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TBT: The Broncos' 2008 Monday-night season opener in the Black Hole

It's throwback Thursday, so take a trip back with us to the last time the Broncos opened their season on "Monday Night Football" in Oakland, a 41-14 win.

Selvin Young gains seven yard on this first quarter carry against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008
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Selvin Young gains seven yard on this first quarter carry against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008

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Eddie Royal scores his first NFL touchdown on this 26 yard pass in the first quarter against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008
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Eddie Royal scores his first NFL touchdown on this 26 yard pass in the first quarter against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008

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Brandon Stokley celebrates with Eddie Royal after he scored his first NFL touchdown on a 26 yard pass in the first quarter against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008
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Brandon Stokley celebrates with Eddie Royal after he scored his first NFL touchdown on a 26 yard pass in the first quarter against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008

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Teammates celebrate with Eddie Royal after he scored his first NFL touchdown on a 26 yard pass in the first quarter against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008
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Teammates celebrate with Eddie Royal after he scored his first NFL touchdown on a 26 yard pass in the first quarter against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008

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Ebenezer Ekuban recovers a first quarter fumble against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008
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Ebenezer Ekuban recovers a first quarter fumble against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008

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Michael Pittman in first quarter action against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008
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Michael Pittman in first quarter action against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008

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Spencer Larsen tackles Johnnie Lee Higgins on a first quarter punt return in action against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008
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Spencer Larsen tackles Johnnie Lee Higgins on a first quarter punt return in action against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008

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Tony Scheffler hauls in a 72 yard pass from Jay Cutler in the second quarter of action against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008
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Tony Scheffler hauls in a 72 yard pass from Jay Cutler in the second quarter of action against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008

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Tony Scheffler heads up field after hauling in a 72 yard pass from Jay Cutler in the second quarter of action against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008
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Tony Scheffler heads up field after hauling in a 72 yard pass from Jay Cutler in the second quarter of action against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008

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Eddie Royal scampers at the back of the end zone after hauling in a four yard pass for touchdown which was eventually nullified by a penalty during action against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008
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Eddie Royal scampers at the back of the end zone after hauling in a four yard pass for touchdown which was eventually nullified by a penalty during action against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008

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Jay Cutler passes during second quarter action against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008
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Jay Cutler passes during second quarter action against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008

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Matt Prater kicks a 26 yard field goal in the second quarter against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008
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Matt Prater kicks a 26 yard field goal in the second quarter against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008

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Selvin Young in action against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008
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Selvin Young in action against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008

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Eddie Royal gains 15 yards on a second quarter receptionagainst the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008
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Eddie Royal gains 15 yards on a second quarter receptionagainst the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008

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Peyton Hillis helps Michael Pittman celebrate after scored on a three yard run in the second quarter against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008
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Peyton Hillis helps Michael Pittman celebrate after scored on a three yard run in the second quarter against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008

Nate jackson,left, celebrates with Darrell Jackson after he caught a 48 yard touchdown pass against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008
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Nate jackson,left, celebrates with Darrell Jackson after he caught a 48 yard touchdown pass against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008

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Darrell Jackson enters the end zone after a 48 yard reception in the third quarter against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008
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Darrell Jackson enters the end zone after a 48 yard reception in the third quarter against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008

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Andre Hall gains 16 yards in the third quarter against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008
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Andre Hall gains 16 yards in the third quarter against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008

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Andre Hall gains 6 yards in the third quarter against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008
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Andre Hall gains 6 yards in the third quarter against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008

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Dewayne Robertson drives Cooper Carlisle to his knee during the game against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008
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Dewayne Robertson drives Cooper Carlisle to his knee during the game against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008

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Champ Bailey in action against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008
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Champ Bailey in action against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008

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Selvin Young carries the ball for a 9 yard gain against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008
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Selvin Young carries the ball for a 9 yard gain against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008

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Denver Broncos in action against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008
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Denver Broncos in action against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008

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Michael Pittman reaches across the goal line to score in the fourth quarter against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008
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Michael Pittman reaches across the goal line to score in the fourth quarter against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008

D.J. Williams,below, and Champ Bailey wrap up Darren McFadden in fourth quarter action against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008
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D.J. Williams,below, and Champ Bailey wrap up Darren McFadden in fourth quarter action against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008

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Mike Shanahan talks with Lane Kiffen after the game against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008
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Mike Shanahan talks with Lane Kiffen after the game against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008

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D.J. Williams greets Gerard Warren after the game against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008
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D.J. Williams greets Gerard Warren after the game against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008

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Former Denver Bronco Javon Walker leaves the field talking with Champ Bailey after the game against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008
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Former Denver Bronco Javon Walker leaves the field talking with Champ Bailey after the game against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008

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Mike Shanahan address the team in the locker room after beating the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008
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Mike Shanahan address the team in the locker room after beating the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008

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The team comes together in the locker room after beating the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008
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The team comes together in the locker room after beating the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008

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Denver Broncos in action against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008
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Denver Broncos in action against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum September 8, 2008

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