AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJoe Flacco (5) of the Denver Broncos prepares to take the field against the Oakland Raiders before the first quarter on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJalen Richard (30) of the Oakland Raiders prepares to take the field against the Denver Broncos before the first quarter of an NFL game in Oakland on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTim Patrick (81) of the Denver BroncosKareem Jackson (22) and Courtland Sutton (14) stand for the national anthem before the first quarter against the Oakland Raiders on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBradley Chubb (55) of the Denver Broncos celebrates his tackle on Josh Jacobs (28) of the Oakland Raiders during the first quarter of an NFL game in Oakland on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJoe Flacco (5) of the Denver Broncos throws a pass against the Oakland Raiders during the second half of the Raiders' 24-16 win in Oakland on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKareem Jackson (22) of the Denver Broncos tackles Ryan Grant (19) of the Oakland Raiders during the first quarter of an NFL game in Oakland on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHead coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders shouts during a challenge against the Denver Broncos the second half of the Raiders' 24-16 win in Oakland on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKareem Jackson (22) of the Denver Broncos tackles Josh Jacobs (28) of the Oakland Raiders during the first quarter of an NFL game in Oakland on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTyrell Williams (16) of the Oakland Raiders celebrates his 7-0 touchdown reception agains the Denver Broncos during the first quarter of an NFL game in Oakland on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBradley Chubb (55) of the Denver Broncos stretches on the sidelines between possessions agains the Oakland Raiders during the second half of the Raiders' 24-16 win in Oakland on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJoe Flacco (5) of the Denver Broncos is sacked by Maxx Crosby (98) of the Oakland Raiders during the first quarter of an NFL game in Oakland on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPhillip Lindsay (30) of the Denver Broncos runs as Johnathan Abram (24) of the Oakland Raiders sizes him up during the first quarter of an NFL game in Oakland on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJosey Jewell (47) of the Denver Broncos tackles Foster Moreau (87) of the Oakland Raiders during the first quarter of an NFL game in Oakland on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCourtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos runs after making a catch as Johnathan Abram (24) of the Oakland Raiders closes in during the second half of the Raiders' 24-16 win in Oakland on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostOakland Raiders fan Jersey Tucker awaits the action between the Denver Broncos and the Raiders before the first quarter of an NFL game in Oakland on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHead coach Vic Fangio of the Denver Broncos reacts as his defense struggles against the Oakland Raiders during the second half of the Raiders' 24-16 win in Oakland on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDerek Carr (4) of the Oakland Raiders fires a pass against the Denver Broncos during the second half of the Raiders' 24-16 win in Oakland on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKareem Jackson (22) of the Denver Broncos tackles Josh Jacobs (28) of the Oakland Raiders during the second half of the Raiders' 24-16 win in Oakland on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostGarett Bolles (72) of the Denver Broncos rests during an injury timeout against the Oakland Raiders during the second half of the Raiders' 24-16 win in Oakland on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostChris Harris (25) of the Denver Broncos tackles Tyrell Williams (16) of the Oakland Raiders during the second half of the Raiders' 24-16 win in Oakland on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNicholas Morrow (50) of the Oakland Raiders misses a tackle on Phillip Lindsay (30) of the Denver Broncos on a pass reception during the second half of the Raiders' 24-16 win in Oakland on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDaeSean Hamilton (17) of the Denver Broncos drops a touchdown pass on third down against the Oakland Raiders during the second half of the Raiders' 24-16 win in Oakland on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJosh Jacobs (28) of the Oakland Raiders celebrates a touchdown run against the Denver Broncos with fans during the second half of the Raiders' 24-16 win in Oakland on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJoe Flacco (5) of the Denver Broncos sits on the bench after being sacked and forced into a field goal against the Oakland Raiders during the second half of the Raiders' 24-16 win in Oakland on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHead coach Vic Fangio of the Denver Broncos walks off the field after the second half of the Oakland Raiders' 24-16 win in Oakland on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019.
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Joe Flacco (5) of the Denver Broncos prepares to take the field against the Oakland Raiders before the first quarter on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019.
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By AAron Ontiveroz | aontiveroz@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Getting your player ready...
The Denver Broncos opened their regular season on the road against the Oakland Raiders on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019. The Broncos lost to the Raiders, 24-16.