Quick answer
- Winner
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Final score
- Las Vegas Raiders 38–28 Denver Broncos
- Halftime
- Denver Broncos 6–21 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Gannon
- Top passer
- B. Griese
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:18) 14-B.Griese pass intended for 80-R.Smith INTERCEPTED by 59-W.Thomas at DEN 36. 59-W…
- Game date
- 2001-11-05
Game summary
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Denver Broncos 38–28 on 2001-11-05. R. Gannon posted a game-high +22.66 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 26 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Denver Broncos | 3 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 0 | 28 |
 Las Vegas Raiders | 7 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 38 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DENDenver Broncos
(10:34) 12-R.Gannon pass to 81-T.Brown for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Tim Brown's 88th career TD, ties him with Don Maynard for 5th in NFL history.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(6:11) 1-J.Elam 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
(10:31) 1-J.Elam 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
(6:52) Rodney Peete in at QB for Raiders, Gannon shaken up on previous play 32-Z.Crockett right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(1:14) 12-R.Gannon pass to 40-J.Ritchie for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(9:14) 14-B.Griese pass to 80-R.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(:21) 12-R.Gannon pass to 81-T.Brown for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(10:46) 14-B.Griese pass to 88-D.Clark for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 14-B.Griese pass to 80-R.Smith is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(7:33) 11-S.Janikowski 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(7:10) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(2:00) 12-G.Frerotte pass to 80-R.Smith for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 38-M.Anderson rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
LVLas Vegas RaidersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 10:34TD Trent BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 11
- Score
- 0-6
(10:34) 12-R.Gannon pass to 81-T.Brown for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Tim Brown's 88th career TD, ties him with Don Maynard for 5th in NFL history.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 10:29XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 0-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 6:11FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 21
- Score
- 3-7
(6:11) 1-J.Elam 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 10:31FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 3
- Score
- 6-7
(10:31) 1-J.Elam 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 6:52TD ZCZ. CrockettPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 1
- Score
- 6-13
(6:52) Rodney Peete in at QB for Raiders, Gannon shaken up on previous play 32-Z.Crockett right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 6:48XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 6-14
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 1:14TD JRJ. RitchiePoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 4
- Score
- 6-20
(1:14) 12-R.Gannon pass to 40-J.Ritchie for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 1:10XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 6-21
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 9:14TD Ryan SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 12-21
(9:14) 14-B.Griese pass to 80-R.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 0:21TD Trent BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 19
- Score
- 12-27
(:21) 12-R.Gannon pass to 81-T.Brown for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 0:15XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 12-28
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 10:46TD Dean ClarkPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 11
- Score
- 18-28
(10:46) 14-B.Griese pass to 88-D.Clark for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 10:41Safety BGB. GriesePoints+2
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 20-28
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 14-B.Griese pass to 80-R.Smith is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 7:33FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 13
- Score
- 20-31
(7:33) 11-S.Janikowski 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 7:10TD ZCZ. CrockettPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 3
- Score
- 20-37
(7:10) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 7:06XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 20-38
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 2:00TD Ryan SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 26
- Score
- 26-38
(2:00) 12-G.Frerotte pass to 80-R.Smith for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 1:53Safety MAM. AndersonPoints+2
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 28-38
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 38-M.Anderson rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1R. Gannon · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +22.66 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 2Trent Brown · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +10.25 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 3B. Griese · Denver Broncos · Passing · +6.18 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 4Dean Clark · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.96 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 5G. Frerotte · Denver Broncos · Passing · +5.53 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 6Ryan Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.02 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 7J. Rice · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.32 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 8Z. Crockett · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +3.31 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.55 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
R. Gannon — LV · Passing
R. Gannon posted the highest total EPA (+22.66) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.57 EPA per play.
R. Gannon's top snap (+3.26 EPA): (:21) 12-R.Gannon pass to 81-T.Brown for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-7.02 EPA): B. Griese — (7:18) 14-B.Griese pass intended for 80-R.Smith INTERCEPTED by 59-W.Thomas at DEN 36. 59-W.Thomas to DEN 3 for 33 yards (85-E.Kennison).
