Kansas City Chiefs vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 2014 Week 12 Recap

Game story

In Week 12 of the 2014 NFL season on 2014-11-20, the Las Vegas Raiders took care of business against the Kansas City Chiefs, pulling away with a 24–20 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

A. Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) paced the passing game, with -0.68 total EPA, and -9.5% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, L. Murray (Las Vegas Raiders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.19 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+22.5% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Kansas City Chiefs changed the game: (12:29) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 25-J.Charles for 30 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 L. Murray · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +10.19 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.55 EPA/play
2. 2 J. Jones · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +8.92 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
3. 3 T. Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.46 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
4. 4 A. Fasano · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.21 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.10 EPA/play
5. 5 D. Bowe · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
6. 6 A. Wilson · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.46 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
7. 7 B. Butler · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +0.93 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
8. 8 D. Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +0.90 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.02 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 — L. Murray (Q1 51:38)
• Las Vegas Raiders — L. Murray (Q2 42:40)
• Kansas City Chiefs — A. Fasano (A. Smith pass) (Q3 17:00)
• Kansas City Chiefs — J. Charles (A. Smith pass) (Q4 12:29)
• Las Vegas Raiders — J. Jones (D. Carr pass) (Q4 1:46)

Field goals

• Kansas City Chiefs — C. Santos (Q2 37:23)
• Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q3 20:10)
• Kansas City Chiefs — C. Santos (Q4 9:07)

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 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the KC 11 (Q1 51:38) — (6:38) 73-M.McCants reported in as eligible. 28-L.Murray left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 51:33) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-8-M.Schaub..

The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–3. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the KC 90 (Q2 42:40) — (12:40) 73-M.McCants reported in as eligible. 28-L.Murray up the middle for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 42:28) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LV 5 (Q2 37:23) — (7:23) 5-C.Santos 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the KC 22 (Q3 20:10) — (5:10) 11-S.Janikowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 19 (Q3 17:00); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 7 (Q3 16:52) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 30 (Q4 12:29) — (12:29) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 25-J.Charles for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 12:20) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LV 7 (Q4 9:07) — (9:07) 5-C.Santos 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the KC 9 (Q4 1:46) — (1:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 89-J.Jones for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 1:42) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-8-M.Schaub..

Turning points

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

• Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 12:29) — (12:29) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 25-J.Charles for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +22.5% · EPA +4.04]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q1) — Chiefs' Captains: #29 E.Berry, #53 J.Mays, #85 F.Hammond [WPA +18.2% · EPA -0.48]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 0:49) — (:49) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith sacked at KC 48 for -7 yards (55-S.Moore). [WPA -16.6% · EPA -1.26]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 2:13) — (2:13) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass incomplete short right to 18-A.Holmes. PENALTY on KC-38-R.Parker, Defensive Pass Interference, 9 yards, enforced at KC 29 - No Play. [WPA +13.3% · EPA +1.54]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 42:40) — (12:40) 73-M.McCants reported in as eligible. 28-L.Murray up the middle for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.5% · EPA +6.75]

Impact plays

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

• Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 42:40) — (12:40) 73-M.McCants reported in as eligible. 28-L.Murray up the middle for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.5% · EPA +6.75]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 38:21) — (8:21) 2-D.Colquitt punts 33 yards to LV 11, Center-43-T.Gafford. 17-D.Moore MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by KC-51-F.Zombo at LV 11. 51-F.Zombo to LV 11 for no gain (23-T.Brown). [WPA +7.7% · EPA +4.56]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 12:29) — (12:29) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 25-J.Charles for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +22.5% · EPA +4.04]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 16:06) — (1:06) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 18-A.Holmes to LV 47 for 37 yards (29-E.Berry). [WPA +6.9% · EPA +3.60]

Quarterback report card

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

• A.Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) · 42 dropbacks · 47.6% completion · -9.5% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.68 total EPA
• D.Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 38 dropbacks · 47.4% completion · -13.2% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.90 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 (Kansas City Chiefs +0.04, Las Vegas Raiders +0.05) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

• Kansas City Chiefs: 12 drives, +3.49 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
• Las Vegas Raiders: 13 drives, +4.14 total EPA, 4 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.
• L. Murray (Las Vegas Raiders) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• A. Smith (KC) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
• D. Carr (LV) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

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

1. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 51:38 · KC 11 · Score 0-6
   (6:38) 73-M.McCants reported in as eligible. 28-L.Murray left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 51:33 · KC 2 · Score 0-7
   11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
3. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 42:40 · KC 90 · Score 0-13
   (12:40) 73-M.McCants reported in as eligible. 28-L.Murray up the middle for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 42:28 · KC 2 · Score 0-14
   11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
5. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 37:23 · LV 5 · Score 3-14
   (7:23) 5-C.Santos 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
6. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 20:10 · KC 22 · Score 3-17
   (5:10) 11-S.Janikowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
7. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 17:00 · LV 19 · Score 9-17
   (2:00) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 80-A.Fasano for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Uphe
8. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 16:52 · LV 7 · Score 10-17
   5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
9. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 12:29 · LV 30 · Score 16-17
   (12:29) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 25-J.Charles for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 12:20 · LV 2 · Score 17-17
    5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
11. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 9:07 · LV 7 · Score 20-17
    (9:07) 5-C.Santos 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
12. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 1:46 · KC 9 · Score 20-23
    (1:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 89-J.Jones for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 1:42 · KC 2 · Score 20-24
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-8-M.Schaub.