Game story
In Week 2 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-09-19, the Las Vegas Raiders took care of business against the Minnesota Vikings, pulling away with a 22–17 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Cunningham (Minnesota Vikings) paced the passing game, with +3.48 total EPA.
On the individual side, R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.22 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+54.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Minnesota Vikings changed the game: M.Husted kicks 62 yards from OAK 30 to MIN 8. D.Palmer to MIN 24 for 16 yards (E.Barton).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Raiders | 0 | 6 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Gannon · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +7.22 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
- 2 C. Carter · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.79 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 3 R. Gannon · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +4.70 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 4 T. Brown · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.31 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 5 J. Reed · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.13 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 6 R. Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.80 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 7 R. Cunningham · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +3.48 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 8 C. Crumpler · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.22 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Gannon — LV · Rushing
R. Gannon posted the highest total EPA (+7.22) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Las Vegas Raiders's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.20 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.01 EPA) came from Minnesota Vikings: (8:55) R.Cunningham pass INTERCEPTED by R.Maryland (G.Biekert) at MIN 32. R.Maryland to MIN 30 for 2 yards (R.Cunningham).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player
- Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player
- Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LV 31 (Q1 51:13) — (6:13) R.Cunningham pass to C.Crumpler for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 50:03) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 6–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the MIN 18 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) M.Husted 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the LV 19 (Q2 41:34) — (11:34) G.Anderson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the MIN 19 (Q2 30:41) — (:41) M.Husted 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz..
The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 16–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the MIN 9 (Q3 25:38) — (10:38) R.Gannon pass to J.Jett for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 23:55) — M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the MIN 24 (Q3 23:37) — (8:37) M.Husted 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the MIN 5 (Q3 20:22) — (5:22) R.Gannon up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LV 28 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) R.Cunningham pass to J.Reed for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 14:06) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 60:00) — M.Husted kicks 62 yards from OAK 30 to MIN 8. D.Palmer to MIN 24 for 16 yards (E.Barton).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) R.Cunningham pass to J.Reed for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 33:32) — (3:32) G.Anderson 42 yard field goal is BLOCKED (C.Woodson), Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger, RECOVERED by OAK-K.Williams at OAK 28. K.Williams to MIN 49 for 23 yards (K.Mays).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 7:23) — (7:23) T.Wheatley left end to MIN 31 for -4 yards (D.Rudd). FUMBLES (D.Rudd), RECOVERED by MIN-D.Clemons at MIN 32.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 23:55) — (8:55) R.Cunningham pass INTERCEPTED by R.Maryland (G.Biekert) at MIN 32. R.Maryland to MIN 30 for 2 yards (R.Cunningham).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 23:55) — (8:55) R.Cunningham pass INTERCEPTED by R.Maryland (G.Biekert) at MIN 32. R.Maryland to MIN 30 for 2 yards (R.Cunningham).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 48:19) — (3:19) R.Cunningham FUMBLES (Aborted) at OAK 24, RECOVERED by OAK-R.Maryland at OAK 25.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 7:23) — (7:23) T.Wheatley left end to MIN 31 for -4 yards (D.Rudd). FUMBLES (D.Rudd), RECOVERED by MIN-D.Clemons at MIN 32.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) R.Cunningham pass to J.Reed for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
R.Cunningham led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Cunningham (Minnesota Vikings) · 47 dropbacks · 48.9% completion · +0.07 EPA/play · +3.48 total EPA
- R.Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) · 36 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · +0.13 EPA/play · +4.70 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.027 | -0.081 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.3% | 37.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.182 | +0.074 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.118 | -0.612 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.081 | -0.027 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.2% | 57.7% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Las Vegas Raiders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Las Vegas Raiders: 12 drives, +2.60 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, -6.65 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.
- R. Gannon (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.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 51:13 · LV 31 · Score 0-6
(6:13) R.Cunningham pass to C.Crumpler for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 50:03 · LV 2 · Score 0-7
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 45:00 · MIN 18 · Score 3-7
(15:00) M.Husted 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 41:34 · LV 19 · Score 3-10
(11:34) G.Anderson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 30:41 · MIN 19 · Score 6-10
(:41) M.Husted 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 25:38 · MIN 9 · Score 12-10
(10:38) R.Gannon pass to J.Jett for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 23:55 · MIN 2 · Score 13-10
M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 23:37 · MIN 24 · Score 16-10
(8:37) M.Husted 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 20:22 · MIN 5 · Score 22-10
(5:22) R.Gannon up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · LV 28 · Score 22-16
(15:00) R.Cunningham pass to J.Reed for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 14:06 · LV 2 · Score 22-17
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Minnesota Vikings?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Minnesota Vikings 22-17 in Week 2, 1999 on 1999-09-19.
What was the final score of Las Vegas Raiders vs Minnesota Vikings?
The final score was Las Vegas Raiders 22, Minnesota Vikings 17 (LV 22-17 MIN) in Week 2, 1999 on 1999-09-19.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 6, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 16, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 22, Minnesota Vikings 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 51:13) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 25:38) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 20:22) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — unlisted player (Q2 45:00, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — unlisted player (Q2 41:34, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — unlisted player (Q2 30:41, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — unlisted player (Q3 23:37, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Minnesota Vikings?
R. Cunningham (Minnesota Vikings), 48.9% completion, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +3.48 total passing EPA. R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders), 58.3% completion, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +4.70 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Las Vegas Raiders vs Minnesota Vikings?
R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) led the game in total EPA with +7.22 on rushing plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.01 EPA): (8:55) R.Cunningham pass INTERCEPTED by R.Maryland (G.Biekert) at MIN 32. R.Maryland to MIN 30 for 2 yards (R.Cunningham).. The biggest win-probability swing was +54.6%.
Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 22-17 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
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