Broncos-Raiders in the GAME OF THE WEEK AND In the ending of the season so
far: In the battle for first the Raiders jump out to an early lead from the
opening offensive series... but couldn't keep it.  Despite repeated throws
into triple coverage, Griese and the Broncos actually managed to hold it
close.  For the first time in the year, Oakland ran the ball, monopolizing
the time completely.  Then, down by 3- with under a minute left- Rice came
through with a clutch TD, leaving 20 seconds on the clock for the Broncos to
figure out a gameplan.  Griese continued to be confused by the defense, and
two pass plays into double coverage left the Broncos down by a TD with 12
seconds left in the game.  Griese, a 3 time player of the week, was not
fazed however, and passed deep... proceeding to find Smith open for a 40
yard completion.  (Wr) Smith ran toward the sidelines with 14 seconds left,
aiming to stop the clock- when he looked around and realized, very
belatedly, that with 5 seconds left he had completely beat the defense.
Then, with 1 second on the clock he ran it in for the winning TD.  In the
end, it was that 86 yard Hail Mary to Smith that made the difference, and
led to the Broncos narrow lead as division leader over the Raiders.  Whether
they manage to keep their lead is something that only time and the fickle
fate of the NFL season will tell.

(and on a sidenote- for all of you that know what im talking bout- i will
try to be less violent towards the end of the season. Ill just keep the
pillows more convenient.)