Las Vegas
Raiders
1-0
56
FINAL
28
Denver
Broncos
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane Week 17 matchup, the Las Vegas Raiders topped the Denver Broncos with a commanding 56-28 victory. This win solidifies the Raiders’ playoff aspirations, showcasing their offensive firepower as they aim for a deep postseason run.
Matthew Stafford was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 468 yards and a staggering seven touchdowns, leading the Raiders to dominance. Malik Benson emerged as his top target, racking up 215 receiving yards, making crucial catches that set the tone for the game. Meanwhile, Mike Washington Jr. of the Broncos fought valiantly on the ground, accumulating 135 rushing yards in a losing effort.
Defensively, the Raiders made their presence felt with Maxx Crosby recording two sacks, putting pressure on the Broncos' offense and disrupting their rhythm. The game’s turning point came in the second quarter when Stafford connected with Benson for a long touchdown that shifted momentum firmly in favor of Las Vegas. Emmanuel Forbes Jr. contributed with four tackles, helping to stifle any potential comeback from Denver.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 30 | 20 | 468 | 7 | 2 | 121.5 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 28 | 17 | 228 | 3 | 1 | 107.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 14 | 135 | 9.6 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 4 | 8 | 2.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Malik Benson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Benson | WR | 7 | 215 | 30.7 | 3 | 77 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 4 | 121 | 30.3 | 3 | 80 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 7 | 84 | 12.0 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 3 | 77 | 25.7 | 2 | 53 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Jack Bech | WR | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Taylor | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Koi Perich | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Scott | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Raylen Wilson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tonka Hemingway | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keyron Crawford | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Gay | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Maddux Trujillo | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

