Las Vegas
Raiders
0-0
14
FINAL
43
Denver
Broncos
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 6d ago
In a commanding performance, the Denver Broncos topped the Las Vegas Raiders 43-14 in their season opener for 2027. This victory sets a strong tone for the Broncos as they look to build momentum in the early weeks of the season, showcasing a well-rounded offensive and defensive strategy. Leading the charge for Denver was quarterback Bo Nix, who threw for an impressive 340 yards and five touchdowns, demonstrating both precision and power in the passing game. Running back Jaydon Blue added to the offensive fireworks with 101 rushing yards, while wide receiver Courtland Sutton shined with 113 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target throughout the game. The Broncos' defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, with standout performances from Steve Atwater, who recorded five total tackles, and Nik Bonitto, who added two sacks to keep the pressure on the Raiders' offense. The game's turning point came early in the second half when Talanoa Hufanga intercepted a pass, shifting momentum firmly in Denver's favor, allowing them to pull away decisively and secure the win.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Bo NixQB251768%34051133.7
Fernando MendozaQB21838%2241254.5
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Jaydon BlueHB121018.4220410
Mike Washington JrHB13786.0651360
Courtland SuttonWR000.0โ€”000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Courtland SuttonWR711316.1332400
Mike Washington JrHB17575.0461750
Jaydon BlueHB47017.5192410
Tetairoa McMillanWR35117.0240320
Jaylen WaddleWR25125.5190300
Tre TuckerWR15151.0โ€”1510
CeeDee LambWR23718.5360290
Dont'e Thornton JrWR13535.040350
Evan EngramTE12929.090290
Troy FranklinWR22613.0180180
Brock BowersTE12626.0260260
Defense
Box score: defensive stats by player
PlayerPosTKLSACKINTFFPD
Nik BonittoREDG42000
Taylor MaysSS40101
Pat Surtain IICB30102
Talanoa HufangaSS10101
Steve AtwaterFS50001
Rayshawn JenkinsFS40001
Zach AllenDT11000
Alex SingletonMIKE20000
Charles WoodsonCB20000
Joey BosaREDG20000
Jermod McCoyCB10002
Malcolm RoachDT10000
Ahmad Moten SrDT10000
Sammy BrownMIKE10000
Shaq ThompsonWILL10000
Keyron CrawfordDT10000
Justin StrnadWILL10000
Quay WalkerWILL00001
Aqib TalibCB00001
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Riley PattersonK0220
A.J. ColeP0000
Wil LutzK22540