Broncos-Raiders: A Disturbing Reality in Denver

As the final seconds tick away of the Denver Broncos' game against the Raiders today, the players must think about why this keeps happening. Why do they have inspiring, statement wins against teams that they are not supposed to beat, and then get their proverbial "butts" kicked by teams who are clearly worse then them? The Raiders have not scored more than 23 points in a game all season, and today they scored 31. They had not scored an offensive touchdown in their last three games, and today they scored three. The Falcons came into Oakland and walked all over them, and then the Raiders came into Denver and walked all over the Broncos. Losing games they are supposed to be winning is becoming a disturbing reality for the Broncos. The Broncos do not have any excuses for today's embarrassment. The offensive line played up to their normal standard, not allowing any sacks. The turnovers hurt them, but did not doom them as in other weeks. The Raiders simply looked like they "wanted it more." I ... (link)