The Broncos began the third-quarter possession at the Las Vegas 33-yard line after an interception and big return by linebacker Dondrea Tillman. The Denver offense had already punted five times and ended another drive with an interception, but now they were in prime position to grab the lead.

Denver (7-2) also owns one of the NFL's best defenses, headlined by pass rushing aces Nik Bonitto and Jonathon Cooper. Bonitto has eight sacks this season, and Cooper has seven. Overall, the Broncos are allowing the third-fewest yards per game this season.

The AFC West-leading Denver Broncos (7-2) ride a six-game winning streak into Thursday night’s prime-time matchup against the struggling Las Vegas Raiders (2-6) at Empower Field at Mile High.

At 7-2, the Broncos have already demonstrated that they are contenders to win the AFC West and make a run in the playoffs this season. Denver coach Sean Payton is apparently content with the roster as it stands midway through the 2025 season. Up next for Denver is a Thursday Night Football clash with the Las Vegas Raiders on Nov. 6.

The Denver Broncos temporarily moved to the top of the AFC standings with their Thursday night win over the Las Vegas Raiders.

Donning the best uniforms in the NFL, the Denver Broncos' D performed like the historic Orange Crush defense. They made history against the Las Vegas Raiders.