Game story
In Week 8 of the 2005 NFL season on 2005-10-30, the Las Vegas Raiders took care of business against the Tennessee Titans, pulling away with a 34–25 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 29 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) paced the passing game, with -3.45 total EPA.
On the individual side, J. Porter (Las Vegas Raiders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +15.23 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-25.0% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (:22) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 84-J.Porter INTERCEPTED by 21-R.Hill at TEN 48. 21-R.Hill for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Raiders | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 34 |
| Tennessee Titans | 0 | 22 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 25 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Porter · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +15.23 total EPA · 6 snaps · +2.54 EPA/play
- 2 K. Collins · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +10.13 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 3 C. Roby · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +7.67 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 4 L. Jordan · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +7.02 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
- 5 E. Kinney · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +6.54 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
- 6 R. Williams · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.89 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 7 R. Moss · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.87 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
- 8 A. Whitted · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +1.78 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.78 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Porter — LV · Receiving
J. Porter posted the highest total EPA (+15.23) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Las Vegas Raiders's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +2.54 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.68 EPA) came from Las Vegas Raiders: (:22) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 84-J.Porter INTERCEPTED by 21-R.Hill at TEN 48. 21-R.Hill for 52 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 — J. Porter (K. Collins pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — L. Jordan (K. Collins pass)
- Tennessee Titans — C. Roby (S. McNair pass)
- Tennessee Titans — C. Brown
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. McNair
- Tennessee Titans — R. Hill
- Las Vegas Raiders — J. Porter (K. Collins pass)
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
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 17–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the TEN 26 (Q1 57:11) — (12:11) 5-K.Collins pass to 84-J.Porter for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 57:04) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the TEN 4 (Q1 51:27) — (6:27) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the TEN 18 (Q1 45:43) — (:43) 5-K.Collins pass to 34-L.Jordan for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 45:35) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 22–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LV 19 (Q2 40:19) — (10:19) 9-S.McNair pass to 82-C.Roby for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LV 38 (Q2 38:07) — (8:07) 29-C.Brown right end for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 93 (Q2 35:55) — (5:55) 9-S.McNair sacked at TEN 0 for -7 yards (99-W.Sapp). FUMBLES (99-W.Sapp), RECOVERED by LV-40-J.Cooper at TEN -8. TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 35:47) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the LV 21 (Q2 30:55) — (:55) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Dorenbos, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the TEN 51 (Q2 30:22) — (:22) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 84-J.Porter INTERCEPTED by 21-R.Hill at TEN 48. 21-R.Hill for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 30:12) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Dorenbos, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the TEN 15 (Q3 16:33) — (1:33) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–3. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the LV 6 (Q4 7:51) — (7:51) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Dorenbos, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the TEN 44 (Q4 4:46) — (4:46) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass to 84-J.Porter for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 4:37) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 30:22) — (:22) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 84-J.Porter INTERCEPTED by 21-R.Hill at TEN 48. 21-R.Hill for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 20:38) — (5:38) 9-S.McNair sacked at LV 44 for -9 yards (91-T.Brayton). FUMBLES (91-T.Brayton), RECOVERED by LV-98-B.Hamilton at LV 46. 98-B.Hamilton to TEN 46 for 8 yards (72-B.Hopkins).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 4:46) — (4:46) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass to 84-J.Porter for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 38:07) — (8:07) 29-C.Brown right end for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 35:55) — (5:55) 9-S.McNair sacked at TEN 0 for -7 yards (99-W.Sapp). FUMBLES (99-W.Sapp), RECOVERED by LV-40-J.Cooper at TEN -8. TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 30:22) — (:22) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 84-J.Porter INTERCEPTED by 21-R.Hill at TEN 48. 21-R.Hill for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 4:46) — (4:46) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass to 84-J.Porter for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 35:55) — (5:55) 9-S.McNair sacked at TEN 0 for -7 yards (99-W.Sapp). FUMBLES (99-W.Sapp), RECOVERED by LV-40-J.Cooper at TEN -8. TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 20:38) — (5:38) 9-S.McNair sacked at LV 44 for -9 yards (91-T.Brayton). FUMBLES (91-T.Brayton), RECOVERED by LV-98-B.Hamilton at LV 46. 98-B.Hamilton to TEN 46 for 8 yards (72-B.Hopkins).
