Game story
In Week 11 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-11-16, the Las Vegas Raiders took care of business against the Minnesota Vikings, pulling away with a 28–18 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) paced the passing game, with -0.86 total EPA.
On the individual side, K. Campbell (Minnesota Vikings) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.37 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-25.4% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Minnesota Vikings changed the game: (14:22) (No Huddle) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 40-J.Kleinsasser INTERCEPTED by 31-P.Buchanon at LV 36. 31-P.Buchanon for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 18 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 20 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Campbell · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +9.37 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.34 EPA/play
- 2 M. Williams · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.79 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
- 3 M. Bennett · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.67 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.34 EPA/play
- 4 J. Kleinsasser · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.85 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 5 R. Mirer · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +5.00 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 6 O. Santiago · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.82 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.41 EPA/play
- 7 J. Porter · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.79 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.89 EPA/play
- 8 D. Jolley · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.87 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.87 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
K. Campbell — MIN · Receiving
K. Campbell posted the highest total EPA (+9.37) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Minnesota Vikings's efficiency. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +2.34 EPA per play.
The signature play (-9.22 EPA) came from Minnesota Vikings: (14:22) (No Huddle) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 40-J.Kleinsasser INTERCEPTED by 31-P.Buchanon at LV 36. 31-P.Buchanon for 64 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 — P. Buchanon
- Las Vegas Raiders — Z. Crockett
- Las Vegas Raiders — T. Wheatley
- Minnesota Vikings — D. Culpepper
- Minnesota Vikings — K. Campbell (D. Culpepper pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — Z. Crockett
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Elling
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 20–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 41 (Q1 59:22); Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q1 59:11) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 82 (Q1 58:30) — (13:30) (No Huddle) 11-D.Culpepper pass incomplete to 84-R.Moss..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the LV 17 (Q2 41:29) — (11:29) 8-A.Elling 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q2 38:29) — (8:29) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 38:22) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q3 26:26) — (11:26) 47-T.Wheatley up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 26:23) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LV 11 (Q3 17:18) — (2:18) 11-D.Culpepper up the middle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 17:12) — 8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 8–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LV 29 (Q4 8:37) — (8:37) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 16-K.Campbell for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings registered a safety from the LV 2 (Q4 8:32) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-D.Culpepper pass to 83-H.Goodwin is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q4 2:19) — (2:19) 32-Z.Crockett left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 2:16) — 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.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 59:22) — (14:22) (No Huddle) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 40-J.Kleinsasser INTERCEPTED by 31-P.Buchanon at LV 36. 31-P.Buchanon for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1) — Vikings' Captains: D.Culpepper, C.Chavous, W.Offord, G.Biekert, M.Birk
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 38:33) — (8:33) 11-D.Culpepper sacked at MIN 3 for -7 yards (58-N.Harris). FUMBLES (58-N.Harris), RECOVERED by LV-57-R.Coleman at MIN 1. 57-R.Coleman to MIN 1 for no gain (76-C.Liwienski).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 10:57) — (10:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper to LV 14 for -2 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by LV-75-C.Cooper at LV 14. 75-C.Cooper to LV 14 for no gain (11-D.Culpepper).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 8:37) — (8:37) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 16-K.Campbell for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 59:22) — (14:22) (No Huddle) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 40-J.Kleinsasser INTERCEPTED by 31-P.Buchanon at LV 36. 31-P.Buchanon for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 38:33) — (8:33) 11-D.Culpepper sacked at MIN 3 for -7 yards (58-N.Harris). FUMBLES (58-N.Harris), RECOVERED by LV-57-R.Coleman at MIN 1. 57-R.Coleman to MIN 1 for no gain (76-C.Liwienski).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 10:57) — (10:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper to LV 14 for -2 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by LV-75-C.Cooper at LV 14. 75-C.Cooper to LV 14 for no gain (11-D.Culpepper).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 45:14) — (:14) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle to MIN 27 for 1 yard (93-K.Williams). FUMBLES (93-K.Williams), touched at MIN 27, RECOVERED by MIN-98-F.Robbins at MIN 29. 98-F.Robbins to MIN 29 for no gain (83-O.Sa
Quarterback report card
D.Culpepper led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) · 57 dropbacks · 47.4% completion · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.86 total EPA
- R.Mirer (Las Vegas Raiders) · 18 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.28 EPA/play · +5.00 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.099 | -0.020 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.9% | 50.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.033 | +0.260 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.310 | -0.129 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.020 | +0.099 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.4% | 52.1% |
By the numbers
Las Vegas Raiders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Las Vegas Raiders: 13 drives, -1.59 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, -9.52 total EPA, 4 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.
- K. Campbell (Minnesota Vikings) 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 59:22 · LV 41 · Score 0-6
(14:22) (No Huddle) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 40-J.Kleinsasser INTERCEPTED by 31-P.Buchanon at LV 36. 31-P.Buchanon for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+7) — Q1 59:11 · MIN 2 · Score 0-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+7) — Q1 58:30 · LV 82 · Score 0-7
(13:30) (No Huddle) 11-D.Culpepper pass incomplete to 84-R.Moss. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 41:29 · LV 17 · Score 3-7
(11:29) 8-A.Elling 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 38:29 · MIN 1 · Score 3-13
(8:29) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 38:22 · MIN 2 · Score 3-14
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 26:26 · MIN 2 · Score 3-20
(11:26) 47-T.Wheatley up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 26:23 · MIN 2 · Score 3-21
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 17:18 · LV 11 · Score 9-21
(2:18) 11-D.Culpepper up the middle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 17:12 · LV 2 · Score 10-21
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 8:37 · LV 29 · Score 16-21
(8:37) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 16-K.Campbell for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings Safety (+2) — Q4 8:32 · LV 2 · Score 18-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-D.Culpepper pass to 83-H.Goodwin is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 2:19 · MIN 2 · Score 18-27
(2:19) 32-Z.Crockett left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 2:16 · MIN 2 · Score 18-28
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Minnesota Vikings 28-18 in Week 11, 2003 on 2003-11-16.
What was the final score of Minnesota Vikings vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The final score was Minnesota Vikings 18, Las Vegas Raiders 28 (MIN 18-28 LV) in Week 11, 2003 on 2003-11-16.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 0, Las Vegas Raiders 20; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 3, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 7, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 8, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Final: Minnesota Vikings 18, Las Vegas Raiders 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — P. Buchanon (Q1 59:22) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — Z. Crockett (Q2 38:29) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — T. Wheatley (Q3 26:26) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Culpepper (Q3 17:18) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Campbell (D. Culpepper pass) (Q4 8:37) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — Z. Crockett (Q4 2:19) Minnesota Vikings field goal — A. Elling (Q2 41:29, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Las Vegas Raiders?
D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 47.4% completion, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.86 total passing EPA. R. Mirer (Las Vegas Raiders), 50.0% completion, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +5.00 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Minnesota Vikings vs Las Vegas Raiders?
K. Campbell (Minnesota Vikings) led the game in total EPA with +9.37 on receiving plays. across 4 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-9.22 EPA): (14:22) (No Huddle) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 40-J.Kleinsasser INTERCEPTED by 31-P.Buchanon at LV 36. 31-P.Buchanon for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -25.4%.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 6-3 Now 6-4 L
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 2-7 Now 3-7 W
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