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The AFC West might be the toughest division in football, and if the Raiders are going to take a step forward in 2026, they'll have to find a way to beat the teams they see twice every year.

In Part 1 of our AFC West Preview Series, Cody Alexander of MatchQuarters.com joins Jesse Merrick to break down the Denver Broncos and examine how they match up against the Silver & Black heading into the season.

🏴‍☠️ How much have the Raiders closed the gap on Denver?

🏴‍☠️ Why losing John Franklin-Myers could matter more than people think

🏴‍☠️ How Ashton Jeanty and the Raiders' rushing attack could challenge the Broncos defense

🏴‍☠️ Why 12 personnel could be the key to attacking Denver

🏴‍☠️ How Brock Bowers creates matchup problems for the Broncos

🏴‍☠️ What Jaylen Waddle adds to Denver's offense

🏴‍☠️ Why Bo Nix and the Broncos offense could take another step forward

🏴‍☠️ How Rob Leonard's defense might attack Denver

🏴‍☠️ Where the Raiders have advantages—and where Denver still has the edge

The Broncos reached the AFC Championship Game last season and return one of the NFL's most complete rosters. So where exactly do the Raiders stack up against them today? Cody and Jesse break it all down.

👇 Question of the Day:

How do you think the Raiders match up against the Broncos right now? What gives you confidence, and what concerns you the most heading into the season?

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