Game story
In Week 17 of the 2016 NFL season on 2017-01-01, the Denver Broncos took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 24–6 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Siemian (Denver Broncos) paced the passing game, with +9.27 total EPA, and -0.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. Siemian (Denver Broncos) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.27 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+11.7% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Denver Broncos changed the game: (14:25) 20-J.Forsett right guard to LV 12 for 64 yards (53-M.Smith).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Raiders | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Denver Broncos | 7 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Siemian · Denver Broncos · Passing · +9.27 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 2 D. Booker · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.30 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play
- 3 S. Roberts · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 4 D. Washington · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +1.97 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 5 J. Taylor · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.84 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 6 V. Green · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.82 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 7 D. Booker · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +1.40 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 8 L. Murray · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.01 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Siemian — DEN · Passing
T. Siemian posted the highest total EPA (+9.27) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Denver Broncos's efficiency. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.78 EPA) came from Las Vegas Raiders: (6:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-C.Cook pass deep middle intended for 81-M.Rivera INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Simmons [56-S.Ray] at DEN 12. 31-J.Simmons pushed ob at LV 43 for 45 yards (33-D.Washington).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — D. Booker
- Denver Broncos — D. Booker (T. Siemian pass)
- Denver Broncos — V. Green (T. Siemian pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — A. Cooper (C. Cook pass)
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — B. McManus
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 11 (Q1 55:22) — (10:22) 23-D.Booker right tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q1 55:15) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-45-T.Gafford, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 4 (Q2 41:33) — (11:33) 8-B.McManus 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-T.Gafford, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 43 (Q2 31:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short left to 23-D.Booker for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 31:44) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-45-T.Gafford, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–6. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 2 (Q3 23:19) — (8:19) 13-T.Siemian pass short left to 85-V.Green for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q3 23:14) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-45-T.Gafford, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 32 (Q3 18:19) — (3:19) 74-V.Alexander reported in as eligible. 8-C.Cook pass deep left to 89-A.Cooper for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 44:25) — (14:25) 20-J.Forsett right guard to LV 12 for 64 yards (53-M.Smith).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 31:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short left to 23-D.Booker for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 36:31) — (6:31) (Shotgun) 14-M.McGloin pass incomplete deep middle to 15-M.Crabtree [93-J.Crick]. PENALTY on DEN-93-J.Crick, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at LV 34 - No Play.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 56:09) — (11:09) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass incomplete short right [97-M.Edwards]. PENALTY on LV-29-D.Amerson, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at LV 40 - No Play.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 28:07) — (13:07) (Shotgun) 8-C.Cook sacked at DEN 39 for -2 yards (56-S.Ray). FUMBLES (56-S.Ray) [56-S.Ray], RECOVERED by DEN-99-A.Gotsis at DEN 36. 99-A.Gotsis to DEN 36 for no gain (66-G.Jackson).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 6:15) — (6:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-C.Cook pass deep middle intended for 81-M.Rivera INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Simmons [56-S.Ray] at DEN 12. 31-J.Simmons pushed ob at LV 43 for 45 yards (33-D.Washington).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 28:07) — (13:07) (Shotgun) 8-C.Cook sacked at DEN 39 for -2 yards (56-S.Ray). FUMBLES (56-S.Ray) [56-S.Ray], RECOVERED by DEN-99-A.Gotsis at DEN 36. 99-A.Gotsis to DEN 36 for no gain (66-G.Jackson).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 31:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short left to 23-D.Booker for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 14:53) — (14:53) 74-V.Alexander reported in as eligible. 16-J.Holton to LV 30 for -7 yards (58-V.Miller). FUMBLES (58-V.Miller), RECOVERED by DEN-52-C.Nelson at LV 38. 52-C.Nelson to LV 38 for no gain (71-M.Wa
Quarterback report card
T.Siemian led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Siemian (Denver Broncos) · 33 dropbacks · 51.5% completion · -0.3% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +9.27 total EPA
- C.Cook (Las Vegas Raiders) · 25 dropbacks · 56.0% completion · -0.6% CPOE · -0.51 EPA/play · -12.81 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.387 | -0.090 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.3% | 37.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.441 | +0.281 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.518 | -0.226 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.090 | +0.387 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.5% | 65.7% |
By the numbers
Denver Broncos held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.09 vs -0.39), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Denver Broncos: 14 drives, -7.91 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 13 drives, -27.08 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.
- T. Siemian (Denver Broncos) 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 TD (+6) — Q1 55:22 · LV 11 · Score 0-6
(10:22) 23-D.Booker right tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 55:15 · LV 15 · Score 0-7
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-45-T.Gafford, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 41:33 · LV 4 · Score 0-10
(11:33) 8-B.McManus 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-T.Gafford, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 31:54 · LV 43 · Score 0-16
(1:54) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short left to 23-D.Booker for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 31:44 · LV 15 · Score 0-17
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-45-T.Gafford, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 23:19 · LV 2 · Score 0-23
(8:19) 13-T.Siemian pass short left to 85-V.Green for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 23:14 · LV 15 · Score 0-24
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-45-T.Gafford, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 18:19 · DEN 32 · Score 6-24
(3:19) 74-V.Alexander reported in as eligible. 8-C.Cook pass deep left to 89-A.Cooper for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos?
The Denver Broncos beat the Las Vegas Raiders 24-6 in Week 17, 2016 on 2017-01-01.
What was the final score of Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos?
The final score was Las Vegas Raiders 6, Denver Broncos 24 (LV 6-24 DEN) in Week 17, 2016 on 2017-01-01.
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 10; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 6, Denver Broncos 7; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 6, Denver Broncos 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos?
Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Booker (Q1 55:22) Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Booker (T. Siemian pass) (Q2 31:54) Denver Broncos touchdown — V. Green (T. Siemian pass) (Q3 23:19) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — A. Cooper (C. Cook pass) (Q3 18:19) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q2 41:33, 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?
T. Siemian (Denver Broncos), 51.5% completion, -0.3% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +9.27 total passing EPA. C. Cook (Las Vegas Raiders), 56.0% completion, -0.6% CPOE, -0.51 EPA per dropback, -12.81 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos?
T. Siemian (Denver Broncos) led the game in total EPA with +9.27 on passing plays. across 33 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.78 EPA): (6:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-C.Cook pass deep middle intended for 81-M.Rivera INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Simmons [56-S.Ray] at DEN 12. 31-J.Simmons pushed ob at LV 43 for 45 yards (33-D.. The biggest win-probability swing was +11.7%.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 12-3 Now 12-4 L
Denver Broncos
Entered 8-7 Now 9-7 W
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