Raiders 30–31 Chiefs: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 16, 2004

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs?

T. Green (Kansas City Chiefs), 65.3% completion, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +13.09 total passing EPA. K. Collins (Las Vegas Raiders), 39.1% completion, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +6.64 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs?

T. Green (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.09 total EPA on Passing plays. across 49 snaps. Their top snap (-5.84 EPA): (14:25) 10-T.Green pass intended for 87-E.Kennison INTERCEPTED by 91-T.Brayton at KC 34. 91-T.Brayton to KC 10 for 24 yards (62-C.Wiegmann)..

Quick answer

Winner: Kansas City Chiefs
Final score: Kansas City Chiefs 31–30 Las Vegas Raiders
Halftime: Tied 21–21 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Taylen Green
Top passer: Taylen Green
Biggest EPA play: (14:25) 10-T.Green pass intended for 87-E.Kennison INTERCEPTED by 91-T.Brayton at KC 34. 9…
Game date: 2004-12-25

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Las Vegas Raiders 31–30 on 2004-12-25. Taylen Green posted a game-high +13.09 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Las Vegas Raiders	7	14	3	6	0	30
Kansas City Chiefs	7	14	0	10	0	31

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

LVLas Vegas Raiders

LV 26

+3KC 22

+3LV 20

KCKansas City Chiefs

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

18 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 13:29TD
Joey Porter Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
KC 5
Score
6-0
(13:29) 5-K.Collins pass to 84-J.Porter for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 13:25XP
SJS. Janikowski
Points+1
Yard line
KC 2
Score
7-0
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 2:20TD
Lonnie Johnson Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
LV 6
Score
7-6
(2:20) 27-L.Johnson up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 2:14XP
LTL. Tynes
Points+1
Yard line
LV 2
Score
7-7
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-N.Murphy.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 11:45TD
ZCZ. Crockett
Points+6
Yard line
KC 3
Score
13-7
(11:45) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 11:40XP
SJS. Janikowski
Points+1
Yard line
KC 2
Score
14-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 6:47TD
TGT. Gonzalez
Points+6
Yard line
LV 2
Score
14-13
(6:47) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 6:44XP
LTL. Tynes
Points+1
Yard line
LV 2
Score
14-14
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-N.Murphy.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 2:00TD
TGT. Gonzalez
Points+6
Yard line
LV 26
Score
14-20
(2:00) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 1:54XP
LTL. Tynes
Points+1
Yard line
LV 2
Score
14-21
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-N.Murphy.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 0:30TD
AWA. Whitted
Points+6
Yard line
KC 32
Score
20-21
(:30) 5-K.Collins pass to 87-A.Whitted for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 0:24XP
SJS. Janikowski
Points+1
Yard line
KC 2
Score
21-21
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 0:10FG
SJS. Janikowski
Points+3
Yard line
KC 22
Score
24-21
(:10) 11-S.Janikowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 6:17TD
Lonnie Johnson Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
LV 4
Score
24-27
(6:17) 27-L.Johnson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 6:11XP
LTL. Tynes
Points+1
Yard line
LV 2
Score
24-28
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-N.Murphy.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 3:53FG
SJS. Janikowski
Points+3
Yard line
KC 27
Score
27-28
(3:53) 11-S.Janikowski 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 1:07FG
SJS. Janikowski
Points+3
Yard line
KC 28
Score
30-28
(1:07) 11-S.Janikowski 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 0:26FG
LTL. Tynes
Points+3
Yard line
LV 20
Score
30-31
(:26) 1-L.Tynes 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-N.Murphy.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Taylen Green · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +13.09 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
2T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +12.66 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
3Joey Porter Jr. · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +8.62 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.15 EPA/play
4E. Kennison · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +7.20 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
5K. Collins · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +6.64 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
6A. Whitted · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.73 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.73 EPA/play
7Steven Parker · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.30 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
8Tysheem Johnson · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Taylen Green — KC · Passing

Taylen Green posted the highest total EPA (+13.09) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 49 counted snaps, they averaged +0.27 EPA per play.

Taylen Green's top snap (-5.84 EPA): (14:25) 10-T.Green pass intended for 87-E.Kennison INTERCEPTED by 91-T.Brayton at KC 34. 91-T.Brayton to KC 10 for 24 yards (62-C.Wiegmann).

Quarterback report card

Taylen Green led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs) · 49 dropbacks · 65.3% completion · +0.27 EPA/play · +13.09 total EPA
K. Collins (Las Vegas Raiders) · 46 dropbacks · 39.1% completion · +0.14 EPA/play · +6.64 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Las Vegas Raiders	Kansas City Chiefs
Offensive EPA/play	+0.163	+0.133
Offensive success rate	50.0%	56.6%
Pass EPA/play	+0.144	+0.261
Rush EPA/play	+0.051	-0.102
Defensive EPA/play	-0.133	-0.163
Defensive success rate	43.4%	50.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Las Vegas Raiders +0.16, Kansas City Chiefs +0.13) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Las Vegas Raiders: +0.16 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
Kansas City Chiefs: +0.13 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)

Kansas City Chiefs: 13 drives, +13.15 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Las Vegas Raiders: 12 drives, +15.03 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Las Vegas Raiders — Joey Porter Jr. (K. Collins pass) (Q1 13:29)
Kansas City Chiefs — Lonnie Johnson Jr. (Q1 2:20)
Las Vegas Raiders — Z. Crockett (Q2 11:45)
Kansas City Chiefs — T. Gonzalez (Taylen Green pass) (Q2 6:47)
Kansas City Chiefs — T. Gonzalez (Taylen Green pass) (Q2 2:00)
Las Vegas Raiders — A. Whitted (K. Collins pass) (Q2 0:30)
Kansas City Chiefs — Lonnie Johnson Jr. (Q4 6:17)

