Game story
In Week 5 of the 2015 NFL season on 2015-10-11, the Denver Broncos took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 16–10 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with -13.07 total EPA, and +1.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Rivera (Las Vegas Raiders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.01 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-42.1% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (7:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle intended for 10-S.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris at DEN 26. 25-C.Harris for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | 3 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Rivera · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.01 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
- 2 A. Cooper · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.39 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 3 C. Walford · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.87 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.87 EPA/play
- 4 E. Sanders · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.32 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 5 J. Norwood · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 6 M. Crabtree · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.76 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 7 B. Fowler · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.45 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 8 M. Reece · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.40 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Rivera — LV · Receiving
M. Rivera posted the highest total EPA (+4.01) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Las Vegas Raiders's efficiency. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.34 EPA per play.
The signature play (-10.09 EPA) came from Las Vegas Raiders: (7:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle intended for 10-S.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris at DEN 26. 25-C.Harris for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Las Vegas Raiders — M. Reece (D. Carr pass)
- Denver Broncos — C. Harris
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — B. McManus
- Denver Broncos — B. McManus
- Denver Broncos — B. McManus
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 7 (Q2 44:22) — (14:22) 8-B.McManus 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 3 (Q2 39:42) — (9:42) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 45-M.Reece for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 39:37) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 6–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 2 (Q3 26:28) — (11:28) 8-B.McManus 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 34 (Q3 21:35) — (6:35) 8-B.McManus 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–3. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 31 (Q4 7:05); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 6:53) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the DEN 32 (Q4 1:45) — (1:45) 11-S.Janikowski 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 7:05) — (7:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle intended for 10-S.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris at DEN 26. 25-C.Harris for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 28:26) — (13:26) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr sacked at LV 16 for -7 yards (58-V.Miller). FUMBLES (58-V.Miller) [58-V.Miller], RECOVERED by DEN-58-V.Miller at LV 16. 58-V.Miller to LV 16 for no gain (4-D.Carr).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 11-S.Janikowski 40 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 8:53) — (8:53) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 15-M.Crabtree to LV 49 for 21 yards (26-D.Stewart) [58-V.Miller]. PENALTY on DEN-58-V.Miller, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at LV 49.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 30:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle intended for 81-O.Daniels INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Woodson [53-M.Smith] at LV -4. 24-C.Woodson to LV 7 for 11 yards (22-C.Anderson).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 7:05) — (7:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle intended for 10-S.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris at DEN 26. 25-C.Harris for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 28:26) — (13:26) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr sacked at LV 16 for -7 yards (58-V.Miller). FUMBLES (58-V.Miller) [58-V.Miller], RECOVERED by DEN-58-V.Miller at LV 16. 58-V.Miller to LV 16 for no gain (4-D.Carr).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 30:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle intended for 81-O.Daniels INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Woodson [53-M.Smith] at LV -4. 24-C.Woodson to LV 7 for 11 yards (22-C.Anderson).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 8:53) — (8:53) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 15-M.Crabtree to LV 49 for 21 yards (26-D.Stewart) [58-V.Miller]. PENALTY on DEN-58-V.Miller, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at LV 49.
Quarterback report card
D.Carr led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 44 dropbacks · 59.1% completion · +1.2% CPOE · -0.30 EPA/play · -13.07 total EPA
- P.Manning (Denver Broncos) · 40 dropbacks · 55.0% completion · -0.6% CPOE · -0.10 EPA/play · -3.88 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.121 | -0.199 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.3% | 35.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.097 | -0.297 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.380 | -0.143 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.199 | +0.121 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.4% | 59.7% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.12 vs -0.20), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Denver Broncos: 12 drives, -8.70 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 13 drives, -17.95 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Denver Broncos leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- M. Rivera (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.
- Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 44:22 · LV 7 · Score 3-0
(14:22) 8-B.McManus 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 39:42 · DEN 3 · Score 3-6
(9:42) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 45-M.Reece for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 39:37 · DEN 15 · Score 3-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 26:28 · LV 2 · Score 6-7
(11:28) 8-B.McManus 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 21:35 · LV 34 · Score 9-7
(6:35) 8-B.McManus 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 7:05 · DEN 31 · Score 15-7
(7:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle intended for 10-S.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris at DEN 26. 25-C.Harris for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 6:53 · LV 15 · Score 16-7
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 1:45 · DEN 32 · Score 16-10
(1:45) 11-S.Janikowski 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The Denver Broncos beat the Las Vegas Raiders 16-10 in Week 5, 2015 on 2015-10-11.
What was the final score of Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The final score was Denver Broncos 16, Las Vegas Raiders 10 (DEN 16-10 LV) in Week 5, 2015 on 2015-10-11.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q2: Denver Broncos 3, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q3: Denver Broncos 6, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q4: Denver Broncos 7, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Final: Denver Broncos 16, Las Vegas Raiders 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — M. Reece (D. Carr pass) (Q2 39:42) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Harris (Q4 7:05) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q2 44:22, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q3 26:28, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q3 21:35, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 1:45, 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?
D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 59.1% completion, +1.2% CPOE, -0.30 EPA per dropback, -13.07 total passing EPA. P. Manning (Denver Broncos), 55.0% completion, -0.6% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -3.88 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders?
M. Rivera (Las Vegas Raiders) led the game in total EPA with +4.01 on receiving plays. across 3 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-10.09 EPA): (7:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle intended for 10-S.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris at DEN 26. 25-C.Harris for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -42.1%.
Was Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Denver Broncos won 16-10 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 4-0 Now 5-0 W
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
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