It’s up and down for Broncos, Keenum

The Raiders host the Denver Broncos at 5:15 p.m. on “Monday Night Football.” The Broncos are coming

The Orange Rush

Running back Phillip Lindsay has been one of the biggest surprises in the NFL. An undrafted rookie from the University of Colorado, Lindsay has rushed for 991 yards and nine touchdowns. He is second in NFL yards per carry (5.4) and he ran for 107 yards against the Raiders earlier in the year. Lindsay has struggled in his last two games, with 28 carries for 44 yards.

Edge lords

The best edge rushing duo in the NFL resides in Denver. Outside linebackers Von Miller (14.5) and Bradley Chubb (12) have combined for 26½ of the team’s 42 sacks. Miller’s eight career sacks against the Raiders is his third most against any team in the NFL. Chubb, a first-round pick, leads all rookies in sacks.

Picksmas Eve

Two streaks are on the line on Christmas Eve. Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has not thrown an interception in eight consecutive games, and the Bron- cos have forced an interception for five games in a row. Cornerback Chris Harris Jr. and safety Darian Stewart lead the team with three interceptions each, but the Broncos said Wednesday that Harris would be placed on season-ending IR. The Broncos are fifth in the league in interceptions.

Rocky Mountains, rockier season

The Broncos have had a prime example of an up-and-down season. After winning their first two games, Denver lost six of its next seven before its bye week. The Broncos then won three in a row, including victories over playoff contenders the Los Angeles Chargers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, they have lost their last two games, falling to the San Francisco 49ers and Cleveland Browns. The loss to the Browns last Saturday eliminated the Broncos from the postseason.

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