Denver
Broncos
4-9
34
FINAL
24
Las Vegas
Raiders
1-12
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 15 matchup, the Denver Broncos triumphed over the Las Vegas Raiders with a final score of 34-24, solidifying their playoff hopes as the season winds down. With both teams fighting for crucial positioning, the Broncos emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess throughout the game.
Quarterback C.J. Stroud stole the show for Denver, throwing for an impressive 429 yards and four touchdowns, while wide receiver Puka Nacua added a remarkable 225 receiving yards, proving to be a constant threat downfield. The Broncos' offense was relentless, effectively moving the ball and keeping the Raiders' defense on its heels.
On the defensive side, the Raiders struggled to contain the Broncos' high-flying attack, despite Jermaine Johnson II's standout performance with 2.5 sacks. The turning point came in the third quarter when a crucial interception led to a quick Broncos touchdown, giving them a lead they would not relinquish. While Dee Winters tallied seven tackles for the Raiders, it wasn't enough to halt Denver's momentum, as they held off a late-game push from Las Vegas to secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 39 | 35 | 429 | 4 | 0 | 146.6 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 27 | 19 | 222 | 1 | 0 | 107.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 19 | 74 | 3.9 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 13 | 34 | 2.6 | 0 | 9 | 2 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Bryant II | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 2 | -3 | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 12 | 225 | 18.8 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 10 | 115 | 11.5 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 6 | 69 | 11.5 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Pat Bryant II | WR | 1 | 63 | 63.0 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Davis Allen | TE | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 4 | 2.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee Winters | SAM | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian Fulton | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Omenihu | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sawyer | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello Height | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B.J. Hill | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Phillips | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobe King | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 44 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 53 |

