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NFL · Week 16 · December 25, 2017 · 12 min read

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 2017 Week 16 Recap

Eagles defeat Raiders 19–10 in Week 16

Corey Clement led Fantasy Impact as Eagles prevailed in a 10–19 Week 16 finish.

Las Vegas Raiders 10 6–9
Final 10–19
Philadelphia Eagles 19 13–2 Winner
Winner
Philadelphia Eagles
Final score
10–19
Halftime
Tied 7–7 at halftime
Top passer
N. Foles
FantasyHQ MVP
Corey Clement
Game date
December 25, 2017

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • J.Richard 2 REC · 24 YDS +1.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Cordarrelle Patterson
    Cordarrelle Patterson 1 REC · 7 YDS +0.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Derek Carr
    Derek Carr +0.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • Corey Clement
    Corey Clement 2 CAR · 14 YDS +3.2 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Ajayi 2 REC · 21 YDS · 1 TD +1.8 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Celek 1 REC · 12 YDS +0.4 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Philadelphia Eagles
Final score
Philadelphia Eagles 19–10 Las Vegas Raiders
Halftime
Tied 7–7 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Corey Clement
Top passer
N. Foles
Biggest EPA play
(:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 89-A.Cooper to LV 33 for -3 yards. Lateral to…
Game date
2017-12-25

Game summary

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Las Vegas Raiders 19–10 on 2017-12-25. Corey Clement posted a game-high +3.25 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 9 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Las Vegas Raiders0730010
Philadelphia Eagles7039019

Scoring Map

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

LVLas Vegas Raiders
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 2:59TD
    JAJ. Ajayi

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 17
    Score
    0-6

    (2:59) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short left to 36-J.Ajayi for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 2:51XP
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    0-7

    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.

  3. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 12:46TD
    Amari Cooper

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 63
    Score
    6-7

    (12:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 89-A.Cooper for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 12:36XP
    GTG. Tavecchio

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 15
    Score
    7-7

    2-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.

  5. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 10:54FG
    GTG. Tavecchio

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 6
    Score
    10-7

    (10:54) 2-G.Tavecchio 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.

  6. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 2:17FG
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 17
    Score
    10-10

    (2:17) 4-J.Elliott 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.

  7. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 0:27FG
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 31
    Score
    10-13

    (:27) 4-J.Elliott 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.

  8. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 0:03TD
    Amari Cooper

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 64
    Score
    10-19

    (:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 89-A.Cooper to LV 33 for -3 yards. Lateral to 30-J.Richard to LV 30 for -3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by PHI-96-D.Barnett at LV 23. 96-D.Barnett for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Corey ClementCorey Clement · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +3.25 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play
  2. 2J. Ajayi · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.80 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
  3. 3J. Richard · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.27 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
  4. 4B. Celek · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +0.36 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
  5. 5Cordarrelle PattersonCordarrelle Patterson · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +0.09 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
  6. 6Derek CarrDerek Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +0.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.00 EPA/play
  7. 7L. Blount · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · -0.28 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.28 EPA/play
  8. 8James Cook IIIJames Cook III · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · -0.32 total EPA · 2 snaps · -0.16 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Corey Clement

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Corey Clement — PHI · Rushing

Corey Clement posted the highest total EPA (+3.25) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +1.63 EPA per play.

Biggest single play (-6.94 EPA): Derek Carr — (:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 89-A.Cooper to LV 33 for -3 yards. Lateral to 30-J.Richard to LV 30 for -3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by PHI-96-D.Barnett at LV 23. 96-D.Barnett for 23 yard

Quarterback report card

N. Foles led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • N. Foles (Philadelphia Eagles) · 43 dropbacks · 44.2% completion · -11.6% CPOE · -0.33 EPA/play · -14.27 total EPA
  • Derek CarrDerek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 35 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -11.3% CPOE · -0.56 EPA/play · -19.52 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLas Vegas RaidersPhiladelphia Eagles
Offensive EPA/play-0.431-0.333
Offensive success rate32.9%33.3%
Pass EPA/play-0.558-0.332
Rush EPA/play-0.358-0.402
Defensive EPA/play+0.333+0.431
Defensive success rate66.7%67.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Philadelphia Eagles held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.33 vs -0.43), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Las Vegas Raiders: -0.43 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
  • Philadelphia Eagles: -0.33 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 15 drives, -35.32 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Philadelphia Eagles: 15 drives, -27.94 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Philadelphia Eagles — J. Ajayi (N. Foles pass) (Q1 2:59)
  • Amari CooperLas Vegas Raiders — Amari Cooper (Derek Carr pass) (Q2 12:46)
  • Amari CooperPhiladelphia Eagles — Amari Cooper (Derek Carr pass) (Q4 0:03)

Field goals

  • Las Vegas Raiders — G. Tavecchio (Q3 10:54)
  • Jordan ElliottPhiladelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q3 2:17)
  • Jordan ElliottPhiladelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q4 0:27)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the LV 17 (Q1 2:59) — (2:59) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short left to 36-J.Ajayi for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q1 2:51) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones..

