Game story
In Week 6 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-10-15, the Denver Broncos took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 13–3 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 7 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
A. Walter (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with -2.72 total EPA, and -3.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, R. Moss (Las Vegas Raiders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.33 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+12.3% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Denver Broncos changed the game: (1:33) 16-J.Plummer pass deep middle to 84-J.Walker to LV 2 for 54 yards (21-N.Asomugha).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Raiders | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Denver Broncos | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Moss · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +7.33 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
- 2 C. Anderson · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.95 EPA/play
- 3 J. Walker · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.72 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
- 4 A. Whitted · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.91 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
- 5 J. Walker · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +1.93 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.93 EPA/play
- 6 Z. Crockett · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +1.13 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
- 7 R. Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.87 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 8 R. Lee · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +0.15 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Moss — LV · Receiving
R. Moss posted the highest total EPA (+7.33) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Las Vegas Raiders's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.47 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.47 EPA) came from Las Vegas Raiders: (14:08) 9-S.Lechler punts 49 yards to DEN 30, Center-62-A.Treu. 27-Da.Williams to LV 49 for 21 yards (23-C.Carr). FUMBLES (23-C.Carr), RECOVERED by LV-55-R.Thomas at LV 48. 55-R.Thomas to LV 48 for no gain (22-D.Foxworth
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — T. Bell
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
- 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 opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 2 (Q1 45:42) — (:42) 26-T.Bell left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 45:39) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 6–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 33 (Q2 40:15) — (10:15) 1-J.Elam 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 4 (Q2 34:02) — (4:02) 1-J.Elam 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer..
The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the DEN 29 (Q3 22:16) — (7:16) 11-S.Janikowski 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 46:33) — (1:33) 16-J.Plummer pass deep middle to 84-J.Walker to LV 2 for 54 yards (21-N.Asomugha).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 46:38) — (1:38) 11-S.Janikowski 54 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 4:35) — (4:35) 16-A.Walter pass short left to 34-L.Jordan to DEN 27 for no gain (52-I.Gold). FUMBLES (52-I.Gold), RECOVERED by DEN-96-M.Myers at DEN 23. 96-M.Myers to DEN 34 for 11 yards (65-B.Sims). PENALTY
- Denver Broncos (Q2 40:15) — (10:15) 1-J.Elam 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 56:39) — (11:39) 16-J.Plummer scrambles up the middle to LV 48 for 11 yards (53-T.Howard).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 29:08) — (14:08) 9-S.Lechler punts 49 yards to DEN 30, Center-62-A.Treu. 27-Da.Williams to LV 49 for 21 yards (23-C.Carr). FUMBLES (23-C.Carr), RECOVERED by LV-55-R.Thomas at LV 48. 55-R.Thomas to LV 48 for no
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 4:35) — (4:35) 16-A.Walter pass short left to 34-L.Jordan to DEN 27 for no gain (52-I.Gold). FUMBLES (52-I.Gold), RECOVERED by DEN-96-M.Myers at DEN 23. 96-M.Myers to DEN 34 for 11 yards (65-B.Sims). PENALTY
- Denver Broncos (Q1 46:33) — (1:33) 16-J.Plummer pass deep middle to 84-J.Walker to LV 2 for 54 yards (21-N.Asomugha).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 46:38) — (1:38) 11-S.Janikowski 54 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Quarterback report card
A.Walter led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A.Walter (Las Vegas Raiders) · 30 dropbacks · 43.3% completion · -3.4% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -2.72 total EPA
- J.Plummer (Denver Broncos) · 21 dropbacks · 52.4% completion · -5.1% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -0.98 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.117 | +0.004 |
| Offensive success rate | 33.8% | 41.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.091 | -0.046 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.188 | +0.118 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.004 | +0.117 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.1% | 66.2% |
By the numbers
Denver Broncos held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.00 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Denver Broncos: 9 drives, +0.24 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 9 drives, -9.33 total EPA, 1 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.
- R. Moss (Las Vegas Raiders) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- A. Walter (LV) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- J. Plummer (DEN) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 45:42 · LV 2 · Score 0-6
(:42) 26-T.Bell left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 45:39 · LV 2 · Score 0-7
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 40:15 · LV 33 · Score 0-10
(10:15) 1-J.Elam 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 34:02 · LV 4 · Score 0-13
(4:02) 1-J.Elam 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 22:16 · DEN 29 · Score 3-13
(7:16) 11-S.Janikowski 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos?
The Denver Broncos beat the Las Vegas Raiders 13-3 in Week 6, 2006 on 2006-10-15.
What was the final score of Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos?
The final score was Las Vegas Raiders 3, Denver Broncos 13 (LV 3-13 DEN) in Week 6, 2006 on 2006-10-15.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Denver Broncos 7; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Denver Broncos 6; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Denver Broncos 0; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Denver Broncos 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos?
Denver Broncos touchdown — T. Bell (Q1 45:42) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q2 40:15, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q2 34:02, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q3 22:16, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos?
A. Walter (Las Vegas Raiders), 43.3% completion, -3.4% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -2.72 total passing EPA. J. Plummer (Denver Broncos), 52.4% completion, -5.1% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -0.98 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos?
R. Moss (Las Vegas Raiders) led the game in total EPA with +7.33 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.47 EPA): (14:08) 9-S.Lechler punts 49 yards to DEN 30, Center-62-A.Treu. 27-Da.Williams to LV 49 for 21 yards (23-C.Carr). FUMBLES (23-C.Carr), RECOVERED by LV-55-R.Thomas at LV 48. 55-R.Th. The biggest win-probability swing was +12.3%.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 0-4 Now 0-5 L
Denver Broncos
Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W
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