Quarterback report card
S.McNair led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S.McNair (Tennessee Titans) · 53 dropbacks · 49.1% completion · -0.07 EPA/play · -3.45 total EPA
- K.Collins (Las Vegas Raiders) · 32 dropbacks · 53.1% completion · +0.32 EPA/play · +10.13 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.109 | -0.048 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.1% | 37.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.317 | -0.065 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.101 | -0.018 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.048 | -0.109 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.0% | 53.9% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Las Vegas Raiders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Las Vegas Raiders: 12 drives, +8.30 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 12 drives, -4.46 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.
- J. Porter (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 TD (+6) — Q1 57:11 · TEN 26 · Score 6-0
(12:11) 5-K.Collins pass to 84-J.Porter for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 57:04 · TEN 2 · Score 7-0
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 51:27 · TEN 4 · Score 10-0
(6:27) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 45:43 · TEN 18 · Score 16-0
(:43) 5-K.Collins pass to 34-L.Jordan for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 45:35 · TEN 2 · Score 17-0
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 40:19 · LV 19 · Score 17-6
(10:19) 9-S.McNair pass to 82-C.Roby for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 38:07 · LV 38 · Score 17-12
(8:07) 29-C.Brown right end for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 35:55 · LV 93 · Score 23-12
(5:55) 9-S.McNair sacked at TEN 0 for -7 yards (99-W.Sapp). FUMBLES (99-W.Sapp), RECOVERED by LV-40-J.Cooper at TEN -8. TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 35:47 · TEN 2 · Score 24-12
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 30:55 · LV 21 · Score 24-15
(:55) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Dorenbos, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 30:22 · TEN 51 · Score 24-21
(:22) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 84-J.Porter INTERCEPTED by 21-R.Hill at TEN 48. 21-R.Hill for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 30:12 · LV 2 · Score 24-22
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Dorenbos, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 16:33 · TEN 15 · Score 27-22
(1:33) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 7:51 · LV 6 · Score 27-25
(7:51) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Dorenbos, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 4:46 · TEN 44 · Score 33-25
(4:46) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass to 84-J.Porter for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 4:37 · TEN 2 · Score 34-25
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Tennessee Titans?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Tennessee Titans 34-25 in Week 8, 2005 on 2005-10-30.
What was the final score of Las Vegas Raiders vs Tennessee Titans?
The final score was Las Vegas Raiders 34, Tennessee Titans 25 (LV 34-25 TEN) in Week 8, 2005 on 2005-10-30.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 17, Tennessee Titans 0; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Tennessee Titans 22; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Tennessee Titans 0; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Tennessee Titans 3; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 34, Tennessee Titans 25.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Tennessee Titans?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Porter (K. Collins pass) (Q1 57:11) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — L. Jordan (K. Collins pass) (Q1 45:43) Tennessee Titans touchdown — C. Roby (S. McNair pass) (Q2 40:19) Tennessee Titans touchdown — C. Brown (Q2 38:07) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — S. McNair (Q2 35:55) Tennessee Titans touchdown — R. Hill (Q2 30:22) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Porter (K. Collins pass) (Q4 4:46) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 51:27, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q2 30:55, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q3 16:33, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q4 7:51, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Tennessee Titans?
S. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 49.1% completion, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -3.45 total passing EPA. K. Collins (Las Vegas Raiders), 53.1% completion, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +10.13 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Las Vegas Raiders vs Tennessee Titans?
J. Porter (Las Vegas Raiders) led the game in total EPA with +15.23 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.68 EPA): (:22) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 84-J.Porter INTERCEPTED by 21-R.Hill at TEN 48. 21-R.Hill for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -25.0%.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W
Tennessee Titans
Entered 2-5 Now 2-6 L
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