Las Vegas Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs: 2009 Week 2 Recap

Game story

In Week 2 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-09-20, the Las Vegas Raiders took care of business against the Kansas City Chiefs, pulling away with a 13–10 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

M. Cassel (Kansas City Chiefs) paced the passing game, with -6.30 total EPA, and -1.5% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, D. Bowe (Kansas City Chiefs) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.59 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+26.3% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (1:47) (Shotgun) 2-J.Russell pass deep middle to 19-T.Watkins to KC 14 for 28 yards (44-J.Page).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 D. Bowe · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.59 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
2. 2 J. Battle · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +2.94 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
3. 3 B. Wade · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.87 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
4. 4 T. Watkins · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
5. 5 L. Johnson · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.80 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
6. 6 M. Bush · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.41 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
7. 7 Q. Lawrence · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +1.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
8. 8 M. Cox · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +0.88 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Kansas City Chiefs — D. Bowe (M. Cassel pass) (Q4 2:45)
• Las Vegas Raiders — D. McFadden (Q4 1:12)

Field goals

• Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop (Q1 47:03)
• Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q2 35:31)
• Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q3 23:38)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 3–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LV 5 (Q1 47:03) — (2:03) 6-R.Succop 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the KC 31 (Q2 35:31) — (5:31) 11-S.Janikowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, 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 36 (Q3 23:38) — (8:38) 11-S.Janikowski 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 29 (Q4 2:45) — (2:45) 7-M.Cassel pass deep left to 82-D.Bowe for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 2:38) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the KC 5 (Q4 1:12) — (1:12) 20-D.McFadden left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 1:07) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 1:47) — (1:47) (Shotgun) 2-J.Russell pass deep middle to 19-T.Watkins to KC 14 for 28 yards (44-J.Page). [WPA +26.3% · EPA +3.24]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 2:45) — (2:45) 7-M.Cassel pass deep left to 82-D.Bowe for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +20.2% · EPA +3.56]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 4:27) — (4:27) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass short left to 84-B.Engram to LV 40 for 12 yards (24-M.Huff). [WPA +17.1% · EPA +1.91]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 30:14) — (:14) 7-M.Cassel pass short left to 29-D.Savage to LV 8 for 1 yard (21-N.Asomugha). [WPA -15.6% · EPA -3.32]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 14:17) — (14:17) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass deep middle intended for 29-D.Savage INTERCEPTED by 24-M.Huff at LV 8. 24-M.Huff to LV 6 for -2 yards (29-D.Savage). [WPA -13.7% · EPA -2.15]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 26:38) — (11:38) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass short middle intended for 89-S.Ryan INTERCEPTED by 24-M.Huff at LV 41. 24-M.Huff to KC 49 for 10 yards (7-M.Cassel). [WPA -9.4% · EPA -4.49]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 2:45) — (2:45) 7-M.Cassel pass deep left to 82-D.Bowe for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +20.2% · EPA +3.56]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 30:14) — (:14) 7-M.Cassel pass short left to 29-D.Savage to LV 8 for 1 yard (21-N.Asomugha). [WPA -15.6% · EPA -3.32]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 1:47) — (1:47) (Shotgun) 2-J.Russell pass deep middle to 19-T.Watkins to KC 14 for 28 yards (44-J.Page). [WPA +26.3% · EPA +3.24]

Quarterback report card

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

• M.Cassel (Kansas City Chiefs) · 48 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -1.5% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -6.30 total EPA
• J.Russell (Las Vegas Raiders) · 28 dropbacks · 25.0% completion · -27.6% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -4.67 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Las Vegas Raiders -0.03, Kansas City Chiefs -0.07) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

• Kansas City Chiefs: 11 drives, -6.89 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
• Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, -2.03 total EPA, 3 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.
• D. Bowe (Kansas City Chiefs) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• J. Russell (LV) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 47:03 · LV 5 · Score 0-3
   (2:03) 6-R.Succop 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
2. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 35:31 · KC 31 · Score 3-3
   (5:31) 11-S.Janikowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
3. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 23:38 · KC 36 · Score 6-3
   (8:38) 11-S.Janikowski 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
4. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 2:45 · LV 29 · Score 6-9
   (2:45) 7-M.Cassel pass deep left to 82-D.Bowe for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 2:38 · LV 2 · Score 6-10
   6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
6. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 1:12 · KC 5 · Score 12-10
   (1:12) 20-D.McFadden left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 1:07 · KC 2 · Score 13-10
   11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.