Quick answer
- Winner
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Final score
- Las Vegas Raiders 31–10 Denver Broncos
- Halftime
- Las Vegas Raiders 10–3 Denver Broncos at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J.J. Russell
- Top passer
- J. Cutler
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:25) 1-B.Kern punts 60 yards to LV 11, Center-83-M.Leach. 15-J.Higgins for 89 yards, TOU…
- Game date
- 2008-11-23
Game summary
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Denver Broncos 31–10 on 2008-11-23. J.J. Russell posted a game-high +13.91 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Las Vegas Raiders | 10 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
 Denver Broncos | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LVLas Vegas Raiders(8:04) 11-S.Janikowski 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(3:03) 5-M.Prater 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
(1:25) 1-B.Kern punts 60 yards to LV 11, Center-83-M.Leach. 15-J.Higgins for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LV-15-J.Higgins, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(9:24) 22-P.Hillis left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
(5:32) 20-D.McFadden left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(14:15) 2-J.Russell pass short middle to 87-A.Lelie for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(9:46) 20-D.McFadden left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
DENDenver BroncosFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 8:04FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 7
- Score
- 3-0
(8:04) 11-S.Janikowski 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 3:03FG Points+3
- Yard line
- LV 26
- Score
- 3-3
(3:03) 5-M.Prater 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 1:25TD Jay Higgins IVPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 71
- Score
- 9-3
(1:25) 1-B.Kern punts 60 yards to LV 11, Center-83-M.Leach. 15-J.Higgins for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LV-15-J.Higgins, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 1:06XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 10-3
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 9:24TD PHP. HillisPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 6
- Score
- 10-9
(9:24) 22-P.Hillis left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 9:18XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 10-10
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 5:32TD DMD. McFaddenPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 1
- Score
- 16-10
(5:32) 20-D.McFadden left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 5:26XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 17-10
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 14:15TD ALA. LeliePoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 4
- Score
- 23-10
(14:15) 2-J.Russell pass short middle to 87-A.Lelie for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 14:08XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 24-10
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 9:46TD DMD. McFaddenPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 1
- Score
- 30-10
(9:46) 20-D.McFadden left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 9:42XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 31-10
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).
- 1
J.J. Russell · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +13.91 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play - 2A. Lelie · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +9.08 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.27 EPA/play
- 3J. Cutler · Denver Broncos · Passing · +8.99 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 4B. Marshall · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +7.49 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.87 EPA/play
- 5B. Stokley · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.46 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 6D. McFadden · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +4.83 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 7Z. Miller · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.22 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
- 8P. Hillis · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.69 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.34 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.J. Russell — LV · Passing
J.J. Russell posted the highest total EPA (+13.91) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 14 counted snaps, they averaged +0.99 EPA per play.
J.J. Russell's top snap (+3.53 EPA): (9:12) 2-J.Russell pass deep right to 87-A.Lelie to DEN 19 for 51 yards (32-D.Bly).
