AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCase Keenum (4) of the Denver Broncos celebrates a run for a first down against the Oakland Raiders with teammate Jeff Heuerman (82) during the fourth quarter of the Broncos' 20-19 win on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTim Patrick (81) of the Denver Broncos breaks away from Gareon Conley (21) of the Oakland Raiders on a reception that would set up the game-winning field goal during the fourth quarter of the Broncos' 20-19 win on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostTim Patrick (81) of the Denver Broncos catches a pass while defended by Leon Hall (29) of the Oakland Raiders during the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostBrandon McManus (8) and Chris Harris (25) of the Denver Broncos celebrate a game-winning field goal during the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos fans cheer during the fourth quarter against the Oakland Raiders. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTim Patrick (81) of the Denver Broncos celebrates his reception that set up the game-winning field goal against the Oakland Raiders during the fourth quarter of the Broncos' 20-19 win on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostKicker Brandon McManus (8) of the Denver Broncos kicks the game winning field goal during the fourth quarter on Sunday, Sept. 16 at Broncos Stadium at Mile High. The Broncos won 20 to 19. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders for the second game of the season.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostLinebacker Bradley Chubb (55) of the Denver Broncos celebrates winning the game on Sunday, Sept. 16 at Broncos Stadium at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders for the second game of the season.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostVon Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos prepares to take the field on a key possession agains the Oakland Raiders during the fourth quarter of the Broncos' 20-19 win on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMarshawn Lynch (24) of the Oakland Raiders is swarmed by the Denver Broncos defense during the fourth quarter of the Broncos' 20-19 win on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDomata Peko Sr. (94) of the Denver Broncos celebrates stopping Marshawn Lynch (24) of the Oakland Raiders during the fourth quarter of the Broncos' 20-19 win on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostThe Broncos mascot Miles sits on the sidelines during a break the fourth quarter on Sunday, Sept. 16 at Broncos Stadium at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders for the second game of the season.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostRoyce Freeman (28) of the Denver Broncos scores a touchdown agains the Oakland Raiders during the third quarter on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostCase Keenum (4) of the Denver Broncos is hit by Arden Key (99) of the Oakland Raiders during the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostEmmanuel Sanders (10) of the Denver Broncos makes a catch during the fourth quarter against the Oakland Raiders. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostCase Keenum (4) of the Denver Broncos rushes for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Oakland Raiders. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostHead coach Vance Joseph of the Denver Broncos talks to a referee during the third quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPhillip Lindsay (30) of the Denver Broncos is tackled against the Oakland Raiders during the third quarter on Sunday, September 16, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostCase Keenum (4) and Emmanuel Sanders (10) of the Denver Broncos talk in between plays during the third quarter against the Oakland Raiders. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostCourtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos makes a catch that is ruled incomplete during the third quarter against the Oakland Raiders at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostCourtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos makes a catch that is ruled an incomplete during the third quarter against the Oakland Raiders. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostCourtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos makes a catch that is ruled an incomplete during the third quarter against the Oakland Raiders. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostCourtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos makes a catch that is ruled incomplete during the third quarter against the Oakland Raiders. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostEmmanuel Sanders (10) of the Denver Broncos celebrates a first-down catch against the Oakland Raiders during the third quarter on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPhillip Lindsay (30) of the Denver Broncos run against the Oakland Raiders during the third quarter on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostRoyce Freeman (28) of the Denver Broncos scores a touchdown during the third quarter against the Oakland Raiders. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHead coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders shouts as his team plays the Denver Broncos during the third quarter on Sunday, September 16, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostGareon Conley (21) of the Oakland Raiders pushes Royce Freeman (28) of the Denver Broncos out of bounds during the third quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostBrandon McManus (8) of the Denver Broncos kicks a field goal during the third quarter against the Oakland Raiders. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBrandon Marshall (54) of the Denver Broncos sizes Derek Carr (4) of the Oakland Raiders up during the third quarter on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2017.
