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Defense-Powered Broncos Edge Raiders 10-7 to Reach 8-2 on Thursday Night

Six sacks with a blocked punt defined a defense-first win despite a sluggish offense.

Overview

  • Denver logged six sacks, a blocked punt and an interception, and Wil Lutz converted a 32-yard field goal after the block for the final margin.
  • Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson missed a 48-yard attempt with just over four minutes left, and the Broncos ran out the clock.
  • Both teams mustered 10 first downs and 11 penalties as Denver outgained Las Vegas 220-188; Bo Nix finished 16-of-28 for 150 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions.
  • Raiders quarterback Geno Smith sustained a quad/thigh bruise in the fourth quarter and returned, and guard Jackson Powers-Johnson exited with an ankle injury and was ruled out.
  • Bo Nix called the offense "sluggish" and said it must improve as Denver extended its winning streak to seven; next up is Kansas City on Nov. 16, with Las Vegas hosting Dallas on Nov. 17.