The Raiders really need a win, but it probably won’t come this week.  At least they are not 14.5 dogs like last week against Seattle.  The Raiders have been much better against the pass than the run this season, but I wouldn’t want to be the secondary playing Peyton Manning a week after he got pillaged by Tom Brady and the Pats.  Manning “stunk” in his opinion and still threw for over 400 yards.  I do believe that the Broncos will exploit this weak Raiders run defense, but you can still put around 300 yards in the bank for Peyton with at least two TDs.

Despite the Raiders 0-8 record this year, they have been a scrappy team.  They turned a blowout into a closer game last week against the Hawks, in a game they were predicted to lose by more than two touchdowns.  These two teams are rivals, but last season when Denver went to Oakland they dismantled the Raiders, leading 31-0 at halftime.  I see a similar game brewing up in this one.  You never want to face a pissed off Peyton Manning.

BRONCOS 37 – RAIDERS 17

FANTASY BEAST – PEYTON MANNING