Final · Kickoff
2011 Regular season · Week 1 · Sports Authority Field at Mile High · Monday Night
Historical final score from the WHYNFL results archive. WHYNFL preserves the team labels of the time and converts supplied Eastern kickoff times. Team links open today's franchise hubs. Historical box scores and play-by-play are not supplied.
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The Oakland Raiders beat the Denver Broncos 23–20 on the road at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Week 1 of the 2011 regular season on September 12, 2011. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Raiders to 1–0 and dropped the Broncos to 0–1. The Raiders finished 2011 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs. The Broncos finished 2011 at 8–8 and lost in the Divisional round.
In their previous meeting, the Oakland Raiders won 39–23 on December 19, 2010. When they met again, the Denver Broncos won 38–24 on November 6, 2011.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Broncos lead the series 15–10 after meeting No. 25 since 1999 Full series history
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
Las Vegas added a running back from its practice squad after Jeanty missed Friday's practice with ankle and foot injuries.
Cleveland's quarterback and running back lost nearly $30,000 combined for a celebration against Pittsburgh, while TreVeyon Henderson and Jarrian Jones were also docked for Week 4 plays.
