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NFL · Week 4 · October 3, 1999 · 10 min read

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Seattle Seahawks: 1999 Week 4 Recap

Seahawks defeat Raiders 22–21 in Week 4

Trent Brown led Fantasy Impact as Seahawks prevailed in a 21–22 Week 4 finish.

Las Vegas Raiders 21 2–2
Final 21–22
Seattle Seahawks 22 3–1 Winner
Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
21–22
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 14–9 Seattle Seahawks
Top passer
J. Kitna
FantasyHQ MVP
Trent Brown
Game date
October 3, 1999

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • Trent Brown
    Trent Brown 4 REC · 56 YDS · 1 TD +8.3 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Gannon 19/34 · 217 YDS · 2 TD +5.9 Fantasy Impact
  • N.Kaufman 5 REC · 41 YDS +2.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • J.Kitna 15/36 · 201 YDS · 2 TD +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Mayes 2 REC · 36 YDS · 1 TD +3.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Ronnie Brown
    Ronnie Brown 1 REC · 21 YDS · 1 TD +3.5 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 22–21 in Week 4 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-10-03, a matchup that came down to the wire. The decisive swing (-44.6% win probability) came in the fourth quarter when Las Vegas Raiders swung the momentum.

In Week 4 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-10-03, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 22–21 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

J. Kitna (Seattle Seahawks) paced the passing game, with +4.82 total EPA.

On the individual side, T. Brown (Las Vegas Raiders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.33 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-44.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (:04) M.Husted 61 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Las Vegas Raiders7770021
Seattle Seahawks36103022

Stars of the game

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

  1. 1 T. Brown · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +8.33 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play
  2. 2 R. Gannon · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +5.88 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  3. 3 J. Kitna · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +4.82 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
  4. 4 D. Mayes · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.64 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
  5. 5 R. Brown · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.47 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.47 EPA/play
  6. 6 N. Kaufman · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.71 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
  7. 7 M. Pritchard · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.62 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
  8. 8 J. Ritchie · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

T. Brown — LV · Receiving

T. Brown posted the highest total EPA (+8.33) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Las Vegas Raiders's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.67 EPA per play.

The signature play (+4.51 EPA) came from Seattle Seahawks: (1:04) J.Kitna pass to D.Mayes for 29 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 — unlisted player (Q1 60:00)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player (Q2 45:00)
  • Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player (Q2 31:04)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player (Q3 29:06)
  • Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player (Q3 26:24)

Field goals

  • Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player (Q1 49:38)
  • Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player (Q3 18:21)
  • Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player (Q4 14:10)

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. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the SEA 7 (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) T.Wheatley left guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 56:05) — M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LV 10 (Q1 49:38) — (4:38) T.Peterson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-C.Gray, Holder-J.Feagles..

The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–6. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the SEA 6 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) R.Gannon pass to T.Brown for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 41:08) — M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LV 29 (Q2 31:04) — (1:04) J.Kitna pass to D.Mayes for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the SEA 3 (Q3 29:06) — (14:06) R.Gannon pass to R.Dudley for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 26:24) — M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LV 21 (Q3 26:24) — (11:24) J.Kitna pass to R.Brown for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 21:46) — T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-C.Gray, Holder-J.Feagles.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LV 11 (Q3 18:21) — (3:21) T.Peterson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-C.Gray, Holder-J.Feagles..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LV 27 (Q4 14:10) — (14:10) T.Peterson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-C.Gray, Holder-J.Feagles..

Turning points

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

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:04) — (:04) M.Husted 61 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz. [WPA -44.6% · EPA -0.90]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 60:00) — T.Peterson kicks 63 yards from SEA 30 to OAK 7. C.Branch to OAK 23 for 16 yards (D.Williams, B.Walker). [WPA +43.4% · EPA +0.07]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:11) — (:11) R.Gannon left end pushed ob at SEA 43 for 9 yards (C.Canty). [WPA +19.8% · EPA +0.78]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:58) — (:58) J.Feagles punts 55 yards to OAK 6, Center-G.Bloedorn. D.Gordon to OAK 13 for 7 yards (A.Simmons, D.Myles). [WPA -17.0% · EPA +0.10]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 19:17) — (4:17) L.Araguz punts 42 yards to SEA 16, Center-A.Treu. C.Rogers pushed ob at OAK 16 for 68 yards (L.Araguz). [WPA -15.3% · EPA -3.67]

