OAKLAND, Calif.—Midway through the first quarter, Raiders fans were already digging into their game programs to learn more about that rookie Denver receiver out there embarrassing their $70 million cornerback.

He’s Eddie Royal, a second-round pick from Virginia Tech. After his superb NFL debut in Oakland, the Raider Nation should be worried it’ll become far too familiar with the Broncos’ budding star in the future.

Royal had nine catches for 146 yards and a touchdown, and Jay Cutler passed for 299 yards and two scores in Denver’s 41-14 season-opening victory over the Ra...

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