Broncos vs Raiders prediction: what pundits picked
Denver Broncos at Las Vegas Raiders · Week 15, 2026 · Sun, Dec 20
No pundit we track has picked a side in Broncos vs Raiders yet.
Broncos at Raiders: how they come in
The Broncos are 7-2 and have won 5 straight; the Raiders are 4-5. It is a division game. On win totals, 15 pundits put the Broncos at 10.9 wins on average, and 14 pundits put the Raiders at 6.6 wins on average.
Allegiant Stadium, Paradise, Nevada · Division game
- Record
- 7-2 · won 5 straight · 198 scored, 186 allowed
- Last games
- W 26-21 at Panthers Week 9
- W 28-24 vs Chiefs Week 8
- W 30-16 at Cardinals Week 7
- Unit ranks
- offense 24th, defense 7th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 14-3
- Win-total calls
- 15 pundits · average 10.9 · 9.5 to 13 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 5 of 9 Broncos games
- Record
- 4-5 · 238 scored, 268 allowed
- Unit ranks
- offense 17th, defense 31st of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 3-14
- Win-total calls
- 15 pundits · average 6.6 · 3 to 17 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 7 of 9 Raiders games
Broncos and Raiders players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Broncos
- Bo NixStarting QB · QB
1,730 passing yards · 11 TD, 4 INT · 60.6% completions · 116 rushing yards · 9 games · 18th in the NFL in passing yards
Bo Nix to finish QB1 (1–12) at his position, by fantasy points
“Nix offers a relatively safe floor but might have a limited ceiling. Consider him a low-end QB1 or high-end QB2.” the article →
Bo Nix to be 1st on the depth chart
“If practice continues to go as it has, fans can expect Nix to be ready to go for the Week 1 away game.” the article →
- J.K. DobbinsRB1 · RB
324 rushing yards on 98 carries · 3 TD · 9 catches for 31 · 9 games · 29th in the NFL in rushing yards
J.K. Dobbins to be 1st on the depth chart
“So Dobbins is back... I think Dobbins gets a majority of the early down carries and the goal line carries.” the article →
“That leaves him as a touchdown-dependent FLEX.” the article →
- Jaylen WaddleWR1 · WR
30 catches for 337 yards · 2 TD · 9 games · 57th in the NFL in receiving yards
Jaylen Waddle to outplay his draft cost (drafted as a WR2)
“Waddle is one of my flag-plant players this year and can easily be drafted as a WR2 with WR1 upside.” the article →
Jaylen Waddle to be 1st on the depth chart
“a franchise quarterback on a rookie deal and a new WR1 in Jaylen Waddle” the article →
- Evan EngramTE1 · TE
17 catches for 169 yards · 1 TD · 9 games · 137th in the NFL in receiving yards
- Nik BonittoSack leader · LB
4.5 sacks · 13 solo tackles · 9 games · 22nd in the NFL in sacks
- Alex SingletonTackle leader · LB
2 sacks · 50 solo tackles · 9 games · 2nd in the NFL in solo tackles
Raiders
- Fernando MendozaStarting QB · QB
48 passing yards · 0 TD, 0 INT · 75.0% completions · 1 game · 52nd in the NFL in passing yards
Fernando Mendoza to be 1st on the depth chart
“Making this trade even more notable is that the Raiders, who received a third-round pick in exchange for Cousins, will now give the keys to the offense to No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza.” the article →
Fernando Mendoza to be 1st on the depth chart
“We don’t know what the Raiders’ internal timetable is for the switch from veteran QB Kirk Cousins to No. 1 draft pick Fernando Mendoza, but it’s possible the team could make that change soon. For the Raiders, this season is all about the transition to Mendoza as the starter.” the article →
- Ashton JeantyRB1 · RB
362 rushing yards on 114 carries · 4 TD · 42 catches for 371 · 9 games · 27th in the NFL in rushing yards
Ashton Jeanty to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“With Klint Kubiak in town, Fernando Mendoza or Kirk Cousins at the helm, a healthy Brock Bowers, and improved blocking up front, Jeanty could be poised to post a strong RB1 season in his second season.” the article →
Ashton Jeanty to disappoint at the next level
“But if Jeanty keeps picking up only 3.1 yards per carry, he may cede further touches to Washington and settle in as a passing-game specialist. That would be a monumental disappointment given the investment the Raiders made in him at the draft.” the article →
- Tre TuckerWR1 · WR
33 catches for 529 yards · 4 TD · 9 games · 20th in the NFL in receiving yards
Tre Tucker to be 1st on the depth chart
“Tre Tucker erupted for 5-119-1 on seven targets Sunday against the Chargers and has to be considered the Raiders' No. 1 receiver.” the article →
Tre Tucker to play out his deal with no new contract
“I believe Tucker will not sign with the Raiders for less than Jalen Nailor’s $12 million per year.” the article →
- Brock BowersTE1 · TE
48 catches for 658 yards · 6 TD · 7 games · 10th in the NFL in receiving yards
“But, you know, the Raiders, I... Bauer still doesn't practice. Seems unlikely that he plays this week.” the article →
Brock Bowers to outplay his draft cost (anywhere in the back half of the second round in 12-team drafts)
“I think tight end is worth paying up for this year, and I'm willing to take Brock Bowers anywhere in the back half of the second round in 12-team drafts.” the article →
- Maxx CrosbySack leader · DE
4 sacks · 11 solo tackles · 9 games · 30th in the NFL in sacks
Maxx Crosby to move to Las Vegas Raiders
“the Raiders... have really slow start written all over them to the point where they could be trading Max Crosby before the deadline” the article →
Maxx Crosby to stay with Las Vegas Raiders
“He isn't seeking or asking for a trade, and the Raiders aren't asking for or seeking offers... Nothing is imminent, nor is anything in the works at the time of this writing, but there is a market, there is interest, and that means in the NFL, it isn’t probable, but possible.” the article →
- Jeremy ChinnTackle leader · S
1 sack · 44 solo tackles · 1 interception · 9 games · 4th in the NFL in solo tackles
Jeremy Chinn to stay with Las Vegas Raiders
“I think it would take at least a fifth-round pick for consideration, which I am unsure is possible, and a fourth would be a must for the Raiders. I don’t see that at all.” the article →
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