Monday Night Football Recap — Broncos Cruise Past Raiders, 37-21

Peyton Manning passed for 374 yards and three touchdowns, and the Broncos easily beat the Oakland Raiders, 37-21, on Monday night in Denver. The Broncos (3-0) built a 27-7 halftime lead behind a nearly flawless performance from Manning, who led Denver to points on all but one of the team's first-half drives.

Eric Decker had eight receptions for 133 yards and a score for the Broncos. Demaryius Thomas led Denver with 10 catches for 94 yards.

Raiders' quarterback Terrelle Pryor threw for 281 yards, including a 73-yard TD to Denarius Moore, but he had almost no running game to help keep the Broncos' defense off-balance. Oakland (1-2) finished with just 49 yards rushing on the game.

Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos runs the offense against the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 23, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Wide receiver Wes Welker #83 of the Denver Broncos makes a catch for a first down against cornerback Mike Jenkins #21 of the Oakland Raiders during the fourth quarter at Sports Authority Field Field at Mile High on September 23, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 37-21. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Defensive end Robert Ayers #91 of the Denver Broncos forces quarterback Terrelle Pryor #2 of the Oakland Raiders out of the pocket during the third quarter at Sports Authority Field Field at Mile High on September 23, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 37-21. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Linebacker Wesley Woodyard #52 of the Denver Broncos celebrates with cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie #45 of the Denver Broncos after forcing a turnover on downs during the fourth quarter against the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field Field at Mile High on September 23, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 37-21. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Running back Darren McFadden #20 of the Oakland Raiders runs for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter as safety David Bruton #30 of the Denver Broncos gives chase at Sports Authority Field Field at Mile High on September 23, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 37-21. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Left guard Zane Beadles #68 of the Denver Broncos and left tackle Chris Clark #75 of the Denver Broncos prepare to defend the blind side of quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos as they face the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 23, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 37-21. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

The Denver Broncos cheerleaders perform against the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 23, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

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