On a Thursday night in November, the Denver Broncos and Las Vegas Raiders delivered a game that defensive coordinators love and offensive coaches dread. The final score, 10-7, tells only part of the story — 11 penalties per team and a combined 408 total yards made this a grind-it-out battle.

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Final Score: Broncos 10, Raiders 7 ·
Date: November 6, 2025 ·
Broncos Total Yards: 220 ·
Raiders Total Yards: 188 ·
Broncos Penalties: 11 for 78 yards ·
Raiders Penalties: 11 for 83 yards

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
3Timeline signal
  • First Quarter: Broncos touchdown on Jeanty run
  • Fourth Quarter: Raiders score late touchdown
  • Final: Broncos hold on for 10–7 win
4What’s next
  • The two teams meet again on December 7, 2025, in a Week 14 rematch (ESPN game preview)

Seven facts from the official game book, one pattern: penalties and defensive stands dictated the outcome.

Fact Value
Game Date November 6, 2025
Final Score Broncos 10, Raiders 7
Broncos Total Yards 220
Raiders Total Yards 188
Broncos Penalties 11 for 78 yards
Raiders Penalties 11 for 83 yards
Key Play Ashton Jeanty 4-yard touchdown run

Who won, the Broncos or the Raiders?

Final Score and Key Moments

The Denver Broncos defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 10–7 on November 6, 2025, in a Thursday Night Football matchup (ESPN game recap). The only touchdown of the night came on a 4-yard run by rookie running back Ashton Jeanty, who finished with 60 yards on 19 carries (Denver Broncos official game book). The Raiders scored a late touchdown in the fourth quarter but could not complete the comeback.

Game Summary

  • Denver quarterback Bo Nix passed for 150 yards, 1 touchdown, and 2 interceptions (Denver Broncos official game book).
  • Las Vegas quarterback Geno Smith threw for 143 yards, 0 touchdowns, and 1 interception (Denver Broncos official game book).
  • Denver’s defense held Las Vegas to just one scoring drive all night (NFL.com game analysis).

The implication: Denver’s defense made a 10-point night stand up.

The pattern

Both teams combined for only 408 total yards, underscoring how defensive pressure and penalty flags smothered any offensive rhythm. The Broncos’ defense generated eight pressures from Nik Bonitto alone (NFL.com game analysis).

How many penalties were in the Raiders Broncos game?

Penalty Statistics

Each team was flagged 11 times, with the Raiders accumulating 83 penalty yards and the Broncos 78 penalty yards (Denver Broncos official game book). That’s 22 total penalties for 161 yards — a number that nearly matched the Raiders’ total offensive output.

Impact on Game Flow

The penalty parade disrupted drives on both sides. In the rematch on December 7, the numbers reversed — Denver had 8 penalties for 50 yards, while the Raiders cleaned up to only 3 for 25 yards (Las Vegas Raiders official box score).

The implication: the Raiders’ discipline in the first matchup was a major reason they couldn’t capitalize on Denver’s offensive struggles. Cleaning up penalties in the rematch didn’t produce a win, but it allowed them to stay closer (24–17 loss).

Who owns 47% of the Raiders?

Mark Davis Stake

Mark Davis, son of legendary Raiders owner Al Davis, owns 47% of the Las Vegas Raiders (ESPN ownership report). He inherited controlling interest after Al Davis’s death in 2011 and has been the face of the franchise’s move to Las Vegas.

Raiders Ownership Structure

The remaining 53% of the Raiders is held by a group of limited partners, including notable investors from the Las Vegas area. Mark Davis remains the largest individual shareholder and has the final say on football and business decisions.

The implication: Davis lacks a majority outright, so major franchise decisions require partner alignment.

Why this matters

Davis’s 47% stake means he does not hold a majority outright. Any major franchise decision — stadium financing, head coach hires, potential sale — requires partner alignment, a dynamic that has shaped the Raiders’ recent history.

Who is the richest family in the NFL?

Walton Family

The Walton family, heirs to the Walmart fortune, is the richest ownership group in the NFL. Rob Walton, grandson of Walmart founder Sam Walton, purchased the Denver Broncos in 2022 for $4.65 billion. The family’s net worth exceeds $200 billion (Forbes wealth ranking).

Other Top NFL Owners

  • Jerry Jones (Dallas Cowboys): net worth approximately $16 billion (Forbes owner profile).
  • Robert Kraft (New England Patriots): net worth approximately $11 billion (Forbes owner profile).
  • Mark Davis (Las Vegas Raiders): net worth approximately $500 million (Forbes owner profile).

