From the game looking like a possible win with less than two minutes to go, to a gaff decision to throw it in third place rather than counting down the clock. The Denver Broncos offensive wouldn’t have significant ball possession after that. The Las Vegas Raiders drove across the field to close the game in under two minutes and then took just a couple of games to score the crucial touchdown in overtime and beat Denver 22-16.
At 3-7, the Broncos should seriously consider making some big changes to the coaching staff before the end of the season.
first quarter
The Broncos with Klint Kubiak got off to a very strong start with a 7-play, 92-yard drive that resulted in the team’s first touchdown of the season.
However, the Raiders moved the ball effectively in the first quarter. Her first drive ended just outside of field goal reach, but her second drive was going strong as the first quarter ended. They were at the Broncos’ 27-yard line to start the second quarter.
Broncos 7, Raiders 0. Full First Quarter Recap.
second quarter
The Broncos and Raiders traded points in the second quarter. Las Vegas missed a field goal early in the second quarter, then Denver put together a field goal drive for themselves. The lone touchdown drive came mid-quarter after a 31-yard shot from Derek Carr to Vomte Adams.
It looked like the Broncos would add another score before halftime, but Melvin Gordon once again brought up his ugly ball safety problems inside the two-yard line.
Death, taxes, Melvin Gordon fumbling at the worst possible time.
— MileHighGreco (@MileHighGreco) November 20, 2022
Denver would bounce back, but Brandon McManus’ 28-yard field goal attempt was blocked by Maxx Crosby to hold the score as it went into halftime.
Broncos 10, Raiders 7. Full second quarter recap.
Third quarter
Offensively, the Broncos have had exactly one field goal and one touchdown in the third quarter of games all season. That terrible run continued against the Raiders.
Broncos first half: 3 drives, 29 plays, 205 net yards, 11 first downs.
Broncos in the second half: Two drives, 9 plays, 14 net yards, one first down.
— Nick Kosmider (@NickKosmider) November 20, 2022
However, after the Raiders tied things up, the Broncos’ offense didn’t come alive until late. They were within field goal range to end the quarter after a nice drive off offense in the final minutes of the third quarter.
Broncos 10, Raiders 10. Full Third Quarter Recap.
fourth quarter
The Broncos had a chance to close the game and secure the win, but with two minutes left in the game, another fundamental Football 101 problem surfaced. With 16-13 and a third and 10 lead as Las Vegas ran out of timeouts, the Broncos decided to throw the ball.
That gave the Raiders just enough time to roam the field to close the game just before the end of regulation. Just terrible coaching all around.
Broncos 16, Raiders 16. Full Fourth Quarter Recap.
Over time
It took the Raiders just three games to score a touchdown and win the game 22-16. What an embarrassing way to end the game for Denver.