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NFL · Week 7 · October 15, 2000 · 12 min read

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs: 2000 Week 7 Recap

Raiders defeat Chiefs 20–17 in Week 7

R.Gannon led Fantasy Impact as Raiders prevailed in a 20–17 Week 7 finish.

Las Vegas Raiders 20 5–1 Winner
Final 20–17
Kansas City Chiefs 17 2–3
Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
20–17
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 7–17 Kansas City Chiefs
Top passer
E. Grbac
FantasyHQ MVP
R.Gannon
Game date
October 15, 2000

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • R.Gannon 28/36 · 230 YDS · 2 TD +12.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Trent Brown
    Trent Brown 5 REC · 89 YDS +7.4 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Ritchie 7 REC · 48 YDS +3.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Chiefs

  • E.Grbac 23/42 · 288 YDS · 2 TD +11.1 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Gonzalez 7 REC · 100 YDS · 1 TD +8.6 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Richardson 5 REC · 31 YDS · 1 TD +3.6 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
Las Vegas Raiders 20–17 Kansas City Chiefs
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 7–17 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
R. Gannon
Top passer
E. Grbac
Biggest EPA play
(:18) E.Grbac pass to T.Richardson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2000-10-15

Game summary

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20–17 on 2000-10-15, overcoming Kansas City Chiefs's 17–7 halftime lead. R. Gannon posted a game-high +12.07 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Las Vegas Raiders70310020
Kansas City Chiefs01700017

Scoring Map

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

LVLas Vegas Raiders
KCKansas City Chiefs

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 5:14TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 4
    Score
    6-0

    (5:14) R.Gannon pass to N.Kaufman for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 5:09XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 2
    Score
    7-0

    S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.

  3. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 7:21FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 8
    Score
    7-3

    (7:21) T.Peterson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.

  4. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 2:56TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 14
    Score
    7-9

    (2:56) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 2:49XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    7-10

    T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.

  6. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 0:18TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    7-16

    (:18) E.Grbac pass to T.Richardson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 0:12XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    7-17

    T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.

  8. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 11:01FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    KC 29
    Score
    10-17

    (11:01) S.Janikowski 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.

  9. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 9:34TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 7
    Score
    16-17

    (9:34) R.Gannon pass to T.Wheatley for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 9:25XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 2
    Score
    17-17

    S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.

  11. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 0:30FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    KC 25
    Score
    20-17

    (:30) S.Janikowski 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1R. Gannon · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +12.07 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  2. 2E. Grbac · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +11.11 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
  3. 3T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +8.57 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
  4. 4Trent BrownTrent Brown · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +7.42 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
  5. 5T. Richardson · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.61 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
  6. 6J. Ritchie · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.20 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
  7. 7Tyrone Wheatley Jr.Tyrone Wheatley Jr. · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.83 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
  8. 8J. Jett · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.28 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 (+12.07) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.

R. Gannon's top snap (+4.26 EPA): (11:20) R.Gannon pass to T.Brown to KC 3 for 32 yards (G.Wesley).

Biggest single play (+4.29 EPA): Another player — (:18) E.Grbac pass to T.Richardson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

E. Grbac led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • E. Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs) · 42 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · +0.26 EPA/play · +11.11 total EPA
  • R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) · 36 dropbacks · 77.8% completion · +0.34 EPA/play · +12.07 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLas Vegas RaidersKansas City Chiefs
Offensive EPA/play+0.107+0.063
Offensive success rate47.9%42.5%
Pass EPA/play+0.339+0.264
Rush EPA/play-0.149-0.255
Defensive EPA/play-0.063-0.107
Defensive success rate57.5%52.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Las Vegas Raiders +0.11, Kansas City Chiefs +0.06) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Las Vegas Raiders: +0.11 EPA/play (78th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Kansas City Chiefs: +0.06 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Kansas City Chiefs: 10 drives, +5.03 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, +10.03 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 5:14)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q2 2:56)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q2 0:18)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player (Q4 9:34)

Field goals

  • Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q2 7:21)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player (Q3 11:01)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player (Q4 0:30)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the KC 4 (Q1 5:14) — (5:14) R.Gannon pass to N.Kaufman for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 5:09) — S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler..

The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 17–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LV 8 (Q2 7:21) — (7:21) T.Peterson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 14 (Q2 2:56) — (2:56) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 2:49) — T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 15 (Q2 0:18) — (:18) E.Grbac pass to T.Richardson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 0:12) — T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun..

The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the KC 29 (Q3 11:01) — (11:01) S.Janikowski 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler..

The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the KC 7 (Q4 9:34) — (9:34) R.Gannon pass to T.Wheatley for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 9:25) — S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the KC 25 (Q4 0:30) — (:30) S.Janikowski 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 15:00) — S.Janikowski kicks 70 yards from OAK 30 to end zone, Touchback. [WPA +54.2% · EPA +0.00]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 11:20) — (11:20) R.Gannon pass to T.Brown to KC 3 for 32 yards (G.Wesley). [WPA +16.4% · EPA +4.26]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 1:08) — (1:08) R.Gannon FUMBLES (Aborted) at KC 40, RECOVERED by KC-J.Browning at KC 40. [WPA -14.3% · EPA -3.01]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 9:34) — (9:34) R.Gannon pass to T.Wheatley for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.7% · EPA +2.56]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) R.Gannon pass to T.Brown to KC 43 for 17 yards (P.Dennis). [WPA +12.5% · EPA +1.63]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 0:18) — (:18) E.Grbac pass to T.Richardson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.1% · EPA +4.29]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 11:20) — (11:20) R.Gannon pass to T.Brown to KC 3 for 32 yards (G.Wesley). [WPA +16.4% · EPA +4.26]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 14:10) — (14:10) S.Janikowski 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler. [WPA -8.2% · EPA -3.02]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 1:08) — (1:08) R.Gannon FUMBLES (Aborted) at KC 40, RECOVERED by KC-J.Browning at KC 40. [WPA -14.3% · EPA -3.01]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 5:14 · KC 4 · Score 6-0
    (5:14) R.Gannon pass to N.Kaufman for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 5:09 · KC 2 · Score 7-0
    S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.
  3. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 7:21 · LV 8 · Score 7-3
    (7:21) T.Peterson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
  4. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 2:56 · LV 14 · Score 7-9
    (2:56) E.Grbac pass to T.Gonzalez for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 2:49 · LV 2 · Score 7-10
    T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
  6. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 0:18 · LV 15 · Score 7-16
    (:18) E.Grbac pass to T.Richardson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 0:12 · LV 2 · Score 7-17
    T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.
  8. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 11:01 · KC 29 · Score 10-17
    (11:01) S.Janikowski 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.
  9. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 9:34 · KC 7 · Score 16-17
    (9:34) R.Gannon pass to T.Wheatley for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 9:25 · KC 2 · Score 17-17
    S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.
  11. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 0:30 · KC 25 · Score 20-17
    (:30) S.Janikowski 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.

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 Kansas City Chiefs on 2000-10-15?

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20-17 in Week 7, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Kansas City Chiefs 17; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 10, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 20, Kansas City Chiefs 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 5:14) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 2:56) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:18) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 9:34) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — unlisted player (Q2 7:21, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — unlisted player (Q3 11:01, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:30, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs?

E. Grbac (Kansas City Chiefs), 54.8% completion, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +11.11 total passing EPA. R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders), 77.8% completion, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +12.07 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs?

R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.07 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+4.26 EPA): (11:20) R.Gannon pass to T.Brown to KC 3 for 32 yards (G.Wesley)..

Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L