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Grading the Week: Russell Wilson couldn’t beat the Raiders. So wouldn’t it be poetic and hilarious for apountry if he joined ’em?

Russ and the Raiders? The pathos! The spite! The memes! Wouldn’t be something if The Team That Can’t Think Straight and the QB Who Can’t See Over His Linemen decided to get quickie-hitched in Nevada?

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) is sacked by Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) at Allegiant Stadium on October 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The home team Las Vegas Raiders won 32-23 over the Denver Broncos during week four of the NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) is sacked by Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) at Allegiant Stadium on October 2, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The home team Las Vegas Raiders won 32-23 over the Denver Broncos during week four of the NFL season. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 8: Sean Keeler - Staff portraits at the Denver Post studio. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)
By | skeeler@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Broncos-Raiders is already mandatory viewing west of Council Bluffs. But you add "Russell Wilson versus Sean Payton" to spice up the storyline? That's a national game now, kids.
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