Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 20–19 Las Vegas Raiders
- Halftime
- Las Vegas Raiders 12–0 Denver Broncos at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Derek Carr
- Top passer
- Case Keenum
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:41) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass deep right intended for 80-J.Butt INTERCEPTED by 22-R.Mel…
- Game date
- 2018-09-16
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the Las Vegas Raiders 20–19 on 2018-09-16, overcoming Las Vegas Raiders's 12–0 halftime lead. Derek Carr posted a game-high +11.22 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 52 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Las Vegas Raiders | 3 | 9 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
 Denver Broncos | 0 | 0 | 18 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LVLas Vegas Raiders(9:36) 6-M.Nugent 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
(11:52) 6-M.Nugent 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
(:38) 24-M.Lynch up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(9:06) 24-M.Lynch left tackle to LV 34 for 9 yards (94-D.Peko).
(6:11) 30-J.Richard left tackle to DEN 20 for 1 yard (48-S.Barrett; 92-Z.Kerr).
(5:31) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 10-S.Roberts for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DEN-31-J.Simmons was injured during the play. DEN-25-C.Harris was injured during the play.
6-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
6-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
6-M.Nugent kicks 65 yards from LV 35 to end zone, Touchback.
(5:25) 30-P.Lindsay up the middle to DEN 26 for 1 yard (97-C.McDonald).
(4:51) 4-C.Keenum pass deep left to 14-C.Sutton ran ob at LV 32 for 42 yards [99-A.Key]. Oakland challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 4-C.Keenum pass incomplete deep left to 14-C.Sutton (21-G.Conley) [99-A.Key].
(2:47) 8-B.McManus 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-1-M.King.
(6:02) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-1-M.King.
(:10) 8-B.McManus 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-1-M.King.
DENDenver BroncosFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 9:36FG MNM. NugentPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 8
- Score
- 3-0
(9:36) 6-M.Nugent 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 11:52FG MNM. NugentPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 28
- Score
- 6-0
(11:52) 6-M.Nugent 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 0:38TD MLM. LynchPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 1
- Score
- 12-0
(:38) 24-M.Lynch up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 9:06TD MLM. LynchPoints+7
- Yard line
- DEN 75
- Score
- 12-7
(9:06) 24-M.Lynch left tackle to LV 34 for 9 yards (94-D.Peko).
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 6:11TD JRJ. RichardPoints+7
- Yard line
- DEN 21
- Score
- 12-7
(6:11) 30-J.Richard left tackle to DEN 20 for 1 yard (48-S.Barrett; 92-Z.Kerr).
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 5:31TD Sam RobertsPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 20
- Score
- 18-7
(5:31) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 10-S.Roberts for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DEN-31-J.Simmons was injured during the play. DEN-25-C.Harris was injured during the play.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 5:25TD MNM. NugentPoints+7
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 19-7
6-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 5:25XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 19-7
6-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 5:25TD MNM. NugentPoints+7
- Yard line
- LV 35
- Score
- 19-7
6-M.Nugent kicks 65 yards from LV 35 to end zone, Touchback.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 5:25TD PLP. LindsayPoints+7
- Yard line
- LV 75
- Score
- 19-7
(5:25) 30-P.Lindsay up the middle to DEN 26 for 1 yard (97-C.McDonald).
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 4:51TD Cameron SuttonPoints+7
- Yard line
- LV 74
- Score
- 19-7
(4:51) 4-C.Keenum pass deep left to 14-C.Sutton ran ob at LV 32 for 42 yards [99-A.Key]. Oakland challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 4-C.Keenum pass incomplete deep left to 14-C.Sutton (21-G.Conley) [99-A.Key].
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 2:47FG Brandon McManusPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 21
- Score
- 19-10
(2:47) 8-B.McManus 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-1-M.King.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 6:02TD Case KeenumPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 1
- Score
- 19-16
(6:02) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 5:58XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 15
- Score
- 19-17
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-1-M.King.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 0:10FG Brandon McManusPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 18
- Score
- 19-20
(:10) 8-B.McManus 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-1-M.King.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Derek Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +11.22 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play - 2
Amari Cooper · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +7.56 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play - 3Eli Sanders · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +7.26 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.82 EPA/play
- 4Sam Roberts · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.87 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
- 5P. Lindsay · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +4.30 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 6Case Keenum · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +3.82 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.91 EPA/play
- 7
James Cook III · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.30 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play - 8
Tim Patrick · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.37 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Derek Carr — LV · Passing
Derek Carr posted the highest total EPA (+11.22) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.
Derek Carr's top snap (-3.90 EPA): (13:11) 76-J.Feliciano reported in as eligible. 4-D.Carr pass incomplete short right to 41-K.Smith.
Biggest single play (-4.25 EPA): Case Keenum — (9:41) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass deep right intended for 80-J.Butt INTERCEPTED by 22-R.Melvin at LV 1. 22-R.Melvin to LV 16 for 15 yards (61-M.Paradis).
Quarterback report card
Case Keenum led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Case Keenum (Denver Broncos) · 39 dropbacks · 48.7% completion · -6.4% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.33 total EPA
- Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 36 dropbacks · 80.6% completion · +20.0% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +11.22 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.062 | +0.052 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.4% | 41.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.312 | -0.060 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.214 | +0.248 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.052 | -0.062 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.2% | 50.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Las Vegas Raiders +0.06, Denver Broncos +0.05) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Las Vegas Raiders: +0.06 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: +0.05 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 10 drives, +4.10 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 10 drives, +5.02 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Las Vegas Raiders — M. Lynch
- Las Vegas Raiders — Sam Roberts (Derek Carr pass)
- Denver Broncos — Case Keenum
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — M. Nugent
- Las Vegas Raiders — M. Nugent
- Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus
- Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the DEN 8 (Q1 9:36) — (9:36) 6-M.Nugent 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 9–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the DEN 28 (Q2 11:52) — (11:52) 6-M.Nugent 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q2 0:38) — (:38) 24-M.Lynch up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..
