Game story
In Week 3 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-09-22, the Minnesota Vikings took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 34–14 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with -1.48 total EPA, and +8.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, K. Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.64 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+8.7% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Minnesota Vikings changed the game: (4:38) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 33-D.Cook to MIN 31 for 18 yards (91-B.Mayowa) [99-A.Key]. PENALTY on LV-99-A.Key, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at MIN 31.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Raiders | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Cousins · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +13.64 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 2 D. Waller · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +11.51 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
- 3 D. Cook · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.12 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 4 A. Thielen · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.01 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 5 I. Smith · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.79 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 6 T. Williams · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.72 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 7 D. Cook · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +2.11 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 8 H. Renfrow · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
K. Cousins — MIN · Passing
K. Cousins posted the highest total EPA (+13.64) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Minnesota Vikings's efficiency. Across 25 counted snaps, they averaged +0.55 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.37 EPA) came from Las Vegas Raiders: (14:23) (No Huddle) 4-D.Carr pass short right intended for 87-F.Moreau INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith at LV 43. 22-H.Smith to LV 30 for 13 yards (87-F.Moreau).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Thielen (K. Cousins pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — D. Cook
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Thielen
- Las Vegas Raiders — J. Nelson (D. Carr pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Mattison
- Las Vegas Raiders — T. Williams (D. Carr pass)
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — D. Bailey
- Minnesota Vikings — D. Bailey
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 35 (Q1 56:31) — (11:31) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 19-A.Thielen for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-P.Hall].; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q1 56:21) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 33-D.Cook right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 44:55) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q2 41:09) — (11:09) (No Huddle) 19-A.Thielen right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 41:06) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the MIN 29 (Q2 37:33) — (7:33) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 15-J.Nelson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 37:26) — 8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LV 10 (Q3 22:32) — (7:32) 25-A.Mattison up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q3 22:28) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–6. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the LV 31 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 5-D.Bailey 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the LV 6 (Q4 3:49) — (3:49) 5-D.Bailey 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the MIN 11 (Q4 1:26) — (1:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 16-T.Williams for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 1:23) — 8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 49:38) — (4:38) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 33-D.Cook to MIN 31 for 18 yards (91-B.Mayowa) [99-A.Key]. PENALTY on LV-99-A.Key, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at MIN 31.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 56:31) — (11:31) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 19-A.Thielen for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-P.Hall].
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 57:10) — (12:10) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 84-I.Smith to LV 35 for 20 yards (42-K.Joseph).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 44:23) — (14:23) (No Huddle) 4-D.Carr pass short right intended for 87-F.Moreau INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith at LV 43. 22-H.Smith to LV 30 for 13 yards (87-F.Moreau).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 58:51) — (13:51) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass incomplete short left to 19-A.Thielen. PENALTY on LV-21-G.Conley, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at MIN 25 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 44:23) — (14:23) (No Huddle) 4-D.Carr pass short right intended for 87-F.Moreau INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith at LV 43. 22-H.Smith to LV 30 for 13 yards (87-F.Moreau).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 49:38) — (4:38) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 33-D.Cook to MIN 31 for 18 yards (91-B.Mayowa) [99-A.Key]. PENALTY on LV-99-A.Key, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at MIN 31.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 8:35) — (8:35) 8-D.Carlson 51 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 18:19) — (3:19) 75-B.Parker reported in as eligible. 28-J.Jacobs up the middle to MIN 39 for no gain (54-E.Kendricks; 99-D.Hunter).
Quarterback report card
D.Carr led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 39 dropbacks · 69.2% completion · +8.3% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.48 total EPA
- K.Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) · 25 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · -0.2% CPOE · +0.55 EPA/play · +13.64 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.102 | +0.219 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.4% | 51.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.038 | +0.546 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.145 | +0.049 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.219 | +0.102 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.7% | 61.6% |
By the numbers
Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs -0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Las Vegas Raiders: 9 drives, -7.44 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 10 drives, +16.66 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Minnesota Vikings leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- K. Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- D. Carr (LV) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 56:31 · LV 35 · Score 0-6
(11:31) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 19-A.Thielen for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-P.Hall]. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 56:21 · LV 15 · Score 0-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · LV 1 · Score 0-13
(15:00) 33-D.Cook right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 44:55 · LV 15 · Score 0-14
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 41:09 · LV 1 · Score 0-20
(11:09) (No Huddle) 19-A.Thielen right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 41:06 · LV 15 · Score 0-21
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 37:33 · MIN 29 · Score 6-21
(7:33) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 15-J.Nelson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 37:26 · MIN 15 · Score 7-21
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 22:32 · LV 10 · Score 7-27
(7:32) 25-A.Mattison up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 22:28 · LV 15 · Score 7-28
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · LV 31 · Score 7-31
(15:00) 5-D.Bailey 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 3:49 · LV 6 · Score 7-34
(3:49) 5-D.Bailey 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 1:26 · MIN 11 · Score 13-34
(1:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 16-T.Williams for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 1:23 · MIN 15 · Score 14-34
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Minnesota Vikings?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Las Vegas Raiders 34-14 in Week 3, 2019 on 2019-09-22.
What was the final score of Las Vegas Raiders vs Minnesota Vikings?
The final score was Las Vegas Raiders 14, Minnesota Vikings 34 (LV 14-34 MIN) in Week 3, 2019 on 2019-09-22.
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 7, Minnesota Vikings 14; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Minnesota Vikings 6; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 14, Minnesota Vikings 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Thielen (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 56:31) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Cook (Q2 45:00) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Thielen (Q2 41:09) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Nelson (D. Carr pass) (Q2 37:33) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Mattison (Q3 22:32) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — T. Williams (D. Carr pass) (Q4 1:26) Minnesota Vikings field goal — D. Bailey (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — D. Bailey (Q4 3:49, 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?
D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 69.2% completion, +8.3% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.48 total passing EPA. K. Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 60.0% completion, -0.2% CPOE, +0.55 EPA per dropback, +13.64 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Las Vegas Raiders vs Minnesota Vikings?
K. Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) led the game in total EPA with +13.64 on passing plays. across 25 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.37 EPA): (14:23) (No Huddle) 4-D.Carr pass short right intended for 87-F.Moreau INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith at LV 43. 22-H.Smith to LV 30 for 13 yards (87-F.Moreau).. The biggest win-probability swing was +8.7%.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
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