Kansas City Chiefs vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 1999 Week 12 Recap

Game story

In Week 12 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-11-28, the Kansas City Chiefs took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 37–34 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 31 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

E. Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs) paced the passing game, with -9.63 total EPA.

On the individual side, J. Ritchie (Las Vegas Raiders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.50 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+43.3% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Kansas City Chiefs changed the game: M.Husted kicks 66 yards from OAK 30 to KC 4. T.Vanover to KC 24 for 20 yards (T.Smith).

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. Ritchie · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.50 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
2. 2 R. Dudley · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.59 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
3. 3 R. Gannon · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +2.65 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
4. 4 T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.32 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
5. 5 M. Cloud · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +2.04 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
6. 6 T. Richardson · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.24 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
7. 7 T. Richardson · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +1.15 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
8. 8 A. Rison · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.10 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.10 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

• Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q2 45:00)
• Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player (Q2 31:24)
• Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q3 25:20)
• Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player (Q3 23:42)
• Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player (Q3 19:12)
• Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player (Q3 15:43)
• Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q4 15:00)
• Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q4 7:33)

Field goals

• Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player (Q1 52:02)
• Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player (Q2 38:48)
• Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q2 38:33)
• Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q3 27:25)
• Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q4 0:03)

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 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the KC 14 (Q1 52:02) — (7:02) M.Husted 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 2 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) D.Bennett right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 42:30) — P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the KC 12 (Q2 38:48) — (8:48) M.Husted 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LV 29 (Q2 38:33) — (8:33) P.Stoyanovich 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the KC 16 (Q2 31:24) — (1:24) R.Gannon pass to R.Dudley for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 31:19) — M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz..

The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 21–10. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LV 19 (Q3 27:25) — (12:25) P.Stoyanovich 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the KC 58 (Q3 25:20) — (10:20) R.Gannon pass intended for T.Wheatley INTERCEPTED by C.Dishman at OAK 47. C.Dishman for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 23:56) — P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the KC 6 (Q3 23:42) — (8:42) R.Gannon for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 20:15) — M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the KC 3 (Q3 19:12) — (4:12) R.Gannon pass to R.Dudley for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 19:06) — M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 87 (Q3 15:43) — (:43) E.Grbac pass intended for T.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by C.Woodson at KC 15. C.Woodson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 15:03) — M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 17–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 73 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for D.Holland yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 13:38) — P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the KC 69 (Q4 7:33); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 6:24) — P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LV 27 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) P.Stoyanovich 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope..

Turning points

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

• Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 60:00) — M.Husted kicks 66 yards from OAK 30 to KC 4. T.Vanover to KC 24 for 20 yards (T.Smith). [WPA +43.3% · EPA +0.14]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 7:33) — (7:33) R.Gannon pass to D.Walker to OAK 40 for 9 yards (J.Woods). FUMBLES (J.Woods), RECOVERED by KC-C.Dishman at OAK 40. C.Dishman for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by OAK and Upheld. (Timeout [WPA -31.5% · EPA -7.91]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 25:20) — (10:20) R.Gannon pass intended for T.Wheatley INTERCEPTED by C.Dishman at OAK 47. C.Dishman for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -30.1% · EPA -9.10]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 0:03) — (:03) P.Stoyanovich 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope. [WPA +27.2% · EPA +1.09]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 20:06) — (5:06) E.Grbac pass intended for K.Lockett INTERCEPTED by G.Biekert at KC 39. G.Biekert to KC 3 for 36 yards (V.Riley). [WPA -16.7% · EPA -5.84]

Impact plays

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

• Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 25:20) — (10:20) R.Gannon pass intended for T.Wheatley INTERCEPTED by C.Dishman at OAK 47. C.Dishman for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -30.1% · EPA -9.10]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 7:33) — (7:33) R.Gannon pass to D.Walker to OAK 40 for 9 yards (J.Woods). FUMBLES (J.Woods), RECOVERED by KC-C.Dishman at OAK 40. C.Dishman for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by OAK and Upheld. (Timeout [WPA -31.5% · EPA -7.91]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for D.Holland yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.0% · EPA +6.86]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 20:06) — (5:06) E.Grbac pass intended for K.Lockett INTERCEPTED by G.Biekert at KC 39. G.Biekert to KC 3 for 36 yards (V.Riley). [WPA -16.7% · EPA -5.84]

Quarterback report card

E.Grbac led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• E.Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs) · 36 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.27 EPA/play · -9.63 total EPA
• R.Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) · 35 dropbacks · 54.3% completion · -0.43 EPA/play · -15.02 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Kansas City Chiefs generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Kansas City Chiefs: 16 drives, -4.44 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
• Las Vegas Raiders: 15 drives, -10.65 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

• Kansas City Chiefs 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. Ritchie (Las Vegas Raiders) 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 FG (+3) — Q1 52:02 · KC 14 · Score 0-3
   (7:02) M.Husted 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.
2. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · LV 2 · Score 6-3
   (15:00) D.Bennett right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 42:30 · LV 2 · Score 7-3
   P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
4. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 38:48 · KC 12 · Score 7-6
   (8:48) M.Husted 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.
5. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 38:33 · LV 29 · Score 10-6
   (8:33) P.Stoyanovich 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
6. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 31:24 · KC 16 · Score 10-12
   (1:24) R.Gannon pass to R.Dudley for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 31:19 · KC 2 · Score 10-13
   M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.
8. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 27:25 · LV 19 · Score 13-13
   (12:25) P.Stoyanovich 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
9. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 25:20 · KC 58 · Score 19-13
   (10:20) R.Gannon pass intended for T.Wheatley INTERCEPTED by C.Dishman at OAK 47. C.Dishman for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 23:56 · LV 2 · Score 20-13
    P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
11. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 23:42 · KC 6 · Score 20-19
    (8:42) R.Gannon for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
12. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 20:15 · KC 2 · Score 20-20
    M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.
13. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 19:12 · KC 3 · Score 20-26
    (4:12) R.Gannon pass to R.Dudley for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 19:06 · KC 2 · Score 20-27
    M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.
15. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 15:43 · LV 87 · Score 20-33
    (:43) E.Grbac pass intended for T.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by C.Woodson at KC 15. C.Woodson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 15:03 · KC 2 · Score 20-34
    M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.
17. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · LV 73 · Score 26-34
    (15:00) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for D.Holland yards, TOUCHDOWN.
18. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 13:38 · LV 2 · Score 27-34
    P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
19. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 7:33 · KC 69 · Score 33-34
    (7:33) R.Gannon pass to D.Walker to OAK 40 for 9 yards (J.Woods). FUMBLES (J.Woods), RECOVERED by KC-C.Dishman at OAK 40. C.Dishman for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pla
20. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 6:24 · LV 2 · Score 34-34
    P.Stoyanovich extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.
21. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · LV 27 · Score 37-34
    (:03) P.Stoyanovich 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Tamm, Holder-D.Pope.