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NFL · Week 6 · October 17, 1999 · 12 min read

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Buffalo Bills: 1999 Week 6 Recap

Raiders defeat Bills 20–14 in Week 6

R.Gannon led Fantasy Impact as Raiders prevailed in a 20–14 Week 6 finish.

Las Vegas Raiders 20 3–3 Winner
Final 20–14
Buffalo Bills 14 4–2
Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
20–14
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 13–7 Buffalo Bills
Top passer
D. Flutie
FantasyHQ MVP
R.Gannon
Game date
October 17, 1999

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • R.Gannon 15/30 · 161 YDS +6.9 Fantasy Impact
  • N.Kaufman 12 CAR · 72 YDS +4.0 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Jett 4 REC · 37 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bills

  • Kristian Williams
    Kristian Williams 4 REC · 63 YDS +4.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Arian Smith
    Arian Smith 5 CAR · 57 YDS · 1 TD +2.9 Fantasy Impact
  • E.Moulds 3 REC · 54 YDS · 1 TD +1.8 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
Las Vegas Raiders 20–14 Buffalo Bills
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 13–7 Buffalo Bills at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
R. Gannon
Top passer
D. Flutie
Biggest EPA play
(14:50) D.Flutie pass short right intended for P.Price INTERCEPTED by D.Gordon at BUF 38. …
Game date
1999-10-17

Game summary

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Buffalo Bills 20–14 on 1999-10-17. R. Gannon posted a game-high +6.92 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Las Vegas Raiders10370020
Buffalo Bills7007014

Scoring Map

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

LVLas Vegas Raiders
BUFBuffalo Bills

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 14:43TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BUF 3
    Score
    6-0

    (14:43) T.Wheatley up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 11:35XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BUF 2
    Score
    7-0

    M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.

  3. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q1 11:25TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 52
    Score
    7-6

    (11:25) A.Smith left tackle for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. key block: Gash

  4. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q1 9:16XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    7-7

    S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.

  5. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 9:09FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BUF 7
    Score
    10-7

    (9:09) M.Husted 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.

  6. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 15:00FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BUF 14
    Score
    13-7

    (15:00) M.Husted 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.

  7. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 14:51TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BUF 11
    Score
    19-7

    (14:51) T.Wheatley right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 10:17XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BUF 7
    Score
    20-7

    M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.

  9. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q4 15:00TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 12
    Score
    20-13

    (15:00) D.Flutie pass short left to E.Moulds for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q4 13:29XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    20-14

    S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1R. Gannon · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +6.92 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  2. 2Kristian WilliamsKristian Williams · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.55 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
  3. 3N. Kaufman · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +3.99 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  4. 4J. Jett · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.09 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
  5. 5J. Ritchie · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.86 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
  6. 6Arian SmithArian Smith · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +2.85 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
  7. 7Tyrone Wheatley Jr.Tyrone Wheatley Jr. · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +2.15 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
  8. 8E. Moulds · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.76 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.22 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 · Passing

R. Gannon posted the highest total EPA (+6.92) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.23 EPA per play.

Biggest single play (-4.51 EPA): Another player — (14:50) D.Flutie pass short right intended for P.Price INTERCEPTED by D.Gordon at BUF 38. D.Gordon pushed ob at BUF 31 for 7 yards (P.Price). Tipped by P.Price before interception.

Quarterback report card

D. Flutie led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • D. Flutie (Buffalo Bills) · 42 dropbacks · 45.2% completion · -0.29 EPA/play · -12.32 total EPA
  • R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) · 30 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.23 EPA/play · +6.92 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLas Vegas RaidersBuffalo Bills
Offensive EPA/play+0.068-0.029
Offensive success rate46.1%41.9%
Pass EPA/play+0.232-0.293
Rush EPA/play+0.053+0.419
Defensive EPA/play+0.029-0.068
Defensive success rate58.1%53.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Las Vegas Raiders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Las Vegas Raiders: +0.07 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • Buffalo Bills: -0.03 EPA/play (50th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • Buffalo Bills: 12 drives, -2.18 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, +6.90 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player (Q1 14:43)
  • Buffalo Bills — unlisted player (Q1 11:25)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player (Q3 14:51)
  • Buffalo Bills — unlisted player (Q4 15:00)

Field goals

  • Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player (Q1 9:09)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player (Q2 15:00)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the BUF 3 (Q1 14:43) — (14:43) T.Wheatley up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 11:35) — M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LV 52 (Q1 11:25) — (11:25) A.Smith left tackle for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. key block: Gash; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 9:16) — S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the BUF 7 (Q1 9:09) — (9:09) M.Husted 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz..

