Denver has outscored Las Vegas 116 to 112. The Raiders, however, had Ashton Jeanty’s 32-yard run to the Denver 30-yard line negated by a holding call on Jack Bech. They had a 31-yard catch and run for a touchdown by Tre Tucker, negated by an offensive pass interference penalty on Dont’e Thornton Jr.
The Raiders also got hurt trying on fourth-and-5 from the Denver 38-yard line, and safety Talanoa Hufanga sacked Bo Nix for a 9-yard loss when Raheem Mostert couldn’t make the blitz. Smith scolded his running back as he left the field and again on the sideline, with Kenny Pickett playing peacemaker, before the two made peace.
The Broncos took advantage of good field position for their initial first down, which came with 5:50 left in the half, and for their first points. The big play came when Bo Nix hit rookie Pat Bryant for a 44-yard gain to the 5-yard line, setting up Troy Franklin’s 5-yard touchdown reception.
The Broncos had four 3-pointers to start the game before the touchdown drive. They ended the half with an interception when Kyu Blu Kelly picked out Nix with 27 seconds left in the half.
Nix is ​​9 of 15 for 101 yards with a touchdown and an interception.
Geno Smith is 12 of 18 for 94 yards. He has received five sacks, including 1.5 from Nik Bonitto. Brock Bowers has one reception for 31 yards and Jeanty has 10 carries for 35 yards and a touchdown.
Punter AJ Cole has been the Raiders’ MVP with punts going out of bounds on 2nd and 1, backing Denver. Home fans have booed Broncos punter Jeremy Crawshaw off the field as he only has a net average of 38.8 yards, which included a 30-yarder into the swirling wind.