Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 41–14 Las Vegas Raiders
- Halftime
- Denver Broncos 17–0 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Cutler
- Top passer
- J.J. Russell
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:57) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 88-T.Scheffler to LV 4 for 72 yards (28-G.Wilson, 2…
- Game date
- 2008-09-08
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the Las Vegas Raiders 41–14 on 2008-09-08. J. Cutler posted a game-high +23.21 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Denver Broncos | 7 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 41 |
 Las Vegas Raiders | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DENDenver Broncos(10:06) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 19-E.Royal for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
(9:58) 5-M.Prater 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
(4:21) 28-M.Pittman up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
(8:33) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 82-D.Jackson for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
(3:21) 5-M.Prater 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
(13:12) 2-J.Russell pass short left to 87-A.Lelie for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DEN-41-K.Paymah, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(10:08) 35-S.Young up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
(4:40) 28-M.Pittman up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
(1:35) 2-J.Russell pass short middle to 89-R.Curry for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
LVLas Vegas RaidersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 10:06TD ERE. RoyalPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 26
- Score
- 6-0
(10:06) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 19-E.Royal for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 9:59XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 7-0
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 9:58FG Points+3
- Yard line
- LV 8
- Score
- 10-0
(9:58) 5-M.Prater 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 4:21TD Michael PittmanPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 3
- Score
- 16-0
(4:21) 28-M.Pittman up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 4:21XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 17-0
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 8:33TD Drake JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 48
- Score
- 23-0
(8:33) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 82-D.Jackson for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 8:23XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 24-0
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 3:21FG Points+3
- Yard line
- LV 25
- Score
- 27-0
(3:21) 5-M.Prater 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 13:12TD ALA. LeliePoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 8
- Score
- 27-6
(13:12) 2-J.Russell pass short left to 87-A.Lelie for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DEN-41-K.Paymah, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 13:08XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 27-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 10:08TD SYS. YoungPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 5
- Score
- 33-7
(10:08) 35-S.Young up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 10:08XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 34-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 4:40TD Michael PittmanPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 1
- Score
- 40-7
(4:40) 28-M.Pittman up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 4:35XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 41-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 1:35TD RCR. CurryPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 4
- Score
- 41-13
(1:35) 2-J.Russell pass short middle to 89-R.Curry for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 1:34XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 41-14
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Cutler · Denver Broncos · Passing · +23.21 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 2E. Royal · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +14.65 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play
- 3
J.J. Russell · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +6.90 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play - 4A. Lelie · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.87 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.96 EPA/play
- 5R. Curry · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.82 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.91 EPA/play
- 6T. Scheffler · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.52 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.52 EPA/play
- 7Drake Jackson · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.16 EPA/play
- 8S. Young · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +4.06 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.58 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
J. Cutler — DEN · Passing
J. Cutler posted the highest total EPA (+23.21) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.86 EPA per play.
J. Cutler's top snap (+5.52 EPA): (11:57) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 88-T.Scheffler to LV 4 for 72 yards (28-G.Wilson, 24-M.Huff).
