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The Las Vegas Raiders opended the 2023 NFL regular season Sunday with a 17-16 win at the Denver Broncos. This is the place to check out our weekly coverage of the Week 1 game. Let’s start by getting to know the Broncos some.
Record:
Denver, of course, is 0-0.
New coach:
After last year’s disappointing season, there is new-found excitement in Denver as Sean Payton makes his debut as the Broncos’ head coach
Win streak:
The Raiders have not lost to the Broncos since they’ve moved to Las Vegas. The Broncos last beat the Raiders in December, 2019 in Denver.
Injured Broncos:
Denver has some injuries and are depleted at wide receiver including Jerry Jeudy, who isn’t expected to play Sunday. Perhaps we will see a fair dose of receiver Phillip Dorsett. He signed with the Broncos a day after the Raiders cut him last week.
The Last meeting:
The Raiders beat the Broncos 22-16 in overtime in Denver on November 20, 2022 on a walk-off 35-yard touchdown pass from former quarterback Derek Carr to star wide receiver Davante Adams.