Denver Broncos 21 - Oakland Raiders 10
The Broncos played their last division game, looking to go 5-1 in the division for the second straight year. Despite a rocky beginning and the Raiders thinking upset early, the Broncos were able to right the ship and pull ahead in the second half for the win. This was the rare game in which both Broncos backs were absolutely abysmal, so thankfully the passing game was there to pick up the slack.
Osweiler was fantastic in this one, going 15 of 19 for 259 yards, 2 TDs and 0 INT.
Pryor was 7 of 11 for 124 yards, 0 TDs and 1 INT.
The vaunted Broncos rushing game was totally shut out in this one, with McFadden able to get absolutely nothing going, netting exactly 1 yard on 7 carries. McGahee was not much better, carrying 8 times for 16 yards, though he did manage to score.
Slaton carried 11 times for 32 yards and coughed up 2 fumbles (losing 1). Pryor himself carried 5 times for 51 yards and the Raiders' lone TD.
The Broncos got big games from Demaryius Thomas (5 catches, 93 yards, TD) and Vincent Jackson (3 catches, 70 yards, TD) while Julius Thomas also caught 2 balls for 57.
Moreno was the leading Raiders receiver with his one 51 yard catch.
The Broncos got a pick from Haden and forced fumbles by Williams and Miller (which was recovered by Dumervil to end the Raiders' 1st drive in the red zone).
The Raiders got a sack from Shaughnessy and generally played great run defense, but were unable to turn the Broncos over, which proved the difference.
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gg Tanabeo! Your offense always managed to drive me nuts in the first half, but thankfully I was able to adjust pretty well and also get a few big turnovers. You were obviously selling out to stop the run, so I was able to adjust my playcalling to get the pass game going.
Broncos move to 10-3-1 and within one win of clinching a playoff spot. Big game with the Texans on deck.