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NFL · Week 4 · October 2, 2005 · 12 min read

Dallas Cowboys vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 2005 Week 4 Recap

Raiders defeat Cowboys 19–13 in Week 4

Riley Moss led Fantasy Impact as Raiders prevailed in a 13–19 Week 4 finish.

Dallas Cowboys 13 2–2
Final 13–19
Las Vegas Raiders 19 1–3 Winner
Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
13–19
Halftime
Dallas Cowboys 3–10 Las Vegas Raiders
Top passer
D. Bledsoe
FantasyHQ MVP
Riley Moss
Game date
October 2, 2005

Top fantasy performers · Cowboys

  • P.Crayton 1 REC · 63 YDS · 1 TD +6.1 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Glenn 2 REC · 64 YDS +5.5 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Bledsoe 11/33 · 194 YDS · 2 TD +5.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • Riley Moss
    Riley Moss 4 REC · 123 YDS +8.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Calvin Anderson
    Calvin Anderson 2 REC · 32 YDS +3.3 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Jordan 27 CAR · 126 YDS · 1 TD +3.1 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
Las Vegas Raiders 19–13 Dallas Cowboys
Halftime
Dallas Cowboys 3–10 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Riley Moss
Top passer
D. Bledsoe
Biggest EPA play
(9:03) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 84-P.Crayton for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2005-10-02

Game summary

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Dallas Cowboys 19–13 on 2005-10-02. Riley Moss posted a game-high +8.89 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Dallas Cowboys0337013
Las Vegas Raiders10036019

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

DALDallas Cowboys
LVLas Vegas Raiders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 7:26FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 12
    Score
    0-3

    (7:26) 11-S.Janikowski 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  2. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 3:10TD
    LJL. Jordan

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 2
    Score
    0-9

    (3:10) 34-L.Jordan up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 3:07XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 2
    Score
    0-10

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  4. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 6:02FG
    JCJ. Cortez

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 11
    Score
    3-10

    (6:02) 2-J.Cortez 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.

  5. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 8:19FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 5
    Score
    3-13

    (8:19) 11-S.Janikowski 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  6. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 1:09FG
    JCJ. Cortez

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 12
    Score
    6-13

    (1:09) 2-J.Cortez 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.

  7. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 10:29FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 31
    Score
    6-16

    (10:29) 11-S.Janikowski 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  8. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 9:03TD
    PCP. Crayton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 63
    Score
    12-16

    (9:03) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 84-P.Crayton for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 8:51XP
    JCJ. Cortez

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 7
    Score
    13-16

    2-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.

  10. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 4:33FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 25
    Score
    13-19

    (4:33) 11-S.Janikowski 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Riley MossRiley Moss · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +8.89 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.22 EPA/play
  2. 2P. Crayton · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +6.11 total EPA · 1 snaps · +6.11 EPA/play
  3. 3T. Glenn · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.46 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.73 EPA/play
  4. 4D. Bledsoe · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +5.13 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  5. 5J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.18 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
  6. 6Calvin AndersonCalvin Anderson · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.26 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play
  7. 7L. Jordan · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +3.06 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
  8. 8K. Collins · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +2.74 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Riley Moss

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Riley Moss — LV · Receiving

Riley Moss posted the highest total EPA (+8.89) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +2.22 EPA per play.

Riley Moss's top snap (+5.40 EPA): (9:42) 5-K.Collins pass to 18-R.Moss to DAL 7 for 79 yards (41-T.Newman).

Biggest single play (+6.11 EPA): D. Bledsoe — (9:03) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 84-P.Crayton for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

D. Bledsoe led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • D. Bledsoe (Dallas Cowboys) · 33 dropbacks · 33.3% completion · +0.16 EPA/play · +5.13 total EPA
  • K. Collins (Las Vegas Raiders) · 28 dropbacks · 46.4% completion · +0.10 EPA/play · +2.74 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDallas CowboysLas Vegas Raiders
Offensive EPA/play+0.067+0.122
Offensive success rate42.2%42.7%
Pass EPA/play+0.140+0.098
Rush EPA/play-0.118+0.090
Defensive EPA/play-0.122-0.067
Defensive success rate57.3%57.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Las Vegas Raiders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs +0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Dallas Cowboys: +0.07 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
  • Las Vegas Raiders: +0.12 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
  • Dallas Cowboys: 10 drives, +5.55 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, +9.99 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Las Vegas Raiders — L. Jordan (Q1 3:10)
  • Dallas Cowboys — P. Crayton (D. Bledsoe pass) (Q4 9:03)

