Broncos Open Season On The Road For First Time Since 2010

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(CBS4) - The Broncos have enjoyed tremendous success in recent season openers -- they're currently riding an NFL best 7 game win streak in season openers. But when the Broncos open their season in Oakland ‪on Monday Night, it will be the team's first road opener since 2010. On the road, they are just 9-11 all-time.

Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders #10 can't handle a long pass inside the red zone from Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian #13 in the first half against the Oakland Raiders at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum November 06, 2016. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

"It's all about starting off hot. I think this might be my first as a Bronco opening on the road, so it's going to be different. But it's going to be Monday Night Football, and I love being under the bright lights, so I'm looking forward to that," receiver Emmanuel Sanders said.

It goes without saying that winning is the No. 1 goal on Monday. But beating the franchise's long-time rival in their house most definitely provides extra motivation

"It's going to be huge," Bradley Chubb said. "It's going to be one of those tone setting things for the season."

Bradley Chubb (credit: CBS)

Not everyone cares about beating the Raiders -- for some guys, it's simply about getting the win, no matter who the opponent is.

"It's not like division games count for more," quarterback Joe Flacco said. "We just have to take them one game at a time."

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 24: Quarterback Joe Flacco #5 of the Denver Broncos talks with teammates on the bench in the first half against Los Angeles Rams during a pre season football game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on August 24, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

The Broncos and Raiders kick off at 8:20 p.m. Mountain Time.