Quick answer
- Winner
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Final score
- Las Vegas Raiders 31–30 Kansas City Chiefs
- Halftime
- Kansas City Chiefs 20–14 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Derek Carr
- Top passer
- Derek Carr
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:17) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep middle to 12-A.Wilson for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2017-10-19
Game summary
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Kansas City Chiefs 31–30 on 2017-10-19, overcoming Kansas City Chiefs's 20–14 halftime lead. Derek Carr posted a game-high +25.81 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 30 | |
| 14 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Derek Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +25.81 total EPA · 61 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play - 2

Arian Smith · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +22.59 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play - 3

Trysten Hill · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +9.88 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play - 4

Amari Cooper · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +9.59 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play - 5

James Cook III · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +9.00 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play - 6
A. Wilson · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.96 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.98 EPA/play - 7
M. Crabtree · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.15 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play - 8

Dominique Robinson · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.42 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.55 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
Derek Carr — LV · Passing
Derek Carr posted the highest total EPA (+25.81) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 61 counted snaps, they averaged +0.42 EPA per play.
Derek Carr's top snap (+4.19 EPA): (:49) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 89-A.Cooper for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+7.13 EPA): Arian Smith — (7:17) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep middle to 12-A.Wilson for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Derek Carr led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 61 dropbacks · 47.5% completion · -4.0% CPOE · +0.42 EPA/play · +25.81 total EPA
Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) · 38 dropbacks · 65.8% completion · +6.0% CPOE · +0.59 EPA/play · +22.59 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.283 | +0.174 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.6% | 42.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.595 | +0.423 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.120 | -0.144 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.174 | -0.283 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.8% | 49.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Kansas City Chiefs generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.28 vs +0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Kansas City Chiefs: +0.28 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: +0.17 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: 9 drives, +21.77 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 10 drives, +17.73 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 — Amari Cooper (Derek Carr pass) 
Kansas City Chiefs — Travis Kelce (Arian Smith pass) 
Las Vegas Raiders — Amari Cooper (Derek Carr pass) 
Kansas City Chiefs — Trysten Hill (Arian Smith pass) 
Las Vegas Raiders — Darnell Washington
Kansas City Chiefs — A. Wilson (Arian Smith pass)
Las Vegas Raiders — M. Crabtree (Derek Carr pass)
Field goals

Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker 
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker 
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker
Las Vegas Raiders — G. Tavecchio
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 14–10. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LV 35 (Q1 10:19) — (10:19) 7-H.Butker 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the KC 38 (Q1 8:19); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q1 8:11) — 2-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 10 (Q1 4:23) — (4:23) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 87-T.Kelce for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q1 4:17) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the KC 45 (Q1 0:49) — (:49) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 89-A.Cooper for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q1 0:40) — 2-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King..
The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 64 (Q2 8:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 8:51) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LV 21 (Q2 1:09) — (1:09) 7-H.Butker 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the KC 4 (Q3 10:53) — (10:53) (Shotgun) 33-D.Washington left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the KC 20 (Q3 10:45) — 2-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 63 (Q3 7:17) — (7:17) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep middle to 12-A.Wilson for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q3 7:08) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LV 19 (Q3 0:51) — (:51) 7-H.Butker 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the KC 8 (Q4 11:56) — (11:56) 2-G.Tavecchio 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the KC 2 (Q4 0:00); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q4 0:00) — 2-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:00) — (:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 15-M.Crabtree for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirme
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 7:17) — (7:17) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep middle to 12-A.Wilson for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:00) — 2-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 87-J.Cook for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep le
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 8:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 7:17) — (7:17) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep middle to 12-A.Wilson for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 8:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 0:49) — (:49) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 89-A.Cooper for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 11:06) — (11:06) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass incomplete deep right to 89-A.Cooper. PENALTY on KC-22-M.Peters, Defensive Pass Interference, 47 yards, enforced at LV 49 - No Play.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 10:19 · LV 35 · Score 3-0
(10:19) 7-H.Butker 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 8:19 · KC 38 · Score 3-6
(8:19) Flea Flicker from #24 Lynch to #4 Carr. 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 89-A.Cooper for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 8:11 · KC 15 · Score 3-7
2-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 4:23 · LV 10 · Score 9-7
(4:23) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 87-T.Kelce for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 4:17 · LV 15 · Score 10-7
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 0:49 · KC 45 · Score 10-13
(:49) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 89-A.Cooper for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 0:40 · KC 15 · Score 10-14
2-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 8:59 · LV 64 · Score 16-14
(8:59) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 8:51 · LV 15 · Score 17-14
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 1:09 · LV 21 · Score 20-14
(1:09) 7-H.Butker 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 10:53 · KC 4 · Score 20-20
(10:53) (Shotgun) 33-D.Washington left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 10:45 · KC 20 · Score 20-21
2-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 7:17 · LV 63 · Score 26-21
(7:17) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep middle to 12-A.Wilson for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 7:08 · LV 15 · Score 27-21
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 0:51 · LV 19 · Score 30-21
(:51) 7-H.Butker 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 11:56 · KC 8 · Score 30-24
(11:56) 2-G.Tavecchio 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 0:00 · KC 2 · Score 30-30
(:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 15-M.Crabtree for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirme
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 0:00 · KC 15 · Score 30-31
2-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
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.
- Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Derek Carr (LV) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2017-10-19?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Kansas City Chiefs 31-30 in Week 7, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 10, Las Vegas Raiders 14; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 10, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 10, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Las Vegas Raiders 10; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 30, Las Vegas Raiders 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — A. Cooper (D. Carr pass) (Q1 8:19) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Kelce (A. Smith pass) (Q1 4:23) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — A. Cooper (D. Carr pass) (Q1 0:49) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Hill (A. Smith pass) (Q2 8:59) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Washington (Q3 10:53) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — A. Wilson (A. Smith pass) (Q3 7:17) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — M. Crabtree (D. Carr pass) (Q4 0:00) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q1 10:19, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q2 1:09, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q3 0:51, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — G. Tavecchio (Q4 11:56, 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?
Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 47.5% completion, -4.0% CPOE, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +25.81 total passing EPA. Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs), 65.8% completion, +6.0% CPOE, +0.59 EPA per dropback, +22.59 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +25.81 total EPA on Passing plays. across 61 snaps. Their top snap (+4.19 EPA): (:49) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 89-A.Cooper for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 31-30 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 5-1 Now 5-2 L
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W