The Denver Broncos roll into Las Vegas riding high on a six-game winning streak, firmly entrenched as AFC West frontrunners and No. 1 seed contenders with eyes on a first-round bye. Led by rookie sensation QB J.J. McCarthy’s poise and a defense that’s No. 2 in points allowed (17.8/g), Denver seeks to complete a season sweep of the Raiders after a 31-14 Week 6 domination. The Raiders, owners of the NFL’s worst record and reeling from four straight blowout losses, turn to Aidan O’Connell’s inconsistency amid a defense ravaged by injuries and poor play (No. 31 in yards allowed, 385/g). This Black Friday aftermath clash at Allegiant could be a coronation for the Broncos’ surge, but the Raiders’ home turf desperation might spark a trap-game upset if McCarthy’s rust shows in primetime.
Venue and Game Details
Location: Allegiant Stadium, 3333 Al Davis Way, Las Vegas, NV 89118. The state-of-the-art domed stadium seats 65,000 and features a sleek silver-black exterior, with the Raiders’ “Autopsy Table” turf notorious for high-scoring affairs (avg. 48 pts in home games).
Kickoff: 4:25 p.m. ET.
Broadcast: CBS (national); local radio on KOA 850 AM (DEN) and KOMP 92.3 FM (LV).
Weather: Fully enclosed dome—ideal conditions at 72°F with zero humidity or wind interference, perfect for passing attacks.
Injury Report
The Raiders’ secondary and O-line are decimated, amplifying Denver’s aerial advantage. Broncos’ depth holds firm. Latest from Tuesday, December 2 practice reports:
| Team | Player | Position | Injury | Practice Status | Est. Game Status |
| Broncos | Quinn Meinerz | G | Patellar Tendon | DNP (IR) | Out; season-ender from Week 10, O-line shuffles with limited impact. |
| Baron Browning | OLB | Foot | Limited (Tue) | Questionable; 4 sacks this year, pass-rush depth if sidelined. | |
| Riley Dixon | P | Calf | Full (Tue) | Probable; punting specialist back. | |
| Marvin Mims Jr. | WR | Hamstring | Limited | Questionable; speed threat (45 yds last week). | |
| Raiders | Christian Wilkins | DT | Knee | DNP (IR) | Out; missed 5 games, front seven gutted without his 3.5 sacks. |
| Tre’von Moehrig | S | Concussion | DNP (Mon/Tue) | Out; protocol, secondary ranks 32nd without him (265 pass yds/g allowed). | |
| Kolton Miller | LT | Shoulder | Limited (Tue) | Questionable; Pro Bowl tackle, protects O’Connell’s blindside. | |
| Davante Adams | WR | Illness | Full (Tue) | Probable; cleared after missing practice—vital (78 rec, 1,100 yds). | |
| Maxx Crosby | DE | Ankle | Limited | Questionable; elite edge (9.5 sacks) if limited, huge for pressure. |
Raiders’ D thins critically without Wilkins/Moehrig; Broncos exploit with screens if Mims sits.
Key Player Matchups
Denver’s No. 3 passing attack (248 ypg) vs. Las Vegas’ depleted secondary sets up a potential aerial clinic, but Raiders’ run D (No. 8, 92 ypg allowed) challenges the Broncos’ ground game.
J.J. McCarthy (DEN QB) vs. Raiders Secondary (minus Moehrig)
McCarthy (66% comp., 2,800 yds, 18 TD/5 INT) feasts on LV’s No. 31 pass D (265 ypg allowed). Without Moehrig, slot fades open for Courtland Sutton (112 yds last week); McCarthy’s 102 rating projects 280+ yds.
Aidan O’Connell (LV QB) vs. Broncos Front Seven (Browning?)
O’Connell (61% comp., 1,900 yds) faces DEN’s No. 2 pass rush (2.9 sacks/g). If Browning plays, blindside hits from Miller; O’Connell’s 4:7 TD-INT ratio worsens under pressure.
Javonte Williams (DEN RB) vs. Raiders Run D
Williams (1,200 yds, 5.2 ypc) meets LV’s stout front (No. 8, 3.9 ypc allowed). Crosby questionable opens creases; Williams’ power for 95+ yds if volume 20+ carries.
