The Denver Broncos snapped an eight-game losing streak against the Las Vegas Raiders with a 34-18 win over their division rivals on Sunday. Here are five quick takeaways from the victory.

1. Pat Surtain is a DPOY candidate: After shutting down top wide receivers in the first four games of the season, PS2 had a game-altering 100-yard pick-six against the Raiders on Sunday to help swing the game. He later grabbed a second interception. Surtain is an early contender for Defensive Player of the Year.

2. Javonte Williams is back: Williams struggled in the team’s first three games, but he’s been solid over the last two weeks. After rushing for 77 yards last week, Williams led the Broncos in carries (13), rushing yards (61), receptions (five) and receiving yards (50) on Sunday. He has emerged as a key part of the team’s offense.

3. Riley Moss is a rising star: Surtain gets the spotlight, understandably so, but Moss has also been brilliant this season. The first-year starter is not only holding up in coverage but excelling in coverage, and he secured his first career interception against the Raiders in Week 5.

4. Bo Nix’s sideline outburst was not a bad thing: After failing to connect with Troy Franklin on a deep pass in the third quarter, Nix was caught on camera in a heated exchange with coach Sean Payton on the sideline. The Broncos scored two more touchdowns after that incident and Payton did not seem bothered by the QB’s fiery outburst. “He works his tail off and I am that way [too],” Payton said. All good between coach and QB.

5. The Broncos might be legit: The two teams that beat Denver this season are a combined 6-4 and the Broncos have now won three straight games, putting the team into the early playoff hunt. With an impressive defense and Nix trending up, Denver suddenly looks like the real deal.

Up next for the Broncos is another home game against a division rival, this time against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 6.

Denver Broncos Riley Moss (21) runs up the field after making an interception during the third quarter of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Oct. 6, 2024. The Denver Broncos beat the Las Vegas Raiders 34-18. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Sam Roach watches game action during the second half of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Oct. 6, 2024. The Denver Broncos beat the Las Vegas Raiders 34-18. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)



Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) reaches the ball over the goal-line for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Oct. 6, 2024. The Denver Broncos beat the Las Vegas Raiders 34-18. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)



Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr celebrates gaining a first down during the first half of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Oct. 6, 2024. The Denver Broncos beat the Las Vegas Raiders 34-18. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

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Brock Bowers (89) of the Las Vegas Raiders makes a catch and runs in the first Raiders touchdown of the game during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Las Vegas Raiders. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)



Las Vegas Raiders fans cheer on their team during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Las Vegas Raiders. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)



Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos scrambles under pressure from Maxx Crosby (98) of the Las Vegas Raiders for a one yard gain during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Las Vegas Raiders. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)



Jaleel McLaughlin (38) of the Denver Broncos plows through traffic gaining yards during the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. The Denver Broncos won over the Las Vegas Raiders with a final score of 34 to 18. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)



Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin celebrates his third quarter touchdown with fans during the second half of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Oct. 6, 2024. The Denver Broncos beat the Las Vegas Raiders 34-18. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

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Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) falls back into the pile after scoring a touchdown on a quarterback sneak from inside the one-yard-line during the fourth quarter of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Oct. 6, 2024. The Denver Broncos beat the Las Vegas Raiders 34-18. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)



Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos runs onto the field during introductions prior to the game Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Las Vegas Raiders. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)



A young fan cheers for the Denver Broncos during the second half of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Oct. 6, 2024. The Denver Broncos beat the Las Vegas Raiders 34-18. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)



Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton catches a pass out of the reach of Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) in the fourth quarter of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Oct. 6, 2024. The Denver Broncos beat the Las Vegas Raiders 34-18. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)



Miles the Denver Broncos mascot surfs the crowd during the second half of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Oct. 6, 2024. The Denver Broncos beat the Las Vegas Raiders 34-18. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

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Quarterback Aidan O’Connell (12) of the Las Vegas Raiders gets pressured by Jonathon Cooper (0) of the Denver Broncos and Zach Allen (99) of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. The Denver Broncos won over the Las Vegas Raiders with a final score of 34 to 18. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)



Pat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos pulls in a interception with pressure from Brock Bowers (89) of the Las Vegas Raiders during the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. The Denver Broncos won over the Las Vegas Raiders with a final score of 34 to 18. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)



Former Broncos tight end Riley Odoms, left, gets embraced by former Broncos offensive tackle Claudie Minor, right, during the halftime Ring of Fame Induction ceremony at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Las Vegas Raiders. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)



