Broncos at Raiders
Las Vegas Raiders 27, Denver Broncos 21 · DINGERZ MADDEN 🏈
Final Score
Broncos 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Raiders 27 3 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPFernando Mendoza 201 yds passingAshton Jeanty 92 yds rushingTravis Etienne Jr 88 yds receivingIsaiah Pola-Mao 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 271 · 264Passing yards 170 · 164Rushing yards 101 · 100Completions 12/21 · 10/18Yards per carry 5.6 · 7.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 18d ago
In a thrilling Week 15 matchup, the Las Vegas Raiders outlasted the Denver Broncos with a final score of 27-21. This victory keeps the Raiders firmly in the playoff hunt, while the Broncos face mounting pressure as the season winds down.
Fernando Mendoza led the way for Las Vegas, throwing for 201 yards and showcasing efficient play under pressure. Ashton Jeanty was a key contributor on the ground, racking up 92 rushing yards, while Bo Nix found the end zone twice through the air for the Broncos, despite their defeat. Travis Etienne Jr. was the standout receiver for Denver, accumulating 88 yards in a valiant effort.
The Raiders' defense played a pivotal role in securing the win, with Poona Ford registering 1.5 sacks to disrupt the Broncos' offensive rhythm. Isaiah Pola-Mao led the team with three total tackles, contributing to a relentless defensive effort. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Raiders intercepted a crucial pass, effectively sealing the game and solidifying their position in the playoff race.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 12/21 | 57% | 197 | 2 | 1 | 100.6 |
| Raiders | ||||||
| Fernando MendozaQB | 10/18 | 56% | 201 | 2 | 1 | 108.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Bo NixQB | 7 | 56 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 11 | 45 | 4.1 | 19 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Raiders | |||||||
| Ashton JeantyHB | 12 | 92 | 7.7 | 17 | 1 | 30 | 1 |
| Fernando MendozaQB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Brock BowersTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 4 | 88 | 22.0 | 63 | 0 | 65 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 12 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 12 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Adam TrautmanTE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Raiders | |||||||
| Dont'e Thornton JrWR | 2 | 80 | 40.0 | 24 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Brock BowersTE | 5 | 68 | 13.6 | 28 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jack BechWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ashton JeantyHB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Tre TuckerWR | 1 | 49 | 49.0 | 29 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||
| Riley MossCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm RoachDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach AllenDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin StrnadWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler OnyedimDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex SingletonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Raiders | |||||
| Poona FordDT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx CrosbyLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay WalkerWILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darien PorterCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan StukesFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyron CrawfordREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hezekiah MassesCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Eric StokesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton JohnsonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nakobe DeanMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoyCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Isaiah Pola-MaoFS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremy ChinnSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 0/1 | 3 | 0 |
| Raiders | |||
| A.J. ColeP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Matt GayK | 2/3 | 3 | 41 |