Denver
Broncos
8-3
51
FINAL
34
Las Vegas
Raiders
6-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Denver Broncos topped the Las Vegas Raiders 51-34 in a high-scoring Week 15 showdown that kept their playoff hopes alive. With both teams vying for a crucial win, the Broncos showcased their offensive firepower and executed their game plan effectively.
Leading the charge for Denver was Bijan Robinson, who dominated on the ground with 126 rushing yards, while quarterback Drake Maye of the Raiders kept pace through the air, throwing for 313 yards and three touchdowns. Despite the loss, Maye's performance highlighted his potential as a playmaker, with Marquise Brown contributing 99 receiving yards to the Raiders' effort.
On the defensive side, Dallas Turner stood out for the Broncos with two sacks, applying consistent pressure on Maye and disrupting the Raiders' rhythm. The game's turning point came in the second half when the Broncos' defense forced a critical turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory. As the Broncos continue to push for the postseason, this win could prove pivotal in their quest for the playoffs.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 21 | 15 | 71% | 313 | 3 | 1 | 133.4 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 8 | 6 | 75% | 82 | 0 | 1 | 67.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 8 | 126 | 15.8 | 7 | 3 | 45 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 13 | 123 | 9.5 | 17 | 2 | 43 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 12 | 83 | 6.9 | 18 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 8 | 65 | 8.1 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquise Brown | WR | 4 | 99 | 24.8 | 25 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 3 | 75 | 25.0 | 12 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 6 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 22 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 17 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 13 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 15 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juan Thornhill | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

