Las Vegas
Raiders
0-0
14
FINAL
43
Denver
Broncos
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn 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
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 25 | 17 | 68% | 340 | 5 | 1 | 133.7 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 21 | 8 | 38% | 224 | 1 | 2 | 54.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 12 | 101 | 8.4 | 22 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 13 | 78 | 6.0 | 65 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 7 | 113 | 16.1 | 33 | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 1 | 75 | 75.0 | 46 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 4 | 70 | 17.5 | 19 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 24 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 19 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 1 | 51 | 51.0 | โ | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 36 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 4 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 9 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 26 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Mays | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Steve Atwater | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Woodson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ahmad Moten Sr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sammy Brown | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaq Thompson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyron Crawford | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aqib Talib | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 40 |

