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NFL · Week 13 · December 2, 2002 · 12 min read

New York Jets vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 2002 Week 13 Recap

Raiders defeat Jets 26–20 in Week 13

C.Pennington led Fantasy Impact as Raiders prevailed in a 20–26 Week 13 finish.

New York Jets 20 6–6
Final 20–26
Las Vegas Raiders 26 8–4 Winner
Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
20–26
Halftime
New York Jets 10–6 Las Vegas Raiders
Top passer
R. Gannon
FantasyHQ MVP
C.Pennington
Game date
December 2, 2002

Top fantasy performers · Jets

  • C.Pennington 22/38 · 249 YDS · 2 TD +11.9 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Coles 10 REC · 158 YDS +8.1 Fantasy Impact
  • W.Chrebet 5 REC · 66 YDS · 1 TD +3.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • R.Gannon 31/50 · 324 YDS · 1 TD +11.2 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Rice +7.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Joey Porter Jr.
    Joey Porter Jr. +4.7 Fantasy Impact
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Game story

The Las Vegas Raiders defeated the New York Jets 26–20 in Week 13 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-12-02, a matchup that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half. The decisive swing (+14.7% win probability) came in the third quarter when Las Vegas Raiders swung the momentum.

In Week 13 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-12-02, the Las Vegas Raiders took care of business against the New York Jets, pulling away with a 26–20 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 19 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with +11.15 total EPA.

On the individual side, C. Pennington (New York Jets) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.86 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+14.7% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (11:02) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
New York Jets010010020
Las Vegas Raiders33159026

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

  1. 1 C. Pennington · New York Jets · Passing · +11.86 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
  2. 2 R. Gannon · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +11.15 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
  3. 3 L. Coles · New York Jets · Receiving · +8.08 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
  4. 4 J. Rice · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +7.35 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
  5. 5 J. Porter · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.68 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.34 EPA/play
  6. 6 T. Brown · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.43 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
  7. 7 W. Chrebet · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.33 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
  8. 8 D. Jolley · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.16 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.63 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 (+11.86) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Jets's efficiency. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.

The signature play (+5.11 EPA) came from Las Vegas Raiders: (4:47) 9-S.Lechler punts 38 yards to NYJ 14, Center-62-A.Treu. 26-C.Morton MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LV-62-A.Treu at NYJ 12. 62-A.Treu to NYJ 12 for no gain (26-C.Morton).

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • New York Jets — J. Sowell (C. Pennington pass) (Q2 32:04)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — J. Rice (R. Gannon pass) (Q3 26:02)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — Z. Crockett (Q3 17:35)
  • New York Jets — W. Chrebet (C. Pennington pass) (Q4 5:38)

Field goals

  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q1 53:09)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q2 38:36)
  • New York Jets — J. Hall (Q2 30:06)
  • New York Jets — J. Hall (Q4 12:18)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q4 7:48)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — C. Pennington (Q4 7:38)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q4 1:15)

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 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the NYJ 5 (Q1 53:09) — (8:09) 11-S.Janikowski 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the NYJ 31 (Q2 38:36) — (8:36) 11-S.Janikowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; New York Jets found the end zone from the LV 6 (Q2 32:04) — (2:04) 10-C.Pennington pass to 33-J.Sowell for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 31:58) — 9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the LV 17 (Q2 30:06) — (:06) 9-J.Hall 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk..

The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 15–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NYJ 26 (Q3 26:02) — (11:02) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 25:59) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NYJ 51 (Q3 21:03) — (6:03) 12-R.Gannon pass incomplete to 81-T.Brown (21-A.Beasley).; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q3 17:35) — (2:35) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 17:32) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–9. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the LV 27 (Q4 12:18) — (12:18) 9-J.Hall 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the NYJ 18 (Q4 7:48) — (7:48) 11-S.Janikowski 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LV 71 (Q4 7:38) — (7:38) 10-C.Pennington pass incomplete to 82-K.Swayne (24-C.Woodson).; New York Jets found the end zone from the LV 13 (Q4 5:38) — (5:38) 10-C.Pennington pass to 80-W.Chrebet for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 5:32) — 9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the NYJ 11 (Q4 1:15) — (1:15) 11-S.Janikowski 29 yard field goal 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.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 26:02) — (11:02) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.7% · EPA +3.83]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 19:47) — (4:47) 9-S.Lechler punts 38 yards to NYJ 14, Center-62-A.Treu. 26-C.Morton MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LV-62-A.Treu at NYJ 12. 62-A.Treu to NYJ 12 for no gain (26-C.Morton). [WPA +13.3% · EPA +5.11]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 30:53) — (:53) 9-S.Lechler punts 35 yards to NYJ 43, Center-62-A.Treu. 83-S.Moss to LV 28 for 29 yards (87-A.Whitted). [WPA -11.0% · EPA -2.23]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 1:15) — (1:15) 11-S.Janikowski 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. [WPA -10.6% · EPA +0.31]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 3:33) — (3:33) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice to NYJ 39 for 18 yards (38-J.McGraw, 51-J.Darling). PENALTY on NYJ-51-J.Darling, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at NYJ 39. [WPA +10.5% · EPA +3.22]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 19:47) — (4:47) 9-S.Lechler punts 38 yards to NYJ 14, Center-62-A.Treu. 26-C.Morton MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LV-62-A.Treu at NYJ 12. 62-A.Treu to NYJ 12 for no gain (26-C.Morton). [WPA +13.3% · EPA +5.11]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 26:02) — (11:02) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.7% · EPA +3.83]
  • New York Jets (Q2 36:21) — (6:21) 9-J.Hall 34 yard field goal is BLOCKED (26-R.Woodson), Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk. [WPA -3.8% · EPA -3.48]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 3:33) — (3:33) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice to NYJ 39 for 18 yards (38-J.McGraw, 51-J.Darling). PENALTY on NYJ-51-J.Darling, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at NYJ 39. [WPA +10.5% · EPA +3.22]

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) · 50 dropbacks · 62.0% completion · +0.22 EPA/play · +11.15 total EPA
  • C.Pennington (New York Jets) · 38 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · +0.31 EPA/play · +11.86 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

StatNew York JetsLas Vegas Raiders
Offensive EPA/play+0.144+0.150
Offensive success rate50.7%53.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.276+0.212
Rush EPA/play-0.287-0.034
Defensive EPA/play-0.150-0.144
Defensive success rate46.2%49.3%

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New York Jets +0.14, Las Vegas Raiders +0.15) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

  • Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, +13.98 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • New York Jets: 10 drives, +9.93 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.
  • One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
  • 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.

  1. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 53:09 · NYJ 5 · Score 0-3
    (8:09) 11-S.Janikowski 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  2. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 38:36 · NYJ 31 · Score 0-6
    (8:36) 11-S.Janikowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  3. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 32:04 · LV 6 · Score 6-6
    (2:04) 10-C.Pennington pass to 33-J.Sowell for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 31:58 · LV 2 · Score 7-6
    9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk.
  5. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 30:06 · LV 17 · Score 10-6
    (:06) 9-J.Hall 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk.
  6. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 26:02 · NYJ 26 · Score 10-12
    (11:02) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 25:59 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-13
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  8. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 21:03 · NYJ 51 · Score 10-13
    (6:03) 12-R.Gannon pass incomplete to 81-T.Brown (21-A.Beasley).
  9. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 17:35 · NYJ 1 · Score 10-19
    (2:35) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 17:32 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-20
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  11. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 12:18 · LV 27 · Score 13-20
    (12:18) 9-J.Hall 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk.
  12. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 7:48 · NYJ 18 · Score 13-23
    (7:48) 11-S.Janikowski 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  13. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 7:38 · LV 71 · Score 13-23
    (7:38) 10-C.Pennington pass incomplete to 82-K.Swayne (24-C.Woodson).
  14. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 5:38 · LV 13 · Score 19-23
    (5:38) 10-C.Pennington pass to 80-W.Chrebet for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 5:32 · LV 2 · Score 20-23
    9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk.
  16. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 1:15 · NYJ 11 · Score 20-26
    (1:15) 11-S.Janikowski 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New York Jets vs Las Vegas Raiders?

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the New York Jets 26-20 in Week 13, 2002 on 2002-12-02.

What was the final score of New York Jets vs Las Vegas Raiders?

The final score was New York Jets 20, Las Vegas Raiders 26 (NYJ 20-26 LV) in Week 13, 2002 on 2002-12-02.

What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Q1: New York Jets 0, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q2: New York Jets 10, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q3: New York Jets 0, Las Vegas Raiders 15; Q4: New York Jets 10, Las Vegas Raiders 9; Final: New York Jets 20, Las Vegas Raiders 26.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Las Vegas Raiders?

New York Jets touchdown — J. Sowell (C. Pennington pass) (Q2 32:04) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Rice (R. Gannon pass) (Q3 26:02) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — Z. Crockett (Q3 17:35) New York Jets touchdown — W. Chrebet (C. Pennington pass) (Q4 5:38) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 53:09, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 38:36, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — J. Hall (Q2 30:06, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — J. Hall (Q4 12:18, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 7:48, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — C. Pennington (Q4 7:38, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 1:15, 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), 62.0% completion, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +11.15 total passing EPA. C. Pennington (New York Jets), 57.9% completion, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +11.86 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 +11.86 on passing plays. across 38 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.11 EPA): (4:47) 9-S.Lechler punts 38 yards to NYJ 14, Center-62-A.Treu. 26-C.Morton MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LV-62-A.Treu at NYJ 12. 62-A.Treu to NYJ 12 for no gain (26-C.Morton).. The biggest win-probability swing was +14.7%.

Was New York Jets vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 26-20 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

Season records after this game

New York Jets

Entered 6-5 Now 6-6 L

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 7-4 Now 8-4 W

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