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NFL · Week 15 · December 20, 2009 · 12 min read

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Denver Broncos: 2009 Week 15 Recap

Raiders defeat Broncos 20–19 in Week 15

B.Stokley led Fantasy Impact as Raiders prevailed in a 20–19 Week 15 finish.

Las Vegas Raiders 20 5–9 Winner
Final 20–19
Denver Broncos 19 8–6
Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
20–19
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 13–6 Denver Broncos
Top passer
K. Orton
FantasyHQ MVP
B.Stokley
Game date
December 20, 2009

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • J.J. Russell
    J.J. Russell 5/14 · 34 YDS · 1 TD +5.2 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Bush 18 CAR · 133 YDS · 1 TD +4.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Tre Stewart
    Tre Stewart 3 REC · 27 YDS +3.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Broncos

  • B.Stokley 2 REC · 67 YDS +6.6 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Orton 19/40 · 266 YDS · 1 TD +6.5 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Marshall 7 REC · 73 YDS · 1 TD +5.4 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
Las Vegas Raiders 20–19 Denver Broncos
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 13–6 Denver Broncos at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
B. Stokley
Top passer
K. Orton
Biggest EPA play
(7:26) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short middle to 14-B.Stokley to LV 4 for 63 yards (26-S.Ro…
Game date
2009-12-20

Game summary

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Denver Broncos 20–19 on 2009-12-20. B. Stokley posted a game-high +6.62 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Las Vegas Raiders01307020
Denver Broncos60103019

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

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 8:45FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 5
    Score
    0-3

    (8:45) 5-M.Prater 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger.

  2. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 4:15FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 25
    Score
    0-6

    (4:15) 5-M.Prater 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger.

  3. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 13:08TD
    MBM. Bush

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 23
    Score
    6-6

    (13:08) 29-M.Bush left guard for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 13:01XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    7-6

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  5. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 6:45FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 37
    Score
    10-6

    (6:45) 11-S.Janikowski 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  6. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 0:37FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 10
    Score
    13-6

    (:37) 11-S.Janikowski 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  7. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 10:12FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 33
    Score
    13-9

    (10:12) 5-M.Prater 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger.

  8. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 3:55TD
    BMB. Marshall

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 6
    Score
    13-15

    (3:55) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short middle to 15-B.Marshall for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 3:48XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    13-16

    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger.

  10. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 5:58FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 3
    Score
    13-19

    (5:58) 5-M.Prater 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger.

  11. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 0:39TD
    CSC. Schilens

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 10
    Score
    19-19

    (:39) (Shotgun) 2-J.Russell pass short middle to 81-C.Schilens for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 0:35XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    20-19

    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. 1B. Stokley · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +6.62 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.31 EPA/play
  2. 2K. Orton · Denver Broncos · Passing · +6.47 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  3. 3B. Marshall · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.43 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
  4. 4J.J. RussellJ.J. Russell · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +5.20 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
  5. 5M. Bush · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +4.30 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
  6. 6Tre StewartTre Stewart · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
  7. 7C. Frye · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +1.86 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.86 EPA/play
  8. 8C. Schilens · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.40 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.20 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

B. Stokley — DEN · Receiving

B. Stokley posted the highest total EPA (+6.62) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +3.31 EPA per play.

B. Stokley's top snap (+5.57 EPA): (7:26) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short middle to 14-B.Stokley to LV 4 for 63 yards (26-S.Routt). PENALTY on LV-26-S.Routt, Horse Collar, 2 yards, enforced at LV 4.

Quarterback report card

K. Orton led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • K. Orton (Denver Broncos) · 40 dropbacks · 47.5% completion · -5.3% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +6.47 total EPA
  • C. Frye (Las Vegas Raiders) · 20 dropbacks · 45.0% completion · +0.9% CPOE · -0.14 EPA/play · -2.84 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLas Vegas RaidersDenver Broncos
Offensive EPA/play+0.028-0.001
Offensive success rate39.1%42.9%
Pass EPA/play+0.039+0.162
Rush EPA/play-0.016-0.290
Defensive EPA/play+0.001-0.028
Defensive success rate57.1%60.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Las Vegas Raiders +0.03, Denver Broncos -0.00) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Las Vegas Raiders: +0.03 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
  • Denver Broncos: -0.00 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
  • Denver Broncos: 12 drives, -0.07 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 12 drives, +2.44 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 — M. Bush (Q2 13:08)
  • Denver Broncos — B. Marshall (K. Orton pass) (Q3 3:55)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — C. Schilens (J.J. Russell pass) (Q4 0:39)

Field goals

  • Matt PraterDenver Broncos — Matt Prater (Q1 8:45)
  • Matt PraterDenver Broncos — Matt Prater (Q1 4:15)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q2 6:45)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q2 0:37)
  • Matt PraterDenver Broncos — Matt Prater (Q3 10:12)
  • Matt PraterDenver Broncos — Matt Prater (Q4 5:58)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 6–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 5 (Q1 8:45) — (8:45) 5-M.Prater 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 25 (Q1 4:15) — (4:15) 5-M.Prater 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger..

