Game story
In Week 8 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-10-27, the Kansas City Chiefs took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 20–10 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with +2.66 total EPA.
On the individual side, T. Brown (Las Vegas Raiders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.34 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-29.7% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (7:53) 12-R.Gannon pass INTERCEPTED by 53-M.Patton (24-W.Bartee) at KC 23. 53-M.Patton to KC 48 for 25 yards (84-J.Porter).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Raiders | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Brown · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +8.34 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 2 C. Garner · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +6.51 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 3 E. Kennison · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.30 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
- 4 T. Richardson · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.90 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.90 EPA/play
- 5 P. Holmes · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 6 J. Porter · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.70 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 7 R. Gannon · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +2.66 total EPA · 57 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 8 T. Green · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +2.45 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Brown — LV · Receiving
T. Brown posted the highest total EPA (+8.34) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Las Vegas Raiders's efficiency. Across 17 counted snaps, they averaged +0.49 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.45 EPA) came from Las Vegas Raiders: (7:53) 12-R.Gannon pass INTERCEPTED by 53-M.Patton (24-W.Bartee) at KC 23. 53-M.Patton to KC 48 for 25 yards (84-J.Porter).
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. Jolley (R. Gannon pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — P. Holmes
- Kansas City Chiefs — T. Richardson (T. Green pass)
Field goals
- Kansas City Chiefs — M. Andersen
- Kansas City Chiefs — M. Andersen
- 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 7–3. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LV 28 (Q1 50:17) — (5:17) 8-M.Andersen 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q1 45:15) — (:15) 12-R.Gannon pass to 88-D.Jolley for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 45:12) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 3–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LV 4 (Q2 32:40) — (2:40) 8-M.Andersen 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..
The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 3 (Q3 16:26) — (1:26) 31-P.Holmes right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 16:22) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..
The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the KC 14 (Q4 11:37) — (11:37) 11-S.Janikowski 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 4 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 10-T.Green pass to 49-T.Richardson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 1:55) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 7:53) — (7:53) 12-R.Gannon pass INTERCEPTED by 53-M.Patton (24-W.Bartee) at KC 23. 53-M.Patton to KC 48 for 25 yards (84-J.Porter).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 56:08) — (11:08) 11-S.Janikowski 44 yard field goal is BLOCKED (95-D.Ransom), Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler, RECOVERED by KC-44-E.Warfield at KC 32. 44-E.Warfield to LV 48 for 20 yards. FUMBLES, recover
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 30:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 10-T.Green pass intended for 88-T.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by 53-B.Romanowski at LV 3. 53-B.Romanowski to LV 3 for no gain (88-T.Gonzalez).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 4:51) — (4:51) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice to LV 23 for 14 yards (53-M.Patton, 57-M.Maslowski). FUMBLES (57-M.Maslowski), RECOVERED by KC-57-M.Maslowski at LV 23. 57-M.Maslowski to LV 23 for no gain (80-J.R
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 28:03) — (13:03) 10-T.Green pass intended for 85-M.Boerigter INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Shaw at LV 10. 22-T.Shaw to LV 13 for 3 yards (85-M.Boerigter).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 7:53) — (7:53) 12-R.Gannon pass INTERCEPTED by 53-M.Patton (24-W.Bartee) at KC 23. 53-M.Patton to KC 48 for 25 yards (84-J.Porter).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 56:08) — (11:08) 11-S.Janikowski 44 yard field goal is BLOCKED (95-D.Ransom), Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler, RECOVERED by KC-44-E.Warfield at KC 32. 44-E.Warfield to LV 48 for 20 yards. FUMBLES, recover
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 4:51) — (4:51) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice to LV 23 for 14 yards (53-M.Patton, 57-M.Maslowski). FUMBLES (57-M.Maslowski), RECOVERED by KC-57-M.Maslowski at LV 23. 57-M.Maslowski to LV 23 for no gain (80-J.R
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 30:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 10-T.Green pass intended for 88-T.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by 53-B.Romanowski at LV 3. 53-B.Romanowski to LV 3 for no gain (88-T.Gonzalez).
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) · 57 dropbacks · 61.4% completion · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.66 total EPA
- T.Green (Kansas City Chiefs) · 35 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · -0.03 EPA/play · -0.91 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.025 | +0.075 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.9% | 53.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.047 | +0.042 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.028 | +0.009 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.075 | +0.025 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.9% | 47.1% |
By the numbers
Kansas City Chiefs held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Kansas City Chiefs: 9 drives, +6.09 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 10 drives, -2.16 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Kansas City Chiefs leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- T. Brown (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.
- Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 50:17 · LV 28 · Score 0-3
(5:17) 8-M.Andersen 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 45:15 · KC 1 · Score 6-3
(:15) 12-R.Gannon pass to 88-D.Jolley for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 45:12 · KC 2 · Score 7-3
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 32:40 · LV 4 · Score 7-6
(2:40) 8-M.Andersen 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 16:26 · LV 3 · Score 7-12
(1:26) 31-P.Holmes right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 16:22 · LV 2 · Score 7-13
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 11:37 · KC 14 · Score 10-13
(11:37) 11-S.Janikowski 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · LV 4 · Score 10-19
(2:00) 10-T.Green pass to 49-T.Richardson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 1:55 · LV 2 · Score 10-20
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Las Vegas Raiders 20-10 in Week 8, 2002 on 2002-10-27.
What was the final score of Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs?
The final score was Las Vegas Raiders 10, Kansas City Chiefs 20 (LV 10-20 KC) in Week 8, 2002 on 2002-10-27.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 10, Kansas City Chiefs 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Jolley (R. Gannon pass) (Q1 45:15) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Holmes (Q3 16:26) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Richardson (T. Green pass) (Q4 2:00) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — M. Andersen (Q1 50:17, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — M. Andersen (Q2 32:40, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 11:37, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs?
R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders), 61.4% completion, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.66 total passing EPA. T. Green (Kansas City Chiefs), 51.4% completion, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -0.91 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs?
T. Brown (Las Vegas Raiders) led the game in total EPA with +8.34 on receiving plays. across 17 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.45 EPA): (7:53) 12-R.Gannon pass INTERCEPTED by 53-M.Patton (24-W.Bartee) at KC 23. 53-M.Patton to KC 48 for 25 yards (84-J.Porter).. The biggest win-probability swing was -29.7%.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 3-4 Now 4-4 W
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