Raiders 23–20 Broncos: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 2011

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Winner: Las Vegas Raiders
Final score: Las Vegas Raiders 23–20 Denver Broncos
Halftime: Las Vegas Raiders 16–3 Denver Broncos at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: D. McFadden
Top passer: K. Orton
Biggest EPA play: (12:52) 9-S.Lechler punts 57 yards to DEN 10, Center-59-J.Condo. 87-E.Decker for 90 yards,…
Game date: 2011-09-12

Game summary

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Denver Broncos 23–20 on 2011-09-12. D. McFadden posted a game-high +6.02 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Las Vegas Raiders	0	16	0	7	0	23
Denver Broncos	3	0	10	7	0	20

Scoring Map

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

LVLas Vegas Raiders

+3DEN 19

+3DEN 45

DEN 67

+1LV 2

DENDenver Broncos

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DENDenver Broncos
Q1 9:59FG
Matt Prater
Points+3
Yard line
LV 10
Score
0-3
(9:59) 5-M.Prater 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 13:33TD
MRM. Reece
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 3
Score
6-3
(13:33) 8-J.Campbell pass short right to 45-M.Reece for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 13:28XP
SJS. Janikowski
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
7-3
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 11:19FG
SJS. Janikowski
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 19
Score
10-3
(11:19) 11-S.Janikowski 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 1:30FG
SJS. Janikowski
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 3
Score
13-3
(1:30) 11-S.Janikowski 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 0:05FG
SJS. Janikowski
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 45
Score
16-3
(:05) 11-S.Janikowski 63 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 12:52TD
EDE. Decker
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 67
Score
16-9
(12:52) 9-S.Lechler punts 57 yards to DEN 10, Center-59-J.Condo. 87-E.Decker for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 12:31XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
LV 2
Score
16-10
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 1:59FG
Matt Prater
Points+3
Yard line
LV 12
Score
16-13
(1:59) 5-M.Prater 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 12:37TD
Jihaad Campbell
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 1
Score
22-13
(12:37) 8-J.Campbell up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 12:33XP
SJS. Janikowski
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
23-13
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 3:49TD
LBL. Ball
Points+6
Yard line
LV 9
Score
23-19
(3:49) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short middle to 35-L.Ball for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 3:43XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
LV 2
Score
23-20
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1D. McFadden · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +6.02 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
2L. Ball · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.02 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.02 EPA/play
3B. Lloyd · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
4D. Heyward-Bey · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
5E. Royal · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.99 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
6S. Larsen · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.77 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play
7K. Moreno · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.75 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
8K. Orton · Denver Broncos · Passing · +1.68 total EPA · 61 snaps · +0.03 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

D. McFadden — LV · Rushing

D. McFadden posted the highest total EPA (+6.02) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 22 counted snaps, they averaged +0.27 EPA per play.

D. McFadden's top snap (+4.08 EPA): (13:34) 20-D.McFadden up the middle to DEN 1 for 47 yards (24-C.Bailey). DEN-24-C.Bailey was injured during the play.

Biggest single play (-5.42 EPA): S. Lechler — (12:52) 9-S.Lechler punts 57 yards to DEN 10, Center-59-J.Condo. 87-E.Decker for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 61 dropbacks · 39.3% completion · -7.5% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.68 total EPA
Jihaad Campbell (Las Vegas Raiders) · 24 dropbacks · 54.2% completion · -0.3% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -4.79 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Las Vegas Raiders	Denver Broncos
Offensive EPA/play	-0.051	-0.112
Offensive success rate	43.7%	41.1%
Pass EPA/play	-0.200	+0.028
Rush EPA/play	+0.113	-0.685
Defensive EPA/play	+0.112	+0.051
Defensive success rate	58.9%	56.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Las Vegas Raiders generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.11), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Las Vegas Raiders: -0.05 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
Denver Broncos: -0.11 EPA/play (24th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)

Denver Broncos: 12 drives, -10.06 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Las Vegas Raiders: 13 drives, -4.46 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Las Vegas Raiders — M. Reece (Jihaad Campbell pass) (Q2 13:33)
Denver Broncos — E. Decker (Q3 12:52)
Las Vegas Raiders — Jihaad Campbell (Q4 12:37)
Denver Broncos — L. Ball (K. Orton pass) (Q4 3:49)

