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NFL · Week 15 · December 18, 2022 · 12 min read

New England Patriots vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 2022 Week 15 Recap

Raiders defeat Patriots 30–24 in Week 15

Keelan Cole led Fantasy Impact as Raiders prevailed in a 24–30 Week 15 finish.

New England Patriots 24 7–7
Final 24–30
Las Vegas Raiders 30 6–8 Winner
Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
24–30
Halftime
New England Patriots 3–17 Las Vegas Raiders
Top passer
Derek Carr
FantasyHQ MVP
Keelan Cole
Game date
December 18, 2022

Top fantasy performers · Patriots

  • Pierre Strong Jr.
    Pierre Strong Jr. 4 CAR · 25 YDS +1.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Jonnu Smith
    Jonnu Smith 2 REC · 24 YDS +1.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyquan Thornton
    Tyquan Thornton 1 REC · 21 YDS +1.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • Keelan Cole
    Keelan Cole 2 REC · 50 YDS · 1 TD +6.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Darren Waller
    Darren Waller 3 REC · 48 YDS · 1 TD +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Mack Hollins
    Mack Hollins 4 REC · 40 YDS · 1 TD +3.3 Fantasy Impact

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.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
New England Patriots031011024
Las Vegas Raiders314013030

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

NENew England Patriots
LVLas Vegas Raiders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 8:31FG
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NE 31
    Score
    0-3

    (8:31) 2-D.Carlson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.

  2. NENew England Patriots
    Q2 11:55FG
    Nick Folk

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 6
    Score
    3-3

    (11:55) 6-N.Folk 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-M.Palardy.

  3. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 5:22TD
    Darren Waller

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 25
    Score
    3-9

    (5:22) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 83-D.Waller for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 5:18XP
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 15
    Score
    3-10

    2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.

  5. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 0:09TD
    Mack Hollins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 5
    Score
    3-16

    (:09) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 10-M.Hollins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 0:04XP
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 15
    Score
    3-17

    2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.

  7. NENew England Patriots
    Q3 12:11TD
    Kyle Dugger

    Points+6

    Yard line
    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.

  8. NENew England Patriots
    Q3 12:07XP
    Nick Folk

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    10-17

    6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-M.Palardy.

  9. NENew England Patriots
    Q3 1:26FG
    Nick Folk

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 29
    Score
    13-17

    (1:26) 6-N.Folk 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-M.Palardy.

  10. NENew England Patriots
    Q4 12:57FG
    Nick Folk

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 35
    Score
    16-17

    (12:57) 6-N.Folk 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-M.Palardy.

  11. NENew England Patriots
    Q4 3:51TD
    Rhamondre Stevenson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 34
    Score
    22-17

    (3:51) 38-R.Stevenson right guard for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. NENew England Patriots
    Q4 3:43Safety
    Marcus Jones

    Points+2

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    24-17

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-M.Jones pass to 16-J.Meyers is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  13. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 0:37TD
    Keelan Cole

    Points+6

    Yard line
    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.

  14. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 0:32XP
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 15
    Score
    24-24

    2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.

  15. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 0:03TD
    Jakobi Meyers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    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.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Keelan ColeKeelan Cole · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +6.19 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.09 EPA/play
  2. 2Darren WallerDarren Waller · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.75 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
  3. 3Mack HollinsMack Hollins · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.26 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  4. 4Pierre Strong Jr.Pierre Strong Jr. · New England Patriots · Rushing · +1.30 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  5. 5Jonnu SmithJonnu Smith · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.23 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  6. 6Tyquan ThorntonTyquan Thornton · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.12 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  7. 7Hunter RenfrowHunter Renfrow · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +0.58 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
  8. 8Foster MoreauFoster 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.

Keelan Cole

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 CarrDerek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 44 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · -3.4% CPOE · -0.10 EPA/play · -4.45 total EPA
  • Marcus JonesMarcus 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.

StatNew England PatriotsLas Vegas Raiders
Offensive EPA/play-0.134-0.110
Offensive success rate35.3%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 rate59.8%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

  • Darren WallerLas Vegas Raiders — Darren Waller (Derek Carr pass) (Q2 5:22)
  • Mack HollinsLas Vegas Raiders — Mack Hollins (Derek Carr pass) (Q2 0:09)
  • Kyle DuggerNew England Patriots — Kyle Dugger (Q3 12:11)
  • Rhamondre StevensonNew England Patriots — Rhamondre Stevenson (Q4 3:51)
  • Keelan ColeLas Vegas Raiders — Keelan Cole (Derek Carr pass) (Q4 0:37)
  • Rhamondre StevensonLas Vegas Raiders — Rhamondre Stevenson (Q4 0:03)

Field goals

  • Daniel CarlsonLas Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q1 8:31)
  • Nick FolkNew England Patriots — Nick Folk (Q2 11:55)
  • Nick FolkNew England Patriots — Nick Folk (Q3 1:26)
  • Nick FolkNew England Patriots — Nick Folk (Q4 12:57)
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. [WPA -51.9% · EPA -7.20]
  • 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. [WPA +29.7% · EPA +3.85]
  • New England Patriots (Q4 3:51) — (3:51) 38-R.Stevenson right guard for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.7% · EPA +3.30]
  • 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). [WPA +17.7% · EPA +2.95]
  • 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. [WPA -12.6% · EPA -7.70]
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. [WPA -12.6% · EPA -7.70]
  • 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. [WPA -51.9% · EPA -7.20]
  • 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). [WPA -11.2% · EPA -3.96]
  • 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. [WPA +29.7% · EPA +3.85]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 3:51 · LV 34 · Score 22-17
    (3:51) 38-R.Stevenson right guard for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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