Quick answer
- Winner
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Final score
- Las Vegas Raiders 15–12 Denver Broncos
- Halftime
- Las Vegas Raiders 0–12 Denver Broncos at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Rivera
- Top passer
- B. Osweiler
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:55) 7-M.King punts 55 yards to DEN 15, Center-59-J.Condo. 10-E.Sanders MUFFS catch, to…
- Game date
- 2015-12-13
Game summary
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Denver Broncos 15–12 on 2015-12-13, overcoming Denver Broncos's 12–0 halftime lead. M. Rivera posted a game-high +5.60 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 12 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Las Vegas Raiders | 0 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 15 |
 Denver Broncos | 6 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
(9:47) 8-B.McManus 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(2:08) 8-B.McManus 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(4:33) 8-B.McManus 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(:10) 8-B.McManus 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
8-B.McManus kicks 65 yards from DEN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
(9:54) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 10-S.Roberts for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
(1:58) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler sacked at DEN 0 for -3 yards (52-K.Mack). FUMBLES (52-K.Mack) [52-K.Mack], recovered by DEN-73-M.Garcia at DEN 0. 73-M.Garcia tackled in End Zone, SAFETY (95-B.Mayowa).
(14:32) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 81-M.Rivera for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 9:47FG Brandon McManusPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 23
- Score
- 0-3
(9:47) 8-B.McManus 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 2:08FG Brandon McManusPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 17
- Score
- 0-6
(2:08) 8-B.McManus 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 4:33FG Brandon McManusPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 11
- Score
- 0-9
(4:33) 8-B.McManus 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:10FG Brandon McManusPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 0-12
(:10) 8-B.McManus 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 15:00FG Brandon McManusPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 35
- Score
- 0-12
8-B.McManus kicks 65 yards from DEN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 9:54TD Sam RobertsPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 11
- Score
- 6-12
(9:54) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 10-S.Roberts for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 9:47XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 7-12
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 1:58Safety BOB. OsweilerPoints+2
- Yard line
- LV 97
- Score
- 9-12
(1:58) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler sacked at DEN 0 for -3 yards (52-K.Mack). FUMBLES (52-K.Mack) [52-K.Mack], recovered by DEN-73-M.Garcia at DEN 0. 73-M.Garcia tackled in End Zone, SAFETY (95-B.Mayowa).
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 14:32TD MRM. RiveraPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 16
- Score
- 15-12
(14:32) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 81-M.Rivera for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Rivera · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.60 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
- 2B. Osweiler · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +2.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.05 EPA/play
- 3O. Daniels · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.51 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 4Sam Roberts · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.25 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 5J. Norwood · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.11 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 6B. Fowler · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.10 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 7M. Crabtree · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +0.43 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 8
Truman Jones · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · -0.09 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.09 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
M. Rivera — LV · Receiving
M. Rivera posted the highest total EPA (+5.60) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.40 EPA per play.
M. Rivera's top snap (+3.96 EPA): (14:32) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 81-M.Rivera for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+6.66 EPA): M. King — (14:55) 7-M.King punts 55 yards to DEN 15, Center-59-J.Condo. 10-E.Sanders MUFFS catch, touched at DEN 15, RECOVERED by LV-59-J.Condo at DEN 11. 59-J.Condo to DEN 11 for no gain (85-V.Green).
Quarterback report card
B. Osweiler led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B. Osweiler (Denver Broncos) · 60 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · +1.5% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -10.39 total EPA
Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 34 dropbacks · 35.3% completion · -16.2% CPOE · -0.25 EPA/play · -8.51 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.200 | -0.221 |
| Offensive success rate | 31.7% | 39.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.250 | -0.173 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.424 | -0.361 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.221 | +0.200 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.2% | 68.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Las Vegas Raiders -0.20, Denver Broncos -0.22) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Las Vegas Raiders: -0.20 EPA/play (10th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: -0.22 EPA/play (8th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 13 drives, -20.51 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 15 drives, -16.40 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Las Vegas Raiders — Sam Roberts (Derek Carr pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — M. Rivera (Derek Carr pass)
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus
- Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus
- Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus
- Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus
- Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus
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 23 (Q1 9:47) — (9:47) 8-B.McManus 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 17 (Q1 2:08) — (2:08) 8-B.McManus 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 6–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 11 (Q2 4:33) — (4:33) 8-B.McManus 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 2 (Q2 0:10) — (:10) 8-B.McManus 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 9–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the DEN 35 (Q3 15:00) — 8-B.McManus kicks 65 yards from DEN 35 to end zone, Touchback.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 11 (Q3 9:54); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q3 9:47) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Las Vegas Raiders registered a safety from the LV 97 (Q3 1:58).
