Game story
In Week 6 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-10-17, the Las Vegas Raiders took care of business against the Buffalo Bills, pulling away with a 20–14 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Flutie (Buffalo Bills) paced the passing game, with -12.32 total EPA.
On the individual side, R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.92 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+54.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Buffalo Bills changed the game: M.Husted kicks 58 yards from OAK 30 to BUF 12. K.Williams to BUF 25 for 13 yards (R.Jordan).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Raiders | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Buffalo Bills | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Gannon · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +6.92 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 2 K. Williams · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.55 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 3 N. Kaufman · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +3.99 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 4 J. Jett · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.09 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 5 J. Ritchie · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.86 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
- 6 A. Smith · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +2.85 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 7 T. Wheatley · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +2.15 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 8 E. Moulds · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.76 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Gannon — LV · Passing
R. Gannon posted the highest total EPA (+6.92) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Las Vegas Raiders's efficiency. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.23 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.51 EPA) came from Buffalo Bills: (14:50) D.Flutie pass short right intended for P.Price INTERCEPTED by D.Gordon at BUF 38. D.Gordon pushed ob at BUF 31 for 7 yards (P.Price). Tipped by P.Price before interception.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player
- Buffalo Bills — unlisted player
- Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player
- Buffalo Bills — unlisted player
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player
- Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player
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 10–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the BUF 3 (Q1 59:43) — (14:43) T.Wheatley up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 56:35) — M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LV 52 (Q1 56:25) — (11:25) A.Smith left tackle for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. key block: Gash; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 54:16) — S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the BUF 7 (Q1 54:09) — (9:09) M.Husted 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the BUF 14 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) M.Husted 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz..
The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the BUF 11 (Q3 29:51) — (14:51) T.Wheatley right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the BUF 7 (Q3 25:17) — M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LV 12 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) D.Flutie pass short left to E.Moulds for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 13:29) — S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 60:00) — M.Husted kicks 58 yards from OAK 30 to BUF 12. K.Williams to BUF 25 for 13 yards (R.Jordan).
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 0:02) — (:02) D.Flutie pass intended for K.Williams INTERCEPTED by E.Turner at OAK 1. E.Turner to OAK 20 for 19 yards.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 59:43) — (14:43) T.Wheatley up the middle to BUF 5 for 4 yards (T.Washington, J.Holecek).
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 35:12) — (5:12) (Shotgun) D.Flutie pass intended for P.Price INTERCEPTED by E.Allen at OAK 34. E.Allen to BUF 35 for 31 yards (D.Flutie). PENALTY on OAK, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at BUF 35.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 56:25) — (11:25) A.Smith left tackle for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. key block: Gash
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 59:50) — (14:50) D.Flutie pass short right intended for P.Price INTERCEPTED by D.Gordon at BUF 38. D.Gordon pushed ob at BUF 31 for 7 yards (P.Price). Tipped by P.Price before interception.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 56:25) — (11:25) A.Smith left tackle for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. key block: Gash
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) D.Flutie pass short right to K.Williams to OAK 12 for 29 yards (M.Walker).
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 35:12) — (5:12) (Shotgun) D.Flutie pass intended for P.Price INTERCEPTED by E.Allen at OAK 34. E.Allen to BUF 35 for 31 yards (D.Flutie). PENALTY on OAK, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at BUF 35.
Quarterback report card
D.Flutie led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Flutie (Buffalo Bills) · 42 dropbacks · 45.2% completion · -0.29 EPA/play · -12.32 total EPA
- R.Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) · 30 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.23 EPA/play · +6.92 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.068 | -0.029 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.1% | 41.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.232 | -0.293 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.053 | +0.419 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.029 | -0.068 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.1% | 53.9% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Las Vegas Raiders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Buffalo Bills: 12 drives, -2.18 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, +6.90 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.
- R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) 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 TD (+6) — Q1 59:43 · BUF 3 · Score 6-0
(14:43) T.Wheatley up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 56:35 · BUF 2 · Score 7-0
M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 56:25 · LV 52 · Score 7-6
(11:25) A.Smith left tackle for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. key block: Gash - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 54:16 · LV 2 · Score 7-7
S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 54:09 · BUF 7 · Score 10-7
(9:09) M.Husted 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 45:00 · BUF 14 · Score 13-7
(15:00) M.Husted 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 29:51 · BUF 11 · Score 19-7
(14:51) T.Wheatley right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 25:17 · BUF 7 · Score 20-7
M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · LV 12 · Score 20-13
(15:00) D.Flutie pass short left to E.Moulds for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 13:29 · LV 2 · Score 20-14
S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Buffalo Bills?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Buffalo Bills 20-14 in Week 6, 1999 on 1999-10-17.
What was the final score of Las Vegas Raiders vs Buffalo Bills?
The final score was Las Vegas Raiders 20, Buffalo Bills 14 (LV 20-14 BUF) in Week 6, 1999 on 1999-10-17.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 10, Buffalo Bills 7; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Buffalo Bills 0; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Buffalo Bills 0; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Buffalo Bills 7; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 20, Buffalo Bills 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Buffalo Bills?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 59:43) Buffalo Bills touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 56:25) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 29:51) Buffalo Bills touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — unlisted player (Q1 54:09, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — unlisted player (Q2 45:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Buffalo Bills?
D. Flutie (Buffalo Bills), 45.2% completion, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -12.32 total passing EPA. R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders), 50.0% completion, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +6.92 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Las Vegas Raiders vs Buffalo Bills?
R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) led the game in total EPA with +6.92 on passing plays. across 30 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.51 EPA): (14:50) D.Flutie pass short right intended for P.Price INTERCEPTED by D.Gordon at BUF 38. D.Gordon pushed ob at BUF 31 for 7 yards (P.Price). Tipped by P.Price before interception.. The biggest win-probability swing was +54.6%.
Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Buffalo Bills a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 20-14 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W
Buffalo Bills
Entered 4-1 Now 4-2 L
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