Langston Walker Blocks Jason Elam Field Goal in Snow (2004)

In the November 28, 2004 meeting played at Denver in snowy conditions, Raiders tackle Langston Walker blocked a late Jason Elam field-goal attempt that would have given the Broncos a victory; the block preserved a 25–24 Oakland win [11]. The game's weather — heavy snow — affected footing and kick trajectories, and the late timing of the field-goal attempt amplified the play's significance. Special-teams execution by Oakland and the physical penetration that Walker achieved were decisive in altering the game's final result. Media and team recaps of the matchup emphasize the unusual environmental factors and the dramatic finish, with the blocked attempt entering rivalry highlight reels as an example of situationally decisive special-teams play [11].

A blocked, late field-goal attempt in adverse conditions matters because it demonstrates how singular special-teams plays can directly determine the outcome of Broncos–Raiders games. The play also reflects how the rivalry's games have often hinged on precise execution under pressure, particularly in weather-affected Denver games [11].

Oakland's victory affected division standings for that season and served as a reminder to both clubs of the margins in divisional football. The blocked kick is cited in later retrospectives about Denver weather games and critical special-teams moments in the Broncos–Raiders history [11].