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Game Preview: Raiders head to Denver to battle the Broncos

It's a classic AFC West showdown on Thursday Night Football as the Las Vegas Raiders (2-6) take on the Denver Broncos (7-2).

Kickoff is set for Thursday, Nov. 6 at 5:15 p.m. PT.

Broadcast information

Network/Flagship Play-by-play Analyst
TV: Prime Video Al Michaels Kirk Herbstreit
Local Radio: KOMP 92.3 FM and KRLV "Raider Nation Radio 920 AM" Jason Horowitz Kirk Morrison
Spanish Radio: Deportes Vegas 1460 AM Harry Ruiz Mayra Gomez

Opponent profile

Coach: Sean Payton

Quarterback: Bo Nix

2025 record: 7-2

Key additions: CB Jahdae Barron, RB RJ Harvey, TE Evan Engram and LB Dre Greenlaw

Key losses: QB Zach Wilson, RB Javonte Williams and LB Cody Barton

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What to know

A Raiders offense that seemingly found its groove last week against the Jaguars will face the third-best defense in the league this Thursday. The Broncos, who have recorded a league-high 40 sacks, are allowing an average 279.9 yards and just 18.4 points per game. The unit was stout against Houston in Week 9, holding the Texans to 3-of-17 on third down and limiting them to five field goals, marking the fourth game this season in which the Broncos did not allow their opponent to score a touchdown.

"Their defense is very fast," Head Coach Pete Carroll said. "Plays very fast, plays aggressively. A lot of man to man. They're trying to cover you up and lock you down. A really good four-man rush with a good pressure package to go along with it. They're hot as can be right now."

As the Raiders head to Empower Field at Mile High, they'll look to break not only the Broncos' six-game win streak, but another home-based streak. Denver owns the longest active home winning streak in the league with nine straight wins (dating back to Week 8, 2024).

2025 Regular Season Stats Raiders Broncos
Total Offense; Rank in League 283.3 ypg; 30th 347.3 ypg; 13th
Passing Offense 194.1 ypg; 24th 213.8 ypg; 17th
Rushing Offense 89.1 ypg; 29th 133.6 ypg; 7th
Points Per Game 16.5 ppg; 29th 25.0 ppg; 14th
Total Defense 333.4 ypg; 19th 279.9 ypg; 3rd
Pass Defense 224.0 ypg; 21st 186.8 ypg; 6th
Rush Defense 109.4 ypg; 16th 93.1 ypg; 8th
Points Allowed Per Game 26.3 ppg; 23rd 18.4 ppg; 4th

Matchup history

  • The Raiders lead the all-time regular season series against the Broncos, 72-55-2.
  • Last time: The Broncos swept the Raiders last season, winning 34-18 on Oct. 6, 2024, and 29-19 on Nov. 24, 2024.

Milestones to watch

  • TE Brock Bowers needs 54 receptions to surpass Justin Jefferson (196), Amon-Ra St. Brown (196) and Michael Thomas (196) for the most receptions by a player in his first two seasons in NFL history.
  • Bowers needs four receptions to surpass Sam LaPorta (146) for the most receptions by a tight end in his first two seasons all-time.
  • Bowers needs 435 receiving yards to surpass Mike Ditka (1,980) for the most receiving yards by a tight end in his first two seasons in NFL history.
  • K Daniel Carlson needs 50 points scored in 2025 to pass Dan Bailey (927) for the 10th most points scored in NFL history among kickers in their first eight NFL seasons.
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Team connections

  • Raiders special teams coordinator Tom McMahon served in the same role for the Broncos from 2018-21.
  • Raiders assistant special teams coach Derius Swinton II spent two seasons (2013-14) with Denver in the same role.
  • Raiders defensive backs coach Marcus Robertson served in the same role for the Broncos from 2017-18.
  • Raiders pass game coordinator/defensive backs coach Joe Woods served as the Broncos defensive backs coach and later, defensive coordinator from 2015-18.
  • Raiders long snapper Jacob Bobenmoyer played three seasons (2020-22) with the Broncos.
  • Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham played one season with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2022.
  • 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.
  • Broncos defensive quality control coach Addison Lynch spent the 2021 season with the Raiders as an assistant defensive backs coach.
  • Broncos assistant offensive line coach Chris Morgan served in the same role for the Raiders from 2009-10.

View director of photography Michael Clemens' top picks of black and white photos from the Raiders' Week 9 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Allegiant Stadium.

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