The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the BUF 14 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) M.Husted 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz..

The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the BUF 11 (Q3 14:51) — (14:51) T.Wheatley right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the BUF 7 (Q3 10:17) — M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz..

The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LV 12 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) D.Flutie pass short left to E.Moulds for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 13:29) — S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Buffalo Bills (Q1 15:00) — M.Husted kicks 58 yards from OAK 30 to BUF 12. K.Williams to BUF 25 for 13 yards (R.Jordan). [WPA +54.6% · EPA +0.49]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q4 0:02) — (:02) D.Flutie pass intended for K.Williams INTERCEPTED by E.Turner at OAK 1. E.Turner to OAK 20 for 19 yards. [WPA -21.7% · EPA -1.82]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 14:43) — (14:43) T.Wheatley up the middle to BUF 5 for 4 yards (T.Washington, J.Holecek). [WPA +16.0% · EPA +0.16]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q2 5:12) — (5:12) (Shotgun) D.Flutie pass intended for P.Price INTERCEPTED by E.Allen at OAK 34. E.Allen to BUF 35 for 31 yards (D.Flutie). PENALTY on OAK, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at BUF 35. [WPA -14.2% · EPA -3.92]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q1 11:25) — (11:25) A.Smith left tackle for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. key block: Gash [WPA +14.2% · EPA +4.46]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Buffalo Bills (Q1 14:50) — (14:50) D.Flutie pass short right intended for P.Price INTERCEPTED by D.Gordon at BUF 38. D.Gordon pushed ob at BUF 31 for 7 yards (P.Price). Tipped by P.Price before interception. [WPA -7.0% · EPA -4.51]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q1 11:25) — (11:25) A.Smith left tackle for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. key block: Gash [WPA +14.2% · EPA +4.46]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) D.Flutie pass short right to K.Williams to OAK 12 for 29 yards (M.Walker). [WPA +8.8% · EPA +4.30]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q2 5:12) — (5:12) (Shotgun) D.Flutie pass intended for P.Price INTERCEPTED by E.Allen at OAK 34. E.Allen to BUF 35 for 31 yards (D.Flutie). PENALTY on OAK, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at BUF 35. [WPA -14.2% · EPA -3.92]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 14:43 · BUF 3 · Score 6-0
    (14:43) T.Wheatley up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 11:35 · BUF 2 · Score 7-0
    M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.
  3. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 11:25 · LV 52 · Score 7-6
    (11:25) A.Smith left tackle for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. key block: Gash
  4. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 9:16 · LV 2 · Score 7-7
    S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
  5. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 9:09 · BUF 7 · Score 10-7
    (9:09) M.Husted 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.
  6. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · BUF 14 · Score 13-7
    (15:00) M.Husted 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.
  7. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 14:51 · BUF 11 · Score 19-7
    (14:51) T.Wheatley right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 10:17 · BUF 7 · Score 20-7
    M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.
  9. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · LV 12 · Score 20-13
    (15:00) D.Flutie pass short left to E.Moulds for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 13:29 · LV 2 · Score 20-14
    S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.

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 Buffalo Bills on 1999-10-17?

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Buffalo Bills 20-14 in Week 6, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Buffalo Bills?

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 10, Buffalo Bills 7; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Buffalo Bills 0; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Buffalo Bills 0; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Buffalo Bills 7; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 20, Buffalo Bills 14.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Buffalo Bills?

Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 14:43) Buffalo Bills touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 11:25) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 14:51) Buffalo Bills touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — unlisted player (Q1 9:09, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — unlisted player (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Buffalo Bills?

D. Flutie (Buffalo Bills), 45.2% completion, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -12.32 total passing EPA. R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders), 50.0% completion, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +6.92 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Buffalo Bills?

R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.92 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps.

Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Buffalo Bills a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 20-14 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W

Buffalo Bills

Entered 4-1 Now 4-2 L