Impact plays

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

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 31:04) — (1:04) J.Kitna pass to D.Mayes for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.8% · EPA +4.51]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 30:00) — (15:00) J.Kitna pass intended for C.Fauria INTERCEPTED by E.Turner at SEA 41. E.Turner to SEA 17 for 24 yards (J.Kitna). [WPA -12.4% · EPA -4.46]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 19:17) — (4:17) L.Araguz punts 42 yards to SEA 16, Center-A.Treu. C.Rogers pushed ob at OAK 16 for 68 yards (L.Araguz). [WPA -15.3% · EPA -3.67]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 26:24) — (11:24) J.Kitna pass to R.Brown for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.5% · EPA +3.47]

Quarterback report card

J.Kitna led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • J.Kitna (Seattle Seahawks) · 36 dropbacks · 41.7% completion · +0.13 EPA/play · +4.82 total EPA
  • R.Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) · 34 dropbacks · 55.9% completion · +0.17 EPA/play · +5.88 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

StatLas Vegas RaidersSeattle Seahawks
Offensive EPA/play+0.038+0.029
Offensive success rate42.2%37.2%
Pass EPA/play+0.181+0.134
Rush EPA/play+0.075-0.171
Defensive EPA/play-0.029-0.038
Defensive success rate62.8%57.8%

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Las Vegas Raiders +0.04, Seattle Seahawks +0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

  • Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, +3.45 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, +2.48 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

  • Seattle Seahawks 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.
  • T. Brown (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.

  1. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 60:00 · SEA 7 · Score 6-0
    (15:00) T.Wheatley left guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 56:05 · SEA 2 · Score 7-0
    M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.
  3. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 49:38 · LV 10 · Score 7-3
    (4:38) T.Peterson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-C.Gray, Holder-J.Feagles.
  4. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · SEA 6 · Score 13-3
    (15:00) R.Gannon pass to T.Brown for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 41:08 · SEA 2 · Score 14-3
    M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.
  6. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 31:04 · LV 29 · Score 14-9
    (1:04) J.Kitna pass to D.Mayes for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 29:06 · SEA 3 · Score 20-9
    (14:06) R.Gannon pass to R.Dudley for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 26:24 · SEA 2 · Score 21-9
    M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.
  9. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 26:24 · LV 21 · Score 21-15
    (11:24) J.Kitna pass to R.Brown for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 21:46 · LV 2 · Score 21-16
    T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-C.Gray, Holder-J.Feagles.
  11. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 18:21 · LV 11 · Score 21-19
    (3:21) T.Peterson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-C.Gray, Holder-J.Feagles.
  12. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 14:10 · LV 27 · Score 21-22
    (14:10) T.Peterson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-C.Gray, Holder-J.Feagles.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Seattle Seahawks?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Las Vegas Raiders 22-21 in Week 4, 1999 on 1999-10-03.

What was the final score of Las Vegas Raiders vs Seattle Seahawks?

The final score was Las Vegas Raiders 21, Seattle Seahawks 22 (LV 21-22 SEA) in Week 4, 1999 on 1999-10-03.

What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Seattle Seahawks?

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Seattle Seahawks 6; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Seattle Seahawks 10; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Seattle Seahawks 3; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 21, Seattle Seahawks 22.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Seattle Seahawks?

Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 60:00) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 45:00) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 31:04) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 29:06) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 26:24) Seattle Seahawks field goal — unlisted player (Q1 49:38, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — unlisted player (Q3 18:21, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — unlisted player (Q4 14:10, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Seattle Seahawks?

J. Kitna (Seattle Seahawks), 41.7% completion, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +4.82 total passing EPA. R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders), 55.9% completion, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +5.88 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Las Vegas Raiders vs Seattle Seahawks?

T. Brown (Las Vegas Raiders) led the game in total EPA with +8.33 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.51 EPA): (1:04) J.Kitna pass to D.Mayes for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -44.6%.

Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Seattle Seahawks a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. Seattle Seahawks won 22-21 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W