Denver
Broncos
8-5
45
FINAL
11
Las Vegas
Raiders
6-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Denver Broncos topped the Las Vegas Raiders 45-11 in Week 15 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Broncos solidified their position in the race, showcasing their dominance in all facets of the game.
Bo Nix was the standout on offense, throwing for 231 yards and four touchdowns, leading his team’s aerial assault. Courtland Sutton shined as his primary target, racking up 125 receiving yards that kept the Raiders' defense on its heels. RJ Harvey contributed on the ground with 29 rushing yards, rounding out a balanced offensive effort that kept the chains moving.
Defensively, Nik Bonitto was a force, recording 4 total tackles and an impressive 3.5 sacks, disrupting the Raiders' rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when Bonitto's relentless pressure led to a crucial turnover on downs, allowing the Broncos to extend their lead and control the game. Despite Eric Stokes' interception for the Raiders, Denver's defense proved too formidable, sealing the victory with a well-rounded team effort.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 17 | 12 | 71% | 231 | 4 | 2 | 112.9 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 30 | 10 | 33% | 161 | 1 | 3 | 23.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 10 | 29 | 2.9 | 5 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 6 | 125 | 20.8 | 34 | 3 | 50 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 3 | 98 | 32.7 | 34 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Pat Bryant II | WR | 1 | 45 | 45.0 | 4 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 2 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 18 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 19 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 25 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tanner Koziol | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 4 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Butler | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Lindenberg | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Folorunso Fatukasi | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |

