Coming off record day, Derek Carr faces steeper challenge in Broncos' defense

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The Denver Broncos know what's waiting for them Sunday.

Many of the players in the locker room haven't actually seen it: The Oakland Raiders' faithful in a full boil because their team is in contention for a division title. With the Raiders at 6-2 for the first time since 2001, the Broncos (also at 6-2) have already been briefed that it will be like old times in Oakland Sunday night in what has been a fierce rivalry through the years.

"I think the guys know, they understand, first off, what it's like to play there," Broncos coach Gary Kubiak said. “We all know the atmosphere, how tough it is to play, but the fact that they've got a really good football team … Probably the…