It’s still the Broncos-Raiders.
There seemed to be some discussion this week whether the Broncos-Raiders game is still a rivalry. The Raiders, having played themselves into irrelevancy in recent seasons, are not up to the task of challenging the Broncos in a rivalry, some say.
Regardless, the Denver-Oakland tilt remains one of the hottest tickets on the Broncos’ home schedule. And with the AFC West race nearing the homestretch, every division game matters.
Sunday’s 2:05 p.m. game airs on KCNC-4, with Dick Enberg and Randy Cross handling broadcast duties.
Westward go
The Broncos have led the AFC West this season for 10 consecutive weeks. It’s the eighth time they’ve reached that streak in their history, usually ending in a favorable result. Their streaks, with final record, division finish and playoff result:
Year Strk W-L Div. Playoffs
2008 10 6-4 — —
2004 10 10-6 2nd Lost wild card rnd.
1998 16 14-2 1st Won Super Bowl
1997 15 12-4 2nd Won Super Bowl
1989 16 11-5 1st Lost Super Bowl
1986 16 11-5 1st Lost Super Bowl
1978 16 10-6 1st Lost divisional rnd.
1977 14 12-2 1st Lost Super Bowl
Note: Win or lose, the Broncos will retain the AFC West lead after Sunday for an 11th straight week. Source: Denver Broncos
