An AFC West matchup between the Oakland Raiders (5-7) and division leader Denver Broncos (10-2) is set on December 13, Sunday at the Sports Authority Field at Mile High as Week 14 of the 2015 NFL season moves forward.
This is the second meeting between the two clubs this season with the first one going in favor of the Broncos, 16-10, O.co Coliseum on October 11.
Oakland was thrashed by division-mate Kansas City Chiefs, 34-20, last Sunday at their home stadium to lose again after bouncing back from a three-game losing slide the week before, via USA Today.
Quarterback Derek Carr played terribly, giving out three interceptions and two sacks while passing 31-of-48 for 283 yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, the Broncos continued its newly-found stride, winning their third straight game against the San Diego Chargers, 17-3, at the Qualcomm Stadium also last Sunday, as reported by Fansided.
Quarterback Brock Osweiler, who is playing in place of the injured Peyton Manning, had a decent performance, passing 16-of-26 for 166 yards, one touchdown, one interception, and one sack to lead Denver in the low-scoring victory.
After going undefeated in their first seven games, the Broncos dropped two straight to the Colts and Chiefs before going on their current three-game winning run. Denver is projected to sustain its run against the out-of-form Raiders this week.
Prediction: Broncos win, 28-10.
Oakland Raiders starting lineup
Offense: Carr (QB), Murray (RB), Reece (FB), Cooper (WR1), Crabtree (WR2), L. Smith (TE), Penn (LT), Jackson (LG), Bergstrom (C), Webb (RG), Howard (RT)
Defense: Mayowa (DE), Autry (DT), McGee (DT), Mack (DE), Heeney (OLB), Lofton (MLB), M. Smith (OLB), Carrie (CB1), Amerson (CB2), Allen (SS), Woodson (FS)
Denver Broncos starting lineup
Offense: Osweiler (QB), Hillman (RB), Thomas (WR1), Caldwell (WR2), Sanders (WR3), Daniels (TE), R. Harris (LT), Mathis (LG), Paradis (C), Vasquez (RG), Schofield (RT)
Defense: Wolfe (DE), Kilgo (NT), Jackson (DE), Barrett (OLB), Nelson (ILB), Marshall (ILB), Miller (OLB), Talib (CB1), C. Harris (CB2), Bruton (SS), Stewart (FS)