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11-11-2005, 10:35 AM
minibronco's Super DEN@OAK Preview! (Cleaner Format)
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL!?!?!?!?!
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OVERVIEW
Fresh off a week’s rest, the Denver Broncos (6-2) look to remain atop the AFC West with a key divisional game Sunday in Oakland against the Raiders (3-5). Kickoff at McAfee Coliseum is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. PST.
The Broncos, who defeated Philadelphia 49-21 in their last game before their bye week, and Raiders have identical records of 316-222-6 (.586) since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger. This season, both Denver (6 giveaways) and Oakland (7 giveaways) have been adept at protecting the football and rank No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, in the NFL in fewest turnovers.
The Broncos have been extremely successful after the bye week, compiling a 12-4 record and the NFL’s third-best winning percentage (.750) in those games since the bye was introduced in 1990. Denver has won seven of its last 10 road games against Oakland, including last season’s 31-3 victory on Oct. 17.
The Broncos own the NFL’s best record in the month of November (.718 / 28-11) since 1995. Denver will look to improve that total Sunday against Oakland, which is the lone divisional opponent that it has yet to play this season.
Oakland is coming off a 27-23 loss to Kansas City at Arrowhead Stadium last week. Leading by three points with five seconds remaining and the Chiefs on its 1-yard line, Oakland was unable to prevent Kansas City running back Larry Johnson from plunging into the end zone for the game-winning score.
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THE LAST TIME OAKLAND 25, at DENVER 24 (INVESCO FIELD AT MILE HIGH, 11/28/04)
On a snowy evening at INVESCO Field at Mile High, Oakland rallied from an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter to send the Broncos to a 25-24 defeat in front of a national-television audience on ESPN’s Sunday Night Football and 75,936 fans.
The Broncos had a chance to win the game after Jake Plummer drove his team downfield in the final minutes of the contest, but a 43-yard Jason Elam field goal attempt was blocked by Langston Walker to seal the victory for Oakland.
Ahead 3-0 in the second quarter, Plummer found wide receiver Rod Smith deep for an 85-yard touchdown pass, giving Denver a 10-0 lead. It marked the eighth-longest pass play in Broncos history and set career-highs in yardage for both players.
Oakland rebounded quickly as Doug Gabriel returned the kickoff to the Raiders’ 49-yard line. The return set up a 42-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Kerry Collins to wide receiver Jerry Porter with just 23 seconds remaining in the half.
Oakland capitalized on a Reuben Droughns fumble at the start of the second half with a 14-yard touchdown pass from Collins to Porter, and took a 13-10 lead. Denver regained control in the fourth quarter when Plummer found wide receiver Ashley Lelie for a 57-yard strike that set up a Droughns 3-yard touchdown run, putting the Broncos ahead 17-13.
The Broncos upped their lead on Oakland's next drive, as defensive tackle Monsanto Pope tipped a Collins pass at the line of scrimmage. The ball was intercepted by defensive tackle Ellis Johnson, who returned it 32 yards for the score.
With the Broncos holding a 24-13 advantage with six minutes remaining in the game, the Raiders mounted a comeback beginning with a 6-yard touchdown pass from Collins to Ronald Curry, bringing Oakland within five after missing a two-point conversion attempt.
After a 63-yard pass from Collins to Curry brought the Raiders to the Denver 10-yard line, they would take the lead on Porter's third touchdown reception of the game, a 5-yard pass from Collins on fourth-and-goal from the 5-yard line with 1:49 left to play in the game.
Down by 1, Plummer completed passes of 16, 14, and 12 yards to set up a 43-yard field goal attempt by Elam, but Oakland's Walker batted down the kick to end Denver's comeback hopes.
Droughns finished the game with 102 yards rushing on 28 attempts, his sixth 100-yard game in the past seven, while Plummer completed 14-of-23 passes for 245 yards with a touchdown and an interception.
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BRONCOS/RAIDERS CONNECTIONS
Former Oakland Raiders:
S Marques Anderson played for the Raiders in 2004, recording 72 tackles (54 solo) and one interception for the team.
Former Denver Broncos:
Raiders DT Ted Washington played for Denver in 1994 season… Oakland Defensive Line Assistant Keith Millard held a similar position with the Broncos from 2001-04.
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HEALTHOne Pre-Game Injury Report, as of November 13, 2005
POS. PLAYER INJURY WED. THURS. FRI.
DENVER BRONCOS
CB Champ Bailey Hamstring P P
S Sam Brandon Shoulder P P
TE/LS Mike Leach Finger P P
OAKLAND RAIDERS
G Langston Walker Abdomen O* O*
CB Charles Woodson Fibula O* O*
DE Bobby Hamilton Ankle Q* Q*
DB Renaldo Hill Hip Q* Q*
WR Randy Moss Groin/Ribs/Pelvis Q* Q
G Brad Badger Knee P P
S Jarrod Cooper Hamstring P P
RB Zack Crockett Ankle P P
LB DeLawrence Grant Ankle P P
DE Tommy Kelly Ankle P P
G Ron Stone Ribs P* P
DEFINITION OF CATEGORIES
Probable (P): Likely to Play
Questionable (Q): Status Uncertain
Doubtful (D): Probably Won't Play
Out (O): Won't Play
*- Denotes did not practice
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ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL!?!?!?!?!
