Game story
In Week 15 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-12-17, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 20–0 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 7 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with -0.41 total EPA, and -2.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, R. Curry (Las Vegas Raiders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.94 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-11.9% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (9:30) 2-A.Brooks sacked at LV 47 for -12 yards (56-R.Smith).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 6 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Curry · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +6.94 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 2 T. Holt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.69 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
- 3 I. Bruce · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.19 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play
- 4 C. Anderson · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.07 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 5 J. Fargas · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +0.98 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 6 R. Lee · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +0.85 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 7 S. Jackson · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +0.68 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play
- 8 A. Walker · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +0.68 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Curry — LV · Receiving
R. Curry posted the highest total EPA (+6.94) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Las Vegas Raiders's efficiency. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.77 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.13 EPA) came from Las Vegas Raiders: (5:04) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle to LA 13 for no gain (91-L.Little). FUMBLES (91-L.Little), touched at LA 13, RECOVERED by LA-26-T.Hill at LA 18. 26-T.Hill to LA 20 for 2 yards (25-J.Fargas).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — S. Jackson
- Los Angeles Rams — S. Jackson
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 6–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the LV 6 (Q2 43:11) — (13:11) 14-J.Wilkins 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the LV 16 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 14-J.Wilkins 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LV 4 (Q3 25:18) — (10:18) 39-S.Jackson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 25:14) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LV 19 (Q4 10:11) — (10:11) 39-S.Jackson up the middle for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 10:11) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 39:30) — (9:30) 2-A.Brooks sacked at LV 47 for -12 yards (56-R.Smith).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 20:04) — (5:04) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle to LA 13 for no gain (91-L.Little). FUMBLES (91-L.Little), touched at LA 13, RECOVERED by LA-26-T.Hill at LA 18. 26-T.Hill to LA 20 for 2 yards (25-J.Fargas).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 51:13) — (6:13) 2-A.Brooks sacked at LA 44 for -5 yards (97-L.Glover).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 27:11) — (12:11) 1-M.Turk punts 26 yards to LV 20, Center-45-C.Massey. 23-C.Carr MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LA-45-C.Massey at LV 24. 45-C.Massey to LV 24 for no gain (54-S.Williams).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 47:22) — (2:22) 10-M.Bulger pass incomplete deep right to 81-T.Holt. PENALTY on LV-27-F.Washington, Defensive Pass Interference, 11 yards, enforced at LA 40 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 20:04) — (5:04) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle to LA 13 for no gain (91-L.Little). FUMBLES (91-L.Little), touched at LA 13, RECOVERED by LA-26-T.Hill at LA 18. 26-T.Hill to LA 20 for 2 yards (25-J.Fargas).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 8:13) — (8:13) 16-A.Walter pass short left intended for 19-J.Morant INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Coakley (34-F.Brown) at LA 20. 52-D.Coakley to LA 20 for no gain (83-C.Anderson).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 27:11) — (12:11) 1-M.Turk punts 26 yards to LV 20, Center-45-C.Massey. 23-C.Carr MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LA-45-C.Massey at LV 24. 45-C.Massey to LV 24 for no gain (54-S.Williams).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 10:14) — (10:14) 16-A.Walter pass deep right intended for 87-A.Whitted INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Bartell at LV 35. 24-R.Bartell to LV 19 for 16 yards (66-L.Walker).
Quarterback report card
M.Bulger led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) · 30 dropbacks · 36.7% completion · -2.4% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.41 total EPA
- A.Brooks (Las Vegas Raiders) · 23 dropbacks · 47.8% completion · -6.4% CPOE · -0.42 EPA/play · -9.59 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Rams | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.057 | -0.235 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.4% | 44.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.014 | -0.278 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.018 | -0.294 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.235 | -0.057 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.6% | 55.6% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Rams generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.23), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Los Angeles Rams: 11 drives, +4.60 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, -19.03 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Rams leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- R. Curry (Las Vegas Raiders) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- A. Brooks (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.
- Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 43:11 · LV 6 · Score 3-0
(13:11) 14-J.Wilkins 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 32:00 · LV 16 · Score 6-0
(2:00) 14-J.Wilkins 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 25:18 · LV 4 · Score 12-0
(10:18) 39-S.Jackson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 25:14 · LV 2 · Score 13-0
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 10:11 · LV 19 · Score 19-0
(10:11) 39-S.Jackson up the middle for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 10:11 · LV 2 · Score 20-0
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Las Vegas Raiders 20-0 in Week 15, 2006 on 2006-12-17.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 20, Las Vegas Raiders 0 (LA 20-0 LV) in Week 15, 2006 on 2006-12-17.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q2: Los Angeles Rams 6, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 7, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 7, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Final: Los Angeles Rams 20, Las Vegas Raiders 0.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — S. Jackson (Q3 25:18) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — S. Jackson (Q4 10:11) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q2 43:11, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q2 32:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Rams vs Las Vegas Raiders?
M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams), 36.7% completion, -2.4% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.41 total passing EPA. A. Brooks (Las Vegas Raiders), 47.8% completion, -6.4% CPOE, -0.42 EPA per dropback, -9.59 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs Las Vegas Raiders?
R. Curry (Las Vegas Raiders) led the game in total EPA with +6.94 on receiving plays. across 9 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.13 EPA): (5:04) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle to LA 13 for no gain (91-L.Little). FUMBLES (91-L.Little), touched at LA 13, RECOVERED by LA-26-T.Hill at LA 18. 26-T.Hill to LA 20 for 2 yards (. The biggest win-probability swing was -11.9%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 5-8 Now 6-8 W
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 2-11 Now 2-12 L
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