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NFL · Week 12 · November 24, 2002 · 12 min read

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Arizona Cardinals: 2002 Week 12 Recap

Raiders defeat Cardinals 41–20 in Week 12

R.Gannon led Fantasy Impact as Raiders prevailed in a 41–20 Week 12 finish.

Las Vegas Raiders 41 7–4 Winner
Final 41–20
Arizona Cardinals 20 4–7
Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
41–20
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 21–14 Arizona Cardinals
Top passer
R. Gannon
FantasyHQ MVP
R.Gannon
Game date
November 24, 2002

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • R.Gannon 27/49 · 339 YDS · 4 TD +12.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Joey Porter Jr.
    Joey Porter Jr. +7.4 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Garner +6.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Cardinals

  • M.Shipp 16 CAR · 135 YDS · 1 TD +5.6 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Makovicka 2 REC · 11 YDS · 1 TD +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • F.Sanders 3 REC · 55 YDS +4.6 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
Las Vegas Raiders 41–20 Arizona Cardinals
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 21–14 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
R. Gannon
Top passer
R. Gannon
Biggest EPA play
(11:47) 16-J.Plummer FUMBLES (Aborted) at ARI 21, RECOVERED by LV-99-D.Grant at ARI 13.
Game date
2002-11-24

Game summary

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Arizona Cardinals 41–20 on 2002-11-24. R. Gannon posted a game-high +12.76 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Las Vegas Raiders147173041
Arizona Cardinals01406020

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

LVLas Vegas Raiders
ARIArizona Cardinals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 8:55TD
    Joey Porter Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 7
    Score
    6-0

    (8:55) 12-R.Gannon pass to 84-J.Porter for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 8:51XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    7-0

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  3. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 1:21TD
    CGC. Garner

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 8
    Score
    13-0

    (1:21) 25-C.Garner left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 1:14XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    14-0

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  5. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q2 13:56TD
    MSM. Shipp

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 3
    Score
    14-6

    (13:56) 31-M.Shipp left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q2 13:53XP
    BGB. Gramatica

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    14-7

    7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.

  7. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 5:38TD
    Joey Porter Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 14
    Score
    20-7

    (5:38) 12-R.Gannon pass to 84-J.Porter for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 5:31XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    21-7

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  9. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q2 1:13TD
    JMJ. Makovicka

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 1
    Score
    21-13

    (1:13) 16-J.Plummer pass to 34-J.Makovicka for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q2 1:08XP
    BGB. Gramatica

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    21-14

    7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.

  11. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 9:49TD
    Tyrone Wheatley Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    27-14

    (9:49) 47-T.Wheatley left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 9:45XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    28-14

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  13. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 5:10TD
    JRJ. Rice

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 37
    Score
    34-14

    (5:10) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 5:02XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    35-14

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  15. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 0:51FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ARI 19
    Score
    38-14

    (:51) 11-S.Janikowski 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  16. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q4 10:55TD
    Austin Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 11
    Score
    38-20

    (10:55) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 84-A.Jackson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  17. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 2:00FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ARI 33
    Score
    41-20

    (2:00) 11-S.Janikowski 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1R. Gannon · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +12.76 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
  2. 2Joey Porter Jr.Joey Porter Jr. · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +7.36 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
  3. 3C. Garner · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +6.93 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
  4. 4M. Shipp · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +5.64 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
  5. 5J. Makovicka · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.84 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.42 EPA/play
  6. 6F. Sanders · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.56 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
  7. 7C. Garner · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +3.89 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
  8. 8Austin JacksonAustin Jackson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.60 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.20 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

R. Gannon — LV · Passing

R. Gannon posted the highest total EPA (+12.76) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 49 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.

R. Gannon's top snap (+5.34 EPA): (5:10) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.58 EPA): Jack Plummer — (11:47) 16-J.Plummer FUMBLES (Aborted) at ARI 21, RECOVERED by LV-99-D.Grant at ARI 13.

Quarterback report card

R. Gannon led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) · 49 dropbacks · 55.1% completion · +0.26 EPA/play · +12.76 total EPA
  • Jack PlummerJack Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) · 38 dropbacks · 42.1% completion · -0.21 EPA/play · -8.13 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLas Vegas RaidersArizona Cardinals
Offensive EPA/play+0.217-0.036
Offensive success rate53.7%43.0%
Pass EPA/play+0.260-0.214
Rush EPA/play+0.104-0.065
Defensive EPA/play+0.036-0.217
Defensive success rate57.0%46.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Las Vegas Raiders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Las Vegas Raiders: +0.22 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
  • Arizona Cardinals: -0.04 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
  • Arizona Cardinals: 14 drives, -2.83 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 15 drives, +23.48 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Joey Porter Jr.Las Vegas Raiders — Joey Porter Jr. (R. Gannon pass) (Q1 8:55)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — C. Garner (Q1 1:21)
  • Arizona Cardinals — M. Shipp (Q2 13:56)
  • Joey Porter Jr.Las Vegas Raiders — Joey Porter Jr. (R. Gannon pass) (Q2 5:38)
  • Arizona Cardinals — J. Makovicka (Jack Plummer pass) (Q2 1:13)
  • Tyrone Wheatley Jr.Las Vegas Raiders — Tyrone Wheatley Jr. (Q3 9:49)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — J. Rice (R. Gannon pass) (Q3 5:10)
  • Austin JacksonArizona Cardinals — Austin Jackson (Jack Plummer pass) (Q4 10:55)

Field goals

  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q3 0:51)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q4 2:00)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 14–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the ARI 7 (Q1 8:55) — (8:55) 12-R.Gannon pass to 84-J.Porter for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 8:51) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the ARI 8 (Q1 1:21) — (1:21) 25-C.Garner left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 1:14) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 14–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LV 3 (Q2 13:56) — (13:56) 31-M.Shipp left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 13:53) — 7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the ARI 14 (Q2 5:38) — (5:38) 12-R.Gannon pass to 84-J.Porter for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 5:31) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q2 1:13) — (1:13) 16-J.Plummer pass to 34-J.Makovicka for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 1:08) — 7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..

The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 17–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the ARI 2 (Q3 9:49) — (9:49) 47-T.Wheatley left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 9:45) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the ARI 37 (Q3 5:10) — (5:10) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 5:02) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the ARI 19 (Q3 0:51) — (:51) 11-S.Janikowski 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 6–3. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LV 11 (Q4 10:55) — (10:55) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 84-A.Jackson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the ARI 33 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 11-S.Janikowski 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 11:47) — (11:47) 16-J.Plummer FUMBLES (Aborted) at ARI 21, RECOVERED by LV-99-D.Grant at ARI 13. [WPA -16.3% · EPA -5.58]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 0:02) — (:02) PENALTY on LV, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at ARI 22 - No Play. Penalty includes 10 second runoff of game clock. Half ends. [WPA -10.5% · EPA -1.66]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 2:34) — (2:34) 16-J.Plummer pass intended for 85-F.Jones INTERCEPTED by 50-E.Barton at ARI 35. 50-E.Barton to ARI 33 for 2 yards (87-S.Bush). [WPA -9.7% · EPA -3.65]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 8:55) — (8:55) 12-R.Gannon pass to 84-J.Porter for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.0% · EPA +3.04]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 11:32) — (11:32) 12-R.Gannon pass to 81-T.Brown to ARI 18 for 12 yards (55-R.Thompson). [WPA +6.6% · EPA +3.16]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 11:47) — (11:47) 16-J.Plummer FUMBLES (Aborted) at ARI 21, RECOVERED by LV-99-D.Grant at ARI 13. [WPA -16.3% · EPA -5.58]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 5:10) — (5:10) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.2% · EPA +5.34]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 2:21) — (2:21) 12-R.Gannon pass to 25-C.Garner to ARI 19 for 42 yards (22-D.Starks, 42-K.Lassiter). Starks and Garner injured on play. [WPA +0.4% · EPA +3.97]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 2:34) — (2:34) 16-J.Plummer pass intended for 85-F.Jones INTERCEPTED by 50-E.Barton at ARI 35. 50-E.Barton to ARI 33 for 2 yards (87-S.Bush). [WPA -9.7% · EPA -3.65]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 8:55 · ARI 7 · Score 6-0
    (8:55) 12-R.Gannon pass to 84-J.Porter for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 8:51 · ARI 2 · Score 7-0
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  3. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 1:21 · ARI 8 · Score 13-0
    (1:21) 25-C.Garner left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 1:14 · ARI 2 · Score 14-0
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  5. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 13:56 · LV 3 · Score 14-6
    (13:56) 31-M.Shipp left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 13:53 · LV 2 · Score 14-7
    7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
  7. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 5:38 · ARI 14 · Score 20-7
    (5:38) 12-R.Gannon pass to 84-J.Porter for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 5:31 · ARI 2 · Score 21-7
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  9. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 1:13 · LV 1 · Score 21-13
    (1:13) 16-J.Plummer pass to 34-J.Makovicka for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 1:08 · LV 2 · Score 21-14
    7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
  11. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 9:49 · ARI 2 · Score 27-14
    (9:49) 47-T.Wheatley left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 9:45 · ARI 2 · Score 28-14
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  13. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 5:10 · ARI 37 · Score 34-14
    (5:10) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 5:02 · ARI 2 · Score 35-14
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  15. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 0:51 · ARI 19 · Score 38-14
    (:51) 11-S.Janikowski 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  16. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 10:55 · LV 11 · Score 38-20
    (10:55) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 84-A.Jackson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  17. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · ARI 33 · Score 41-20
    (2:00) 11-S.Janikowski 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

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.
  • R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Arizona Cardinals on 2002-11-24?

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Arizona Cardinals 41-20 in Week 12, 2002.

What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Arizona Cardinals?

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 14, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Arizona Cardinals 14; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 17, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Arizona Cardinals 6; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 41, Arizona Cardinals 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Arizona Cardinals?

Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Porter (R. Gannon pass) (Q1 8:55) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — C. Garner (Q1 1:21) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — M. Shipp (Q2 13:56) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Porter (R. Gannon pass) (Q2 5:38) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Makovicka (J. Plummer pass) (Q2 1:13) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — T. Wheatley (Q3 9:49) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Rice (R. Gannon pass) (Q3 5:10) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — A. Jackson (J. Plummer pass) (Q4 10:55) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q3 0:51, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Arizona Cardinals?

R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders), 55.1% completion, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +12.76 total passing EPA. Jack Plummer (Arizona Cardinals), 42.1% completion, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -8.13 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Arizona Cardinals?

R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.76 total EPA on Passing plays. across 49 snaps. Their top snap (+5.34 EPA): (5:10) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 4-6 Now 4-7 L

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