Phillip Lindsay (30) is hit by Derrick Johnson (56) of the Oakland Raiders while running with the ball during the third quarter at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMaurice Hurst (73) of the Oakland Raiders rubs his belly after sacking Case Keenum (4) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostArden Key (99) of the Oakland Raiders and Frostee Rucker (98) tackle Phillip Lindsay (30) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostA Denver Broncos fan watches the action against the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostAn Oakland Raiders fan during the second quarter against the Denver Broncos. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMarshawn Lynch (24) of the Oakland Raiders leaps over the pile to score a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostMarshawn Lynch (24) of the Oakland Raiders leaps over the line for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Denver Broncos. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostRashaan Melvin (22) of the Oakland Raiders intercepts a pass intended for Jake Butt (80) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostPhillip Lindsay (30) of the Denver Broncos rushes with the ball during the second quarter against the Oakland Raiders. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostMartavis Bryant (12) of the Oakland Raiders stiff arms Tramaine Brock (22) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostVon Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos tackles Derek Carr (4) of the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostReggie Nelson (27) of the Oakland Raiders celebrates his third-down tackle on Jake Butt (80) of the Denver Broncos with teammates Marcus Gilchrist (31) and Tahir Whitehead (59) during the first quarter on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostMarquette King (1) of the Denver Broncos watches a punt during the first quarter against the Oakland Raiders. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDomata Peko Sr. (94) of the Denver Broncos celebrates recovering a fumble that was negated during the first quarter against the Oakland Raiders. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostLinebacker Von Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos forces a fumble on quarterback Derek Carr (4) of the Oakland Raiders during the first quarter on Sunday, Sept. 16 at Broncos Stadium at Mile High. The ball was recovered by defensive tackle Domata Sr. Peko (94) of the Denver Broncos but the play was called back. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders for the second game of the season.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCase Keenum (4) of the Denver Broncos is flushed from the pocket by Frostee Rucker (98) of the Oakland Raiders as Jared Veldheer (66) blocks during the first quarter on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDoug Martin (28) of the Oakland Raiders lies on the ground after being tackled by Shaquil Barrett (48) of the Denver Broncos, who celebrates with teammates Todd Davis (51) and Bradley Roby (29) during the first quarter on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJordy Nelson (82) of the Oakland Raiders cannot find the pass from Derek Carr (4) against the Denver Broncos during the first quarter on Sunday, September 16, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostVon Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos celebrates after sacking Derek Carr (4) of the Oakland Raiders (a penalty would negate the sack) during the first quarter on Sunday, September 16, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostMarshawn Lynch (24) of the Oakland Raiders stiff arms Todd Davis (51) of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostJustin Simmons (31) of the Denver Broncos and others tackle Marshawn Lynch (24) of the Oakland Raiders during the first quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostJordy Nelson (82) of the Oakland Raiders makes a diving catch during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostDefensive tackle Domata Peko Sr. (94) of the Denver Broncos takes down running back Doug Martin (28) of the Oakland Raiders during the first quarter on Sunday, Sept. 16 at Broncos Stadium at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders for the second game of the season.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCase Keenum (4) of the Denver Broncos watches planes do a flyover before playing the Oakland Raiders in the first quarter on Sunday, September 16, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDerek Carr (4) of the Oakland Raiders prepares to lead his team onto the field against the Denver Broncos before the first quarter on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos cheerleaders before the game against the Oakland Raiders. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDerek Wolfe (95) of the Denver Broncos is introduced to the game against the Oakland Raiders. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostA member of Thunderstorm enter the arena before the game against the Oakland Raiders. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostFormer Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning watches the team warmup before kickoff against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostFrom left, Broncos fans from Salt Lake City Gary Reuter and his daughter Kendall Reuter pose with Raiders fans from Mexico City Carla Barajas and David Barajas prior to the game on Sunday, Sept. 16 at Broncos Stadium at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders for the second game of the season.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDemaryius Thomas (88) of the Denver Broncos warms up before kickoff against the Oakland Raiders. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostFans watch the Denver Broncos warm up before the game against the Oakland Raiders. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.
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Case Keenum (4) of the Denver Broncos celebrates a run for a first down against the Oakland Raiders with teammate Jeff Heuerman (82) during the fourth quarter of the Broncos' 20-19 win on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders.
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The Denver Broncos staged a comeback victory, topping the Oakland Raiders聽20-19 at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, September 16, 2018.