Final2023 Week 1

Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO

Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos, Week 1 2023

Las Vegas Raiders

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17

Denver Broncos

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16

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Raiders730717
Broncos670316

LV 17DEN 16 Final

  • Passing leader

    Jimmy Garoppolo

    LV · QB

    16.1PPR pts

    20/26, 200 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Jakobi Meyers

    LV · WR

    29.1PPR pts

    9 REC, 81 YDS, 2 TD

  • Broncos leader

    Russell Wilson

    DEN · QB

    15.2PPR pts

    27/34, 177 YDS, 2 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Kareem Jackson

    DEN

    1 INT, 4 TKL

Raiders 17, Broncos 16: Las Vegas rallies from 3 down at halftime

Las Vegas erased a 13–10 halftime deficit, outscoring Denver 7–3 after the break to win 17–16. The Raiders finished with a narrow 261–260 edge in total offense and averaged 4.7 yards per play.

The Broncos went 5-for-11 on third down.

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

  • +0.2 yards/play LV 4.7 · DEN 4.5
  • +1 total yards LV 261 · DEN 260

Game Highlights

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Why the Raiders Won

Las Vegas won the efficiency battle.

Team stats comparison, Raiders vs Broncos
RaidersStatBroncos
4.7Yards per play4.5
261Total yards260
Other team stats
55Plays58
1Turnovers0
45%Third-down conversion45%
27:52Time of possession32:08

Scoring Summary

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

Scoring plays, Raiders vs Broncos
TimeTeamPlayLVDEN
1st quarter
9:28LVJimmy Garoppolo → Jakobi Meyers, 3-yard TD Takes leadDaniel Carlson XP70
0:44DENRussell Wilson → Lil'Jordan Humphrey, 5-yard TDXP missed76
2nd quarter
10:54LVDaniel Carlson 24-yard FG Extends lead106
0:12DENRussell Wilson → Courtland Sutton, 5-yard TD Takes leadWil Lutz XP1013
3rd quarter
No scoring
4th quarter
8:54DENWil Lutz 24-yard FG Extends lead1016
6:34LVJimmy Garoppolo → Jakobi Meyers, 6-yard TD Game winnerDaniel Carlson XP1716

Fantasy Points: Raiders vs Broncos, Week 1 2023

Fantasy leaders

  1. Jakobi MeyersLVWR29.1 PTSWR3
  2. Jimmy GaroppoloLVQB16.1 PTSQB12
  3. Russell WilsonDENQB15.2 PTSQB16
  4. Courtland SuttonDENWR13.2 PTSWR27

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Jimmy GaroppoloLVQB16.1QB1220/26200219110107.9
Russell WilsonDENQB15.2QB1627/3417720110108.0

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Jakobi MeyersLVWR29.1WR3WR———109812Start/Sit →
Courtland SuttonDENWR13.2WR27WR———54321Start/Sit →
Davante AdamsLVWR12.6WR29WR———96660Start/Sit →
Samaje PerineDENRB11.8RB21RB841044370Start/Sit →
Javonte WilliamsDENRB9.7RB29RB135206450Start/Sit →
Josh JacobsLVRB9.1RB32RB1948032230Start/Sit →
Lil'Jordan HumphreyDENWR9.1WR44WR———22111Start/Sit →
Adam TrautmanDENTE8.4TE10TE———55340Start/Sit →
Brandon JohnsonDENWR5.1WR71WR———32310
Greg DulcichDENTE4.2TE31TE———22220Start/Sit →
Austin HooperLVTE3.0TE38TE———11200Start/Sit →
Marvin MimsDENWR2.9WR91WR———2290
Zamir WhiteLVRB1.7RB67RB1201150
DeAndre CarterLVWR1.5WR100WR———1150
Jaleel McLaughlinDENRB0.3RB82RB———11-70Start/Sit →
Phillip DorsettDENWR0.0—WR———1000
Ameer AbdullahLVRB0.0—RB———1000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Las Vegas Raiders

