The Oakland Raiders defeated the Denver Broncos Sunday night on primetime television 30-20 at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Prior to the victory, each team entered the bout with a record of 6-2, but after the win, the Silver and Black sit atop the AFC West in first place at 7-2. The Raiders have established themselves as legitimate contenders in the AFC, and the win over the reigning Super Bowl champs proved to the league they mean business. This week the team will have an opportunity to relax and recharge its batteries, as the players and coaches get Week 10 off due to the bye.
The Week That Was: Heading Into The Bye, Oakland Raiders Sit Atop AFC West
