Bo Nix threw a touchdown pass as the Denver Broncos extended their NFL win streak to seven games by defeating the Las Vegas Raiders 10-7 on Thursday.
The defensive battle propelled Denver to an NFL-best 8-2 record, increasing their lead atop the AFC West over the Los Angeles Chargers (6-3). This marks their longest winning streak since 2015.
“We have a really good defense and they showed up again tonight,” Nix said. “We didn't give them the best of fields at times but they still made plays and kept them out of field goal range. They keep winning games for us and getting us the ball back and at some point we have to return the favor.”
Ashton Jeanty put Las Vegas ahead with a four-yard touchdown run 11:58 into the game, but the Broncos’ defense dominated the rest of the match.
Thanks to a bye week, Denver's next game will be on November 16 at home against AFC West rival Kansas City (5-4).
“We've got a lot of work to do,” Nix said. “But we're winning and that's all that matters.”
Author’s summary: The Denver Broncos cemented their dominance with a seventh straight win, driven by a resilient defense and key plays, solidifying their lead in the AFC West.