The Las Vegas Raiders (7-7) return home for a pivotal AFC divisional contest against the Denver Broncos (7-7).
Kickoff is set for Sunday at 1:25 p.m. PT from Allegiant Stadium.
Broadcast information
| Network/Flagship | Play-by-play | Color Analyst |
|---|---|---|
| TV: CBS | Greg Gumbel | Adam Archuleta |
| Radio: KOMP 92.3 FM and KRLV "Raider Nation Radio 920 AM" | Brent Musburger | Lincoln Kennedy |
| Spanish Radio: Deportes Vegas 1460 AM | Cristian Echeverria | Harry Ruiz |
What to watch for
The Raiders are turning their attention to the Denver Broncos on a short week after a rescheduled Week 15 game that the Silver and Black won 16-14. Having already faced their divisional opponent in October, the Raiders may know what to expect, but will also see some changes on both sides of the ball as veteran linebacker Von Miller has since been traded to the Rams and quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is not expected to play due to concussion protocol, meaning backup Drew Lock will get his first start of the season.
"They were tough for us last time we played them, and they were tough last year when we played them, regardless of who the quarterback has been," Interim Head Coach Rich Bisaccia said of Denver on Tuesday. "They're really well coached, they're good on defense. They're a physical team and we seem to go down to the end with these guys as well. It's going to be a tough game for us."
Las Vegas will also be looking for their first victory at home since facing the Philadelphia Eagles. Coming off a big road win though, Bisaccia is hopeful the momentum will continue building into Allegiant Stadium this Sunday and keep postseason hopes alive.
Series history
The Raiders lead the all-time series against the Broncos, 67-53-2, dating back to 1960. The Silver and Black have won five of the last six matchups, including their Oct. 17 game earlier this season with a dominating 34-24 win at Empower Field at Mile High.
Current stats*
The Raiders offense ranks 10th in the league in total offense (369.3 yards per game), third in passing (283.7 ypg), 29th in rushing (85.6 ypg) and 18th in points (21.4 ppg). Defensively, the Raiders rank 17th in total defense (348.0 ypg), 13th in passing (225.3 ypg), 25th in rushing (122.7 ypg) and 30th in points allowed (26.7 ppg).
The Broncos offense ranks 18th in total offense (341.2 ypg), 19th in passing (217.4 ypg), tied for ninth in rushing (123.8 ypg) and tied for 21st in points (20.4 ppg). Defensively, the Broncos rank fourth in total defense (319.4 ypg), sixth in passing (212.7 ypg), 11th in rushing (106.6 ypg) and tied for second in points allowed (17.4 ppg).
*As of Wednesday, Dec. 22
Numbers to know
- Quarterback Derek Carr needs 11 touchdown passes to become the sixth player in NFL history with 200 career touchdown passes in their first eight seasons.
- Carr needs to complete 84 passes to surpass Matt Ryan for most completions in NFL history through a player's first eight seasons.
- With 300+ passing yards in Sunday's game, Carr could record his seventh 300-yard passing game this season, setting a new career high.
- Kicker Daniel Carlson needs two field goals of 50-plus yards to tie Sebastian Janikowski for most such field goals (seven) in franchise single-season history.
- Wide receiver Hunter Renfrow needs 91 receiving yards to reach 1,000 receiving yards on the season and become the first Raiders wide receiver to do so since 2016.
- Renfrow needs 11 catches to become just the second wide receiver in franchise history to record at least 100 receptions in a single season, joining Tim Brown (104 receptions in 1997).
- Renfrow needs 19 catches to break the franchise single-season receptions record set by Darren Waller in 2020 (107 receptions).
Notable pro connections
- Raiders defensive backs coach Ron Milus served two stints with the Broncos in the same position from 2000-02 and 2011-12.
- Raiders linebackers coach Richard Smith also served two stints with Denver, first as special teams/assistant linebackers coach from 1993-94 and linebackers coach from 2011-14.