The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 6–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 16 (Q4 14:32) — (14:32) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 81-M.Rivera for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 14:55) — (14:55) 7-M.King punts 55 yards to DEN 15, Center-59-J.Condo. 10-E.Sanders MUFFS catch, touched at DEN 15, RECOVERED by LV-59-J.Condo at DEN 11. 59-J.Condo to DEN 11 for no gain (85-V.Green).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 5:12) — (5:12) 11-S.Janikowski 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 14:32) — (14:32) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 81-M.Rivera for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 10:27) — (10:27) 8-B.McManus 49 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 1:32) — (1:32) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass incomplete deep middle to 88-D.Thomas [96-D.Autry].
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 14:55) — (14:55) 7-M.King punts 55 yards to DEN 15, Center-59-J.Condo. 10-E.Sanders MUFFS catch, touched at DEN 15, RECOVERED by LV-59-J.Condo at DEN 11. 59-J.Condo to DEN 11 for no gain (85-V.Green).
- Denver Broncos (Q3 6:59) — (6:59) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short right to 88-D.Thomas to DEN 38 for 7 yards (51-B.Heeney). FUMBLES (51-B.Heeney), touched at DEN 38, RECOVERED by LV-24-C.Woodson at DEN 38. 24-C.Woodson to DE
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 14:32) — (14:32) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 81-M.Rivera for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 5:31) — (5:31) 4-D.Carr sacked at DEN 44 for -12 yards (48-S.Barrett).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 9:47 · LV 23 · Score 0-3
(9:47) 8-B.McManus 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 2:08 · LV 17 · Score 0-6
(2:08) 8-B.McManus 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 4:33 · LV 11 · Score 0-9
(4:33) 8-B.McManus 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 0:10 · LV 2 · Score 0-12
(:10) 8-B.McManus 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 15:00 · DEN 35 · Score 0-12
8-B.McManus kicks 65 yards from DEN 35 to end zone, Touchback. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 9:54 · DEN 11 · Score 6-12
(9:54) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 10-S.Roberts for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 9:47 · DEN 15 · Score 7-12
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King. - Las Vegas Raiders Safety (+2) — Q3 1:58 · LV 97 · Score 9-12
(1:58) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler sacked at DEN 0 for -3 yards (52-K.Mack). FUMBLES (52-K.Mack) [52-K.Mack], recovered by DEN-73-M.Garcia at DEN 0. 73-M.Garcia tackled in End Zone, SAFETY (95-B.Mayowa). - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 14:32 · DEN 16 · Score 15-12
(14:32) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 81-M.Rivera for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
- M. Rivera (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Derek Carr (LV) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos on 2015-12-13?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Denver Broncos 15-12 in Week 14, 2015.
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 0, Denver Broncos 6; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 9, Denver Broncos 3; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 6, Denver Broncos 0; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 15, Denver Broncos 12.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — S. Roberts (D. Carr pass) (Q3 9:54) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — M. Rivera (D. Carr pass) (Q4 14:32) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q1 9:47, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q1 2:08, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q2 4:33, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q2 0:10, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q3 15:00, 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?
B. Osweiler (Denver Broncos), 58.3% completion, +1.5% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -10.39 total passing EPA. Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 35.3% completion, -16.2% CPOE, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -8.51 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos?
M. Rivera (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.60 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+3.96 EPA): (14:32) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 81-M.Rivera for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 15-12 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 5-7 Now 6-7 W
Denver Broncos
Entered 10-2 Now 10-3 L
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