Quick answer
- Winner
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Final score
- Las Vegas Raiders 28–21 Dallas Cowboys
- Halftime
- Dallas Cowboys 7–35 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Gannon
- Top passer
- R. Gannon
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:54) 4-M.Knorr punts 40 yards to LV 18, Center-95-R.Chevrier. 88-D.Dunn to LV 20 for 2 y…
- Game date
- 2001-10-07
Game summary
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Dallas Cowboys 28–21 on 2001-10-07. R. Gannon posted a game-high +15.75 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dallas Cowboys | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
 Las Vegas Raiders | 21 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DALDallas Cowboys(6:22) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(4:32) 22-E.Smith right end to DAL 37 for -4 yards (23-M.Pope).
(3:49) (Shotgun) PENALTY on LV-91-R.Upshaw, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced at DAL 37 - No Play.
(14:15) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(13:59) Anthony Wright replaces Carter at QB (Strained left hamstring) 2-A.Wright pass to 84-J.Galloway for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(10:19) 47-T.Wheatley up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(5:15) 47-T.Wheatley left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(:48) (Field Goal formation) 6-T.Seder up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Fake field goal. Handoff from holder (Knorr)
6-T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(1:27) 2-A.Wright pass to 85-D.Chiaverini for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
LVLas Vegas RaidersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 6:22TD JRJ. RicePoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 5
- Score
- 0-6
(6:22) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 6:16XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 0-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 4:32TD Points+7
- Yard line
- LV 59
- Score
- 0-7
(4:32) 22-E.Smith right end to DAL 37 for -4 yards (23-M.Pope).
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 3:49TD RUR. UpshawPoints+7
- Yard line
- LV 63
- Score
- 0-7
(3:49) (Shotgun) PENALTY on LV-91-R.Upshaw, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced at DAL 37 - No Play.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 14:15TD ZCZ. CrockettPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 3
- Score
- 0-13
(14:15) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 14:09XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 0-14
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 13:59TD JGJ. GallowayPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 40
- Score
- 6-14
(13:59) Anthony Wright replaces Carter at QB (Strained left hamstring) 2-A.Wright pass to 84-J.Galloway for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 13:52XP TST. SederPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 7-14
6-T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 10:19TD Tyrone Wheatley Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- DAL 4
- Score
- 7-20
(10:19) 47-T.Wheatley up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 10:13XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 7-21
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 5:15TD Tyrone Wheatley Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- DAL 1
- Score
- 7-27
(5:15) 47-T.Wheatley left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 5:11XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 7-28
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 0:48TD TST. SederPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 8
- Score
- 13-28
(:48) (Field Goal formation) 6-T.Seder up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Fake field goal. Handoff from holder (Knorr)
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 0:42XP TST. SederPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 14-28
6-T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 1:27TD DCD. ChiaveriniPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 3
- Score
- 20-28
(1:27) 2-A.Wright pass to 85-D.Chiaverini for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 1:21XP TST. SederPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 21-28
6-T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1R. Gannon · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +15.75 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 2
Alex Wright · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +8.27 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play - 3
Trent Brown · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +7.06 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play - 4J. Rice · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.54 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 5T. Seder · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +4.13 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.13 EPA/play
- 6D. Chiaverini · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.06 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 7J. Galloway · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.97 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 8K. Rambo · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.07 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 (+15.75) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.49 EPA per play.
R. Gannon's top snap (-3.51 EPA): (3:40) 12-R.Gannon FUMBLES (Aborted) at LV 34, RECOVERED by DAL-94-M.Myers at LV 34. 94-M.Myers to LV 34 for no gain (87-J.Brigham).
Biggest single play (+5.32 EPA): M. Knorr — (1:54) 4-M.Knorr punts 40 yards to LV 18, Center-95-R.Chevrier. 88-D.Dunn to LV 20 for 2 yards (50-J.Brooks). FUMBLES (50-J.Brooks), touched at LV 15, RECOVERED by DAL-44-R.Thomas at LV 7.
