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NFL · Week 12 · November 25, 2007 · 12 min read

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs: 2007 Week 12 Recap

Raiders defeat Chiefs 20–17 in Week 12

J.Fargas led Fantasy Impact as Raiders prevailed in a 20–17 Week 12 finish.

Las Vegas Raiders 20 3–8 Winner
Final 20–17
Kansas City Chiefs 17 4–7
Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
20–17
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 6–10 Kansas City Chiefs
Top passer
B. Croyle
FantasyHQ MVP
J.Fargas
Game date
November 25, 2007

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • J.Fargas 23 CAR · 139 YDS · 1 TD +5.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Joey Porter Jr.
    Joey Porter Jr. 3 REC · 75 YDS +5.2 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Jordan 3 CAR · 4 YDS · 1 TD +1.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Chiefs

  • D.Bowe 4 REC · 63 YDS +5.4 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Gonzalez 3 REC · 48 YDS +5.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Kobe Smith
    Kobe Smith 32 CAR · 150 YDS · 2 TD +3.8 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
Las Vegas Raiders 20–17 Kansas City Chiefs
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 6–10 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
J. Fargas
Top passer
B. Croyle
Biggest EPA play
(13:34) 12-B.Croyle pass short right intended for 82-D.Bowe INTERCEPTED by 24-M.Huff at KC…
Game date
2007-11-25

Game summary

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20–17 on 2007-11-25, overcoming Kansas City Chiefs's 10–6 halftime lead. J. Fargas posted a game-high +5.53 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Las Vegas Raiders3377020
Kansas City Chiefs7370017

Scoring Map

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

LVLas Vegas Raiders
KCKansas City Chiefs

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 11:35FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    KC 7
    Score
    3-0

    (11:35) 11-S.Janikowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  2. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q1 6:08TD
    Kobe Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 10
    Score
    3-6

    (6:08) 21-K.Smith up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q1 6:02XP
    DRDaveren Rayner

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    3-7

    6-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  4. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 10:48FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    KC 37
    Score
    6-7

    (10:48) 11-S.Janikowski 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  5. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 6:17FG
    DRDaveren Rayner

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 12
    Score
    6-10

    (6:17) 6-D.Rayner 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  6. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 6:10TD
    LJL. Jordan

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 5
    Score
    12-10

    (6:10) 34-L.Jordan right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 6:04XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 2
    Score
    13-10

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  8. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 0:47TD
    Kobe Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 5
    Score
    13-16

    (:47) 21-K.Smith up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 0:43XP
    DRDaveren Rayner

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    13-17

    6-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  10. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 9:40TD
    JFJ. Fargas

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 14
    Score
    19-17

    (9:40) 25-J.Fargas up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 9:34XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 2
    Score
    20-17

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1J. Fargas · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +5.53 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
  2. 2D. Bowe · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.40 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
  3. 3Joey Porter Jr.Joey Porter Jr. · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.18 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play
  4. 4T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.09 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
  5. 5Kobe SmithKobe Smith · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +3.84 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
  6. 6J. Fargas · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.16 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
  7. 7L. Jordan · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +1.43 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
  8. 8R. Curry · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.01 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.17 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

J. Fargas — LV · Rushing

J. Fargas posted the highest total EPA (+5.53) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 23 counted snaps, they averaged +0.24 EPA per play.

J. Fargas's top snap (+2.31 EPA): (9:40) 25-J.Fargas up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-4.71 EPA): B. Croyle — (13:34) 12-B.Croyle pass short right intended for 82-D.Bowe INTERCEPTED by 24-M.Huff at KC 30. 24-M.Huff to KC 26 for 4 yards (82-D.Bowe).

Quarterback report card

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

  • B. Croyle (Kansas City Chiefs) · 30 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -6.7% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -3.56 total EPA
  • D. Culpepper (Las Vegas Raiders) · 25 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +6.4% CPOE · -0.11 EPA/play · -2.82 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLas Vegas RaidersKansas City Chiefs
Offensive EPA/play+0.062-0.026
Offensive success rate54.3%43.2%
Pass EPA/play-0.113-0.119
Rush EPA/play+0.282+0.097
Defensive EPA/play+0.026-0.062
Defensive success rate56.8%45.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Las Vegas Raiders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Las Vegas Raiders: +0.06 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Kansas City Chiefs: -0.03 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Kansas City Chiefs: 10 drives, -2.10 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 10 drives, +4.34 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Kobe SmithKansas City Chiefs — Kobe Smith (Q1 6:08)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — L. Jordan (Q3 6:10)
  • Kobe SmithKansas City Chiefs — Kobe Smith (Q3 0:47)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — J. Fargas (Q4 9:40)

