Now with the Raiders very competitive in the AFC West for the first time in several years, another win over their hated rivals would add some sweetness to this burgeoning season.
They’re also looking to two former Bengals to infuse new life in their offense.
Meanwhile, Denver is just looking to right the ship and get back in the open race in the division. The team might be helped with the possible return of its leading rusher.
Oakland has won the last four games against Denver, including a 23-20 win over the Broncos earlier this year. A win will give Oakland the season sweep for two straight years, which would be the first time either team would do that in this series since Denver in 2005-06.
With the Raiders hosting the Broncos, the latest NFL odds show Oakland favored by 8.5 points and a total posted at 42.5 points.
Denver Broncos
The Broncos have lost four of their last five games following last week 25-10 loss at home to Detroit. Denver is 1-2 away from home, winning the last game in comeback fashion, erasing a 15-0 hole for an 18-15 overtime win at Miami two weeks ago.
The Broncos rank eighth in the league in rushing offense (126 ypg) but just 30th in passing (180 ypg). Top rusher Willis McGahee may return to the lineup this week, as he’s rushed for 460 yards and a touchdown (4.5 yards per carry).
Tim Tebow has completed 46 percent of his passes for 412 yards and four touchdowns with one interception. Eric Decker has caught 30 balls for 359 yards and five TDs.
The Denver defense ranks 18th in the league against the run (118 ypg) and 19th against the pass (250 ypg), recording 18 sacks and forcing eight turnovers with one returned for a TD (Cassius Vaughn, interc...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Oakland Raiders
