The Raiders are 0-3. But they could be 3-0. The Broncos are 2-1, but could be 0-3. 

So don't be too surprised that Las Vegas is favored against Denver. The Broncos lost to the Seahawks and defeated the winless Texans and disappointing 49ers by a combined eight points needing fourth quarter comebacks. 

The Raiders have yet to play a complete game. Las Vegas goes on the road to meet the Chiefs next week. So this clearly is a circle-the-wagons game for them.

Denver's defense has put up some outstanding statistics. The quarterbacks the Broncos have faced are Geno Smith, Davis Mills and a rusty Jimmy Garoppolo. Derek Carr is a cut above those quarterbacks and has two elite receiving weapons to challenge a Denver secondary that is minus star safety Justin Simmons with Davante Adams and Darren Waller.

Russell Wilson has had only one good drive in three games for the Seahawks. He has just two TD passes and 22 yards rushing. He sure looks like he has regressed. Maxx Crosby is one of the better pass rushers in the league. Las Vegas also expects to get back from injury a pair of underrated defenders, linebacker Denzel Perryman and safety Tre'von Moehrig. 

The Raiders have owned the Broncos winning and covering six of the last seven in the series.