Las Vegas Raiders vs. New England Patriots: 2005 Week 1 Recap

Game story

In Week 1 of the 2005 NFL season on 2005-09-08, the New England Patriots took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 30–20 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

K. Collins (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with +0.96 total EPA.

On the individual side, T. Brady (New England Patriots) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +15.83 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+21.4% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (9:04) 5-K.Collins pass to 18-R.Moss for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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 T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +15.83 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
2. 2 R. Moss · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +10.63 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play
3. 3 D. Branch · New England Patriots · Receiving · +10.04 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
4. 4 B. Watson · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.48 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.74 EPA/play
5. 5 J. Porter · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.26 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play
6. 6 C. Anderson · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
7. 7 T. Brown · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.11 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
8. 8 A. Whitted · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.21 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

• Las Vegas Raiders — C. Anderson (K. Collins pass) (Q1 56:56)
• New England Patriots — D. Branch (T. Brady pass) (Q1 47:10)
• Las Vegas Raiders — R. Moss (K. Collins pass) (Q2 39:04)
• New England Patriots — T. Dwight (T. Brady pass) (Q2 34:52)
• New England Patriots — C. Dillon (Q3 20:10)
• New England Patriots — C. Dillon (Q4 9:32)
• Las Vegas Raiders — C. Anderson (K. Collins pass) (Q4 3:09)

Field goals

• New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri (Q1 52:08)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NE 2 (Q1 56:56) — (11:56) LV 70-Badger eligible 5-K.Collins pass to 83-C.Anderson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 56:51) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the LV 8 (Q1 52:08) — (7:08) 4-A.Vinatieri 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the LV 18 (Q1 47:10) — (2:10) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 47:05) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NE 73 (Q2 39:04) — (9:04) 5-K.Collins pass to 18-R.Moss for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 38:52) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the LV 5 (Q2 34:52) — (4:52) 12-T.Brady pass to 86-T.Dwight for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 34:49) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller..

The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 6–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the LV 8 (Q3 20:10) — (5:10) 28-C.Dillon left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–6. New England Patriots found the end zone from the LV 2 (Q4 9:32) — (9:32) NE 90-Klecko eligible. 28-C.Dillon right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 9:29) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NE 5 (Q4 3:09) — (3:09) 5-K.Collins pass to 83-C.Anderson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

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

• Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 39:04) — (9:04) 5-K.Collins pass to 18-R.Moss for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +21.4% · EPA +6.50]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 20:58) — (5:58) 5-K.Collins pass INTERCEPTED by 75-V.Wilfork at LV 20. 75-V.Wilfork to LV 20 for no gain (66-L.Walker). Wilfork's 1st career interception. [WPA -15.2% · EPA -4.84]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 42:46) — (12:46) 5-K.Collins pass to 84-J.Porter to NE 24 for 27 yards (30-C.Scott, 26-E.Wilson). [WPA +13.9% · EPA +3.76]
• New England Patriots (Q1 47:10) — (2:10) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.0% · EPA +3.41]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 41:09) — (11:09) 11-S.Janikowski 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. [WPA -8.5% · EPA -3.53]

Impact plays

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

• Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 39:04) — (9:04) 5-K.Collins pass to 18-R.Moss for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +21.4% · EPA +6.50]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 20:58) — (5:58) 5-K.Collins pass INTERCEPTED by 75-V.Wilfork at LV 20. 75-V.Wilfork to LV 20 for no gain (66-L.Walker). Wilfork's 1st career interception. [WPA -15.2% · EPA -4.84]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 42:46) — (12:46) 5-K.Collins pass to 84-J.Porter to NE 24 for 27 yards (30-C.Scott, 26-E.Wilson). [WPA +13.9% · EPA +3.76]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 41:09) — (11:09) 11-S.Janikowski 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. [WPA -8.5% · EPA -3.53]

Quarterback report card

K.Collins led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• K.Collins (Las Vegas Raiders) · 47 dropbacks · 38.3% completion · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.96 total EPA
• T.Brady (New England Patriots) · 41 dropbacks · 58.5% completion · +0.39 EPA/play · +15.83 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Las Vegas Raiders: 14 drives, -0.67 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
• New England Patriots: 14 drives, +6.47 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

• New England Patriots leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• T. Brady (New England Patriots) 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.

1. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 56:56 · NE 2 · Score 6-0
   (11:56) LV 70-Badger eligible 5-K.Collins pass to 83-C.Anderson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 56:51 · NE 2 · Score 7-0
   11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
3. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 52:08 · LV 8 · Score 7-3
   (7:08) 4-A.Vinatieri 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
4. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 47:10 · LV 18 · Score 7-9
   (2:10) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 47:05 · LV 2 · Score 7-10
   4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
6. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 39:04 · NE 73 · Score 13-10
   (9:04) 5-K.Collins pass to 18-R.Moss for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 38:52 · NE 2 · Score 14-10
   11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
8. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 34:52 · LV 5 · Score 14-16
   (4:52) 12-T.Brady pass to 86-T.Dwight for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 34:49 · LV 2 · Score 14-17
   4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
10. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 20:10 · LV 8 · Score 14-23
    (5:10) 28-C.Dillon left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 9:32 · LV 2 · Score 14-29
    (9:32) NE 90-Klecko eligible. 28-C.Dillon right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
12. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 9:29 · LV 2 · Score 14-30
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
13. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 3:09 · NE 5 · Score 20-30
    (3:09) 5-K.Collins pass to 83-C.Anderson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.