Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 16–10 Las Vegas Raiders
- Halftime
- Denver Broncos 3–7 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Rivera
- Top passer
- Derek Carr
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle intended for 10-S.Roberts INTERCEPT…
- Game date
- 2015-10-11
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the Las Vegas Raiders 16–10 on 2015-10-11, overcoming Las Vegas Raiders's 7–3 halftime lead. M. Rivera posted a game-high +4.01 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Denver Broncos | 3 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
 Las Vegas Raiders | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DENDenver Broncos
(14:22) 8-B.McManus 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(9:42) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 45-M.Reece for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
(11:28) 8-B.McManus 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(6:35) 8-B.McManus 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(7:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle intended for 10-S.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris at DEN 26. 25-C.Harris for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(1:45) 11-S.Janikowski 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
LVLas Vegas RaidersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 14:22FG Brandon McManusPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 7
- Score
- 3-0
(14:22) 8-B.McManus 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 9:42TD MRM. ReecePoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 3
- Score
- 3-6
(9:42) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 45-M.Reece for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 9:37XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 3-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 11:28FG Brandon McManusPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 6-7
(11:28) 8-B.McManus 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 6:35FG Brandon McManusPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 34
- Score
- 9-7
(6:35) 8-B.McManus 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 7:05TD Christian HarrisPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 31
- Score
- 15-7
(7:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle intended for 10-S.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris at DEN 26. 25-C.Harris for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 6:53XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 15
- Score
- 16-7
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 1:45FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 32
- Score
- 16-10
(1:45) 11-S.Janikowski 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Rivera · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.01 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
- 2
Amari Cooper · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.39 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play - 3C. Walford · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.87 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.87 EPA/play
- 4Eli Sanders · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.32 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 5J. Norwood · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 6M. Crabtree · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.76 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 7B. Fowler · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.45 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 8M. Reece · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.40 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.17 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 (+4.01) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.34 EPA per play.
M. Rivera's top snap (+2.65 EPA): (5:45) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 81-M.Rivera to LV 40 for 19 yards (21-A.Talib) [90-A.Smith].
Biggest single play (-10.09 EPA): Derek Carr — (7:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle intended for 10-S.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris at DEN 26. 25-C.Harris for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Derek Carr led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 44 dropbacks · 59.1% completion · +1.2% CPOE · -0.30 EPA/play · -13.07 total EPA- Paul Manning (Denver Broncos) · 40 dropbacks · 55.0% completion · -0.6% CPOE · -0.10 EPA/play · -3.88 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.121 | -0.199 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.3% | 35.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.097 | -0.297 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.380 | -0.143 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.199 | +0.121 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.4% | 59.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.12 vs -0.20), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: -0.12 EPA/play (23rd percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: -0.20 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 12 drives, -8.70 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 13 drives, -17.95 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Las Vegas Raiders — M. Reece (Derek Carr pass)
- Denver Broncos — Christian Harris
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus
- Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus
- Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 7 (Q2 14:22) — (14:22) 8-B.McManus 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 3 (Q2 9:42) — (9:42) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 45-M.Reece for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 9:37) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 6–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 2 (Q3 11:28) — (11:28) 8-B.McManus 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 34 (Q3 6:35) — (6:35) 8-B.McManus 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–3. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 31 (Q4 7:05); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 6:53) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the DEN 32 (Q4 1:45) — (1:45) 11-S.Janikowski 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 7:05) — (7:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle intended for 10-S.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris at DEN 26. 25-C.Harris for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 13:26) — (13:26) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr sacked at LV 16 for -7 yards (58-V.Miller). FUMBLES (58-V.Miller) [58-V.Miller], RECOVERED by DEN-58-V.Miller at LV 16. 58-V.Miller to LV 16 for no gain (4-D.Carr).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 11-S.Janikowski 40 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 8:53) — (8:53) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 15-M.Crabtree to LV 49 for 21 yards (26-D.Stewart) [58-V.Miller]. PENALTY on DEN-58-V.Miller, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at LV 49.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 0:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle intended for 81-O.Daniels INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Woodson [53-M.Smith] at LV -4. 24-C.Woodson to LV 7 for 11 yards (22-C.Anderson).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 7:05) — (7:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle intended for 10-S.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris at DEN 26. 25-C.Harris for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 13:26) — (13:26) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr sacked at LV 16 for -7 yards (58-V.Miller). FUMBLES (58-V.Miller) [58-V.Miller], RECOVERED by DEN-58-V.Miller at LV 16. 58-V.Miller to LV 16 for no gain (4-D.Carr).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 0:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle intended for 81-O.Daniels INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Woodson [53-M.Smith] at LV -4. 24-C.Woodson to LV 7 for 11 yards (22-C.Anderson).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 8:53) — (8:53) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 15-M.Crabtree to LV 49 for 21 yards (26-D.Stewart) [58-V.Miller]. PENALTY on DEN-58-V.Miller, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at LV 49.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 14:22 · LV 7 · Score 3-0
(14:22) 8-B.McManus 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 9:42 · DEN 3 · Score 3-6
(9:42) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 45-M.Reece for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 9:37 · DEN 15 · Score 3-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 11:28 · LV 2 · Score 6-7
(11:28) 8-B.McManus 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 6:35 · LV 34 · Score 9-7
(6:35) 8-B.McManus 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 7:05 · DEN 31 · Score 15-7
(7:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle intended for 10-S.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris at DEN 26. 25-C.Harris for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 6:53 · LV 15 · Score 16-7
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 1:45 · DEN 32 · Score 16-10
(1:45) 11-S.Janikowski 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
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.
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2015-10-11?
The Denver Broncos beat the Las Vegas Raiders 16-10 in Week 5, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q2: Denver Broncos 3, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q3: Denver Broncos 6, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q4: Denver Broncos 7, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Final: Denver Broncos 16, Las Vegas Raiders 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — M. Reece (D. Carr pass) (Q2 9:42) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Harris (Q4 7:05) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q2 14:22, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q3 11:28, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q3 6:35, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 1:45, 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?
Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 59.1% completion, +1.2% CPOE, -0.30 EPA per dropback, -13.07 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Denver Broncos), 55.0% completion, -0.6% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -3.88 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders?
M. Rivera (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.01 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+2.65 EPA): (5:45) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 81-M.Rivera to LV 40 for 19 yards (21-A.Talib) [90-A.Smith]..
Was Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Denver Broncos won 16-10 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 4-0 Now 5-0 W
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
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