Game story
In Week 4 of the 2013 NFL season on 2013-09-29, the Washington Commanders took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 24–14 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Flynn (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with -15.74 total EPA, and +0.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, P. Garcon (Washington Commanders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.26 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-25.1% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (8:03) (Shotgun) 15-M.Flynn sacked at LV 41 for -8 yards (91-R.Kerrigan). FUMBLES (91-R.Kerrigan), RECOVERED by WAS-96-B.Cofield at LV 42. 96-B.Cofield to LV 42 for no gain (64-A.Gurode).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Commanders | 0 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 P. Garcon · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.26 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 2 R. Helu · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.42 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 3 M. Rivera · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.08 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 4 T. Jones · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +2.83 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.83 EPA/play
- 5 R. Jennings · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.87 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 6 J. Olawale · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +0.80 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 7 N. Paul · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +0.72 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 8 R. Streater · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +0.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
P. Garcon — WAS · Receiving
P. Garcon posted the highest total EPA (+5.26) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Washington Commanders's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.75 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.31 EPA) came from Las Vegas Raiders: (11:09) (Shotgun) 15-M.Flynn pass short middle intended for 17-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 39-D.Amerson at LV 45. 39-D.Amerson for 45 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 — S. Rocca
- Las Vegas Raiders — M. Rivera (M. Flynn pass)
- Washington Commanders — D. Amerson
- Washington Commanders — P. Garcon (R. Griffin pass)
- Washington Commanders — R. Helu
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — J. Potter
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 14–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 89 (Q1 55:44) — (10:44) 6-S.Rocca punt is BLOCKED by 27-R.Jennings, Center-57-N.Sundberg, RECOVERED by LV-32-J.Stewart at WAS -5. TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 55:40) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the WAS 18 (Q1 48:12) — (3:12) (Shotgun) 15-M.Flynn pass deep middle to 81-M.Rivera for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 48:06) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the LV 7 (Q2 44:23) — (14:23) 1-J.Potter 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the WAS 57 (Q2 41:09); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 40:59) — 1-J.Potter extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the LV 5 (Q3 18:03) — (3:03) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short middle to 88-P.Garcon for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 17:58) — 1-J.Potter extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the LV 14 (Q4 7:05) — (7:05) (Shotgun) 29-R.Helu up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 6:59) — 1-J.Potter extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 8:03) — (8:03) (Shotgun) 15-M.Flynn sacked at LV 41 for -8 yards (91-R.Kerrigan). FUMBLES (91-R.Kerrigan), RECOVERED by WAS-96-B.Cofield at LV 42. 96-B.Cofield to LV 42 for no gain (64-A.Gurode).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 41:09) — (11:09) (Shotgun) 15-M.Flynn pass short middle intended for 17-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 39-D.Amerson at LV 45. 39-D.Amerson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 55:44) — (10:44) 6-S.Rocca punt is BLOCKED by 27-R.Jennings, Center-57-N.Sundberg, RECOVERED by LV-32-J.Stewart at WAS -5. TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 33:03) — (3:03) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin sacked at LV 49 for -10 yards (24-C.Woodson).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 21:55) — (6:55) 11-S.Janikowski 52 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 41:09) — (11:09) (Shotgun) 15-M.Flynn pass short middle intended for 17-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 39-D.Amerson at LV 45. 39-D.Amerson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 8:03) — (8:03) (Shotgun) 15-M.Flynn sacked at LV 41 for -8 yards (91-R.Kerrigan). FUMBLES (91-R.Kerrigan), RECOVERED by WAS-96-B.Cofield at LV 42. 96-B.Cofield to LV 42 for no gain (64-A.Gurode).
- Washington Commanders (Q1 55:44) — (10:44) 6-S.Rocca punt is BLOCKED by 27-R.Jennings, Center-57-N.Sundberg, RECOVERED by LV-32-J.Stewart at WAS -5. TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 3:32) — (3:32) 15-M.Flynn up the middle to WAS 17 for no gain. FUMBLES, touched at WAS 17, RECOVERED by WAS-26-J.Wilson at WAS 16.
Quarterback report card
M.Flynn led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Flynn (Las Vegas Raiders) · 40 dropbacks · 52.5% completion · +0.1% CPOE · -0.39 EPA/play · -15.74 total EPA
- R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) · 34 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · +0.6% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -1.83 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.116 | -0.288 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.0% | 37.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.054 | -0.393 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.082 | -0.273 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.288 | +0.116 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.2% | 64.0% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.12 vs -0.29), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Las Vegas Raiders: 15 drives, -23.60 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 14 drives, -9.95 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Washington Commanders leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- P. Garcon (Washington Commanders) 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) — Q1 55:44 · LV 89 · Score 0-6
(10:44) 6-S.Rocca punt is BLOCKED by 27-R.Jennings, Center-57-N.Sundberg, RECOVERED by LV-32-J.Stewart at WAS -5. TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 55:40 · WAS 2 · Score 0-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 48:12 · WAS 18 · Score 0-13
(3:12) (Shotgun) 15-M.Flynn pass deep middle to 81-M.Rivera for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 48:06 · WAS 2 · Score 0-14
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 44:23 · LV 7 · Score 3-14
(14:23) 1-J.Potter 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 41:09 · WAS 57 · Score 9-14
(11:09) (Shotgun) 15-M.Flynn pass short middle intended for 17-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 39-D.Amerson at LV 45. 39-D.Amerson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 40:59 · LV 2 · Score 10-14
1-J.Potter extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 18:03 · LV 5 · Score 16-14
(3:03) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short middle to 88-P.Garcon for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 17:58 · LV 2 · Score 17-14
1-J.Potter extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 7:05 · LV 14 · Score 23-14
(7:05) (Shotgun) 29-R.Helu up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 6:59 · LV 2 · Score 24-14
1-J.Potter extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The Washington Commanders beat the Las Vegas Raiders 24-14 in Week 4, 2013 on 2013-09-29.
What was the final score of Washington Commanders vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The final score was Washington Commanders 24, Las Vegas Raiders 14 (WAS 24-14 LV) in Week 4, 2013 on 2013-09-29.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Washington Commanders 0, Las Vegas Raiders 14; Q2: Washington Commanders 10, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q3: Washington Commanders 7, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q4: Washington Commanders 7, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Final: Washington Commanders 24, Las Vegas Raiders 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — S. Rocca (Q1 55:44) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — M. Rivera (M. Flynn pass) (Q1 48:12) Washington Commanders touchdown — D. Amerson (Q2 41:09) Washington Commanders touchdown — P. Garcon (R. Griffin pass) (Q3 18:03) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Helu (Q4 7:05) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Potter (Q2 44:23, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Las Vegas Raiders?
M. Flynn (Las Vegas Raiders), 52.5% completion, +0.1% CPOE, -0.39 EPA per dropback, -15.74 total passing EPA. R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders), 52.9% completion, +0.6% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -1.83 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Washington Commanders vs Las Vegas Raiders?
P. Garcon (Washington Commanders) led the game in total EPA with +5.26 on receiving plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.31 EPA): (11:09) (Shotgun) 15-M.Flynn pass short middle intended for 17-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 39-D.Amerson at LV 45. 39-D.Amerson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -25.1%.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 0-3 Now 1-3 W
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
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