RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostVon Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos celebrates a sack during the forth quarter as they go on to beat the Oakland Raiders 16 to 15 at Empower Field at Mile High on Dec. 29, 2019 in Denver.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostShelby Harris (96) of the Denver Broncos gets his hands up to block a pass during the fourth quarter as they go on to beat the Oakland Raiders 16 to 15 at Empower Field at Mile High on Dec. 29, 2019 in Denver.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostFans wait for the action to start before the Denver Broncos take on the Oakland Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High on Dec. 29, 2019 in Denver.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostPhillip Lindsay #30 of the Denver Broncos take the field before playing the Oakland Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High on Dec. 29, 2019 in Denver.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostDenver Broncos linebacker A.J. Johnson (45) runs on to the field prior to the start of the game on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 at Empower Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders for the game.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostThe national anthem is song before the Denver Broncos take on the Oakland Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High on Dec. 29, 2019 in Denver.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDion Jordan (95) of the Oakland Raiders breathes on the sidelines during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2019.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDrew Lock #3 of the Denver Broncos walks to the sidelines as the Denver Broncos take on the Oakland Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High on Dec. 29, 2019 in Denver.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDrew Lock (3) of the Denver Broncos gets knocked down by Benson Mayowa (91) of the Oakland Raiders during the first quarter on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHunter Renfrow (13) of the Oakland Raiders cannot haul in a pass during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDerek Carr (4) of the Oakland Raiders squints on the sidelines during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2019.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostCourtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos rushes down the field during the second quarter as the Denver Broncos take on the Oakland Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High on Dec. 29, 2019 in Denver.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostVon Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos eyeballs Derek Carr (4) of the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTrey Marshall (36) of the Denver Broncos strips Marcell Ateman (88) of the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTrey Marshall (36) of the Denver Broncos runs with the ball after stripping Marcell Ateman (88) of the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTrey Marshall (36) of the Denver Broncos celebrates with Justin Simmons (31) after stripping Marcell Ateman (88) of the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHead coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders objects to a failed challenge against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2019. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDrew Lock (3) of the Denver Broncos throws against the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTrayvon Mullen (27) of the Oakland Raiders commits pass interference on Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostAndrew Beck (83) of the Denver Broncos celebrates his touchdown reception with Troy Fumagalli (84) against the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2019.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostThe Denver Broncos take on the Oakland Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High on Dec. 29, 2019 in Denver.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostBlaine Phipps, age 6, riding as Mini Miles bails during the mutton bustin' competition during halftime on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 at Empower Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders for the game.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostJustin Hollins #52 of the Denver Broncos rushes the QB as the Broncos take on the Oakland Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High on Dec. 29, 2019 in Denver.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCourtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos kneels on the ground after getting blown up on a pass play by Erik Harris (25) of the Oakland Raiders during the third quarter on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostErik Harris (25) of the Oakland Raiders reacts to making a tackle after blowing up Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos on the previous play during the third quarter on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNoah Fant (87) of the Denver Broncos runs after the catch against the Oakland Raiders during the third quarter on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2019.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostDenver Broncos punter Colby Wadman (6) punts the ball during the third quarter of the game on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 at Empower Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders for the game.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostVon Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos rushes the QB during the forth quarter as they go on to beat the Oakland Raiders 16 to 15 at Empower Field at Mile High on Dec. 29, 2019 in Denver.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDrew Lock (3) of the Denver Broncos is tackled by Lamarcus Joyner (29) of the Oakland Raiders during the fourth quarter of Denver's 16-15 win on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPhillip Lindsay (30) of the Denver Broncos stiff arms Tahir Whitehead (59) of the Oakland Raiders as Nicholas Morrow (50) wraps up during the fourth quarter of Denver's 16-15 win on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2019.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostGeneral manager John Elway is all smiles as the Denver Broncos beat the Oakland Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High on Dec. 29, 2019 in Denver.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHunter Renfrow (13) of the Oakland Raiders makes a reception as Isaac Yiadom (26) of the Denver Broncos defends during the fourth quarter of Denver's 16-15 win on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2019.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostOakland Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) pulls in a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the game on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 at Empower Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders for the game.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostA fight breaks out between the Denver Broncos and the Oakland Raiders near the end of the game at Empower Field at Mile High on Dec. 29, 2019 in Denver.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostFans react to a call during the fourth quarter of the game on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 at Empower Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders for the game.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostOakland Raiders fans watch the end of the game during the fourth quarter of the game on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 at Empower Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders for the game.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostDenver Broncos defensive tackle Shelby Harris (96) bats down a pass attempt for the two point conversion during the fourth quarter of the game on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 at Empower Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders for the game.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostPlayer celebrate after stoping a two-point conversion as the Denver Broncos beat the Oakland Raiders 16 to 15 at Empower Field at Mile High on Dec. 29, 2019 in Denver.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDrew Lock #3 of the Denver Broncos watches the action from the sidelines during the forth quarter as they go on to beat the Oakland Raiders 16 to 15 at Empower Field at Mile High on Dec. 29, 2019 in Denver.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostDenver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) walks off the field after the game on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 at Empower Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 16 to 15.
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Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos celebrates a sack during the forth quarter as they go on to beat the Oakland Raiders 16 to 15 at Empower Field at Mile High on Dec. 29, 2019 in Denver.
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The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. Denver won 16-15.










































