Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (#18). (Photo : Getty Images)
Undefeated squad Denver Broncos (4-0) is set to extend its winning streak to five in opening the 2015 NFL season against the Oakland Raiders (2-2) in an AFC West match at the O.co Coliseum on October 11, Sunday.
The Broncos' defense led the team past the Minnesota Vikings, 23-20, during their Week 4 game at the Sports Authority Field at Mile High last Sunday, via ESPN.
When it comes to the offense, Denver's running plays carried the team after weeks of relying on Peyton Manning with running back Ronnie Hillman converting a 72-yard touchdown run, the longest by a Broncos' player in 15 years.
The Raiders are coming off a heartbreaking 22-20 loss to the Bears also last Sunday at the Soldier Field as Chicago's returning quarterback Jay Cutler led the final field goal run, as per USA Today.
It was the second straight defeat for Oakland after opening the season on a two-game winning streak.
Denver is expected to win this match as they had been undefeated at the O.co Coliseum in their last four visits, winning by an average of 17.8 points.
Prediction: Broncos win, 24-17.
Denver Broncos starting lineup
Offense: Manning (QB), Anderson (RB), Thomas (WR1), Norwood (WR2), Sanders (WR3), Daniels (TE), R. Harris (LT), Mathis (LG), Paradis (C), Vasquez (RG), Schofield (RT)
Defense: Walker (DE), Williams (NT), Jackson (DE), Ware (OLB), Trevathan (ILB), Marshall (ILB), Miller (OLB), Talib (CB1), C. Harris (CB2), Ward (SS), Stewart (FS)
Oakland Raiders starting lineup
Offense: Carr (QB), Murray (RB), Reece (FB), Cooper (WR1), Crabtree (WR2), Rivera (TE), Penn (LT), Jackson (LG), Hudson (C), Webb (RG), Howard (RT)
Defense: Tuck (DE), Williams (DT), Ellis (DT), Mack (DE), Armstrong (OLB), Lofton (MLB), Smith (OLB), Hayden (CB1), Carrie (CB2), Asante (SS), Woodson (FS)