The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 13–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 23 (Q2 13:08) — (13:08) 29-M.Bush left guard for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 13:01) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the DEN 37 (Q2 6:45) — (6:45) 11-S.Janikowski 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the DEN 10 (Q2 0:37) — (:37) 11-S.Janikowski 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 33 (Q3 10:12) — (10:12) 5-M.Prater 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 6 (Q3 3:55) — (3:55) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short middle to 15-B.Marshall for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 3:48) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger..

The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 3 (Q4 5:58) — (5:58) 5-M.Prater 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 10 (Q4 0:39) — (:39) (Shotgun) 2-J.Russell pass short middle to 81-C.Schilens for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 0:35) — 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 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 20-D.McFadden right end to DEN 1 for 2 yards (57-M.Haggan, 54-A.Davis). [WPA -19.5% · EPA -2.24]
  • Denver Broncos (Q4 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton sacked at DEN 15 for -7 yards (99-G.Ellis). FUMBLES (99-G.Ellis), recovered by DEN-76-T.Polumbus at DEN 15. 76-T.Polumbus to DEN 15 for no gain (91-T.Scott). [WPA -17.3% · EPA -0.14]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:39) — (:39) (Shotgun) 2-J.Russell pass short middle to 81-C.Schilens for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.6% · EPA +3.17]
  • Denver Broncos (Q4 0:13) — (:13) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass deep middle to 88-T.Scheffler to LV 46 for 39 yards (33-T.Branch). [WPA -15.3% · EPA +0.10]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 2:22) — (2:22) (Shotgun) 2-J.Russell pass short middle to 86-T.Stewart to DEN 32 for 11 yards (59-W.Woodyard). [WPA +13.3% · EPA +2.45]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Denver Broncos (Q4 7:26) — (7:26) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short middle to 14-B.Stokley to LV 4 for 63 yards (26-S.Routt). PENALTY on LV-26-S.Routt, Horse Collar, 2 yards, enforced at LV 4. [WPA +13.1% · EPA +5.57]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 7:38) — (7:38) 20-D.McFadden left guard to LV 48 for 4 yards (55-D.Williams). FUMBLES (55-D.Williams), RECOVERED by DEN-25-T.Carter at 50. 25-T.Carter to 50 for no gain (18-L.Murphy). [WPA -12.2% · EPA -4.60]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 7:19) — (7:19) (Shotgun) 3-C.Frye pass deep right intended for 15-J.Higgins INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Bailey at DEN 48. 24-C.Bailey to LV 41 for 11 yards (15-J.Higgins). [WPA -8.6% · EPA -3.27]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:39) — (:39) (Shotgun) 2-J.Russell pass short middle to 81-C.Schilens for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.6% · EPA +3.17]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 8:45 · LV 5 · Score 0-3
    (8:45) 5-M.Prater 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger.
  2. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 4:15 · LV 25 · Score 0-6
    (4:15) 5-M.Prater 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger.
  3. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 13:08 · DEN 23 · Score 6-6
    (13:08) 29-M.Bush left guard for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 13:01 · DEN 2 · Score 7-6
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  5. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 6:45 · DEN 37 · Score 10-6
    (6:45) 11-S.Janikowski 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  6. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 0:37 · DEN 10 · Score 13-6
    (:37) 11-S.Janikowski 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  7. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 10:12 · LV 33 · Score 13-9
    (10:12) 5-M.Prater 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger.
  8. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 3:55 · LV 6 · Score 13-15
    (3:55) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short middle to 15-B.Marshall for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 3:48 · LV 2 · Score 13-16
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger.
  10. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 5:58 · LV 3 · Score 13-19
    (5:58) 5-M.Prater 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger.
  11. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 0:39 · DEN 10 · Score 19-19
    (:39) (Shotgun) 2-J.Russell pass short middle to 81-C.Schilens for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 0:35 · DEN 2 · Score 20-19
    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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • B. Stokley (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • K. Orton (DEN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos on 2009-12-20?

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Denver Broncos 20-19 in Week 15, 2009.

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

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Denver Broncos 6; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 13, Denver Broncos 0; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Denver Broncos 10; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Denver Broncos 3; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 20, Denver Broncos 19.

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

Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — M. Bush (Q2 13:08) Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Marshall (K. Orton pass) (Q3 3:55) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — C. Schilens (J. Russell pass) (Q4 0:39) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q1 8:45, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q1 4:15, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 6:45, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 0:37, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q3 10:12, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q4 5:58, 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?

K. Orton (Denver Broncos), 47.5% completion, -5.3% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +6.47 total passing EPA. C. Frye (Las Vegas Raiders), 45.0% completion, +0.9% CPOE, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -2.84 total passing EPA.

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

B. Stokley (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.62 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 2 snaps. Their top snap (+5.57 EPA): (7:26) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short middle to 14-B.Stokley to LV 4 for 63 yards (26-S.Routt). PENALTY on LV-26-S.Routt, Horse Collar, 2 yards, enforced at LV 4..

Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 20-19 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 4-9 Now 5-9 W

Denver Broncos

Entered 8-5 Now 8-6 L

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