Marvin Mims Jr. (19) of the Denver Broncos celebrates taking a punt return to the house with fellow special team members against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Quinn Meinerz (77) of the Denver Broncos hoists Bo Nix (10) as they celebrate Nix’s rushing touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first quarter at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
John Franklin-Myers (98) of the Denver Broncos celebrates sacking Geno Smith (7) of the Las Vegas Raiders during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nik Bonitto (15) of the Denver Broncos sacks Geno Smith (7) of the Las Vegas Raiders during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos scores a rushing touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first quarter at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
RJ Harvey (12) of the Denver Broncos runs as Lonnie Johnson Jr. (32) of the Las Vegas Raiders tackles during the first quarter at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jonathon Cooper (0) of the Denver Broncos blows up Ashton Jeanty (2) and Caleb Rogers (76) of the Las Vegas Raiders during the first quarter at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos throws to RJ Harvey (12) during the first quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
RJ Harvey (12) of the Denver Broncos runs the ball against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first quarter at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Tyler Badie (28) of the Denver Broncos rushes for a gain as Eric Stokes (22) of the Las Vegas Raiders wraps him up during the first quarter at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Justin Strnad (40) of the Denver Broncos pressures Geno Smith (7) of the Las Vegas Raiders during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Adam Trautman (82) of the Denver Broncos runs between Elandon Roberts (52) and Devin White (45) of the Las Vegas Raiders during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nik Bonitto (15) of the Denver Broncos celebrates his sack on Geno Smith (7) of the Las Vegas Raiders with Zach Allen (99) during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Riley Moss (21) of the Denver Broncos signals that Tre Tucker (1) of the Las Vegas Raiders did not catch the ball during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Marvin Mims Jr. (19) of the Denver Broncos returns a punt for a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Talanoa Hufanga (9) of the Denver Broncos tackles Tre Tucker (1) of the Las Vegas Raiders during the first quarter at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos celebrates his rushing touchdown with RJ Harvey (12) during the first quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Alex Singleton (49) of the Denver Broncos lines up Geno Smith (7) of the Las Vegas Raiders during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos throws a pass on the run against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Talanoa Hufanga (9) of the Denver Broncos tackles Ian Thomas (80) of the Las Vegas Raiders during the first quarter at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos rushes for a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first quarter at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
RJ Harvey (12) of the Denver Broncos celebrates a first down run with Marcedes Lewis (89) during the first quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Luke Wattenberg (60) and Alex Palczewski (63) of the Denver Broncos block Adam Butler (69) of the Las Vegas Raiders during the first quarter at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Head coach Sean Payton of the Denver Broncos looks at his play sheet during the first quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos celebrates making a first-down reception during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 24-17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Luke Wattenberg (60) of the Denver Broncos prepares to snap the ball to Bo Nix (10) during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 24-17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Pat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos celebrates breaking up a pass into the end zone during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 24-17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jack Bech (18) of the Las Vegas Raiders makes a catch over Talanoa Hufanga (9) of the Denver Broncos during the third quarter of the Broncos’ 24-17 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
LAS VEGAS , NV - DECEMBER 7: RJ Harvey (12) of the Denver Broncos breaks free from Jeremy Chinn (11) of the Las Vegas Raiders during the third quarter of the Broncos’ 24-17 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, December 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos shakes hands with fans after the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 24-17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Marvin Mims Jr. (19) of the Denver Broncos walks off the field after the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 24-17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Marvin Mims Jr. (19) of the Denver Broncos celebrates taking a punt return to the house with fellow special team members against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Photos from the Denver Broncos victory over the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, December 7, 2025. Denver won 24-17.

































