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The Broncos (3-6) look to bounce back against the hated Raiders after their Week 10 loss to the Titans in Nashville. Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.
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Kyle Newman, beat writer: Raiders 21, Broncos 17
It’s hard to find a reason to believe in the Broncos outside of the defense, which despite its relative dominance has not been able to make up for the offense’s ineptitude. Josh Jacobs rips off his fourth career 100-yard game against the Broncos to set the tone for the Raiders, who also get a few big plays out of Derek Carr. The defense holds for most of the game, but a key turnover by the Broncos seals their defeat and brings out the home boo birds (again).
Parker Gabriel, beat writer: Raiders 21, Broncos 20
The temptation to forecast a tie is strong after Nathaniel Hackett said this week, “Somebody’s got to win this game.” Instead, let’s go with recent history. Denver has lost five straight to the Raiders and is at risk of getting swept in the season series for a third straight year. Vegas’ defense has been bad, but the Broncos haven’t piled up points on anybody this year. What to make of that? Without a consistent run game and deep into their offensive line depth, Denver may well struggle again to contain Maxx Crosby and company.
Sean Keeler, columnist: Broncos 21, Raiders 20
Come for the rivalry. Stay for the spite! Which coach winds up getting booed louder by the Orange & Blue faithful: Josh McDaniels, for the miseries inflicted a dozen ago? Or Nathaniel Hackett, for the pain of the present?
Broncos-Raiders NFL Week 11: Must reads
Broncos HC Nathaniel Hackett turning play-calling duties over to QB coach Klint Kubiak
Broncos first-year head coach Nathaniel Hackett is turning play-calling duties over to one of his offensive assistants in an attempt to help jumpstart the NFL’s worst scoring offense.
Quarterbacks coach Klint Kubiak will call plays Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders, a source confirmed to The Post on Sunday morning. NFL Network first reported the change.
Kubiak called plays last season in Minnesota. He will handle the primary duties and get input from offensive coordinator Justin Outten and Hackett, a source said, but ultimately will be at the controls for Russell Wilson and the Broncos offense. Read the full story. — Parker Gabriel
Why was Broncos G Quinn Meinerz taking snaps at center? Because 2022, that’s why.
Why was one of the best young right guards in the NFL taking snaps at center during practice this week?
Because these are the Broncos, baby. And if Quinn Meinerz has learned anything over his first two seasons on the Front Range, it’s to expect anything. The unexpected, most of all.
That emergency could be waiting around the bend. Backup center Graham Glasgow was limited again at Thursday’s practice because of a shoulder problem and remains a maybe for Sunday’s showdown with the 2-7 Las Vegas Raiders. Rookie center Luke Wattenberg, who got chucked into the deep end in last weekend’s loss at Tennessee and was picked on repeatedly by the Titans defense, is Plan B. Read the full story. — Sean Keeler
Broncos DC Ejiro Evero: Early head coaching consideration “very flattering and a great honor”
First-year defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero is already getting attention as a potential head coaching candidate this offseason.
The Broncos coach’s name comes up regularly and this week was featured in an NFL Network list of candidates to watch this winter.
Denver boasts the NFL’s best scoring defense at 16.6 points allowed per game and ranks near the top of the league virtually across the board, particularly against opposing passing games. Read the full story. — Parker Gabriel
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