Field goals

Denver Broncos — Matt Prater (Q1 9:59)
Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q2 11:19)
Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q2 1:30)
Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q2 0:05)
Denver Broncos — Matt Prater (Q3 1:59)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 10 (Q1 9:59) — (9:59) 5-M.Prater 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 16–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 3 (Q2 13:33) — (13:33) 8-J.Campbell pass short right to 45-M.Reece for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 13:28) — 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 19 (Q2 11:19) — (11:19) 11-S.Janikowski 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the DEN 3 (Q2 1:30) — (1:30) 11-S.Janikowski 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the DEN 45 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 11-S.Janikowski 63 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 found the end zone from the DEN 67 (Q3 12:52) — (12:52) 9-S.Lechler punts 57 yards to DEN 10, Center-59-J.Condo. 87-E.Decker for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 12:31) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 12 (Q3 1:59) — (1:59) 5-M.Prater 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q4 12:37) — (12:37) 8-J.Campbell up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 12:33) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 9 (Q4 3:49) — (3:49) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short middle to 35-L.Ball for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 3:43) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Denver Broncos (Q4 14:13) — (14:13) 8-K.Orton sacked at LV 34 for -10 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by LV-99-L.Houston at LV 34. 99-L.Houston to LV 34 for no gain (8-K.Orton). [WPA -26.1% · EPA -5.37]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 12:52) — (12:52) 9-S.Lechler punts 57 yards to DEN 10, Center-59-J.Condo. 87-E.Decker for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -13.1% · EPA -5.42]
Denver Broncos (Q2 13:28) — (13:28) 27-K.Moreno left tackle to DEN 23 for 3 yards (52-Q.Groves). Oakland challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 27-K.Moreno left tackle to DEN 23 for 3 yards [WPA -13.0% · EPA -4.86]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 11:00) — (11:00) 8-J.Campbell pass short left to 12-J.Ford to LV 13 for 3 yards (58-V.Miller). FUMBLES (58-V.Miller), RECOVERED by DEN-26-R.Moore at LV 15. 26-R.Moore to LV 15 for no gain (12-J.Ford). [WPA -12.4% · EPA -4.40]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 1:16) — (1:16) 20-D.McFadden up the middle to DEN 25 for 20 yards (20-B.Dawkins; 52-W.Woodyard). [WPA +12.3% · EPA +3.07]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 12:52) — (12:52) 9-S.Lechler punts 57 yards to DEN 10, Center-59-J.Condo. 87-E.Decker for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -13.1% · EPA -5.42]
Denver Broncos (Q4 14:13) — (14:13) 8-K.Orton sacked at LV 34 for -10 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by LV-99-L.Houston at LV 34. 99-L.Houston to LV 34 for no gain (8-K.Orton). [WPA -26.1% · EPA -5.37]
Denver Broncos (Q2 13:28) — (13:28) 27-K.Moreno left tackle to DEN 23 for 3 yards (52-Q.Groves). Oakland challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 27-K.Moreno left tackle to DEN 23 for 3 yards [WPA -13.0% · EPA -4.86]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 11:00) — (11:00) 8-J.Campbell pass short left to 12-J.Ford to LV 13 for 3 yards (58-V.Miller). FUMBLES (58-V.Miller), RECOVERED by DEN-26-R.Moore at LV 15. 26-R.Moore to LV 15 for no gain (12-J.Ford). [WPA -12.4% · EPA -4.40]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 9:59 · LV 10 · Score 0-3
(9:59) 5-M.Prater 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 13:33 · DEN 3 · Score 6-3
(13:33) 8-J.Campbell pass short right to 45-M.Reece for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 13:28 · DEN 2 · Score 7-3
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 11:19 · DEN 19 · Score 10-3
(11:19) 11-S.Janikowski 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 1:30 · DEN 3 · Score 13-3
(1:30) 11-S.Janikowski 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · DEN 45 · Score 16-3
(:05) 11-S.Janikowski 63 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 12:52 · DEN 67 · Score 16-9
(12:52) 9-S.Lechler punts 57 yards to DEN 10, Center-59-J.Condo. 87-E.Decker for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 12:31 · LV 2 · Score 16-10
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 1:59 · LV 12 · Score 16-13
(1:59) 5-M.Prater 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 12:37 · DEN 1 · Score 22-13
(12:37) 8-J.Campbell up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 12:33 · DEN 2 · Score 23-13
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 3:49 · LV 9 · Score 23-19
(3:49) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short middle to 35-L.Ball for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 3:43 · LV 2 · Score 23-20
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

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.
D. McFadden (Las Vegas Raiders) 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 2011-09-12?

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Denver Broncos 23-20 in Week 1, 2011.

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

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Denver Broncos 3; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 16, Denver Broncos 0; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Denver Broncos 10; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Denver Broncos 7; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 23, Denver Broncos 20.

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

Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — M. Reece (J. Campbell pass) (Q2 13:33) Denver Broncos touchdown — E. Decker (Q3 12:52) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Campbell (Q4 12:37) Denver Broncos touchdown — L. Ball (K. Orton pass) (Q4 3:49) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q1 9:59, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 11:19, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 1:30, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q3 1:59, 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), 39.3% completion, -7.5% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.68 total passing EPA. Jihaad Campbell (Las Vegas Raiders), 54.2% completion, -0.3% CPOE, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -4.79 total passing EPA.

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

D. McFadden (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.02 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 22 snaps. Their top snap (+4.08 EPA): (13:34) 20-D.McFadden up the middle to DEN 1 for 47 yards (24-C.Bailey). DEN-24-C.Bailey was injured during the play..

Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Now 1-0 W

Denver Broncos

Now 0-1 L

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