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NFL · Week 1 · September 7, 2014 · 11 min read

Las Vegas Raiders vs. New York Jets: 2014 Week 1 Recap

Jets defeat Raiders 19–14 in Week 1

Justin Jones led Fantasy Impact as Jets prevailed in a 14–19 Week 1 finish.

Las Vegas Raiders 14 0–1
Final 14–19
New York Jets 19 1–0 Winner
Winner
New York Jets
Final score
14–19
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 7–10 New York Jets
Top passer
Geno Smith
FantasyHQ MVP
Justin Jones
Game date
September 7, 2014

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • Justin Jones
    Justin Jones 3 REC · 34 YDS · 1 TD +3.8 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Streater 5 REC · 46 YDS · 1 TD +3.0 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Leonhardt 1 REC · 12 YDS +1.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jets

  • Geno Smith
    Geno Smith 23/37 · 231 YDS · 1 TD +3.4 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Cumberland 4 REC · 50 YDS +2.6 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Kerley 5 REC · 38 YDS +2.0 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The New York Jets defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 19–14 in Week 1 of the 2014 NFL season on 2014-09-07, a matchup that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half. The decisive swing (-18.8% win probability) came in the second quarter when New York Jets swung the momentum.

In Week 1 of the 2014 NFL season on 2014-09-07, the New York Jets took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 19–14 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

G. Smith (New York Jets) paced the passing game, with +3.37 total EPA, and +11.7% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, J. Jones (Las Vegas Raiders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +3.78 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-18.8% win probability) landed in the second quarter when New York Jets changed the game: (11:16) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith right end to LV 4 for -1 yards (38-T.Carrie). FUMBLES (38-T.Carrie), RECOVERED by LV-38-T.Carrie at LV 4. 38-T.Carrie to LV 4 for no gain (66-W.Colon). The Replay Official

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Las Vegas Raiders7007014
New York Jets3736019

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

  1. 1 J. Jones · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.78 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
  2. 2 G. Smith · New York Jets · Passing · +3.37 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
  3. 3 R. Streater · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.96 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
  4. 4 J. Cumberland · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
  5. 5 J. Kerley · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.96 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
  6. 6 C. Johnson · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.90 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  7. 7 C. Ivory · New York Jets · Rushing · +1.88 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  8. 8 B. Leonhardt · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.19 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

J. Jones — LV · Receiving

J. Jones posted the highest total EPA (+3.78) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Las Vegas Raiders's efficiency. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.26 EPA per play.

The signature play (+5.61 EPA) came from New York Jets: (8:16) (Shotgun) 33-C.Ivory left guard for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Las Vegas Raiders — R. Streater (D. Carr pass) (Q1 47:48)
  • New York Jets — C. Johnson (G. Smith pass) (Q2 30:31)
  • New York Jets — C. Ivory (Q4 8:16)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — J. Jones (D. Carr pass) (Q4 1:27)

Field goals

  • New York Jets — N. Folk (Q1 54:20)
  • New York Jets — N. Folk (Q3 17:42)

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 7–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the LV 27 (Q1 54:20) — (9:20) 2-N.Folk 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NYJ 12 (Q1 47:48) — (2:48) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 80-R.Streater for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 47:43) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King..

The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the LV 5 (Q2 30:31) — (:31) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 21-C.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 30:30) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley..

The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the LV 24 (Q3 17:42) — (2:42) 2-N.Folk 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley..

The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–6. New York Jets found the end zone from the LV 71 (Q4 8:16) — (8:16) (Shotgun) 33-C.Ivory left guard for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NYJ 30 (Q4 1:27); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 1:21) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King..

