Raiders 9–16 Patriots: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 2014

Quick answer

Winner: New England Patriots
Final score: New England Patriots 16–9 Las Vegas Raiders
Halftime: Las Vegas Raiders 3–10 New England Patriots at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: T. Brady
Top passer: T. Brady
Biggest EPA play: (:59) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right intended for 17-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 75-V.Wilf…
Game date: 2014-09-21

Game summary

The New England Patriots beat the Las Vegas Raiders 16–9 on 2014-09-21. T. Brady posted a game-high +7.01 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Las Vegas Raiders	3	0	6	0	0	9
New England Patriots	0	10	0	6	0	16

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

LVLas Vegas Raiders

+3NE 31

+3NE 19

+3NE 29

+3LV 18

NENew England Patriots

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 4:42FG
SJS. Janikowski
Points+3
Yard line
NE 31
Score
3-0
(4:42) 11-S.Janikowski 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
NENew England Patriots
Q2 4:18TD
RGR. Gronkowski
Points+6
Yard line
LV 6
Score
3-6
(4:18) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NENew England Patriots
Q2 4:14XP
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+1
Yard line
LV 2
Score
3-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:03FG
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+3
Yard line
LV 2
Score
3-10
(:03) 3-S.Gostkowski 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 9:43FG
SJS. Janikowski
Points+3
Yard line
NE 19
Score
6-10
(9:43) 11-S.Janikowski 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 2:25FG
SJS. Janikowski
Points+3
Yard line
NE 29
Score
9-10
(2:25) 11-S.Janikowski 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
NENew England Patriots
Q4 13:45FG
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+3
Yard line
LV 2
Score
9-13
(13:45) 3-S.Gostkowski 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
NENew England Patriots
Q4 6:24FG
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+3
Yard line
LV 18
Score
9-16
(6:24) 3-S.Gostkowski 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +7.01 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
2R. Gronkowski · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.87 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
3R. Streater · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.74 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
4J. Edelman · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.32 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
5Justin Jones · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.66 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
6A. Holmes · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.57 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
7Derek Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +2.38 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
8K. Thompkins · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.71 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.71 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

T. Brady — NE · Passing

T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+7.01) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.17 EPA per play.

T. Brady's top snap (+2.89 EPA): (9:48) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 87-R.Gronkowski to LV 49 for 22 yards (56-M.Burris; 26-U.Young).

Biggest single play (-4.37 EPA): Derek Carr — (:59) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right intended for 17-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 75-V.Wilfork at NE 10. 75-V.Wilfork to NE 11 for 1 yard (61-S.Wisniewski).

Quarterback report card

T. Brady led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 41 dropbacks · 58.5% completion · +0.4% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +7.01 total EPA
Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 37 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · -4.7% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +2.38 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Las Vegas Raiders	New England Patriots
Offensive EPA/play	-0.035	+0.026
Offensive success rate	36.5%	42.9%
Pass EPA/play	+0.064	+0.171
Rush EPA/play	-0.258	-0.171
Defensive EPA/play	-0.026	+0.035
Defensive success rate	57.1%	63.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Las Vegas Raiders: -0.04 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
New England Patriots: +0.03 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)

Las Vegas Raiders: 9 drives, -2.62 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
New England Patriots: 10 drives, +2.34 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

New England Patriots — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q2 4:18)

Field goals

Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q1 4:42)
New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski (Q2 0:03)
Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q3 9:43)
Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q3 2:25)
New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski (Q4 13:45)
New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski (Q4 6:24)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the NE 31 (Q1 4:42) — (4:42) 11-S.Janikowski 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King..

The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the LV 6 (Q2 4:18) — (4:18) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 4:14) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the LV 2 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 3-S.Gostkowski 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen..

The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 6–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the NE 19 (Q3 9:43) — (9:43) 11-S.Janikowski 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the NE 29 (Q3 2:25) — (2:25) 11-S.Janikowski 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King..

The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 6–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the LV 2 (Q4 13:45) — (13:45) 3-S.Gostkowski 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the LV 18 (Q4 6:24) — (6:24) 3-S.Gostkowski 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:59) — (:59) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right intended for 17-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 75-V.Wilfork at NE 10. 75-V.Wilfork to NE 11 for 1 yard (61-S.Wisniewski). [WPA -23.5% · EPA -4.37]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 1:08) — (1:08) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass incomplete deep left to 18-A.Holmes. PENALTY on NE-26-L.Ryan, Defensive Pass Interference, 24 yards, enforced at NE 30 - No Play. [WPA +13.3% · EPA +2.42]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 4:00) — (4:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 18-A.Holmes to NE 37 for 29 yards (26-L.Ryan). [WPA +11.6% · EPA +3.11]
New England Patriots (Q4 9:48) — (9:48) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 87-R.Gronkowski to LV 49 for 22 yards (56-M.Burris; 26-U.Young). [WPA +10.0% · EPA +2.89]
New England Patriots (Q2 7:13) — (7:13) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 34-S.Vereen to LV 36 for 9 yards (52-K.Mack). [WPA +9.0% · EPA +1.18]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:59) — (:59) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right intended for 17-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 75-V.Wilfork at NE 10. 75-V.Wilfork to NE 11 for 1 yard (61-S.Wisniewski). [WPA -23.5% · EPA -4.37]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 4:00) — (4:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 18-A.Holmes to NE 37 for 29 yards (26-L.Ryan). [WPA +11.6% · EPA +3.11]
New England Patriots (Q4 9:48) — (9:48) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 87-R.Gronkowski to LV 49 for 22 yards (56-M.Burris; 26-U.Young). [WPA +10.0% · EPA +2.89]
New England Patriots (Q2 4:18) — (4:18) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.1% · EPA +2.52]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 4:42 · NE 31 · Score 3-0
(4:42) 11-S.Janikowski 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 4:18 · LV 6 · Score 3-6
(4:18) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 4:14 · LV 2 · Score 3-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · LV 2 · Score 3-10
(:03) 3-S.Gostkowski 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 9:43 · NE 19 · Score 6-10
(9:43) 11-S.Janikowski 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 2:25 · NE 29 · Score 9-10
(2:25) 11-S.Janikowski 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 13:45 · LV 2 · Score 9-13
(13:45) 3-S.Gostkowski 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 6:24 · LV 18 · Score 9-16
(6:24) 3-S.Gostkowski 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.

Key takeaways

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

New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
T. Brady (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Derek Carr (LV) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs New England Patriots on 2014-09-21?

The New England Patriots beat the Las Vegas Raiders 16-9 in Week 3, 2014.

What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs New England Patriots?

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 3, New England Patriots 0; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 0, New England Patriots 10; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 6, New England Patriots 0; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 0, New England Patriots 6; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 9, New England Patriots 16.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs New England Patriots?

New England Patriots touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q2 4:18) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 4:42, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q3 9:43, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q3 2:25, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q4 13:45, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q4 6:24, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs New England Patriots?

T. Brady (New England Patriots), 58.5% completion, +0.4% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +7.01 total passing EPA. Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 56.8% completion, -4.7% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.38 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs New England Patriots?

T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.01 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (+2.89 EPA): (9:48) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 87-R.Gronkowski to LV 49 for 22 yards (56-M.Burris; 26-U.Young)..

Was Las Vegas Raiders vs New England Patriots a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. New England Patriots won 16-9 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L

New England Patriots

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W

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