Broncos Show Off Raiders

Jake Plummer completed 11 consecutive passes at one point in the second half and threw a pair of touchdowns to lead the Denver Broncos to a 17-13 triumph over the Oakland Raiders in a classic "trap game."

It was the seventh victory in the last eight games for Denver, who could have easily overlooked lowly Oakland with a match-up against AFC West Division contender San Diego next week.

Plummer, who has been heavily criticised for his lacklustre play this season, got off to a horrendous start on Sunday, throwing two of his three interceptions in the first half.

But the veteran quarterback stepped up when it mattered most, orchestrating a nine-play, 60-yard drive capped by his one-yard touchdown pass to fullback Kyle Johnson on 4th-and-goal to give Denver a 14-13 lead.

Plummer completed all seven of his passes on the pivotal drive and finished the contest 20-of-31 for 210 yards.

Javon Walker had a 39-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter while tight end Stephen Alexander hauled in six receptions for 49 yards for the Broncos, who have won four straight against the Raiders and improved to 19-5 against their division rival under coach Mike Shanahan.

Andrew Walter went 18-of-33 for 214 yards for Oakland, which has scored a total of just 105 points through nine games this season.