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NFL · Week 13 · November 30, 2008 · 12 min read

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 2008 Week 13 Recap

Chiefs defeat Raiders 20–13 in Week 13

T.Gonzalez led Fantasy Impact as Chiefs prevailed in a 20–13 Week 13 finish.

Kansas City Chiefs 20 2–10 Winner
Final 20–13
Las Vegas Raiders 13 3–9
Winner
Kansas City Chiefs
Final score
20–13
Halftime
Kansas City Chiefs 10–3 Las Vegas Raiders
Top passer
J.J. Russell
FantasyHQ MVP
T.Gonzalez
Game date
November 30, 2008

Top fantasy performers · Chiefs

  • T.Gonzalez 8 REC · 110 YDS +10.2 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Bowe 2 REC · 27 YDS +2.7 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Charles 1 REC · 15 YDS +1.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • Z.Miller 5 REC · 79 YDS +7.2 Fantasy Impact
  • D.McFadden 3 REC · 34 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • J.J. Russell
    J.J. Russell 1 CAR · 17 YDS +1.0 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Kansas City Chiefs
Final score
Kansas City Chiefs 20–13 Las Vegas Raiders
Halftime
Kansas City Chiefs 10–3 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
T. Gonzalez
Top passer
J.J. Russell
Biggest EPA play
(12:09) (Field Goal formation) 9-S.Lechler FUMBLES (Aborted) at KC 33, RECOVERED by KC-31-…
Game date
2008-11-30

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Las Vegas Raiders 20–13 on 2008-11-30. T. Gonzalez posted a game-high +10.20 total EPA in the receiving.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Kansas City Chiefs37010020
Las Vegas Raiders3073013

Scoring Map

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

KCKansas City Chiefs
LVLas Vegas Raiders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 7:56FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    KC 7
    Score
    0-3

    (7:56) 11-S.Janikowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  2. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q1 1:12FG
    CBC. Barth

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 20
    Score
    3-3

    (1:12) 5-C.Barth 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  3. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 12:09TD
    MLM. Leggett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 25
    Score
    9-3

    (12:09) (Field Goal formation) 9-S.Lechler FUMBLES (Aborted) at KC 33, RECOVERED by KC-31-M.Leggett at KC 33. 31-M.Leggett for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 11:57XP
    CBC. Barth

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    10-3

    5-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  5. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 11:16TD
    JFJ. Fargas

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 1
    Score
    10-9

    (11:16) 25-J.Fargas up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 11:13XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 2
    Score
    10-10

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. PENALTY on KC-35-O.Celestin, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  7. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 13:49TD
    Lonnie Johnson Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    16-10

    (13:49) 27-L.Johnson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 13:43XP
    CBC. Barth

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    17-10

    5-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  9. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 8:59FG
    CBC. Barth

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 9
    Score
    20-10

    (8:59) 5-C.Barth 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  10. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 2:59FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    KC 33
    Score
    20-13

    (2:59) 11-S.Janikowski 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +10.20 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
  2. 2Z. Miller · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +7.15 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
  3. 3D. Bowe · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
  4. 4D. McFadden · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
  5. 5J. Charles · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.94 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.94 EPA/play
  6. 6T. Thigpen · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +1.20 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
  7. 7J.J. RussellJ.J. Russell · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +1.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
  8. 8R. Curry · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +0.95 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

FantasyHQ Game MVP

T. Gonzalez — KC · Receiving

T. Gonzalez posted the highest total EPA (+10.20) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.28 EPA per play.

T. Gonzalez's top snap (+2.31 EPA): (6:01) (Shotgun) 4-T.Thigpen pass deep left to 88-T.Gonzalez to KC 48 for 16 yards (28-Gi.Wilson).

Biggest single play (-9.14 EPA): S. Lechler — (12:09) (Field Goal formation) 9-S.Lechler FUMBLES (Aborted) at KC 33, RECOVERED by KC-31-M.Leggett at KC 33. 31-M.Leggett for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

J.J. Russell led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • J.J. RussellJ.J. Russell (Las Vegas Raiders) · 32 dropbacks · 31.2% completion · -23.3% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -1.62 total EPA
  • T. Thigpen (Kansas City Chiefs) · 27 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +3.5% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.20 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatKansas City ChiefsLas Vegas Raiders
Offensive EPA/play-0.058-0.185
Offensive success rate44.2%41.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.045-0.051
Rush EPA/play-0.086-0.517
Defensive EPA/play+0.185+0.058
Defensive success rate58.2%55.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Kansas City Chiefs generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Kansas City Chiefs: -0.06 EPA/play (35th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
  • Las Vegas Raiders: -0.18 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
  • Kansas City Chiefs: 11 drives, -4.43 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 12 drives, -14.65 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Kansas City Chiefs — M. Leggett (Q2 12:09)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — J. Fargas (Q3 11:16)
  • Lonnie Johnson Jr.Kansas City Chiefs — Lonnie Johnson Jr. (Q4 13:49)

Field goals

  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q1 7:56)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — C. Barth (Q1 1:12)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — C. Barth (Q4 8:59)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q4 2:59)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the KC 7 (Q1 7:56) — (7:56) 11-S.Janikowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LV 20 (Q1 1:12) — (1:12) 5-C.Barth 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the KC 25 (Q2 12:09); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 11:57) — 5-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q3 11:16) — (11:16) 25-J.Fargas up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 11:13).

