Game story
In Week 13 of the 2021 NFL season on 2021-12-05, the Washington Commanders took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 17–15 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 19 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with +2.84 total EPA, and +6.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. Heinicke (Washington Commanders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.85 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-28.1% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (:02) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass incomplete deep right (23-W.Jackson).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Commanders | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 17 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 0 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 15 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Heinicke · Washington Commanders · Passing · +10.85 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 2 H. Renfrow · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.03 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 3 L. Thomas · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.77 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 4 D. Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +2.84 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 5 J. Bates · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.67 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 6 A. Humphries · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 7 D. Jackson · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.70 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
- 8 A. Gibson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.56 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Heinicke — WAS · Passing
T. Heinicke posted the highest total EPA (+10.85) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Washington Commanders's efficiency. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.29 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.24 EPA) came from Washington Commanders: (7:03) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep right intended for 17-T.McLaurin INTERCEPTED by 39-N.Hobbs (98-M.Crosby) [92-S.Thomas] at LV 30. 39-N.Hobbs to LV 39 for 9 yards (87-J.Bates, 13-A.Humphries).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Washington Commanders — L. Thomas (T. Heinicke pass)
- Washington Commanders — A. Gibson (T. Heinicke pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — J. Jacobs
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. Carlson
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. Carlson
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. Carlson
- Washington Commanders — B. Johnson
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the LV 7 (Q1 54:44) — (9:44) 4-T.Heinicke pass short left to 82-L.Thomas for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q1 54:39) — 16-B.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the WAS 34 (Q2 30:09) — (:09) 2-D.Carlson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-6-A.Cole..
The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the WAS 20 (Q3 19:57) — (4:57) 2-D.Carlson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-6-A.Cole..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–9. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the LV 4 (Q4 13:34) — (13:34) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right to 24-A.Gibson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 13:28) — 16-B.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q4 11:03) — (11:03) 66-N.Martin reported in as eligible. 28-J.Jacobs left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the WAS 18 (Q4 2:26) — (2:26) 2-D.Carlson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the LV 31 (Q4 0:42) — (:42) 16-B.Johnson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass incomplete deep right (23-W.Jackson).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 7:03) — (7:03) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep right intended for 17-T.McLaurin INTERCEPTED by 39-N.Hobbs (98-M.Crosby) [92-S.Thomas] at LV 30. 39-N.Hobbs to LV 39 for 9 yards (87-J.Bates, 13-A.Humphries).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 0:42) — (:42) 16-B.Johnson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 21:30) — (6:30) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 87-F.Moreau to WAS 27 for 34 yards (20-B.McCain).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 13:34) — (13:34) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right to 24-A.Gibson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 7:03) — (7:03) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep right intended for 17-T.McLaurin INTERCEPTED by 39-N.Hobbs (98-M.Crosby) [92-S.Thomas] at LV 30. 39-N.Hobbs to LV 39 for 9 yards (87-J.Bates, 13-A.Humphries).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 13:34) — (13:34) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right to 24-A.Gibson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 17:39) — (2:39) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep left to 82-L.Thomas pushed ob at LV 20 for 35 yards (5-D.Deablo).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 21:30) — (6:30) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 87-F.Moreau to WAS 27 for 34 yards (20-B.McCain).
Quarterback report card
D.Carr led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 45 dropbacks · 62.2% completion · +6.2% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +2.84 total EPA
- T.Heinicke (Washington Commanders) · 37 dropbacks · 62.2% completion · +7.5% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +10.85 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.060 | +0.026 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.4% | 45.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.293 | +0.063 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.155 | -0.138 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.026 | -0.060 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.3% | 56.6% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Washington Commanders +0.06, Las Vegas Raiders +0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Las Vegas Raiders: 9 drives, +1.79 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 9 drives, +4.99 total EPA, 3 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- T. Heinicke (Washington Commanders) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- D. Carr (LV) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- T. Heinicke (WAS) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 54:44 · LV 7 · Score 6-0
(9:44) 4-T.Heinicke pass short left to 82-L.Thomas for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 54:39 · LV 15 · Score 7-0
16-B.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 30:09 · WAS 34 · Score 7-3
(:09) 2-D.Carlson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 19:57 · WAS 20 · Score 7-6
(4:57) 2-D.Carlson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 13:34 · LV 4 · Score 13-6
(13:34) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right to 24-A.Gibson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 13:28 · LV 15 · Score 14-6
16-B.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 11:03 · WAS 1 · Score 14-12
(11:03) 66-N.Martin reported in as eligible. 28-J.Jacobs left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 2:26 · WAS 18 · Score 14-15
(2:26) 2-D.Carlson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 0:42 · LV 31 · Score 17-15
(:42) 16-B.Johnson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The Washington Commanders beat the Las Vegas Raiders 17-15 in Week 13, 2021 on 2021-12-05.
What was the final score of Washington Commanders vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The final score was Washington Commanders 17, Las Vegas Raiders 15 (WAS 17-15 LV) in Week 13, 2021 on 2021-12-05.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Washington Commanders 7, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q2: Washington Commanders 0, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q3: Washington Commanders 0, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q4: Washington Commanders 10, Las Vegas Raiders 9; Final: Washington Commanders 17, Las Vegas Raiders 15.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Washington Commanders touchdown — L. Thomas (T. Heinicke pass) (Q1 54:44) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Gibson (T. Heinicke pass) (Q4 13:34) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Jacobs (Q4 11:03) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q2 30:09, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q3 19:57, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q4 2:26, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — B. Johnson (Q4 0:42, 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?
D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 62.2% completion, +6.2% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.84 total passing EPA. T. Heinicke (Washington Commanders), 62.2% completion, +7.5% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +10.85 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Washington Commanders vs Las Vegas Raiders?
T. Heinicke (Washington Commanders) led the game in total EPA with +10.85 on passing plays. across 37 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.24 EPA): (7:03) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep right intended for 17-T.McLaurin INTERCEPTED by 39-N.Hobbs (98-M.Crosby) [92-S.Thomas] at LV 30. 39-N.Hobbs to LV 39 for 9 yards (87-J.Bates. The biggest win-probability swing was -28.1%.
Was Washington Commanders vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Washington Commanders won 17-15 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 5-6 Now 6-6 W
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 6-5 Now 6-6 L
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