New York Jets vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 2003 Week 10 Recap

Game story

In Week 10 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-11-09, the New York Jets took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 27–24 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

C. Pennington (New York Jets) paced the passing game, with +11.07 total EPA.

On the individual side, R. Mirer (Las Vegas Raiders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.38 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+18.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: Jets' Captains: D.Brien, V.Testaverde, M.Jones, J.Glenn, C.Conway

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

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

1. 1 R. Mirer · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +12.38 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
2. 2 S. Moss · New York Jets · Receiving · +11.27 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
3. 3 C. Pennington · New York Jets · Passing · +11.07 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
4. 4 L. Jordan · New York Jets · Rushing · +6.07 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
5. 5 J. Porter · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.40 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
6. 6 T. Brown · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.83 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
7. 7 J. Rice · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.57 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
8. 8 J. Sowell · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.14 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

• Las Vegas Raiders — P. Buchanon (Q1 57:11)
• New York Jets — S. Moss (C. Pennington pass) (Q1 56:07)
• Las Vegas Raiders — Z. Crockett (Q2 45:00)
• Las Vegas Raiders — J. Porter (R. Mirer pass) (Q2 30:37)
• New York Jets — L. Jordan (Q4 14:25)
• New York Jets — J. Sowell (C. Pennington pass) (Q4 1:15)

Field goals

• New York Jets — D. Brien (Q2 33:04)
• Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q4 3:29)
• New York Jets — D. Brien (OT 9:08)
• New York Jets — unlisted player (OT 9:04)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 60 (Q1 57:11) — (12:11) 4-D.Stryzinski punts 38 yards to LV 22, Center-85-J.Dearth. 31-P.Buchanon for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 56:53) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; New York Jets found the end zone from the LV 65 (Q1 56:07) — (11:07) 10-C.Pennington pass to 83-S.Moss for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 55:55) — 6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..

The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 14–3. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 44:57) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the LV 30 (Q2 33:04) — (3:04) 6-D.Brien 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NYJ 2 (Q2 30:37) — (:37) 3-R.Mirer pass to 84-J.Porter for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 30:34) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 14–3. New York Jets found the end zone from the LV 2 (Q4 14:25) — (14:25) 34-L.Jordan up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the NYJ 4 (Q4 3:29) — (3:29) 11-S.Janikowski 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; New York Jets found the end zone from the LV 3 (Q4 1:15) — (1:15) 10-C.Pennington pass to 33-J.Sowell for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets registered a safety from the LV 2 (Q4 1:09).

Overtime: New York Jets won the period 6–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the LV 21 (OT 9:08) — (9:08) 6-D.Brien 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; New York Jets connected on a field goal (OT 9:04) — END GAME.

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Las Vegas Raiders (Q1) — Jets' Captains: D.Brien, V.Testaverde, M.Jones, J.Glenn, C.Conway [WPA +18.2% · EPA +0.28]
• New York Jets (OT 12:35) — (12:35) 83-S.Moss left end to LV 45 for 25 yards (57-R.Coleman). [WPA +17.2% · EPA +1.57]
• New York Jets (Q1 57:11) — (12:11) 4-D.Stryzinski punts 38 yards to LV 22, Center-85-J.Dearth. 31-P.Buchanon for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -15.9% · EPA -5.71]
• New York Jets (Q4 1:09) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-C.Pennington pass to 88-A.Becht is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld. [WPA +15.5% · EPA +1.05]
• New York Jets (OT 9:08) — (9:08) 6-D.Brien 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski. [WPA +15.2% · EPA +0.86]

Impact plays

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

• New York Jets (Q1 56:07) — (11:07) 10-C.Pennington pass to 83-S.Moss for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.4% · EPA +6.05]
• New York Jets (Q1 57:11) — (12:11) 4-D.Stryzinski punts 38 yards to LV 22, Center-85-J.Dearth. 31-P.Buchanon for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -15.9% · EPA -5.71]
• New York Jets (Q2 37:36) — (7:36) 10-C.Pennington pass to 83-S.Moss pushed ob at LV 45 for 43 yards (31-P.Buchanon). [WPA +9.6% · EPA +3.57]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 22:35) — (7:35) 47-T.Wheatley left end to NYJ 7 for 5 yards (21-A.Beasley). FUMBLES (21-A.Beasley), RECOVERED by NYJ-55-M.Jones at NYJ 7. [WPA -2.8% · EPA -3.38]

Quarterback report card

C.Pennington led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• C.Pennington (New York Jets) · 30 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +0.37 EPA/play · +11.07 total EPA
• R.Mirer (Las Vegas Raiders) · 25 dropbacks · 72.0% completion · +0.50 EPA/play · +12.38 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, New York Jets generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs +0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Las Vegas Raiders: 12 drives, +7.28 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
• New York Jets: 11 drives, +13.15 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• New York Jets 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.
• R. Mirer (Las Vegas Raiders) 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 TD (+6) — Q1 57:11 · LV 60 · Score 0-6
   (12:11) 4-D.Stryzinski punts 38 yards to LV 22, Center-85-J.Dearth. 31-P.Buchanon for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 56:53 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-7
   11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
3. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 56:07 · LV 65 · Score 6-7
   (11:07) 10-C.Pennington pass to 83-S.Moss for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 55:55 · LV 2 · Score 7-7
   6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
5. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · NYJ 1 · Score 7-13
   (15:00) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 44:57 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-14
   11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
7. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 33:04 · LV 30 · Score 10-14
   (3:04) 6-D.Brien 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
8. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 30:37 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-20
   (:37) 3-R.Mirer pass to 84-J.Porter for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 30:34 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-21
   11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
10. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 14:25 · LV 2 · Score 16-21
    (14:25) 34-L.Jordan up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 3:29 · NYJ 4 · Score 16-24
    (3:29) 11-S.Janikowski 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
12. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 1:15 · LV 3 · Score 22-24
    (1:15) 10-C.Pennington pass to 33-J.Sowell for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13. New York Jets Safety (+2) — Q4 1:09 · LV 2 · Score 24-24
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-C.Pennington pass to 88-A.Becht is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
14. New York Jets FG (+3) — OT 9:08 · LV 21 · Score 27-24
    (9:08) 6-D.Brien 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
15. New York Jets FG (+3) — OT 9:04 · Score 27-24
    END GAME