Two classic AFC West rivals, the Las Vegas Raiders and Denver Broncos, couldn't be on more different trajectories as they prepare to face off for the second and final time this season at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday.

The Broncos (10-2) are right on the New England Patriots' tail for the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs, but a much more difficult schedule down the stretch puts added importance on games against teams like the Raiders (2-10).

The Broncos certainly know as well as anyone how scrappy Maxx Crosby and the Raiders defense can get, especially when they have nothing to lose.

In their first meeting in Denver last month, the Raiders' defense had Broncos quarterback Bo Nix under pressure all day and allowed just 10 points as a unit. For most teams, that's more than good enough for a wi

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