Game story
In Week 14 of the 2004 NFL season on 2004-12-12, the Atlanta Falcons took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 35–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Collins (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with -12.79 total EPA.
On the individual side, T. Duckett (Atlanta Falcons) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.64 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-9.6% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (6:52) 27-J.Redmond up the middle to ATL 35 for 18 yards (37-A.Beasley). FUMBLES (37-A.Beasley), RECOVERED by ATL-91-B.Smith at ATL 35.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Raiders | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 0 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 35 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Duckett · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +7.64 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 2 J. Stone · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.71 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.85 EPA/play
- 3 M. Vick · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +2.96 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 4 J. Porter · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.59 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
- 5 P. Price · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.04 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 6 Z. Crockett · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +2.03 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 7 B. Finneran · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.79 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 8 A. Crumpler · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Duckett — ATL · Rushing
T. Duckett posted the highest total EPA (+7.64) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Atlanta Falcons's efficiency. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.64 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.55 EPA) came from Las Vegas Raiders: (1:25) 5-K.Collins pass INTERCEPTED by 75-R.Coleman (98-T.Hall) at LV 39. 75-R.Coleman for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — T. Duckett
- Atlanta Falcons — T. Duckett
- Atlanta Falcons — R. Coleman
- Atlanta Falcons — T. Duckett
- Atlanta Falcons — T. Duckett
- Las Vegas Raiders — Z. Crockett
Field goals
- 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 opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the ATL 34 (Q1 50:03) — (5:03) 11-S.Janikowski 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 21–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LV 28 (Q2 38:52) — (8:52) 45-T.Duckett up the middle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 38:47) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LV 2 (Q2 32:15) — (2:15) 45-T.Duckett right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 32:11) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 54 (Q2 31:25) — (1:25) 5-K.Collins pass INTERCEPTED by 75-R.Coleman (98-T.Hall) at LV 39. 75-R.Coleman for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 31:14) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LV 4 (Q3 20:35) — (5:35) 45-T.Duckett left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 20:31) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q4 9:02) — (9:02) 45-T.Duckett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 9:00) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q4 3:31) — (3:31) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 3:27) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 36:52) — (6:52) 27-J.Redmond up the middle to ATL 35 for 18 yards (37-A.Beasley). FUMBLES (37-A.Beasley), RECOVERED by ATL-91-B.Smith at ATL 35.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 31:25) — (1:25) 5-K.Collins pass INTERCEPTED by 75-R.Coleman (98-T.Hall) at LV 39. 75-R.Coleman for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 59:41) — (14:41) 28-W.Dunn right tackle to LV 26 for 6 yards (55-D.Clark).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 56:37) — (11:37) 9-S.Lechler punts 58 yards to ATL 28, Center-62-A.Treu. 20-A.Rossum to ATL 41 for 13 yards (20-J.Fargas). PENALTY on ATL-12-M.Jenkins, Illegal Use of Hands, 5 yards, enforced at LV 14 - No Pla
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 59:03) — (14:03) 7-M.Vick sacked at LV 36 for -10 yards (sack split by 51-T.Johnson and 24-C.Woodson).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 31:25) — (1:25) 5-K.Collins pass INTERCEPTED by 75-R.Coleman (98-T.Hall) at LV 39. 75-R.Coleman for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 59:55) — (14:55) 5-K.Collins pass to 44-C.Hetherington to LV 28 for 10 yards (21-D.Hall). FUMBLES (21-D.Hall), RECOVERED by ATL-94-C.Lavalais at LV 32.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 26:35) — (11:35) 13-C.Mohr punts 35 yards to LV 15, Center-48-D.Rackley, downed by ATL-55-E.Johnson. PENALTY on LV-44-C.Hetherington, Roughing the Kicker, 15 yards, enforced at 50 - No Play.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 5:00) — (5:00) 5-K.Collins pass to 15-J.Stone to ATL 16 for 55 yards (24-B.Scott).
Quarterback report card
K.Collins led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Collins (Las Vegas Raiders) · 30 dropbacks · 46.7% completion · -0.43 EPA/play · -12.79 total EPA
- M.Vick (Atlanta Falcons) · 26 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.11 EPA/play · +2.96 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.141 | +0.159 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.5% | 49.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.426 | +0.111 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.034 | +0.098 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.159 | +0.141 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.6% | 53.5% |
By the numbers
Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, +14.15 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, -9.98 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Atlanta Falcons leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- T. Duckett (Atlanta Falcons) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 50:03 · ATL 34 · Score 3-0
(5:03) 11-S.Janikowski 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 38:52 · LV 28 · Score 3-6
(8:52) 45-T.Duckett up the middle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 38:47 · LV 2 · Score 3-7
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 32:15 · LV 2 · Score 3-13
(2:15) 45-T.Duckett right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 32:11 · LV 2 · Score 3-14
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 31:25 · ATL 54 · Score 3-20
(1:25) 5-K.Collins pass INTERCEPTED by 75-R.Coleman (98-T.Hall) at LV 39. 75-R.Coleman for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 31:14 · LV 2 · Score 3-21
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 20:35 · LV 4 · Score 3-27
(5:35) 45-T.Duckett left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 20:31 · LV 2 · Score 3-28
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 9:02 · LV 1 · Score 3-34
(9:02) 45-T.Duckett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 9:00 · LV 2 · Score 3-35
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 3:31 · ATL 1 · Score 9-35
(3:31) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 3:27 · ATL 2 · Score 10-35
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Atlanta Falcons?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Las Vegas Raiders 35-10 in Week 14, 2004 on 2004-12-12.
What was the final score of Las Vegas Raiders vs Atlanta Falcons?
The final score was Las Vegas Raiders 10, Atlanta Falcons 35 (LV 10-35 ATL) in Week 14, 2004 on 2004-12-12.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Atlanta Falcons 21; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Atlanta Falcons 7; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 10, Atlanta Falcons 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Atlanta Falcons?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Duckett (Q2 38:52) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Duckett (Q2 32:15) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — R. Coleman (Q2 31:25) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Duckett (Q3 20:35) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Duckett (Q4 9:02) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — Z. Crockett (Q4 3:31) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 50:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Atlanta Falcons?
K. Collins (Las Vegas Raiders), 46.7% completion, -0.43 EPA per dropback, -12.79 total passing EPA. M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons), 50.0% completion, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +2.96 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Las Vegas Raiders vs Atlanta Falcons?
T. Duckett (Atlanta Falcons) led the game in total EPA with +7.64 on rushing plays. across 12 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.55 EPA): (1:25) 5-K.Collins pass INTERCEPTED by 75-R.Coleman (98-T.Hall) at LV 39. 75-R.Coleman for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -9.6%.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 4-8 Now 4-9 L
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 9-3 Now 10-3 W
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