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As the NFL season enters its second half, the Denver Broncos and Las Vegas Raiders are headed in opposite directions.
The Broncos have had a strong first few months of the year, totaling a 7-2 record that’s tied for the best mark in the NFL. That puts Denver in first place in the AFC West as the team tries to unseat the Kansas City Chiefs for the division crown.
The biggest reason the Broncos have won seven games this season is their fourth-quarter play. Second-year quarterback Bo Nix has been up and down this year, but his best moments have consistently come late in games, leading Denver to wins in four of its last five. However, the Broncos’ defense is the true star of the team, as the unit has allowed more than 30 points just once this season.
Meanwhile, the Raiders’ season could not have started worse, with a 2-6 record. Entering the year, Las Vegas expected a big jump thanks to the additions of head coach Pete Carroll and quarterback Geno Smith, two figures who made the playoffs together with the Seattle Seahawks.
However, Smith has had a tough season, as the 35-year-old is currently tied for the league lead in interceptions with 11. Carroll’s influence also hasn’t played out as the Raiders hoped, since the team has lost four of its six games by at least two scores.
The Raiders appear headed for another last-place finish in the AFC West, which will lead to more questions about the future of the club, while Denver could win the division for the first time since 2015 — the same year the team last won the Super Bowl.
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First quarter
8:25 p.m. — Denver won the coin toss and elected to defer. Las Vegas’ first play of the game was a run by Ashton Jeanty for no gain. Smith’s first pass in the post-Meyers era was to Dont’e Thornton for a gain of four. He then hit Tyler Lockett for a gain of six.
Seattle’s offensive plan on the first drive has been to chip away yardage. Jeanty picked up five yards on a carry, and then quarterback Geno Smith picked up six on a rush of his own. Another Jeanty gain of five, and a Lockett gain of nine were the last plays of the drive. The Raiders had a false start and Smith was sacked for a nine-yard loss before Las Vegas punted.
Pre-game
8:15 p.m. — Before the national anthem, the NFL held a moment of silence for Marshawn Kneeland, the Dallas Cowboys player who passed away suddenly on November 6.
A moment of silence for Marshawn Kneeland. pic.twitter.com/2lgv8Sk2mw
— NFL (@NFL) November 7, 2025
8:01 p.m. — We are about 15 minutes from kickoff. This matchup looks bad on paper, but it is an important AFC West divisional matchup. The Broncos have a chance for the best record in the NFL with a win, and the Raiders can look to pull off a big upset.
Another storyline to watch in the game is the Las Vegas passing attack. This will be the first game since Jakobi Meyers was traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars at the NFL trade deadline.
7:55 p.m. — The Raiders will be wearing silver helmets and pants, but rather than their classic black jerseys, will be rocking white jerseys on the road in Denver.
Focused on the mission. #LVvsDEN pic.twitter.com/21SvqRpiKG
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) November 7, 2025
7:25 p.m. — The Broncos will be wearing throwback uniforms for the game. Denver will don blue helmets, orange jerseys and white pants and will feature the throwback logo.
#TNFonPrime 🔜 pic.twitter.com/2geuSH9lJj
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) November 7, 2025
7:05 p.m. — We are a little over an hour from kickoff. Both teams have released their inactives for the game.
Las Vegas
Inactives for #LVvsDEN pic.twitter.com/IcRq4xfuGh
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) November 6, 2025
Denver
👀 our inactives for #LVvsDEN.
📰 » https://t.co/Q3AyV5ZOKP pic.twitter.com/Vwmcqd0HOT
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) November 6, 2025
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Raiders vs. Broncos start time
- Date: Thursday, Nov. 6
- Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
The AFC West matchup between the Raiders and Broncos will kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET live from Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, Nov. 6.
Raiders vs. Broncos TV Channel
Amazon Prime Video will have the national broadcast of this Thursday night game, with Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit on the call. Additionally, the game on the local ABC channels in both Denver and Las Vegas.
Raiders schedule 2025
| Date | Opponent | Time | TV Channel |
| 11/6 | @ Broncos | 8:15 p.m. | Prime Video |
| 11/17 | vs. Cowboys | 8:15 p.m. | ABC/ESPN |
| 11/23 | vs. Browns | 4:05 p.m. | CBS |
| 11/30 | @ Chargers | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| 12/7 | vs. Broncos | 4:05 p.m. | CBS |
| 12/14 | @ Eagles | 1:00 p.m. | Fox |
| 12/21 | @ Texans | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| TBD | vs. Giants | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | vs. Chiefs | TBD | TBD |
Broncos schedule 2025
| Date | Opponent | Time | TV Channel |
| 11/6 | vs. Raiders | 8:15 p.m. | Prime Video |
| 11/16 | vs. Chiefs | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| 11/30 | @ Commanders | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
| 12/7 | @ Raiders | 4:05 p.m. | CBS |
| 12/14 | vs. Packers | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| 12/21 | vs. Jaguars | 4:05 p.m. | Fox |
| 12/25 | @ Chiefs | 8:15 p.m. | Prime Video |
| TBD | vs. Chargers | TBD | TBD |
