Raiders vs. Denver Broncos game at a glance
Sunday’s Raiders game
Opponent: vs. Denver Broncos
Time: 1:25 p.m. Line: Raiders by 4
Records: Raiders 4-6, Broncos 3-7
TV/radio: Ch. 13, 1140
Three things to watch
CLOSE TIES
The Raiders are very familiar with Broncos offensive coodinator Bill Musgrave, who spent the previous two seasons in the same role in Oakland. The Raiders did not bring him back, turning over the offense to former quarterbacks coach Todd Downing. “I went to two Pro Bowls with coach Musgrave,” Raiders quarterback Derek Carr said. “He’s one of the smartest people I’ve ever been around. Every time I see him I give him a big hug.”
LYNCH’S CHANCE
The Broncos traded up in the first round last year to draft quarterback Paxton Lynch, but he was unable to beat out Trevor Siemian the past two camps. Lynch has started two games, completing 49 of 83 passes last year for 497 yards and two TDs to go with an interception. He was sacked nine times. “His skill set is perfect when you’re young,” coach Vance Joseph said. “If it breaks down, he can run with the football.”
LONG FIELDS
One of the big reasons the Raiders are scoring about six fewer points per game than a year ago is the defense hasn’t been setting up the offense as well. With Oakland generating only six turnovers, the team has started four drives at the opponent’s 40 or closer, with no short fields since Week 3. Last year, the Raiders led the league with 20 such drives.
The Associated Press
Injury report
RAIDERS
Out: CB David Amerson (foot)
Questionable: G Gabe Jackson (ankle), LB Cory James (knee), WR Johnny Holton (concussion), WR Cordarrelle Patterson (hip)
BRONCOS
Questionable: DE Adam Gotsis (ankle), DT Domata Peko (illness), TE Jeff Heuerman (knee), LB Shane Ray (wrist), WR Emmanuel Sanders (ankle)
Schedule
Date | Opponent | Outcome |
Sept. 10 | at Tennessee | W, 26-16 |
Sept. 17 | vs. N.Y. Jets | W, 45-20 |
Sept. 24 | at Washington | L, 27-10 |
Oct. 1 | at Denver | L, 16-10 |
Oct. 8 | vs. Baltimore | L, 30-17 |
Oct. 15 | vs. L.A. Chargers | L, 17-16 |
Oct. 19 | vs. Kansas City | W, 31-30 |
Oct. 29 | at Buffalo | L, 34-14 |
Nov. 5 | at Miami | W, 27-24 |
Nov. 19 | vs. New England | L, 33-8 |
Date | Opponent | Time |
Sunday | vs. Denver | 1:25 p.m. |
Dec. 3 | vs. N.Y. Giants | 1:25 p.m. |
Dec. 10 | at Kansas City | 10 a.m. |
Dec. 17 | vs. Dallas | 5:30 p.m. |
Dec. 25 | at Philadelphia | 5:30 p.m. |
Dec. 31 | at L.A. Chargers | 1:25 p.m. |
This story was originally published November 25, 2017 at 6:00 AM with the headline "Raiders vs. Denver Broncos game at a glance."