Las Vegas
Raiders
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40
FINAL
21
Denver
Broncos
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AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Las Vegas Raiders secured a commanding 40-21 victory over the Denver Broncos in Week 2 of the 2027 season, showcasing their offensive prowess and solidifying their place in the early playoff picture. With both teams looking to gain momentum, the Raiders delivered a statement win that could set the tone for the remainder of the season.
Tyler Shough was the standout performer for the Raiders, throwing for 231 yards and three touchdowns, effectively spreading the ball across the field. Complementing his efforts, Bijan Robinson rushed for 103 yards, consistently finding gaps in the Broncos' defense to keep the chains moving. The Raiders' offensive line provided solid protection, allowing Shough to operate with confidence and capitalize on scoring opportunities.
Defensively, the Raiders made their presence felt with Joshua Farmer leading the charge, recording two sacks that disrupted the Broncos' rhythm. Kam Curl added an interception, turning the tide in favor of Las Vegas and stifling any potential comeback from Denver. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Curl's pick set up a quick touchdown, extending the Raiders' lead and putting them firmly in control of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 38 | 22 | 58% | 231 | 3 | 0 | 101.9 |
| Carson Beck | QB | 33 | 20 | 61% | 204 | 1 | 2 | 63.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 17 | 103 | 6.1 | 44 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Adam Prentice | FB | 9 | 53 | 5.9 | 44 | 1 | 46 | 1 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 6 | 31 | 5.2 | 18 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 6 | 17 | 2.8 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Alexander Truman | HB | 8 | 4 | 0.5 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Carson Beck | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Jack Endries | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 10 | 118 | 11.8 | 36 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 4 | 78 | 19.5 | 11 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 6 | 54 | 9.0 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 7 | 48 | 6.9 | 16 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tez Johnson | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 7 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Marlin Klein | TE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jared Wiley | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Adam Prentice | FB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jack Endries | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| LaMont Rivers | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 5 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Joshua Farmer | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome Baker | SAM | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uchenna Nwosu | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Epenesa | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Jobity Jr. | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darren Davis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alphonso Devine | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Brown | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Cam Little | K | 4 | 4 | 4 | 47 |

