Game story
In Week 12 of the 2018 NFL season on 2018-11-25, the Baltimore Ravens took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 34–17 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with -5.78 total EPA, and -17.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, L. Smith (Las Vegas Raiders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.18 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-14.9% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (13:01) (Punt formation) 5-J.Townsend punts 52 yards to BAL 30, Center-47-T.Sieg. 27-C.Jones for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Raiders | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 3 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 L. Smith · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.18 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.59 EPA/play
- 2 M. Andrews · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.69 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.69 EPA/play
- 3 S. Roberts · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.40 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
- 4 T. Montgomery · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +4.15 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 5 H. Hurst · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 6 G. Edwards · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +2.37 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 7 N. Boyle · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.74 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 8 D. Martin · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.48 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
L. Smith — LV · Receiving
L. Smith posted the highest total EPA (+5.18) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Las Vegas Raiders's efficiency. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +2.59 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.36 EPA) came from Las Vegas Raiders: (6:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr sacked at LV 33 for -5 yards (99-M.Judon). FUMBLES (99-M.Judon) [99-M.Judon], RECOVERED by BAL-55-T.Suggs at LV 43. 55-T.Suggs for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Suggs' 3rd career 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 — D. Martin
- Baltimore Ravens — C. Jones
- Baltimore Ravens — L. Jackson
- Las Vegas Raiders — J. Cook (D. Carr pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Crabtree (L. Jackson pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — T. Suggs
Field goals
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. Carlson
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 7–3. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q1 53:46); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q1 53:45) — 8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the LV 29 (Q1 49:32) — (4:32) 9-J.Tucker 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. Penalty on LV-23-N.Nelson, Defensive Offside, declined..
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–3. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 82 (Q2 43:01) — (13:01) (Punt formation) 5-J.Townsend punts 52 yards to BAL 30, Center-47-T.Sieg. 27-C.Jones for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 42:45) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the LV 9 (Q2 37:14) — (7:14) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the BAL 23 (Q2 32:38) — (2:38) (Field Goal formation) 8-D.Carlson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the LV 5 (Q3 23:16) — (8:16) 8-L.Jackson left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q3 23:10) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the BAL 16 (Q3 20:15); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q3 20:09) — 8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend..
The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 14–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the LV 8 (Q4 11:20) — (11:20) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 15-M.Crabtree for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 11:16) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 62 (Q4 6:11); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 5:55) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 43:01) — (13:01) (Punt formation) 5-J.Townsend punts 52 yards to BAL 30, Center-47-T.Sieg. 27-C.Jones for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 55:22) — (10:22) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 86-L.Smith to BAL 7 for 30 yards (24-B.Carr).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 31:08) — (1:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep left intended for 15-M.Crabtree INTERCEPTED by 31-M.Gilchrist (21-G.Conley) at LV -5. Touchback.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 39:46) — (9:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep right to 89-M.Andrews to LV 07 for 74 yards (22-R.Melvin).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 22:35) — (7:35) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 10-S.Roberts pushed ob at BAL 28 for 44 yards (32-E.Weddle) [48-P.Onwuasor].
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 6:11) — (6:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr sacked at LV 33 for -5 yards (99-M.Judon). FUMBLES (99-M.Judon) [99-M.Judon], RECOVERED by BAL-55-T.Suggs at LV 43. 55-T.Suggs for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Suggs' 3rd
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 43:01) — (13:01) (Punt formation) 5-J.Townsend punts 52 yards to BAL 30, Center-47-T.Sieg. 27-C.Jones for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 39:46) — (9:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep right to 89-M.Andrews to LV 07 for 74 yards (22-R.Melvin).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 55:22) — (10:22) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 86-L.Smith to BAL 7 for 30 yards (24-B.Carr).
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) · 39 dropbacks · 41.0% completion · -17.2% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -5.78 total EPA
- L.Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) · 28 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -8.9% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -1.89 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.155 | +0.069 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.2% | 55.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.148 | -0.067 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.090 | +0.262 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.069 | +0.155 |
| Defensive success rate | 44.8% | 65.8% |
By the numbers
Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.15), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Baltimore Ravens: 11 drives, +6.05 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, -11.74 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Baltimore Ravens leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- L. Smith (Las Vegas Raiders) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- D. Carr (LV) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- L. Jackson (BAL) 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 53:46 · BAL 1 · Score 6-0
(8:46) 77-K.Miller reported in as eligible. 28-D.Martin up the middle to BAL 01 for no gain (57-C.Mosley; 32-E.Weddle). FUMBLES (57-C.Mosley), RECOVERED by BAL- - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 53:45 · BAL 15 · Score 7-0
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 49:32 · LV 29 · Score 7-3
(4:32) 9-J.Tucker 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. Penalty on LV-23-N.Nelson, Defensive Offside, declined. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 43:01 · BAL 82 · Score 7-9
(13:01) (Punt formation) 5-J.Townsend punts 52 yards to BAL 30, Center-47-T.Sieg. 27-C.Jones for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 42:45 · LV 15 · Score 7-10
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 37:14 · LV 9 · Score 7-13
(7:14) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 32:38 · BAL 23 · Score 10-13
(2:38) (Field Goal formation) 8-D.Carlson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 23:16 · LV 5 · Score 10-19
(8:16) 8-L.Jackson left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 23:10 · LV 15 · Score 10-20
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 20:15 · BAL 16 · Score 16-20
(5:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 87-J.Cook for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on BAL-24-B.Carr, Defensive Holding, declined. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 20:09 · BAL 15 · Score 17-20
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 11:20 · LV 8 · Score 17-26
(11:20) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 15-M.Crabtree for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 11:16 · LV 15 · Score 17-27
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 6:11 · BAL 62 · Score 17-33
(6:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr sacked at LV 33 for -5 yards (99-M.Judon). FUMBLES (99-M.Judon) [99-M.Judon], RECOVERED by BAL-55-T.Suggs at LV 43. 55-T.Su - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 5:55 · LV 15 · Score 17-34
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Baltimore Ravens?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Las Vegas Raiders 34-17 in Week 12, 2018 on 2018-11-25.
What was the final score of Las Vegas Raiders vs Baltimore Ravens?
The final score was Las Vegas Raiders 17, Baltimore Ravens 34 (LV 17-34 BAL) in Week 12, 2018 on 2018-11-25.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Baltimore Ravens 10; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Baltimore Ravens 14; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 17, Baltimore Ravens 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Baltimore Ravens?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Martin (Q1 53:46) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — C. Jones (Q2 43:01) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — L. Jackson (Q3 23:16) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Cook (D. Carr pass) (Q3 20:15) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Crabtree (L. Jackson pass) (Q4 11:20) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Suggs (Q4 6:11) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q1 49:32, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 37:14, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q2 32:38, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Baltimore Ravens?
D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 41.0% completion, -17.2% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -5.78 total passing EPA. L. Jackson (Baltimore Ravens), 50.0% completion, -8.9% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -1.89 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Las Vegas Raiders vs Baltimore Ravens?
L. Smith (Las Vegas Raiders) led the game in total EPA with +5.18 on receiving plays. across 2 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.36 EPA): (6:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr sacked at LV 33 for -5 yards (99-M.Judon). FUMBLES (99-M.Judon) [99-M.Judon], RECOVERED by BAL-55-T.Suggs at LV 43. 55-T.Suggs for 43 yards, TO. The biggest win-probability swing was -14.9%.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 2-8 Now 2-9 L
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 5-5 Now 6-5 W
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