Offense: D
The Broncos did nothing in their first 10 possessions. After a first-quarter touchdown pass was overturned after a replay review, threw an interception in the end zone on second down from the 1-yard line, ending Denver’s chance to take an early lead. QB got a hot hand late to make the game close.
Defense: D
Even without their two top wide receivers and their starting left guard, the Raiders had little trouble moving the ball. A failure to answer the bell on third down in the fourth quarter ended any faint hope of a comeback.
Special teams: C
A short, line-drive punt by in the first half helped set the Raiders up with a short field that ended in a TD drive. The Broncos’ only attempt at a kickoff return went just 14 yards.
Coaching: F
The Broncos have now lost seven games in a row, and all but two of those games have come by double digits. Denver never recovered from a deflating second-quarter interception, though it pulled close late.
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Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch (24) breaks away from a tackle by Denver Broncos inside linebacker Brandon Marshall (54) during the first quarter on Nov. 26, 2017 in Oakland, CA at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium.
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Oakland Raiders wide receiver Seth Roberts (10) gets wrapped up by Denver Broncos defensive back Will Parks (34) and strong safety Justin Simmons (31) during the first quarter on Nov. 26, 2017 in Oakland, CA at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium.
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Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) trips up Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch (24) for a loss during the first quarter on Nov. 26, 2017 in Oakland, CA at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium.
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Denver Broncos tight end Virgil Green (85) can't hold on to a pas sin the end zone as the ball bounces up and gets intercepted by Oakland Raiders middle linebacker NaVorro Bowman (53) for a touchback during the second quarter on Nov. 26, 2017 in Oakland, CA at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium.
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Oakland Raiders middle linebacker NaVorro Bowman (53) intercepts a pass in the end zone on a pass intended for Denver Broncos tight end Virgil Green (85) during the second quarter on Nov. 26, 2017 in Oakland, CA at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium.
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Oakland Raiders cornerback Sean Smith (21) puts a hit on Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) after a short gain during the second quarter on Nov. 26, 2017 in Oakland, CA at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch (12) gets sacked by Oakland Raiders defensive end Denico Autry (96) during the second quarter on Nov. 26, 2017 in Oakland, CA at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch (12) gets sacked by Oakland Raiders defensive end Denico Autry (96) during the second quarter on Nov. 26, 2017 in Oakland, CA at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium.
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Cody Latimer (14) puts a hit on Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) after his punt return during the second quarter on Nov. 26, 2017 in Oakland, CA at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium.
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Denver Broncos free safety Bradley Roby (29) knocks the ball away from Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper (89) as Denver Broncos free safety Darian Stewart (26) comes in on a late hit knocking Cooper out of the game with a concussion during the second quarter on Nov. 26, 2017 in Oakland, CA at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium.
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Denver Broncos free safety Bradley Roby (29) knocks the ball away from Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper (89) as Denver Broncos free safety Darian Stewart (26) comes in on a late hit knocking Cooper out of the game with a concussion during the second quarter on Nov. 26, 2017 in Oakland, CA at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium.
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Denver Broncos free safety Bradley Roby (29) stands over Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper (89) as he lays motionless after a hit by Denver Broncos free safety Darian Stewart (26) during the second quarter on Nov. 26, 2017 in Oakland, CA at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium.
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Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch (24) gets hit by Denver Broncos cornerback Brendan Langley (27) during the second quarter on Nov. 26, 2017 in Oakland, CA at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium.
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OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 26: Oakland Raiders wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson (84) reaches out for the ball for an apparent touchdown during the second quarter against the Denver Broncos on November 26, 2017 in Oakland, CA at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium. The rule was incomplete and a penalty on Denver Broncos cornerback Brendan Langley. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post)
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Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch (24) rushes pass Denver Broncos inside linebacker Todd Davis (51) for a touchdown during the second quarter on Nov. 26, 2017 in Oakland, CA at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium.
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Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch (24) flips up in the endezone after his touchdown during the second quarter against the Denver Broncos on Nov. 26, 2017 in Oakland, CA at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium.
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Oakland Raiders outside linebacker Bruce Irvin (51) sacks Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch (12) during the second quarter on Nov. 26, 2017 in Oakland, CA at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium.
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Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper (89) catches a touchdown pass in front of Denver Broncos cornerback Brendan Langley (27) during the second quarter on Nov. 26, 2017 in Oakland, CA at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium.
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Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) leaps in to the stands with the fans to celebrate his third quarter touchdowns against the Denver Broncos on Nov. 26, 2017 in Oakland, CA at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium.
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Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Treyvon Hester (90) trips up Denver Broncos running back Jamaal Charles (28) after a short gain during the third quarter on Nov. 26, 2017 in Oakland, CA at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch (12) throws a pass down field during the third quarter against the Oakland Raiders on Nov. 26, 2017 in Oakland, CA at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium.
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Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) returns a punt for a gain as Denver Broncos outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett (48) comes in for the tackle during the third quarter on Nov. 26, 2017 in Oakland, CA at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium.
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Denver Broncos training staff looks over quarterback Paxton Lynch (12) sits dejected on the bench in the third quarter against the Oakland Raiders on Nov. 26, 2017 in Oakland, CA at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium. Paxton left the game with a right foot injury.
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Denver Broncos training staff looks over quarterback Paxton Lynch (12) sits dejected on the bench as C.J. Anderson offers some words of encouragement during the fourth quarter against the Oakland Raiders on Nov. 26, 2017 in Oakland, CA at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium. Paxton left the game with a right foot injury.
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Denver Broncos nose tackle Domata Peko (94) sits on the cooler with his right knee wrapped with ice during the fourth quarter against the Oakland Raiders on Nov. 26, 2017 in Oakland, CA at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium. Peko was later carted off the field to the locker room.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) scrambles out of the pocket during the fourth quarter against the Oakland Raiders on Nov. 26, 2017 in Oakland, CA at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium.
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Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph looks over at offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave late int he fourth quarter against the Oakland Raiders on Nov. 26, 2017 in Oakland, CA at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium.
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) can't hold on to a pass in the fourth quarter as Oakland Raiders cornerback T.J. Carrie (38) and middle linebacker NaVorro Bowman (53) defend on the play on Nov. 26, 2017 in Oakland, CA at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) gets sacked by Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack (52) during the fourth quarter on Nov. 26, 2017 in Oakland, CA at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium.
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Oakland Raiders wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson (84) catches a pass on Denver Broncos cornerback Brendan Langley (27) on 3rd down and 8 on the Broncos 15 yard line on Nov. 26, 2017 in Oakland, CA at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium. The play went for 54 yards to seal the game for the Raiders.
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Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave and Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch (12) stand on the sideline stunned as time runs out on Nov. 26, 2017 in Oakland, CA at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium. The Raiders defeated the Broncos 21-14.
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Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch (24) breaks away from a tackle by Denver Broncos inside linebacker Brandon Marshall (54) during the first quarter on Nov. 26, 2017 in Oakland, CA at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium.
Derek Carr, Oakland QB. Even without two top receiving targets, Carr effortlessly carved up the Broncos defense and threw two touchdown passes, the second following a 47-yard pass to Johnny Holton.
NaVorro Bowman, Oakland LB. The linebacker’s interception on a twice tipped ball in the end zone in the first half — the first pass the Raiders picked off this season — swung the momentum in Oakland’s favor, and the Broncos never recovered.
Trevor Siemian, Broncos QB. Came off the bench and led two late scoring drives, finding and with TD passes.