Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 16–10 Las Vegas Raiders
- Halftime
- Las Vegas Raiders 7–10 Denver Broncos at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Holton
- Top passer
- Trevor Siemian
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 16-J.Holton for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2017-10-01
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the Las Vegas Raiders 16–10 on 2017-10-01. J. Holton posted a game-high +5.47 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Las Vegas Raiders | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
 Denver Broncos | 10 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LVLas Vegas Raiders(8:19) 13-T.Siemian pass short right to 83-A.Derby for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(1:13) 8-B.McManus 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(3:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 16-J.Holton for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
(9:44) 8-B.McManus 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(5:12) 8-B.McManus 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. DEN-76-M.Garcia was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
(5:27) 2-G.Tavecchio 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
DENDenver BroncosFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 8:19TD ADA. DerbyPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 22
- Score
- 0-6
(8:19) 13-T.Siemian pass short right to 83-A.Derby for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 8:11XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 15
- Score
- 0-7
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 1:13FG Brandon McManusPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 10
- Score
- 0-10
(1:13) 8-B.McManus 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 3:46TD JHJ. HoltonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 64
- Score
- 6-10
(3:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 16-J.Holton for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 3:36XP GTG. TavecchioPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 7-10
2-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 9:44FG Brandon McManusPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 18
- Score
- 7-13
(9:44) 8-B.McManus 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 5:12FG Brandon McManusPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 28
- Score
- 7-16
(5:12) 8-B.McManus 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. DEN-76-M.Garcia was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 5:27FG GTG. TavecchioPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 20
- Score
- 10-16
(5:27) 2-G.Tavecchio 38 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).
- 1J. Holton · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.47 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.47 EPA/play
- 2A. Derby · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.41 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 3B. Fowler · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.38 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.19 EPA/play
- 4
Sam Roberts · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.84 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play - 5J. Richard · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.26 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.26 EPA/play
- 6J. Charles · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.87 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.87 EPA/play
- 7Eli Sanders · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.74 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 8
Trevor Siemian · Denver Broncos · Passing · +1.73 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.05 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. Holton — LV · Receiving
J. Holton posted the highest total EPA (+5.47) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 1 counted snaps, they averaged +5.47 EPA per play.
J. Holton's top snap (+5.47 EPA): (3:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 16-J.Holton for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Trevor Siemian led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Trevor Siemian (Denver Broncos) · 32 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +5.2% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.73 total EPA
Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 21 dropbacks · 47.6% completion · -5.9% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -0.93 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.176 | -0.073 |
| Offensive success rate | 33.8% | 36.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.068 | +0.054 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.773 | -0.130 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.073 | +0.176 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.1% | 66.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Denver Broncos held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.07 vs -0.18), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Las Vegas Raiders: -0.18 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: -0.07 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 12 drives, -6.15 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 12 drives, -12.52 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — A. Derby (Trevor Siemian pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — J. Holton (Derek Carr pass)
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus
- Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus
- Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus
- Las Vegas Raiders — G. Tavecchio
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 22 (Q1 8:19) — (8:19) 13-T.Siemian pass short right to 83-A.Derby for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q1 8:11) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 10 (Q1 1:13) — (1:13) 8-B.McManus 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 64 (Q2 3:46) — (3:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 16-J.Holton for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 3:36) — 2-G.Tavecchio 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 18 (Q3 9:44) — (9:44) 8-B.McManus 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 28 (Q3 5:12).
The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the DEN 20 (Q4 5:27) — (5:27) 2-G.Tavecchio 38 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 1:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass deep left intended for 89-A.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Simmons at DEN 8. 31-J.Simmons to DEN 8 for no gain (89-A.Cooper).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 3:46) — (3:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 16-J.Holton for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 1:57) — (1:57) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short right to 28-J.Charles to DEN 49 for 14 yards (57-C.James).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 8:46) — (8:46) 13-T.Siemian pass short right to 83-A.Derby to LV 22 for 29 yards (29-D.Amerson).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 9:35) — (9:35) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass deep right to 16-B.Fowler to DEN 49 for 18 yards (29-D.Amerson) [52-K.Mack].
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 3:46) — (3:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 16-J.Holton for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 9:05) — (9:05) 24-M.Lynch up the middle to DEN 31 for no gain (34-W.Parks).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 2:32) — (2:32) (Punt formation) 7-M.King right end to LV 30 for -3 yards (87-J.Taylor). PENALTY on LV-7-M.King, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced at LV 30.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 14:14) — (14:14) 8-B.McManus 29 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 8:19 · LV 22 · Score 0-6
(8:19) 13-T.Siemian pass short right to 83-A.Derby for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 8:11 · LV 15 · Score 0-7
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 1:13 · LV 10 · Score 0-10
(1:13) 8-B.McManus 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 3:46 · DEN 64 · Score 6-10
(3:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 16-J.Holton for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 3:36 · DEN 15 · Score 7-10
2-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 9:44 · LV 18 · Score 7-13
(9:44) 8-B.McManus 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 5:12 · LV 28 · Score 7-16
(5:12) 8-B.McManus 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. DEN-76-M.Garcia was injured during the play. His return is Probable. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 5:27 · DEN 20 · Score 10-16
(5:27) 2-G.Tavecchio 38 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.
- J. Holton (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Trevor Siemian (DEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos on 2017-10-01?
The Denver Broncos beat the Las Vegas Raiders 16-10 in Week 4, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Denver Broncos 10; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Denver Broncos 0; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Denver Broncos 6; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Denver Broncos 0; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 10, Denver Broncos 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos?
Denver Broncos touchdown — A. Derby (T. Siemian pass) (Q1 8:19) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Holton (D. Carr pass) (Q2 3:46) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q1 1:13, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q3 9:44, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q3 5:12, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — G. Tavecchio (Q4 5:27, 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?
Trevor Siemian (Denver Broncos), 50.0% completion, +5.2% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.73 total passing EPA. Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 47.6% completion, -5.9% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -0.93 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos?
J. Holton (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.47 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 1 snaps. Their top snap (+5.47 EPA): (3:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 16-J.Holton for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos 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
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
Denver Broncos
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
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