Denver
Broncos
1-0
48
FINAL
61
Las Vegas
Raiders
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring showdown, the Las Vegas Raiders triumphed over the Denver Broncos with a final score of 61-48, marking a significant early-season victory for the Raiders in Week 2 of the 2029 season. Both teams showcased explosive offenses, but it was the Raiders who emerged victorious, solidifying their position in the playoff race.
Fernando Mendoza led the charge for Las Vegas, throwing an impressive seven touchdown passes while keeping the offense moving fluidly. Bo Nix of the Broncos had a remarkable performance as well, racking up 564 passing yards and connecting with Emmanuel Henderson Jr., who tallied 199 receiving yards. However, it was Mendoza's ability to find the end zone consistently that proved pivotal in securing the win.
Defensively, the Raiders made key plays that kept the Broncos from mounting a comeback. Maxx Crosby recorded two crucial sacks, and Jeremy Chinn's two interceptions shifted momentum at critical moments, halting Denver's offensive rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Chinn picked off a pass, allowing the Raiders to maintain their lead and ultimately seal the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 41 | 28 | 68% | 564 | 6 | 5 | 111.0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 32 | 22 | 69% | 478 | 7 | 0 | 151.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 9 | 50 | 5.6 | 10 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 7 | 29 | 4.1 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Henderson Jr. | WR | 6 | 199 | 33.2 | 83 | 3 | 79 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 4 | 154 | 38.5 | 56 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 6 | 136 | 22.7 | 30 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 6 | 133 | 22.2 | 21 | 3 | 40 | 1 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 5 | 95 | 19.0 | 26 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 8 | 93 | 11.6 | 78 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| TJ Moore | WR | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 22 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 20 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 38 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Jaden Greathouse | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | — | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Lutmer | FS | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Arrington | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quintavius Johnson | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lance Jackson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Sidan | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |

