Vic Fangio’s head coaching debut was a rough one as the Broncos fell to the Raiders, 24-16, in Oakland. Denver tried making a comeback after being down 14-0 at halftime, but it was too little, too late. Hey, at least Courtland Sutton had his first career 100-yard game.
Here’s what you may have missed from the game:
- Broncos Analysis: Oakland spoils Vic Fangio’s head coaching debut, 24-16.
- Kiszla: After hope for Broncos’ season gets lost in the Black Hole, itap time to face reality: Tank for Tua!
- Broncos up-down drill: Best and worst performances against the Raiders.
- PHOTOS: Broncos take on Raiders in regular season opener in Oakland.
- WATCH: Joe Flacco’s first touchdown pass with Broncos, a back shoulder to Emmanuel Sanders.
- A foot injury sidelines cornerback Bryce Callahan.
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What’s on Tap?
- Rockies: St. Louis Cardinals, 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, ATTRM |
- Rockies: St. Louis Cardinals, 6:40 p.m. Wednesday, ATTRM |
- Rapids: L.A. Galaxy, 7 p.m. Wednesday, ALT |
- Rockies: St. Louis Cardinals, 1:10 p.m. Thursday, ATTRM |
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Scoreboard
NFL: Raiders 24, Broncos 16
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Must-Read
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Scott Frost recalled his parting words to his players just before they left the locker room at halftime with a 17-0 lead against Colorado. Read more…
Quick Hits
+ CHSAANow prep football rankings, Week 3: Valor falls, Columbine rises and more shakeups at the top.
+ Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey could use some help on offense.
+ USC needs an athletic director: 6 potential candidates — including a pair from Colorado.
+ Wil Lutz’s 58-yard field goal lifts Saints over Texans.
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By The Numbers
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Where the CU Buffs football team ranked in this week’s AP college football poll after beating Nebraska in overtime at Folsom Field. Read more…
Parting Shot
Patriots look to integrate Antonio Brown into Patriots culture
Antonio Brown’s winding summer odyssey has officially landed him as a member of the New England Patriots. Read more…
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