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Technically, an NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the Las Vegas Raiders took place on Thursday night.
The Broncos won the game, 10-7, but it was as ugly as they come. The two teams combined for two touchdowns, three turnovers, 13 three-pointers, 22 penalties for 161 yards and 14 punts. The offense was absent as Denver produced 220 total yards and Las Vegas had 188 total yards.
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Denver Broncos defensive lineman Zach Allen (99) celebrates a sack during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
NFL fans took notice and were baffled by both teams' performances in the matchup, as it was far from the bitter AFC West battle that everyone expected.
Still, the Broncos achieved a great division victory.
Bo Nix was 16 of 28 with 150 passing yards, a touchdown pass and two interceptions. Running back JK Dobbins had 18 carries for 77 yards, averaging 4.3 yards per carry. Troy Franklin had five receptions for 40 yards and a touchdown.
For the Raiders, quarterback Geno Smith was 16-for-26 with 143 passing yards and one interception. He was fired six times.
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Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly (36) is congratulated by teammate Devin White (45) after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Running back Ashton Jeanty had 60 rushing yards on 19 carries and a touchdown. Tyler Lockett, who was playing in his first game in the silver and black suit, had five catches for 44 yards.
If there was a real bright spot in the game, it was in the Raiders' secondary. Kyu Blu Kelly had two interceptions. They were the first interceptions of his career.
A huge blocked punt by the Broncos led to Will Lutz's go-ahead field goal.
The first half was a defense-dominated punt fest. Between the two teams there were eight punts, two touchdowns and one turnover.
AJ Cole was the first Raiders punter to take two punts inside the 2-yard line since 2011. One of Cole's punts bounced in front of the goal line and then took a lateral trajectory before dribbling out of bounds.
Broncos punter Jeremy Crenshaw had a couple of questionable kicks, but Denver's defense managed to make some stops.
The Raiders broke the ice in the first quarter after an errant punt by Crenshaw. Smith led Las Vegas on an eight-play, 41-yard drive that ended with a Jeanty touchdown.
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Nix and company got the offense going on their third drive of the second quarter. He led Denver on a five-play, 53-yard touchdown drive. Nix found Franklin on a 7-yard touchdown reception.
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Denver moved to 8-2 with the win. Las Vegas fell to 2-7.
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