Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 33–24 Las Vegas Raiders
- Halftime
- Tied 24–24 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Griese
- Top passer
- B. Griese
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:45) R.Gannon sacked at OAK 28 for -9 yards (K.Pittman). FUMBLES (K.Pittman), RECOVERED …
- Game date
- 2000-09-17
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the Las Vegas Raiders 33–24 on 2000-09-17. B. Griese posted a game-high +12.97 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Denver Broncos | 17 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 33 |
 Las Vegas Raiders | 7 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DENDenver Broncos(15:00) B.Griese pass to E.McCaffrey for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by OAK and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 08:45.)
J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
(8:45) R.Gannon sacked at OAK 28 for -9 yards (K.Pittman). FUMBLES (K.Pittman), RECOVERED by DEN-T.Pryce at OAK 28. T.Pryce for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
(8:10) J.Nedney 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
(6:24) R.Gannon pass to T.Brown for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Brown's 76th career touchdown reception ties the Raider mark held by Fred Biletnikoff.
S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.
(15:00) B.Griese pass to H.Griffith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
(14:27) S.Janikowski 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.
(10:08) R.Gannon pass to T.Brown for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Brown's 77th career touchdown reception breaks the Raider record previously held by Fred Biletnikoff.
S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.
(9:23) T.Rouen punt is BLOCKED by R.Jordan, Center-G.Cadrez, RECOVERED by OAK-R.Jordan at DEN 3. R.Jordan for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.
(9:54) J.Nedney 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
(15:00) J.Nedney 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
(5:28) J.Nedney 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
LVLas Vegas RaidersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- LV 10
- Score
- 6-0
(15:00) B.Griese pass to E.McCaffrey for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by OAK and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 08:45.)
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 8:45XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 7-0
J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 8:45TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DEN 63
- Score
- 13-0
(8:45) R.Gannon sacked at OAK 28 for -9 yards (K.Pittman). FUMBLES (K.Pittman), RECOVERED by DEN-T.Pryce at OAK 28. T.Pryce for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 8:26XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 14-0
J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 8:10FG Points+3
- Yard line
- LV 6
- Score
- 17-0
(8:10) J.Nedney 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 6:24TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DEN 11
- Score
- 17-6
(6:24) R.Gannon pass to T.Brown for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Brown's 76th career touchdown reception ties the Raider mark held by Fred Biletnikoff.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 2:36XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 17-7
S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- LV 1
- Score
- 23-7
(15:00) B.Griese pass to H.Griffith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 14:27XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 24-7
J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 14:27FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DEN 1
- Score
- 24-10
(14:27) S.Janikowski 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 10:08TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DEN 9
- Score
- 24-16
(10:08) R.Gannon pass to T.Brown for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Brown's 77th career touchdown reception breaks the Raider record previously held by Fred Biletnikoff.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 9:23XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DEN 12
- Score
- 24-17
S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 9:23TD Points+6
- Yard line
- LV 68
- Score
- 24-23
(9:23) T.Rouen punt is BLOCKED by R.Jordan, Center-G.Cadrez, RECOVERED by OAK-R.Jordan at DEN 3. R.Jordan for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 7:48XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 24-24
S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 9:54FG Points+3
- Yard line
- LV 14
- Score
- 27-24
(9:54) J.Nedney 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 15:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- LV 4
- Score
- 30-24
(15:00) J.Nedney 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 5:28FG Points+3
- Yard line
- LV 3
- Score
- 33-24
(5:28) J.Nedney 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1B. Griese · Denver Broncos · Passing · +12.97 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 2
Trent Brown · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +8.27 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play - 3E. McCaffrey · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +7.96 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 4N. Kaufman · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +7.06 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
- 5M. Anderson · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +3.54 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 6H. Griffith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.98 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 7
Ryan Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.61 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play - 8M. Anderson · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.56 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
