Thursday's matchup between the Denver Broncos and Las Vegas Raiders was not one of those nights. The Broncos won the low-scoring affair, 10-7. Both teams struggled to get much of anything going on offense. The Broncos started the game with four straight three-and-outs, which pretty much set the tone for the rest of the night.

At 7-2, the Broncos have already demonstrated that they are contenders to win the AFC West and make a run in the playoffs this season. Denver coach Sean Payton is apparently content with the roster as it stands midway through the 2025 season. Up next for Denver is a Thursday Night Football clash with the Las Vegas Raiders on Nov. 6.

According to SportsLine's Inside the Lines team and Projection Model, Thursday's game could have major significance on the Broncos' division hopes, all of it bad

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The Las Vegas Raiders are off the Mile High City to face a surging Denver Broncos team on a mad dash toward the playoffs.

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