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–3. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 2 (Q4 13:49) — (13:49) 27-L.Johnson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 13:43) — 5-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LV 9 (Q4 8:59) — (8:59) 5-C.Barth 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the KC 33 (Q4 2:59) — (2:59) 11-S.Janikowski 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 12:09) — (12:09) (Field Goal formation) 9-S.Lechler FUMBLES (Aborted) at KC 33, RECOVERED by KC-31-M.Leggett at KC 33. 31-M.Leggett for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -24.1% · EPA -9.14]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 11:29) — (11:29) (Shotgun) 4-T.Thigpen pass short left intended for 82-D.Bowe INTERCEPTED by 37-C.Johnson at KC 45. 37-C.Johnson to KC 1 for 44 yards (76-B.Albert). [WPA -22.2% · EPA -7.38]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1) — Chiefs' Captains: #44 J.Page; #47 J.McGraw; #54 B.Waters [WPA +18.2% · EPA -0.02]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 13:49) — (13:49) 27-L.Johnson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.4% · EPA +0.96]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 14:53) — (14:53) (Shotgun) 4-T.Thigpen pass short right to 88-T.Gonzalez to KC 36 for 16 yards (31-H.Eugene). [WPA +11.3% · EPA +1.15]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 12:09) — (12:09) (Field Goal formation) 9-S.Lechler FUMBLES (Aborted) at KC 33, RECOVERED by KC-31-M.Leggett at KC 33. 31-M.Leggett for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -24.1% · EPA -9.14]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 11:29) — (11:29) (Shotgun) 4-T.Thigpen pass short left intended for 82-D.Bowe INTERCEPTED by 37-C.Johnson at KC 45. 37-C.Johnson to KC 1 for 44 yards (76-B.Albert). [WPA -22.2% · EPA -7.38]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 13:37) — (13:37) 25-J.Fargas left end to LV 28 for 7 yards (50-R.Boiman). FUMBLES (50-R.Boiman), RECOVERED by KC-24-B.Flowers at LV 39. 24-B.Flowers to LV 39 for no gain (80-Z.Miller). [WPA -5.9% · EPA -3.69]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 4:51) — (4:51) (Shotgun) 2-J.Russell scrambles right end to LV 44 for 20 yards (24-B.Flowers). [WPA +4.5% · EPA +3.31]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 7:56 · KC 7 · Score 0-3
    (7:56) 11-S.Janikowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  2. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 1:12 · LV 20 · Score 3-3
    (1:12) 5-C.Barth 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  3. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 12:09 · KC 25 · Score 9-3
    (12:09) (Field Goal formation) 9-S.Lechler FUMBLES (Aborted) at KC 33, RECOVERED by KC-31-M.Leggett at KC 33. 31-M.Leggett for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 11:57 · LV 2 · Score 10-3
    5-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  5. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 11:16 · KC 1 · Score 10-9
    (11:16) 25-J.Fargas up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 11:13 · KC 2 · Score 10-10
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. PENALTY on KC-35-O.Celestin, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  7. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 13:49 · LV 2 · Score 16-10
    (13:49) 27-L.Johnson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 13:43 · LV 2 · Score 17-10
    5-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  9. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 8:59 · LV 9 · Score 20-10
    (8:59) 5-C.Barth 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  10. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 2:59 · KC 33 · Score 20-13
    (2:59) 11-S.Janikowski 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

Key takeaways

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

  • Kansas City Chiefs earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • T. Gonzalez (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • J.J. Russell (LV) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2008-11-30?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Las Vegas Raiders 20-13 in Week 13, 2008.

What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 10, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 20, Las Vegas Raiders 13.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — M. Leggett (Q2 12:09) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Fargas (Q3 11:16) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — L. Johnson (Q4 13:49) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 7:56, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — C. Barth (Q1 1:12, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — C. Barth (Q4 8:59, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 2:59, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders?

J.J. Russell (Las Vegas Raiders), 31.2% completion, -23.3% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -1.62 total passing EPA. T. Thigpen (Kansas City Chiefs), 55.6% completion, +3.5% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.20 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders?

T. Gonzalez (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.20 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+2.31 EPA): (6:01) (Shotgun) 4-T.Thigpen pass deep left to 88-T.Gonzalez to KC 48 for 16 yards (28-Gi.Wilson)..

Was Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 20-13 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 1-10 Now 2-10 W

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 3-8 Now 3-9 L