Broncos Edge Raiders in Defensive Struggle

DENVER (Interstat) — The Denver Broncos defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 10-7 in a defensive-oriented NFL game on Thursday. The Broncos improved to 8-2 while the Raiders fell to 2-7.

A 32-yard field goal from Wil Lutz in the third quarter provided the winning margin for Denver at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. The Raiders scored on an Ashton Jeanty 4-yard run in the first quarter, but were shut out the rest of the way. Denver quarterback Bo Nix threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to Troy Franklin to tie the game in the second quarter. The Broncos’ defense recorded five sacks and an interception to secure the victory.