Broncos vs. Raiders: Key Milestones and Game Outlook

The Denver Broncos are gearing up to sweep their divisional rivals, the Las Vegas Raiders, for the first time since 2014. Historically, the Raiders have dominated the AFC West series with a 72-54-2 record against the Broncos. To balance this all-time standing, the Broncos would need to consistently defeat the Raiders over the next nine years, starting with their upcoming game at Allegiant Stadium.

This Sunday’s game is rife with potential records and milestones for several Broncos players. Linebacker Allen requires just one sack to set a new personal best in quarterback takedowns recorded in a single season. If he plays against the Raiders, additional takedowns could extend this new record.

Similarly, linebacker Bonitto is a sack away from becoming the first Bronco since Von Miller and Bradley Chubb in 2018 to achieve double-digit sacks in a season. Meanwhile, Cooper needs a half-sack to become the first seventh-round NFL draft pick since 2010 to reach 20 sacks in his first four seasons, an achievement that already earned him a lucrative extension with the team.

Quarterback Nix, on the other hand, is close to joining an elite group of five rookie quarterbacks who have registered multiple games with 200 passing yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions. This potential accomplishment underscores his historic performance in his debut season.

Defensively, cornerback Surtain is three passes defensed away from tying Chris Harris Jr. for the second-most in franchise history for a player in their first four seasons.

In the receiving corps, wide receiver Sutton stands six receptions away from tying Steve Watson for ninth-most catches in franchise history. Sutton is also approaching the 5,000 receiving yards milestone, needing 94 more yards to become the 11th Bronco to reach such a mark.

The Broncos, who are on a promising trajectory this season with a record of 6-5, head into the game as 5.5-point favorites according to SportsLine consensus. The Raiders, in contrast, have struggled considerably, posting a 2-8 record amidst a losing streak extending to six games.

SportsLine’s model predicts a lower-scoring game, with a strong likelihood of the total points remaining under 41.5. Denver’s defense, which ranks third overall in the league, is expected to contain a Raiders offense struggling to generate substantial yardage.

Kickoff for this Week 12 AFC West clash is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET at Allegiant Stadium. The game will be aired on CBS, with opportunities to stream available through various platforms.