Chris Harris (25) of the Denver Broncos kneels in the end zone after returning an interception for a touchdown off of Derek Carr (4) of the Oakland Raiders during the second half of the Broncos’ 16-10 win at the O.co Coliseum. The Oakland Raiders hosted the Denver Broncos on Oct. 11, 2015. (AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post)
The best and worst from the Broncos’ 16-10 win over Oakland in Week 5 on Sunday…
Chris Harris’ no fly zone saves the day. It’s like clockwork. Every time the offense needs a pick-me-up, the defense swoops in to make a play. This time it was Chris Harris reading Derek Carr’s eyes, intercepting a pass over the middle and taking it for the game-clinching 74-yard touchdown.
Keep bringing the heat. After DeMarcus Ware left with a back injury, reserve outside linebackers Shaquil Barrett and Shane Ray each came up with their second sacks of the season. The Broncos made four sacks Sunday, which makes 22 for the season.
Shining Sanders. Emmanuel Sanders was the go-to receiver, especially in the first half. He finished with nine catches for 111 yards.
Manning INTs, run game struggles again. Usually quarterbacks take their offensive line to dinner, Peyton Manning ought to take the defense out. For the second consecutive game, Manning threw two interceptionso. Manning has thrown seven interceptions through five games this season.
One-dimensional. After showing life last week, the run game regressed Sunday. C.J. Anderson and Ronnie Hillman combined for 43 yards on 18 carries (2.4 yards per carry).
No safety valve. The Raiders were the worst team in the NFL at covering the tight end, yet the Broncos targeted Owen Daniels five times Sunday with zero receptions.
