Quick answer
- Winner
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Final score
- Las Vegas Raiders 16–13 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- Las Vegas Raiders 3–13 Washington Commanders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Joey Porter Jr.
- Top passer
- M. Brunell
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:43) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 84-J.Porter INTERCEPTED by 98-L.Marshall at LV 17. 9…
- Game date
- 2005-11-20
Game summary
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Washington Commanders 16–13 on 2005-11-20, overcoming Washington Commanders's 13–3 halftime lead. Joey Porter Jr. posted a game-high +14.27 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 16 | |
| 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Joey Porter Jr. · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +14.27 total EPA · 6 snaps · +2.38 EPA/play - 2
K. Collins · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +7.85 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play - 3
S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.57 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play - 4

Riley Moss · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.29 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play - 5
L. Jordan · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.19 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play - 6
C. Cooley · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.15 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play - 7
R. Cartwright · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.60 EPA/play - 8

Dillon Gabriel · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.58 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.58 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP
Joey Porter Jr. — LV · Receiving
Joey Porter Jr. posted the highest total EPA (+14.27) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +2.38 EPA per play.
Joey Porter Jr.'s top snap (-5.31 EPA): (10:43) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 84-J.Porter INTERCEPTED by 98-L.Marshall at LV 17. 98-L.Marshall for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
M. Brunell led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
M. Brunell (Washington Commanders) · 40 dropbacks · 35.0% completion · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.59 total EPA
K. Collins (Las Vegas Raiders) · 39 dropbacks · 48.7% completion · +0.20 EPA/play · +7.85 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.047 | -0.123 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.8% | 38.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.201 | +0.015 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.402 | -0.487 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.123 | +0.047 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.2% | 61.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Las Vegas Raiders generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Las Vegas Raiders: -0.05 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Washington Commanders: -0.12 EPA/play (23rd percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: 13 drives, -3.96 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 12 drives, -10.42 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Washington Commanders — L. Marshall 
Las Vegas Raiders — Joey Porter Jr. (K. Collins pass)
Field goals
Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
Washington Commanders — Justin Hall
Washington Commanders — Justin Hall
Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the WAS 87 (Q1 10:43) — (10:43) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 84-J.Porter INTERCEPTED by 98-L.Marshall at LV 17. 98-L.Marshall for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 10:34) — 10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the WAS 12 (Q1 0:36) — (:36) 11-S.Janikowski 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 6–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the LV 6 (Q2 8:03) — (8:03) 10-J.Hall 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the LV 27 (Q2 0:21) — (:21) 10-J.Hall 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost..
The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the WAS 49 (Q3 13:10) — (13:10) 5-K.Collins pass to 84-J.Porter for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 13:02) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 6–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the WAS 7 (Q4 8:00) — (8:00) 11-S.Janikowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the WAS 1 (Q4 1:12) — (1:12) 11-S.Janikowski 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 10:29) — (10:29) 5-K.Collins pass to 85-D.Gabriel to WAS 12 for 37 yards (21-S.Taylor).LV-85-D.Gabriel was injured during the play.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 10:43) — (10:43) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 84-J.Porter INTERCEPTED by 98-L.Marshall at LV 17. 98-L.Marshall for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 2:28) — (2:28) 5-K.Collins pass to 34-L.Jordan pushed ob at WAS 1 for 8 yards (21-S.Taylor).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell sacked at LV 48 for -5 yards (56-D.Burgess). FUMBLES (56-D.Burgess), RECOVERED by LV-56-D.Burgess at WAS 49. 56-D.Burgess to WAS 49 for no gain (61-C.Rabach).
- Washington Commanders (Q3 10:48) — (10:48) 26-C.Portis right end to LV 29 for 2 yards (92-T.Washington). FUMBLES (92-T.Washington), RECOVERED by LV-98-B.Hamilton at LV 29. 98-B.Hamilton to LV 29 for no gain (60-C.Samuels).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 10:43) — (10:43) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 84-J.Porter INTERCEPTED by 98-L.Marshall at LV 17. 98-L.Marshall for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 13:10) — (13:10) 5-K.Collins pass to 84-J.Porter for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 10:48) — (10:48) 26-C.Portis right end to LV 29 for 2 yards (92-T.Washington). FUMBLES (92-T.Washington), RECOVERED by LV-98-B.Hamilton at LV 29. 98-B.Hamilton to LV 29 for no gain (60-C.Samuels).
- Washington Commanders (Q1 3:45) — (3:45) 26-C.Portis right end to WAS 16 for 5 yards (93-T.Kelly). FUMBLES (93-T.Kelly), RECOVERED by LV-30-S.Schweigert at WAS 18. 30-S.Schweigert to WAS 15 for 3 yards (60-C.Samuels).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 10:43 · WAS 87 · Score 0-6
(10:43) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 84-J.Porter INTERCEPTED by 98-L.Marshall at LV 17. 98-L.Marshall for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 10:34 · LV 2 · Score 0-7
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 0:36 · WAS 12 · Score 3-7
(:36) 11-S.Janikowski 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 8:03 · LV 6 · Score 3-10
(8:03) 10-J.Hall 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 0:21 · LV 27 · Score 3-13
(:21) 10-J.Hall 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 13:10 · WAS 49 · Score 9-13
(13:10) 5-K.Collins pass to 84-J.Porter for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 13:02 · WAS 2 · Score 10-13
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 8:00 · WAS 7 · Score 13-13
(8:00) 11-S.Janikowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 1:12 · WAS 1 · Score 16-13
(1:12) 11-S.Janikowski 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Las Vegas Raiders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Joey Porter Jr. (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Washington Commanders on 2005-11-20?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Washington Commanders 16-13 in Week 11, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Washington Commanders 7; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Washington Commanders 6; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Washington Commanders 0; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 6, Washington Commanders 0; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 16, Washington Commanders 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Washington Commanders?
Washington Commanders touchdown — L. Marshall (Q1 10:43) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Porter (K. Collins pass) (Q3 13:10) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 0:36, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Hall (Q2 8:03, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Hall (Q2 0:21, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 8:00, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 1:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Washington Commanders?
M. Brunell (Washington Commanders), 35.0% completion, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.59 total passing EPA. K. Collins (Las Vegas Raiders), 48.7% completion, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +7.85 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Washington Commanders?
Joey Porter Jr. (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.27 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (-5.31 EPA): (10:43) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 84-J.Porter INTERCEPTED by 98-L.Marshall at LV 17. 98-L.Marshall for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Washington Commanders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 16-13 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 3-6 Now 4-6 W
Washington Commanders
Entered 5-4 Now 5-5 L