Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders Prediction & Picks - NFL

Prediction published on 12/7/25, 12:17 PM  by Erik Gibbs in NFL Picks

The Denver Broncos and Las Vegas Raiders meet again on Sunday in a matchup that could shape the final stretch of the AFC West race, and both enter this rematch with very different momentum. Denver comes in playing some of its most complete football of the year, stacking wins behind a disciplined defense and a mistake-free offense.

Las Vegas, on the other hand, is in freefall, burdened by injuries and an offense that struggles to sustain drives. Their previous meeting was a defensive slugfest, and the setting at Allegiant Stadium adds another layer of urgency for a Raiders team trying to stop a six-game slide. Recent trends tell a clear story: Denver's physicality at the line of scrimmage overwhelmed Las Vegas in the first matchup, and unless the Raiders find a cleaner rhythm early, the matchup could tilt the same way.

The Raiders' recent results reflect a team unable to find stability. Their offense has shown flashes, particularly in spurts where Geno Smith is allowed to settle in, but turnovers and protection breakdowns have repeatedly killed momentum. Las Vegas' defense, normally anchored by Maxx Crosby, has struggled to compensate for its mounting injuries. A 10–7 loss in their latest outing underscored the lack of scoring punch and how thin the margins have become.

Denver, meanwhile, has won five of its last six and looks like a team that finally understands its identity. Bo Nix continues to play within structure, avoiding the big mistakes that once hampered this offense. Even in games where the Broncos don't light up the scoreboard, their defense routinely dictates the terms.