Snap Share

  1. Davante AdamsWR53 snaps90%
  2. Josh JacobsRB47 snaps80%
  3. Jakobi MeyersWR47 snaps80%
  4. Austin HooperTE31 snaps53%
  5. Michael MayerTE29 snaps49%

Target Share26 targets

  1. Jakobi Meyers38%, 10 targets
  2. Davante Adams35%, 9 targets
  3. Josh Jacobs12%, 3 targets
  4. Ameer Abdullah4%, 1 targets
  5. DeAndre Carter4%, 1 targets
  6. Other8%, 2 targets

Carry Share29 carries

  1. Josh Jacobs66%, 19 carries
  2. Jimmy Garoppolo31%, 9 carries
  3. Zamir White3%, 1 carries

Denver Broncos

Snap Share

  1. Courtland SuttonWR55 snaps86%
  2. Adam TrautmanTE46 snaps72%
  3. Lil'Jordan HumphreyWR45 snaps70%
  4. Brandon JohnsonWR32 snaps50%
  5. Samaje PerineRB29 snaps45%

Target Share31 targets

  1. Javonte Williams19%, 6 targets
  2. Courtland Sutton16%, 5 targets
  3. Adam Trautman16%, 5 targets
  4. Samaje Perine13%, 4 targets
  5. Brandon Johnson10%, 3 targets
  6. Other26%, 8 targets

Carry Share22 carries

  1. Javonte Williams59%, 13 carries
  2. Samaje Perine36%, 8 carries
  3. Russell Wilson5%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Davante AdamsLVWR5390%935%0
Courtland SuttonDENWR5586%516%0
Josh JacobsLVRB4780%312%19
Jakobi MeyersLVWR4780%1038%0
Adam TrautmanDENTE4672%516%0
Lil'Jordan HumphreyDENWR4570%26%0
Austin HooperLVTE3153%14%0
Brandon JohnsonDENWR3250%310%0
Michael MayerLVTE2949%00%0
Samaje PerineDENRB2945%413%8
Javonte WilliamsDENRB2945%619%13
Chris ManhertzDENTE2539%00%0
Greg DulcichDENTE2133%26%0
Marvin MimsDENWR1727%26%0
Hunter RenfrowLVWR1322%00%0
Kristian WilkersonLVWR1322%00%0
DeAndre CarterLVWR1017%14%0
Ameer AbdullahLVRB712%14%0
Phillip DorsettDENWR69%13%0
Zamir WhiteLVRB58%14%1
Jaleel McLaughlinDENRB58%13%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.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Javonte WilliamsDEN · RB9.718.0−8.345%59% car—01359%619%
Jakobi MeyersLV · WR29.116.7+12.480%38% tgt—000%1038%
Josh JacobsLV · RB9.116.7−7.680%66% car—01966%312%
Jimmy GaroppoloLV · QB16.116.5−0.497%26 att—26931%00%
Davante AdamsLV · WR12.615.0−2.490%35% tgt—000%935%
Russell WilsonDEN · QB15.214.9+0.3100%34 att—3415%00%
Samaje PerineDEN · RB11.811.6+0.245%36% car—0836%413%
Adam TrautmanDEN · TE8.48.3+0.172%16% tgt—000%516%
Courtland SuttonDEN · WR13.28.3+4.986%16% tgt—000%516%
Brandon JohnsonDEN · —5.15.0+0.150%9% tgt—000%39%
Greg DulcichDEN · TE4.23.3+0.933%6% tgt—000%26%
Lil'Jordan HumphreyDEN · WR9.13.3+5.870%6% tgt—000%26%
Marvin Mims Jr.DEN · WR2.93.3−0.427%6% tgt—000%26%
Zamir WhiteLV · RB1.72.3−0.68%4% tgt—013%14%
Ameer AbdullahLV · RB0.01.7−1.712%4% tgt—000%14%
Austin HooperLV · TE3.01.7+1.353%4% tgt—000%14%
DeAndre CarterLV · WR1.51.7−0.217%4% tgt—000%14%
Jaleel McLaughlinDEN · RB0.31.7−1.48%3% tgt—000%13%
Michael BurtonDEN · RB1.31.7−0.4—3% tgt—000%13%
Phillip Dorsett IIDEN · WR0.01.7−1.79%3% tgt—000%13%

Team totals: Raiders 26 targets and 29 carries; Broncos 32 targets and 22 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 2023 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.61 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Jimmy Garoppolo

LV · QB · 16.1 pts on 16.5 expected

20 of 26 passing for 200 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception; 9 carries for 11 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.5 expected.

