Raiders 34–24 Broncos: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 6, 2021

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos?

T. Bridgewater (Denver Broncos), 59.3% completion, +10.1% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.59 total passing EPA. D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 60.0% completion, +9.7% CPOE, +0.57 EPA per dropback, +17.16 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos?

D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.16 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+5.08 EPA): (12:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 11-H.Ruggs for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Las Vegas Raiders
Final score: Las Vegas Raiders 34–24 Denver Broncos
Halftime: Las Vegas Raiders 17–7 Denver Broncos at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Derek Carr
Top passer: Teddy Bridgewater
Biggest EPA play: (2:29) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater scrambles up the middle to DEN 40 for 4 yards (92-S.Thoma…
Game date: 2021-10-17

Game summary

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Denver Broncos 34–24 on 2021-10-17. Derek Carr posted a game-high +17.16 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Las Vegas Raiders	10	7	14	3	0	34
Denver Broncos	7	0	3	14	0	24

Scoring Map

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

LVLas Vegas Raiders

DEN 48

LV 23

+3DEN 32

DEN 31

DEN 3

+3DEN 11

LV 4

DENDenver Broncos

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 12:03TD
Henry Ruggs III
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 48
Score
6-0
(12:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 11-H.Ruggs for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 11:54XP
Daniel Carlson
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
7-0
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
DENDenver Broncos
Q1 6:57TD
Tim Patrick
Points+6
Yard line
LV 23
Score
7-6
(6:57) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 81-T.Patrick for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-Y.Ngakoue].
DENDenver Broncos
Q1 6:49XP
Brandon McManus
Points+1
Yard line
LV 15
Score
7-7
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 2:45FG
Daniel Carlson
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 32
Score
10-7
(2:45) 2-D.Carlson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 0:36TD
Kenyan Drake
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 31
Score
16-7
(:36) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 23-K.Drake for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 0:30XP
Daniel Carlson
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
17-7
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 11:33TD
Kenyan Drake
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 18
Score
23-7
(11:33) 23-K.Drake right guard for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 11:27XP
Daniel Carlson
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
24-7
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 6:42FG
Brandon McManus
Points+3
Yard line
LV 14
Score
24-10
(6:42) 8-B.McManus 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 0:10TD
Josh Jacobs
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 3
Score
30-10
(:10) (Shotgun) 28-J.Jacobs right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 0:07XP
Daniel Carlson
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
31-10
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 11:22TD
Cameron Sutton
Points+6
Yard line
LV 12
Score
31-16
(11:22) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 14-C.Sutton for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 11:16XP
Brandon McManus
Points+1
Yard line
LV 15
Score
31-17
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 8:01FG
Daniel Carlson
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 11
Score
34-17
(8:01) 2-D.Carlson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 1:17TD
Noah Fant
Points+6
Yard line
LV 4
Score
34-23
(1:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 87-N.Fant for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 1:12XP
Brandon McManus
Points+1
Yard line
LV 15
Score
34-24
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Derek Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +17.16 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
2Henry Ruggs III · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +9.24 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.31 EPA/play
3Kyle Hinton · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.62 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
4Noah Fant · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.57 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
5Bryan Edwards · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.03 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
6Kenyan Drake · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.02 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
7Kenyan Drake · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +3.00 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
8Darren Waller · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.84 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.57 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 (+17.16) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.57 EPA per play.

Derek Carr's top snap (+5.08 EPA): (12:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 11-H.Ruggs for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.19 EPA): Teddy Bridgewater — (2:29) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater scrambles up the middle to DEN 40 for 4 yards (92-S.Thomas). FUMBLES (92-S.Thomas), touched at DEN 40, RECOVERED by LV-52-D.Perryman at DEN 43. 52-D.Perryman to DEN 42

Quarterback report card

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

Teddy Bridgewater (Denver Broncos) · 59 dropbacks · 59.3% completion · +10.1% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.59 total EPA
Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 30 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +9.7% CPOE · +0.57 EPA/play · +17.16 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Las Vegas Raiders	Denver Broncos
Offensive EPA/play	+0.145	-0.025
Offensive success rate	47.3%	43.9%
Pass EPA/play	+0.572	+0.010
Rush EPA/play	-0.077	-0.035
Defensive EPA/play	+0.025	-0.145
Defensive success rate	56.1%	52.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Las Vegas Raiders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Las Vegas Raiders: +0.14 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
Denver Broncos: -0.03 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)

Denver Broncos: 13 drives, -2.47 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Las Vegas Raiders: 13 drives, +10.75 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Las Vegas Raiders — Henry Ruggs III (Derek Carr pass) (Q1 12:03)
Denver Broncos — Tim Patrick (Teddy Bridgewater pass) (Q1 6:57)
Las Vegas Raiders — Kenyan Drake (Derek Carr pass) (Q2 0:36)
Las Vegas Raiders — Kenyan Drake (Q3 11:33)
Las Vegas Raiders — Josh Jacobs (Q3 0:10)
Denver Broncos — Cameron Sutton (Teddy Bridgewater pass) (Q4 11:22)
Denver Broncos — Noah Fant (Teddy Bridgewater pass) (Q4 1:17)

Field goals

Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q1 2:45)
Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q3 6:42)
Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q4 8:01)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 48 (Q1 12:03) — (12:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 11-H.Ruggs for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q1 11:54) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 23 (Q1 6:57) — (6:57) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 81-T.Patrick for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-Y.Ngakoue].; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q1 6:49) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the DEN 32 (Q1 2:45) — (2:45) 2-D.Carlson 50 yard field goal 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 31 (Q2 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 23-K.Drake for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 0:30) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..

