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Broncos Narrowly Edged Out by Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High

In a closely contested battle at Empower Field at Mile High, the Denver Broncos fell just short against the Las Vegas Raiders with a final score of 17-16. The Broncos now stand with a 3-5 record, while the Raiders improved to 3-4.


Denver Broncos place-kicker Brett Maher (16) celebrates after scoring during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

The Denver Broncos showcased a solid offensive performance, accumulating a total of 260 yards. The passing game was particularly effective, with the quarterback completing 27 out of 34 attempts for an impressive completion percentage of nearly 79 and achieving two touchdowns. Despite being sacked twice for a loss of eleven yards, the quarterback maintained an excellent passer rating of 108.


On the ground, the Broncos managed to gain 94 rushing yards over twenty-two attempts. This included twelve yards as their longest rush and five first downs achieved through their running efforts. However, they were unable to find their way into the end zone via rushing plays.


The receiving corps contributed significantly to moving chains with eleven first downs from receptions and two touchdowns scored on pass plays. They also demonstrated reliability by not dropping any passes throughout the game.


Special teams had mixed results; while they succeeded in converting one field goal from two attempts and made one extra point kick after missing another, they did manage three touchbacks on kickoffs.


Defensively, Denver's team put up notable numbers despite not registering any sacks against their opponents. They forced one interception without allowing any return yardage and defended five passes during critical moments in play. Additionally, they stopped one rush attempt behind scrimmage for lost yardage but couldn't force any fumbles or recoveries throughout this encounter.


Penalties were an area where improvement is needed as ten infractions cost them eighty-three yards which could have been crucial in such a tight game where every yard counts.


As fans look forward to future games hoping for better outcomes, attention turns towards preparations for hosting Washington Commanders at Empower Field at Mile High on September 17th at 8:25 PM local time (MDT). Fans can catch this upcoming match broadcasted live on CBS as part of regular season action.

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