Broncos 31–3 Raiders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 6, 2004

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders?

J. Plummer (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.82 total EPA on Passing plays. across 21 snaps. Their top snap (-5.17 EPA): (8:45) 16-J.Plummer pass intended for 88-J.Putzier INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Anderson at DEN 43. 23-M.Anderson to DEN 20 for 23 yards (72-G.Foster)..

Quick answer

Winner: Denver Broncos
Final score: Denver Broncos 31–3 Las Vegas Raiders
Halftime: Denver Broncos 21–3 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jack Plummer
Top passer: K. Collins
Biggest EPA play: (8:45) 16-J.Plummer pass intended for 88-J.Putzier INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Anderson at DEN 43.…
Game date: 2004-10-17

Game summary

The Denver Broncos beat the Las Vegas Raiders 31–3 on 2004-10-17. Jack Plummer posted a game-high +13.82 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	—	—	T
Denver Broncos	7	14	10	0	0	31
Las Vegas Raiders	3	0	0	0	0	3

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

DENDenver Broncos

+3DEN 17

LV 31

LVLas Vegas Raiders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 7:04FG
SJS. Janikowski
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 17
Score
0-3
(7:04) 11-S.Janikowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
DENDenver Broncos
Q1 1:04TD
JPJ. Putzier
Points+6
Yard line
LV 12
Score
6-3
(1:04) 16-J.Plummer pass to 88-J.Putzier for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q1 0:58XP
JEJ. Elam
Points+1
Yard line
LV 2
Score
7-3
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 8:31TD
DCD. Carswell
Points+6
Yard line
LV 10
Score
13-3
(8:31) 16-J.Plummer pass to 89-D.Carswell for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 8:26XP
JEJ. Elam
Points+1
Yard line
LV 2
Score
14-3
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 4:12TD
ALA. Lelie
Points+6
Yard line
LV 31
Score
20-3
(4:12) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 4:03XP
JEJ. Elam
Points+1
Yard line
LV 2
Score
21-3
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 11:09FG
JEJ. Elam
Points+3
Yard line
LV 15
Score
24-3
(11:09) 1-J.Elam 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 2:13TD
RDR. Droughns
Points+6
Yard line
LV 4
Score
30-3
(2:13) 34-R.Droughns up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 2:10XP
JEJ. Elam
Points+1
Yard line
LV 2
Score
31-3
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jack Plummer · Denver Broncos · Passing · +13.82 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
2A. Lelie · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.21 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.60 EPA/play
3J. Putzier · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.10 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
4D. Carswell · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.58 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.29 EPA/play
5Ryan Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.45 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.45 EPA/play
6R. Curry · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.86 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
7Duece Watts · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.05 EPA/play
8D. Jolley · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.03 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

Jack Plummer — DEN · Passing

Jack Plummer posted the highest total EPA (+13.82) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 21 counted snaps, they averaged +0.66 EPA per play.

Jack Plummer's top snap (-5.17 EPA): (8:45) 16-J.Plummer pass intended for 88-J.Putzier INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Anderson at DEN 43. 23-M.Anderson to DEN 20 for 23 yards (72-G.Foster).

Quarterback report card

K. Collins led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

K. Collins (Las Vegas Raiders) · 39 dropbacks · 38.5% completion · -0.42 EPA/play · -16.56 total EPA
Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos) · 21 dropbacks · 52.4% completion · +0.66 EPA/play · +13.82 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Denver Broncos	Las Vegas Raiders
Offensive EPA/play	+0.136	-0.288
Offensive success rate	50.6%	31.9%
Pass EPA/play	+0.698	-0.425
Rush EPA/play	-0.065	-0.446
Defensive EPA/play	+0.288	-0.136
Defensive success rate	68.1%	49.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.29), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Denver Broncos: +0.14 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
Las Vegas Raiders: -0.29 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)

Denver Broncos: 11 drives, +11.59 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Las Vegas Raiders: 12 drives, -20.73 total EPA, 1 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Denver Broncos — J. Putzier (Jack Plummer pass) (Q1 1:04)
Denver Broncos — D. Carswell (Jack Plummer pass) (Q2 8:31)
Denver Broncos — A. Lelie (Jack Plummer pass) (Q2 4:12)
Denver Broncos — R. Droughns (Q3 2:13)

Field goals

Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q1 7:04)
Denver Broncos — J. Elam (Q3 11:09)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the DEN 17 (Q1 7:04) — (7:04) 11-S.Janikowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 12 (Q1 1:04) — (1:04) 16-J.Plummer pass to 88-J.Putzier for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 0:58) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr..