B. Griese — DEN · Passing
B. Griese posted the highest total EPA (+12.97) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.
B. Griese's top snap (-4.36 EPA): (10:25) B.Griese FUMBLES (Aborted) at DEN 12, RECOVERED by OAK-R.Upshaw at DEN 12.
Biggest single play (-8.71 EPA): Another player — (8:45) R.Gannon sacked at OAK 28 for -9 yards (K.Pittman). FUMBLES (K.Pittman), RECOVERED by DEN-T.Pryce at OAK 28. T.Pryce for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
B. Griese led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B. Griese (Denver Broncos) · 33 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +0.39 EPA/play · +12.97 total EPA
- R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) · 28 dropbacks · 46.4% completion · -0.25 EPA/play · -6.90 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.053 | -0.110 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.5% | 46.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.393 | -0.235 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.109 | -0.101 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.110 | -0.053 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.1% | 50.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.11), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: +0.05 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: -0.11 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 13 drives, +5.05 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, -7.04 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player
- Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 17–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 10 (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) B.Griese pass to E.McCaffrey for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by OAK and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 08:45.); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 8:45) — J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 63 (Q1 8:45); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 8:26) — J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 6 (Q1 8:10) — (8:10) J.Nedney 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 11 (Q1 6:24); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 2:36) — S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 17–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) B.Griese pass to H.Griffith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 14:27) — J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the DEN 1 (Q2 14:27) — (14:27) S.Janikowski 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 9 (Q2 10:08); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 12 (Q2 9:23) — S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 68 (Q2 9:23) — (9:23) T.Rouen punt is BLOCKED by R.Jordan, Center-G.Cadrez, RECOVERED by OAK-R.Jordan at DEN 3. R.Jordan for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 7:48) — S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 14 (Q3 9:54) — (9:54) J.Nedney 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 6–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 4 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) J.Nedney 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 3 (Q4 5:28) — (5:28) J.Nedney 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 9:23) — (9:23) T.Rouen punt is BLOCKED by R.Jordan, Center-G.Cadrez, RECOVERED by OAK-R.Jordan at DEN 3. R.Jordan for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 8:45) — (8:45) R.Gannon sacked at OAK 28 for -9 yards (K.Pittman). FUMBLES (K.Pittman), RECOVERED by DEN-T.Pryce at OAK 28. T.Pryce for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) R.Gannon pass intended for A.Rison INTERCEPTED by J.Mobley at DEN -2. J.Mobley to DEN 7 for 9 yards (S.Wisniewski).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 10:08) — (10:08) R.Gannon pass to T.Brown for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Brown's 77th career touchdown reception breaks the Raider record previously held by Fred Biletnikoff.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 3:12) — (3:12) B.Griese pass incomplete to R.Smith (E.Allen).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 8:45) — (8:45) R.Gannon sacked at OAK 28 for -9 yards (K.Pittman). FUMBLES (K.Pittman), RECOVERED by DEN-T.Pryce at OAK 28. T.Pryce for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 9:23) — (9:23) T.Rouen punt is BLOCKED by R.Jordan, Center-G.Cadrez, RECOVERED by OAK-R.Jordan at DEN 3. R.Jordan for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 14:27) — (14:27) N.Kaufman up the middle to DEN 2 for 60 yards (T.Buckley). Kaufman ruled down by contact, no fumble. Play Challenged by DEN and Upheld. (Timeout #1.)
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 8:26) — (8:26) T.Wheatley up the middle to OAK 21 for 1 yard (B.Romanowski). FUMBLES (B.Romanowski), RECOVERED by DEN-E.Brown at OAK 16. E.Brown to OAK 16 for no gain (J.Ritchie).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 15:00 · LV 10 · Score 6-0
(15:00) B.Griese pass to E.McCaffrey for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by OAK and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 08:45.) - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 8:45 · LV 2 · Score 7-0
J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 8:45 · DEN 63 · Score 13-0
(8:45) R.Gannon sacked at OAK 28 for -9 yards (K.Pittman). FUMBLES (K.Pittman), RECOVERED by DEN-T.Pryce at OAK 28. T.Pryce for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 8:26 · LV 2 · Score 14-0
J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 8:10 · LV 6 · Score 17-0
(8:10) J.Nedney 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 6:24 · DEN 11 · Score 17-6
(6:24) R.Gannon pass to T.Brown for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Brown's 76th career touchdown reception ties the Raider mark held by Fred Biletnikoff. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 2:36 · DEN 2 · Score 17-7
S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · LV 1 · Score 23-7
(15:00) B.Griese pass to H.Griffith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 14:27 · LV 2 · Score 24-7
J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 14:27 · DEN 1 · Score 24-10
(14:27) S.Janikowski 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 10:08 · DEN 9 · Score 24-16
(10:08) R.Gannon pass to T.Brown for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Brown's 77th career touchdown reception breaks the Raider record previously held by Fred Biletnikoff. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 9:23 · DEN 12 · Score 24-17
S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 9:23 · LV 68 · Score 24-23
(9:23) T.Rouen punt is BLOCKED by R.Jordan, Center-G.Cadrez, RECOVERED by OAK-R.Jordan at DEN 3. R.Jordan for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 7:48 · DEN 2 · Score 24-24
S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 9:54 · LV 14 · Score 27-24
(9:54) J.Nedney 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · LV 4 · Score 30-24
(15:00) J.Nedney 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 5:28 · LV 3 · Score 33-24
(5:28) J.Nedney 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
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.
- B. Griese (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2000-09-17?
The Denver Broncos beat the Las Vegas Raiders 33-24 in Week 3, 2000.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Denver Broncos 17, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q2: Denver Broncos 7, Las Vegas Raiders 17; Q3: Denver Broncos 3, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q4: Denver Broncos 6, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Final: Denver Broncos 33, Las Vegas Raiders 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 15:00) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 8:45) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 6:24) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 15:00) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 10:08) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 9:23) Denver Broncos field goal — unlisted player (Q1 8:10, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — unlisted player (Q2 14:27, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — unlisted player (Q3 9:54, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — unlisted player (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — unlisted player (Q4 5:28, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders?
B. Griese (Denver Broncos), 63.6% completion, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +12.97 total passing EPA. R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders), 46.4% completion, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -6.90 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders?
B. Griese (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.97 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (-4.36 EPA): (10:25) B.Griese FUMBLES (Aborted) at DEN 12, RECOVERED by OAK-R.Upshaw at DEN 12..
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L
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