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Game Preview: Raiders host rookie Bo Nix and Denver Broncos in Week 12

The Las Vegas Raiders (2-8) gear up for their first of two back-to-back AFC West matchups, starting with the Denver Broncos (6-5) in Week 12 at Allegiant Stadium.

Kickoff is set for Sunday, November 24 at 1:05 p.m. PT.

Broadcast information

Network/Flagship Play-by-play Color Analyst
TV: CBS Kevin Harlan Trent Green
Local Radio: KOMP 92.3 FM and KRLV "Raider Nation Radio 920 AM" Jason Horowitz Lincoln Kennedy
Spanish Radio: Deportes Vegas 1460 AM Harry Ruiz Mayra Gomez

Opponent profile

Coach: Sean Payton

Quarterback: Bo Nix

2023 record: 8-9

Key additions: QB Bo Nix, QB Zach Wilson, S Brandon Jones, WR Josh Reynolds, WR Troy Franklin

Key losses: QB Russell Wilson, S Justin Simmons, WR Jerry Jeudy, C Lloyd Cushenberry

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What to know

Things have started to gel for the Denver Broncos and rookie quarterback Bo Nix, who put in a standout performance in Week 11.

Nix completed 28-of-33 passes for a season-high 307 yards and four touchdowns in the team's 38-6 win over the Atlanta Falcons and became the second rookie quarterback ever with at least 300 passing yards, four touchdown passes and a passer rating of 140-or-higher in a game, joining C.J. Stroud. Over the last eight games, Nix has thrown for 14 touchdowns and just two interceptions.

Denver's defense – which has allowed the third-fewest points in the league – continues to be their ultimate strength, as the Raiders saw when facing the AFC West rival in Week 5. After allowing the Silver and Black a touchdown on their opening drive, the Broncos kept the Raiders out of the end zone until the fourth quarter while also nabbing three interceptions and three sacks. The Broncos lead the NFL in sacks (39) and are the only team in the league that has four players with at least 5.0 sacks.

Matchup history

  • The Raiders lead the all-time regular season series against the Broncos, 72-54-2, dating back to 1960.
  • Last time: Broncos won last meeting, 34-18, in Week 5 this season.

A look at the stats

Following Week 11, the Raiders offense ranks 30th in the league in total offense (285.0 yards per game), 17th in passing (209.8 ypg), 32nd in rushing (75.2 ypg) and tied for 24th in points (18.7 ppg). Defensively, the Raiders rank tied for 13th in total defense (327.8 ypg), 11th in passing (202.7 ypg), 15th in rushing (125.1 ypg) and 29th in points allowed (28.5 ppg).

The Broncos offense ranks 23rd in the league in total offense (312.5 yards per game), 25th in passing (196.5 ypg), 20th in rushing (116.0 ypg) and 20th in points (21.4 ppg). Defensively, the Broncos rank third in total defense (289.4 ypg), seventh in passing (190.7 ypg), sixth in rushing (98.6 ypg) and third in points allowed (16.6 ppg).

Milestones to watch

  • TE Brock Bowers needs three receptions to break the Raiders' rookie reception record (Amari Cooper, 72).
  • Bowers needs 365 receiving yards to surpass Amari Cooper (1,070) for most receiving yards by a Raiders rookie.
  • K Daniel Carlson needs 13 made field goals to reach 200 career made field goals and become just the second kicker in NFL history to make 200+ field goals in his first seven NFL seasons, joining Justin Tucker (237).
  • DE Maxx Crosby needs 1.5 sacks to reach 60.0 career sacks and become one of three players in Raiders history (since 1982) to reach 60.0 career sacks with the Raiders.

Team connections

  • Raiders assistant general manager Champ Kelly spent eight seasons (2007-14) with the Broncos in a variety of roles, including assistant director of pro personnel.
  • Raiders special teams coordinator Tom McMahon served in the same role for the Broncos from 2018-21.
  • Raiders assistant special teams coach Derius Swinton II spent two seasons (2013-14) with Denver in the same role.
  • Raiders long snapper Jacob Bobenmoyer played three seasons with the Broncos.
  • Raiders linebacker Kana'i Mauga spent time on the Broncos practice squad during the 2022 season.
  • Raiders wide receiver Tyreik McAllister spent time on the Broncos practice squad during the 2022 season.
  • Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham played one season with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2022.
  • Broncos assistant to the head coach Paul Kelly held the same title with the Raiders from 2002-03.
  • Broncos defensive quality control coach Addison Lynch spent the 2021 season with the Raiders as an assistant defensive backs coach.
  • Broncos pass game coordinator John Morton was a senior offensive assistant with the Raiders from 2019-21, and served as an offensive assistant and tight ends coach for the team from 1997-2004.
  • Broncos assistant offensive line coach Austin King spent time with the Raiders from 2020-21 as an offensive quality control coach and tight ends coach.

View the best photos from the Raiders' Week 11 matchup against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.

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