Frost-brewed and cold-filtered by Mario Sanelli. msanelli@denverpost.com @mariosanellidp
With Raiders week concluding, here’s all the news, notes and need-to-know before the most important game of the year Sunday night.
The Big Stuff
: Raiders are finally good again and coming for Broncos’ crown.
: Trevor Siemian among three new Broncos captains.
: Giving Trevor Siemian “C” on Broncos jersey won’t make him more than C+ QB.
: Analyzing what they’ve done and still have to do
By the Numbers
80
Points off turnovers the Broncos defense has forced this season, a league high. Denver is tied for the NFL lead with 16 takeaways.
9
Denver’s defensive touchdowns (six interceptions, three fumbles) since the start of the 2015 season (playoffs included) to tie for the most in the NFL during that span.
Quick Hits
+Broncos at Raiders Week 9: ?
+Aqib Talib ruled out vs. Raiders, .
+: Should Denver move Donald Stephenson to the inner O-line?
+ after scary sideline collision.
+? Broncos, Raiders chime in.
+DeMarcus Ware played at 70-percent vs. Chargers,
+ named AFC defensive player of the week.
+ to practice squad.
+: Broncos cornerback ready to make waves again in the NFL.
What We’re Reading
+ is somehow even better this season.
+ with Steelers-Ravens, other memorable divisional contests.
Hat Tips and Corrections
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