The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 34–18. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 75 (Q3 9:06) — (9:06) 24-M.Lynch left tackle to LV 34 for 9 yards (94-D.Peko).; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 21 (Q3 6:11) — (6:11) 30-J.Richard left tackle to DEN 20 for 1 yard (48-S.Barrett; 92-Z.Kerr).; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 20 (Q3 5:31); Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 15 (Q3 5:25) — 6-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q3 5:25) — 6-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 35 (Q3 5:25) — 6-M.Nugent kicks 65 yards from LV 35 to end zone, Touchback.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 75 (Q3 5:25) — (5:25) 30-P.Lindsay up the middle to DEN 26 for 1 yard (97-C.McDonald).; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 74 (Q3 4:51); Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 21 (Q3 2:47) — (2:47) 8-B.McManus 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-1-M.King..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q4 6:02); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 5:58) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-1-M.King.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 18 (Q4 0:10) — (:10) 8-B.McManus 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-1-M.King..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:06) — (:06) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 89-A.Cooper pushed ob at LV 38 for 13 yards (22-T.Brock).
- Denver Broncos (Q4 0:18) — (:18) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass short left to 81-T.Patrick ran ob at LV 18 for 26 yards (27-R.Nelson).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 2:06) — (2:06) 5-J.Townsend punts 49 yards to end zone, Center-47-T.Sieg, Touchback.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 9:41) — (9:41) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass deep right intended for 80-J.Butt INTERCEPTED by 22-R.Melvin at LV 1. 22-R.Melvin to LV 16 for 15 yards (61-M.Paradis).
- Denver Broncos (Q4 6:02) — (6:02) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 9:41) — (9:41) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass deep right intended for 80-J.Butt INTERCEPTED by 22-R.Melvin at LV 1. 22-R.Melvin to LV 16 for 15 yards (61-M.Paradis).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 11:42) — (11:42) 30-P.Lindsay up the middle pushed ob at LV 22 for 53 yards (31-M.Gilchrist).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 13:11) — (13:11) 76-J.Feliciano reported in as eligible. 4-D.Carr pass incomplete short right to 41-K.Smith.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 5:31) — (5:31) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 10-S.Roberts for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DEN-31-J.Simmons was injured during the play. DEN-25-C.Harris was injured during the play.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 9:36 · DEN 8 · Score 3-0
(9:36) 6-M.Nugent 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 11:52 · DEN 28 · Score 6-0
(11:52) 6-M.Nugent 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 0:38 · DEN 1 · Score 12-0
(:38) 24-M.Lynch up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos TD (+7) — Q3 9:06 · DEN 75 · Score 12-7
(9:06) 24-M.Lynch left tackle to LV 34 for 9 yards (94-D.Peko). - Denver Broncos TD (+7) — Q3 6:11 · DEN 21 · Score 12-7
(6:11) 30-J.Richard left tackle to DEN 20 for 1 yard (48-S.Barrett; 92-Z.Kerr). - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 5:31 · DEN 20 · Score 18-7
(5:31) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 10-S.Roberts for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DEN-31-J.Simmons was injured during the play. DEN-25-C.Harris was injured during the play. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+7) — Q3 5:25 · DEN 15 · Score 19-7
6-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 5:25 · DEN 15 · Score 19-7
6-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+7) — Q3 5:25 · LV 35 · Score 19-7
6-M.Nugent kicks 65 yards from LV 35 to end zone, Touchback. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+7) — Q3 5:25 · LV 75 · Score 19-7
(5:25) 30-P.Lindsay up the middle to DEN 26 for 1 yard (97-C.McDonald). - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+7) — Q3 4:51 · LV 74 · Score 19-7
(4:51) 4-C.Keenum pass deep left to 14-C.Sutton ran ob at LV 32 for 42 yards [99-A.Key]. Oakland challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 4-C.Keenum pass incomplete deep left - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 2:47 · LV 21 · Score 19-10
(2:47) 8-B.McManus 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-1-M.King. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 6:02 · LV 1 · Score 19-16
(6:02) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 5:58 · LV 15 · Score 19-17
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-1-M.King. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 0:10 · LV 18 · Score 19-20
(:10) 8-B.McManus 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-1-M.King.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Denver Broncos earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Case Keenum (DEN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos on 2018-09-16?
The Denver Broncos beat the Las Vegas Raiders 20-19 in Week 2, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Denver Broncos 0; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 9, Denver Broncos 0; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 34, Denver Broncos 18; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Denver Broncos 10; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 19, Denver Broncos 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — M. Lynch (Q2 0:38) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — S. Roberts (D. Carr pass) (Q3 5:31) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Keenum (Q4 6:02) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — M. Nugent (Q1 9:36, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 11:52, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q3 2:47, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q4 0:10, 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?
Case Keenum (Denver Broncos), 48.7% completion, -6.4% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.33 total passing EPA. Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 80.6% completion, +20.0% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +11.22 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos?
Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.22 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (-3.90 EPA): (13:11) 76-J.Feliciano reported in as eligible. 4-D.Carr pass incomplete short right to 41-K.Smith..
Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Denver Broncos won 20-19 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
Denver Broncos
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
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