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NFL · Week 1 · September 9, 2019 · 12 min read

Denver Broncos vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 2019 Week 1 Recap

Raiders defeat Broncos 24–16 in Week 1

Derek Carr led Fantasy Impact as Raiders prevailed in a 16–24 Week 1 finish.

Denver Broncos 16 0–1
Final 16–24
Las Vegas Raiders 24 1–0 Winner
Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
16–24
Halftime
Denver Broncos 0–14 Las Vegas Raiders
Top passer
Joe Flacco
FantasyHQ MVP
Derek Carr
Game date
September 9, 2019

Top fantasy performers · Broncos

  • Cameron Sutton
    Cameron Sutton 7 REC · 120 YDS +9.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Joe Flacco
    Joe Flacco 21/38 · 249 YDS · 1 TD +8.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Eli Sanders 5 REC · 86 YDS · 1 TD +6.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • Derek Carr
    Derek Carr 22/27 · 262 YDS · 1 TD +17.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyleik Williams
    Tyleik Williams 6 REC · 105 YDS · 1 TD +8.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Darren Waller
    Darren Waller 7 REC · 70 YDS +4.9 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
Las Vegas Raiders 24–16 Denver Broncos
Halftime
Denver Broncos 0–14 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Derek Carr
Top passer
Joe Flacco
Biggest EPA play
(11:27) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 10-E.Sanders to LV 22 for 53 yards (42-K.Joseph; 24…
Game date
2019-09-09

Game summary

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Denver Broncos 24–16 on 2019-09-09. Derek Carr posted a game-high +17.00 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 26 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Denver Broncos001210016
Las Vegas Raiders771410024

Scoring Map

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

DENDenver Broncos
LVLas Vegas Raiders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 8:56TD
    Tyleik Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 8
    Score
    0-6

    (8:56) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 16-T.Williams for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 8:52XP
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 15
    Score
    0-7

    8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.

  3. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 3:34TD
    Josh Jacobs

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    0-13

    (3:34) 75-B.Parker reported in as eligible. 28-J.Jacobs right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 3:30XP
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 15
    Score
    0-14

    8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.

  5. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 9:22FG
    Brandon McManus

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 8
    Score
    3-14

    (9:22) 8-B.McManus 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-C.Wadman.

  6. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 3:45FG
    Brandon McManus

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 8
    Score
    6-14

    (3:45) 8-B.McManus 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-C.Wadman.

  7. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 3:42TD
    Tyleik Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 75
    Score
    6-14

    (3:42) 4-D.Carr pass incomplete deep middle to 16-T.Williams.

  8. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 3:42TD
    Tyleik Williams

    Points+14

    Yard line
    DEN 75
    Score
    6-14

    (3:42) 4-D.Carr pass incomplete deep middle to 16-T.Williams.

  9. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 11:57TD
    Josh Jacobs

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 4
    Score
    6-20

    (11:57) 28-J.Jacobs up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 11:52XP
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 15
    Score
    6-21

    8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.

  11. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 8:43FG
    Brandon McManus

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 21
    Score
    9-21

    (8:43) 8-B.McManus 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-C.Wadman.

  12. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 4:41FG
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 11
    Score
    9-24

    (4:41) 8-D.Carlson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.

  13. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 2:18TD
    ESEli Sanders

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 1
    Score
    15-24

    (2:18) (No Huddle) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 10-E.Sanders for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 2:15XP
    Brandon McManus

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    16-24

    8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-C.Wadman.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Derek CarrDerek Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +17.00 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
  2. 2Cameron SuttonCameron Sutton · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +9.36 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
  3. 3Tyleik WilliamsTyleik Williams · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +8.94 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
  4. 4Joe FlaccoJoe Flacco · Denver Broncos · Passing · +8.08 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
  5. 5Eli Sanders · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +6.03 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
  6. 6Darren WallerDarren Waller · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.93 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
  7. 7Josh JacobsJosh Jacobs · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.70 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
  8. 8Royce FreemanRoyce Freeman · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +1.56 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Derek Carr

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Derek Carr — LV · Passing

Derek Carr posted the highest total EPA (+17.00) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.63 EPA per play.

Derek Carr's top snap (+2.80 EPA): (12:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 16-T.Williams to DEN 4 for 24 yards (31-J.Simmons).

Biggest single play (+3.99 EPA): Joe Flacco — (11:27) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 10-E.Sanders to LV 22 for 53 yards (42-K.Joseph; 24-J.Abram).

Quarterback report card

Joe Flacco led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Joe FlaccoJoe Flacco (Denver Broncos) · 38 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · +4.5% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +8.08 total EPA
  • Derek CarrDerek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 27 dropbacks · 81.5% completion · +15.3% CPOE · +0.63 EPA/play · +17.00 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDenver BroncosLas Vegas Raiders
Offensive EPA/play+0.102+0.203
Offensive success rate46.8%49.3%
Pass EPA/play+0.213+0.630
Rush EPA/play-0.057-0.052
Defensive EPA/play-0.203-0.102
Defensive success rate50.7%53.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Las Vegas Raiders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs +0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Denver Broncos: +0.10 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Las Vegas Raiders: +0.20 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Denver Broncos: 8 drives, +8.09 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 8 drives, +14.38 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Tyleik WilliamsLas Vegas Raiders — Tyleik Williams (Derek Carr pass) (Q1 8:56)
  • Josh JacobsLas Vegas Raiders — Josh Jacobs (Q2 3:34)
  • Josh JacobsLas Vegas Raiders — Josh Jacobs (Q4 11:57)
  • Denver Broncos — Eli Sanders (Joe Flacco pass) (Q4 2:18)

Field goals

  • Brandon McManusDenver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q3 9:22)
  • Brandon McManusDenver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q3 3:45)
  • Brandon McManusDenver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q4 8:43)
  • Daniel CarlsonLas Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q4 4:41)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 8 (Q1 8:56) — (8:56) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 16-T.Williams for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q1 8:52) — 8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..

