• The Broncos came back from a 10-point deficit to beat the Raiders, 27-24, in Denver

• Jack Hill kicked a 27-yard field goal with eight seconds left to win it

• The Raiders committed five turnovers (two interceptions, three lost fumbles)

• Charley Fuller fumbled twice in the fourth quarter on kick returns, leading to two Denver field goals, including the game-winner

• Defensive tackle Volney Peters pulled his right calf muscle and was likely to miss next week’s game against the Chargers

• Guard Wayne Hawkins experienced significant jaw pain during the game, with an abscessed tooth as the suspected culprit

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