Game story
In Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season on 2021-09-13, the Las Vegas Raiders took care of business against the Baltimore Ravens, pulling away with a 33–27 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 27 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with +12.57 total EPA, and -3.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.57 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+32.1% win probability) landed in overtime when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (3:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 7-Z.Jones for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | 7 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 27 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 0 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 6 | 33 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +12.57 total EPA · 63 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 2 M. Brown · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +6.29 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 3 Z. Jones · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.13 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.57 EPA/play
- 4 B. Edwards · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.82 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 5 S. Watkins · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.02 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 6 L. Jackson · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +3.52 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 7 K. Drake · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.76 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 8 H. Ruggs · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Carr — LV · Passing
D. Carr posted the highest total EPA (+12.57) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Las Vegas Raiders's efficiency. Across 63 counted snaps, they averaged +0.20 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.26 EPA) came from Las Vegas Raiders: (6:19) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left intended for 17-W.Snead INTERCEPTED by 23-A.Averett [99-O.Oweh] at BAL -3. Touchback.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Baltimore Ravens — T. Williams
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Brown (L. Jackson pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — J. Jacobs
- Las Vegas Raiders — J. Jacobs
- Baltimore Ravens — L. Murray
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. Waller (D. Carr pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — Z. Jones (D. Carr pass)
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. Carlson
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. Carlson
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the LV 35 (Q1 46:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 34-T.Williams up the middle for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q1 46:47) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–7. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the LV 10 (Q2 39:01) — (9:01) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 5-M.Brown for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 38:52) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the BAL 2 (Q2 34:17) — (4:17) (Shotgun) 28-J.Jacobs up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q2 34:14) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the BAL 16 (Q2 30:02) — (:02) 2-D.Carlson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..
The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the LV 22 (Q3 23:29) — (8:29) 9-J.Tucker 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 17–10. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the BAL 15 (Q4 9:24) — (9:24) 28-J.Jacobs right guard for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q4 9:18) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the LV 8 (Q4 6:09) — (6:09) (Shotgun) 28-L.Murray up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 6:04) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the BAL 10 (Q4 3:50) — (3:50) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 83-D.Waller for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q4 3:44) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the LV 29 (Q4 0:42) — (:42) 9-J.Tucker 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the BAL 37 (Q4 0:07) — (:07) 2-D.Carlson 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..
Overtime: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 6–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the BAL 31 (OT 3:44) — (3:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 7-Z.Jones for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Las Vegas Raiders (OT 3:44) — (3:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 7-Z.Jones for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (OT 6:19) — (6:19) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left intended for 17-W.Snead INTERCEPTED by 23-A.Averett [99-O.Oweh] at BAL -3. Touchback.
- Las Vegas Raiders (OT 8:44) — (8:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 13-H.Renfrow to BAL 39 for 27 yards (32-D.Elliott).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 4:06) — (4:06) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 11-H.Ruggs pushed ob at BAL 10 for 37 yards (21-B.Stephens).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:07) — (:07) 2-D.Carlson 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Las Vegas Raiders (OT 6:19) — (6:19) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left intended for 17-W.Snead INTERCEPTED by 23-A.Averett [99-O.Oweh] at BAL -3. Touchback.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 46:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 34-T.Williams up the middle for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 12:02) — (12:02) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson scrambles up the middle to BAL 38 for 2 yards (77-Q.Jefferson; 42-C.Littleton). FUMBLES (77-Q.Jefferson), touched at BAL 40, RECOVERED by LV-52-D.Perryman at BAL 42. 52-D
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 18:25) — (3:25) (Shotgun) 28-J.Jacobs up the middle to BAL 13 for no gain (49-C.Board).
Quarterback report card
D.Carr led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 63 dropbacks · 54.0% completion · -3.4% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +12.57 total EPA
- L.Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) · 40 dropbacks · 47.5% completion · -4.2% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +3.52 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Baltimore Ravens | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.018 | -0.001 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.0% | 40.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.088 | +0.199 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.212 | -0.447 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.001 | +0.018 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.6% | 60.0% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Baltimore Ravens -0.02, Las Vegas Raiders -0.00) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Baltimore Ravens: 13 drives, -1.52 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 14 drives, -0.11 total EPA, 6 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- D. Carr (LV) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- L. Jackson (BAL) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 46:54 · LV 35 · Score 6-0
(1:54) (Shotgun) 34-T.Williams up the middle for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 46:47 · LV 15 · Score 7-0
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 39:01 · LV 10 · Score 13-0
(9:01) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 5-M.Brown for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 38:52 · LV 15 · Score 14-0
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 34:17 · BAL 2 · Score 14-6
(4:17) (Shotgun) 28-J.Jacobs up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 34:14 · BAL 15 · Score 14-7
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 30:02 · BAL 16 · Score 14-10
(:02) 2-D.Carlson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 23:29 · LV 22 · Score 17-10
(8:29) 9-J.Tucker 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 9:24 · BAL 15 · Score 17-16
(9:24) 28-J.Jacobs right guard for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 9:18 · BAL 15 · Score 17-17
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 6:09 · LV 8 · Score 23-17
(6:09) (Shotgun) 28-L.Murray up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 6:04 · LV 15 · Score 24-17
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 3:50 · BAL 10 · Score 24-23
(3:50) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 83-D.Waller for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 3:44 · BAL 15 · Score 24-24
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 0:42 · LV 29 · Score 27-24
(:42) 9-J.Tucker 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 0:07 · BAL 37 · Score 27-27
(:07) 2-D.Carlson 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — OT 3:44 · BAL 31 · Score 27-33
(3:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 7-Z.Jones for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Baltimore Ravens 33-27 in Week 1, 2021 on 2021-09-13.
What was the final score of Baltimore Ravens vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The final score was Baltimore Ravens 27, Las Vegas Raiders 33 (BAL 27-33 LV) in Week 1, 2021 on 2021-09-13.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Baltimore Ravens 7, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 7, Las Vegas Raiders 10; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 3, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 10, Las Vegas Raiders 17; Q5: Baltimore Ravens 0, Las Vegas Raiders 6; Final: Baltimore Ravens 27, Las Vegas Raiders 33.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Williams (Q1 46:54) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Brown (L. Jackson pass) (Q2 39:01) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Jacobs (Q2 34:17) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Jacobs (Q4 9:24) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — L. Murray (Q4 6:09) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Waller (D. Carr pass) (Q4 3:50) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — Z. Jones (D. Carr pass) (OT 3:44) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q2 30:02, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q3 23:29, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q4 0:42, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q4 0:07, 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?
D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 54.0% completion, -3.4% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +12.57 total passing EPA. L. Jackson (Baltimore Ravens), 47.5% completion, -4.2% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +3.52 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Baltimore Ravens vs Las Vegas Raiders?
D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) led the game in total EPA with +12.57 on passing plays. across 63 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.26 EPA): (6:19) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left intended for 17-W.Snead INTERCEPTED by 23-A.Averett [99-O.Oweh] at BAL -3. Touchback.. The biggest win-probability swing was +32.1%.
Was Baltimore Ravens vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 33-27 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Now 0-1 L
Las Vegas Raiders
Now 1-0 W
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