Las Vegas Raiders run over Broncos, stay alive in AFC Playoff race

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Dec 26, 2021; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders interim coach Rich Bisaccia reacts against the Denver Broncos in the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Las Vegas Raiders run over Broncos, stay alive in AFC Playoff race

Looking Ahead

Week 17 will bring the biggest game of the Raiders season so far, as they travel to Indianapolis to take on the upstart Colts. Led by an elite running back in Johnathan Taylor, the Colts have been running all over their opponents as of late, and are fresh off victories against the New England Patriots and Arizona Cardinals their last two times out.

Indianapolis is dealing with a bunch of COVID issues right now, including some of their key defenders, including all-world linebacker Darius Leonard. The Raiders should be able to run against them, much like they did against Denver in this one, but the turnovers have to stop if they are going to be legitimate contenders over the next two weekends.

Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders talks with offensive coordinator Greg Olson during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium on November 15, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Las Vegas Raiders X-Factors against the Denver Broncos in Week 16

The Las Vegas Raiders have a must-win game against the Denver Broncos in Week 16, and here are the X-Factors for victory No. 8.

Las Vegas has a golden opportunity to punch their ticket to the playoffs over the next two games, but they will have to play better than they did in this one if they hope to win next week. Colts quarterback Carson Wentz is nothing to send home about, much like Lock, but being able to stop this elite run game could be more than they bargained for.

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