Raiders 59–14 Rout of Broncos in Denver (2010)

On October 24, 2010, the Oakland Raiders traveled to Denver and defeated the Broncos 59–14 at Invesco Field at Mile High. Oakland's scoring output set a team single-game mark in the modern era and was powered by a dominant rushing performance from Darren McFadden, who recorded four touchdowns in the contest [8][9][10]. The game unfolded as a one-sided affair: Oakland's offense consistently produced scoring drives while Denver struggled on both sides of the ball. Raiders quarterback play and McFadden's effectiveness on the ground combined with Denver miscues to produce a rout that drew national attention. Local reporting captured head coach Josh McDaniels' reaction, encapsulated in a postgame sentiment that Darren McFadden "ran like a man on a mission — four TDs — and we were outplayed in every area," reflecting the Broncos' frustration after the defeat [10]. Oakland's 59 points created a new benchmark for the franchise and the lopsided final score became a focal point for Broncos self-evaluation and for Raiders celebration of a dominant divisional performance [8][9][10].

The 59–14 rout matters because it is one of the most lopsided modern-era results in the rivalry and because it marked a high-water scoring moment for Oakland's franchise record books. For Denver, the loss prompted internal criticism and served as a reminder of the volatility in divisional meetings; for Oakland, it reinforced the potential for blowouts even in a historically back-and-forth rivalry [8][9][10].

The rout had immediate coaching and roster scrutiny for the Broncos and was celebrated by Raiders media and fans. The game entered highlight reels and statistical retrospectives for both clubs: Oakland's scoring mark remained prominent in team recaps, while Denver used the loss as a reference point during midseason reviews. The magnitude of the defeat contributed to local and national commentary on Denver's performance that season [8][9][10].