Game story
In Week 6 of the 2021 NFL season on 2021-10-17, the Las Vegas Raiders took care of business against the Denver Broncos, pulling away with a 34–24 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Bridgewater (Denver Broncos) paced the passing game, with +0.59 total EPA, and +10.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +17.16 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+16.4% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (12:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 11-H.Ruggs for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Raiders | 10 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 34 |
| Denver Broncos | 7 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +17.16 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 2 H. Ruggs · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +9.24 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.31 EPA/play
- 3 K. Hinton · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.62 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 4 N. Fant · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.57 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 5 B. Edwards · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.03 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 6 K. Drake · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.02 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
- 7 K. Drake · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +3.00 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 8 D. Waller · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.84 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Carr — LV · Passing
D. Carr posted the highest total EPA (+17.16) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Las Vegas Raiders's efficiency. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.57 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.19 EPA) came from Denver Broncos: (2:29) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater scrambles up the middle to DEN 40 for 4 yards (92-S.Thomas). FUMBLES (92-S.Thomas), touched at DEN 40, RECOVERED by LV-52-D.Perryman at DEN 43. 52-D.Perryman to DEN 42 for 1 yard (87-N.Fa
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Las Vegas Raiders — H. Ruggs (D. Carr pass)
- Denver Broncos — T. Patrick (T. Bridgewater pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — K. Drake (D. Carr pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — K. Drake
- Las Vegas Raiders — J. Jacobs
- Denver Broncos — C. Sutton (T. Bridgewater pass)
- Denver Broncos — N. Fant (T. Bridgewater pass)
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. Carlson
- Denver Broncos — B. McManus
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. Carlson
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 10–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 48 (Q1 57:03) — (12:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 11-H.Ruggs for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q1 56:54) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 23 (Q1 51:57) — (6:57) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 81-T.Patrick for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-Y.Ngakoue].; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q1 51:49) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the DEN 32 (Q1 47:45) — (2:45) 2-D.Carlson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 31 (Q2 30:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 23-K.Drake for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 30:30) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..
The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 14–3. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 18 (Q3 26:33) — (11:33) 23-K.Drake right guard for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q3 26:27) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 14 (Q3 21:42) — (6:42) 8-B.McManus 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 3 (Q3 15:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 28-J.Jacobs right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q3 15:07) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 14–3. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 12 (Q4 11:22) — (11:22) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 14-C.Sutton for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 11:16) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the DEN 11 (Q4 8:01) — (8:01) 2-D.Carlson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 4 (Q4 1:17) — (1:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 87-N.Fant for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 1:12) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 57:03) — (12:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 11-H.Ruggs for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 30:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 23-K.Drake for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 45:30) — (:30) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle intended for 82-E.Saubert INTERCEPTED by 35-B.Facyson at DEN 49. 35-B.Facyson to DEN 49 for no gain (87-N.Fant).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 51:57) — (6:57) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 81-T.Patrick for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-Y.Ngakoue].
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 30:43) — (:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 83-D.Waller to DEN 31 for 33 yards (29-B.Callahan).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 17:29) — (2:29) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater scrambles up the middle to DEN 40 for 4 yards (92-S.Thomas). FUMBLES (92-S.Thomas), touched at DEN 40, RECOVERED by LV-52-D.Perryman at DEN 43. 52-D.Perryman to DEN 42
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 57:03) — (12:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 11-H.Ruggs for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 16:37) — (1:37) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 11-H.Ruggs to DEN 4 for 40 yards (21-R.Darby) [58-V.Miller]. Denver challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the fiel
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 10:08) — (10:08) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 89-B.Edwards pushed ob at DEN 19 for 51 yards (31-J.Simmons).
Quarterback report card
T.Bridgewater led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Bridgewater (Denver Broncos) · 59 dropbacks · 59.3% completion · +10.1% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.59 total EPA
- D.Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 30 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +9.7% CPOE · +0.57 EPA/play · +17.16 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.145 | -0.025 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.3% | 43.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.572 | +0.010 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.077 | -0.035 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.025 | -0.145 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.1% | 52.7% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Las Vegas Raiders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Denver Broncos: 13 drives, -2.47 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 13 drives, +10.75 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.
- D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- T. Bridgewater (DEN) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- D. Carr (LV) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 57:03 · DEN 48 · Score 6-0
(12:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 11-H.Ruggs for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 56:54 · DEN 15 · Score 7-0
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 51:57 · LV 23 · Score 7-6
(6:57) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 81-T.Patrick for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-Y.Ngakoue]. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 51:49 · LV 15 · Score 7-7
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 47:45 · DEN 32 · Score 10-7
(2:45) 2-D.Carlson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 30:36 · DEN 31 · Score 16-7
(:36) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 23-K.Drake for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 30:30 · DEN 15 · Score 17-7
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 26:33 · DEN 18 · Score 23-7
(11:33) 23-K.Drake right guard for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 26:27 · DEN 15 · Score 24-7
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 21:42 · LV 14 · Score 24-10
(6:42) 8-B.McManus 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 15:10 · DEN 3 · Score 30-10
(:10) (Shotgun) 28-J.Jacobs right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 15:07 · DEN 15 · Score 31-10
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 11:22 · LV 12 · Score 31-16
(11:22) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 14-C.Sutton for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 11:16 · LV 15 · Score 31-17
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 8:01 · DEN 11 · Score 34-17
(8:01) 2-D.Carlson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 1:17 · LV 4 · Score 34-23
(1:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 87-N.Fant for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 1:12 · LV 15 · Score 34-24
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Denver Broncos 34-24 in Week 6, 2021 on 2021-10-17.
What was the final score of Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos?
The final score was Las Vegas Raiders 34, Denver Broncos 24 (LV 34-24 DEN) in Week 6, 2021 on 2021-10-17.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 10, Denver Broncos 7; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Denver Broncos 0; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 14, Denver Broncos 3; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Denver Broncos 14; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 34, Denver Broncos 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — H. Ruggs (D. Carr pass) (Q1 57:03) Denver Broncos touchdown — T. Patrick (T. Bridgewater pass) (Q1 51:57) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — K. Drake (D. Carr pass) (Q2 30:36) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — K. Drake (Q3 26:33) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Jacobs (Q3 15:10) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Sutton (T. Bridgewater pass) (Q4 11:22) Denver Broncos touchdown — N. Fant (T. Bridgewater pass) (Q4 1:17) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q1 47:45, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q3 21:42, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q4 8:01, 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. Bridgewater (Denver Broncos), 59.3% completion, +10.1% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.59 total passing EPA. D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 60.0% completion, +9.7% CPOE, +0.57 EPA per dropback, +17.16 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos?
D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) led the game in total EPA with +17.16 on passing plays. across 30 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.19 EPA): (2:29) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater scrambles up the middle to DEN 40 for 4 yards (92-S.Thomas). FUMBLES (92-S.Thomas), touched at DEN 40, RECOVERED by LV-52-D.Perryman at DEN 43. 52-. The biggest win-probability swing was +16.4%.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W
Denver Broncos
Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L
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