Las Vegas
Raiders
2-2
66
FINAL
39
Denver
Broncos
4-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling showdown, the Las Vegas Raiders topped the Denver Broncos with a commanding 66-39 victory in Week 8 of the 2027 season. This win solidifies the Raiders' position in the playoff race, while the Broncos struggle to find their rhythm amidst a tough schedule.
Trevor Lawrence of the Broncos put on a dazzling performance, throwing for 453 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to move the ball downfield. However, it was Derrick Henry of the Raiders who stole the spotlight with a staggering 219 rushing yards, dominating the ground game and keeping the Denver defense on its heels. Tucker Kraft also made significant contributions for Denver, racking up 168 receiving yards, but it wasn’t enough to match the Raiders' offensive firepower.
Defensively, Cobie Durant was a standout for the Raiders, leading the team with five total tackles and recording two sacks, providing crucial pressure on Lawrence. Isaiah Pola-Mao’s game-changing performance, which included three interceptions, was pivotal in swinging the momentum in favor of Las Vegas. The turning point came in the second quarter when Pola-Mao picked off a pass deep in Broncos territory, leading to a quick touchdown that shifted the tide of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 39 | 28 | 72% | 453 | 4 | 6 | 104.9 |
| Zach Wilson | QB | 23 | 11 | 48% | 284 | 2 | 2 | 86.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 11 | 219 | 19.9 | 136 | 4 | 73 | 0 |
| Zach Wilson | QB | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | — | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 3 | 1 | 0.3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Malik Benson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan James | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 8 | 168 | 21.0 | 72 | 3 | 57 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 5 | 116 | 23.2 | 48 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Nick Marsh | WR | 6 | 90 | 15.0 | 18 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 4 | 74 | 18.5 | 25 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 1 | 73 | 73.0 | 31 | 1 | 73 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 1 | 60 | 60.0 | 43 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 42 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Jordan James | HB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 8 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | — | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Malik Benson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jabril Cox | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Hoecht | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalyx Hunt | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sanborn | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Scott | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Demmings | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Swayze Bozeman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 43 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 9 | 24 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Camarda | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

