Game story
In Week 15 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-12-14, the Las Vegas Raiders took care of business against the Baltimore Ravens, pulling away with a 20–12 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Mirer (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with +0.35 total EPA.
On the individual side, T. Heap (Baltimore Ravens) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.29 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-19.5% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Baltimore Ravens changed the game: (10:59) 2-A.Wright to LV 32 for -5 yards (58-N.Harris). FUMBLES (58-N.Harris), RECOVERED by LV-91-T.Brayton at LV 32. 91-T.Brayton to LV 32 for no gain (31-J.Lewis).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 17 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +8.29 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
- 2 J. Rice · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +7.70 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.57 EPA/play
- 3 T. Taylor · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.75 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
- 4 J. Lewis · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +2.43 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 5 T. Jones · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.23 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.23 EPA/play
- 6 T. Brown · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.22 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 7 J. Porter · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.86 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.86 EPA/play
- 8 D. Jolley · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.64 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.64 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Heap — BAL · Receiving
T. Heap posted the highest total EPA (+8.29) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Baltimore Ravens's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.38 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.02 EPA) came from Baltimore Ravens: (14:16) 2-A.Wright pass intended for 81-F.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 31-P.Buchanon at BAL 30. 31-P.Buchanon to BAL 1 for 29 yards (87-M.Robinson).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Las Vegas Raiders — Z. Crockett
- Las Vegas Raiders — J. Rice (R. Mirer pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — T. Heap (A. Wright pass)
Field goals
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 17–3. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q1 59:07) — (14:07) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q1 59:05) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 75 (Q1 58:59) — (13:59) 31-J.Lewis right end pushed ob at BAL 30 for 5 yards (24-C.Woodson).; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the LV 14 (Q1 52:55) — (7:55) 3-M.Stover 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the BAL 19 (Q1 51:57) — (6:57) 11-S.Janikowski 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the LV 10 (Q2 42:42) — (12:42) 3-M.Stover 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the BAL 21 (Q2 31:25) — (1:25) 3-R.Mirer pass to 80-J.Rice for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 31:20) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 6–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the LV 13 (Q3 17:16) — (2:16) 2-A.Wright pass to 86-T.Heap for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the BAL 5 (Q4 6:01) — (6:01) 11-S.Janikowski 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 10:59) — (10:59) 2-A.Wright to LV 32 for -5 yards (58-N.Harris). FUMBLES (58-N.Harris), RECOVERED by LV-91-T.Brayton at LV 32. 91-T.Brayton to LV 32 for no gain (31-J.Lewis).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1) — Ravens' Captains: M.Stover, R.Lewis, J.Ogden
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 59:16) — (14:16) 2-A.Wright pass intended for 81-F.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 31-P.Buchanon at BAL 30. 31-P.Buchanon to BAL 1 for 29 yards (87-M.Robinson).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 12:52) — (12:52) 2-A.Wright pass to 86-T.Heap to LV 31 for 31 yards (36-D.Gibson).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 52:52) — 9-W.Richey kicks 60 yards from BAL 30 to LV 10. 85-D.Gabriel to BAL 19 for 71 yards (38-R.Walls).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 59:16) — (14:16) 2-A.Wright pass intended for 81-F.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 31-P.Buchanon at BAL 30. 31-P.Buchanon to BAL 1 for 29 yards (87-M.Robinson).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 10:59) — (10:59) 2-A.Wright to LV 32 for -5 yards (58-N.Harris). FUMBLES (58-N.Harris), RECOVERED by LV-91-T.Brayton at LV 32. 91-T.Brayton to LV 32 for no gain (31-J.Lewis).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:32) — (:32) 3-R.Mirer kneels to BAL 9 for -1 yards.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 31:25) — (1:25) 3-R.Mirer pass to 80-J.Rice for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
R.Mirer led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Mirer (Las Vegas Raiders) · 38 dropbacks · 42.1% completion · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.35 total EPA
- A.Wright (Baltimore Ravens) · 29 dropbacks · 41.4% completion · -0.19 EPA/play · -5.53 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Baltimore Ravens | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.125 | -0.052 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.9% | 37.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.186 | -0.049 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.149 | -0.218 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.052 | +0.125 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.1% | 56.1% |
By the numbers
Las Vegas Raiders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Baltimore Ravens: 13 drives, -10.21 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 16 drives, -4.97 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Las Vegas Raiders leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- T. Heap (Baltimore Ravens) 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.
- Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 59:07 · BAL 1 · Score 0-6
(14:07) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 59:05 · BAL 2 · Score 0-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+7) — Q1 58:59 · LV 75 · Score 0-7
(13:59) 31-J.Lewis right end pushed ob at BAL 30 for 5 yards (24-C.Woodson). - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 52:55 · LV 14 · Score 3-7
(7:55) 3-M.Stover 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 51:57 · BAL 19 · Score 3-10
(6:57) 11-S.Janikowski 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 42:42 · LV 10 · Score 6-10
(12:42) 3-M.Stover 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 31:25 · BAL 21 · Score 6-16
(1:25) 3-R.Mirer pass to 80-J.Rice for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 31:20 · BAL 2 · Score 6-17
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 17:16 · LV 13 · Score 12-17
(2:16) 2-A.Wright pass to 86-T.Heap for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 6:01 · BAL 5 · Score 12-20
(6:01) 11-S.Janikowski 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Baltimore Ravens 20-12 in Week 15, 2003 on 2003-12-14.
What was the final score of Baltimore Ravens vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The final score was Baltimore Ravens 12, Las Vegas Raiders 20 (BAL 12-20 LV) in Week 15, 2003 on 2003-12-14.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Baltimore Ravens 3, Las Vegas Raiders 17; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 3, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 6, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 0, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Final: Baltimore Ravens 12, Las Vegas Raiders 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — Z. Crockett (Q1 59:07) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Rice (R. Mirer pass) (Q2 31:25) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Heap (A. Wright pass) (Q3 17:16) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q1 52:55, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 51:57, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 42:42, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 6:01, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs Las Vegas Raiders?
R. Mirer (Las Vegas Raiders), 42.1% completion, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.35 total passing EPA. A. Wright (Baltimore Ravens), 41.4% completion, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -5.53 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Baltimore Ravens vs Las Vegas Raiders?
T. Heap (Baltimore Ravens) led the game in total EPA with +8.29 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.02 EPA): (14:16) 2-A.Wright pass intended for 81-F.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 31-P.Buchanon at BAL 30. 31-P.Buchanon to BAL 1 for 29 yards (87-M.Robinson).. The biggest win-probability swing was -19.5%.
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 8-5 Now 8-6 L
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 3-10 Now 4-10 W
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