The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 14–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 10 (Q2 8:31) — (8:31) 16-J.Plummer pass to 89-D.Carswell for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 8:26) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 31 (Q2 4:12) — (4:12) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 4:03) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr..

The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 15 (Q3 11:09) — (11:09) 1-J.Elam 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 4 (Q3 2:13) — (2:13) 34-R.Droughns up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 2:10) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Las Vegas Raiders (Q1) — Bronco's Captains: J.Elam, R.Droughns, A.Wilson, R.Smith [WPA +18.2% · EPA +0.28]
Denver Broncos (Q1 8:45) — (8:45) 16-J.Plummer pass intended for 88-J.Putzier INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Anderson at DEN 43. 23-M.Anderson to DEN 20 for 23 yards (72-G.Foster). [WPA -15.6% · EPA -5.17]
Denver Broncos (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) 34-R.Droughns right guard to DEN 28 for 8 yards (59-D.Grant). [WPA +9.0% · EPA +0.64]
Denver Broncos (Q1 1:27) — (1:27) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 80-R.Smith pushed ob at LV 12 for 24 yards (25-D.Walker, 24-C.Woodson). [WPA +8.5% · EPA +3.45]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 14:27) — (14:27) 5-K.Collins pass to 85-D.Gabriel to DEN 36 for 17 yards (47-J.Lynch). [WPA +7.6% · EPA +1.49]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Denver Broncos (Q1 8:45) — (8:45) 16-J.Plummer pass intended for 88-J.Putzier INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Anderson at DEN 43. 23-M.Anderson to DEN 20 for 23 yards (72-G.Foster). [WPA -15.6% · EPA -5.17]
Denver Broncos (Q2 4:12) — (4:12) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.8% · EPA +4.09]
Denver Broncos (Q1 1:27) — (1:27) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 80-R.Smith pushed ob at LV 12 for 24 yards (25-D.Walker, 24-C.Woodson). [WPA +8.5% · EPA +3.45]
Denver Broncos (Q2 8:31) — (8:31) 16-J.Plummer pass to 89-D.Carswell for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.7% · EPA +3.34]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 7:04 · DEN 17 · Score 0-3
(7:04) 11-S.Janikowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 1:04 · LV 12 · Score 6-3
(1:04) 16-J.Plummer pass to 88-J.Putzier for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 0:58 · LV 2 · Score 7-3
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 8:31 · LV 10 · Score 13-3
(8:31) 16-J.Plummer pass to 89-D.Carswell for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 8:26 · LV 2 · Score 14-3
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 4:12 · LV 31 · Score 20-3
(4:12) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 4:03 · LV 2 · Score 21-3
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 11:09 · LV 15 · Score 24-3
(11:09) 1-J.Elam 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 2:13 · LV 4 · Score 30-3
(2:13) 34-R.Droughns up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 2:10 · LV 2 · Score 31-3
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.

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.
Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2004-10-17?

The Denver Broncos beat the Las Vegas Raiders 31-3 in Week 6, 2004.

What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Q1: Denver Broncos 7, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q2: Denver Broncos 14, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q3: Denver Broncos 10, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Final: Denver Broncos 31, Las Vegas Raiders 3.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Putzier (J. Plummer pass) (Q1 1:04) Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Carswell (J. Plummer pass) (Q2 8:31) Denver Broncos touchdown — A. Lelie (J. Plummer pass) (Q2 4:12) Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Droughns (Q3 2:13) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 7:04, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q3 11:09, 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?

K. Collins (Las Vegas Raiders), 38.5% completion, -0.42 EPA per dropback, -16.56 total passing EPA. Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos), 52.4% completion, +0.66 EPA per dropback, +13.82 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.82 total EPA on Passing plays. across 21 snaps. Their top snap (-5.17 EPA): (8:45) 16-J.Plummer pass intended for 88-J.Putzier INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Anderson at DEN 43. 23-M.Anderson to DEN 20 for 23 yards (72-G.Foster)..

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L

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