Christmas Came Early: Raiders Run Wild On Broncos in Upset Win at Denver

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Published: December 20, 2009

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... a 20-19 upset of the Denver Broncos, while laying eggs against losing teams like the Washington Redskins.

More importantly, the Raiders have pulled off many upsets in Denver since 2001, despite the overall season record.  Anytime the Raiders beat the Broncos though, especially at Denver, I'm happy with the season. 

This win also served as nice payback for the rout by the Broncos in Oakland earlier this season.

Next week, the Raiders face the Browns at Cleveland, where the Browns have made explosive plays in recent weeks with returner Joshua Cribbs and running-back Jerome Harrison.

Between four runners, the Raiders piled-up 241 running-yards and a touchdown by Michael Bush against the revamped Broncos defense at Denver.  The Raiders would also hold the potent Denver pass-rush to only one sack that came late in the game.

Bush finished the day with a 7.4 average on 18 carries with 133 running yards, a touchdown, a catch for a key first-down, and a l...

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