Quick answer
- Winner
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Final score
- Las Vegas Raiders 30–24 New England Patriots
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 3–17 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Keelan Cole
- Top passer
- Derek Carr
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:11) 4-D.Carr pass short left intended for 17-D.Adams INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Dugger at LV …
- Game date
- 2022-12-18
Game summary
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the New England Patriots 30–24 on 2022-12-18. Keelan Cole posted a game-high +6.19 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 24 | |
| 3 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 30 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Keelan Cole · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +6.19 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.09 EPA/play - 2

Darren Waller · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.75 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play - 3

Mack Hollins · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.26 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play - 4

Pierre Strong Jr. · New England Patriots · Rushing · +1.30 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play - 5

Jonnu Smith · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.23 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play - 6

Tyquan Thornton · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.12 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play - 7

Hunter Renfrow · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +0.58 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play - 8

Foster Moreau · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +0.27 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.14 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
Keelan Cole — LV · Receiving
Keelan Cole posted the highest total EPA (+6.19) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +3.09 EPA per play.
Keelan Cole's top snap (+3.85 EPA): (:37) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 84-K.Cole for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
Biggest single play (-7.70 EPA): Derek Carr — (12:11) 4-D.Carr pass short left intended for 17-D.Adams INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Dugger at LV 16. 23-K.Dugger for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Derek Carr led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 44 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · -3.4% CPOE · -0.10 EPA/play · -4.45 total EPA
Marcus Jones (New England Patriots) · 35 dropbacks · 37.1% completion · -23.7% CPOE · -0.14 EPA/play · -4.84 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.134 | -0.110 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.3% | 40.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.138 | -0.101 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.011 | -0.062 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.110 | +0.134 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.8% | 64.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New England Patriots -0.13, Las Vegas Raiders -0.11) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: -0.13 EPA/play (20th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: -0.11 EPA/play (23rd percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: 13 drives, -10.12 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 13 drives, -11.39 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Las Vegas Raiders — Darren Waller (Derek Carr pass) 
Las Vegas Raiders — Mack Hollins (Derek Carr pass) 
New England Patriots — Kyle Dugger 
New England Patriots — Rhamondre Stevenson
Las Vegas Raiders — Keelan Cole (Derek Carr pass) 
Las Vegas Raiders — Rhamondre Stevenson
Field goals

Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson 
New England Patriots — Nick Folk 
New England Patriots — Nick Folk 
New England Patriots — Nick Folk
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the NE 31 (Q1 8:31) — (8:31) 2-D.Carlson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 14–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the LV 6 (Q2 11:55) — (11:55) 6-N.Folk 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-M.Palardy.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NE 25 (Q2 5:22) — (5:22) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 83-D.Waller for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 5:18) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NE 5 (Q2 0:09) — (:09) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 10-M.Hollins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 0:04) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 83 (Q3 12:11) — (12:11) 4-D.Carr pass short left intended for 17-D.Adams INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Dugger at LV 16. 23-K.Dugger for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q3 12:07) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-M.Palardy.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the LV 29 (Q3 1:26) — (1:26) 6-N.Folk 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-M.Palardy..
The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 13–11. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the LV 35 (Q4 12:57) — (12:57) 6-N.Folk 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-M.Palardy.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the LV 34 (Q4 3:51) — (3:51) 38-R.Stevenson right guard for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots registered a safety from the LV 2 (Q4 3:43) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-M.Jones pass to 16-J.Meyers is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NE 30 (Q4 0:37); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q4 0:32) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 55 (Q4 0:03).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Shotgun) 38-R.Stevenson up the middle to LV 32 for 23 yards. Lateral to 16-J.Meyers to LV 40 for -8 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by LV-55-C.Jones at NE 48. 55-C.Jones for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:37) — (:37) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 84-K.Cole for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- New England Patriots (Q4 3:51) — (3:51) 38-R.Stevenson right guard for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q4 4:32) — (4:32) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass deep middle to 16-J.Meyers to LV 34 for 39 yards (52-D.Perryman).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 12:11) — (12:11) 4-D.Carr pass short left intended for 17-D.Adams INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Dugger at LV 16. 23-K.Dugger for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 12:11) — (12:11) 4-D.Carr pass short left intended for 17-D.Adams INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Dugger at LV 16. 23-K.Dugger for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Shotgun) 38-R.Stevenson up the middle to LV 32 for 23 yards. Lateral to 16-J.Meyers to LV 40 for -8 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by LV-55-C.Jones at NE 48. 55-C.Jones for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q2 0:35) — (:35) 17-M.Palardy punt is BLOCKED by 51-M.Koonce, Center-49-J.Cardona, recovered by NE-3-J.Peppers at NE 28. 3-J.Peppers to NE 20 for -8 yards (34-B.Bolden, 98-M.Crosby).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:37) — (:37) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 84-K.Cole for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 8:31 · NE 31 · Score 0-3
(8:31) 2-D.Carlson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 11:55 · LV 6 · Score 3-3
(11:55) 6-N.Folk 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-M.Palardy.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 5:22 · NE 25 · Score 3-9
(5:22) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 83-D.Waller for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 5:18 · NE 15 · Score 3-10
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 0:09 · NE 5 · Score 3-16
(:09) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 10-M.Hollins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 0:04 · NE 15 · Score 3-17
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 12:11 · NE 83 · Score 9-17
(12:11) 4-D.Carr pass short left intended for 17-D.Adams INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Dugger at LV 16. 23-K.Dugger for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 12:07 · LV 15 · Score 10-17
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-M.Palardy.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 1:26 · LV 29 · Score 13-17
(1:26) 6-N.Folk 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-M.Palardy.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 12:57 · LV 35 · Score 16-17
(12:57) 6-N.Folk 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-M.Palardy.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 3:51 · LV 34 · Score 22-17
(3:51) 38-R.Stevenson right guard for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New England Patriots Safety (+2) — Q4 3:43 · LV 2 · Score 24-17
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-M.Jones pass to 16-J.Meyers is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 0:37 · NE 30 · Score 24-23
(:37) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 84-K.Cole for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 0:32 · NE 15 · Score 24-24
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 0:03 · LV 55 · Score 24-30
(:03) (Shotgun) 38-R.Stevenson up the middle to LV 32 for 23 yards. Lateral to 16-J.Meyers to LV 40 for -8 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by LV-55-C.Jones at NE 48. 55-C.Jones for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
- Keelan Cole (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Derek Carr (LV) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2022-12-18?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the New England Patriots 30-24 in Week 15, 2022.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: New England Patriots 0, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q2: New England Patriots 3, Las Vegas Raiders 14; Q3: New England Patriots 10, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q4: New England Patriots 11, Las Vegas Raiders 13; Final: New England Patriots 24, Las Vegas Raiders 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Waller (D. Carr pass) (Q2 5:22) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — M. Hollins (D. Carr pass) (Q2 0:09) New England Patriots touchdown — K. Dugger (Q3 12:11) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Stevenson (Q4 3:51) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — K. Cole (D. Carr pass) (Q4 0:37) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — R. Stevenson (Q4 0:03) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q1 8:31, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — N. Folk (Q2 11:55, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — N. Folk (Q3 1:26, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — N. Folk (Q4 12:57, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 45.5% completion, -3.4% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -4.45 total passing EPA. Marcus Jones (New England Patriots), 37.1% completion, -23.7% CPOE, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -4.84 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Keelan Cole (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.19 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 2 snaps. Their top snap (+3.85 EPA): (:37) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 84-K.Cole for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the fi.
Was New England Patriots vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 30-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 7-6 Now 7-7 L
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 5-8 Now 6-8 W