Game story
In Week 15 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-12-10, the Las Vegas Raiders took care of business against the New York Jets, pulling away with a 31–7 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 34 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with -0.91 total EPA.
On the individual side, C. Pennington (New York Jets) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.28 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-98.8% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (:15) T.Wheatley left tackle to NYJ 3 for 2 yards (M.Jones).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q4 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Jets | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 21 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Pennington · New York Jets · Passing · +7.28 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 2 J. Jett · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.96 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play
- 3 J. Sowell · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.73 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.73 EPA/play
- 4 W. Chrebet · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.57 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 5 T. Brown · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 6 R. Jordan · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.33 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.33 EPA/play
- 7 A. Becht · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.38 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 8 R. Gannon · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +0.90 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Pennington — NYJ · Passing
C. Pennington posted the highest total EPA (+7.28) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Jets's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.04 EPA per play.
The signature play (-10.88 EPA) came from Las Vegas Raiders: (:15) T.Wheatley left tackle to NYJ 3 for 2 yards (M.Jones).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player
- Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player
- Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player
- Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player
- New York Jets — unlisted player
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 21–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 59 (Q2 42:42) — (12:42) V.Testaverde pass intended for R.Anderson INTERCEPTED by E.Allen at 50. E.Allen for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 42:31) — S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NYJ 7 (Q2 36:07) — (6:07) R.Gannon pass to A.Rison for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 36:01) — S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q2 31:13) — (1:13) T.Wheatley for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 31:09) — S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler..
The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 20–14. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NYJ 4 (Q4 14:22) — (14:22) R.Gannon pass to T.Brown for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 14:16) — S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the NYJ 14 (Q4 1:54) — (1:54) S.Janikowski 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.; New York Jets found the end zone from the LV 5 (Q4 0:28) — (:28) C.Pennington pass to W.Chrebet for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 0:24) — J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.; New York Jets found the end zone (Q4 0:00) — END GAME; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone (Q4 0:00) — END GAME.
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 15:15) — (:15) T.Wheatley left tackle to NYJ 3 for 2 yards (M.Jones).
- New York Jets (Q2 42:42) — (12:42) V.Testaverde pass intended for R.Anderson INTERCEPTED by E.Allen at 50. E.Allen for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q2 44:21) — (14:21) V.Testaverde pass intended for R.Anderson INTERCEPTED by W.Thomas at OAK 16. W.Thomas to OAK 19 for 3 yards (R.Anderson).
- New York Jets (Q1 47:03) — (2:03) V.Testaverde pass to W.Chrebet to OAK 40 for 34 yards (T.James).
- New York Jets (Q1 45:24) — (:24) V.Testaverde pass to C.Martin to OAK 20 for 19 yards (M.Pope).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 15:15) — (:15) T.Wheatley left tackle to NYJ 3 for 2 yards (M.Jones).
- New York Jets (Q2 42:42) — (12:42) V.Testaverde pass intended for R.Anderson INTERCEPTED by E.Allen at 50. E.Allen for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 21:34) — (6:34) R.Gannon pass intended for R.Dudley INTERCEPTED by A.Glenn at NYJ 6. A.Glenn to NYJ 40 for 34 yards (J.Brigham).
- New York Jets (Q4 1:05) — (1:05) C.Pennington pass to J.Sowell to OAK 5 for 62 yards (J.Harris).
Quarterback report card
R.Gannon led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) · 29 dropbacks · 37.9% completion · -0.03 EPA/play · -0.91 total EPA
- V.Testaverde (New York Jets) · 27 dropbacks · 51.9% completion · -0.38 EPA/play · -10.21 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Jets | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.215 | -0.078 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.0% | 40.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.179 | -0.031 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.475 | -0.287 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.078 | +0.215 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.5% | 66.0% |
By the numbers
Las Vegas Raiders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.08 vs -0.21), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Las Vegas Raiders: 16 drives, -6.58 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 14 drives, -20.21 total EPA, 1 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.
- C. Pennington (New York Jets) 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) — Q2 42:42 · LV 59 · Score 0-6
(12:42) V.Testaverde pass intended for R.Anderson INTERCEPTED by E.Allen at 50. E.Allen for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 42:31 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-7
S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 36:07 · NYJ 7 · Score 0-13
(6:07) R.Gannon pass to A.Rison for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 36:01 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-14
S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 31:13 · NYJ 1 · Score 0-20
(1:13) T.Wheatley for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 31:09 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-21
S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 14:22 · NYJ 4 · Score 0-27
(14:22) R.Gannon pass to T.Brown for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 14:16 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-28
S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 1:54 · NYJ 14 · Score 0-31
(1:54) S.Janikowski 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 0:28 · LV 5 · Score 6-31
(:28) C.Pennington pass to W.Chrebet for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 0:24 · LV 2 · Score 7-31
J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa. - New York Jets TD (+7) — Q4 0:00 · Score 7-31
END GAME - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+10) — Q4 0:00 · Score 7-31
END GAME
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the New York Jets 31-7 in Week 15, 2000 on 2000-12-10.
What was the final score of New York Jets vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The final score was New York Jets 7, Las Vegas Raiders 31 (NYJ 7-31 LV) in Week 15, 2000 on 2000-12-10.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q2: New York Jets 0, Las Vegas Raiders 21; Q4: New York Jets 14, Las Vegas Raiders 20; Final: New York Jets 7, Las Vegas Raiders 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 42:42) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 36:07) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 31:13) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 14:22) New York Jets touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 0:28) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — unlisted player (Q4 1:54, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Las Vegas Raiders?
R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders), 37.9% completion, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -0.91 total passing EPA. V. Testaverde (New York Jets), 51.9% completion, -0.38 EPA per dropback, -10.21 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Jets vs Las Vegas Raiders?
C. Pennington (New York Jets) led the game in total EPA with +7.28 on passing plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-10.88 EPA): (:15) T.Wheatley left tackle to NYJ 3 for 2 yards (M.Jones).. The biggest win-probability swing was -98.8%.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 9-4 Now 9-5 L
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 10-3 Now 11-3 W
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