Final2021 Week 16

Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV

Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders, Week 16 2021

Denver Broncos

Away

13

Las Vegas Raiders

HomeWon

17

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Broncos0130013
Raiders077317

DEN 13LV 17 Final

  • Passing leader

    Derek Carr

    LV · QB

    9.5PPR pts

    20/25, 201 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Hunter Renfrow

    LV · WR

    13.0PPR pts

    3 REC, 40 YDS, 1 TD

  • Broncos leader

    Javonte Williams

    DEN · RB

    10.0PPR pts

    7 ATT, 12 YDS, 1 TD, 2 REC, 8 REC YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Bradley Chubb

    DEN

    1 INT, 5 TKL

Raiders 17, Broncos 13: Las Vegas rallies from 6 down at halftime

Las Vegas erased a 13–7 halftime deficit, outscoring Denver 10–0 after the break to win 17–13. The Raiders finished with a 342–158 edge in total offense and averaged 5.1 yards per play.

The Broncos went 1-for-10 on third down, while the Raiders kept the ball for 36:37.

The two teams meet again in Week 11 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +1.1 yards/play LV 5.1 · DEN 4.0
  • +184 total yards LV 342 · DEN 158
  • +40% third-down rate LV 50% · DEN 10%

Game Highlights

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Why the Raiders Won

Las Vegas won the efficiency, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Broncos vs Raiders
BroncosStatRaiders
4.0Yards per play5.1
158Total yards342
10%Third-down conversion50%
Other team stats
40Plays67
0Turnovers3
23:23Time of possession36:37

Scoring Summary

The Raiders scored two touchdowns and one field goal; the Broncos scored one touchdown and two field goals.

Scoring plays, Broncos vs Raiders
TimeTeamPlayDENLV
1st quarter
No scoring
2nd quarter
11:01LVDerek Carr → Hunter Renfrow, 10-yard TD Takes leadDaniel Carlson XP07
7:24DENBrandon McManus 49-yard FG37
0:32DENBrandon McManus 55-yard FG67
0:15DENJavonte Williams 1-yard TD run Takes leadBrandon McManus XP137
3rd quarter
10:22LVPeyton Barber 5-yard TD run Takes leadDaniel Carlson XP1314
4th quarter
7:35LVDaniel Carlson 41-yard FG Extends lead1317

Fantasy Points: Broncos vs Raiders, Week 16 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. Hunter RenfrowLVWR13.0 PTSWR31
  2. Zay JonesLVWR11.0 PTSWR40
  3. Foster MoreauLVTE10.7 PTSTE9
  4. Josh JacobsLVRB10.4 PTSRB24

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Derek CarrLVQB8.5QB2520/252011175096.8
Drew LockDENQB7.1QB2815/2215300210087.9Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Hunter RenfrowLVWR13.0WR31WR———33401
Zay JonesLVWR11.0WR40WR———86500
Foster MoreauLVTE10.7TE9TE———44670Start/Sit →
Josh JacobsLVRB10.4RB24RB27129031-50Start/Sit →
Javonte WilliamsDENRB10.0RB28RB71212280Start/Sit →
Peyton BarberLVRB9.2RB30RB52211100
Jerry JeudyDENWR9.0WR52WR———43600Start/Sit →
DeSean JacksonLVWR8.4WR56WR———54440
Courtland SuttonDENWR7.3WR62WR———54330Start/Sit →
Noah FantDENTE6.0TE24TE———43300Start/Sit →
Tim PatrickDENWR3.8WR87WR———42180
Jalen RichardLVRB1.9RB68RB1401150
Melvin GordonDENRB1.0RB72RB7-401140
Albert OkwuegbunamDENTE0.0—TE———2000

Fantasy Usage

Denver Broncos

Snap Share

  1. Noah FantTE38 snaps90%
  2. Tim PatrickWR36 snaps86%
  3. Courtland SuttonWR33 snaps79%
  4. Jerry JeudyWR31 snaps74%
  5. Melvin GordonRB23 snaps55%

