RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostFans drink whiskey from the bottle outside Empower Field at Mile High in Denver before the Broncos take on the Las Vegas Raiders on Oct. 17, 2021.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostJenn Navarrete from Denver is a huge Raiders fan and joins others outside Empower Field at Mile High in Denver before the Broncos take on the Las Vegas Raiders on Oct. 17, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenver Broncos Ring of Famer and NFL Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve Atwater cheers while being honored ahead of the first quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenver Broncos Ring of Famer and NFL Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve Atwater raises a fist while being honored ahead of the first quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenver Broncos cheerleaders take the field before the first quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostLas Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) spits out water at Empower Field at Mile High before taking on the Denver Broncos on Oct. 17, 2021.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostLas Vegas Raiders interim聽head聽coach聽Rich Bisaccia takes the field at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Oct. 17, 2021. Bisaccia took over after former聽coach聽Jon Gruden resigned earlier in the week.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDerek Carr (4) of the Las Vegas Raiders prepares to lead the offense against the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTeddy Bridgewater (5) of the Denver Broncos stands for the national anthem before the first quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHenry Ruggs III (11) of the Las Vegas Raiders celebrates his touchdown reception with Darren Waller (83) against the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJosh Jacobs (28) of the Las Vegas Raiders is tacked by A.J. Johnson (45) and Justin Strnad (40) of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio walks the sidelines at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver as the Broncos take on the Las Vegas Raiders on Oct. 17, 2021.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) dives forward for extra yards on Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) at Empower Field at Mile High on Oct. 17, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTim Patrick (81) of the Denver Broncos runs for the end zone as Amik Robertson (21) of the Las Vegas Raiders pursues during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos tight end Eric Saubert (82), left, celebrates a touchdown by wide receiver Tim Patrick (81), center, with wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) at Empower Field at Mile High on Oct. 17, 2021. The Denver Broncos took on the Las Vegas Raiders.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDarren Waller (83) of the Las Vegas Raiders is tackled by Ronald Darby (21) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTeddy Bridgewater (5) of the Denver Broncos is sacked against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenver Broncos offensive lineman Graham Glasgow (61) Lloyd Cushenberry (79) and Bobby Massie (70) review the replay after giving up a sack to the Las Vegas Raiders on Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMelvin Gordon (25) of the Denver Broncos stiff arms Denzel Perryman (52) of the Las Vegas Raiders during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDerek Carr (4) of the Las Vegas Raiders throws against the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostLas Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11), left, runs past Denver Broncos cornerback Ronald Darby (21) at Empower Field at Mile High on Oct. 17, 2021. The Denver Broncos took on the Las Vegas Raiders.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHunter Renfrow (13) of the Las Vegas Raiders is tackled by Justin Simmons (31), Caden Sterns (30) and Kyle Fuller (23) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHunter Renfrow (13) of the Las Vegas Raiders is tackled by Justin Simmons (31), Caden Sterns (30) and Kyle Fuller (23) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostVon Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos tries to shed a block by Brandon Parker (75) of the Las Vegas Raiders as Derek Carr (4) works the pocket during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) looks for some where to pass the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High on Oct. 17, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTeddy Bridgewater (5) of the Denver Broncos throws to Melvin Gordon (25) against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) pushes down the field for more yards against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High on Oct. 17, 2021.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) falls short of making a diving catch at Empower Field at Mile High on Oct. 17, 2021. The Denver Broncos took on the Las Vegas Raiders.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTeddy Bridgewater (5) of the Denver Broncos jogs off the field after a failed third down against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenver Broncos Ring of Famers stand on the field during the halftime induction of former head coach Mike Shanahan at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostFormer Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan joins the Ring of Rame at Empower Field at Mile High on Oct. 17, 2021. The Denver Broncos took on the Las Vegas Raiders.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostFormer Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan is inducted into the team鈥檚 Ring of Fame by former quarterback John Elway during halftime against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHenry Ruggs III (11) of the Las Vegas Raiders makes a pass reception as Ronald Darby (21) of the Denver Broncos defends during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJosh Jacobs (28) of the Las Vegas Raiders celebrates a rushing touchdown agains the Denver Broncos during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJavonte Williams (33) of the Denver Broncos avoids a tackle by Amik Robertson (21) of the Las Vegas Raiders during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCourtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos drops a pass as Casey Hayward (29) of the Las Vegas Raiders defends during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenzel Perryman (52) and Nate Hobbs (39) of the Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kendall Hinton (9) of the Denver Broncos during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNoah Fant (87) of the Denver Broncos sits on the grass after narrowly missing a third-down touchdown reception agains the Las Vegas Raiders during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenzel Perryman (52) of the Las Vegas Raiders forces a fumble as he tackles Teddy Bridgewater (5) of the Denver Broncos during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHenry Ruggs III (11) of the Las Vegas Raiders makes a pass reception as Ronald Darby (21) of the Denver Broncos defends during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJustin Strnad (40) of the Denver Broncos sacks Derek Carr (4) of the Las Vegas Raiders during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJavonte Williams (33) of the Denver Broncos hurdles Trevon Moehrig (25) of the Las Vegas Raiders during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNoah Fant (87) of the Denver Broncos makes a touchdown reception as Johnathan Abram (24) of the Las Vegas Raiders covers during the fourth quarter of the Raiders鈥� 34-24 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTeddy Bridgewater (5) of the Denver Broncos throws against the Las Vegas Raiders during the fourth quarter of the Raiders鈥� 34-24 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenzel Perryman (52) of the Las Vegas Raiders celebrates a forced fumble with teammate Maxx Crosby (98) after tackling Teddy Bridgewater (5) of the Denver Broncos during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos lose to the Las Vegas Raiders 24-34 at Empower Field at Mile High on Oct. 17, 2021.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos fans watch their team lose to the Las Vegas Raiders 24-34 at Empower Field at Mile High on Oct. 17, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenzel Perryman (52) of the Las Vegas Raiders forces a fumble as he tackles Teddy Bridgewater (5) of the Denver Broncos during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (81) takes a moment at Empower Field at Mile High after the Denver Broncos lost to the Las Vegas Raiders 24-34 on Oct. 17, 2021 in Denver.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDenver Broncos wide receivers Tim Patrick (81), left, and Courtland Sutton (14) take a moment at Empower Field at Mile High after the Denver Broncos lost to the Las Vegas Raiders 24-34 on Oct. 17, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHead coach Vic Fangio of the Denver Broncos leaves the field after the fourth quarter of the Las Vegas Raiders鈥� 34-24 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTim Patrick (81) of the Denver Broncos leaves the field after the fourth quarter of the Las Vegas Raiders鈥� 34-24 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
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By AAron Ontiveroz | aontiveroz@denverpost.com | The Denver Post and RJ Sangosti | rsangosti@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Getting your player ready...
The Denver Broncos lost to the Las Vegas Raiders 34-24 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver in the NFL’s Week 6 matchup on Sunday.
The Broncos have won their first three games and lost their next three games for the first time in franchise history. Next up is a quick turnaround and a trip to Cleveland on Thursday night.
Read the full story here.
