ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Recent history depicts Broncos vs. Raiders as a rivalry in decline. The Broncos and Raiders, who once did battle as AFC heavyweights fighting for AFC West supremacy in the days of Craig Morton and Ken Stabler, have been separated by an average of about 21 points over the past seven divisional clashes, a streak of seven Broncos wins.
But with the framework in place to build a strong team for years to come with talented players at key positions, the Raiders are in good shape to return a dormant rivalry to its halcyon days.