Raiders vs. Broncos Week 14 Live Game Thread

The Las Vegas Raiders have lost six games in a row and will face one of the best teams in the National Football League on Sunday. Las Vegas is set for another AFC West battle against the Denver Broncos. Las Vegas aims to stop its downward spiral that has been weeks in the making.

Where the Raiders Stand

The Raiders have had a rocky season, especially Raiders quarterback Geno Smith. The veteran quarterback is currently tied for the most interceptions in the league. Earlier this week, Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll explained Smith's current state.

"I think it's been really important because we started so far off. We got all those picks that started out early in the season. To me, it was a real effort to just keep Geno [Smith] clear and not carry the burden of all of that into the rest of the season, because it happened early, and it was significant. It wasn't all him at any time,” Carroll said.

Carroll pointed to Smith's time in the league, which has spanned over a decade, as the reason why he believes Smith can still bounce back from a challenging season. Las Vegas needs Smith to find a workaround for the issues that have plagued the Raiders this season.

“There's a lot of things that go into all that, but he's been around long enough that he knows he's going to carry the burden, and he's going to be the one everybody's pointing the finger at and all that. And so, I wanted to make sure and stay with him and hang through that and get him back to his football and back where he could play really clean,” Carroll said.

Carroll believes Smith is trending in the right direction as the end of the regular season draws near. They need the best version of Smith on Sunday against the Broncos, despite the Raiders' inability to block for him properly. Smith has been sacked 15 times in the last two games.

“He really has turned the corner in that regard. We haven't been as productive as we want to be and need to be, but his role in it and his efficiency is really much more on point than it's been, as it was early in the season. And there's reasons for that. We'll talk about that in the offseason, but yeah, our relationship has been really crucial. And I talk to him regularly. You saw me once on the field," Carroll said.

Nov 30, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech (18) makes a catch against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) December 7, 2025

Be sure to follow along with our live game thread during the contest.

START OF THE FIRST QUARTER

TIMEOUT: Raiders call first timeout.

PENALTY: Offsides called on Raiders' defense.

PENALTY: Broncos' offense called for delay of game.

Geno to Brock!

The @Raiders answer with their own opening drive TD.

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— NFL (@NFL) December 7, 2025

SCORING UPDATE No. 1: Broncos score touchdown on 8-yard touchdown run by Nix. Broncos lead, 7-0.

SCORING UPDATE No. 2: Raiders score touchdown on a 15-yard pass from Smith to Bowers. Tie game, 7-7.

START OF THE SECOND QUARTER

PENALTY: Holding called on Broncos' kickoff return.

PENALTY: Delay of game called on Broncos.

PENALTY: Defensive Pass Interference called on Broncos.

PENALTY: Offsides called on Broncos' defense.

SCORING UPDATE No.3: Broncos score on a 49-yard punt return. Broncos lead 14-7.

TIMEOUT: Broncos uses first timeout of the first half.

TIMEOUT: Broncos take second timeout of the half.

TURNOVER: Broncos turn the ball over on downs.

TIMEOUT: The Raiders use the second timeout of the first half.

TIMEOUT: Raiders use third timeout of the first half.

TURNOVER: The Raiders turn the ball over on downs.

END OF THE FIRST HALF

The first half went similarly to last week's, except the Raiders went into halftime down by a touchdown against the Broncos on Sunday. Las Vegas' offense had arguably the best drive it had all season on a 10-play 80-yard touchdown drive that tied the game at seven.

Still, Las Vegas' special teams once again cost them. The unit allowed a 48-yard punt return touchdown to give the Broncos a 14-7 lead late in the second quarter. Both teams missed opportunities to score at the end of the half. Las Vegas gets the ball first after halftime.

START OF THE THIRD QUARTER

PENALTY: Holding called on Broncos' offense.

PENALTY: Personal foul facemask called on Raiders' defense.

SCORING UPDATE No. 4: Broncos score on 3-yard touchdown run. Broncos lead 21-7.

TURNOVER: Raiders turn the ball over on downs.

PENALTY: Raiders' defense called for holding.

TIMEOUT: Broncos use first timeout of the second half.

TIMEOUT: Broncos use second timeout of the first half.

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