The Broncos and Raiders are at opposite ends of the AFC West. Denver extended it's lead in the division with a win on "Thursday Night Football".

Denver's defense bailed out the Broncos in a 10-7 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night. The Broncos sacked Geno Smith six times to make up for their spotty performances on offense and special teams.

Geno Smith was running for his life all game in the Raiders loss in Denver. And Pete Carroll called it like it was after the game.

The Las Vegas Raiders and Denver Broncos put on a nearly unwatchable game in prime time. And Denver was slightly less hideous.

Bo Nix threw for one touchdown and 150 yards as the Denver Broncos edged Ashton Jeanty and the Las Vegas Raiders 10–7 on Thursday at home.

The Las Vegas Raiders have shared some brutal offensive injury news after their latest loss to the Denver Broncos.

In perhaps the ugliest game of the 2025 NFL season, the Broncos defeated the Raiders 10–7 to kick off Week 10 on Thursday Night Football. Denver and Las Vegas combined for more penalties (22) than first downs (20), and the game’s leading receiver was veteran Tyler Lockett, who had five catches for 44 yards.

In Thursday night’s Week 10 opener, the Raiders and Broncos had more penalties than first downs. Each team had 11 penalties. Each team had 10 first downs. Via Bill Smith of NextGenStats, that’s only the second time it has happened since 1950.

The Broncos began the third-quarter possession at the Las Vegas 33-yard line after an interception and big return by linebacker Dondrea Tillman. The Denver offense had already punted five times and ended another drive with an interception, but now they were in prime position to grab the lead.

Geno Smith found Brock Bowers for a seven-yard TD, to give the Oakland Raiders the lead over the Jacksonville Jaguars.