LAS VEGAS (AP) — Bo Nix passed for 212 yards and rushed for a touchdown, and the Denver Broncos didn't fall behind for the first time this season as they defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 24-17 on Sunday.

The Raiders lost quarterback Geno Smith , who injured his right hand and shoulder in the third quarter and was replaced by Kenny Pickett.

The Broncos (11-2) appear to be on the verge of ending Kansas City's nine-year reign in the AFC West, and they tied idle New England for the top seed in the conference. Denver owns the tiebreaker because of its 6-0 record against common opponents; the Patriots lost to the Raiders.

In running their winning streak to 10 games, the Broncos also ended their NFL record of rallying for nine consecutive victories. Denver has its best record through 13 games

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