Sep 13 1:20a by Brian Floyd
At the time, it seemed like a basic play: Kyle Orton rolled to his right and was supposed to throw back to his left. The play itself was wide-open and the Denver Broncos were poised to make a big play. But without any real pressure, Orton watched the ball squirt out of his hands, the result of a re-grip gone wrong.
All of a sudden, the Broncos went from driving for the tie to handing the ball over to the Oakland Raiders. And the Raiders took advantage.
Darren McFadden ripped off a long run, setting up the Raiders at the one-yard-line after being stopped just short of the end zone. On the next play, Jason Campbell took it himself, lunging into the end zone with a push from Michael Bush. In mere moments, Denver watched the tide turn as the Raiders made it a two score game.
With 9:27 to go, the Raiders lead the Broncos, 23-12. And, of course, the "We want Tebow" chants are out in force.
For more on the Raiders head over to Silver and Black Pride. For more on the Broncos, check out Mile High Report. Follow the rest week one of the regular season at SB Nation NFL.
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Broncos Vs. Raiders Score: Kyle Orton Fumbles, Darren McFadden Takes Advantage
Sep 13
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