About Reilly Mile High

Thursday, Nov. 6 can’t come soon enough. When it does, Mile High will be electric in only the way Broncos–Raiders games are. 

A rivalry filled with decades of bad blood and unforgettable memories, this AFC West matchup will be a pure fistfight from start to finish. It’s always personal for Broncos Country when these teams get together under the lights, and Sunday night will be no exception.

Denver will be focused on defending its home-field advantage in the battle for the AFC West against a Raiders team that has dominated Denver the past few seasons. Both teams will be looking to make a statement, but with the Raiders struggling this season, all eyes will be on Denver to see if they can dominate their cross-state rivals come Thursday night.

The lights will be bright on Thursday night at Mile High, and not just because your TV is turned up. When these two teams meet, it’s always more than just a game. The Broncos and Raiders have a rivalry with real bite — history, grudges, big plays, and angry fans. 

As Denver hosts Las Vegas, all eyes will be on whether the Broncos can reclaim home-field dominance in the AFC West — especially since the Raiders have had the upper hand in recent years.

The rivalry between Denver and the Raiders dates back decades. The two clubs have met more than 130 times, and the Raiders lead the all‐time series by a significant margin (about 73-55-2). Historically, from 1963 through 1976 the Broncos managed just a 2–24–2 record against the Raiders. Denver Broncos Then there was a stretch in the mid-1990s when the Broncos turned things around under coach Mike Shanahan, but the legacy of Raiders dominance still looms. 

So with that history in mind — the bad blood, the frequent battles, the Monday nights, the playoff echoes — this upcoming game is more than just another divisional tilt. For the Broncos, it’s a chance to send a message: they may be weaker on paper this season than in some past seasons, but they’ll be fighting to protect the home turf and reclaim a bit of respect in this rivalry. For the Raiders, despite struggles this year, a win in Denver would reaffirm their place as the thorn in Broncos Country.

Advantages lean toward the Broncos at home: the altitude, the crowd and the tradition. But mentally they have to overcome the recent trend. Over the last decade Denver is roughly 6-13 against the Raiders, a stat that hangs over the locker room. The atmosphere will be electric and emotional, with both fan bases knowing exactly what this matchup means.

This rivalry goes deeper than the field. Broncos Country stands for toughness, altitude grit and a fan base that bleeds orange and blue. Raiders Nation thrives on chaos and swagger, carrying the outlaw identity from its Oakland days. When these teams collide it becomes a fight for pride, history and heart. Mile High will erupt with every hit, every flag and every score. This isn’t just a Thursday night game — it’s a test of wills and a battle for bragging rights.