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) · 41 dropbacks · 53.7% completion · +0.15 EPA/play · +6.18 total EPA
- R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) · 40 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +0.57 EPA/play · +22.66 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.166 | +0.275 |
| Offensive success rate | 54.5% | 56.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.249 | +0.566 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.061 | -0.098 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.275 | -0.166 |
| Defensive success rate | 43.5% | 45.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Las Vegas Raiders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.28 vs +0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: +0.17 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: +0.28 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 10 drives, +14.65 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 10 drives, +23.35 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Las Vegas Raiders — Trent Brown (R. Gannon pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — Z. Crockett
- Las Vegas Raiders — J. Ritchie (R. Gannon pass)
- Denver Broncos — Ryan Smith (B. Griese pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — Trent Brown (R. Gannon pass)
- Denver Broncos — Dean Clark (B. Griese pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — Z. Crockett
- Denver Broncos — Ryan Smith (G. Frerotte pass)
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–3. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 11 (Q1 10:34); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 10:29) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 21 (Q1 6:11) — (6:11) 1-J.Elam 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 14–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 3 (Q2 10:31) — (10:31) 1-J.Elam 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q2 6:52) — (6:52) Rodney Peete in at QB for Raiders, Gannon shaken up on previous play 32-Z.Crockett right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 6:48) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 4 (Q2 1:14) — (1:14) 12-R.Gannon pass to 40-J.Ritchie for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 1:10) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–6. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 2 (Q3 9:14) — (9:14) 14-B.Griese pass to 80-R.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 19 (Q3 0:21) — (:21) 12-R.Gannon pass to 81-T.Brown for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 0:15) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 16–10. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 11 (Q4 10:46) — (10:46) 14-B.Griese pass to 88-D.Clark for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos registered a safety from the LV 2 (Q4 10:41) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 14-B.Griese pass to 80-R.Smith is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the DEN 13 (Q4 7:33) — (7:33) 11-S.Janikowski 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 3 (Q4 7:10) — (7:10) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 7:06) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 26 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 12-G.Frerotte pass to 80-R.Smith for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos registered a safety from the LV 2 (Q4 1:53) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 38-M.Anderson rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 0:45) — (:45) 25-C.Garner up the middle to DEN 25 for no gain (93-T.Pryce). FUMBLES (93-T.Pryce), RECOVERED by DEN-95-K.Pittman at DEN 29. 95-K.Pittman to DEN 38 for 9 yards (65-B.Sims).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 2:59) — (2:59) 12-R.Gannon pass to 84-J.Porter to DEN 38 for 16 yards (33-J.Spencer).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 7:38) — (7:38) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice pushed ob at DEN 7 for 23 yards (24-D.O'Neal).
- Denver Broncos (Q4 7:18) — (7:18) 14-B.Griese pass intended for 80-R.Smith INTERCEPTED by 59-W.Thomas at DEN 36. 59-W.Thomas to DEN 3 for 33 yards (85-E.Kennison).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 10:31) — (10:31) 1-J.Elam 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 7:18) — (7:18) 14-B.Griese pass intended for 80-R.Smith INTERCEPTED by 59-W.Thomas at DEN 36. 59-W.Thomas to DEN 3 for 33 yards (85-E.Kennison).
- Denver Broncos (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 12-G.Frerotte pass to 80-R.Smith for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 0:45) — (:45) 25-C.Garner up the middle to DEN 25 for no gain (93-T.Pryce). FUMBLES (93-T.Pryce), RECOVERED by DEN-95-K.Pittman at DEN 29. 95-K.Pittman to DEN 38 for 9 yards (65-B.Sims).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 0:21) — (:21) 12-R.Gannon pass to 81-T.Brown for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 10:34 · DEN 11 · Score 0-6
(10:34) 12-R.Gannon pass to 81-T.Brown for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Tim Brown's 88th career TD, ties him with Don Maynard for 5th in NFL history. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 10:29 · DEN 2 · Score 0-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 6:11 · LV 21 · Score 3-7
(6:11) 1-J.Elam 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 10:31 · LV 3 · Score 6-7
(10:31) 1-J.Elam 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 6:52 · DEN 1 · Score 6-13
(6:52) Rodney Peete in at QB for Raiders, Gannon shaken up on previous play 32-Z.Crockett right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 6:48 · DEN 2 · Score 6-14
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 1:14 · DEN 4 · Score 6-20
(1:14) 12-R.Gannon pass to 40-J.Ritchie for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 1:10 · DEN 2 · Score 6-21
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 9:14 · LV 2 · Score 12-21
(9:14) 14-B.Griese pass to 80-R.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 0:21 · DEN 19 · Score 12-27
(:21) 12-R.Gannon pass to 81-T.Brown for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 0:15 · DEN 2 · Score 12-28
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 10:46 · LV 11 · Score 18-28
(10:46) 14-B.Griese pass to 88-D.Clark for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos Safety (+2) — Q4 10:41 · LV 2 · Score 20-28
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 14-B.Griese pass to 80-R.Smith is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 7:33 · DEN 13 · Score 20-31
(7:33) 11-S.Janikowski 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 7:10 · DEN 3 · Score 20-37
(7:10) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 7:06 · DEN 2 · Score 20-38
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · LV 26 · Score 26-38
(2:00) 12-G.Frerotte pass to 80-R.Smith for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos Safety (+2) — Q4 1:53 · LV 2 · Score 28-38
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 38-M.Anderson rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Las Vegas Raiders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2001-11-05?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Denver Broncos 38-28 in Week 8, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Denver Broncos 3, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q2: Denver Broncos 3, Las Vegas Raiders 14; Q3: Denver Broncos 6, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q4: Denver Broncos 16, Las Vegas Raiders 10; Final: Denver Broncos 28, Las Vegas Raiders 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — T. Brown (R. Gannon pass) (Q1 10:34) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — Z. Crockett (Q2 6:52) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Ritchie (R. Gannon pass) (Q2 1:14) Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Smith (B. Griese pass) (Q3 9:14) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — T. Brown (R. Gannon pass) (Q3 0:21) Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Clark (B. Griese pass) (Q4 10:46) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — Z. Crockett (Q4 7:10) Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Smith (G. Frerotte pass) (Q4 2:00) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q1 6:11, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q2 10:31, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 7:33, 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), 53.7% completion, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +6.18 total passing EPA. R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders), 62.5% completion, +0.57 EPA per dropback, +22.66 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders?
R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +22.66 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+3.26 EPA): (:21) 12-R.Gannon pass to 81-T.Brown for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 5-1 Now 6-1 W
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