Quick answer
- Winner
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Final score
- Las Vegas Raiders 27–14 Denver Broncos
- Halftime
- Denver Broncos 0–24 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Derek Carr
- Top passer
- Case Keenum
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:35) 3-C.Wadman punts 65 yards to LV 1, Center-42-C.Kreiter. 17-D.Harris for 99 yards, …
- Game date
- 2018-12-24
Game summary
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Denver Broncos 27–14 on 2018-12-24. Derek Carr posted a game-high +6.59 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Denver Broncos | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
 Las Vegas Raiders | 14 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DENDenver Broncos
(10:35) 3-C.Wadman punts 65 yards to LV 1, Center-42-C.Kreiter. 17-D.Harris for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the kick touched ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
(8:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 87-J.Cook pushed ob at LV 28 for 14 yards (22-T.Brock).
(8:01) 28-D.Martin right tackle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
(:23) 8-D.Carlson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
(4:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass short left to 17-D.Hamilton for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman.
(12:21) (Shotgun) 30-J.Richard up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
(7:40) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass deep right to 14-C.Sutton for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman.
(4:42) 8-D.Carlson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
LVLas Vegas RaidersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 10:35TD Demone HarrisPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 66
- Score
- 0-6
(10:35) 3-C.Wadman punts 65 yards to LV 1, Center-42-C.Kreiter. 17-D.Harris for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the kick touched ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 10:10XP Daniel CarlsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 0-7
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 8:00TD James Cook IIIPoints+7
- Yard line
- DEN 86
- Score
- 0-7
(8:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 87-J.Cook pushed ob at LV 28 for 14 yards (22-T.Brock).
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 8:01TD DMD. MartinPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 24
- Score
- 0-13
(8:01) 28-D.Martin right tackle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 7:56XP Daniel CarlsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 0-14
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 0:23FG Daniel CarlsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 25
- Score
- 0-17
(:23) 8-D.Carlson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 4:40TD DaVon HamiltonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 7
- Score
- 6-17
(4:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass short left to 17-D.Hamilton for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 4:36XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 15
- Score
- 7-17
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 12:21TD JRJ. RichardPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 3
- Score
- 7-23
(12:21) (Shotgun) 30-J.Richard up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 12:16XP Daniel CarlsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 7-24
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 7:40TD Cameron SuttonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 19
- Score
- 13-24
(7:40) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass deep right to 14-C.Sutton for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 7:31XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 15
- Score
- 14-24
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 4:42FG Daniel CarlsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 27
- Score
- 14-27
(4:42) 8-D.Carlson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Derek Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +6.59 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play - 2Jack Nelson · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.43 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 3
Case Keenum · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +2.62 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.62 EPA/play - 4J. Richard · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.95 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 5D. Martin · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +1.37 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 6DaVon Hamilton · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.29 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 7James Cook III · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +0.92 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 8A. Janovich · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.90 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.90 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
Derek Carr — LV · Passing
Derek Carr posted the highest total EPA (+6.59) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.21 EPA per play.
Derek Carr's top snap (-3.29 EPA): (:35) 4-D.Carr kneels to DEN 8 for -1 yards.
Biggest single play (-5.71 EPA): C. Wadman — (10:35) 3-C.Wadman punts 65 yards to LV 1, Center-42-C.Kreiter. 17-D.Harris for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the kick touched ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the fi
Quarterback report card
Case Keenum led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Case Keenum (Denver Broncos) · 44 dropbacks · 52.3% completion · -1.6% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.67 total EPA
- Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 31 dropbacks · 61.3% completion · +2.7% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +6.59 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.149 | +0.000 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.4% | 46.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.038 | +0.212 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.011 | -0.078 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.000 | +0.149 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.8% | 61.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Las Vegas Raiders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.00 vs -0.15), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: -0.15 EPA/play (18th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: +0.00 EPA/play (50th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 11 drives, -12.81 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, +0.03 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 — Demone Harris
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. Martin
- Denver Broncos — DaVon Hamilton (Case Keenum pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — J. Richard
- Denver Broncos — Cameron Sutton (Case Keenum pass)
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson
- Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 14–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 66 (Q1 10:35); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q1 10:10) — 8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 86 (Q1 8:00) — (8:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 87-J.Cook pushed ob at LV 28 for 14 yards (22-T.Brock)..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 24 (Q2 8:01) — (8:01) 28-D.Martin right tackle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 7:56) — 8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the DEN 25 (Q2 0:23) — (:23) 8-D.Carlson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 7 (Q3 4:40) — (4:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass short left to 17-D.Hamilton for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q3 4:36) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman..
