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NFL · Week 8 · November 5, 2001 · 12 min read

Denver Broncos vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 2001 Week 8 Recap

Raiders defeat Broncos 38–28 in Week 8

R.Gannon led Fantasy Impact as Raiders prevailed in a 28–38 Week 8 finish.

Denver Broncos 28 4–4
Final 28–38
Las Vegas Raiders 38 6–1 Winner
Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
28–38
Halftime
Denver Broncos 6–21 Las Vegas Raiders
Top passer
B. Griese
FantasyHQ MVP
R.Gannon
Game date
November 5, 2001

Top fantasy performers · Broncos

  • B.Griese 22/41 · 199 YDS · 2 TD +6.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Dean Clark
    Dean Clark 7 REC · 74 YDS · 1 TD +6.0 Fantasy Impact
  • G.Frerotte 4/6 · 50 YDS · 1 TD +5.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • R.Gannon 25/40 · 270 YDS · 3 TD +22.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Trent Brown
    Trent Brown +10.2 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Rice +3.3 Fantasy Impact
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Game story

The Las Vegas Raiders defeated the Denver Broncos 38–28 in Week 8 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-11-05, a matchup that built a comfortable lead. The decisive swing (-13.3% win probability) came in the opening quarter when Las Vegas Raiders swung the momentum.

In Week 8 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-11-05, the Las Vegas Raiders took care of business against the Denver Broncos, pulling away with a 38–28 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 26 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

B. Griese (Denver Broncos) paced the passing game, with +6.18 total EPA.

On the individual side, R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +22.66 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-13.3% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (:45) 25-C.Garner up the middle to DEN 25 for no gain (93-T.Pryce). FUMBLES (93-T.Pryce), RECOVERED by DEN-95-K.Pittman at DEN 29. 95-K.Pittman to DEN 38 for 9 yards (65-B.Sims).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Denver Broncos33616028
Las Vegas Raiders714710038

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

  1. 1 R. Gannon · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +22.66 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
  2. 2 T. Brown · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +10.25 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
  3. 3 B. Griese · Denver Broncos · Passing · +6.18 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  4. 4 D. Clark · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.96 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
  5. 5 G. Frerotte · Denver Broncos · Passing · +5.53 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
  6. 6 R. Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.02 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  7. 7 J. Rice · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.32 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
  8. 8 Z. Crockett · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +3.31 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

R. Gannon — LV · Passing

R. Gannon posted the highest total EPA (+22.66) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Las Vegas Raiders's efficiency. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.57 EPA per play.

The signature play (-7.02 EPA) came from Denver Broncos: (7:18) 14-B.Griese pass intended for 80-R.Smith INTERCEPTED by 59-W.Thomas at DEN 36. 59-W.Thomas to DEN 3 for 33 yards (85-E.Kennison).

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Las Vegas Raiders — T. Brown (R. Gannon pass) (Q1 55:34)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — Z. Crockett (Q2 36:52)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — J. Ritchie (R. Gannon pass) (Q2 31:14)
  • Denver Broncos — R. Smith (B. Griese pass) (Q3 24:14)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — T. Brown (R. Gannon pass) (Q3 15:21)
  • Denver Broncos — D. Clark (B. Griese pass) (Q4 10:46)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — Z. Crockett (Q4 7:10)
  • Denver Broncos — R. Smith (G. Frerotte pass) (Q4 2:00)

Field goals

  • Denver Broncos — J. Elam (Q1 51:11)
  • Denver Broncos — J. Elam (Q2 40:31)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q4 7:33)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–3. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 11 (Q1 55:34); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 55:29) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 21 (Q1 51:11) — (6:11) 1-J.Elam 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen..

The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 14–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 3 (Q2 40:31) — (10:31) 1-J.Elam 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q2 36:52) — (6:52) Rodney Peete in at QB for Raiders, Gannon shaken up on previous play 32-Z.Crockett right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 36:48) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 4 (Q2 31:14) — (1:14) 12-R.Gannon pass to 40-J.Ritchie for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 31:10) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–6. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 2 (Q3 24:14) — (9:14) 14-B.Griese pass to 80-R.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 19 (Q3 15:21) — (:21) 12-R.Gannon pass to 81-T.Brown for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 15:15) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 16–10. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 11 (Q4 10:46) — (10:46) 14-B.Griese pass to 88-D.Clark for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos registered a safety from the LV 2 (Q4 10:41) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 14-B.Griese pass to 80-R.Smith is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the DEN 13 (Q4 7:33) — (7:33) 11-S.Janikowski 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 3 (Q4 7:10) — (7:10) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 7:06) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 26 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 12-G.Frerotte pass to 80-R.Smith for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos registered a safety from the LV 2 (Q4 1:53) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 38-M.Anderson rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 45:45) — (:45) 25-C.Garner up the middle to DEN 25 for no gain (93-T.Pryce). FUMBLES (93-T.Pryce), RECOVERED by DEN-95-K.Pittman at DEN 29. 95-K.Pittman to DEN 38 for 9 yards (65-B.Sims). [WPA -13.3% · EPA -5.13]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 47:59) — (2:59) 12-R.Gannon pass to 84-J.Porter to DEN 38 for 16 yards (33-J.Spencer). [WPA +9.7% · EPA +2.43]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 37:38) — (7:38) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice pushed ob at DEN 7 for 23 yards (24-D.O'Neal). [WPA +6.7% · EPA +1.96]
  • Denver Broncos (Q4 7:18) — (7:18) 14-B.Griese pass intended for 80-R.Smith INTERCEPTED by 59-W.Thomas at DEN 36. 59-W.Thomas to DEN 3 for 33 yards (85-E.Kennison). [WPA -6.3% · EPA -7.02]
  • Denver Broncos (Q2 40:31) — (10:31) 1-J.Elam 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen. [WPA -6.1% · EPA +0.09]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

