Game story
In Week 1 of the 2018 NFL season on 2018-09-10, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 33–13 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with -13.22 total EPA, and +3.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.43 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+13.5% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (4:26) 16-J.Goff pass incomplete deep middle to 12-B.Cooks (45-D.Rodgers-Cromartie). PENALTY on LV-45-D.Rodgers-Cromartie, Defensive Pass Interference, 50 yards, enforced at LA 31 - No Play.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 7 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 33 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Goff · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +11.43 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 2 B. Cooks · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.60 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 3 C. Kupp · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 4 T. Gurley · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.62 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 5 M. Brown · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.95 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 6 S. Roberts · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.94 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.94 EPA/play
- 7 C. Kupp · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +0.97 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 8 D. Martin · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +0.89 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Goff — LA · Passing
J. Goff posted the highest total EPA (+11.43) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.32 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.57 EPA) came from Las Vegas Raiders: (2:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right intended for 87-J.Cook INTERCEPTED by 22-M.Peters [93-N.Suh] at 50. 22-M.Peters for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Las Vegas Raiders — M. Lynch
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Gurley (J. Goff pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — C. Kupp (J. Goff pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Peters
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — M. Nugent
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Las Vegas Raiders — M. Nugent
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LA 10 (Q1 55:32) — (10:32) (Shotgun) 24-M.Lynch up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q1 55:23) — 6-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Townsend.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LV 19 (Q1 49:59) — (4:59) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 30-T.Gurley for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q1 49:53) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 6–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LA 6 (Q2 42:33) — (12:33) 6-M.Nugent 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-L.Smith, Holder-5-J.Townsend.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the LV 2 (Q2 32:43) — (2:43) 4-G.Zuerlein 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LA 30 (Q2 30:15) — (:15) 6-M.Nugent 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-L.Smith, Holder-5-J.Townsend..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the LV 10 (Q3 24:07) — (9:07) 4-G.Zuerlein 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LV 8 (Q3 15:03) — (:03) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 18-C.Kupp for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q3 15:00) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 13–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the LV 37 (Q4 9:24) — (9:24) 4-G.Zuerlein 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the LV 2 (Q4 3:18) — (3:18) 4-G.Zuerlein 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LA 53 (Q4 2:11); Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 1:59) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 34:26) — (4:26) 16-J.Goff pass incomplete deep middle to 12-B.Cooks (45-D.Rodgers-Cromartie). PENALTY on LV-45-D.Rodgers-Cromartie, Defensive Pass Interference, 50 yards, enforced at LA 31 - No Play.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 15:03) — (:03) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 18-C.Kupp for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 34:57) — (4:57) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right intended for 87-J.Cook INTERCEPTED by 43-J.Johnson at LA -2. Touchback.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 42:24) — (12:24) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass incomplete deep right to 12-B.Cooks. PENALTY on LV-22-R.Melvin, Defensive Pass Interference, 37 yards, enforced at LA 19 - No Play.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 28:38) — (13:38) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep middle to 12-B.Cooks to LV 30 for 23 yards (21-G.Conley).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 2:11) — (2:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right intended for 87-J.Cook INTERCEPTED by 22-M.Peters [93-N.Suh] at 50. 22-M.Peters for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 34:57) — (4:57) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right intended for 87-J.Cook INTERCEPTED by 43-J.Johnson at LA -2. Touchback.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 8:08) — (8:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left intended for 82-J.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 58-C.Littleton at LA 32. 58-C.Littleton to 50 for 18 yards (82-J.Nelson). PENALTY on LA-41-M.Christian, Ill
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 39:30) — (9:30) 4-G.Zuerlein 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Quarterback report card
D.Carr led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 47 dropbacks · 61.7% completion · +3.7% CPOE · -0.28 EPA/play · -13.22 total EPA
- J.Goff (Los Angeles Rams) · 36 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -9.5% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +11.43 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 | +0.128 | -0.137 |
| Offensive success rate | 53.2% | 42.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.318 | -0.281 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.062 | -0.043 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.137 | -0.128 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.6% | 46.8% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Rams generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Los Angeles Rams: 12 drives, +10.08 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, -12.64 total EPA, 4 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.
- J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- D. Carr (LV) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- J. Goff (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.
- Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 55:32 · LA 10 · Score 0-6
(10:32) (Shotgun) 24-M.Lynch up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 55:23 · LA 15 · Score 0-7
6-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Townsend. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 49:59 · LV 19 · Score 6-7
(4:59) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 30-T.Gurley for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 49:53 · LV 15 · Score 7-7
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 42:33 · LA 6 · Score 7-10
(12:33) 6-M.Nugent 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-L.Smith, Holder-5-J.Townsend. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 32:43 · LV 2 · Score 10-10
(2:43) 4-G.Zuerlein 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 30:15 · LA 30 · Score 10-13
(:15) 6-M.Nugent 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-L.Smith, Holder-5-J.Townsend. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 24:07 · LV 10 · Score 13-13
(9:07) 4-G.Zuerlein 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 15:03 · LV 8 · Score 19-13
(:03) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 18-C.Kupp for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 15:00 · LV 15 · Score 20-13
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 9:24 · LV 37 · Score 23-13
(9:24) 4-G.Zuerlein 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 3:18 · LV 2 · Score 26-13
(3:18) 4-G.Zuerlein 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 2:11 · LA 53 · Score 32-13
(2:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right intended for 87-J.Cook INTERCEPTED by 22-M.Peters [93-N.Suh] at 50. 22-M.Peters for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 1:59 · LV 15 · Score 33-13
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Las Vegas Raiders 33-13 in Week 1, 2018 on 2018-09-10.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 33, Las Vegas Raiders 13 (LA 33-13 LV) in Week 1, 2018 on 2018-09-10.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 7, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 3, Las Vegas Raiders 6; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 10, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 13, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Final: Los Angeles Rams 33, Las Vegas Raiders 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — M. Lynch (Q1 55:32) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Gurley (J. Goff pass) (Q1 49:59) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — C. Kupp (J. Goff pass) (Q3 15:03) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — M. Peters (Q4 2:11) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 42:33, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 32:43, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 30:15, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q3 24:07, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 9:24, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 3:18, 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?
D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 61.7% completion, +3.7% CPOE, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -13.22 total passing EPA. J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams), 50.0% completion, -9.5% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +11.43 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs Las Vegas Raiders?
J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +11.43 on passing plays. across 36 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.57 EPA): (2:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right intended for 87-J.Cook INTERCEPTED by 22-M.Peters [93-N.Suh] at 50. 22-M.Peters for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +13.5%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Now 1-0 W
Las Vegas Raiders
Now 0-1 L
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