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NFL · Week 6 · October 15, 2006 · 10 min read

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Denver Broncos: 2006 Week 6 Recap

Broncos defeat Raiders 13–3 in Week 6

Riley Moss led Fantasy Impact as Broncos prevailed in a 3–13 Week 6 finish.

Las Vegas Raiders 3 0–5
Final 3–13
Denver Broncos 13 4–1 Winner
Winner
Denver Broncos
Final score
3–13
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 0–13 Denver Broncos
Top passer
Austin Walter
FantasyHQ MVP
Riley Moss
Game date
October 15, 2006

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • Riley Moss
    Riley Moss 5 REC · 86 YDS +7.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Calvin Anderson
    Calvin Anderson 3 REC · 56 YDS +5.8 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Whitted 2 REC · 26 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Broncos

  • Johnny Walker Jr.
    Johnny Walker Jr. 4 REC · 75 YDS +5.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Ryan Smith
    Ryan Smith 1 REC · 12 YDS +0.9 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Sapp 2 REC · 4 YDS +0.0 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Denver Broncos
Final score
Denver Broncos 13–3 Las Vegas Raiders
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 0–13 Denver Broncos at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Riley Moss
Top passer
Austin Walter
Biggest EPA play
(14:08) 9-S.Lechler punts 49 yards to DEN 30, Center-62-A.Treu. 27-Da.Williams to LV 49 fo…
Game date
2006-10-15

Game summary

The Denver Broncos beat the Las Vegas Raiders 13–3 on 2006-10-15. Riley Moss posted a game-high +7.33 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 7 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3T
Las Vegas Raiders003003
Denver Broncos7600013

Scoring Map

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

LVLas Vegas Raiders
DENDenver Broncos

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 0:42TD
    Travis Bell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    0-6

    (:42) 26-T.Bell left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 0:39XP
    JEJ. Elam

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    0-7

    1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.

  3. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 10:15FG
    JEJ. Elam

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 33
    Score
    0-10

    (10:15) 1-J.Elam 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.

  4. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 4:02FG
    JEJ. Elam

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 4
    Score
    0-13

    (4:02) 1-J.Elam 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.

  5. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 7:16FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 29
    Score
    3-13

    (7:16) 11-S.Janikowski 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Riley MossRiley Moss · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +7.33 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
  2. 2Calvin AndersonCalvin Anderson · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.95 EPA/play
  3. 3Johnny Walker Jr.Johnny Walker Jr. · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.72 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
  4. 4A. Whitted · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.91 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
  5. 5Johnny Walker Jr.Johnny Walker Jr. · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +1.93 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.93 EPA/play
  6. 6Z. Crockett · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +1.13 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
  7. 7Ryan SmithRyan Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.87 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
  8. 8Ricky LeeRicky Lee · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +0.15 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Riley Moss

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Riley Moss — LV · Receiving

Riley Moss posted the highest total EPA (+7.33) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.47 EPA per play.

Riley Moss's top snap (+2.86 EPA): (2:28) 16-A.Walter pass deep left to 18-R.Moss to DEN 28 for 51 yards (27-Da.Williams; 47-J.Lynch).

Biggest single play (+4.47 EPA): S. Lechler — (14:08) 9-S.Lechler punts 49 yards to DEN 30, Center-62-A.Treu. 27-Da.Williams to LV 49 for 21 yards (23-C.Carr). FUMBLES (23-C.Carr), RECOVERED by LV-55-R.Thomas at LV 48. 55-R.Thomas to LV 48 for no

Quarterback report card

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

  • Austin WalterAustin Walter (Las Vegas Raiders) · 30 dropbacks · 43.3% completion · -3.4% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -2.72 total EPA
  • Jack PlummerJack Plummer (Denver Broncos) · 21 dropbacks · 52.4% completion · -5.1% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -0.98 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLas Vegas RaidersDenver Broncos
Offensive EPA/play-0.117+0.004
Offensive success rate33.8%41.9%
Pass EPA/play-0.091-0.046
Rush EPA/play-0.188+0.118
Defensive EPA/play-0.004+0.117
Defensive success rate58.1%66.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Denver Broncos held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.00 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Las Vegas Raiders: -0.12 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Denver Broncos: +0.00 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Denver Broncos: 9 drives, +0.24 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 9 drives, -9.33 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Travis BellDenver Broncos — Travis Bell (Q1 0:42)

Field goals

  • Denver Broncos — J. Elam (Q2 10:15)
  • Denver Broncos — J. Elam (Q2 4:02)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q3 7:16)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 2 (Q1 0:42) — (:42) 26-T.Bell left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 0:39) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer..

