Las Vegas
Raiders
1-0
15
FINAL
49
Denver
Broncos
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Denver Broncos topped the Las Vegas Raiders 49-15 in Week 2 of the 2027 season. With this victory, the Broncos solidify their position early in the season, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess against a struggling Raiders team.
Quarterback Drake Maye was the star of the show, throwing for an impressive 313 yards and six touchdowns, leading his team with pinpoint accuracy. Tee Higgins was his primary target, racking up 127 receiving yards and finding the end zone to contribute significantly to the scoreline. Meanwhile, Mike Washington Jr. managed to lead the Raiders in rushing with 62 yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Broncos' explosive offense.
Defensively, the Broncos were relentless, with DJ Turner II leading the team with four total tackles and Zach Allen adding 1.5 sacks to pressure the Raiders' offense throughout the game. Jordan Turner made a significant impact with two interceptions, effectively shutting down any momentum Las Vegas tried to build. The game's turning point came in the second quarter, when the Broncos scored three unanswered touchdowns, putting the Raiders in a deep hole they could never climb out of.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 26 | 20 | 77% | 313 | 6 | 1 | 139.9 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 19 | 6 | 32% | 224 | 2 | 3 | 73.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 14 | 62 | 4.4 | 23 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | — | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tee Higgins | WR | 6 | 127 | 21.2 | 27 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 3 | 116 | 38.7 | 91 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| Malik Benson | WR | 1 | 60 | 60.0 | 36 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 33 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 22 | 2 | 31 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 12 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 42 | 42.0 | 19 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Turner | WILL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Rush | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Andersen | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montae Pate | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Que Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |

