Raiders vs. Broncos Live Game Updates, Analysis
LAS VEGAS, Nev.--The Las Vegas Raiders (7-9) come into today's final game of the 2023 NFL season, in which they will host their AFC West rivals, the Denver Broncos (8-8).
The Raiders' players are looking to make their final, last statement for owner Mark Davis that they Interim Coach Antonio Pierce and Interim Champ Kelly retianed.
Remember the rule of five: The game is over if the Raiders win that key statistical battle. It concerns sacks and turnovers for those who don't remember it. If the Raiders have three sacks and give up two, they are plus one. They are plus three if they get four turnovers and give up only one. That would give them a plus-four for the day. They want to get to a plus-five ratio every game. On average, teams that reach the rule of five scenarios win 91 percent of their NFL games.
Here are our staff and podcast guests' predictions for today:
Hondo Carpenter--24-14 Raiders Matt Hladik--20-17 Raiders
Jon Schopp--26-17 Raiders Zeke Trezevant--24-10 Raiders
Brayden Reedy--34-17 Raiders
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Denver Broncos live game updates, analysis
Dexter Ernest Wayne Carpenter, Raiders Today
Here's how you can watch today's game:
TV: FOX
Venue: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nev.
Kickoff: 1:25 p.m. PST / 4:25 p.m. EST
CBS will host Sunday's game. If you are a resident of the Las Vegas area, you can watch the game on your mobile device through Raiders.com. You can also use the Raiders mobile app on iOS and Android.
Radio: KOMP 92.3 FM/Raider Nation Radio 920 AM
You can listen to the game on KOMP 92.3 FM and Raider Nation 920 AM, the flagship radio station for every Raiders game.
Click the link here for details regarding the Raiders' affiliate stations nationwide.
The Raiders app also provides radio coverage along with its broadcast.
Las Vegas and Denver last met in Week 1 this season, when the Raiders won, 17-16, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.
Neither team is nearly the same as it was in September. Barring any changes, each team will be fielding a different starting quarterback than it did in Week 1.
The Raiders lead the all-time regular season series against the Broncos, 71-53-2. The teams have met in the postseason only twice, each team having earned a win.
Please keep refreshing your page for the latest updates.
START OF THE FIRST QUARTER:
THREE AND OUT: The Raiders force a three and out on the first drive of the game.
PENALTY: Encroachment against the Broncos.
SCORING UPDATE NO. 1: Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers runs it in for a five-yard touchdown rush. Kicker Daniel Carlson's extra point is good. Las Vegas leads, 7-0.
END OF THE FIRST QUARTER: Raiders with a 7-0 lead.
START OF THE SECOND QUARTER:
SACK: Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby sacks Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham for a loss of 12 yards.
SCORING UPDATE NO. 2: Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy scores on a 24-yard receiving touchdown. Kicker Wil Lutz's extra point is good, and the game is tied.
PLAY UNDER REVIEW: Officials ruled Denver recovered Las Vegas quarterback Aidan O'Connell's fumble.
CALL IS REVERSED: The ball stays with Las Vegas.
SCORING UPDATE NO. 3: Carlson's field goal from 49 yards is good. Raiders take a 10-7 lead.
SACK: Raiders rookie defensive end Tyree Wilson brings Stidham down for a one-yard sack.
SACK: Las Vegas linebacker Isaiah Pola-Mao sacks Stidham on third-and-long for a loss of eight yards.
TIMEOUT: Denver uses its second timeout of the half.
PENALTY: Offensive pass interference against the Broncos.
TWO-MINUTE WARNING: Las Vegas leads, 10-7.
TIMEOUT: Broncos use their final timeout of the half.
TIMEOUT: Raiders use their first timeout of the half.
TIMEOUT: Las Vegas uses its second timeout of the half.
TIMEOUT: Raiders use their final timeout of the first half.
SCORING UPDATE NO. 4: Las Vegas wide receiver Davante Adams caps off a 98-yard drive with a three-yard touchdown reception. Extra point is good. Raiders lead, 17-7.
END OF FIRST HALF: Raiders with a 17-7 lead.
--
The Las Vegas Raiders had one of their best first halves of the season in this season finale against the Denver Broncos.
The Silver and Black nearly doubled the visitors in total yards, limiting Denver to 111 offensive yards. The Raiders' defense has totaled three sacks.
Las Vegas has also stayed disciplined and made it through the half without a single penalty. The Broncos, on the other hand, have three.
In jeopardy of heading into halftime with only a three-point lead, the Raiders marched 98 yards in the final two minutes and found the end zone with a Davante Adams touchdown reception. He has 39 yards on four receptions.
If the Raiders simply continue to do everything they have done well in the first half, this game should surely end in their favor.
--
START OF THE THIRD QUARTER:
SACK: Raiders defensive tackle Adam Butler sacks Stidham for a loss of seven yards.
PENALTY: Illegal block in the back against Denver on the punt return.
TURNOVER ON DOWNS: The Raiders stop Denver on fourth-and-three. Score is still 17-7.
END OF THE THIRD QUARTER: Las Vegas still leads, 17-7.
SCORING UPDATE NO. 5: Meyers scores his second touchdown of the day, this time on a 33-yard reception. Extra point is good. Las Vegas extends its lead to 24-7.
TIMEOUT: Denver uses its first timeout of the second half.
SCORING UPDATE NO. 6: Broncos running back Javonte Williams finds the end zone on a two-yard run. Extra point is good. Score is now 24-14.
TIMEOUT: Broncos use their final timeout of the half.
TIMEOUT: Las Vegas uses its second timeout of the half.
SCORING UPDATE NO. 7: Carlson is good from 21 yards out. Raiders with a 27-14 lead.
SACK: Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce earns a seven-yard sack.
TWO-MINUTE WARNING: Raiders lead, 27-14.
TURNOVER: Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig ices the game with an interception.
FINAL: Raiders win, 27-14.
Ensure you follow on X (Twitter) @HondoCarpenter and IG @HondoSr, and never miss another breaking news story again. Sign up RIGHT HERE for our 100% FREE newsletter that comes thrice a week and delivers all our best stories.
Please tell us your thoughts when you like our Facebook Page WHEN YOU CLICK RIGHT HERE.