The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 3 (Q4 12:21) — (12:21) (Shotgun) 30-J.Richard up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q4 12:16) — 8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 19 (Q4 7:40) — (7:40) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass deep right to 14-C.Sutton for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 7:31) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the DEN 27 (Q4 4:42) — (4:42) 8-D.Carlson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1) — Raiders Captains: #4 D.Carr, #58 K.Wilber, #61 R.Hudson, #98 F.Rucker Broncos Captains: #4 C.Keenum, #8 B.McManus, #23 D.Booker
- Denver Broncos (Q1 10:35) — (10:35) 3-C.Wadman punts 65 yards to LV 1, Center-42-C.Kreiter. 17-D.Harris for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the kick touched ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the fi
- Denver Broncos (Q1 0:52) — (:52) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum to DEN 40 for -6 yards (50-N.Morrow). FUMBLES (50-N.Morrow), recovered by DEN-30-P.Lindsay at DEN 42. 30-P.Lindsay ran ob at LV 47 for 11 yards (25-E.Harris).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 14:53) — (14:53) 30-P.Lindsay up the middle to DEN 26 for 3 yards (22-R.Melvin, 50-N.Morrow).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 5:05) — (5:05) 30-P.Lindsay left guard to DEN 36 for 11 yards (99-A.Key). PENALTY on LV-92-P.Hall, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at DEN 36.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 10:35) — (10:35) 3-C.Wadman punts 65 yards to LV 1, Center-42-C.Kreiter. 17-D.Harris for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the kick touched ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the fi
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:35) — (:35) 4-D.Carr kneels to DEN 8 for -1 yards.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 5:43) — (5:43) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass deep middle intended for 81-T.Patrick INTERCEPTED by 31-M.Gilchrist at DEN 33. 31-M.Gilchrist to DEN 31 for 2 yards (81-T.Patrick).
- Denver Broncos (Q4 7:40) — (7:40) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass deep right to 14-C.Sutton for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 10:35 · LV 66 · Score 0-6
(10:35) 3-C.Wadman punts 65 yards to LV 1, Center-42-C.Kreiter. 17-D.Harris for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the kick touched ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the fi - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 10:10 · DEN 15 · Score 0-7
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+7) — Q1 8:00 · DEN 86 · Score 0-7
(8:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 87-J.Cook pushed ob at LV 28 for 14 yards (22-T.Brock). - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 8:01 · DEN 24 · Score 0-13
(8:01) 28-D.Martin right tackle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 7:56 · DEN 15 · Score 0-14
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 0:23 · DEN 25 · Score 0-17
(:23) 8-D.Carlson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 4:40 · LV 7 · Score 6-17
(4:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass short left to 17-D.Hamilton for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 4:36 · LV 15 · Score 7-17
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 12:21 · DEN 3 · Score 7-23
(12:21) (Shotgun) 30-J.Richard up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 12:16 · DEN 15 · Score 7-24
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 7:40 · LV 19 · Score 13-24
(7:40) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass deep right to 14-C.Sutton for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 7:31 · LV 15 · Score 14-24
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 4:42 · DEN 27 · Score 14-27
(4:42) 8-D.Carlson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
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.
- Derek Carr (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 2018-12-24?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Denver Broncos 27-14 in Week 16, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Denver Broncos 0, Las Vegas Raiders 14; Q2: Denver Broncos 0, Las Vegas Raiders 10; Q3: Denver Broncos 7, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q4: Denver Broncos 7, Las Vegas Raiders 10; Final: Denver Broncos 14, Las Vegas Raiders 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Harris (Q1 10:35) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Martin (Q2 8:01) Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Hamilton (C. Keenum pass) (Q3 4:40) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Richard (Q4 12:21) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Sutton (C. Keenum pass) (Q4 7:40) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q2 0:23, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q4 4:42, 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?
Case Keenum (Denver Broncos), 52.3% completion, -1.6% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.67 total passing EPA. Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 61.3% completion, +2.7% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +6.59 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.59 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (-3.29 EPA): (:35) 4-D.Carr kneels to DEN 8 for -1 yards..
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 6-8 Now 6-9 L
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 3-11 Now 4-11 W
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