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Dissecting the Broncos' snap counts after their loss to the Raiders

Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware's return brought excitement to players and coaches leading up to the game.

He came back Sunday against Oakland, but he wasn't on the field much. Ware played 15 of the Broncos' 57 defensive snaps, usually coming in only in obvious passing situations.

Ware had missed the previous four games and five total this season with a back injury. Coach Gary Kubiak said throughout the week that the team would have a game plan in place regarding Ware's playing time.

That number will likely steadily increase as Ware gets more comfortable with playing since he aggravated a back injury.