Target Share22 targets

  1. Courtland Sutton23%, 5 targets
  2. Tim Patrick18%, 4 targets
  3. Noah Fant18%, 4 targets
  4. Jerry Jeudy18%, 4 targets
  5. Albert Okwuegbunam9%, 2 targets
  6. Other14%, 3 targets

Carry Share16 carries

  1. Melvin Gordon44%, 7 carries
  2. Javonte Williams44%, 7 carries
  3. Drew Lock13%, 2 carries

Las Vegas Raiders

Snap Share

  1. Foster MoreauTE65 snaps94%
  2. Zay JonesWR52 snaps75%
  3. Josh JacobsRB48 snaps70%
  4. Hunter RenfrowWR40 snaps58%
  5. DeSean JacksonWR36 snaps52%

Target Share25 targets

  1. Zay Jones32%, 8 targets
  2. DeSean Jackson20%, 5 targets
  3. Foster Moreau16%, 4 targets
  4. Josh Jacobs12%, 3 targets
  5. Hunter Renfrow12%, 3 targets
  6. Other8%, 2 targets

Carry Share40 carries

  1. Josh Jacobs68%, 27 carries
  2. Derek Carr18%, 7 carries
  3. Peyton Barber13%, 5 carries
  4. Jalen Richard3%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Foster MoreauLVTE6594%416%0
Noah FantDENTE3890%418%0
Tim PatrickDENWR3686%418%0
Courtland SuttonDENWR3379%523%0
Zay JonesLVWR5275%832%0
Jerry JeudyDENWR3174%418%0
Josh JacobsLVRB4870%312%27
Hunter RenfrowLVWR4058%312%0
Melvin GordonDENRB2355%15%7
Javonte WilliamsDENRB2252%29%7
DeSean JacksonLVWR3652%520%0
Nick BowersLVTE2638%00%0
Albert OkwuegbunamDENTE1433%29%0
Tyron Billy-JohnsonLVWR1826%00%0
Dillon StonerLVWR1420%00%0
Daniel HelmLVTE1319%00%0
Peyton BarberLVRB1217%14%5
Eric SaubertDENTE717%00%0
Jalen RichardLVRB1014%14%1
Kendall HintonDENWR410%00%0
Diontae SpencerDENWR12%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+7.9Hunter Renfrow13.0 PTS vs 5.1 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−11.0Josh Jacobs11.4 PTS vs 22.4 xFP
  • Highest expected volume22.4 xFPJosh Jacobs11.4 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Josh JacobsLV · RB11.422.4−11.070%68% car—02768%312%
Derek CarrLV · QB9.515.5−6.0100%25 att—25718%00%
Zay JonesLV · WR11.013.5−2.575%32% tgt—000%832%
Drew LockDEN · QB7.111.0−3.9100%22 att—22213%00%
Courtland SuttonDEN · WR7.38.4−1.179%23% tgt—000%523%
DeSean JacksonLV · WR8.48.40.052%20% tgt—000%520%
Javonte WilliamsDEN · RB10.07.9+2.152%44% car—0744%29%
Foster MoreauLV · TE10.76.7+4.094%16% tgt—000%416%
Jerry JeudyDEN · WR9.06.7+2.374%18% tgt—000%418%
Noah FantDEN · TE6.06.7−0.790%18% tgt—000%418%
Tim PatrickDEN · WR3.86.7−2.986%18% tgt—000%418%
Melvin Gordon IIIDEN · RB1.06.2−5.255%44% car—0744%15%
Hunter RenfrowLV · WR13.05.1+7.958%12% tgt—000%312%
Peyton BarberLV · RB9.24.9+4.317%13% car—0513%14%
Albert Okwuegbunam Jr.DEN · TE0.03.4−3.433%9% tgt—000%29%
Jalen RichardLV · RB1.92.3−0.414%4% tgt—013%14%

Team totals: Broncos 22 targets and 16 carries; Raiders 25 targets and 40 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Drew Lock

DEN · QB · 7.1 pts on 11.0 expected

15 of 22 passing for 153 yards; 2 carries for 10 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.0 expected.

Start/Sit: Drew Lock →

Derek Carr Unlucky

LV · QB · 9.5 pts on 15.5 expected

20 of 25 passing for 201 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 7 carries for 5 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.5 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Courtland Sutton

DEN · WR · 7.3 pts on 8.4 expected

5 targets (23% of the team's), 4 catches for 33 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 8.4 expected.

Start/Sit: Courtland Sutton →

Javonte Williams

DEN · RB · 10.0 pts on 7.9 expected

2 targets (9% of the team's), 2 catches for 8 yards; 7 carries (44% of the team's) for 12 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 7.9 expected.

Start/Sit: Javonte Williams →

Josh Jacobs Volume, no payoff

LV · RB · 11.4 pts on 22.4 expected

3 targets (12% of the team's), 1 catch for -5 yards; 27 carries (68% of the team's) for 129 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 22.4 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Josh Jacobs →

Zay Jones Volume, no payoff

LV · WR · 11.0 pts on 13.5 expected

8 targets (32% of the team's), 6 catches for 50 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.5 expected.

Melvin Gordon III Unlucky

DEN · RB · 1.0 pts on 6.2 expected

1 target (5% of the team's), 1 catch for 4 yards; 7 carries (44% of the team's) for -4 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 6.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Hunter Renfrow Ran hot

LV · WR · 13.0 pts on 5.1 expected

3 targets (12% of the team's), 3 catches for 40 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 5.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Denver Broncos

  • Stock down: Albert Okwuegbunam Jr. played 33% of the snaps, down from a 49% season average.

Las Vegas Raiders

  • Stock up: Zay Jones played 75% of the snaps, up from a 52% season average.
  • Stock up: DeSean Jackson played 52% of the snaps, up from a 29% season average.
  • Stock up: Foster Moreau played 94% of the snaps, up from a 60% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Broncos defense and Raiders defense
Points allowed toBroncos DRaiders D
QBs15.817.1
RBs21.426.8
WRs29.827.9
TEs8.514.9

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Las Vegas opened at 54% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.

Raiders win probability

Raiders win probability by game minuteRaiders started at 54%, stood at 29% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 6 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +23Carr → Renfrow, 10-yd TD54% → 76%Q2 11:01
  2. −12McManus 55-yd FG69% → 57%Q2 0:32
  3. −28Williams 1-yd TD run57% → 29%Q2 0:15
  4. +30Barber 5-yd TD run27% → 57%Q3 10:22
  5. +21Carlson 41-yd FG60% → 81%Q4 7:35

Swing in Raiders win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Broncos vs Raiders
Denver BroncosMeasureLas Vegas Raiders
40Plays67
60%Pass rate40%
5.8Yds / dropback6.7
1.1Yds / carry4.0
1/10Third downs6/12

Efficiency edge Las Vegas ran 27 more plays and gained 0.9 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • DEN Sutton 23% · Jeudy 18% · Fant 18%
  • LV Jones 32% · Jackson 20% · Moreau 16%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Broncos vs Raiders
ResultDENLV
Touchdowns12
Field goals21
Punts52
Turnovers03
Missed field goals10

DEN turnover edge: +3

  • The Raiders opened the scoring on their second possession, a 14-play, 76-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Raiders drained the clock with three second-half drives of four to eight minutes.
All 19 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
DENQ1 15:006173:22Punt
LVQ1 11:388474:16Punt
DENQ1 7:227373:57Punt
LVQ1 3:2514767:24Touchdown
DENQ2 11:015443:37Field goal
LVQ2 7:244202:58Punt
DENQ2 4:26391:42Punt
LVQ2 2:44270:44Fumble
DENQ2 2:00441:28Field goal
LVQ2 0:32100:14Interception
DENQ2 0:18110:03Touchdown
LVQ2 0:151-10:15End of half
LVQ3 15:009754:38Touchdown
DENQ3 10:224222:27Punt
LVQ3 7:558454:36Fumble
DENQ3 3:196213:06Missed FG
LVQ3 0:1313327:38Field goal
DENQ4 7:357193:41Punt
LVQ4 3:548503:54End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Broncos vs Raiders Head-to-Head

The Broncos and Raiders first met in 1960 and have played 133 times since. They have been AFC West rivals since 1970.