Russell Wilson

DEN · QB · 15.2 pts on 14.9 expected

27 of 34 passing for 177 yards, 2 touchdowns; 1 carry for 1 yard.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.9 expected.

Jakobi Meyers Ran hot

LV · WR · 29.1 pts on 16.7 expected

10 targets (38% of the team's), 9 catches for 81 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 16.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Jakobi Meyers →

Josh Jacobs Volume, no payoff

LV · RB · 9.1 pts on 16.7 expected

3 targets (12% of the team's), 2 catches for 23 yards; 19 carries (66% of the team's) for 48 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 16.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Josh Jacobs →

Javonte Williams Unlucky

DEN · RB · 9.7 pts on 18.0 expected

6 targets (19% of the team's), 4 catches for 5 yards; 13 carries (59% of the team's) for 52 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 18.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Javonte Williams →

Samaje Perine

DEN · RB · 11.8 pts on 11.6 expected

4 targets (13% of the team's), 4 catches for 37 yards; 8 carries (36% of the team's) for 41 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.6 expected.

Start/Sit: Samaje Perine →

Lil'Jordan Humphrey Ran hot

DEN · WR · 9.1 pts on 3.3 expected

2 targets (6% of the team's), 2 catches for 11 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 3.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Lil'Jordan Humphrey →

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2023 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Raiders defense and Broncos defense
Points allowed toRaiders DBroncos D
QBs15.417.6
RBs23.526.6
WRs30.831.6
TEs11.215.7

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

How the Game Swung

Denver opened at 59% win probability, climbed as high as 92%, then lost.

Broncos win probability

Broncos win probability by game minuteBroncos started at 59%, stood at 68% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 6 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −21Garoppolo → Meyers, 3-yd TD58% → 37%Q1 9:28
  2. +20Wilson → Humphrey, 5-yd TD34% → 54%Q1 0:44
  3. +28Wilson → Sutton, 5-yd TD40% → 68%Q2 0:12
  4. +15Lutz 24-yd FG75% → 89%Q4 8:54
  5. −48Garoppolo → Meyers, 6-yd TD92% → 44%Q4 6:34

Swing in Broncos win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Raiders vs Broncos
Las Vegas RaidersMeasureDenver Broncos
55Plays58
47%Pass rate62%
7.7Yds / dropback4.6
2.1Yds / carry4.3
5/11Third downs5/11

Efficiency edge Las Vegas ran 3 fewer plays but gained 3.1 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • LV Meyers 38% · Adams 35% · Jacobs 12%
  • DEN Williams 19% · Trautman 16% · Sutton 16%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Raiders vs Broncos
ResultLVDEN
Touchdowns22
Field goals11
Punts12
Turnovers10
Missed field goals01

DEN turnover edge: +1

  • The Raiders opened the scoring on their first possession, a 10-play, 44-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Raiders drained the clock with two second-half drives of five to eight minutes.
All 13 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
LVQ1 15:0010445:32Touchdown
DENQ1 9:2814868:44Touchdown
LVQ1 0:4410704:50Field goal
DENQ2 10:548276:05Punt
LVQ2 4:495212:19Punt
DENQ2 2:309752:18Touchdown
LVQ2 0:121-10:12End of half
DENQ3 15:0010375:28Missed FG
LVQ3 9:3213497:31Interception
DENQ3 2:0116758:07Field goal
LVQ4 8:546752:20Touchdown
DENQ4 6:34371:26Punt
LVQ4 5:0811415:08End 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.

