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Technically, an NFL football game took place on Thursday night with the Denver Broncos and the Las Vegas Raiders.
The Broncos won the game 10-7, but that was as ugly as it gets. The two teams combined for two touchdowns, three turnovers, 13 three-and-outs, 22 penalties for 161 yards and 14 punts. The offense was lacking as Denver produced 220 total yards and Las Vegas produced 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 mystified by both teams’ performances in the game, as it was far from the bitter AFC West battle everyone expected.
Still, the Broncos pulled off a big division win.
Bo Nix was 16 of 28 with 150 passing yards, one 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 catches for 40 yards and a touchdown.
For the Raiders, quarterback Geno Smith finished 16 of 26 with 143 passing yards and one interception. He was sacked 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 totaled 60 rushing yards on 19 carries and a touchdown. Tyler Lockett, who played his first game in silver and black, had five catches for 44 yards.
If there was a real positive in the game, it was in the Raiders secondary. Kyu Blu Kelly had two interceptions. These were the first interceptions of his career.
A huge blocked punt by the Broncos led to a Will Lutz field goal.
The first half was a punt fest dominated by the defense. Between the two teams, there were eight punts, two touchdowns and one turnover.
AJ Cole was the first Raiders punter to have two punts inside the 2-yard line since 2011. One of Cole’s punts bounced in front of the goal line, then took a sideways trajectory before dribbling out of bounds.
Broncos punter Jeremy Crenshaw made a few questionable kicks, but Denver’s defense was able to make a few 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 run.
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 moved the offense forward 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 run.
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Denver improved to 8-2 with the victory. Las Vegas fell to 2-7.
