Raiders at Broncos
Las Vegas Raiders 29, Denver Broncos 13 · LEGACY REGS
Final Score
Raiders 29 4 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Broncos 13 2 TD · 0 FG · 1 XPFernando Mendoza 288 yds passingBo Nix 25 yds rushingMakai Lemon 109 yds receivingPatrick Surtain II 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 274 · 166Passing yards 257 · 133Rushing yards 17 · 33Completions 18/24 · 6/18Yards per carry 4.3 · 5.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 21d ago
In a decisive Week 15 matchup, the Las Vegas Raiders topped the Denver Broncos with a commanding 29-13 victory, keeping their playoff hopes alive as the regular season winds down. The win solidified the Raiders' position in the AFC playoff picture while the Broncos struggled to gain traction in a challenging season.
Fernando Mendoza was the standout performer for Las Vegas, throwing for 288 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his elite skill set and leadership under center. Makai Lemon was his favorite target, racking up 109 receiving yards and proving to be a constant threat downfield. Despite the Broncos' efforts, their offense struggled to keep pace, with Bo Nix leading the ground game with just 25 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Raiders made crucial plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Jeremy Chinn's interception was a pivotal moment, halting a potential scoring drive from the Broncos and allowing Las Vegas to extend their lead. While the Broncos' Patrick Surtain II recorded a solid four tackles, it wasn't enough to contain the Raiders' high-powered offense, leading to a frustrating night for Denver.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | ||||||
| Fernando MendozaQB | 18/24 | 75% | 288 | 4 | 1 | 136.8 |
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 6/18 | 33% | 133 | 0 | 3 | 21.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | |||||||
| Fernando MendozaQB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Ashton JeantyHB | 3 | 1 | 0.3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Brock BowersTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| Bo NixQB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 4 | 8 | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Pat Bryant IIWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | |||||||
| Makai LemonWR | 6 | 109 | 18.2 | 21 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| Brock BowersTE | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 40 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Ashton JeantyHB | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 51 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton JrWR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 26 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Malik BensonWR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 2 | 80 | 40.0 | 53 | 0 | 63 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 10 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | |||||
| Jermod McCoyCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jeremy ChinnSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Roquan SmithMIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan StukesFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike GreenREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-MaoFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian WilkinsDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Broncos | |||||
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyngstonn Viliamu-AsaMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay JrSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley MossCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jontez WilliamsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | |||
| Joey SlyeK | 1/1 | 2 | 56 |
| Broncos | |||
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil LutzK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |