Game story
In Week 2 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-09-19, the Las Vegas Raiders took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 16–14 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. Bradford (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with +1.03 total EPA, and -6.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, B. Gradkowski (Las Vegas Raiders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.35 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+18.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: Rams' Captains: #21 O.Atogwe; #39 S.Jackson; #73 A.Goldberg; #99 C.J. Ah You
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 3 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Gradkowski · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +4.35 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 2 L. Murphy · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.59 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 3 S. Jackson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.18 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 4 M. Clayton · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.64 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 5 Z. Miller · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.34 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 6 D. Fells · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.73 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 7 D. Heyward-Bey · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.41 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 8 B. Bajema · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.39 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Gradkowski — LV · Passing
B. Gradkowski posted the highest total EPA (+4.35) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Las Vegas Raiders's efficiency. Across 25 counted snaps, they averaged +0.17 EPA per play.
The signature play (-3.79 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (2:55) 3-Josh.Brown 36 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Clayton (S. Bradford pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — L. Murphy (B. Gradkowski pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Clayton (S. Bradford pass)
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
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 7–3. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LV 7 (Q2 42:08) — (12:08) 8-S.Bradford pass short middle to 89-M.Clayton for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 42:04) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LA 20 (Q2 33:23) — (3:23) 11-S.Janikowski 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LA 23 (Q3 25:59) — (10:59) 11-S.Janikowski 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LA 4 (Q3 21:07) — (6:07) 5-B.Gradkowski pass short right to 18-L.Murphy for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 21:07) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LA 4 (Q4 9:53) — (9:53) 11-S.Janikowski 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LV 17 (Q4 3:24); Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 3:18) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1) — Rams' Captains: #21 O.Atogwe; #39 S.Jackson; #73 A.Goldberg; #99 C.J. Ah You
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 47:55) — (2:55) 3-Josh.Brown 36 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 27:23) — (12:23) (Shotgun) 5-B.Gradkowski pass deep middle to 18-L.Murphy to LA 24 for 26 yards (21-O.Atogwe).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 50:12) — (5:12) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 46-D.Fells to LV 6 for 36 yards (33-T.Branch). LA-46-D.Fells was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 53:33) — (8:33) 45-M.Reece right tackle to LA 6 for no gain (43-C.Dahl). Penalty on LV, Illegal Formation, declined.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 47:55) — (2:55) 3-Josh.Brown 36 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 9:36) — (9:36) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right intended for 19-L.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 26-S.Routt at LA 46. 26-S.Routt to LA 46 for no gain (19-L.Robinson).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 4:15) — (4:15) (Shotgun) 5-B.Gradkowski pass deep middle intended for 18-L.Murphy INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Murphy (99-C.Ah You) at LA 22. 23-J.Murphy to LA 41 for 19 yards (80-Z.Miller).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 53:33) — (8:33) 45-M.Reece right tackle to LA 6 for no gain (43-C.Dahl). Penalty on LV, Illegal Formation, declined.
Quarterback report card
S.Bradford led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S.Bradford (Los Angeles Rams) · 33 dropbacks · 42.4% completion · -6.2% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.03 total EPA
- B.Gradkowski (Las Vegas Raiders) · 25 dropbacks · 44.0% completion · -1.8% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +4.35 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 | -0.085 | -0.049 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.7% | 41.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.031 | +0.110 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.139 | -0.118 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.049 | +0.085 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.4% | 58.3% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Rams -0.09, Las Vegas Raiders -0.05) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Los Angeles Rams: 12 drives, -6.14 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 13 drives, -4.90 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.
- B. Gradkowski (Las Vegas Raiders) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- S. Bradford (LA) 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 TD (+6) — Q2 42:08 · LV 7 · Score 6-0
(12:08) 8-S.Bradford pass short middle to 89-M.Clayton for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 42:04 · LV 2 · Score 7-0
3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 33:23 · LA 20 · Score 7-3
(3:23) 11-S.Janikowski 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 25:59 · LA 23 · Score 7-6
(10:59) 11-S.Janikowski 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 21:07 · LA 4 · Score 7-12
(6:07) 5-B.Gradkowski pass short right to 18-L.Murphy for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 21:07 · LA 2 · Score 7-13
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 9:53 · LA 4 · Score 7-16
(9:53) 11-S.Janikowski 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 3:24 · LV 17 · Score 13-16
(3:24) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass incomplete deep right to 89-M.Clayton (33-T.Branch). St. Louis challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERS - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 3:18 · LV 2 · Score 14-16
3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Los Angeles Rams 16-14 in Week 2, 2010 on 2010-09-19.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 14, Las Vegas Raiders 16 (LA 14-16 LV) in Week 2, 2010 on 2010-09-19.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q2: Los Angeles Rams 7, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 0, Las Vegas Raiders 10; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 7, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Final: Los Angeles Rams 14, Las Vegas Raiders 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — M. Clayton (S. Bradford pass) (Q2 42:08) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — L. Murphy (B. Gradkowski pass) (Q3 21:07) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — M. Clayton (S. Bradford pass) (Q4 3:24) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 33:23, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q3 25:59, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 9:53, 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?
S. Bradford (Los Angeles Rams), 42.4% completion, -6.2% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.03 total passing EPA. B. Gradkowski (Las Vegas Raiders), 44.0% completion, -1.8% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +4.35 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs Las Vegas Raiders?
B. Gradkowski (Las Vegas Raiders) led the game in total EPA with +4.35 on passing plays. across 25 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-3.79 EPA): (2:55) 3-Josh.Brown 36 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.. The biggest win-probability swing was +18.2%.
Was Los Angeles Rams vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 16-14 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
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