This game was one that I don’t think anyone had the Raiders
slotted for a win. I know I didn’t… The Raiders have been playing pathetic as
of recently a defense that at the beginning of this season looked like it could
be one of the best in the NFL. Only to land flat on their faces and end up as
one of the worst defenses in the league. The main bright spot is the fact that
there has been bright spots for the offense all season at time Palmer has
looked pretty sharp like he did in this game but when he does the defense can’t
seem to hold up there end of the bargain. This game was no different…
Game #13 – Denver
Broncos at Oakland Raiders
Offense: B- (C.Palmer
19/30 273yrds 2TD, 1INT, D.McFadden 11/52yrds, D.Hayward-Bey 5/82yrds 1TD): The
offense didn’t look half bad out there against a Broncos defense that is pretty
talented. Carson seemed to make all the right throws tonight just some of them
were a little off the mark. McFadden looked like he needs a couple of more
games to get back to his old form. But there is promise for him in this zone
blocking scheme yet. But that is going to happen well after this season is over
and the Raiders are talking about who to take with their top 5 pick in the draft.
But for this game they gave it a lot of heart but just came up short…
Defense: C- (Passing
Yrds All. 310yrds, Rushing Yrds All. 140yrds, 1TO): The defense on the
other hand was facing a rejuvenated Payton Manning. Who threw all over the Raiders
defense in both meetings this season. This Broncos offense has been magical
over the past few weeks and they continued their roll winning their 8th
straight game this season. And officially putting the nail in the Raiders
coffin for this season at least. The thing that surprised me was the dominance by
the Broncos running game who racked up almost 150 yards on the ground. These
two teams are done for this year but I cant wait to see this rivalry blossom over the next couple
of years…
Final Score: Broncos
26, Raiders 13
Overall: D
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