Game story
In Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season on 2023-09-10, the Las Vegas Raiders took care of business against the Denver Broncos, pulling away with a 17–16 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 19 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Wilson (Denver Broncos) paced the passing game, with +8.13 total EPA, and +15.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Garoppolo (Las Vegas Raiders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +17.23 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-24.3% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (2:11) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short left intended for 22-A.Abdullah INTERCEPTED by 22-K.Jackson (49-A.Singleton) at DEN -4. Touchback.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Raiders | 13 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Denver Broncos | 6 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Garoppolo · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +17.23 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 2 J. Meyers · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +9.09 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 3 R. Wilson · Denver Broncos · Passing · +8.13 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 4 D. Adams · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +6.86 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 5 C. Sutton · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.61 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 6 S. Perine · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 7 G. Dulcich · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 8 A. Trautman · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Garoppolo — LV · Passing
J. Garoppolo posted the highest total EPA (+17.23) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Las Vegas Raiders's efficiency. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.54 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.91 EPA) came from Las Vegas Raiders: (2:11) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short left intended for 22-A.Abdullah INTERCEPTED by 22-K.Jackson (49-A.Singleton) at DEN -4. Touchback.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Las Vegas Raiders — J. Meyers (J. Garoppolo pass)
- Denver Broncos — L. Humphrey (R. Wilson pass)
- Denver Broncos — C. Sutton (R. Wilson pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — J. Meyers (J. Garoppolo pass)
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. Carlson
- Denver Broncos — W. Lutz
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 13–6. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 3 (Q1 54:32); Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 15 (Q1 54:28) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 5 (Q1 45:50) — (:50) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 17-L.Humphrey for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 13–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the DEN 5 (Q2 40:57) — (10:57) 2-D.Carlson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 5 (Q2 30:18) — (:18) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 14-C.Sutton for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 15 (Q2 30:12) — 16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 5 (Q4 8:57) — (8:57) 16-W.Lutz 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 6 (Q4 6:38) — (6:38) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short right to 16-J.Meyers for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q4 6:34) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 17:11) — (2:11) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short left intended for 22-A.Abdullah INTERCEPTED by 22-K.Jackson (49-A.Singleton) at DEN -4. Touchback.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 30:18) — (:18) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 14-C.Sutton for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 3:00) — (3:00) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 16-J.Meyers to DEN 49 for 7 yards (22-K.Jackson). LV-16-J.Meyers was injured during the play. PENALTY on DEN-22-K.Jackson, Unnecessary Roughness, 1
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 22:20) — (7:20) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 17-D.Adams to DEN 34 for 12 yards (31-J.Simmons) [99-Z.Allen].
- Denver Broncos (Q4 13:41) — (13:41) 9-R.Dixon punts 44 yards to LV 13, Center-48-M.Fraboni, fair catch by 3-D.Carter. PENALTY on LV-59-L.Masterson, Roughing the Kicker, 15 yards, enforced at DEN 43 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 17:11) — (2:11) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short left intended for 22-A.Abdullah INTERCEPTED by 22-K.Jackson (49-A.Singleton) at DEN -4. Touchback.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 13:41) — (13:41) 9-R.Dixon punts 44 yards to LV 13, Center-48-M.Fraboni, fair catch by 3-D.Carter. PENALTY on LV-59-L.Masterson, Roughing the Kicker, 15 yards, enforced at DEN 43 - No Play.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 24:36) — (9:36) 16-W.Lutz 55 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 30:18) — (:18) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 14-C.Sutton for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
R.Wilson led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Wilson (Denver Broncos) · 41 dropbacks · 65.9% completion · +15.0% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +8.13 total EPA
- J.Garoppolo (Las Vegas Raiders) · 32 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +13.1% CPOE · +0.54 EPA/play · +17.23 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.124 | +0.062 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.1% | 46.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.538 | +0.198 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.336 | -0.165 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.062 | -0.124 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.2% | 62.9% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Las Vegas Raiders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs +0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Denver Broncos: 6 drives, +4.81 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 7 drives, +8.65 total EPA, 3 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- J. Garoppolo (Las Vegas Raiders) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- R. Wilson (DEN) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- J. Garoppolo (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 54:32 · DEN 3 · Score 6-0
(9:32) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short left to 16-J.Meyers for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LV-16-J.Meyers, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+7) — Q1 54:28 · DEN 15 · Score 7-0
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 45:50 · LV 5 · Score 7-6
(:50) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 17-L.Humphrey for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 40:57 · DEN 5 · Score 10-6
(10:57) 2-D.Carlson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 30:18 · LV 5 · Score 10-12
(:18) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 14-C.Sutton for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos TD (+7) — Q2 30:12 · LV 15 · Score 10-13
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 8:57 · LV 5 · Score 10-16
(8:57) 16-W.Lutz 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 6:38 · DEN 6 · Score 16-16
(6:38) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short right to 16-J.Meyers for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 6:34 · DEN 15 · Score 17-16
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Denver Broncos 17-16 in Week 1, 2023 on 2023-09-10.
What was the final score of Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos?
The final score was Las Vegas Raiders 17, Denver Broncos 16 (LV 17-16 DEN) in Week 1, 2023 on 2023-09-10.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 13, Denver Broncos 6; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Denver Broncos 13; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Denver Broncos 3; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 17, Denver Broncos 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Meyers (J. Garoppolo pass) (Q1 54:32) Denver Broncos touchdown — L. Humphrey (R. Wilson pass) (Q1 45:50) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Sutton (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 30:18) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Meyers (J. Garoppolo pass) (Q4 6:38) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q2 40:57, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — W. Lutz (Q4 8:57, 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?
R. Wilson (Denver Broncos), 65.9% completion, +15.0% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +8.13 total passing EPA. J. Garoppolo (Las Vegas Raiders), 62.5% completion, +13.1% CPOE, +0.54 EPA per dropback, +17.23 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos?
J. Garoppolo (Las Vegas Raiders) led the game in total EPA with +17.23 on passing plays. across 32 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.91 EPA): (2:11) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short left intended for 22-A.Abdullah INTERCEPTED by 22-K.Jackson (49-A.Singleton) at DEN -4. Touchback.. The biggest win-probability swing was -24.3%.
Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 17-16 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Now 1-0 W
Denver Broncos
Now 0-1 L
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