Denver
Broncos
6-7
24
FINAL
52
Las Vegas
Raiders
11-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Las Vegas Raiders triumphed over the Denver Broncos with a final score of 52-24, solidifying their playoff hopes in Week 15 of the 2026 season. The Raiders showcased their dominance on both sides of the ball, leaving no doubt about their intentions as the season winds down.
Quarterback Fernando Mendoza led the charge for Las Vegas, throwing for 279 yards and four touchdowns, while Ashton Jeanty added a powerful ground game with 117 rushing yards. The Raiders' offense was relentless, consistently finding ways to exploit the Broncos' defense and maintain a comfortable lead throughout the contest. Jaren Kanak was a bright spot for Denver, racking up 121 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Raiders’ explosive attack.
Defensively, the Raiders were equally impressive, with Maxx Crosby notching seven total tackles and three sacks, wreaking havoc on the Broncos' offense. Zah Frazier also made a significant impact with three interceptions, turning the tide of the game in the Raiders' favor. The turning point came in the second quarter when Frazier's first interception led to a quick touchdown, shifting momentum decisively toward Las Vegas and setting the tone for the remainder of the matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 20 | 15 | 75% | 279 | 4 | 0 | 156.2 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 27 | 15 | 56% | 259 | 2 | 3 | 73.4 |
| Kirk Cousins | QB | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 10 | 117 | 11.7 | 23 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 16 | 89 | 5.6 | 20 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 9 | 50 | 5.6 | 12 | 1 | 18 | 2 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 7 | 40 | 5.7 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | — | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kirk Cousins | QB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaren Kanak | TE | 7 | 121 | 17.3 | 54 | 2 | 36 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 2 | 118 | 59.0 | 61 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 2 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 7 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 1 | 39 | 39.0 | 33 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 12 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 42 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Michael Mayer | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarran Reed | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Rolder | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sai'vion Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keyron Crawford | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kwity Paye | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |

