Preview: Broncos at Raiders LAS VEGAS (Interstat) — A clash between teams at opposite ends of the NFL spectrum unfolds Sunday when the AFC-leading Denver Broncos visit the struggling Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. The Broncos (10-2) arrive riding a five-game winning streak, fresh off a 27-26 overtime road victory at Washington. Quarterback Bo Nix, a central figure in Denver’s resurgence, engineered the comeback, completing 29 of 45 passes for 321 yards and a touchdown while adding 16 yards and two scores on the ground. In his last three games, Nix has thrown for 616 yards and accounted for four total touchdowns. Conversely, the Raiders (2-10) have lost five straight, including a 31-14 defeat to the Los Angeles Chargers last week. Veteran quarterback Geno Smith has provided moments of competence, throwing for 165 yards and two touchdowns in the loss, but Las Vegas’s offense has consistently struggled to keep pace. Smith has thrown for 688 yards with four touchdowns and three interceptions over the last three games, all losses. The teams met just over a month ago in Denver, a defensive struggle the Broncos won 10-7. Denver’s current streak includes that victory and a pivotal 22-19 win over Kansas City. Despite the stark contrast in records, the Raiders are installed as a 7.5-point pregame favorite by sportsbooks, with an over/under total set at 39.5. A projection from National Statistical simulates a 29-24 Raiders victory, suggesting a potential shootout contrary to the low-scoring affair in November. For Denver, maintaining its hold on the AFC’s top seed is the priority. Running backs RJ Harvey and Jaleel McLaughlin, who combined for three touchdowns last week, will look to support Nix against a Raiders defense that allowed 31 points in its last outing. Las Vegas seeks to salvage pride and disrupt the playoff picture. Running back Ashton Jeanty, who had 15 carries for 31 yards and six receptions for 30 yards last week, is a key weapon for Smith. The Broncos’ remaining schedule includes a Christmas Day rematch with Kansas City. The Raiders face a tough road ahead with trips to Philadelphia and Houston following this contest. Kickoff is set for 1:25 p.m. PST Sunday.