Raiders 22–17 Vikings: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 2, 1999

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Winner: Las Vegas Raiders
Final score: Las Vegas Raiders 22–17 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime: Las Vegas Raiders 6–10 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: R. Gannon
Top passer: R. Cunningham
Biggest EPA play: (8:55) R.Cunningham pass INTERCEPTED by R.Maryland (G.Biekert) at MIN 32. R.Maryland to MI…
Game date: 1999-09-19

Game summary

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Minnesota Vikings 22–17 on 1999-09-19, overcoming Minnesota Vikings's 10–6 halftime lead. R. Gannon posted a game-high +7.22 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 16 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Las Vegas Raiders	0	6	16	0	0	22
Minnesota Vikings	7	3	0	7	0	17

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

LVLas Vegas Raiders

LV 31

+1LV 2

+3MIN 18

+3LV 19

+3MIN 19

+3MIN 24

LV 28

+1LV 2

MINMinnesota Vikings

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 6:13TD
Points+6
Yard line
LV 31
Score
0-6
(6:13) R.Cunningham pass to C.Crumpler for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 5:03XP
Points+1
Yard line
LV 2
Score
0-7
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 15:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 18
Score
3-7
(15:00) M.Husted 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 11:34FG
Points+3
Yard line
LV 19
Score
3-10
(11:34) G.Anderson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 0:41FG
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 19
Score
6-10
(:41) M.Husted 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 10:38TD
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 9
Score
12-10
(10:38) R.Gannon pass to J.Jett for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 8:55XP
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
13-10
M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 8:37FG
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 24
Score
16-10
(8:37) M.Husted 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 5:22TD
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 5
Score
22-10
(5:22) R.Gannon up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 15:00TD
Points+6
Yard line
LV 28
Score
22-16
(15:00) R.Cunningham pass to J.Reed for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 14:06XP
Points+1
Yard line
LV 2
Score
22-17
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1R. Gannon · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +7.22 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
2C. Carter · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.79 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
3R. Gannon · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +4.70 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
4Trent Brown · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.31 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
5Joe Reed · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.13 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
6Riley Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.80 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
7R. Cunningham · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +3.48 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
8C. Crumpler · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.22 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

R. Gannon — LV · Rushing

R. Gannon posted the highest total EPA (+7.22) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.20 EPA per play.

R. Gannon's top snap (+3.05 EPA): (5:22) R.Gannon pass to R.Dudley to MIN 20 for 35 yards (J.Hitchcock). OAK72 L.Kennedy injured on play.

Biggest single play (-5.01 EPA): Another player — (8:55) R.Cunningham pass INTERCEPTED by R.Maryland (G.Biekert) at MIN 32. R.Maryland to MIN 30 for 2 yards (R.Cunningham).

Quarterback report card

R. Cunningham led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

R. Cunningham (Minnesota Vikings) · 47 dropbacks · 48.9% completion · +0.07 EPA/play · +3.48 total EPA
R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) · 36 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · +0.13 EPA/play · +4.70 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Las Vegas Raiders	Minnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play	+0.027	-0.081
Offensive success rate	42.3%	37.8%
Pass EPA/play	+0.182	+0.074
Rush EPA/play	-0.118	-0.612
Defensive EPA/play	+0.081	-0.027
Defensive success rate	62.2%	57.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Las Vegas Raiders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Las Vegas Raiders: +0.03 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
Minnesota Vikings: -0.08 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)

Las Vegas Raiders: 12 drives, +2.60 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, -6.65 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player (Q1 6:13)
Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player (Q3 10:38)
Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player (Q3 5:22)
Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player (Q4 15:00)

Field goals

Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player (Q2 15:00)
Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player (Q2 11:34)
Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player (Q2 0:41)
Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player (Q3 8:37)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LV 31 (Q1 6:13) — (6:13) R.Cunningham pass to C.Crumpler for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 5:03) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger..

The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 6–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the MIN 18 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) M.Husted 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the LV 19 (Q2 11:34) — (11:34) G.Anderson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the MIN 19 (Q2 0:41) — (:41) M.Husted 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz..

