Arizona Cardinals vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 2001 Week 12 Recap

Game story

In Week 12 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-12-02, the Arizona Cardinals took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 34–31 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 28 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with +6.73 total EPA.

On the individual side, J. Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.55 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+45.6% win probability) landed in overtime when Arizona Cardinals changed the game: (8:53) 12-C.Stanley punts 29 yards to LV 23, Center-86-T.Junkin. 88-D.Dunn to LV 23 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by ARI-56-L.Woods at LV 25. 56-L.Woods to LV 25 for no gain (88-D.Dunn).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 J. Plummer · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +12.55 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
2. 2 J. Rice · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +9.88 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
3. 3 D. Boston · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +8.51 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
4. 4 R. Gannon · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +6.73 total EPA · 53 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
5. 5 T. Brown · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +6.47 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
6. 6 M. Jenkins · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.31 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
7. 7 Z. Crockett · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +4.82 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
8. 8 J. Porter · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.49 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Las Vegas Raiders — T. Brown (R. Gannon pass) (Q1 54:01)
• Arizona Cardinals — T. Jones (Q1 50:19)
• Arizona Cardinals — M. Pittman (Q2 39:53)
• Las Vegas Raiders — Z. Crockett (Q3 23:22)
• Las Vegas Raiders — T. Brown (R. Gannon pass) (Q4 11:26)
• Arizona Cardinals — D. Boston (J. Plummer pass) (Q4 1:26)
• Las Vegas Raiders — J. Rice (R. Gannon pass) (Q4 0:15)

Field goals

• Arizona Cardinals — B. Gramatica (Q2 33:49)
• Arizona Cardinals — B. Gramatica (Q2 30:05)
• Arizona Cardinals — S. Janikowski (Q3 30:00)
• Arizona Cardinals — B. Gramatica (Q4 13:44)
• Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q4 1:52)
• Arizona Cardinals — B. Gramatica (OT 7:37)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the ARI 5 (Q1 54:01) — (9:01) 12-R.Gannon pass to 81-T.Brown for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 53:57) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LV 5 (Q1 50:19) — (5:19) 26-T.Jones left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 50:14) — 7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-12-C.Stanley..

The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 13–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q2 39:53) — (9:53) 32-M.Pittman left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 39:48) — 7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-12-C.Stanley.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LV 5 (Q2 33:49) — (3:49) 7-B.Gramatica 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-12-C.Stanley.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LV 8 (Q2 30:05) — (:05) 7-B.Gramatica 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-12-C.Stanley..

The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LV 30 (Q3 30:00) — 11-S.Janikowski kicks 60 yards from LV 30 to ARI 10. 82-M.Jenkins to ARI 12 for 2 yards (26-D.Gibson).; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q3 23:22) — (8:22) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 23:19) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 17–11. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LV 15 (Q4 13:44) — (13:44) 7-B.Gramatica 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-12-C.Stanley.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the ARI 22 (Q4 11:26) — (11:26) 12-R.Gannon pass to 81-T.Brown for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 11:20) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the ARI 7 (Q4 1:52) — (1:52) 11-S.Janikowski 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LV 50 (Q4 1:26) — (1:26) 16-J.Plummer pass to 89-D.Boston for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals registered a safety from the LV 2 (Q4 1:18) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 16-J.Plummer rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the ARI 2 (Q4 0:15) — (:15) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 0:12) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

