Game story
In Week 3 of the 2016 NFL season on 2016-09-25, the Las Vegas Raiders took care of business against the Tennessee Titans, pulling away with a 17–10 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with +2.17 total EPA, and -3.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, D. Murray (Tennessee Titans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.27 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-9.3% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Tennessee Titans changed the game: (:16) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass incomplete short left to 83-H.Douglas.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Raiders | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Tennessee Titans | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Murray · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +4.27 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 2 J. Amaro · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.66 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 3 A. Cooper · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.81 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 4 D. Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +2.17 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 5 D. Washington · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +2.00 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 6 M. Crabtree · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 7 J. Richard · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.96 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.96 EPA/play
- 8 S. Roberts · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.56 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Murray — TEN · Rushing
D. Murray posted the highest total EPA (+4.27) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tennessee Titans's efficiency. Across 17 counted snaps, they averaged +0.25 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.59 EPA) came from Tennessee Titans: (14:20) 8-M.Mariota pass short middle intended for 18-R.Matthews INTERCEPTED by 21-S.Smith at LV 48. 21-S.Smith to LV 48 for no gain (89-P.Supernaw).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Las Vegas Raiders — L. Murray
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Roberts (D. Carr pass)
- Tennessee Titans — D. Murray
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — R. Succop
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
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. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the LV 16 (Q1 54:55) — (9:55) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Succop 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the TEN 22 (Q1 53:27) — (8:27) 28-L.Murray up the middle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q1 53:19) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the TEN 33 (Q2 38:18) — (8:18) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the TEN 19 (Q2 30:40) — (:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass to 10-S.Roberts for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q2 30:33).
The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the LV 5 (Q3 20:59) — (5:59) 29-D.Murray right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q3 20:51) — 4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass incomplete short left to 83-H.Douglas.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 54:50) — (9:50) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 89-A.Cooper pushed ob at TEN 35 for 25 yards (20-P.Cox).
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 14:20) — (14:20) 8-M.Mariota pass short middle intended for 18-R.Matthews INTERCEPTED by 21-S.Smith at LV 48. 21-S.Smith to LV 48 for no gain (89-P.Supernaw).
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 7:20) — (7:20) 29-D.Murray left guard to TEN 17 for 9 yards (27-R.Nelson; 42-K.Joseph).
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 39:30) — (9:30) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota scrambles right tackle to TEN 22 for 9 yards (51-B.Irvin). FUMBLES (51-B.Irvin), RECOVERED by LV-27-R.Nelson at TEN 24. 27-R.Nelson to TEN 24 for no gain (77-T.Lewan).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 14:20) — (14:20) 8-M.Mariota pass short middle intended for 18-R.Matthews INTERCEPTED by 21-S.Smith at LV 48. 21-S.Smith to LV 48 for no gain (89-P.Supernaw).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 13:31) — (13:31) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left intended for 15-M.Crabtree INTERCEPTED by 54-A.Williamson (30-J.McCourty) at TEN 26. 54-A.Williamson to TEN 26 for no gain (30-J.Richard).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 30:40) — (:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass to 10-S.Roberts for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 39:30) — (9:30) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota scrambles right tackle to TEN 22 for 9 yards (51-B.Irvin). FUMBLES (51-B.Irvin), RECOVERED by LV-27-R.Nelson at TEN 24. 27-R.Nelson to TEN 24 for no gain (77-T.Lewan).
Quarterback report card
D.Carr led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 40 dropbacks · 52.5% completion · -3.7% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.17 total EPA
- M.Mariota (Tennessee Titans) · 39 dropbacks · 43.6% completion · -9.1% CPOE · -0.35 EPA/play · -13.80 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.002 | -0.115 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.2% | 37.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.054 | -0.354 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.088 | +0.108 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.115 | -0.002 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.7% | 63.7% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Las Vegas Raiders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.00 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Las Vegas Raiders: 12 drives, +0.12 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 12 drives, -9.54 total EPA, 2 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- D. Murray (Tennessee Titans) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- D. Carr (LV) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- M. Mariota (TEN) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 54:55 · LV 16 · Score 0-3
(9:55) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Succop 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 53:27 · TEN 22 · Score 6-3
(8:27) 28-L.Murray up the middle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 53:19 · TEN 15 · Score 7-3
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 38:18 · TEN 33 · Score 10-3
(8:18) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 30:40 · TEN 19 · Score 16-3
(:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass to 10-S.Roberts for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 30:33 · TEN 15 · Score 17-3
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King. PENALTY on TEN-47-A.Blake, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 20:59 · LV 5 · Score 17-9
(5:59) 29-D.Murray right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 20:51 · LV 15 · Score 17-10
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Tennessee Titans?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Tennessee Titans 17-10 in Week 3, 2016 on 2016-09-25.
What was the final score of Las Vegas Raiders vs Tennessee Titans?
The final score was Las Vegas Raiders 17, Tennessee Titans 10 (LV 17-10 TEN) in Week 3, 2016 on 2016-09-25.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Tennessee Titans 3; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 10, Tennessee Titans 0; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Tennessee Titans 7; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 17, Tennessee Titans 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Tennessee Titans?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — L. Murray (Q1 53:27) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — S. Roberts (D. Carr pass) (Q2 30:40) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Murray (Q3 20:59) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Succop (Q1 54:55, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 38:18, 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?
D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 52.5% completion, -3.7% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.17 total passing EPA. M. Mariota (Tennessee Titans), 43.6% completion, -9.1% CPOE, -0.35 EPA per dropback, -13.80 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Las Vegas Raiders vs Tennessee Titans?
D. Murray (Tennessee Titans) led the game in total EPA with +4.27 on rushing plays. across 17 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.59 EPA): (14:20) 8-M.Mariota pass short middle intended for 18-R.Matthews INTERCEPTED by 21-S.Smith at LV 48. 21-S.Smith to LV 48 for no gain (89-P.Supernaw).. The biggest win-probability swing was -9.3%.
Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Tennessee Titans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 17-10 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
Tennessee Titans
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
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