Biggest single play (-7.01 EPA): B. Kern — (1:25) 1-B.Kern punts 60 yards to LV 11, Center-83-M.Leach. 15-J.Higgins for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LV-15-J.Higgins, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Quarterback report card
J. Cutler led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Cutler (Denver Broncos) · 42 dropbacks · 38.1% completion · -9.5% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +8.99 total EPA
- J.J. Russell (Las Vegas Raiders) · 14 dropbacks · 71.4% completion · +29.6% CPOE · +0.99 EPA/play · +13.91 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.235 | -0.098 |
| Offensive success rate | 54.3% | 39.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +1.023 | +0.214 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.074 | -0.266 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.098 | -0.235 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.5% | 45.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Las Vegas Raiders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.23 vs -0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Las Vegas Raiders: +0.23 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: -0.10 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 9 drives, -8.40 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 9 drives, +16.43 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Las Vegas Raiders — Jay Higgins IV
- Denver Broncos — P. Hillis
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. McFadden
- Las Vegas Raiders — A. Lelie (J.J. Russell pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. McFadden
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Denver Broncos — Matt Prater
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the DEN 7 (Q2 8:04) — (8:04) 11-S.Janikowski 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 26 (Q2 3:03) — (3:03) 5-M.Prater 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 71 (Q2 1:25); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 1:06) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 6 (Q3 9:24) — (9:24) 22-P.Hillis left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 9:18) — 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 1 (Q3 5:32) — (5:32) 20-D.McFadden left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 5:26) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 14–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 4 (Q4 14:15) — (14:15) 2-J.Russell pass short middle to 87-A.Lelie for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 14:08) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q4 9:46) — (9:46) 20-D.McFadden left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 9:42) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 1:25) — (1:25) 1-B.Kern punts 60 yards to LV 11, Center-83-M.Leach. 15-J.Higgins for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LV-15-J.Higgins, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 9:24) — (9:24) 22-P.Hillis left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 6:20) — (6:20) 6-J.Cutler FUMBLES (Aborted) at LV 7, RECOVERED by LV-28-Gi.Wilson at LV 4. 28-Gi.Wilson to LV 5 for 1 yard (78-R.Clady). Hand off from Cutler dropped.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 9:12) — (9:12) 2-J.Russell pass deep right to 87-A.Lelie to DEN 19 for 51 yards (32-D.Bly).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 3:47) — (3:47) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 14-B.Stokley pushed ob at LV 26 for 14 yards (24-M.Huff).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 1:25) — (1:25) 1-B.Kern punts 60 yards to LV 11, Center-83-M.Leach. 15-J.Higgins for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LV-15-J.Higgins, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 6:20) — (6:20) 6-J.Cutler FUMBLES (Aborted) at LV 7, RECOVERED by LV-28-Gi.Wilson at LV 4. 28-Gi.Wilson to LV 5 for 1 yard (78-R.Clady). Hand off from Cutler dropped.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 9:12) — (9:12) 2-J.Russell pass deep right to 87-A.Lelie to DEN 19 for 51 yards (32-D.Bly).
- Denver Broncos (Q4 9:09) — (9:09) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 15-B.Marshall to LV 49 for 32 yards (28-Gi.Wilson).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 8:04 · DEN 7 · Score 3-0
(8:04) 11-S.Janikowski 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 3:03 · LV 26 · Score 3-3
(3:03) 5-M.Prater 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 1:25 · LV 71 · Score 9-3
(1:25) 1-B.Kern punts 60 yards to LV 11, Center-83-M.Leach. 15-J.Higgins for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LV-15-J.Higgins, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 1:06 · DEN 2 · Score 10-3
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 9:24 · LV 6 · Score 10-9
(9:24) 22-P.Hillis left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 9:18 · LV 2 · Score 10-10
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 5:32 · DEN 1 · Score 16-10
(5:32) 20-D.McFadden left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 5:26 · DEN 2 · Score 17-10
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 14:15 · DEN 4 · Score 23-10
(14:15) 2-J.Russell pass short middle to 87-A.Lelie for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 14:08 · DEN 2 · Score 24-10
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 9:46 · DEN 1 · Score 30-10
(9:46) 20-D.McFadden left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 9:42 · DEN 2 · Score 31-10
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.
- Las Vegas Raiders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- J.J. Russell (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. Cutler (DEN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- J.J. Russell (LV) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos on 2008-11-23?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Denver Broncos 31-10 in Week 12, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos?
Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 10, Denver Broncos 3; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Denver Broncos 7; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 14, Denver Broncos 0; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 31, Denver Broncos 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Higgins (Q2 1:25) Denver Broncos touchdown — P. Hillis (Q3 9:24) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. McFadden (Q3 5:32) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — A. Lelie (J. Russell pass) (Q4 14:15) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. McFadden (Q4 9:46) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 8:04, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q2 3:03, 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?
J. Cutler (Denver Broncos), 38.1% completion, -9.5% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +8.99 total passing EPA. J.J. Russell (Las Vegas Raiders), 71.4% completion, +29.6% CPOE, +0.99 EPA per dropback, +13.91 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos?
J.J. Russell (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.91 total EPA on Passing plays. across 14 snaps. Their top snap (+3.53 EPA): (9:12) 2-J.Russell pass deep right to 87-A.Lelie to DEN 19 for 51 yards (32-D.Bly)..
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 2-8 Now 3-8 W
Denver Broncos
Entered 6-4 Now 6-5 L
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