Raiders and Broncos Rack Up More Penalties Than First Downs

The Thursday night game between the Raiders and the Broncos was defined by a barrage of penalties. In a startling statistic, both teams recorded more penalties than first downs, an occurrence that has happened only twice since 1950.

Game Stats Overview

Each team finished with 11 penalties and 10 first downs. This pattern echoes a similarly unusual game in 1976 when the Buccaneers faced the Seahawks. Remarkably, both games featured the same contradiction: more penalties than first downs.

Key Details of the Game

• Final Score: Broncos 10, Raiders 7
• Broncos Record: 8-2
• Raiders Record: 2-7
• Game Date: Week 10
• Penalties per Team: 11
• First Downs per Team: 10

This match illustrated a frustrating night for both squads, with more infractions marking the game than successful plays. The Broncos emerged victorious, benefiting from a costly mistake by the Raiders. As a result, Denver solidified its playoff aspirations with the win.

The stat line from this game highlights an area for improvement for both teams. As they move forward in the season, reducing penalties will be crucial for their success.