Broncos Set Seven Historic Records in Win Against Raiders
The Denver Broncos achieved a milestone victory against the Las Vegas Raiders, winning 24-17 at Allegiant Stadium. This victory marks their 11th win of the season, a feat not seen since 2015. With this win, the Broncos regained the top seed in the AFC playoffs.
Historic Records Set by the Broncos
During the game, several impressive records were established, reflecting the team’s strong performance throughout the season. Here are the notable achievements:
- Longest Winning Streak: The Broncos have an active 10-game winning streak, which is currently the best in the NFL, shared only with the New England Patriots. This is Denver’s longest streak since 2012.
- Consecutive Road Wins: With five consecutive road victories, the Broncos tie for the fourth-longest away winning streak in their franchise history.
- Overall Performance: Denver has achieved 16 victories in their last 20 games, boasting an impressive .800 winning percentage, the best in the NFL during that stretch.
Individual Highlights
Several players also made personal achievements during the game:
- Courtland Sutton: The wide receiver moved into sixth place in all-time receiving yards for the Broncos with 6,113 yards, surpassing Steve Watson.
- Bo Nix: The quarterback entered the top 10 for career passing yards with 6,729, plus ranks among the top 10 in multiple passing categories.
- Marvin Mims Jr.: He achieved a 48-yard punt return for a touchdown, his first career punt return score.
- RJ Harvey: The rookie running back scored his ninth touchdown of the season, tying for the fourth-most touchdowns by a Broncos rookie.
- Nik Bonitto: He recorded two sacks, bringing his multi-sack game total to seven since the start of the 2024 season.
Next Steps for the Broncos
The Broncos look poised to build on this momentum as they prepare for their upcoming matchup against the Green Bay Packers. The focus will be on maintaining their winning streak and solidifying their playoff position.
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