Game story
In Week 6 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-10-13, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 28–13 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with -3.19 total EPA.
On the individual side, T. Holt (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.50 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-15.5% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (12:57) 32-Z.Crockett left tackle to LA 3 for no gain (79-R.Pickett).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Raiders | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 28 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Holt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +7.50 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 2 M. Bulger · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +7.24 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 3 J. Rice · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.24 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 4 I. Bruce · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.05 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 5 M. Faulk · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +3.51 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 6 C. Garner · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +3.15 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 7 C. Garner · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.13 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 8 T. Brown · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Holt — LA · Receiving
T. Holt posted the highest total EPA (+7.50) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.25 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.72 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (:29) 10-M.Bulger FUMBLES (Aborted) at LV 1, touched at LV 1, RECOVERED by LV-94-T.Bryant at LV 2. 94-T.Bryant to LV 2 for no gain (28-M.Faulk). Fumbled on the exchange from the QB.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — I. Bruce (M. Bulger pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Faulk (M. Bulger pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Bulger
- Las Vegas Raiders — T. Kirby (R. Gannon pass)
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- 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: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LV 7 (Q1 52:27) — (7:27) 10-M.Bulger pass to 80-I.Bruce for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 52:21) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LV 13 (Q2 40:39); Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 40:32) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LA 25 (Q2 35:19) — (5:19) 11-S.Janikowski 43 yard field goal 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 LA 14 (Q3 23:01) — (8:01) 11-S.Janikowski 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 14–7. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LV 10 (Q4 13:49) — (13:49) 10-M.Bulger pass to 28-M.Faulk for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 13:40) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q4 11:19) — (11:19) 10-M.Bulger up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 11:15) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LA 2 (Q4 8:11) — (8:11) 12-R.Gannon pass to 42-T.Kirby for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 8:05) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point 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.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 57:57) — (12:57) 32-Z.Crockett left tackle to LA 3 for no gain (79-R.Pickett).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 59:52) — (14:52) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice pushed ob at LA 12 for 53 yards (22-T.Fisher).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 54:29) — (9:29) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt to LV 18 for 50 yards (26-R.Woodson).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 16:01) — (1:01) 12-R.Gannon pass incomplete to 86-R.Williams.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 33:45) — (3:45) 12-R.Gannon sacked at LV 31 for -7 yards (91-L.Little). FUMBLES (91-L.Little), touched at LV 31, RECOVERED by LA-98-G.Wistrom at LV 35. 98-G.Wistrom to LV 34 for 1 yard (84-J.Porter).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 30:29) — (:29) 10-M.Bulger FUMBLES (Aborted) at LV 1, touched at LV 1, RECOVERED by LV-94-T.Bryant at LV 2. 94-T.Bryant to LV 2 for no gain (28-M.Faulk). Fumbled on the exchange from the QB.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 12:23) — (12:23) 12-R.Gannon pass intended for 84-J.Porter INTERCEPTED by 98-G.Wistrom (92-D.Lewis) at LV 35. 98-G.Wistrom to LV 33 for 2 yards (73-F.Middleton).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 15:55) — (:55) 11-S.Janikowski 35 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 33:45) — (3:45) 12-R.Gannon sacked at LV 31 for -7 yards (91-L.Little). FUMBLES (91-L.Little), touched at LV 31, RECOVERED by LA-98-G.Wistrom at LV 35. 98-G.Wistrom to LV 34 for 1 yard (84-J.Porter).
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) · 51 dropbacks · 58.8% completion · -0.06 EPA/play · -3.19 total EPA
- M.Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) · 26 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · +0.28 EPA/play · +7.24 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.150 | -0.000 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.9% | 41.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.069 | +0.278 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.135 | -0.138 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.000 | +0.150 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.3% | 58.1% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Rams held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.00 vs -0.15), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Los Angeles Rams: 13 drives, -0.03 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 13 drives, -12.90 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Rams leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- T. Holt (Los Angeles Rams) 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.
- Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 52:27 · LV 7 · Score 0-6
(7:27) 10-M.Bulger pass to 80-I.Bruce for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 52:21 · LV 2 · Score 0-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 40:39 · LV 13 · Score 0-13
(10:39) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LV-53-B.Romanowski, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Play Challe - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 40:32 · LV 2 · Score 0-14
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 35:19 · LA 25 · Score 3-14
(5:19) 11-S.Janikowski 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 23:01 · LA 14 · Score 6-14
(8:01) 11-S.Janikowski 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 13:49 · LV 10 · Score 6-20
(13:49) 10-M.Bulger pass to 28-M.Faulk for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 13:40 · LV 2 · Score 6-21
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 11:19 · LV 1 · Score 6-27
(11:19) 10-M.Bulger up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 11:15 · LV 2 · Score 6-28
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 8:11 · LA 2 · Score 12-28
(8:11) 12-R.Gannon pass to 42-T.Kirby for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 8:05 · LA 2 · Score 13-28
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Las Vegas Raiders 28-13 in Week 6, 2002 on 2002-10-13.
What was the final score of Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Las Vegas Raiders 13, Los Angeles Rams 28 (LV 13-28 LA) in Week 6, 2002 on 2002-10-13.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Los Angeles Rams 14; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 13, Los Angeles Rams 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Rams?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — I. Bruce (M. Bulger pass) (Q1 52:27) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass) (Q2 40:39) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — M. Faulk (M. Bulger pass) (Q4 13:49) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — M. Bulger (Q4 11:19) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — T. Kirby (R. Gannon pass) (Q4 8:11) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 35:19, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q3 23:01, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Rams?
R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders), 58.8% completion, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -3.19 total passing EPA. M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams), 53.8% completion, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +7.24 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Rams?
T. Holt (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +7.50 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.72 EPA): (:29) 10-M.Bulger FUMBLES (Aborted) at LV 1, touched at LV 1, RECOVERED by LV-94-T.Bryant at LV 2. 94-T.Bryant to LV 2 for no gain (28-M.Faulk). Fumbled on the exchange from the QB. The biggest win-probability swing was -15.5%.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 4-0 Now 4-1 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 0-5 Now 1-5 W
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