Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos Match Player Stats (Dec 7, 2025)

Denver dismantled Las Vegas 24-17 at Allegiant Stadium on December 7, 2025. Bo Nix orchestrated the Broncos’ 10th straight win, completing 31 of 38 passes for 212 yards. RJ Harvey punched in 75 rushing yards and a touchdown.

The game’s defining moment came when Marvin Mims Jr. fielded a punt in the second quarter, vanished into a crowd of silver jerseys, then burst free for a 48-yard score. Geno Smith managed 116 yards and a touchdown before a shoulder injury ended his afternoon. Kenny Pickett entered and went 8 of 11 for 97 yards with a late touchdown.

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Final Score

Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas | 62,442 | December 7, 2025

The Broncos possessed the ball for 39:03. Las Vegas had just 20:57. Denver controlled the clock, wore down the Raiders’ defense, and never trailed.

Quarterback Stats

Nix connected on 81.6 percent of his throws, methodically moving Denver downfield. His 6,729 career passing yards now rank 10th in Broncos history. The rookie also rushed for an 8-yard first-quarter touchdown and added 15 yards on designed runs.

Smith opened the game 6-for-6, leading Las Vegas to a touchdown on their first possession. Then Denver’s pass rush took over. Constant pressure forced quick throws and disrupted timing. A cut on Smith’s right hand required first-half treatment for heavy bleeding. The real problem came in the third quarter. A hit left his shoulder so stiff he couldn’t continue. Pete Carroll said after the game the shoulder “really locked up” though early tests showed no structural damage.

Pickett replaced him and completed 72.7 percent of his attempts with better downfield aggression than Smith had shown. His 129.7 efficiency rating came from attacking vertically rather than settling for checkdowns.

Rushing Performance

Denver rushed for 152 yards as a team, a massive improvement over their 89-yard average from the previous five games. Better blocking up front and more effective run schemes produced the 71 percent jump. Harvey contributed 75 of those yards on 4.4 yards per carry, his best efficiency since becoming the featured back.

Harvey’s 3-yard touchdown plunge in the third quarter pushed Denver’s lead to 21-7. The rookie now owns nine total touchdowns (five rushing, four receiving), most among all first-year players. He showed better patience on runs up the middle, waiting for blocks to develop. Las Vegas ran for only 40 yards total. Jeanty averaged 3.0 per carry as Denver’s defensive front collapsed pockets and stuffed inside runs. The Broncos stacked the box, dared the Raiders to throw, and won that gamble decisively.

Receiving Stats

Six catches for 62 yards pushed Sutton past Steve Watson into sixth place on Denver’s all-time receiving list. He’s now at 6,113 career yards, trailing only Rod Smith, Demaryius Thomas, Shannon Sharpe, Lionel Taylor, and Ed McCaffrey in franchise history.

Bech recorded a career-high six receptions. The rookie gave Las Vegas a reliable intermediate target when they needed conversions. Bowers caught a 15-yard touchdown from Smith on the opening drive, Denver’s first opening-series touchdown allowed all season.

Jackson’s 25-yard scoring grab from Pickett was his first professional reception. Fourth quarter, game already decided, but still a moment for the undrafted receiver.

Harvey hauled in all six passes thrown his way. Harvey lines up as a runner, receiver, and blocker on different plays.

Defensive Performance

Denver’s defense spent the afternoon in Las Vegas’ backfield. The Broncos ran defensive line stunts all afternoon. Interior defenders crossed paths with edge rushers, confusing Las Vegas’ offensive line and creating free rushers to Smith and Pickett. Those schemes generated four sacks, seven quarterback hits, and constant pressure that forced bad decisions.

Denver Broncos Defense

Bonitto finished with two sacks. His 12.5 sacks rank third in the NFL this season. More significantly, he’s now the first Broncos player with double-digit sacks in consecutive seasons since Von Miller’s five-year streak from 2014 to 2018. His speed off the edge overwhelmed Las Vegas tackles.

Denver’s 39.5 percent pressure rate ranks fourth in the NFL this season. That relentless pass rush disrupts timing and forces quarterbacks into quick decisions.

Singleton led the team with eight tackles. Hufanga provided run support and coverage versatility from the safety position. The secondary didn’t need to do anything spectacular. Just play coverage, trust the rush, and don’t give up big plays.

Las Vegas Raiders Defense

White finished with 19 tackles, 10 solo. He was everywhere, trying to clean up what Denver’s offensive line and running backs created. The linebacker made plays sideline to sideline but couldn’t stop Denver’s ground game alone.

Crosby’s two tackles for loss give him 25 this season. The total surpasses his own Raiders franchise record of 23 from 2022. Despite the team’s struggles, the All-Pro edge rusher has been Las Vegas’ most consistent defensive player all season.

Special Teams Game-Changer

Second quarter. Game tied 7-7. AJ Cole punted from deep in Las Vegas territory. Marvin Mims Jr. fielded it, immediately got swallowed by a wave of Raiders defenders, then somehow squeezed through the pile like water through a crack.

Once he cleared the initial contact, open field. Nobody within five yards. JL Skinner threw the key block on the perimeter. Mims hit the left sideline and raced 48 yards for his first career punt return touchdown.

“I got lit up pretty well in that first kickoff return,” Mims said after the game. “I was thinking, ‘Oh, these guys are right here, I’ll protect myself.’ And the next thing you know, I’m out of there.”

About Skinner’s crucial block, Mims explained: “It’s always JL Skinner right there, waiting for the biggest block. He turned around [toward me]. At first he was looking back, and I was like, ‘Dude, please turn around, I’m telling you, and get this guy.’ He nailed him pretty well.”

