Raiders at Broncos
Denver Broncos 28, Las Vegas Raiders 20 Β· π½πππππππ π°π° πΊππ΅1
Final Score
Raiders 20 2 TD Β· 0 FG Β· 2 XP
Broncos 28 4 TD Β· 0 FG Β· 2 XPFernando Mendoza 281 yds passingRJ Harvey 80 yds rushingBrock Bowers 127 yds receivingLorenzo Styles Jr 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 322 Β· 350Passing yards 281 Β· 249Rushing yards 41 Β· 101Completions 14/24 Β· 12/20Yards per carry 5.9 Β· 9.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat Β· 24d ago
The Denver Broncos topped the Las Vegas Raiders 28-20 in a compelling Week 11 matchup that showcased both teams' playoff aspirations. With the victory, the Broncos solidified their standing in the AFC playoff race, while the Raiders faced a critical setback in their quest for postseason contention.
Bo Nix was the star of the night for Denver, throwing for four touchdowns and effectively leading his teamβs offense. RJ Harvey contributed significantly on the ground with 80 rushing yards, helping to establish a balanced attack. Meanwhile, Fernando Mendoza of the Raiders put up impressive numbers with 281 passing yards, and Brock Bowers emerged as a standout receiver with 127 receiving yards, although it wasn't enough to secure a win.
Defensively, the game was highlighted by Maxx Crosby's 1.5 sacks for the Raiders, but it was the Broncos' ability to limit big plays that proved crucial. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Nix threw his fourth touchdown pass, giving Denver a lead they would not relinquish. The Raiders struggled to respond, and a key interception by Lorenzo Styles Jr. could not turn the tide in their favor.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | ||||||
| Fernando MendozaQB | 14/24 | 58% | 281 | 2 | 1 | 109.8 |
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 12/20 | 60% | 272 | 4 | 1 | 122.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | |||||||
| Fernando MendozaQB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | β | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Ashton JeantyHB | 5 | 20 | 4.0 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi LaneWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 8 | 80 | 10.0 | 13 | 0 | 57 | 0 |
| J.K. DobbinsHB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | β | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | |||||||
| Brock BowersTE | 7 | 127 | 18.1 | 50 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi LaneWR | 4 | 116 | 29.0 | 15 | 0 | 57 | 0 |
| Tyler HarrellWR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tre TuckerWR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 5 | 110 | 22.0 | 42 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 1 | 71 | 71.0 | 38 | 0 | 71 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 2 | 66 | 33.0 | 11 | 1 | 61 | 1 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | β | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | |||||
| Lorenzo Styles JrSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxx CrosbyLEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen MillerDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy ChinnSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoyCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric StokesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay WalkerWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonah LauluDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien PorterCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy AndersenWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Broncos | |||||
| Justin StrnadWILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| JL SkinnerSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Pat Surtain IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex SingletonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler OnyedimDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | |||
| Matt GayK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| A.J. ColeP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |