Game story
In Week 12 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-11-19, the Las Vegas Raiders took care of business against the New Orleans Saints, pulling away with a 31–22 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 23 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with +13.02 total EPA.
On the individual side, R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.02 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+42.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: T.Gowin kicks 71 yards from NO 30 to OAK -1. D.Dunn to OAK 17 for 18 yards (R.Kelly).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Raiders | 3 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 31 |
| New Orleans Saints | 0 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 22 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Gannon · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +13.02 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 2 T. Brown · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +8.27 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play
- 3 A. Rison · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.34 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.34 EPA/play
- 4 R. Jordan · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.47 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play
- 5 T. Smith · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +2.61 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 6 W. Jackson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 7 N. Kaufman · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.40 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
- 8 J. Blake · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +1.53 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Gannon — LV · Passing
R. Gannon posted the highest total EPA (+13.02) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Las Vegas Raiders's efficiency. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.92 EPA) came from New Orleans Saints: (4:03) (Shotgun) A.Brooks pass to W.Jackson for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 21, Run 32
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player
- Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player
- New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
- Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player
- Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player
- New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player
- New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
- New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
- New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the NO 31 (Q1 49:39) — (4:39) S.Janikowski 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 14–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NO 34 (Q2 41:49) — (11:49) R.Gannon pass to A.Rison for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, Run 17; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 41:38) — S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NO 6 (Q2 36:19) — (6:19) Z.Crockett right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 36:15) — S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LV 53 (Q2 34:03) — (4:03) (Shotgun) A.Brooks pass to W.Jackson for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 21, Run 32; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 33:53) — D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 6–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the LV 25 (Q3 23:59) — (8:59) D.Brien 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the LV 22 (Q3 18:13) — (3:13) D.Brien 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin..
The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 14–9. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NO 21 (Q4 12:10) — (12:10) R.Gannon pass to T.Brown for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 21, Run 0; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 12:05) — S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the LV 15 (Q4 7:45) — (7:45) D.Brien 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NO 6 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) Z.Crockett right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 1:55) — S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LV 9 (Q4 1:13) — (1:13) (Shotgun) A.Brooks pass to W.Jackson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 9, Run 0.
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 60:00) — T.Gowin kicks 71 yards from NO 30 to OAK -1. D.Dunn to OAK 17 for 18 yards (R.Kelly).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 43:22) — (13:22) A.Brooks pass intended for W.Jackson INTERCEPTED by C.Woodson at NO 47. C.Woodson ran ob at NO 47 for no gain.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 41:49) — (11:49) R.Gannon pass to A.Rison for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, Run 17
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 22:38) — (7:38) R.Gannon sacked at OAK 17 for 0 yards (J.Johnson). FUMBLES (J.Johnson), RECOVERED by NO-K.Mitchell at OAK 22.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 19:47) — (4:47) D.Brien 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin. PENALTY on OAK-E.Alexander, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at OAK 26 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 34:03) — (4:03) (Shotgun) A.Brooks pass to W.Jackson for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 21, Run 32
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 41:49) — (11:49) R.Gannon pass to A.Rison for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, Run 17
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) Z.Crockett right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 43:22) — (13:22) A.Brooks pass intended for W.Jackson INTERCEPTED by C.Woodson at NO 47. C.Woodson ran ob at NO 47 for no gain.
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) · 32 dropbacks · 43.8% completion · +0.41 EPA/play · +13.02 total EPA
- A.Brooks (New Orleans Saints) · 29 dropbacks · 48.3% completion · +0.00 EPA/play · +0.04 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.163 | +0.038 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.9% | 39.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.407 | +0.044 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.074 | -0.130 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.038 | -0.163 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.9% | 58.1% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Las Vegas Raiders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs +0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Las Vegas Raiders: 12 drives, +14.05 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, +3.28 total EPA, 5 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.
- 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.
- Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 49:39 · NO 31 · Score 3-0
(4:39) S.Janikowski 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 41:49 · NO 34 · Score 9-0
(11:49) R.Gannon pass to A.Rison for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, Run 17 - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 41:38 · NO 2 · Score 10-0
S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 36:19 · NO 6 · Score 16-0
(6:19) Z.Crockett right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 36:15 · NO 2 · Score 17-0
S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 34:03 · LV 53 · Score 17-6
(4:03) (Shotgun) A.Brooks pass to W.Jackson for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 21, Run 32 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 33:53 · LV 2 · Score 17-7
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 23:59 · LV 25 · Score 17-10
(8:59) D.Brien 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 18:13 · LV 22 · Score 17-13
(3:13) D.Brien 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 12:10 · NO 21 · Score 23-13
(12:10) R.Gannon pass to T.Brown for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 21, Run 0 - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 12:05 · NO 2 · Score 24-13
S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 7:45 · LV 15 · Score 24-16
(7:45) D.Brien 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Houser, Holder-T.Gowin. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · NO 6 · Score 30-16
(2:00) Z.Crockett right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 1:55 · NO 2 · Score 31-16
S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 1:13 · LV 9 · Score 31-22
(1:13) (Shotgun) A.Brooks pass to W.Jackson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 9, Run 0
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs New Orleans Saints?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the New Orleans Saints 31-22 in Week 12, 2000 on 2000-11-19.
What was the final score of Las Vegas Raiders vs New Orleans Saints?
The final score was Las Vegas Raiders 31, New Orleans Saints 22 (LV 31-22 NO) in Week 12, 2000 on 2000-11-19.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 3, New Orleans Saints 0; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 14, New Orleans Saints 7; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 0, New Orleans Saints 6; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 14, New Orleans Saints 9; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 31, New Orleans Saints 22.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs New Orleans Saints?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 41:49) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 36:19) New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 34:03) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 12:10) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 2:00) New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 1:13) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — unlisted player (Q1 49:39, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — unlisted player (Q3 23:59, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — unlisted player (Q3 18:13, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — unlisted player (Q4 7:45, 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 Orleans Saints?
R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders), 43.8% completion, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +13.02 total passing EPA. A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints), 48.3% completion, +0.00 EPA per dropback, +0.04 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Las Vegas Raiders vs New Orleans Saints?
R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) led the game in total EPA with +13.02 on passing plays. across 32 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.92 EPA): (4:03) (Shotgun) A.Brooks pass to W.Jackson for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 21, Run 32. The biggest win-probability swing was +42.2%.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 8-2 Now 9-2 W
New Orleans Saints
Entered 7-3 Now 7-4 L
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