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Matt McGloin to depend on 'playmaker' Amari Cooper after stepping in as Oakland Raiders QB

Although the Oakland Raiders already have secured their first postseason berth since 2002, they still have plenty to play for when they close their 2016 regular-season schedule against the Denver Broncos on Sunday.

But Oakland will be taking on its AFC West rival without the quarterback who led them to their best record since 2000. Derek Carr suffered a broken leg in last week's game against the Indianapolis Colts, moving Matt McGloin into the Raiders' starting lineup.

"Football's a team game," Oakland Pro Bowl wide receiver Amari Cooper said. "We're going to rally behind Matt.