Zamir White (LV RB) vs. Broncos DL
White (850 yds, 4.6 ypc) vs. DEN’s top-5 stop unit (88 ypg allowed). Broncos allow 3.7 ypc; White’s burst capped unless Miller/Mims out stretches box.
Courtland Sutton (DEN WR) vs. Raiders CBs
Sutton (top-10 in targets) vs. Jack Jones’ man coverage (No. 15 press rate). Raiders fade often; Sutton’s contested catches project 100+ yds sans Moehrig.
Team Records and Standings Context
Broncos: 10-2 (1st AFC West, .833 win%). 1st in AFC playoff picture. Offense: No. 3 passing (248/g), No. 12 rushing (118/g), T-4th pts (27.5/g). Defense: No. 2 pts allowed (17.8/g).
Raiders: 2-11 (4th AFC West, .154 win%). 16th in AFC, eliminated. Offense: No. 27 passing (185/g), No. 22 rushing (98/g), No. 30 pts (17.2/g). Defense: No. 31 pts allowed (28.9/g).
Recent Team Forms
Broncos unstoppable with defensive clamps; Raiders in tailspin, outscored 150-62 last four.
Broncos Last 5 Games (5-0):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Stats |
| Nov. 30 | vs. WSH | W 28-10 | McCarthy: 265 yds, 2 TD; D holds to 180 total yds. |
| Nov. 23 | @ KC | W 24-17 | Williams: 102 yds; late pick seals. |
| Nov. 16 | vs. ATL | W 31-20 | McCarthy: 310 yds, 3 TD; Sutton: 112 yds. |
| Nov. 9 | @ LV | W 31-14 | Run game 145 yds; blowout sweep start. |
| Nov. 3 | vs. BAL | W 27-13 | Defense forces 3 TOs; balanced 380 total yds. |
Raiders Last 5 Games (0-5):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Stats |
| Nov. 30 | vs. PIT | L 7-26 | O’Connell: 156 yds, 0 TD/2 INT; D allows 350 yds. |
| Nov. 23 | @ DEN | L 14-31 | White: 68 yds; secondary torched. |
| Nov. 17 | vs. MIA | L 20-38 | Turnovers (4); Adams: 95 yds in loss. |
| Nov. 10 | @ LAC | L 10-27 | Run game stifled (42 yds); 5 sacks. |
| Nov. 3 | vs. CIN | L 21-34 | O’Connell: 210 yds; late collapse. |
Broncos win by avg. 14 pts; Raiders 0-10 when <100 rush yds.
Series History
Denver dominates the rivalry, winning 7 of last 8. All-time: Broncos lead 69-53-2 (including playoffs; DEN 2-1 postseason). Last 5 meetings:
Nov. 9, 2025: Broncos 31, Raiders 14 (DEN).
Dec. 26, 2024: Broncos 34, Raiders 14 (DEN).
Nov. 24, 2024: Raiders 29, Broncos 19 (LV).
Oct. 1, 2023: Raiders 17, Broncos 10 (LV).
Dec. 25, 2022: Broncos 34, Raiders 17 (DEN).
H2H avg. 44.2 total pts; overs hit 4/5 since 2022.
Betting Trends
Spread: Broncos 9-3 ATS (75%); Raiders 4-9 ATS (31%). DEN 5-1 ATS on road; LV 1-6 ATS at home.
Total: Over in 7 of DEN’s 12 (58%); 8 of LV’s 13 (62%). West div overs 65%.
Key Trends: Broncos 8-0 SU as 10+ faves; Raiders 0-5 when O’Connell sacked 3+ times. H2H: DEN 4-1 SU last 5.
