John Leyba, The Denver PostMenelik Watson (75) of the Denver Broncos is introduced to the game against the Oakland Raiders. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017.
John Leyba, The Denver PostVon Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos and other players stand for the National Anthem before the game against the Oakland Raiders. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDenver Broncos fans show sign signs of patriotism during the playing the of the national anthem before the first quarter on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDenver Broncos show signs of patriotism before the first quarter on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDomata Peko (94) of the Denver Broncos raises his arms to the air before the game against the Oakland Raiders. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017.
John Leyba, The Denver PostTrevor Siemian (13) of the Denver Broncos is sacked by Mario Edwards (97) of the Oakland Raiders in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017.
John Leyba, The Denver PostTrevor Siemian (13) of the Denver Broncos is sacked by Mario Edwards (97) of the Oakland Raiders in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017.
John Leyba, The Denver PostC.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos is tackled by Erik Harris (41) and Shalom Luani (26) of the Oakland Raiders in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017.
John Leyba, The Denver PostHead coach Jack Del Rio of the Oakland Raiders in the first quarter of the game against the Denver Broncos. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017.
John Leyba, The Denver PostA.J. Derby (83) of the Denver Broncos makes a one-handed catch for a touchdown in the first quarter against the Oakland Raiders. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017.
John Leyba, The Denver PostA Denver Broncos fan watches warmups before the game against the Oakland Raiders. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017.
John Leyba, The Denver PostA.J. Derby (83) of the Denver Broncos celebrates a one-handed catch for a touchdown in the first quarter against the Oakland Raiders. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017.
John Leyba, The Denver PostA.J. Derby (83) of the Denver Broncos celebrates a one-handed catch for a touchdown in the first quarter against the Oakland Raiders. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostTrevor Siemian (13) of the Denver Broncos is sacked by Mario Edwards (97) of the Oakland Raiders during the first quarter on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostCordarrelle Patterson (84) of the Oakland Raiders is tackled by Brandon Marshall (54) of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostT.J. Carrie (38) of the Oakland Raiders breaks up a pass intended for Demaryius Thomas (88) of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostA.J. Derby (83) of the Denver Broncos makes a one-handed catch against the Oakland Raiders during the first quarter on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
John Leyba, The Denver PostMarshawn Lynch (24) of the Oakland Raiders runs with the ball in the first quarter of the game against the Denver Broncos. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDexter McDonald (23) of the Oakland Raiders and T.J. Carrie (38) tackle Jamaal Charles (28) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
John Leyba, The Denver PostAn Oakland Raiders fan during warmups before the game against the Denver Broncos. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostAn Oakland Raiders fan rock face paint as the Raiders play the Denver Broncos during the first quarter on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostTodd Davis (51) of the Denver Broncos tackles Cordarrelle Patterson (84) of the Oakland Raiders as Derek Wolfe (95) is blocked by Gabe Jackson (66) during the first quarter on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDerek Carr (4) of the Oakland Raiders drops back to pass in the first quarter of the game against the Denver Broncos. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017.
Helen Richardson, The Denver PostSeth Roberts (10) of the Oakland Raiders lunges forward during the second quarter of the game against the Denver Broncos. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017.
Helen Richardson, The Denver PostJamaal Charles (28) of the Denver Broncos is tackled by Karl Joseph (42) of the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017.
Helen Richardson, The Denver PostTrevor Siemian (13) of the Denver Broncos pitches the ball to C.J. Anderson (22) for no gain in the second quarter of the game against the Oakland Raiders. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostJohnny Holton (16) of the Oakland Raiders celebrates his 64-yard touchdown reception against the Denver Broncos with teammate Derek Carr (4) during the second quarter on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
John Leyba, The Denver PostTrevor Siemian (13) of the Denver Broncos scrambles with the ball while pursued by Khalil Mack (52) of the Oakland Raiders in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017.
John Leyba, The Denver PostMarshawn Lynch (24) of the Oakland Raiders is tackled in the second quarter of the game against the Denver Broncos. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDarian Stewart (26) of the Denver Broncos attempts to tackle Jalen Richard (30) of the Oakland Raiders as he breaks into the open field during the second quarter on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostJohnny Holton (16) of the Oakland Raiders hauls in a 64-yard touchdown reception against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostTrevor Siemian (13) of the Denver Broncos rolls out against the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostBruce Irvin (51) of the Oakland Raiders sacks Trevor Siemian (13) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
John Leyba, The Denver PostTrevor Siemian (13) of the Denver Broncos passes while hit by Khalil Mack (52) of the Oakland Raiders in the second quarter of the game. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostBruce Irvin (51) of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after sacking Trevor Siemian (13) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostC.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos gets away from Karl Joseph (42) of the Oakland Raiders during the third quarter on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017.