Raiders vs Broncos Head-to-Head

The Raiders and Broncos 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
1–1Raiders won in 1993; Broncos won in 1977
Largest Raiders win
51–01967
Largest Broncos win
44–71962

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 2023 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Raiders vs Broncos
RaidersStatBroncos
8-9Record8-9
19.5Points per game21.0
289.5Yards per game298.4
4.9Yards per play5.0
19.5Points allowed per game24.3
330.9Yards allowed per game370.8

Raiders vs Broncos Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
DEN −3Broncos failed to cover by 4
Total
43Under: 33 points scored (by 10)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Broncos23.016−7.0
Raiders20.017−3.0

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

Betting Trends

Last 5 meetings: Raiders 5–0 ATS, unders 3–2.

Each team's 2023 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Las Vegas Raiders

Against the spread
1–0
Over/under
0–1
ATS as underdog
1–0
ATS on the road
1–0

Denver Broncos

Against the spread
0–1
Over/under
0–1
ATS as favorite
0–1
ATS at home
0–1

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

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Raiders vs Broncos 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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2023 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Raiders vs Broncos Game FAQ

Who won the 2023 Raiders vs Broncos Week 1 game?

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Denver Broncos 17–16 in Week 1 of the 2023 season. The game was played at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, on September 10, 2023. See the Raiders' 2023 schedule.

What was the final score of Raiders vs Broncos?

The final score was Raiders 17, Broncos 16. The Broncos led 13–10 at halftime, and the second half went Raiders 7, Broncos 3.

What happened in the Raiders vs Broncos game?

Las Vegas erased a 13–10 halftime deficit, outscoring Denver 7–3 after the break to win 17–16. The Raiders finished with a narrow 261–260 edge in total offense and averaged 4.7 yards per play. Jakobi Meyers led all players with 9 catches for 81 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Raiders committed 1 turnover, the Broncos none.

What was the game-winning score in Raiders vs Broncos?

Jimmy Garoppolo's 6-yard touchdown pass to Jakobi Meyers with 6:34 left in the fourth quarter gave the Raiders a 17–16 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Raiders vs Broncos?

Jakobi Meyers led the game with 29.1 PPR fantasy points, the WR3 of Week 1, on 9 catches for 81 yards and 2 touchdowns. Jimmy Garoppolo was next with 16.1 (QB12). See Jakobi Meyers's 2023 game log.

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

Jimmy Garoppolo (LV) led all passers with 20 of 26 for 200 yards, 2 touchdowns and an interception. Javonte Williams (DEN) led in rushing with 13 carries for 52 yards. Jakobi Meyers (LV) led in receiving with 9 catches for 81 yards and 2 touchdowns.

How many fantasy points did Jakobi Meyers score against the Broncos?

Jakobi Meyers scored 29.1 points in PPR leagues, 24.6 in half-PPR and 20.1 in standard scoring against the Broncos in Week 1 of the 2023 season, on 9 catches for 81 yards and 2 touchdowns. He drew 38% of his team's targets.

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

Jakobi Meyers outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 29.1 PPR points on 16.7 xFP (+12.4). Javonte Williams fell furthest short, with 9.7 points on 18.0 xFP (−8.3). 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.

How did the Raiders come back to beat the Broncos?

The Raiders' chances of winning fell as low as 8% in the fourth quarter. Jimmy Garoppolo's 6-yard touchdown pass to Jakobi Meyers in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Jimmy Garoppolo's 6-yard touchdown pass to Jakobi Meyers then put them ahead for good.

What is the all-time Raiders vs Broncos 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 Raiders and Broncos last play before this game?

Before Week 1 of 2023, they last met in the 2022 season on November 20, 2022, when the Raiders beat the Broncos 22–16.

Have the Raiders and Broncos met in the playoffs?

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

What was the closing spread for Raiders vs Broncos?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Broncos −3, making the Denver Broncos 3-point favorites, with a closing total of 43. That implied about 23.0 points for the Broncos and 20.0 for the Raiders.

Did Raiders vs Broncos go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 43, and the teams combined for 33 points, 10 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Raiders vs Broncos?

The Raiders covered as 3-point underdogs against the closing line of Broncos −3. The final margin was 1 point.