Breaking: A Look at the Defenses from the Last Broncos-Raiders Game

This Sunday will be the 126th all-time regular season matchup with the Denver Broncos, and the Las Vegas Raiders will go head-to-head.

The Silver and Black lead the all-time series against the Broncos, 71-53-2, dating back to 1960. The Broncos currently rank 30th in total defense, tied for 22nd in passing, 31st in rushing, and tied for 25th in points allowed, while the Raiders rank 18th in total defense, 10th in passing, 22nd in passing, 31st in running, and tied for 25th in points allowed.

Raiders defensive back Nate Hobbs led the team in tackles in the last matchup against the Broncos. Hobbs finished the game with 12 tackles, eight of them being solo and two tackles for loss. He has 17 solo tackles, nine assists, and 1.0 sacks in four games versus the Broncos in his career.

Linebacker Alex Singleton led the way in tackles for the Broncos in the last matchup against the Raiders. Singleton finished the game with eight tackles, four solo, and one pass defended. He has 19 solo tackles and 10 assists in four games versus the Raiders in his career.

In the first matchup against the Broncos back in Week 1, Raiders star defensive end Maxx Crosby finished the game with five tackles, two solos, and one sack on quarterback Russell Wilson. Crosby is known for playing well against the Broncos and has 27 solo tackles, 14 assists, and 12.5 sacks in nine games versus the Broncos in his career.

Broncos star cornerback Patrick Surtain II finished the game against the Raiders in the last matchup with two tackles and three passes defended. Raiders rookie cornerback Jakorian Bennett also played well in his first-ever NFL game and the last matchup against the Broncos. Bennett finished the game playing 64 total snaps and seven solo tackles.

The Silver and Black look to extend the all-time series against the Broncos with a win and ultimately end the season strong heading into the 2024 offseason.