Field goals

  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q1 11:35)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q2 10:48)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — Daveren Rayner (Q2 6:17)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the KC 7 (Q1 11:35) — (11:35) 11-S.Janikowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 10 (Q1 6:08) — (6:08) 21-K.Smith up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 6:02) — 6-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the KC 37 (Q2 10:48) — (10:48) 11-S.Janikowski 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LV 12 (Q2 6:17) — (6:17) 6-D.Rayner 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the KC 5 (Q3 6:10) — (6:10) 34-L.Jordan right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 6:04) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 5 (Q3 0:47) — (:47) 21-K.Smith up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 0:43) — 6-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the KC 14 (Q4 9:40) — (9:40) 25-J.Fargas up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 9:34) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 4:26) — (4:26) 21-K.Smith left tackle to LV 24 for -1 yards (52-K.Morrison, 53-T.Howard). [WPA -24.4% · EPA -3.52]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 13:34) — (13:34) 12-B.Croyle pass short right intended for 82-D.Bowe INTERCEPTED by 24-M.Huff at KC 30. 24-M.Huff to KC 26 for 4 yards (82-D.Bowe). [WPA -14.3% · EPA -4.71]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 10:06) — (10:06) (Shotgun) 8-D.Culpepper pass deep right to 84-J.Porter to KC 14 for 35 yards (49-B.Pollard). LV-84-J.Porter was injured during the play. [WPA +14.2% · EPA +2.41]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 8:31) — (8:31) 21-K.Smith up the middle to LV 28 for 19 yards (31-H.Eugene). [WPA +13.3% · EPA +3.07]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 9:40) — (9:40) 25-J.Fargas up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.5% · EPA +2.31]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 13:34) — (13:34) 12-B.Croyle pass short right intended for 82-D.Bowe INTERCEPTED by 24-M.Huff at KC 30. 24-M.Huff to KC 26 for 4 yards (82-D.Bowe). [WPA -14.3% · EPA -4.71]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 4:26) — (4:26) 21-K.Smith left tackle to LV 24 for -1 yards (52-K.Morrison, 53-T.Howard). [WPA -24.4% · EPA -3.52]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 4:39) — (4:39) (Shotgun) 8-D.Culpepper pass short right to 80-Z.Miller to LV 26 for 2 yards (59-D.Edwards, 20-B.Sapp). FUMBLES (59-D.Edwards), RECOVERED by KC-20-B.Sapp at LV 26. 20-B.Sapp to LV 26 for no gai [WPA -8.1% · EPA -3.34]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 8:31) — (8:31) 21-K.Smith up the middle to LV 28 for 19 yards (31-H.Eugene). [WPA +13.3% · EPA +3.07]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 11:35 · KC 7 · Score 3-0
    (11:35) 11-S.Janikowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  2. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 6:08 · LV 10 · Score 3-6
    (6:08) 21-K.Smith up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 6:02 · LV 2 · Score 3-7
    6-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  4. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 10:48 · KC 37 · Score 6-7
    (10:48) 11-S.Janikowski 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  5. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 6:17 · LV 12 · Score 6-10
    (6:17) 6-D.Rayner 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  6. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 6:10 · KC 5 · Score 12-10
    (6:10) 34-L.Jordan right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 6:04 · KC 2 · Score 13-10
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  8. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 0:47 · LV 5 · Score 13-16
    (:47) 21-K.Smith up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 0:43 · LV 2 · Score 13-17
    6-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  10. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 9:40 · KC 14 · Score 19-17
    (9:40) 25-J.Fargas up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 9:34 · KC 2 · Score 20-17
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

Key takeaways

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

  • Las Vegas Raiders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • J. Fargas (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • B. Croyle (KC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2007-11-25?

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20-17 in Week 12, 2007.

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

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 20, Kansas City Chiefs 17.

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

Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — K. Smith (Q1 6:08) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — L. Jordan (Q3 6:10) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — K. Smith (Q3 0:47) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Fargas (Q4 9:40) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 11:35, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 10:48, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — D. Rayner (Q2 6:17, 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?

B. Croyle (Kansas City Chiefs), 40.0% completion, -6.7% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -3.56 total passing EPA. D. Culpepper (Las Vegas Raiders), 60.0% completion, +6.4% CPOE, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -2.82 total passing EPA.

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

J. Fargas (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.53 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 23 snaps. Their top snap (+2.31 EPA): (9:40) 25-J.Fargas up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

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

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 2-8 Now 3-8 W

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 4-6 Now 4-7 L