  • Denver Broncos (Q4 7:18) — (7:18) 14-B.Griese pass intended for 80-R.Smith INTERCEPTED by 59-W.Thomas at DEN 36. 59-W.Thomas to DEN 3 for 33 yards (85-E.Kennison). [WPA -6.3% · EPA -7.02]
  • Denver Broncos (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 12-G.Frerotte pass to 80-R.Smith for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.3% · EPA +6.00]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 45:45) — (:45) 25-C.Garner up the middle to DEN 25 for no gain (93-T.Pryce). FUMBLES (93-T.Pryce), RECOVERED by DEN-95-K.Pittman at DEN 29. 95-K.Pittman to DEN 38 for 9 yards (65-B.Sims). [WPA -13.3% · EPA -5.13]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 15:21) — (:21) 12-R.Gannon pass to 81-T.Brown for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.3% · EPA +3.26]

Quarterback report card

B.Griese led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • B.Griese (Denver Broncos) · 41 dropbacks · 53.7% completion · +0.15 EPA/play · +6.18 total EPA
  • R.Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) · 40 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +0.57 EPA/play · +22.66 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

StatDenver BroncosLas Vegas Raiders
Offensive EPA/play+0.166+0.275
Offensive success rate54.5%56.5%
Pass EPA/play+0.249+0.566
Rush EPA/play+0.061-0.098
Defensive EPA/play-0.275-0.166
Defensive success rate43.5%45.5%

By the numbers

Las Vegas Raiders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.28 vs +0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

  • Denver Broncos: 10 drives, +14.65 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 10 drives, +23.35 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

  • Las Vegas Raiders leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
  • R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

  1. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 55:34 · DEN 11 · Score 0-6
    (10:34) 12-R.Gannon pass to 81-T.Brown for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Tim Brown's 88th career TD, ties him with Don Maynard for 5th in NFL history.
  2. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 55:29 · DEN 2 · Score 0-7
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  3. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 51:11 · LV 21 · Score 3-7
    (6:11) 1-J.Elam 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
  4. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 40:31 · LV 3 · Score 6-7
    (10:31) 1-J.Elam 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
  5. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 36:52 · DEN 1 · Score 6-13
    (6:52) Rodney Peete in at QB for Raiders, Gannon shaken up on previous play 32-Z.Crockett right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 36:48 · DEN 2 · Score 6-14
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  7. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 31:14 · DEN 4 · Score 6-20
    (1:14) 12-R.Gannon pass to 40-J.Ritchie for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 31:10 · DEN 2 · Score 6-21
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  9. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 24:14 · LV 2 · Score 12-21
    (9:14) 14-B.Griese pass to 80-R.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 15:21 · DEN 19 · Score 12-27
    (:21) 12-R.Gannon pass to 81-T.Brown for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 15:15 · DEN 2 · Score 12-28
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  12. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 10:46 · LV 11 · Score 18-28
    (10:46) 14-B.Griese pass to 88-D.Clark for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Denver Broncos Safety (+2) — Q4 10:41 · LV 2 · Score 20-28
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 14-B.Griese pass to 80-R.Smith is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  14. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 7:33 · DEN 13 · Score 20-31
    (7:33) 11-S.Janikowski 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  15. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 7:10 · DEN 3 · Score 20-37
    (7:10) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 7:06 · DEN 2 · Score 20-38
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  17. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · LV 26 · Score 26-38
    (2:00) 12-G.Frerotte pass to 80-R.Smith for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  18. Denver Broncos Safety (+2) — Q4 1:53 · LV 2 · Score 28-38
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 38-M.Anderson rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders?

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Denver Broncos 38-28 in Week 8, 2001 on 2001-11-05.

What was the final score of Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders?

The final score was Denver Broncos 28, Las Vegas Raiders 38 (DEN 28-38 LV) in Week 8, 2001 on 2001-11-05.

What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Q1: Denver Broncos 3, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q2: Denver Broncos 3, Las Vegas Raiders 14; Q3: Denver Broncos 6, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q4: Denver Broncos 16, Las Vegas Raiders 10; Final: Denver Broncos 28, Las Vegas Raiders 38.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — T. Brown (R. Gannon pass) (Q1 55:34) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — Z. Crockett (Q2 36:52) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Ritchie (R. Gannon pass) (Q2 31:14) Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Smith (B. Griese pass) (Q3 24:14) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — T. Brown (R. Gannon pass) (Q3 15:21) Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Clark (B. Griese pass) (Q4 10:46) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — Z. Crockett (Q4 7:10) Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Smith (G. Frerotte pass) (Q4 2:00) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q1 51:11, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q2 40:31, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 7:33, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders?

B. Griese (Denver Broncos), 53.7% completion, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +6.18 total passing EPA. R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders), 62.5% completion, +0.57 EPA per dropback, +22.66 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders?

R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) led the game in total EPA with +22.66 on passing plays. across 40 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.02 EPA): (7:18) 14-B.Griese pass intended for 80-R.Smith INTERCEPTED by 59-W.Thomas at DEN 36. 59-W.Thomas to DEN 3 for 33 yards (85-E.Kennison).. The biggest win-probability swing was -13.3%.

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 5-1 Now 6-1 W

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