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Five Key Matchups: at Oakland

Take a look at five of the key matchups for Sunday's game in Oakland.

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Quarterback Peyton Manning is just 265 yards shy of the NFL single-season record for passing yards and Charles Woodson and the Raiders secondary will be looking to make sure he doesn't set the new mark on their home field. Manning was 32-of-37 for 374 yards and three touchdowns in the first matchup.
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Quarterback Peyton Manning is just 265 yards shy of the NFL single-season record for passing yards and Charles Woodson and the Raiders secondary will be looking to make sure he doesn't set the new mark on their home field. Manning was 32-of-37 for 374 yards and three touchdowns in the first matchup.

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Champ Bailey, who played some slot corner in the Broncos last game, will be looking to take targets away from Terrelle Pryor as well as keep him in the pocket as is likely to have more chances at blitzes coming from the slot.
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Champ Bailey, who played some slot corner in the Broncos last game, will be looking to take targets away from Terrelle Pryor as well as keep him in the pocket as is likely to have more chances at blitzes coming from the slot.

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Running back Rashad Jennings leads the Raiders with 159 carries and 724 yards this season. He's scored six touchdowns. Terrance Knighton has been a force in stopping the run this season and will looking to continue that on Sunday.
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Running back Rashad Jennings leads the Raiders with 159 carries and 724 yards this season. He's scored six touchdowns. Terrance Knighton has been a force in stopping the run this season and will looking to continue that on Sunday.

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Running back Knowshon Moreno has already hit the 1,000 yard mark this season, his first 1,000-yard season in his five year career. Outside linebacker Kevin Burnett leads the team with 10 tackles for loss this season and has 101 total tackles.
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Running back Knowshon Moreno has already hit the 1,000 yard mark this season, his first 1,000-yard season in his five year career. Outside linebacker Kevin Burnett leads the team with 10 tackles for loss this season and has 101 total tackles.

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The Broncos will travel to O.co Coliseum this Sunday, one of the most intimidating atmospheres in the NFL. The Raiders have been more successful this season at home this season than on the road and will be hoping to close out the season with a win.
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The Broncos will travel to O.co Coliseum this Sunday, one of the most intimidating atmospheres in the NFL. The Raiders have been more successful this season at home this season than on the road and will be hoping to close out the season with a win.

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