- Raiders strength and conditioning assistant D'Anthony Batiste played the 2010 season for the Broncos as a tackle.
- Broncos defensive tackle Shelby Harris was selected by the Raiders in the seventh round of the 2014 NFL Draft and played eight games for the team from 2014-15.
- Broncos outside linebackers coach John Pagano was the Raiders assistant head coach-defense during the 2017 season.
View the best photos from the Raiders' Week 15 victory against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby's (98) jersey and helmet in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram's (24) jersey in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs' (28) jersey in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) arrives to the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) arrives to the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) arrives to the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib (94) arrives to the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DeSean Jackson (1) and cornerback Keisean Nixon (22) arrives to the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) warming up before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) warming up before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) warming up before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) warming up before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) warming up before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) warming up before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) warming up before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyron Johnson (17) warming up before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) warming up before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) warming up before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) and punter AJ Cole (6) warming up before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders Owner Mark Davis before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) walks down the tunnel before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Peyton Barber (31) warming up before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) warming up before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyron Johnson (17) warming up before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (7) warming up before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DeSean Jackson (1) warming up before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) walks down the tunnel before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Brandon Facyson (35) walks down the tunnel before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) walks down the tunnel before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Peyton Barber (31) warming up before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DeSean Jackson (1) warming up before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Bryan Edwards (89) warming up before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker K.J. Wright (34) warming up before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) fires up the team before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) warming up before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Darius Philon (96) warming up before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
The Las Vegas Raiders huddle before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) waits to be introduced onto the field before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) waits to be introduced onto the field before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
The Las Vegas Raiders are introduced onto the field before their regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders guard John Simpson (76) on the sidelines before the Las Vegas Raiders regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor (72) on the sidelines before the Las Vegas Raiders regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders Interim Head Coach Rich Bisaccia on the sidelines before the Las Vegas Raiders regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders Interim Head Coach Rich Bisaccia and tight end Foster Moreau (87) on the sidelines before the Las Vegas Raiders regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
The Las Vegas Raiders during the national anthem before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) during the coin toss before the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks off during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) is congratulated by defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) after making a tackle during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Solomon Thomas (92) lines up before the snap during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) receives the snap during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) passes during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DeSean Jackson (1) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Peyton Barber (31) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Bryan Edwards (89) makes a 5-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Bryan Edwards (89) makes a 5-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Bryan Edwards (89) celebrates after making a 5-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) lines up to kick a PAT during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker K.J. Wright (34) and safety Johnathan Abram (24) make a tackle during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib (94) lines up before the snap during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Darius Philon (96) rushes the quarterback during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
The Las Vegas Raiders offense huddles during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) stiff arms the defender during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Brandon Parker (75) blocks during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) lines up before the snap during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and linebacker Marquel Lee (55) make a tackle during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Solomon Thomas (92) eyes the quarterback during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Peyton Barber (31) rushes during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) runs a route during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) lines up before the snap during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Brandon Facyson (35) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) rushes during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) lines up before the snap during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Bryan Edwards (89) makes a catch during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders guard/tackle Alex Leatherwood (70), center Andre James (68), quarterback Derek Carr (4) and guard John Simpson (76) line up before the snap during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 24-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) celebrates after a Browns missed field goal during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Solomon Thomas (92) rushes the quarterback during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) stiff arms the defender during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) receives the snap from center Andre James (68) during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) receives the snap during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) passes during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 40-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) on the sidelines during the Las Vegas Raiders regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Dallin Leavitt (32) breaks up a pass during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (7) dives for extra yards after making a catch during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) lines up before the snap during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Roderic Teamer (33) eyes the quarterback during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (7) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a game-winning 48-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Lester Cotton Sr. (67) and kicker Daniel Carlson (2) celebrate after Carlson made a game-winning 48-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) celebrates after making a game-winning 48-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the Cleveland Browns.
