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Clash at Allegiant Stadium: Denver Broncos Take on Las Vegas Raiders

As the Denver Broncos prepare to face off against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium, fans are eager to see if their team can turn around a challenging start to the season. The Broncos have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent outings, with a narrow victory over the San Francisco 49ers (11-10) and a win against the Houston Texans (16-9), but they fell short in their season opener against the Seattle Seahawks (17-16).


Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson warms up before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

The defensive unit has been a bright spot for Denver, consistently applying pressure with multiple sacks in each game and forcing turnovers. However, penalties have been an issue that needs addressing; they accumulated over 100 yards in penalties during two of their last three games.


Offensively, there's room for improvement as well. The passing game saw success against Seattle with 340 yards through the air but struggled with efficiency inside the red zone. Rushing has been relatively stable, averaging around five yards per carry against both Houston and Seattle.


Special teams have had moments of excellence as well as areas needing refinement. Field goal kicking was strong versus Seattle with three made out of four attempts but saw only fifty percent success in their latest game.


Playing away at Allegiant Stadium could present additional challenges for Denver. Known for its passionate fan base and state-of-the-art facilities, this venue can be intimidating for visiting teams.


Broncos fans should look forward to seeing how Coach Hackett addresses these issues and whether he can harness his team's evident potential into more consistent performances on both sides of the ball.


The upcoming match is scheduled on October 2nd at 20:25 UTC at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Fans can catch all the action live on CBS network channels.

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