Game story
In Week 6 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-10-18, the Las Vegas Raiders took care of business against the Philadelphia Eagles, pulling away with a 13–9 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) paced the passing game, with -14.26 total EPA, and -9.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, G. Russell (Las Vegas Raiders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +3.37 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+19.4% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (2:21) 2-J.Russell pass deep middle to 80-Z.Miller for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Eagles | 3 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 7 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 G. Russell · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.37 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 2 B. Westbrook · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 3 B. Westbrook · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +2.33 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 4 Z. Miller · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.16 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 5 B. Celek · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 6 D. McNabb · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +1.70 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
- 7 D. Jackson · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 8 J. Fargas · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.24 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
G. Russell — LV · Receiving
G. Russell posted the highest total EPA (+3.37) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Las Vegas Raiders's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +0.67 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.63 EPA) came from Las Vegas Raiders: (2:21) 2-J.Russell pass deep middle to 80-Z.Miller for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Las Vegas Raiders — Z. Miller (J. Russell pass)
Field goals
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Philadelphia Eagles — S. Janikowski
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. McNabb
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
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 7–3. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the LV 27 (Q1 47:32) — (2:32) 2-D.Akers 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the PHI 86 (Q1 47:21) — (2:21) 2-J.Russell pass deep middle to 80-Z.Miller for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 47:05) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the PHI 11 (Q2 37:50) — (7:50) 11-S.Janikowski 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the LV 25 (Q2 30:10) — (:10) 2-D.Akers 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 15–9. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the PHI 28 (Q4 10:35) — (10:35) 11-S.Janikowski 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the LV 30 (Q4 10:25) — 11-S.Janikowski kicks 72 yards from LV 30 to PHI -2. 39-Q.Demps to PHI 23 for 25 yards (86-T.Stewart).; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 30 (Q4 10:25) — 11-S.Janikowski kicks 72 yards from LV 30 to PHI -2. 39-Q.Demps to PHI 23 for 25 yards (86-T.Stewart).; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the LV 77 (Q4 10:19) — (10:19) 5-D.McNabb pass short middle to 36-B.Westbrook to PHI 26 for 3 yards (77-M.Shaughnessy, 55-J.Alston).; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 77 (Q4 10:19) — (10:19) 5-D.McNabb pass short middle to 36-B.Westbrook to PHI 26 for 3 yards (77-M.Shaughnessy, 55-J.Alston).; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the LV 27 (Q4 6:10) — (6:10) 2-D.Akers 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 47:21) — (2:21) 2-J.Russell pass deep middle to 80-Z.Miller for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 52:41) — (7:41) 2-J.Russell pass short right intended for 18-L.Murphy INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel (22-A.Samuel) at LV 28. 22-A.Samuel to LV 29 for -1 yards (86-T.Stewart).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 2:21) — (2:21) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass incomplete deep left to 10-D.Jackson.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 49:07) — (4:07) 5-D.McNabb pass deep right to 10-D.Jackson to LV 35 for 51 yards (37-C.Johnson).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 32:03) — (2:03) (Shotgun) 2-J.Russell pass deep middle intended for 80-Z.Miller INTERCEPTED by 27-Q.Mikell at PHI 44. 27-Q.Mikell to LV 40 for 16 yards (25-J.Fargas).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 47:21) — (2:21) 2-J.Russell pass deep middle to 80-Z.Miller for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 52:41) — (7:41) 2-J.Russell pass short right intended for 18-L.Murphy INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel (22-A.Samuel) at LV 28. 22-A.Samuel to LV 29 for -1 yards (86-T.Stewart).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 49:07) — (4:07) 5-D.McNabb pass deep right to 10-D.Jackson to LV 35 for 51 yards (37-C.Johnson).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 52:02) — (7:02) 2-D.Akers 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Quarterback report card
D.McNabb led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 53 dropbacks · 41.5% completion · -9.2% CPOE · -0.27 EPA/play · -14.26 total EPA
- J.Russell (Las Vegas Raiders) · 33 dropbacks · 51.5% completion · -4.8% CPOE · -0.26 EPA/play · -8.70 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Philadelphia Eagles | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.181 | -0.146 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.9% | 38.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.269 | -0.264 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.080 | -0.170 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.146 | +0.181 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.2% | 58.1% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Philadelphia Eagles -0.18, Las Vegas Raiders -0.15) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Las Vegas Raiders: 15 drives, -12.41 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 14 drives, -15.57 total EPA, 3 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.
- G. Russell (Las Vegas Raiders) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- D. McNabb (PHI) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- J. Russell (LV) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 47:32 · LV 27 · Score 3-0
(2:32) 2-D.Akers 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 47:21 · PHI 86 · Score 3-6
(2:21) 2-J.Russell pass deep middle to 80-Z.Miller for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 47:05 · PHI 2 · Score 3-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 37:50 · PHI 11 · Score 3-10
(7:50) 11-S.Janikowski 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 30:10 · LV 25 · Score 6-10
(:10) 2-D.Akers 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 10:35 · PHI 28 · Score 6-13
(10:35) 11-S.Janikowski 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 10:25 · LV 30 · Score 6-13
11-S.Janikowski kicks 72 yards from LV 30 to PHI -2. 39-Q.Demps to PHI 23 for 25 yards (86-T.Stewart). - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 10:25 · LV 30 · Score 6-13
11-S.Janikowski kicks 72 yards from LV 30 to PHI -2. 39-Q.Demps to PHI 23 for 25 yards (86-T.Stewart). - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 10:19 · LV 77 · Score 6-13
(10:19) 5-D.McNabb pass short middle to 36-B.Westbrook to PHI 26 for 3 yards (77-M.Shaughnessy, 55-J.Alston). - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 10:19 · LV 77 · Score 6-13
(10:19) 5-D.McNabb pass short middle to 36-B.Westbrook to PHI 26 for 3 yards (77-M.Shaughnessy, 55-J.Alston). - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 6:10 · LV 27 · Score 9-13
(6:10) 2-D.Akers 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Philadelphia Eagles 13-9 in Week 6, 2009 on 2009-10-18.
What was the final score of Philadelphia Eagles vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The final score was Philadelphia Eagles 9, Las Vegas Raiders 13 (PHI 9-13 LV) in Week 6, 2009 on 2009-10-18.
What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 3, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 3, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 9, Las Vegas Raiders 15; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 9, Las Vegas Raiders 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — Z. Miller (J. Russell pass) (Q1 47:21) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q1 47:32, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 37:50, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q2 30:10, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 10:35, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 10:25, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. McNabb (Q4 10:19, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q4 6:10, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs Las Vegas Raiders?
D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 41.5% completion, -9.2% CPOE, -0.27 EPA per dropback, -14.26 total passing EPA. J. Russell (Las Vegas Raiders), 51.5% completion, -4.8% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -8.70 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Philadelphia Eagles vs Las Vegas Raiders?
G. Russell (Las Vegas Raiders) led the game in total EPA with +3.37 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.63 EPA): (2:21) 2-J.Russell pass deep middle to 80-Z.Miller for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +19.4%.
Was Philadelphia Eagles vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 13-9 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 1-4 Now 2-4 W
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