The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 14–3. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 18 (Q3 11:33) — (11:33) 23-K.Drake right guard for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q3 11:27) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 14 (Q3 6:42) — (6:42) 8-B.McManus 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 3 (Q3 0:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 28-J.Jacobs right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q3 0:07) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..

The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 14–3. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 12 (Q4 11:22) — (11:22) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 14-C.Sutton for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 11:16) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the DEN 11 (Q4 8:01) — (8:01) 2-D.Carlson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 4 (Q4 1:17) — (1:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 87-N.Fant for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 1:12) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 12:03) — (12:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 11-H.Ruggs for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.4% · EPA +5.08]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 23-K.Drake for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.3% · EPA +3.88]
Denver Broncos (Q1 0:30) — (:30) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle intended for 82-E.Saubert INTERCEPTED by 35-B.Facyson at DEN 49. 35-B.Facyson to DEN 49 for no gain (87-N.Fant). [WPA -9.1% · EPA -2.29]
Denver Broncos (Q1 6:57) — (6:57) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 81-T.Patrick for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-Y.Ngakoue]. [WPA +7.6% · EPA +2.27]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 0:43) — (:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 83-D.Waller to DEN 31 for 33 yards (29-B.Callahan). [WPA +7.6% · EPA +2.47]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Denver Broncos (Q3 2:29) — (2:29) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater scrambles up the middle to DEN 40 for 4 yards (92-S.Thomas). FUMBLES (92-S.Thomas), touched at DEN 40, RECOVERED by LV-52-D.Perryman at DEN 43. 52-D.Perryman to DEN 42 [WPA -6.5% · EPA -5.19]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 12:03) — (12:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 11-H.Ruggs for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.4% · EPA +5.08]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 1:37) — (1:37) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 11-H.Ruggs to DEN 4 for 40 yards (21-R.Darby) [58-V.Miller]. Denver challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the fiel [WPA +2.8% · EPA +4.45]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 10:08) — (10:08) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 89-B.Edwards pushed ob at DEN 19 for 51 yards (31-J.Simmons). [WPA +1.6% · EPA +3.92]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 12:03 · DEN 48 · Score 6-0
(12:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 11-H.Ruggs for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 11:54 · DEN 15 · Score 7-0
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 6:57 · LV 23 · Score 7-6
(6:57) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 81-T.Patrick for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-Y.Ngakoue].
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 6:49 · LV 15 · Score 7-7
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 2:45 · DEN 32 · Score 10-7
(2:45) 2-D.Carlson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 0:36 · DEN 31 · Score 16-7
(:36) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 23-K.Drake for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 0:30 · DEN 15 · Score 17-7
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 11:33 · DEN 18 · Score 23-7
(11:33) 23-K.Drake right guard for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 11:27 · DEN 15 · Score 24-7
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 6:42 · LV 14 · Score 24-10
(6:42) 8-B.McManus 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 0:10 · DEN 3 · Score 30-10
(:10) (Shotgun) 28-J.Jacobs right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 0:07 · DEN 15 · Score 31-10
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 11:22 · LV 12 · Score 31-16
(11:22) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 14-C.Sutton for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 11:16 · LV 15 · Score 31-17
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 8:01 · DEN 11 · Score 34-17
(8:01) 2-D.Carlson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 1:17 · LV 4 · Score 34-23
(1:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 87-N.Fant for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 1:12 · LV 15 · Score 34-24
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.

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.
Teddy Bridgewater (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 Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos on 2021-10-17?

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Denver Broncos 34-24 in Week 6, 2021.

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

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 10, Denver Broncos 7; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Denver Broncos 0; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 14, Denver Broncos 3; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Denver Broncos 14; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 34, Denver Broncos 24.

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

Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — H. Ruggs (D. Carr pass) (Q1 12:03) Denver Broncos touchdown — T. Patrick (T. Bridgewater pass) (Q1 6:57) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — K. Drake (D. Carr pass) (Q2 0:36) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — K. Drake (Q3 11:33) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Jacobs (Q3 0:10) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Sutton (T. Bridgewater pass) (Q4 11:22) Denver Broncos touchdown — N. Fant (T. Bridgewater pass) (Q4 1:17) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q1 2:45, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q3 6:42, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q4 8:01, 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?

Teddy Bridgewater (Denver Broncos), 59.3% completion, +10.1% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.59 total passing EPA. Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 60.0% completion, +9.7% CPOE, +0.57 EPA per dropback, +17.16 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos?

Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.16 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+5.08 EPA): (12:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 11-H.Ruggs for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W

Denver Broncos

Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L

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