Quick answer
- Winner
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Final score
- Las Vegas Raiders 24–17 New York Giants
- Halftime
- New York Giants 7–10 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Evan Engram
- Top passer
- Geno Smith
- Biggest EPA play
- (:42) (Shotgun) 3-G.Smith sacked at LV 11 for -7 yards (52-K.Mack). FUMBLES (52-K.Mack) [5…
- Game date
- 2017-12-03
Game summary
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the New York Giants 24–17 on 2017-12-03. Evan Engram posted a game-high +8.77 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 31 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 17 | |
| 7 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Evan Engram · New York Giants · Receiving · +8.77 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play - 2

Derek Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +7.03 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play - 3

Cordarrelle Patterson · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +6.64 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play - 4
C. Walford · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.68 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play - 5

Sam Roberts · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.12 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play - 6

Sterling Shepard · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play - 7
M. Lynch · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +0.82 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play - 8
J. Olawale · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +0.26 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.13 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
Evan Engram — NYG · Receiving
Evan Engram posted the highest total EPA (+8.77) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.10 EPA per play.
Evan Engram's top snap (+2.50 EPA): (2:28) (Shotgun) 3-G.Smith pass short left to 88-E.Engram to LV 13 for 29 yards (51-B.Irvin).
Biggest single play (-4.98 EPA): Geno Smith — (:42) (Shotgun) 3-G.Smith sacked at LV 11 for -7 yards (52-K.Mack). FUMBLES (52-K.Mack) [52-K.Mack], RECOVERED by LV-52-K.Mack at LV 11. 52-K.Mack to LV 11 for no gain (3-G.Smith). The Replay Official
Quarterback report card
Geno Smith led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Geno Smith (New York Giants) · 41 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -2.9% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -7.31 total EPA
Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 37 dropbacks · 59.5% completion · -3.1% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +7.03 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.081 | -0.004 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.7% | 42.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.178 | +0.190 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.151 | -0.310 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.004 | +0.081 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.3% | 54.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Las Vegas Raiders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.00 vs -0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: -0.08 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: -0.00 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: 13 drives, -0.37 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 12 drives, -6.54 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Las Vegas Raiders — M. Lynch
New York Giants — O. Darkwa 
Las Vegas Raiders — Darnell Washington 
New York Giants — Evan Engram (Geno Smith pass)
Las Vegas Raiders — J. Holton (Derek Carr pass)
Field goals
Las Vegas Raiders — G. Tavecchio
New York Giants — A. Rosas
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NYG 51 (Q1 12:35) — (12:35) 24-M.Lynch right guard for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q1 12:26) — 2-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; New York Giants found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q1 0:09) — (:09) 26-O.Darkwa up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q1 0:06) — 2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the NYG 21 (Q2 3:41) — (3:41) 2-G.Tavecchio 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 17–14. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NYG 9 (Q4 10:23) — (10:23) (Shotgun) 33-D.Washington right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NYG-21-L.Collins was injured during the play.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 10:18) — 2-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; New York Giants found the end zone from the LV 15 (Q4 5:16) — 2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.; New York Giants found the end zone from the LV 10 (Q4 5:22); New York Giants added 1 points from the NYG 68 (Q4 5:11) — (5:11) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 84-C.Patterson to NYG 9 for 59 yards (21-L.Collins).; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NYG 9 (Q4 3:31) — (3:31) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 16-J.Holton for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 3:23) — 2-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the LV 34 (Q4 1:43) — (1:43) 2-A.Rosas 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q2 0:42) — (:42) (Shotgun) 3-G.Smith sacked at LV 11 for -7 yards (52-K.Mack). FUMBLES (52-K.Mack) [52-K.Mack], RECOVERED by LV-52-K.Mack at LV 11. 52-K.Mack to LV 11 for no gain (3-G.Smith). The Replay Official
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 0:49) — (:49) (Punt formation) 7-M.King up the middle to LV 9 for -11 yards (43-S.Smith).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 12:35) — (12:35) 24-M.Lynch right guard for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q2 9:00) — (9:00) (Shotgun) 3-G.Smith sacked at LV 36 for -7 yards (51-B.Irvin). FUMBLES (51-B.Irvin), RECOVERED by LV-53-N.Bowman at LV 31. 53-N.Bowman to LV 32 for 1 yard (3-G.Smith).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 5:11) — (5:11) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 84-C.Patterson to NYG 9 for 59 yards (21-L.Collins).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q2 0:42) — (:42) (Shotgun) 3-G.Smith sacked at LV 11 for -7 yards (52-K.Mack). FUMBLES (52-K.Mack) [52-K.Mack], RECOVERED by LV-52-K.Mack at LV 11. 52-K.Mack to LV 11 for no gain (3-G.Smith). The Replay Official
- New York Giants (Q2 9:00) — (9:00) (Shotgun) 3-G.Smith sacked at LV 36 for -7 yards (51-B.Irvin). FUMBLES (51-B.Irvin), RECOVERED by LV-53-N.Bowman at LV 31. 53-N.Bowman to LV 32 for 1 yard (3-G.Smith).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 12:35) — (12:35) 24-M.Lynch right guard for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 0:49) — (:49) (Punt formation) 7-M.King up the middle to LV 9 for -11 yards (43-S.Smith).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 12:35 · NYG 51 · Score 0-6
(12:35) 24-M.Lynch right guard for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 12:26 · NYG 15 · Score 0-7
2-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 0:09 · LV 1 · Score 6-7
(:09) 26-O.Darkwa up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 0:06 · LV 15 · Score 7-7
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 3:41 · NYG 21 · Score 7-10
(3:41) 2-G.Tavecchio 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 10:23 · NYG 9 · Score 7-16
(10:23) (Shotgun) 33-D.Washington right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NYG-21-L.Collins was injured during the play.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 10:18 · NYG 15 · Score 7-17
2-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
New York Giants TD (+7) — Q4 5:16 · LV 15 · Score 14-17
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 5:22 · LV 10 · Score 13-17
(5:22) (Shotgun) 3-G.Smith pass short middle to 88-E.Engram for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confi
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 5:11 · NYG 68 · Score 14-17
(5:11) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 84-C.Patterson to NYG 9 for 59 yards (21-L.Collins).
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 3:31 · NYG 9 · Score 14-23
(3:31) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 16-J.Holton for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 3:23 · NYG 15 · Score 14-24
2-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 1:43 · LV 34 · Score 17-24
(1:43) 2-A.Rosas 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
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.
- Evan Engram (New York Giants) 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 York Giants vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2017-12-03?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the New York Giants 24-17 in Week 13, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: New York Giants 7, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q2: New York Giants 0, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q4: New York Giants 17, Las Vegas Raiders 14; Final: New York Giants 17, Las Vegas Raiders 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — M. Lynch (Q1 12:35) New York Giants touchdown — O. Darkwa (Q1 0:09) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Washington (Q4 10:23) New York Giants touchdown — E. Engram (G. Smith pass) (Q4 5:22) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Holton (D. Carr pass) (Q4 3:31) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — G. Tavecchio (Q2 3:41, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — A. Rosas (Q4 1:43, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Geno Smith (New York Giants), 51.2% completion, -2.9% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -7.31 total passing EPA. Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 59.5% completion, -3.1% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +7.03 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Evan Engram (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.77 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+2.50 EPA): (2:28) (Shotgun) 3-G.Smith pass short left to 88-E.Engram to LV 13 for 29 yards (51-B.Irvin)..
Was New York Giants vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 24-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 2-9 Now 2-10 L
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 5-6 Now 6-6 W