Broncos Beat Raiders 24-17 to Extend Winning Streak to 10 Games as Geno Smith Injured
Denver’s defense and Bo Nix’s 212 passing yards led to a 10th straight win, while Raiders QB Geno Smith exited with a right-hand and shoulder injury.
- On Sunday, the Denver Broncos defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 24-17 in Las Vegas, with Bo Nix passing for 212 yards and rushing for a touchdown.
- This year, Denver's defense ranked among the NFL's best, with the Broncos holding their best record through 13 games since 2013 and a top-five defense limiting opponents.
- Broncos' ball control showed up in possession stats as they held the ball for 39:03, gained 356 yards with 27 first downs, while Marvin Mims Jr. returned a punt for a 48-yard touchdown and Nik Bonitto recorded two sacks.
- The victory extended Denver's streak to 10 games, ending their NFL record of rallying for nine consecutive wins, improving the Broncos to 11-2 as they host Green Bay next Sunday.
- On the standings front, Denver threatens Kansas City's long AFC West run as the Broncos tie New England for the top seed, while the Raiders visit Philadelphia next Sunday amid a seven-game losing streak.
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QB Smith exits Raiders' loss with shoulder injury
Quarterback Geno Smith suffered a right shoulder injury Sunday during the Las Vegas Raiders' 24-17 loss to the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium and was replaced in the fourth quarter by backup Kenny Pickett, who threw for 97 yards and a touchdown.
Raiders' Kenny Pickett Gets Blunt Words Amid Geno Smith Injury
The Las Vegas Raiders fell to 2-11 on the 2025 NFL season after the 24-17 loss to the Denver Broncos on December 7 at Allegiant Stadium. Moreover, the discussion will focus on the quarterback situation heading into Week 15. Geno Smith left the contest in the second half with an injury, and backup quarterback Kenny Pickett took over. The former first-round pick went 8-for-11 on his pass attempts for 97 passing yards and one touchdown. With Picket…
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