The Broncos defeated the Raiders 20-19 on Sunday. Here are the best and worst performances from the afternoon.
UP: Red zone defense. The Broncos held Oakland to a pair of first quarter field goals deep in Denver territory. Raiders running back did score a goal-line touchdown to close the second quarter, but only after Oakland dominated time of possession before the break — 20:32 to 9:28 — to put Denver’s defense in a difficult spot on a stifling day.
DOWN: Weather. The temperature at kickoff at Mile High checked in at 92 degrees. It marked the hottest regular season home game in team history. A whole bunch of sweaty folks in the stands.
UP: . The undrafted rookie sprinted 53 yards on a first-quarter run. It ranked as the fourth-longest rush over the last 10 years in team history. Lindsay also broke the century mark rushing for the first time in his young NFL career (17 carries for 107 yards).
DOWN:Denver’s third cornerback. Raiders quarterback picked on Tramaine Brock and Adam Jones throughout the afternoon with great success. Wide receiver was the favorite target on those throws with nine receptions for 109 yards.
UP:Tight end . A career day for the former Michigan star with four receptions for 48 yards.
DOWN: ‘s accuracy. His eighth pass attempt of the afternoon was intercepted on the Raiders’ 1-yard line. Keenum’s passing stat line against Oakland: 19-of-35 (54 percent) for 222 yards and one interception.
UP:‘ second half. After not being targeted during the first two quarters, the Broncos’ veteran wide receiver finished with four catches for 96 yards (team high).
DOWN: Dual pass interference calls. Late in the fourth quarter, the officials called defensive and offensive pass interference on the same play after Carr’s deep throw down the sideline to Amari Cooper was contested by cornerback . How about just swallowing the whistle on that one?
