In the third quarter, Denver Broncos safety, Justin Simmons, made contact with the Raiders receiver Davante Adams’ head and neck during an incomplete pass. Adams was defenseless after a Broncos linebacker swatted the ball away. The NFL confirmed the officials were unaware of the illegal hit. 

As a result, the league penalized Simmons $15,914 for uncalled roughness after the collision. However, the 29-year-old who was the target of force also received a punishment.

The five-time Pro Bowler yelled at back judge Dino Paganelli; he got flagged for his unsportsmanlike behavior. The league fined him $29,785 for using foul language. It also cost the team a 15-yard penalty. 

Davante Adams turned into a beast against the Broncos

The Las Vegas Raiders QB Derek Carr took over his rival QB, Russell Wilson. On the third play of overtime, Carr connected with a wide-open Davante Adams for a 35-yard touchdown throw. The game-winning throw helped the Raiders to a 22-16 win over the Denver Broncos. 

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Although Denver started off strongly, it couldn’t last for long. They started with a seven-play, 92-yard drive. It included a 33-yard catch that was followed by a one-yard touchdown. The Broncos established a 7-0 lead in the first quarter. 

In the second quarter, the Broncos added a field goal before a Davante Adams touchdown. That made the score 10-7. Melvin Gordon’s fumble took his team off the tracks. That happened in the Raiders’ three-yard line on the third down. 

In the third quarter, the Raiders added a field goal. Then in the fourth quarter, both teams were 13-13. Denver took a late lead by kicking a third field goal. The score was 16-13. When 1:43 was remaining on the clock, the Broncos’ defense had to defend a three-point lead.

Carr then completed a 21-yard pass and a 43-yard pass. This helped his team get down the seven-yard line. The rival team’s defense kicked a field goal that evened out the score, 16-16. This sent the game into overtime.

Las Vegas possessed the ball in OT. That is when Davante Adams made the game-winning drive. 

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