Detroit Lions vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 2019 Week 9 Recap

Game story

In Week 9 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-11-03, the Las Vegas Raiders took care of business against the Detroit Lions, pulling away with a 31–24 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 34 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

M. Stafford (Detroit Lions) paced the passing game, with +15.94 total EPA, and +3.3% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, M. Stafford (Detroit Lions) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +15.94 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+18.7% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Detroit Lions changed the game: (11:30) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 19-K.Golladay for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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 M. Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +15.94 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
2. 2 M. Jones · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +13.53 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
3. 3 D. Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +12.70 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
4. 4 H. Renfrow · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.82 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
5. 5 K. Golladay · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.51 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
6. 6 D. Carrier · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +4.20 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.20 EPA/play
7. 7 D. Waller · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.98 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.99 EPA/play
8. 8 T. Williams · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.81 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 — J. Jacobs (Q1 51:36)
• Detroit Lions — M. Jones (M. Stafford pass) (Q1 47:38)
• Detroit Lions — K. Golladay (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 41:30)
• Las Vegas Raiders — J. Jacobs (Q2 31:16)
• Las Vegas Raiders — F. Moreau (D. Carr pass) (Q4 14:56)
• Detroit Lions — J. McKissic (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 5:22)
• Las Vegas Raiders — H. Renfrow (D. Carr pass) (Q4 2:10)

Field goals

• Las Vegas Raiders — D. Carlson (Q2 43:34)
• Detroit Lions — M. Prater (Q3 19:47)

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 DET 2 (Q1 51:36) — (6:36) 28-J.Jacobs left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q1 51:32) — 8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LV 2 (Q1 47:38) — (2:38) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 11-M.Jones for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q1 47:34) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–7. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the DET 14 (Q2 43:34) — (13:34) 8-D.Carlson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LV 59 (Q2 41:30) — (11:30) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 19-K.Golladay for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 41:21) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DET 3 (Q2 31:16) — (1:16) 28-J.Jacobs left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 31:12) — 8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 17–17. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 69 (Q3 29:55) — (14:55) 28-J.Jacobs left tackle to LV 34 for 3 yards (51-J.Tavai, 40-J.Davis).; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DET 69 (Q3 29:55) — (14:55) 28-J.Jacobs left tackle to LV 34 for 3 yards (51-J.Tavai, 40-J.Davis).; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the LV 5 (Q3 19:47) — (4:47) 5-M.Prater 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 14–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DET 3 (Q4 14:56) — (14:56) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 87-F.Moreau for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 14:52) — 8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LV 26 (Q4 5:22) — (5:22) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 41-J.McKissic for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 5:16) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DET 9 (Q4 2:10) — (2:10) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 13-H.Renfrow for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 2:04) — 8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..

Turning points

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

• Detroit Lions (Q2 41:30) — (11:30) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 19-K.Golladay for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.7% · EPA +5.26]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q1) — Raider Captains #4 D.Carr, #29 L.Joyner, #59 T.Whitehead Lion Captains #9 M.Stafford, #40 J.Davis, #42 D Kennard, #48 D.Muhlbach, #68 T.Decker, #80 D.Amendola [WPA +16.0% · EPA -1.54]
• Detroit Lions (Q1 57:08) — (12:08) 9-M.Stafford FUMBLES (Aborted) at LV 32, RECOVERED by LV-73-M.Hurst at LV 32. 73-M.Hurst to LV 32 for no gain (71-R.Wagner). [WPA -15.8% · EPA -5.66]
• Detroit Lions (Q4 5:22) — (5:22) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 41-J.McKissic for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.9% · EPA +2.93]
• Detroit Lions (Q2 36:31) — (6:31) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left intended for 19-K.Golladay INTERCEPTED by 20-D.Worley at LV -5. Touchback. [WPA -13.7% · EPA -5.10]

Impact plays

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

• Detroit Lions (Q1 57:08) — (12:08) 9-M.Stafford FUMBLES (Aborted) at LV 32, RECOVERED by LV-73-M.Hurst at LV 32. 73-M.Hurst to LV 32 for no gain (71-R.Wagner). [WPA -15.8% · EPA -5.66]
• Detroit Lions (Q2 41:30) — (11:30) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 19-K.Golladay for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.7% · EPA +5.26]
• Detroit Lions (Q2 36:31) — (6:31) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left intended for 19-K.Golladay INTERCEPTED by 20-D.Worley at LV -5. Touchback. [WPA -13.7% · EPA -5.10]
• Detroit Lions (Q1 49:10) — (4:10) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 11-M.Jones to LV 3 for 47 yards (20-D.Worley). [WPA +9.5% · EPA +4.28]

Quarterback report card

M.Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• M.Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 47 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · +3.3% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +15.94 total EPA
• D.Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 35 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +11.4% CPOE · +0.36 EPA/play · +12.70 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Detroit Lions +0.10, Las Vegas Raiders +0.14) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

• Detroit Lions: 10 drives, +8.42 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
• Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, +12.56 total EPA, 5 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.
• M. Stafford (Detroit Lions) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• M. Stafford (DET) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
• D. Carr (LV) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.

Every scoring play

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

1. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 51:36 · DET 2 · Score 0-6
   (6:36) 28-J.Jacobs left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 51:32 · DET 15 · Score 0-7
   8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
3. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 47:38 · LV 2 · Score 6-7
   (2:38) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 11-M.Jones for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 47:34 · LV 15 · Score 7-7
   5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
5. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 43:34 · DET 14 · Score 7-10
   (13:34) 8-D.Carlson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
6. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 41:30 · LV 59 · Score 13-10
   (11:30) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 19-K.Golladay for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 41:21 · LV 15 · Score 14-10
   5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
8. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 31:16 · DET 3 · Score 14-16
   (1:16) 28-J.Jacobs left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 31:12 · DET 15 · Score 14-17
   8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
10. Detroit Lions TD (+14) — Q3 29:55 · DET 69 · Score 14-17
    (14:55) 28-J.Jacobs left tackle to LV 34 for 3 yards (51-J.Tavai, 40-J.Davis).
11. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+17) — Q3 29:55 · DET 69 · Score 14-17
    (14:55) 28-J.Jacobs left tackle to LV 34 for 3 yards (51-J.Tavai, 40-J.Davis).
12. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 19:47 · LV 5 · Score 17-17
    (4:47) 5-M.Prater 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
13. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 14:56 · DET 3 · Score 17-23
    (14:56) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 87-F.Moreau for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 14:52 · DET 15 · Score 17-24
    8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
15. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 5:22 · LV 26 · Score 23-24
    (5:22) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 41-J.McKissic for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 5:16 · LV 15 · Score 24-24
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
17. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 2:10 · DET 9 · Score 24-30
    (2:10) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 13-H.Renfrow for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
18. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 2:04 · DET 15 · Score 24-31
    8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.