The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 2 (Q2 3:34) — (3:34) 75-B.Parker reported in as eligible. 28-J.Jacobs right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 3:30) — 8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..

The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 14–12. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 8 (Q3 9:22) — (9:22) 8-B.McManus 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-C.Wadman.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 8 (Q3 3:45) — (3:45) 8-B.McManus 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-C.Wadman.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 75 (Q3 3:42) — (3:42) 4-D.Carr pass incomplete deep middle to 16-T.Williams.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 75 (Q3 3:42) — (3:42) 4-D.Carr pass incomplete deep middle to 16-T.Williams..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 4 (Q4 11:57) — (11:57) 28-J.Jacobs up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q4 11:52) — 8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 21 (Q4 8:43) — (8:43) 8-B.McManus 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-C.Wadman.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the DEN 11 (Q4 4:41) — (4:41) 8-D.Carlson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q4 2:18) — (2:18) (No Huddle) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 10-E.Sanders for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 2:15) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-C.Wadman..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 10:38) — (10:38) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 83-D.Waller pushed ob at DEN 16 for 25 yards (26-I.Yiadom). [WPA +6.3% · EPA +1.86]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 8:26) — (8:26) 75-B.Parker reported in as eligible. 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 16-T.Williams to DEN 29 for 43 yards (26-I.Yiadom). [WPA +5.9% · EPA +2.75]
  • Denver Broncos (Q1 0:40) — (:40) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 14-C.Sutton to LV 38 for 18 yards (35-C.Riley; 42-K.Joseph). [WPA +5.0% · EPA +2.39]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 11:46) — (11:46) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 83-D.Waller to DEN 36 for 11 yards (26-I.Yiadom). [WPA +4.8% · EPA +0.64]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 4:14) — (4:14) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 13-H.Renfrow to DEN 2 for 10 yards (34-W.Parks). [WPA +4.6% · EPA +2.17]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Denver Broncos (Q4 11:27) — (11:27) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 10-E.Sanders to LV 22 for 53 yards (42-K.Joseph; 24-J.Abram). [WPA +4.1% · EPA +3.99]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 12:43) — (12:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 16-T.Williams to DEN 4 for 24 yards (31-J.Simmons). [WPA +3.5% · EPA +2.80]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 8:26) — (8:26) 75-B.Parker reported in as eligible. 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 16-T.Williams to DEN 29 for 43 yards (26-I.Yiadom). [WPA +5.9% · EPA +2.75]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 8:39) — 8-B.McManus kicks 67 yards from DEN 35 to LV -2. 17-D.Harris to DEN 30 for 72 yards (41-D.Bausby). [WPA +0.3% · EPA +2.65]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 8:56 · DEN 8 · Score 0-6
    (8:56) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 16-T.Williams for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 8:52 · DEN 15 · Score 0-7
    8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
  3. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 3:34 · DEN 2 · Score 0-13
    (3:34) 75-B.Parker reported in as eligible. 28-J.Jacobs right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 3:30 · DEN 15 · Score 0-14
    8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
  5. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 9:22 · LV 8 · Score 3-14
    (9:22) 8-B.McManus 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-C.Wadman.
  6. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 3:45 · LV 8 · Score 6-14
    (3:45) 8-B.McManus 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-C.Wadman.
  7. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 3:42 · DEN 75 · Score 6-14
    (3:42) 4-D.Carr pass incomplete deep middle to 16-T.Williams.
  8. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+14) — Q3 3:42 · DEN 75 · Score 6-14
    (3:42) 4-D.Carr pass incomplete deep middle to 16-T.Williams.
  9. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 11:57 · DEN 4 · Score 6-20
    (11:57) 28-J.Jacobs up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 11:52 · DEN 15 · Score 6-21
    8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
  11. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 8:43 · LV 21 · Score 9-21
    (8:43) 8-B.McManus 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-C.Wadman.
  12. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 4:41 · DEN 11 · Score 9-24
    (4:41) 8-D.Carlson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
  13. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 2:18 · LV 1 · Score 15-24
    (2:18) (No Huddle) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 10-E.Sanders for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 2:15 · LV 15 · Score 16-24
    8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-C.Wadman.

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.
  • Joe Flacco (DEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • Derek Carr (LV) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2019-09-09?

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Denver Broncos 24-16 in Week 1, 2019.

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

Q1: Denver Broncos 0, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q2: Denver Broncos 0, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q3: Denver Broncos 12, Las Vegas Raiders 14; Q4: Denver Broncos 10, Las Vegas Raiders 10; Final: Denver Broncos 16, Las Vegas Raiders 24.

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

Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — T. Williams (D. Carr pass) (Q1 8:56) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Jacobs (Q2 3:34) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Jacobs (Q4 11:57) Denver Broncos touchdown — E. Sanders (J. Flacco pass) (Q4 2:18) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q3 9:22, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q3 3:45, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q4 8:43, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q4 4:41, 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?

Joe Flacco (Denver Broncos), 55.3% completion, +4.5% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +8.08 total passing EPA. Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 81.5% completion, +15.3% CPOE, +0.63 EPA per dropback, +17.00 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 +17.00 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (+2.80 EPA): (12:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 16-T.Williams to DEN 4 for 24 yards (31-J.Simmons)..

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Now 0-1 L

Las Vegas Raiders

Now 1-0 W

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