John Leyba, The Denver PostHead coach Vance Joseph of the Denver Broncos talks on the sideline in the third quarter of the game against the Oakland Raiders. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDerek Wolfe (95) of the Denver Broncos sacks Derek Carr (4) of the Oakland Raiders during the third quarter on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostIsaiah McKenzie (84) of the Denver Broncos runs away from DeAndre Washington (33) of the Oakland Raiders and Tyrell Adams (58) as he returns a punt from Marquette King (7) during the third quarter on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostC.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos gets away from Karl Joseph (42) of the Oakland Raiders during the third quarter on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostCory James (57) of the Oakland Raiders tackles C.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos during the third quarter on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostWill Parks (34) of the Denver Broncos upends Cordarrelle Patterson (84) of the Oakland Raiders during the third quarter on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostKarl Joseph (42) of the Oakland Raiders tackles C.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos during the third quarter on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDerek Carr (4) of the Oakland Raiders lies on the grass after being hit in the back by Adam Gotsis (99) of the Denver Broncos during the third quarter on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDarian Stewart (26) of the Denver Broncos tackles Lee Smith (86) of the Oakland Raiders during the third quarter on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostAdam Gotsis (99) of the Denver Broncos hits Derek Carr (4) of the Oakland Raiders on a play that would result in Carr leaving the game during the third quarter on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDerek Carr (4) of the Oakland Raiders scrambles with the ball to evade tackles in the third quarter of the game against the Denver Broncos. Carr was hurt on the play and left the game. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDerek Carr (4) of the Oakland Raiders is tackled by Adam Gotsis (99) of the Denver Broncos in the third quarter of the game. Carr was hurt on the play and left the game. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017.
John Leyba, The Denver PostEmmanuel Sanders (10) of the Denver Broncos catches the ball for a loss after it was batted up in the air in the third quarter of the game against the Oakland Raiders. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDemaryius Thomas (88) of the Denver Broncos is unable to catch a pass in the fourth quarter of the game against the Oakland Raiders. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017.
John Leyba, The Denver PostVon Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos tackles Marshawn Lynch (24) of the Oakland Raiders in the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMarquel Lee (55) of the Oakland Raiders tackles C.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
John Leyba, The Denver PostA.J. Derby (83) of the Denver Broncos dives forward in the fourth quarter of the game against the Oakland Raiders. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostJustin Simmons (31) of the Denver Broncos tackles Jared Cook (87) of the Oakland Raiders during the fourth quarter on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostChris Harris (25) of the Denver Broncos tackles Seth Roberts (10) of the Oakland Raiders during the fourth quarter on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostAn Oakland Raiders fan spooks the ladies in the stands during the fourth quarter on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostAqib Talib (21) of the Denver Broncos tackles Amari Cooper (89) of the Oakland Raiders during the fourth quarter on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostJared Cook (87) of the Oakland Raiders lies on the turf after having a would be touchdown reception broken up by Darian Stewart (26) of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter of the Broncos' 16-10 win on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostT.J. Carrie (38) of the Oakland Raiders breaks up a pass intended for Emmanuel Sanders (10) of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter of the Broncos' 16-10 win on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostChris Harris (25) of the Denver Broncos wraps up Seth Roberts (10) of the Oakland Raiders during the fourth quarter of the Broncos' 16-10 win on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostJamize Olawale (49) of the Oakland Raiders is mobbed by the Denver Broncos defense during the fourth quarter of the Broncos' 16-10 win on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostJustin Simmons (31) of the Denver Broncos makes a game-clinching interception on a pass intended for Amari Cooper (89) of the Oakland Raiders during the fourth quarter of the Broncos' 16-10 win on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostJustin Simmons (31) of the Denver Broncos celebrates his game-clinching interception with teammate Will Parks (34) as Marshall Newhouse (73) of the Oakland Raiders hangs his head during the fourth quarter of the Broncos' 16-10 win on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
John Leyba, The Denver PostJustin Simmons (31) of the Denver Broncos celebrates an interception in the fourth quarter of the game against the Oakland Raiders. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017.
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Menelik Watson (75) of the Denver Broncos is introduced to the game against the Oakland Raiders. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017.
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Photos from the Week 4 game between the Denver Broncos and the Oakland Raiders on Oct. 1, 2017 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver.






























































