Game story
In Week 3 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-09-22, the Denver Broncos took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 31–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with -11.99 total EPA.
On the individual side, J. Plummer (Denver Broncos) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.12 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+6.0% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Denver Broncos changed the game: (4:23) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Raiders | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| Denver Broncos | 21 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Plummer · Denver Broncos · Passing · +13.12 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 2 A. Lelie · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +10.45 total EPA · 3 snaps · +3.48 EPA/play
- 3 J. Rice · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +7.17 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.79 EPA/play
- 4 E. McCaffrey · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +6.03 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
- 5 J. Plummer · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +4.73 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 6 S. Sharpe · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.72 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.72 EPA/play
- 7 R. Curry · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.90 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 8 T. Wheatley · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.45 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Plummer — DEN · Passing
J. Plummer posted the highest total EPA (+13.12) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Denver Broncos's efficiency. Across 24 counted snaps, they averaged +0.55 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.67 EPA) came from Denver Broncos: (4:23) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — S. Sharpe (J. Plummer pass)
- Denver Broncos — A. Lelie (J. Plummer pass)
- Denver Broncos — J. Plummer
- Denver Broncos — M. Anderson
- Las Vegas Raiders — Z. Crockett
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
- 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: Denver Broncos won the period 21–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 18 (Q1 54:35) — (9:35) 16-J.Plummer pass to 84-S.Sharpe for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 54:28) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 44 (Q1 49:23) — (4:23) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 49:14) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 6 (Q1 46:00) — (1:00) 16-J.Plummer left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 45:54) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 2 (Q2 32:32) — (2:32) 1-J.Elam 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q3 27:14) — (12:14) 38-M.Anderson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 27:11); Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 4 (Q3 20:27) — (5:27) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 20:21) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the DEN 23 (Q4 12:31) — (12:31) 11-S.Janikowski 41 yard field goal 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.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 49:23) — (4:23) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 54:35) — (9:35) 16-J.Plummer pass to 84-S.Sharpe for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 51:23) — (6:23) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 87-E.McCaffrey to LV 41 for 14 yards (26-R.Woodson; 22-T.Shaw).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 59:56) — (14:56) 12-R.Gannon sacked at LV 9 for -6 yards (92-B.Berry).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 56:01) — (11:01) 26-C.Portis up the middle to LV 20 for 12 yards (26-R.Woodson).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 49:23) — (4:23) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 27:11) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr. PENALTY on LV-57-R.Coleman, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 13:36) — (13:36) 4-M.Knorr punts 41 yards to LV 23, Center-83-M.Leach. 31-P.Buchanon pushed ob at DEN 21 for 56 yards (52-I.Gold).
- Denver Broncos (Q4 11:00) — (11:00) 4-M.Knorr punt is BLOCKED by 83-O.Santiago, Center-83-M.Leach, RECOVERED by LV-41-E.Johnson at DEN 16. 41-E.Johnson to DEN 10 for 6 yards (4-M.Knorr).
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) · 36 dropbacks · 38.9% completion · -0.33 EPA/play · -11.99 total EPA
- J.Plummer (Denver Broncos) · 24 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · +0.55 EPA/play · +13.12 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.189 | -0.015 |
| Offensive success rate | 30.9% | 41.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.319 | +0.649 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.189 | -0.123 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.015 | +0.189 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.8% | 69.1% |
By the numbers
Denver Broncos held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.19), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Denver Broncos: 13 drives, -1.31 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 12 drives, -15.30 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Denver Broncos leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- J. Plummer (Denver Broncos) 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.
- Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 54:35 · LV 18 · Score 0-6
(9:35) 16-J.Plummer pass to 84-S.Sharpe for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 54:28 · LV 2 · Score 0-7
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 49:23 · LV 44 · Score 0-13
(4:23) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 49:14 · LV 2 · Score 0-14
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 46:00 · LV 6 · Score 0-20
(1:00) 16-J.Plummer left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 45:54 · LV 2 · Score 0-21
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 32:32 · LV 2 · Score 0-24
(2:32) 1-J.Elam 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 27:14 · LV 1 · Score 0-30
(12:14) 38-M.Anderson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 27:11 · LV 2 · Score 0-31
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr. PENALTY on LV-57-R.Coleman, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 20:27 · DEN 4 · Score 6-31
(5:27) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 20:21 · DEN 2 · Score 7-31
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 12:31 · DEN 23 · Score 10-31
(12:31) 11-S.Janikowski 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos?
The Denver Broncos beat the Las Vegas Raiders 31-10 in Week 3, 2003 on 2003-09-22.
What was the final score of Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos?
The final score was Las Vegas Raiders 10, Denver Broncos 31 (LV 10-31 DEN) in Week 3, 2003 on 2003-09-22.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Denver Broncos 21; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Denver Broncos 3; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Denver Broncos 7; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Denver Broncos 0; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 10, Denver Broncos 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos?
Denver Broncos touchdown — S. Sharpe (J. Plummer pass) (Q1 54:35) Denver Broncos touchdown — A. Lelie (J. Plummer pass) (Q1 49:23) Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Plummer (Q1 46:00) Denver Broncos touchdown — M. Anderson (Q3 27:14) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — Z. Crockett (Q3 20:27) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q2 32:32, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 12:31, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos?
R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders), 38.9% completion, -0.33 EPA per dropback, -11.99 total passing EPA. J. Plummer (Denver Broncos), 58.3% completion, +0.55 EPA per dropback, +13.12 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos?
J. Plummer (Denver Broncos) led the game in total EPA with +13.12 on passing plays. across 24 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.67 EPA): (4:23) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +6.0%.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
Denver Broncos
Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W
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