Monday 2 October 2017 08:34, UK
The Denver Broncos kept Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch quiet and sent quarterback Derek Carr to the sideline with a back injury as they clinched a 16-10 win in their AFC West divisional clash.
Despite holding Lynch to 12 yards on nine carries, the Broncos were in danger of losing late on in a game they had dominated, with the Raiders driving down the field with two minutes remaining.
But, back-up QB Manuel's deep pass down the left sideline intended for Amari Cooper was intercepted by safety Justin Simmons to ice the win for Denver.
Earlier, the Broncos had taken then lead in the first quarter with their only touchdown of the game, a one-handed grab by tight end A.J. Derby off Trevor Siemian's 22-yard pass.
Kicker Brandon McManus stretched that Broncos lead further with his first of three field goals, though Carr brough the Raiders back into the game with a 64-yard TD striker to Johnny Holton.
However, Carr left the game in the third quarter with a back injury after he was sacked by Shelby Harris and hit by Adam Gotsis. Coach Jack Del Rio said Carr suffered from back spasms.
Manuel came on as his replacement and drove the Raiders 73 yards for Giorgio Tavecchio to kick a 38-yard field goal to see them a score away from victory.
But, with the game on the line late on, Manuel threw a game-ending interception to see Oakland slip to 2-2 on the season, while Denver move to 3-1 with the win.
Elsewhere in the NFL....
Giants 23-25 Buccaneers
New York (0-4) came up short again, as Tampa Bay (2-1) kicker Nick Folk - who had earlier missed two field goals and an extra-point attempt - connected on a game-winning 34-yard field goal as time expired.
49ers 15-18 Cardinals (OT)
Carson Palmer connected with Larry Fitzgerald on a 19-yard touchdown pass with just 32 seconds remaining in overtime to lift Arizona (2-2) to a divisional victory over the still winless San Francisco (0-4).
Eagles 26-24 Chargers
Los Angeles (0-4) are also still searching for their first win of the season after Philadelphia rookie Jake Elliott kicked four field goals and Carson Wentz threw for a touchdown in a narrow road win.
