5 bold predictions for Broncos against Raiders

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Sep 26, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) in the fourth quarter against the New York Jets at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

Broncos rack up sacks against Raiders offensive line

The Broncos have shown that they are capable of getting to the quarterback this season, as evidenced by their 12 on the year thus far. Luckily for them, they get to face off against a Raiders offensive line that has had trouble protecting Derek Carr this season.

The Raiders offensive line has had a difficult time stopping the pass rush this season. That is evident as Las Vegas has surrendered a grand total of 15 sacks on the year, which is the fifth-most in the NFL, only behind the Tennessee Titans (20), New York Jets (18), Bears (18) and Miami Dolphins (16).

This past week, Carr was sacked three times when facing the Bears. Among the worst performers on the line was rookie Alex Leatherwood, who allowed five pressures and a sack this past weekend, per Pro Football Focus.

Expect Denver to log around five sacks against the Raiders.

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