Broncos Edge Raiders in Sluggish 10-7 Thursday Night Showdown
Last night, the Denver Broncos managed to scrape out a 10-7 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in what can only be described as a slog of a Thursday night football game. If you were hoping for fireworks, you were out of luck. From start to finish, the game was defined by missed opportunities, sloppy execution, and wind that seemed determined to frustrate both offenses. Still, the Broncos left Denver with a win, improving their record to 8-2, even if the performance gave fans plenty of reasons to groan.
The first half set the tone for what would be a frustrating night. The Broncos struggled to move the ball, rushing for just 24 yards, while Geno Smith and the Raiders offense couldn’t find a rhythm either. Smith was sacked six times over the course of the game, five in the first half alone, and the Raiders’ rushing attack never threatened Denver’s defense. The windy conditions certainly didn’t help, making punts unpredictable and passes difficult to execute, but neither team could really blame the weather entirely for their struggles.
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Scoring was sparse. The Raiders got on the board first when Ashton Jeanty punched in a touchdown in the first quarter, only to have Troy Franklin respond for Denver with a 7-yard score to tie it up before halftime. After that, the second half turned into a battle of errors and missed chances. Denver’s trick plays flopped, long field-goal attempts fell short, and turnovers became the norm. One of the most dramatic moments came when a dropped pass by Jeanty led to a costly interception for the Raiders, giving the Broncos another lifeline.
Despite the chaos on offense, Denver’s defense kept them in the game. Key sacks by Zach Allen and Nik Bonitto, along with two late interceptions by Kyu Blu Kelly, prevented the Raiders from capitalizing on opportunities and kept Denver in control. The Raiders’ offense, though disciplined at times, couldn’t convert a series of drives, including more than 28 minutes without a first down at one point, which essentially handed the game to the Broncos.
Ultimately, the Broncos’ offense did just enough to win. Wil Lutz nailed a 32-yard field goal in the second half, which ended up being the difference in a game where points were at a premium. Neither team will look back on this game with pride—there were too many dropped passes, missed assignments, and penalties—but a win is a win. The Broncos now head into their next matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs needing to refine their passing game and clean up their execution if they hope to maintain momentum.
In the end, this was a game defined less by skill and more by who made the fewest mistakes. The Broncos’ defense delivered when it mattered, the Raiders faltered at key moments, and Denver walked away with the victory, 10-7, in a Thursday night contest that was anything but pretty.
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