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OVERVIEW
Fresh off a week’s rest, the Denver Broncos (6-2) look to remain atop the AFC West with a key divisional game Sunday in Oakland against the Raiders (3-5). Kickoff at McAfee Coliseum is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. PST.
The Broncos, who defeated Philadelphia 49-21 in their last game before their bye week, and Raiders have identical records of 316-222-6 (.586) since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger. This season, both Denver (6 giveaways) and Oakland (7 giveaways) have been adept at protecting the football and rank No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, in the NFL in fewest turnovers.
The Broncos have been extremely successful after the bye week, compiling a 12-4 record and the NFL’s third-best winning percentage (.750) in those games since the bye was introduced in 1990. Denver has won seven of its last 10 road games against Oakland, including last season’s 31-3 victory on Oct. 17.
The Broncos own the NFL’s best record in the month of November (.718 / 28-11) since 1995. Denver will look to improve that total Sunday against Oakland, which is the lone divisional opponent that it has yet to play this season.
Oakland is coming off a 27-23 loss to Kansas City at Arrowhead Stadium last week. Leading by three points with five seconds remaining and the Chiefs on its 1-yard line, Oakland was unable to prevent Kansas City running back Larry Johnson from plunging into the end zone for the game-winning score.
http://images.nfl.com/u/photos/pl_177629.jpg
THE LAST TIME OAKLAND 25, at DENVER 24 (INVESCO FIELD AT MILE HIGH, 11/28/04)
On a snowy evening at INVESCO Field at Mile High, Oakland rallied from an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter to send the Broncos to a 25-24 defeat in front of a national-television audience on ESPN’s Sunday Night Football and 75,936 fans.
The Broncos had a chance to win the game after Jake Plummer drove his team downfield in the final minutes of the contest, but a 43-yard Jason Elam field goal attempt was blocked by Langston Walker to seal the victory for Oakland.
Ahead 3-0 in the second quarter, Plummer found wide receiver Rod Smith deep for an 85-yard touchdown pass, giving Denver a 10-0 lead. It marked the eighth-longest pass play in Broncos history and set career-highs in yardage for both players.
Oakland rebounded quickly as Doug Gabriel returned the kickoff to the Raiders’ 49-yard line. The return set up a 42-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Kerry Collins to wide receiver Jerry Porter with just 23 seconds remaining in the half.
Oakland capitalized on a Reuben Droughns fumble at the start of the second half with a 14-yard touchdown pass from Collins to Porter, and took a 13-10 lead. Denver regained control in the fourth quarter when Plummer found wide receiver Ashley Lelie for a 57-yard strike that set up a Droughns 3-yard touchdown run, putting the Broncos ahead 17-13.
The Broncos upped their lead on Oakland's next drive, as defensive tackle Monsanto Pope tipped a Collins pass at the line of scrimmage. The ball was intercepted by defensive tackle Ellis Johnson, who returned it 32 yards for the score.
With the Broncos holding a 24-13 advantage with six minutes remaining in the game, the Raiders mounted a comeback beginning with a 6-yard touchdown pass from Collins to Ronald Curry, bringing Oakland within five after missing a two-point conversion attempt.
After a 63-yard pass from Collins to Curry brought the Raiders to the Denver 10-yard line, they would take the lead on Porter's third touchdown reception of the game, a 5-yard pass from Collins on fourth-and-goal from the 5-yard line with 1:49 left to play in the game.
Down by 1, Plummer completed passes of 16, 14, and 12 yards to set up a 43-yard field goal attempt by Elam, but Oakland's Walker batted down the kick to end Denver's comeback hopes.
Droughns finished the game with 102 yards rushing on 28 attempts, his sixth 100-yard game in the past seven, while Plummer completed 14-of-23 passes for 245 yards with a touchdown and an interception.
http://images.nfl.com/u/photos/pl_177514.jpg
BRONCOS/RAIDERS CONNECTIONS
Former Oakland Raiders:
S Marques Anderson played for the Raiders in 2004, recording 72 tackles (54 solo) and one interception for the team.
Former Denver Broncos:
Raiders DT Ted Washington played for Denver in 1994 season… Oakland Defensive Line Assistant Keith Millard held a similar position with the Broncos from 2001-04.
http://images.nfl.com/u/photos/pl_177626.jpg
HEALTHOne Pre-Game Injury Report, as of November 13, 2005
POS. PLAYER INJURY WED. THURS. FRI.
DENVER BRONCOS
CB Champ Bailey Hamstring P P
S Sam Brandon Shoulder P P
TE/LS Mike Leach Finger P P
OAKLAND RAIDERS
G Langston Walker Abdomen O* O*
CB Charles Woodson Fibula O* O*
DE Bobby Hamilton Ankle Q* Q*
DB Renaldo Hill Hip Q* Q*
WR Randy Moss Groin/Ribs/Pelvis Q* Q
G Brad Badger Knee P P
S Jarrod Cooper Hamstring P P
RB Zack Crockett Ankle P P
LB DeLawrence Grant Ankle P P
DE Tommy Kelly Ankle P P
G Ron Stone Ribs P* P
DEFINITION OF CATEGORIES
Probable (P): Likely to Play
Questionable (Q): Status Uncertain
Doubtful (D): Probably Won't Play
Out (O): Won't Play
*- Denotes did not practice
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