Denver
Broncos
8-5
29
FINAL
26
Las Vegas
Raiders
6-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling showdown in Week 15, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Las Vegas Raiders with a final score of 29-26. This victory was crucial for the Broncos as they continue to vie for playoff positioning in the competitive AFC landscape.
Bo Nix led the charge for Denver, throwing for 231 yards and two touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to make big plays when it mattered most. Meanwhile, the Raiders' Ashton Jeanty impressed on the ground with 105 rushing yards, while Dont'e Thornton Jr. emerged as a reliable target, racking up 88 receiving yards. This offensive back-and-forth kept fans on the edge of their seats throughout the game.
Defensively, the Broncos made key plays to secure the win, highlighted by Nik Bonitto’s two sacks that disrupted the Raiders' rhythm. Patrick Surtain II also contributed with a crucial interception, turning momentum in favor of Denver at a pivotal moment. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Broncos' defense halted a potential game-winning drive by the Raiders, allowing Denver to clinch the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 29 | 20 | 69% | 231 | 2 | 1 | 101.3 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 21 | 9 | 43% | 230 | 2 | 2 | 75.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 11 | 105 | 9.5 | 15 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 17 | 101 | 5.9 | 36 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 8 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 5 | 88 | 17.6 | 42 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 6 | 84 | 14.0 | 21 | 1 | 22 | 1 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 1 | 81 | 81.0 | 63 | 1 | 81 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 17 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 7 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darien Porter | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Van Noy | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kwity Paye | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jimmie Ward | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Troy Andersen | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |

