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Game Preview: Can Raiders continue win streak against the Broncos?

The Las Vegas Raiders (2-2) hit the road for an AFC West matchup against the Denver Broncos (2-2).

The Raiders have won eight straight games against the Broncos since moving to Vegas, their longest active win streak against a single opponent. It's also tied for the Raiders' third-longest win streak against a single team in franchise history (14 vs. Broncos 1965-71; 10 vs. Chargers 1972-77).

Kickoff is set for Sunday, October 6 at 1:05 p.m.

Broadcast information

Network/Flagship Play-by-play Color Analyst
TV: FOX Kevin Kugler Daryl Johnston
Local Radio: KOMP 92.3 FM and KRLV "Raider Nation Radio 920 AM" Jason Horowitz Lincoln Kennedy
Spanish Radio: Deportes Vegas 1460 AM Harry Ruiz Mayra Gomez

Opponent profile

Coach: Sean Payton

Quarterback: Bo Nix

2023 record: 8-9

Key additions: QB Bo Nix, QB Zach Wilson, S Brandon Jones, WR Josh Reynolds, WR Troy Franklin

Key losses: QB Russell Wilson, S Justin Simmons, WR Jerry Jeudy, C Lloyd Cushenberry

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What to know

After two weeks on the road, the Broncos return to Empower Field at Mile High riding a two-game win streak thanks to a 26-7 victory over the Buccaneers and a 10-9 win over the Jets.

Denver's strength has been its defense, which currently ranks third in the league in pass defense (146.0 yards per game) and has allowed just 55 points over four games. A week after sacking Baker Mayfield seven times, the Broncos notched 5.0 sacks on four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers, limited the Jets' rushing attack to 2.8 yards per attempt and kept their opponent out of the end zone last Sunday.

Rookie quarterback Bo Nix will get his first dose of an AFC West rivalry when facing the Raiders. Nix, the 12th overall pick in the 2024 Draft, has seen improvement since Week 1 but struggled against a stout Jets defense, ending the day 12-of-25 for 60 yards and his first career passing touchdown against one of the league's best red zone defenses.

Matchup history

  • The Raiders lead the all-time regular season series against the Broncos, 72-53-2, dating back to 1960.
  • Last time: Raiders won last meeting, 27-14, in Week 18 of the 2023 season.
  • The Raiders have won their last eight games against the Broncos, their longest active win streak against any opponent.

A look at the stats

Following Week 4, the Raiders offense ranks 24th in the league in total offense (288.8 yards per game), 13th in passing (212.5 ypg), 31st in rushing (76.3 ypg) and 19th in points (19.5 ppg). Defensively, the Raiders rank 21st in total defense (344.3 ypg), 17th in passing (206.8 ypg), 24th in rushing (137.5 ypg) and 24th in points allowed (24.3 ppg).

The Broncos offense ranks 27th in the league in total offense (266.0 yards per game), 27th in passing (159.8 ypg), tied for 20th in rushing (106.3 ypg) and 28th in points (15.5 ppg). Defensively, the Broncos rank tied for second in total defense (256.5 ypg), third in passing (146.0 ypg), 12th in rushing (110.5 ypg) and third in points allowed (13.8 ppg).

Team connections

  • Raiders assistant general manager Champ Kelly spent eight seasons (2007-14) with the Broncos in a variety of roles, including assistant director of pro personnel.
  • Raiders special teams coordinator Tom McMahon served in the same role for the Broncos from 2018-21.
  • Raiders quarterbacks coach Rich Scangarello served as the Broncos offensive coordinator for the 2019 season.
  • Raiders offensive line coach James Cregg served in the same role for the Broncos from 2014-16.
  • Raiders assistant special teams coach Derius Swinton II spent two seasons (2013-14) with Denver in the same role.
  • Raiders long snapper Jacob Bobenmoyer played three seasons with the Broncos.
  • Raiders linebacker Kana'i Mauga spent time on the Broncos practice squad during the 2022 season.
  • Raiders wide receiver Tyreik McAllister spent time on the Broncos practice squad during the 2022 season.
  • Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham played one season with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2022.
  • Broncos assistant to the head coach Paul Kelly held the same title with the Raiders from 2002-03.
  • Broncos defensive quality control coach Addison Lynch spent the 2021 season with the Raiders as an assistant defensive backs coach.
  • Broncos pass game coordinator John Morton was a senior offensive assistant with the Raiders from 2019-21, and served as an offensive assistant and tight ends coach for the team from 1997-2004.
  • Broncos assistant offensive line coach Austin King spent time with the Raiders from 2020-21 as an offensive quality control coach and tight ends coach.

View senior team photographer Matt Aguirre's top 30 photos from Allegiant Stadium's catwalk during the Las Vegas Raiders' Week 4 matchup against the Cleveland Browns.

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