Game story
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.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Raiders | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
| New York Jets | 3 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 19 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Jones · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.78 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
- 2 G. Smith · New York Jets · Passing · +3.37 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 3 R. Streater · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.96 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 4 J. Cumberland · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 5 J. Kerley · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.96 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 6 C. Johnson · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.90 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 7 C. Ivory · New York Jets · Rushing · +1.88 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 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)
- New York Jets — C. Johnson (G. Smith pass)
- New York Jets — C. Ivory
- Las Vegas Raiders — J. Jones (D. Carr pass)
Field goals
- New York Jets — N. Folk
- New York Jets — N. Folk
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
- 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).
- 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).
- New York Jets (Q4 8:16) — (8:16) (Shotgun) 33-C.Ivory left guard for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 47:48) — (2:48) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 80-R.Streater for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
- 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
- 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).
- 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.
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.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.118 | -0.044 |
| Offensive success rate | 33.3% | 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 rate | 57.0% | 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.
- 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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 - 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