Overtime: Arizona Cardinals won the period 3–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LV 18 (OT 7:37) — (7:37) 7-B.Gramatica 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-12-C.Stanley..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Arizona Cardinals (OT 8:53) — (8:53) 12-C.Stanley punts 29 yards to LV 23, Center-86-T.Junkin. 88-D.Dunn to LV 23 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by ARI-56-L.Woods at LV 25. 56-L.Woods to LV 25 for no gain (88-D.Dunn). [WPA +45.6% · EPA +3.87]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q4 1:26) — (1:26) 16-J.Plummer pass to 89-D.Boston for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +34.5% · EPA +5.37]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:15) — (:15) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +33.4% · EPA +4.34]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 18:04) — (3:04) 12-R.Gannon pass intended for 86-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Knight at ARI 0. 24-T.Knight pushed ob at ARI 43 for 43 yards (12-R.Gannon). [WPA -26.2% · EPA -6.33]
• Las Vegas Raiders (OT 12:06) — (12:06) 9-S.Lechler punts 37 yards to ARI 23, Center-68-A.Graham, downed by LV-55-B.Brooks. Penalty on LV-55-B.Brooks, Ineligible Downfield Kick, declined. [WPA +17.6% · EPA -0.22]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 18:04) — (3:04) 12-R.Gannon pass intended for 86-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Knight at ARI 0. 24-T.Knight pushed ob at ARI 43 for 43 yards (12-R.Gannon). [WPA -26.2% · EPA -6.33]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q4 1:26) — (1:26) 16-J.Plummer pass to 89-D.Boston for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +34.5% · EPA +5.37]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:15) — (:15) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +33.4% · EPA +4.34]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q1 56:27) — (11:27) 16-J.Plummer FUMBLES (Aborted) at ARI 23, RECOVERED by LV-54-G.Biekert at ARI 23. 54-G.Biekert to ARI 23 for no gain (32-M.Pittman). [WPA -14.3% · EPA -4.23]

Quarterback report card

R.Gannon led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• R.Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) · 53 dropbacks · 54.7% completion · +0.13 EPA/play · +6.73 total EPA
• J.Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) · 46 dropbacks · 47.8% completion · +0.27 EPA/play · +12.55 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Arizona Cardinals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs +0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Arizona Cardinals: 15 drives, +12.37 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
• Las Vegas Raiders: 14 drives, +6.16 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• Arizona Cardinals leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
• J. Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 54:01 · ARI 5 · Score 0-6
   (9:01) 12-R.Gannon pass to 81-T.Brown for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 53:57 · ARI 2 · Score 0-7
   11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
3. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 50:19 · LV 5 · Score 6-7
   (5:19) 26-T.Jones left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 50:14 · LV 2 · Score 7-7
   7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-12-C.Stanley.
5. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 39:53 · LV 1 · Score 13-7
   (9:53) 32-M.Pittman left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 39:48 · LV 2 · Score 14-7
   7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-12-C.Stanley.
7. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 33:49 · LV 5 · Score 17-7
   (3:49) 7-B.Gramatica 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-12-C.Stanley.
8. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 30:05 · LV 8 · Score 20-7
   (:05) 7-B.Gramatica 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-12-C.Stanley.
9. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 30:00 · LV 30 · Score 20-7
   11-S.Janikowski kicks 60 yards from LV 30 to ARI 10. 82-M.Jenkins to ARI 12 for 2 yards (26-D.Gibson).
10. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 23:22 · ARI 1 · Score 20-13
    (8:22) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 23:19 · ARI 2 · Score 20-14
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
12. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 13:44 · LV 15 · Score 23-14
    (13:44) 7-B.Gramatica 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-12-C.Stanley.
13. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 11:26 · ARI 22 · Score 23-20
    (11:26) 12-R.Gannon pass to 81-T.Brown for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 11:20 · ARI 2 · Score 23-21
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
15. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 1:52 · ARI 7 · Score 23-24
    (1:52) 11-S.Janikowski 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
16. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 1:26 · LV 50 · Score 29-24
    (1:26) 16-J.Plummer pass to 89-D.Boston for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17. Arizona Cardinals Safety (+2) — Q4 1:18 · LV 2 · Score 31-24
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 16-J.Plummer rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
18. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 0:15 · ARI 2 · Score 31-30
    (:15) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
19. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 0:12 · ARI 2 · Score 31-31
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
20. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — OT 7:37 · LV 18 · Score 34-31
    (7:37) 7-B.Gramatica 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-12-C.Stanley.