Denver
Broncos
4-9
40
FINAL
3
Las Vegas
Raiders
0-13
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the Denver Broncos defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 40-3 in Week 15 of the 2026 season, solidifying their playoff position. This lopsided victory showcased the Broncos' offensive firepower and defensive prowess, leaving the Raiders searching for answers as they head into the final stretch of the season.
Jake Plummer was the standout for the Broncos, throwing for 236 yards and four touchdowns, effectively leading the charge against the Raiders' defense. Tatum Bell contributed significantly on the ground with 102 rushing yards, while Javon Walker was the favorite target, racking up 87 receiving yards. Together, they orchestrated a relentless offensive attack that left the Raiders reeling.
Defensively, the Broncos were equally impressive, with Elvis Dumervil wreaking havoc with 4.5 sacks, making it nearly impossible for the Raiders to establish any rhythm. The game turned decisively in the second quarter when Plummer connected for two quick touchdowns, pushing the score to 27-0 and effectively sealing the fate of the Raiders. Domonique Foxworth also added an interception, further highlighting the Broncos' defensive dominance throughout the matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Plummer | QB | 39 | 25 | 64% | 236 | 4 | 0 | 114.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatum Bell | HB | 17 | 102 | 6.0 | 54 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Reggie Bush | HB | 16 | 65 | 4.1 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Ronald Dayne | HB | 13 | 48 | 3.7 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jake Plummer | QB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Terrelle Smith | FB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| LaMont Jordan | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Michael Bell | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| John Madsen | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Walker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rod Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javon Walker | WR | 6 | 87 | 14.5 | 37 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Tony Scheffler | TE | 6 | 67 | 11.2 | 16 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| John Madsen | TE | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 17 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Micheal Pittman Jr. | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Rod Smith | WR | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 2 |
| Ronald Dayne | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tatum Bell | HB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Courtney Anderson | FB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Terrelle Smith | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Dumervil | LEDG | 6 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrell Suggs | LEDG | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stanford Routt | CB | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kirk Morrison | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stuart Schweigert | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genos Williams | MIKE | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Foxworth | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fabian Washington | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bart Scott | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Huff | SS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Gibson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ebenezer Ekuban | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gerard Warren | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aldra Wilson | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Champ Bailey | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charles Carr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Warren Sapp | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terdell Sands | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hamza Abdullah | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tommy Kelly | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Ekejiuba | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Samuel Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrone Poole | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Michael Myers | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrent Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karl Paymah | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Lynch | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Janikowski | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 55 |
| Jason Elam | K | 4 | 4 | 4 | 52 |