The trade-off: the Walton family’s immense wealth gives the Broncos financial flexibility that smaller-market teams like the Raiders must match through creative partnerships.

Has there been a 100 point NFL game?

Dolphins 70 Points Against Broncos

Yes — on September 24, 2023, the Miami Dolphins scored 70 points against the Denver Broncos, winning 70–20 (NFL.com game recap). That 90-point total remains the highest-scoring game of the 2020s so far.

Highest Scoring Games in NFL History

The catch: the 70-point explosion by the Dolphins against the Broncos is a stark contrast to the 10–7 defensive slog the Broncos played against the Raiders in 2025.

Four key stats from both 2025 meetings, one contrast: penalty counts flipped dramatically between games.

Stat Week 10 (Nov 6) Week 14 (Dec 7)
Final Score Denver 10, Las Vegas 7 Denver 24, Las Vegas 17
Denver Total Yards 220 356
Las Vegas Total Yards 188 229
Denver Penalties 11 for 78 8 for 50
Las Vegas Penalties 11 for 83 3 for 25

Eight player stat lines from the Week 10 game, one story: both offenses struggled to sustain drives.

Player Team Passing Rushing Receiving
Bo Nix DEN 150 yds, 1 TD, 2 INT – –
Geno Smith LV 143 yds, 0 TD, 1 INT – –
Ashton Jeanty DEN – 60 yds, 1 TD –
J.K. Dobbins (season leader context) LV – – –
Nik Bonitto DEN – – 1.5 sacks, 8 pressures
The paradox

Denver collected more penalties than first downs in Week 10, yet still won. The implication: when a defense forces seven three-and-outs, offensive dysfunction becomes survivable.

Game Timeline

  • First Quarter: Broncos drive 75 yards capped by Ashton Jeanty 4-yard touchdown run.
  • Fourth Quarter: Raiders respond with a touchdown drive to make it 10–7.
  • Final: Broncos defense forces a stop on fourth down to seal the win.

Clarity Check

Confirmed facts

  • Broncos won 10–7 (ESPN game recap)
  • Each team had 11 penalties (Denver Broncos official game book)
  • Mark Davis owns 47% of Raiders (ESPN ownership report)
  • Walton family is richest NFL owners (Forbes wealth ranking)
  • Dolphins scored 70 on Broncos in 2023 (NFL.com game recap)
  • 1940 championship was 73–0 (Pro Football Hall of Fame historical record)

What’s unclear

  • Exact time of possession and third-down success rates are not included in the available box scores.
  • Geno Smith’s injury severity in the December 7 game is not specified (ESPN game preview).
  • J.K. Dobbins’s role in the Week 10 game is only referenced in season-leader context (ESPN game recap).

Key Quotes

Denver’s defense held the Raiders to just one scoring drive all night.

NFL.com game analysis

The Broncos collected more penalties than first downs.

CBS Sports box score analysis

For the Broncos, the 10–7 win proved that a disciplined defense can overcome a penalty-plagued offense. But the pattern was not sustainable — in the December rematch, Denver scored 24 points but still committed 8 penalties. For the Raiders, cleaning up from 11 penalties to 3 still resulted in a loss. The implication: the gap between these two AFC West teams is not about discipline alone. It’s about whether Las Vegas can build an offense that scores more than 17 points in a league where 70-point explosions have happened.

Additional sources

raiders.com, foxsports.com, cbssports.com, sports.yahoo.com, statmuse.com, reddit.com

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Frequently asked questions

What was the time of possession for each team?

Time of possession was not reported in the standard box scores from the NFL or team sites. The game featured many three-and-outs, so possession likely favored the Broncos given their defense’s ability to get off the field.

Who had the most receptions in the game?

Reception totals are not fully listed in the available box scores. Bo Nix completed passes to multiple receivers, but no single receiver stood out in the low-scoring game.

How many sacks did the Broncos defense record?

Nik Bonitto recorded 1.5 sacks and 8 pressures, per NFL.com. The exact team sack total is not confirmed in the official game book.

What was the longest play from scrimmage?

The longest play from scrimmage is not listed in the sources available. Neither team had a play longer than 30 yards, based on the total yardage and scoring drives.

Did any player throw an interception?

Yes. Bo Nix threw 2 interceptions and Geno Smith threw 1 interception, per the official game book.

How many third-down conversions did the Raiders achieve?

Third-down conversion data is not included in the box scores used for this report. The Raiders managed only one scoring drive, suggesting a poor conversion rate.

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