Projected Score: Denver Broncos 30, Las Vegas Raiders 16
BRONCOS NOTES:
• BRONCOS have 9 consecutive wins this season, tied for longest streak this season (Patriots) & is longest streak in franchise history since 2012 (11). • QB BO NIX completed 29 of 45 atts. (64.4 pct.) for 321 yards & TD in Week 13. Aims for his 3rd in row with 295+ pass yards. Passed for 150 yards in Week 10 meeting. • RB RJ HARVEY had 62 scrimmage yards (35 rush, 27 rec.) & 2 rush TDs last week. Is 1 of 4 rookies with 2+ scrimmage TDs in 2+ games in 2025 (2). Aims for his 3rd in row on road with 50+ scrimmage yards & TD. • WR COURTLAND SUTTON had 5 catches for 62 yards & TD in Week 13. Aims for his 3rd in row on road with rec. TD & 3rd in row overall with 55+ rec. yards. Had 8 catches for 97 yards & 2 rec. TDs in last game at LV. • WR TROY FRANKLIN had 21 rec. yards last week. Had 5 catches for 40 yards & TD in last meeting. • TE EVAN ENGRAM led team with 6 catches for 79 yards in Week 13. Needs 2 receptions to join Jeremy Shockey as only TEs all-time with 40+ receptions in each of 1st 9 seasons. Has 5+ receptions in 2 of his past 3 on road. • LB NIK BONITTO had 3 tackles, sack & FF last week. Has sack in 4 of his past 5 on road. Had 5 tackles & 1.5 sacks in Week 10 meeting. • LB DONDREA TILLMAN had 3 tackles & sack in Week 13. Aims for his 3rd in row on road with 0.5+ sacks. Had INT in Week 10 meeting. • LB ALEX SINGLETON had 6 tackles & 2 PD last week. Has 6+ tackles in 14 consecutive games, tied 2nd-longest active streak. Had 9 tackles in Week 10 meeting. • LB DRE GREENLAW had 5 tackles & INT in Week 13. Has 5+ tackles 4 of his past 5. Had 5 tackles, TFL, FF & PD in Week 10 meeting. • CB RILEY MOSS had 4 tackles & 2 PD last week. Had 5 tackles in Week 10 meeting. • S TALANOA HUFANGA led team with 13 tackles & had 2 TFL & PD in Week 13. Has PD in 3 of his past 4. Had 9 tackles & sack in Week 10 meeting.
RAIDERS NOTES:
• QB GENO SMITH completed 18 of 23 atts. (78.3 pct.) for 165 yards & 2 TDs with 107.4 rating. Aims for his 4th in row at home with 235+ pass yards & TD. Completed 16 of 26 atts. (61.5 pct.) for 143 yards in Week 10 meeting. • RB ASHTON JEANTY had 6 catches & 61 scrimmage yards (31 rush, 30 rec.) last week. Leads rookies in scrimmage yards (886) & scrimmage TDs (8). Aims for his 4th in row with 6+ catches. Has TD in 4 of his past 5 at home. Rushed for 60 yards & TD in Week 10 meeting. • WR JACK BECH had 22 rec. yards in Week 13. • WR TRE TUCKER had 35 scrimmage yards (28 rec., 7 rush) in Week 10 meeting. • WR TYLER LOCKETT had 5 catches for 44 yards in Week 10 meeting. • TE BROCK BOWERS led team with 63 rec. yards & 2 rec. TDs last week. Aims for his 4th in row at home with 55+ rec. yards. Had 31 rec. yards in Week 10 meeting. • DE MAXX CROSBY had 9 tackles, 4 TFL & 2 sacks in Week 13. Became 5th player since 2000 with 20+ TFL in 3+ seasons. Needs TFL to surpass Aaron Donald (76) for 2nd-most games with TFL in 1st 7 seasons (76). Has TFL in 4 of his past 5. Had 5 tackles in Week 10 meeting. • DE MALCOLM KOONCE had sack last week. Aims for his 3rd in row with sack. • DE CHARLES SNOWDEN had 6 tackles, sack & PD in Week 10 meeting. • DT ADAM BUTLER had 6 tackles in Week 13. Had sack in Week 10 meeting. • LB DEVIN WHITE had 11 tackles last week. Aims for his 8th in row with 6+ tackles. Had 7 tackles in Week 10 meeting. • S JEREMY CHINN led team with career-high 17 tackles in Week 13. Has 6+ tackles in each of his 6 home games in 2025. Had 9 tackles & TFL in Week 10 meeting. • CB KYU BLU KELLY had PD last week. Had 2 INT in Week 10 meeting.
Game Odds
Denver Broncos – 7.5
Las Vegas Raiders 40.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, December 6, 2025