The two-time All-Pro celebrated with the Mile High Salute, a nod to Terrell Davis and Denver’s championship tradition. Denver took a 14-7 lead they never surrendered. No Denver player had returned a punt for a touchdown since Diontae Spencer in 2020.

Bo Nix understood the impact. “When you return a kick for points, that’s the best offensive drive you’re going to have,” Nix said. “That’s just a great advantage for us.”

Wil Lutz converted a 23-yard field goal in the fourth quarter and hit all three extra points. Daniel Carlson drilled a 46-yard field goal as time expired, though it only affected the betting line. That kick happened because Brandon Jones drew a delay-of-game penalty for not letting Tyler Lockett stand up after a 26-yard catch, stopping the clock with five seconds left.

Sean Payton wasn’t pleased with the sequence. “We’re going to run the clock out,” Payton said. “That wasn’t real smart.”

Team Statistics

Denver sustained drives throughout the afternoon. Three touchdown possessions consumed 8:54, 9:13, and 10:17 respectively. Nearly half the game clock disappeared on just three drives.

Las Vegas’ defense was gassed by the fourth quarter. They’d spent two-thirds of the game on the field. Denver’s offensive line had energy; Las Vegas’ defenders were exhausted. The Broncos won those battles late, opening holes for Harvey and protecting Nix on crucial third downs.

Third-down conversions separate winners from losers. Denver converted 58 percent, well above their season average. Las Vegas managed just 33 percent, unable to sustain drives against a defense ranked first in the NFL on money downs.

Individual Milestones

Nine touchdowns for Harvey this season. Only five other rookies since 1990 have scored at least five times rushing and four times receiving: Saquon Barkley (2018), Alvin Kamara (2017), David Johnson (2015), Matt Forte (2008), and Hall of Famer Edgerrin James (1999).

Among Denver quarterbacks, only John Elway (33) and Tim Tebow (12) have more rushing touchdowns than Nix’s eight. He’s also the first Broncos quarterback to score four rushing touchdowns in back-to-back seasons.

Engram caught two passes to reach 40 receptions this year. He joins Jeremy Shockey as the only tight ends in NFL history to catch at least 40 passes in each of their first nine seasons. Consistency over nearly a decade.

Bonitto’s two-sack performance was his seventh multi-sack game since the start of 2024. The total ranks fourth among all NFL players over that span. He’s become one of the league’s premier edge rushers.

Playoff Picture & Season Context

Denver sits at 11-2, tied with New England for the NFL’s best record. The Broncos own the AFC’s No. 1 seed based on their 6-0 mark against common opponents. The tiebreaker matters with four games remaining.

This marks Denver’s 10th consecutive victory, their longest streak since Peyton Manning’s 2012 squad won 11 straight. The Broncos have won 16 of their last 20 games dating to Week 11 of 2024. The .800 winning percentage leads all NFL teams over that stretch.

Second straight season Denver has swept Las Vegas. The first meeting in Week 10 ended 10-7 in a Thursday night defensive struggle at Empower Field. Four straight wins now over the Raiders. Complete division dominance.

For Las Vegas, this dropped them to 2-11. Seven consecutive losses. Eleven defeats in their last 12 games. The Raiders own the NFL’s longest active divisional losing streak at 11 games. They’re eliminated from playoff contention with five weeks remaining.

According to Pro Football Focus, Pickett earned an 86.0 overall grade in relief. His 8.5 intended air yards per attempt showed more willingness to challenge defenses downfield compared to Smith’s conservative approach before the injury.

Injury Report

Smith dealt with two separate injuries. First, a cut on his right hand in the opening half required treatment for heavy bleeding. Carroll said Smith “got kicked or scraped” though the exact cause wasn’t clear.

The shoulder injury proved more serious. A third-quarter hit left Smith’s shoulder so stiff he couldn’t lift his arm properly. Early medical imaging showed no structural damage, but the stiffness was severe enough to end his day. His availability for Week 15 against Philadelphia remains uncertain.

Kyu Blu Kelly left in the second quarter with a knee injury. Ian Thomas exited in the fourth quarter with a calf issue. Denver played without D.J. Jones (ankle) and Nate Adkins (knee).

Scoring Summary

First Quarter 7-0 Broncos: Nix 8-yard run (Lutz kick), 6:06 7-7: Bowers 15-yard pass from Smith (Carlson kick), 0:00

Second Quarter 14-7 Broncos: Mims 48-yard punt return (Lutz kick), 6:29

Third Quarter 21-7 Broncos: Harvey 3-yard run (Lutz kick), 4:05

Fourth Quarter 24-7 Broncos: Lutz 23-yard FG, 3:56 24-14 Broncos: Jackson 25-yard pass from Pickett (Carlson kick), 2:17 24-17 Final: Carlson 46-yard FG, 0:00

What’s Next

Denver can clinch a playoff berth with a win over Green Bay (9-3-1) next Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High. The Packers bring one of the NFL’s top offenses and edge rusher Micah Parsons, who has 12.5 sacks this season after his trade from Dallas.

For Las Vegas, quarterback decisions loom. Pickett’s performance in relief raises questions about the starter role. Smith’s shoulder injury could force the issue. With their season already lost, the Raiders might benefit from extended evaluation of their backup quarterback.

Denver’s defense ranks first in the NFL in third-down percentage, red zone defense, and goal-to-go situations. Sean Payton’s team can win multiple ways. The balanced offensive attack with 152 rushing yards complements Nix’s efficient passing. Special teams provided the game’s defining moment.

Offense, defense, and special teams worked in harmony to build this 10-game winning streak and position the team for a deep playoff run. The complete performance at Allegiant Stadium showed a team playing its best football in December.

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