Denver Broncos fans cheer on thier team during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Las Vegas Raiders. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)



Former Denver Broncos linebacker Randy Gradishar stands next to his bust during his Pro Football Hall Of Fame ring presentation prior to the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Las Vegas Raiders. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)

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Ring of Fame inductee and former Denver Broncos Defensive Back Steve Foley, center, gives a kiss to his granddaughter Whitney Foley, 13, before the Ring of Fame pillar unveiling on the plaza outside Empower Field at Mile at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Oct. 6, 2024. Steve Foley, whose number was 43, and Riley Odoms, whose number was 88, were both inducted into the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame in May 2024. The ceremony took place during the Broncos’ first official reunion for the 1977 team, which made it to Super Bowl XII. At today’s unveiling Foley spoke of his teammates, coaches, and family, and Odoms expressed gratitude for the honor. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)



Ring of Fame inductee Riley Odoms wears his Hall of Fame ring during the Ring of Fame pillar unveiling on the plaza outside Empower Field at Mile at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Oct. 6, 2024. Steve Foley, whose number was 43, and Riley Odoms, whose number was 88, were both inducted into the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame in May 2024. The ceremony took place during the Broncos’ first official reunion for the 1977 team, which made it to Super Bowl XII. At today’s unveiling Foley spoke of his teammates, coaches, and family, and Odoms expressed gratitude for the honor. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)



Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos looks back toward the sideline after making a catch during the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. The Denver Broncos won over the Las Vegas Raiders with a final score of 34 to 18. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)



Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss (21) intercepts the football from Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the third quarter of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Oct. 6, 2024. The Denver Broncos beat the Las Vegas Raiders 34-18. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)



Denver Broncos Riley Moss (21) runs up the field after making an interception during the third quarter of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Oct. 6, 2024. The Denver Broncos beat the Las Vegas Raiders 34-18. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

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Denver Broncos defensive tackle Malcolm Roach (97) takes down Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) during the second quarter of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Oct. 6, 2024. The Denver Broncos take on the Las Vegas Raiders. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)



Riley Moss (21) of the Denver Broncos breaks up a pass intended for Tre Tucker (11) of the Las Vegas Raiders during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Las Vegas Raiders. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)



Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell (12) attempts a last ditch pass to avoid a safety in the endzone during the fourth quarter of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Oct. 6, 2024. The Denver Broncos beat the Las Vegas Raiders 34-18. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)



Denver Broncos defensive tackle Malcom Roach (97) celebrates a tackle he made against Las Vegas running back Alexander Mattison (22) during the third quarter of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Oct. 6, 2024. The Denver Broncos beat the Las Vegas Raiders 34-18. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)



Quarterback Aidan O’Connell (12) of the Las Vegas Raiders pauses before getting up after getting sacked by Zach Allen (99) of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. The Denver Broncos won over the Las Vegas Raiders with a final score of 34 to 18. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)

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Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos looks for a receiver during the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. The Denver Broncos won over the Las Vegas Raiders with a final score of 34 to 18. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)



Josh Reynolds (11) of the Denver Broncos scores the Broncos final touchdown of the game during the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. The Denver Broncos won over the Las Vegas Raiders with a final score of 34 to 18. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)



Josh Reynolds (11) of the Denver Broncos celebrates with Adam Trautman (82) of the Denver Broncos after scoring the Broncos final touchdown of the game during the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. The Denver Broncos won over the Las Vegas Raiders with a final score of 34 to 18. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)



Teammates congratulate congratulates cornerback Pat Surtain. II (2) on his second interception of the day in the fourth quarter during the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Oct. 6, 2024. The Denver Broncos beat the Las Vegas Raiders 34-18. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)



Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton heads off the field after the end of the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Oct. 6, 2024. The Denver Broncos beat the Las Vegas Raiders 34-18. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

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Denver Broncos running back Javonte williams (33) high fives fans as he heads to the locker room after the game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Oct. 6, 2024. The Denver Broncos beat the Las Vegas Raiders 34-18. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

The Raiders could be up two scores. Instead, Pat Surtain II happened.

With the Raiders leading 10-3 and with a first down at the Denver 5, quarterback Gardner Minshew made a horrible decision. He tried to hit Brock Bowers, and Surtain caught the ball in the end zone and went untouched to the other end zone.

The 100-yard pick-six has tied the game 10-10.

Minshew is 10-of-12 for 116 yards with a touchdown and the pick. He hit Bowers for a 57-yard score.

Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix is 4-of-6 for 43 yards.