The Broncos just won the AFC West this past week (9-3) and have a big AFC showdown the following week at Baltimore which could determine home field in the playoffs. It's been a short week and the Broncos who often start slow could come out flat....
On the other hand the Raiders have been abysmal. But they will always get up for this match and there's a lil extra emotion in Raiders Camp with the passing of Coach Allen's Father this week...
Expect the Raiders to start the game with high emotion and a lot of focus. Darren Mcfadden is expected to play which will give the offense a boost and they should be able to exploit the Denver linebackers with TE Brandon Myers in the passing game as well.
Not sure the Raiders will be able to hang on especially after halftime when Peyton Manning makes great adjustments but in this game at home on national tv the raiders will keep it close at least the first half ....
RAIDERS FIRST HALF +6.5 5 stars