Denver's defense bailed out the Broncos in a 10-7 squeaker over the reeling Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night, sacking Geno Smith six times to atone for spotty performances on offense and special teams. The Broncos (8-2) own the league's best record, but they didn't look anything like it on a windy night in the Rocky Mountains.

Geno Smith struggled all evening with a relentless Denver Broncos pass rush as the Las Vegas Raiders quarterback was sacked six times in a 10-7 loss.

DENVER--The Las Vegas Raiders (2-7) yet again found new ways to lose a Nation Football League in a 10-7 loss to the Denver Broncos (8-2). In our latest episode

Denver's defense bailed out the Broncos in a 10-7 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night. The Broncos sacked Geno Smith six times to make up for their spotty performances on offense and special teams.

The Denver Broncos temporarily moved to the top of the AFC standings with their Thursday night win over the Las Vegas Raiders.

Additionally, the Broncos elevated tight end Marcedes Lewis and cornerback Reese Taylor from the practice squad. Bandy was a promotion, meaning he'll stay on the 53-man roster after Thursday night, whereas, Lewis and Taylor are elevations, so they'll be placed back on the practice squad on Friday.