Field goals

Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q3 0:10)
Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q4 3:53)
Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q4 1:07)
Kansas City Chiefs — L. Tynes (Q4 0:26)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the KC 5 (Q1 13:29) — (13:29) 5-K.Collins pass to 84-J.Porter for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 13:25) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 6 (Q1 2:20) — (2:20) 27-L.Johnson up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 2:14) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-N.Murphy..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the KC 3 (Q2 11:45) — (11:45) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 11:40) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 2 (Q2 6:47) — (6:47) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 6:44) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-N.Murphy.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 26 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 1:54) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-N.Murphy.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the KC 32 (Q2 0:30) — (:30) 5-K.Collins pass to 87-A.Whitted for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 0:24) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the KC 22 (Q3 0:10) — (:10) 11-S.Janikowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–6. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 4 (Q4 6:17) — (6:17) 27-L.Johnson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 6:11) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-N.Murphy.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the KC 27 (Q4 3:53) — (3:53) 11-S.Janikowski 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the KC 28 (Q4 1:07) — (1:07) 11-S.Janikowski 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LV 20 (Q4 0:26) — (:26) 1-L.Tynes 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-N.Murphy..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 1:48) — (1:48) 10-T.Green sacked at LV 45 for -7 yards (92-T.Washington). FUMBLES (92-T.Washington), touched at LV 45, RECOVERED by LV-99-W.Sapp at LV 43. [WPA -33.5% · EPA -3.25]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 1:03) — 11-S.Janikowski kicks 55 yards from LV 30 to KC 15. 82-D.Hall to LV 36 for 49 yards (11-S.Janikowski). [WPA +22.0% · EPA +1.80]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 1:28) — (1:28) 5-K.Collins pass to 82-T.Johnson to KC 24 for 25 yards (51-S.Fujita). Penalty on KC-75-L.Dalton, Illegal Use of Hands, declined. [WPA +21.6% · EPA +1.77]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 1:07) — (1:07) 11-S.Janikowski 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. [WPA +20.9% · EPA +1.25]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:11) — (:11) 5-K.Collins pass INTERCEPTED by 20-B.Sapp at LV 23. 20-B.Sapp to LV 23 for no gain. [WPA -19.2% · EPA +0.01]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 14:25) — (14:25) 10-T.Green pass intended for 87-E.Kennison INTERCEPTED by 91-T.Brayton at KC 34. 91-T.Brayton to KC 10 for 24 yards (62-C.Wiegmann). [WPA -15.8% · EPA -5.84]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 0:30) — (:30) 5-K.Collins pass to 87-A.Whitted for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.8% · EPA +4.73]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 4:07) — (4:07) 5-K.Collins pass to 84-J.Porter to KC 33 for 43 yards (44-E.Warfield). [WPA +17.9% · EPA +4.62]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.4% · EPA +3.58]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 13:29 · KC 5 · Score 6-0
(13:29) 5-K.Collins pass to 84-J.Porter for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 13:25 · KC 2 · Score 7-0
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 2:20 · LV 6 · Score 7-6
(2:20) 27-L.Johnson up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 2:14 · LV 2 · Score 7-7
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-N.Murphy.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 11:45 · KC 3 · Score 13-7
(11:45) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 11:40 · KC 2 · Score 14-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 6:47 · LV 2 · Score 14-13
(6:47) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 6:44 · LV 2 · Score 14-14
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-N.Murphy.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · LV 26 · Score 14-20
(2:00) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 1:54 · LV 2 · Score 14-21
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-N.Murphy.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 0:30 · KC 32 · Score 20-21
(:30) 5-K.Collins pass to 87-A.Whitted for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 0:24 · KC 2 · Score 21-21
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 0:10 · KC 22 · Score 24-21
(:10) 11-S.Janikowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 6:17 · LV 4 · Score 24-27
(6:17) 27-L.Johnson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 6:11 · LV 2 · Score 24-28
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-N.Murphy.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 3:53 · KC 27 · Score 27-28
(3:53) 11-S.Janikowski 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 1:07 · KC 28 · Score 30-28
(1:07) 11-S.Janikowski 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 0:26 · LV 20 · Score 30-31
(:26) 1-L.Tynes 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-N.Murphy.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Kansas City Chiefs earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2004-12-25?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Las Vegas Raiders 31-30 in Week 16, 2004.

What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 14, Kansas City Chiefs 14; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 6, Kansas City Chiefs 10; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 30, Kansas City Chiefs 31.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Porter (K. Collins pass) (Q1 13:29) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — L. Johnson (Q1 2:20) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — Z. Crockett (Q2 11:45) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Gonzalez (T. Green pass) (Q2 6:47) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Gonzalez (T. Green pass) (Q2 2:00) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — A. Whitted (K. Collins pass) (Q2 0:30) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — L. Johnson (Q4 6:17) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q3 0:10, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 3:53, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 1:07, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — L. Tynes (Q4 0:26, 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?

Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs), 65.3% completion, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +13.09 total passing EPA. K. Collins (Las Vegas Raiders), 39.1% completion, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +6.64 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.09 total EPA on Passing plays. across 49 snaps. Their top snap (-5.84 EPA): (14:25) 10-T.Green pass intended for 87-E.Kennison INTERCEPTED by 91-T.Brayton at KC 34. 91-T.Brayton to KC 10 for 24 yards (62-C.Wiegmann)..

Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 31-30 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 5-9 Now 5-10 L

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 6-8 Now 7-8 W

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