For two teams in the AFC West, this matchup is going to be pivotal.
For the Denver Broncos, a win would move them into the forefront of the AFC teams playing.
For the Oakland Raiders, it would help prove the team is moving forward and back towards respect that has been lacking for years.
But this game means oh so much more than this.
For Denver, it is a chance to face an AFC West team. Their two opponents so far, the Bengals and the Browns combined for eight wins. Not bad if you had one team, but together it was four wins each.
In their first game, Denver was held down by a Bengals defense, until a small miracle of deflection gave Denver a win.
In their second game, they played a team that has scored a single offensive TD in the last 32 games.
For the Raiders, after a hard-fought game one ...
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Oakland Raiders Vs Denver Broncos: Welcome to The Black Hole, Orton
Posted: 23rd September 2009 by Raider Card Addict in NFLComments Off on Oakland Raiders Vs Denver Broncos: Welcome to The Black Hole, Orton