All-time series
73–58–2Raiders lead, 133 meetings since 1960
Postseason
1–1Broncos won in 1977; Raiders won in 1993
Largest Broncos win
44–71962
Largest Raiders win
51–01967

Since 2021

6–4 Raiders lead

10 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. R = Raiders win, B = Broncos win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 11 Raiders at Broncos Upcoming
  • Week 15 Broncos at Raiders Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Broncos vs Raiders
BroncosStatRaiders
7-10Record10-7
19.7Points per game22.0
330.5Yards per game363.8
5.4Yards per play5.7
18.9Points allowed per game25.8
326.1Yards allowed per game337.2

Broncos vs Raiders Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
LV −1.5Raiders covered by 2.5
Total
41.5Under: 30 points scored (by 11.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Raiders21.517−4.5
Broncos20.013−7.0

Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.

Betting Trends

Last 2 meetings: Raiders 2–0 ATS, overs and unders 1–1.

Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Denver Broncos

Against the spread
7–8
Over/under
3–12
ATS as favorite
5–4
ATS as underdog
2–3
ATS on the road
3–4

Las Vegas Raiders

Against the spread
6–9
Over/under
7–8
ATS as favorite
2–5
ATS as underdog
4–4
ATS at home
3–5

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Broncos vs Raiders Fantasy Outlook for 2026

Two meetings are left on the 2026 schedule: Week 11 in Denver and Week 15 in Las Vegas. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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Broncos vs Raiders Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Broncos vs Raiders Week 16 game?

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Denver Broncos 17–13 in Week 16 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV, on December 26, 2021. See the Raiders' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Broncos vs Raiders?

The final score was Raiders 17, Broncos 13. The Broncos led 13–7 at halftime, and the second half went Broncos 0, Raiders 10.

What happened in the Broncos vs Raiders game?

Las Vegas erased a 13–7 halftime deficit, outscoring Denver 10–0 after the break to win 17–13. The Raiders finished with a 342–158 edge in total offense and averaged 5.1 yards per play. Hunter Renfrow led all players with 3 catches for 40 yards and a touchdown. The Raiders committed 3 turnovers, the Broncos none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Broncos vs Raiders?

Hunter Renfrow led the game with 13.0 PPR fantasy points, the WR31 of Week 16, on 3 catches for 40 yards and a touchdown. Zay Jones was next with 11.0 (WR40).

Who led Broncos vs Raiders in passing, rushing and receiving?

Derek Carr (LV) led all passers with 20 of 25 for 201 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Josh Jacobs (LV) led in rushing with 27 carries for 129 yards. Foster Moreau (LV) led in receiving with 4 catches for 67 yards.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Broncos vs Raiders?

Hunter Renfrow outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 13.0 PPR points on 5.1 xFP (+7.9). Josh Jacobs fell furthest short, with 11.4 points on 22.4 xFP (−11.0). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Broncos vs Raiders?

Josh Jacobs had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 22.4 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 11.4. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Raiders beat the Broncos?

The Raiders beat the Broncos 17–13 because they averaged 5.1 yards per play to 4.0 and outgained them 342–158.

Which team won the turnover battle in Broncos vs Raiders?

The Broncos won the turnover battle 3–0: the Raiders gave the ball away 3 times and the Broncos not at all. The Raiders won the game anyway.

What is the all-time Broncos vs Raiders record?

The Raiders lead the all-time series 73–58–2 across 133 meetings since 1960, including a 1–1 record in the postseason.

When did the Broncos and Raiders last play before this game?

Before Week 16 of 2021, they last met in the 2021 season on October 17, 2021, when the Raiders beat the Broncos 34–24.

Have the Broncos and Raiders met in the playoffs?

Yes, 2 times, most recently in the 1993 playoffs. The Broncos are 1–1 against the Raiders in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Broncos vs Raiders?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Raiders −1.5, making the Las Vegas Raiders 1.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 41.5. That implied about 21.5 points for the Raiders and 20.0 for the Broncos.

Did Broncos vs Raiders go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 41.5, and the teams combined for 30 points, 11.5 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Broncos vs Raiders?

The Raiders covered by 2.5 against the closing line of Raiders −1.5. The final margin was 4 points.