Quarterback report card
J.J. Russell led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.J. Russell (Las Vegas Raiders) · 29 dropbacks · 58.6% completion · +6.5% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +6.90 total EPA
- J. Cutler (Denver Broncos) · 27 dropbacks · 59.3% completion · +8.3% CPOE · +0.86 EPA/play · +23.21 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.438 | -0.003 |
| Offensive success rate | 56.8% | 36.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.812 | +0.238 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.326 | -0.316 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.003 | -0.438 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.4% | 43.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.44 vs -0.00), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: +0.44 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: -0.00 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 10 drives, +32.41 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, -0.28 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — E. Royal (J. Cutler pass)
- Denver Broncos — Michael Pittman
- Denver Broncos — Drake Jackson (J. Cutler pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — A. Lelie (J.J. Russell pass)
- Denver Broncos — S. Young
- Denver Broncos — Michael Pittman
- Las Vegas Raiders — R. Curry (J.J. Russell pass)
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — Matt Prater
- Denver Broncos — Matt Prater
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 26 (Q1 10:06) — (10:06) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 19-E.Royal for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 9:59) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 8 (Q2 9:58) — (9:58) 5-M.Prater 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 3 (Q2 4:21) — (4:21) 28-M.Pittman up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 4:21) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 48 (Q3 8:33) — (8:33) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 82-D.Jackson for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 8:23) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 25 (Q3 3:21) — (3:21) 5-M.Prater 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 8 (Q4 13:12); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 13:08) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 5 (Q4 10:08) — (10:08) 35-S.Young up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 10:08) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q4 4:40) — (4:40) 28-M.Pittman up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 4:35) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 4 (Q4 1:35) — (1:35) 2-J.Russell pass short middle to 89-R.Curry for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 1:34) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1) — Broncos' Captains: #6 J.Cutler; #24 C.Bailey; #55 D.J. Williams; #83 M.Leach; #89 D.Graham
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 4:32) — (4:32) 2-J.Russell FUMBLES (Aborted) at DEN 14, RECOVERED by DEN-91-E.Ekuban at DEN 17. 91-E.Ekuban to DEN 17 for no gain (2-J.Russell).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 10:06) — (10:06) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 19-E.Royal for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 11:35) — (11:35) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 14-B.Stokley to LV 30 for 13 yards (26-S.Routt).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 11:57) — (11:57) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 88-T.Scheffler to LV 4 for 72 yards (28-G.Wilson, 24-M.Huff).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 11:57) — (11:57) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 88-T.Scheffler to LV 4 for 72 yards (28-G.Wilson, 24-M.Huff).
- Denver Broncos (Q3 8:33) — (8:33) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 82-D.Jackson for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 1:35) — (1:35) 2-J.Russell pass short middle to 89-R.Curry for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 13:12) — (13:12) 2-J.Russell pass short left to 87-A.Lelie for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DEN-41-K.Paymah, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 10:06 · LV 26 · Score 6-0
(10:06) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 19-E.Royal for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 9:59 · LV 2 · Score 7-0
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 9:58 · LV 8 · Score 10-0
(9:58) 5-M.Prater 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 4:21 · LV 3 · Score 16-0
(4:21) 28-M.Pittman up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 4:21 · LV 2 · Score 17-0
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 8:33 · LV 48 · Score 23-0
(8:33) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 82-D.Jackson for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 8:23 · LV 2 · Score 24-0
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 3:21 · LV 25 · Score 27-0
(3:21) 5-M.Prater 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 13:12 · DEN 8 · Score 27-6
(13:12) 2-J.Russell pass short left to 87-A.Lelie for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DEN-41-K.Paymah, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 13:08 · DEN 2 · Score 27-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 10:08 · LV 5 · Score 33-7
(10:08) 35-S.Young up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 10:08 · LV 2 · Score 34-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 4:40 · LV 1 · Score 40-7
(4:40) 28-M.Pittman up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 4:35 · LV 2 · Score 41-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 1:35 · DEN 4 · Score 41-13
(1:35) 2-J.Russell pass short middle to 89-R.Curry for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 1:34 · DEN 2 · Score 41-14
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, 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.
- J. Cutler (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J.J. Russell (LV) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- J. Cutler (DEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2008-09-08?
The Denver Broncos beat the Las Vegas Raiders 41-14 in Week 1, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Denver Broncos 7, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q2: Denver Broncos 10, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q3: Denver Broncos 10, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q4: Denver Broncos 14, Las Vegas Raiders 14; Final: Denver Broncos 41, Las Vegas Raiders 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Denver Broncos touchdown — E. Royal (J. Cutler pass) (Q1 10:06) Denver Broncos touchdown — M. Pittman (Q2 4:21) Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Jackson (J. Cutler pass) (Q3 8:33) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — A. Lelie (J. Russell pass) (Q4 13:12) Denver Broncos touchdown — S. Young (Q4 10:08) Denver Broncos touchdown — M. Pittman (Q4 4:40) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — R. Curry (J. Russell pass) (Q4 1:35) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q2 9:58, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q3 3:21, 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?
J.J. Russell (Las Vegas Raiders), 58.6% completion, +6.5% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +6.90 total passing EPA. J. Cutler (Denver Broncos), 59.3% completion, +8.3% CPOE, +0.86 EPA per dropback, +23.21 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders?
J. Cutler (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +23.21 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (+5.52 EPA): (11:57) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 88-T.Scheffler to LV 4 for 72 yards (28-G.Wilson, 24-M.Huff)..
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Now 1-0 W
Las Vegas Raiders
Now 0-1 L
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