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Denver Broncos: Roundtable 2020 game-by-game predictions

By Steven Kriz

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 08: Drew Lock #3 of the Denver Broncos celebrates as he heads to the locker room after the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 8, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 08: Drew Lock #3 of the Denver Broncos celebrates as he heads to the locker room after the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 8, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 29: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders under center against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on December 29, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 16-15. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 29: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders under center against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on December 29, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 16-15. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

Week 17:  Las Vegas Raiders- Tylor Walden

In the season finale, the Denver Broncos welcome the Oakland, no sorry, Las Vegas Raiders. This game could very well determine a potential wild card spot when all is said and done. This will also be the second straight season where the Broncos and Raiders close out the season against each other in Denver. Last season, Shelby Harris batted down a two-point conversion to lead the Broncos to a narrow 16-15 win.

I feel as if this game will be just as close, if not closer than last season’s final game. vFor some reason, the Broncos and Raiders always play each other tough, no matter what the records are for both teams. But then again, it is a divisional game and both these teams know each other well.

I foresee Jerry Jeudy and Henry Ruggs III having big games. Both receivers will be at least 125 yards receiving.  Drew Lock and Derek Carr will have a shootout.  But the difference will be Phillip Lindsay and Melvin Gordon, who will combine for 175 yards.

I think the Raiders will take a 17-14 halftime lead on a field goal as the half expires. Both teams will score at least 20 points, but it will come down to a game winning field goal by Brandon McManus this time around. Denver gets the huge win as they blaze their way to their first playoff berth since 2015.

Final Score:  Broncos 41  Raiders 39

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