Denver Broncos 24 - Oakland Raiders 17
The Broncos and Raiders played a tight one in Oakland, but the Broncos were able to weather an early onslaught from the Raiders to escape with the win. The Raiders new look offense struck fast, jumping out to a 10-0 lead on the back of strong offense and a costly pick by Osweiler. However, it was the Raiders who were stung by turnovers the rest of the game, as a number of interceptions allowed the Broncos to come back and take the lead. A key play was a turnover late in the 1st half which the Broncos converted with a last second TD to Jackson. They scored 24 unanswered points before a big Raiders punt return made it closer, but the Broncos were able to get one more pick and seal the win.
Osweiler was 13 of 17 for 248 yards, 3 TDs and 1 INT. I've been much more reckless with the ball this season, that needs to stop soon.
Callaway was 9 of 19 for 122 yards, 1 TD and 3 INTs.
McFadden was just okay in this one, carrying 18 times for 84 yards.
Moorhouse had 11 carries for 55, while Callaway took his lone carry for 20.
VJax was the big gun today, catching 4 balls for 130 yards and all 3 TDs. Eric Decker added 5 for 83.
Hilliard lead the Raiders with 5 catches for 73 yards and the TD.
The Broncos got picks from Haden, Bolden, and Williams and a sack from Umenyiora (his 1st as a Bronco).
The Raiders got a sack from McClain and a pick by Tyvon Branch (an athletic leaping INT on what likely would have been a Demaryius Thomas TD otherwise).
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gg Tanabeo! Definitely one of the closer games we've played in a while, your new look offense is pretty good.
Broncos move to 3-1, and have a meeting with the Texans before heading into their bye.