Denver
Broncos
6-7
27
FINAL
42
Las Vegas
Raiders
10-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 15 showdown, the Las Vegas Raiders topped the Denver Broncos with a commanding 42-27 victory, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With both teams vying for postseason positioning, the Raiders seized the moment, showcasing their dominance on both sides of the ball.
Bo Nix of the Broncos put together a strong performance, throwing for 367 yards and two touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Raiders' offensive firepower. Ashton Jeanty contributed with a solid ground game, rushing for 64 yards, while Brock Bowers was the standout in the receiving corps, racking up an impressive 148 yards through the air.
Defensively, the Raiders were relentless, highlighted by Micah Parsons, who recorded three sacks, putting consistent pressure on Nix throughout the game. Quay Walker's interception marked a crucial turning point, halting a Broncos drive and allowing the Raiders to extend their lead. Treydan Stukes anchored the defense with six total tackles, ensuring the Raiders maintained control as they cruised to victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 36 | 22 | 61% | 367 | 2 | 3 | 79.2 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 14 | 9 | 64% | 190 | 2 | 0 | 147.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 8 | 64 | 8.0 | 4 | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 7 | 51 | 7.3 | 5 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Bowers | TE | 5 | 148 | 29.6 | 76 | 2 | 54 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 10 | 142 | 14.2 | 29 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 5 | 81 | 16.2 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 66 | 33.0 | 15 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 22 | 1 | 21 | 1 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 8 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Que Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |

