Broncos pass rush too much for Raiders in defensive struggle

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DENVER -- It wasn't artistic, but the Denver Broncos notched their seventh straight victory, outlasting the Las Vegas Raiders 10-7 in a defensive struggle at Empower Field on Mile High.

The Broncos stayed atop the AFC West thanks to a defense that sacked Raiders quarterback Geno Smith six times and held Las Vegas to only 10 first downs. Bo Nix hit Troy Franklin for Denver's touchdown, while rookie running back Ashton Jeanty's touchdown was the only Raiders score. Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson missed a game-tying 48-yard field goal with 4:26 left.

Here are the most important things to know from Thursday night for both teams:

Nik Bonitto, left, had 1.5 of the Broncos' six…