Turning points

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

  • New York Jets (Q2 41:16) — (11:16) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith right end to LV 4 for -1 yards (38-T.Carrie). FUMBLES (38-T.Carrie), RECOVERED by LV-38-T.Carrie at LV 4. 38-T.Carrie to LV 4 for no gain (66-W.Colon). The Replay Official [WPA -18.8% · EPA -5.12]
  • New York Jets (Q1 51:06) — (6:06) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right intended for 87-E.Decker INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Woodson at NYJ 30. 24-C.Woodson to NYJ 28 for 2 yards (87-E.Decker). [WPA -17.8% · EPA -4.74]
  • New York Jets (Q2 44:06) — (14:06) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith scrambles up the middle to LV 33 for 17 yards (24-C.Woodson). [WPA +12.4% · EPA +2.74]
  • New York Jets (Q4 8:16) — (8:16) (Shotgun) 33-C.Ivory left guard for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.9% · EPA +5.61]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 47:48) — (2:48) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 80-R.Streater for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.4% · EPA +2.87]

Impact plays

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

  • New York Jets (Q4 8:16) — (8:16) (Shotgun) 33-C.Ivory left guard for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.9% · EPA +5.61]
  • New York Jets (Q2 41:16) — (11:16) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith right end to LV 4 for -1 yards (38-T.Carrie). FUMBLES (38-T.Carrie), RECOVERED by LV-38-T.Carrie at LV 4. 38-T.Carrie to LV 4 for no gain (66-W.Colon). The Replay Official [WPA -18.8% · EPA -5.12]
  • New York Jets (Q1 51:06) — (6:06) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right intended for 87-E.Decker INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Woodson at NYJ 30. 24-C.Woodson to NYJ 28 for 2 yards (87-E.Decker). [WPA -17.8% · EPA -4.74]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 1:27) — (1:27) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. [WPA +1.4% · EPA +3.85]

Quarterback report card

G.Smith led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • G.Smith (New York Jets) · 37 dropbacks · 62.2% completion · +11.7% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +3.37 total EPA
  • D.Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 37 dropbacks · 54.1% completion · -7.4% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.05 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

StatLas Vegas RaidersNew York Jets
Offensive EPA/play-0.118-0.044
Offensive success rate33.3%43.0%
Pass EPA/play-0.055+0.065
Rush EPA/play-0.396-0.194
Defensive EPA/play+0.044+0.118
Defensive success rate57.0%66.7%

By the numbers

New York Jets held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

  • Las Vegas Raiders: 12 drives, -8.48 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • New York Jets: 12 drives, -3.79 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

  • New York Jets 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.
  • J. Jones (Las Vegas Raiders) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
  • G. Smith (NYJ) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
  • D. Carr (LV) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

  1. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 54:20 · LV 27 · Score 0-3
    (9:20) 2-N.Folk 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
  2. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 47:48 · NYJ 12 · Score 6-3
    (2:48) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 80-R.Streater for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 47:43 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-3
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
  4. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 30:31 · LV 5 · Score 7-9
    (:31) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 21-C.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 30:30 · LV 2 · Score 7-10
    2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
  6. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 17:42 · LV 24 · Score 7-13
    (2:42) 2-N.Folk 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
  7. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 8:16 · LV 71 · Score 7-19
    (8:16) (Shotgun) 33-C.Ivory left guard for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 1:27 · NYJ 30 · Score 13-19
    (1:27) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Uph
  9. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 1:21 · NYJ 2 · Score 14-19
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs New York Jets?

The New York Jets beat the Las Vegas Raiders 19-14 in Week 1, 2014 on 2014-09-07.

What was the final score of Las Vegas Raiders vs New York Jets?

The final score was Las Vegas Raiders 14, New York Jets 19 (LV 14-19 NYJ) in Week 1, 2014 on 2014-09-07.

What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs New York Jets?

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 7, New York Jets 3; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 0, New York Jets 7; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 0, New York Jets 3; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 7, New York Jets 6; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 14, New York Jets 19.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs New York Jets?

Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — R. Streater (D. Carr pass) (Q1 47:48) New York Jets touchdown — C. Johnson (G. Smith pass) (Q2 30:31) New York Jets touchdown — C. Ivory (Q4 8:16) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Jones (D. Carr pass) (Q4 1:27) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q1 54:20, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q3 17:42, 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 York Jets?

G. Smith (New York Jets), 62.2% completion, +11.7% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +3.37 total passing EPA. D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 54.1% completion, -7.4% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.05 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Las Vegas Raiders vs New York Jets?

J. Jones (Las Vegas Raiders) led the game in total EPA with +3.78 on receiving plays. across 3 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.61 EPA): (8:16) (Shotgun) 33-C.Ivory left guard for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -18.8%.

Was Las Vegas Raiders vs New York Jets a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. New York Jets won 19-14 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Now 0-1 L

New York Jets

Now 1-0 W