Field goals

  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q1 7:26)
  • Dallas Cowboys — J. Cortez (Q2 6:02)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q3 8:19)
  • Dallas Cowboys — J. Cortez (Q3 1:09)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q4 10:29)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q4 4:33)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the DAL 12 (Q1 7:26) — (7:26) 11-S.Janikowski 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DAL 2 (Q1 3:10) — (3:10) 34-L.Jordan up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 3:07) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the LV 11 (Q2 6:02) — (6:02) 2-J.Cortez 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the DAL 5 (Q3 8:19) — (8:19) 11-S.Janikowski 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the LV 12 (Q3 1:09) — (1:09) 2-J.Cortez 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo..

The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–6. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the DAL 31 (Q4 10:29) — (10:29) 11-S.Janikowski 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the LV 63 (Q4 9:03) — (9:03) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 84-P.Crayton for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the LV 7 (Q4 8:51) — 2-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the DAL 25 (Q4 4:33) — (4:33) 11-S.Janikowski 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Dallas Cowboys (Q4 1:49) — (1:49) 11-D.Bledsoe pass incomplete to 83-T.Glenn. [WPA -26.4% · EPA -2.75]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q4 4:14) — (4:14) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 83-T.Glenn to LV 26 for 57 yards (24-C.Woodson). [WPA +19.9% · EPA +4.64]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1) — Cowboys' Captains: D.Nguyen, C.Campbell, G.Ellis [WPA +18.2% · EPA +0.28]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 9:42) — (9:42) 5-K.Collins pass to 18-R.Moss to DAL 7 for 79 yards (41-T.Newman). [WPA +15.8% · EPA +5.40]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q4 9:03) — (9:03) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 84-P.Crayton for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.3% · EPA +6.11]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Dallas Cowboys (Q4 9:03) — (9:03) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 84-P.Crayton for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.3% · EPA +6.11]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 9:42) — (9:42) 5-K.Collins pass to 18-R.Moss to DAL 7 for 79 yards (41-T.Newman). [WPA +15.8% · EPA +5.40]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q4 4:14) — (4:14) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 83-T.Glenn to LV 26 for 57 yards (24-C.Woodson). [WPA +19.9% · EPA +4.64]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q4 1:49) — (1:49) 11-D.Bledsoe pass incomplete to 83-T.Glenn. [WPA -26.4% · EPA -2.75]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 7:26 · DAL 12 · Score 0-3
    (7:26) 11-S.Janikowski 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  2. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 3:10 · DAL 2 · Score 0-9
    (3:10) 34-L.Jordan up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 3:07 · DAL 2 · Score 0-10
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  4. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 6:02 · LV 11 · Score 3-10
    (6:02) 2-J.Cortez 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
  5. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 8:19 · DAL 5 · Score 3-13
    (8:19) 11-S.Janikowski 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  6. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 1:09 · LV 12 · Score 6-13
    (1:09) 2-J.Cortez 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
  7. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 10:29 · DAL 31 · Score 6-16
    (10:29) 11-S.Janikowski 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  8. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 9:03 · LV 63 · Score 12-16
    (9:03) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 84-P.Crayton for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 8:51 · LV 7 · Score 13-16
    2-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-9-T.Romo.
  10. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 4:33 · DAL 25 · Score 13-19
    (4:33) 11-S.Janikowski 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

Key takeaways

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

  • Las Vegas Raiders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Riley Moss (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2005-10-02?

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Dallas Cowboys 19-13 in Week 4, 2005.

What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Q1: Dallas Cowboys 0, Las Vegas Raiders 10; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 3, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 3, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 7, Las Vegas Raiders 6; Final: Dallas Cowboys 13, Las Vegas Raiders 19.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — L. Jordan (Q1 3:10) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — P. Crayton (D. Bledsoe pass) (Q4 9:03) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 7:26, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — J. Cortez (Q2 6:02, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q3 8:19, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — J. Cortez (Q3 1:09, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 10:29, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 4:33, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Las Vegas Raiders?

D. Bledsoe (Dallas Cowboys), 33.3% completion, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +5.13 total passing EPA. K. Collins (Las Vegas Raiders), 46.4% completion, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +2.74 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Riley Moss (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.89 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+5.40 EPA): (9:42) 5-K.Collins pass to 18-R.Moss to DAL 7 for 79 yards (41-T.Newman)..

Was Dallas Cowboys vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 19-13 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 0-3 Now 1-3 W

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