The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 6–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 33 (Q2 10:15) — (10:15) 1-J.Elam 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 4 (Q2 4:02) — (4:02) 1-J.Elam 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer..

The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the DEN 29 (Q3 7:16) — (7:16) 11-S.Janikowski 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Denver Broncos (Q1 1:33) — (1:33) 16-J.Plummer pass deep middle to 84-J.Walker to LV 2 for 54 yards (21-N.Asomugha). [WPA +12.3% · EPA +3.71]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 1:38) — (1:38) 11-S.Janikowski 54 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. [WPA -10.0% · EPA -3.32]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 4:35) — (4:35) 16-A.Walter pass short left to 34-L.Jordan to DEN 27 for no gain (52-I.Gold). FUMBLES (52-I.Gold), RECOVERED by DEN-96-M.Myers at DEN 23. 96-M.Myers to DEN 34 for 11 yards (65-B.Sims). PENALTY [WPA -7.3% · EPA -3.80]
  • Denver Broncos (Q2 10:15) — (10:15) 1-J.Elam 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer. [WPA +6.9% · EPA +1.88]
  • Denver Broncos (Q1 11:39) — (11:39) 16-J.Plummer scrambles up the middle to LV 48 for 11 yards (53-T.Howard). [WPA +6.6% · EPA +1.89]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 14:08) — (14:08) 9-S.Lechler punts 49 yards to DEN 30, Center-62-A.Treu. 27-Da.Williams to LV 49 for 21 yards (23-C.Carr). FUMBLES (23-C.Carr), RECOVERED by LV-55-R.Thomas at LV 48. 55-R.Thomas to LV 48 for no [WPA +4.3% · EPA +4.47]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 4:35) — (4:35) 16-A.Walter pass short left to 34-L.Jordan to DEN 27 for no gain (52-I.Gold). FUMBLES (52-I.Gold), RECOVERED by DEN-96-M.Myers at DEN 23. 96-M.Myers to DEN 34 for 11 yards (65-B.Sims). PENALTY [WPA -7.3% · EPA -3.80]
  • Denver Broncos (Q1 1:33) — (1:33) 16-J.Plummer pass deep middle to 84-J.Walker to LV 2 for 54 yards (21-N.Asomugha). [WPA +12.3% · EPA +3.71]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 1:38) — (1:38) 11-S.Janikowski 54 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. [WPA -10.0% · EPA -3.32]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 0:42 · LV 2 · Score 0-6
    (:42) 26-T.Bell left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 0:39 · LV 2 · Score 0-7
    1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
  3. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 10:15 · LV 33 · Score 0-10
    (10:15) 1-J.Elam 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
  4. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 4:02 · LV 4 · Score 0-13
    (4:02) 1-J.Elam 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
  5. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 7:16 · DEN 29 · Score 3-13
    (7:16) 11-S.Janikowski 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

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.
  • Riley Moss (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Austin Walter (LV) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Jack Plummer (DEN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos on 2006-10-15?

The Denver Broncos beat the Las Vegas Raiders 13-3 in Week 6, 2006.

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

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Denver Broncos 7; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Denver Broncos 6; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Denver Broncos 0; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Denver Broncos 13.

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

Denver Broncos touchdown — T. Bell (Q1 0:42) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q2 10:15, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q2 4:02, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q3 7:16, 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?

Austin Walter (Las Vegas Raiders), 43.3% completion, -3.4% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -2.72 total passing EPA. Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos), 52.4% completion, -5.1% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -0.98 total passing EPA.

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

Riley Moss (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.33 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+2.86 EPA): (2:28) 16-A.Walter pass deep left to 18-R.Moss to DEN 28 for 51 yards (27-Da.Williams; 47-J.Lynch)..

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 0-4 Now 0-5 L

Denver Broncos

Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W