The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the PHI 63 (Q2 12:46) — (12:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 89-A.Cooper for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 12:36) — 2-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the PHI 6 (Q3 10:54) — (10:54) 2-G.Tavecchio 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the LV 17 (Q3 2:17) — (2:17) 4-J.Elliott 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones..

The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 9–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the LV 31 (Q4 0:27) — (:27) 4-J.Elliott 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PHI 64 (Q4 0:03).

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:57) — (:57) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left intended for 89-A.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 41-R.Darby [75-V.Curry] at PHI 48. 41-R.Darby to PHI 48 for no gain (89-A.Cooper). The Replay Official reviewed the pas [WPA -31.2% · EPA -3.79]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 7:58) — (7:58) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short left intended for 86-Z.Ertz INTERCEPTED by 27-R.Nelson [51-B.Irvin] at PHI 40. 27-R.Nelson to PHI 37 for 3 yards (86-Z.Ertz). [WPA -20.2% · EPA -5.59]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 3:55) — (3:55) 24-M.Lynch right end to LV 30 for no gain (75-V.Curry). FUMBLES (75-V.Curry), RECOVERED by PHI-91-F.Cox at LV 30. 91-F.Cox to LV 30 for no gain (71-D.Sharpe). [WPA -19.2% · EPA -5.05]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 4:25) — (4:25) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle intended for 10-S.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 21-P.Robinson [91-F.Cox] at PHI 37. 21-P.Robinson pushed ob at LV 44 for 19 yards (33-D.Washington). [WPA -18.9% · EPA -4.83]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 6:42) — (6:42) 30-J.Richard up the middle to PHI 16 for 8 yards (27-M.Jenkins). FUMBLES (27-M.Jenkins), RECOVERED by PHI-27-M.Jenkins at PHI 16. 27-M.Jenkins to PHI 16 for no gain (86-L.Smith). [WPA -18.7% · EPA -4.70]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 89-A.Cooper to LV 33 for -3 yards. Lateral to 30-J.Richard to LV 30 for -3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by PHI-96-D.Barnett at LV 23. 96-D.Barnett for 23 yard [WPA -8.7% · EPA -6.94]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 7:58) — (7:58) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short left intended for 86-Z.Ertz INTERCEPTED by 27-R.Nelson [51-B.Irvin] at PHI 40. 27-R.Nelson to PHI 37 for 3 yards (86-Z.Ertz). [WPA -20.2% · EPA -5.59]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 12:46) — (12:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 89-A.Cooper for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.8% · EPA +5.42]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 3:55) — (3:55) 24-M.Lynch right end to LV 30 for no gain (75-V.Curry). FUMBLES (75-V.Curry), RECOVERED by PHI-91-F.Cox at LV 30. 91-F.Cox to LV 30 for no gain (71-D.Sharpe). [WPA -19.2% · EPA -5.05]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 2:59 · LV 17 · Score 0-6
    (2:59) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short left to 36-J.Ajayi for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 2:51 · LV 15 · Score 0-7
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
  3. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 12:46 · PHI 63 · Score 6-7
    (12:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 89-A.Cooper for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 12:36 · PHI 15 · Score 7-7
    2-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
  5. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 10:54 · PHI 6 · Score 10-7
    (10:54) 2-G.Tavecchio 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
  6. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 2:17 · LV 17 · Score 10-10
    (2:17) 4-J.Elliott 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
  7. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 0:27 · LV 31 · Score 10-13
    (:27) 4-J.Elliott 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
  8. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 0:03 · PHI 64 · Score 10-19
    (:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 89-A.Cooper to LV 33 for -3 yards. Lateral to 30-J.Richard to LV 30 for -3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by PHI-96-D.Barnett at LV 23. 96-D.Barnett for 23 yard

Key takeaways

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

  • Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Corey Clement (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • N. Foles (PHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Derek Carr (LV) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2017-12-25?

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Las Vegas Raiders 19-10 in Week 16, 2017.

What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Philadelphia Eagles 9; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 10, Philadelphia Eagles 19.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Ajayi (N. Foles pass) (Q1 2:59) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — A. Cooper (D. Carr pass) (Q2 12:46) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — A. Cooper (D. Carr pass) (Q4 0:03) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — G. Tavecchio (Q3 10:54, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q3 2:17, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q4 0:27, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Philadelphia Eagles?

N. Foles (Philadelphia Eagles), 44.2% completion, -11.6% CPOE, -0.33 EPA per dropback, -14.27 total passing EPA. Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 42.9% completion, -11.3% CPOE, -0.56 EPA per dropback, -19.52 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Corey Clement (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.25 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 2 snaps.

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 6-8 Now 6-9 L

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 12-2 Now 13-2 W