The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 16–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the MIN 9 (Q3 10:38) — (10:38) R.Gannon pass to J.Jett for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 8:55) — M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the MIN 24 (Q3 8:37) — (8:37) M.Husted 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the MIN 5 (Q3 5:22) — (5:22) R.Gannon up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LV 28 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) R.Cunningham pass to J.Reed for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 14:06) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Minnesota Vikings (Q1 15:00) — M.Husted kicks 62 yards from OAK 30 to MIN 8. D.Palmer to MIN 24 for 16 yards (E.Barton). [WPA +54.6% · EPA +0.13]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) R.Cunningham pass to J.Reed for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.6% · EPA +3.83]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 3:32) — (3:32) G.Anderson 42 yard field goal is BLOCKED (C.Woodson), Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger, RECOVERED by OAK-K.Williams at OAK 28. K.Williams to MIN 49 for 23 yards (K.Mays). [WPA -13.6% · EPA -2.98]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 7:23) — (7:23) T.Wheatley left end to MIN 31 for -4 yards (D.Rudd). FUMBLES (D.Rudd), RECOVERED by MIN-D.Clemons at MIN 32. [WPA -13.1% · EPA -4.50]
Minnesota Vikings (Q3 8:55) — (8:55) R.Cunningham pass INTERCEPTED by R.Maryland (G.Biekert) at MIN 32. R.Maryland to MIN 30 for 2 yards (R.Cunningham). [WPA -12.0% · EPA -5.01]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Minnesota Vikings (Q3 8:55) — (8:55) R.Cunningham pass INTERCEPTED by R.Maryland (G.Biekert) at MIN 32. R.Maryland to MIN 30 for 2 yards (R.Cunningham). [WPA -12.0% · EPA -5.01]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 3:19) — (3:19) R.Cunningham FUMBLES (Aborted) at OAK 24, RECOVERED by OAK-R.Maryland at OAK 25. [WPA -8.9% · EPA -4.77]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 7:23) — (7:23) T.Wheatley left end to MIN 31 for -4 yards (D.Rudd). FUMBLES (D.Rudd), RECOVERED by MIN-D.Clemons at MIN 32. [WPA -13.1% · EPA -4.50]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) R.Cunningham pass to J.Reed for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.6% · EPA +3.83]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 6:13 · LV 31 · Score 0-6
(6:13) R.Cunningham pass to C.Crumpler for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 5:03 · LV 2 · Score 0-7
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · MIN 18 · Score 3-7
(15:00) M.Husted 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 11:34 · LV 19 · Score 3-10
(11:34) G.Anderson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 0:41 · MIN 19 · Score 6-10
(:41) M.Husted 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 10:38 · MIN 9 · Score 12-10
(10:38) R.Gannon pass to J.Jett for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 8:55 · MIN 2 · Score 13-10
M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 8:37 · MIN 24 · Score 16-10
(8:37) M.Husted 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 5:22 · MIN 5 · Score 22-10
(5:22) R.Gannon up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · LV 28 · Score 22-16
(15:00) R.Cunningham pass to J.Reed for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 14:06 · LV 2 · Score 22-17
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.

Key takeaways

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

Las Vegas Raiders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Minnesota Vikings on 1999-09-19?

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Minnesota Vikings 22-17 in Week 2, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Minnesota Vikings?

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 6, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 16, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 22, Minnesota Vikings 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Minnesota Vikings?

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 6:13) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 10:38) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 5:22) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — unlisted player (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — unlisted player (Q2 11:34, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:41, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — unlisted player (Q3 8:37, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Minnesota Vikings?

R. Cunningham (Minnesota Vikings), 48.9% completion, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +3.48 total passing EPA. R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders), 58.3% completion, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +4.70 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Minnesota Vikings?

R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.22 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.05 EPA): (5:22) R.Gannon pass to R.Dudley to MIN 20 for 35 yards (J.Hitchcock). OAK72 L.Kennedy injured on play..

Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 22-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

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