Quarterback report card
R. Gannon led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) · 32 dropbacks · 65.6% completion · +0.49 EPA/play · +15.75 total EPA
- Alex Wright (Dallas Cowboys) · 30 dropbacks · 46.7% completion · +0.28 EPA/play · +8.27 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.096 | +0.162 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.9% | 53.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.170 | +0.492 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.109 | -0.117 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.162 | -0.096 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.2% | 55.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Las Vegas Raiders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs +0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Dallas Cowboys: +0.10 EPA/play (78th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: +0.16 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 10 drives, +7.48 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 10 drives, +12.63 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 — J. Rice (R. Gannon pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — Z. Crockett
- Dallas Cowboys — J. Galloway (Alex Wright pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — Tyrone Wheatley Jr.
- Las Vegas Raiders — Tyrone Wheatley Jr.
- Dallas Cowboys — T. Seder
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Chiaverini (Alex Wright pass)
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 21–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DAL 5 (Q1 6:22) — (6:22) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 6:16) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 59 (Q1 4:32) — (4:32) 22-E.Smith right end to DAL 37 for -4 yards (23-M.Pope).; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 63 (Q1 3:49) — (3:49) (Shotgun) PENALTY on LV-91-R.Upshaw, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced at DAL 37 - No Play..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 14–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DAL 3 (Q2 14:15) — (14:15) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 14:09) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the LV 40 (Q2 13:59) — (13:59) Anthony Wright replaces Carter at QB (Strained left hamstring) 2-A.Wright pass to 84-J.Galloway for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 13:52) — 6-T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DAL 4 (Q2 10:19) — (10:19) 47-T.Wheatley up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 10:13) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q3 5:15) — (5:15) 47-T.Wheatley left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 5:11) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the LV 8 (Q3 0:48) — (:48) (Field Goal formation) 6-T.Seder up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Fake field goal. Handoff from holder (Knorr); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 0:42) — 6-T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the LV 3 (Q4 1:27) — (1:27) 2-A.Wright pass to 85-D.Chiaverini for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 1:21) — 6-T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 1:54) — (1:54) 4-M.Knorr punts 40 yards to LV 18, Center-95-R.Chevrier. 88-D.Dunn to LV 20 for 2 yards (50-J.Brooks). FUMBLES (50-J.Brooks), touched at LV 15, RECOVERED by DAL-44-R.Thomas at LV 7.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 13:35) — (13:35) (Shotgun) 17-Q.Carter up the middle to DAL 23 for 15 yards (20-T.James, 54-G.Biekert).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 14:23) — (14:23) 9-S.Lechler punts 40 yards to DAL 25, Center-68-A.Graham. 80-R.Swinton pushed ob at LV 26 for 49 yards (9-S.Lechler). PENALTY on LV-37-J.Harris, 5 yards, enforced at LV 26.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 13:59) — (13:59) Anthony Wright replaces Carter at QB (Strained left hamstring) 2-A.Wright pass to 84-J.Galloway for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 10:49) — (10:49) 12-R.Gannon pass to 81-T.Brown to DAL 34 for 14 yards (28-D.Woodson).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 1:54) — (1:54) 4-M.Knorr punts 40 yards to LV 18, Center-95-R.Chevrier. 88-D.Dunn to LV 20 for 2 yards (50-J.Brooks). FUMBLES (50-J.Brooks), touched at LV 15, RECOVERED by DAL-44-R.Thomas at LV 7.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 13:59) — (13:59) Anthony Wright replaces Carter at QB (Strained left hamstring) 2-A.Wright pass to 84-J.Galloway for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 1:27) — (1:27) 2-A.Wright pass to 85-D.Chiaverini for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 0:48) — (:48) (Field Goal formation) 6-T.Seder up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Fake field goal. Handoff from holder (Knorr)
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 6:22 · DAL 5 · Score 0-6
(6:22) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 6:16 · DAL 2 · Score 0-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+7) — Q1 4:32 · LV 59 · Score 0-7
(4:32) 22-E.Smith right end to DAL 37 for -4 yards (23-M.Pope). - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+7) — Q1 3:49 · LV 63 · Score 0-7
(3:49) (Shotgun) PENALTY on LV-91-R.Upshaw, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced at DAL 37 - No Play. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 14:15 · DAL 3 · Score 0-13
(14:15) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 14:09 · DAL 2 · Score 0-14
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 13:59 · LV 40 · Score 6-14
(13:59) Anthony Wright replaces Carter at QB (Strained left hamstring) 2-A.Wright pass to 84-J.Galloway for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 13:52 · LV 2 · Score 7-14
6-T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 10:19 · DAL 4 · Score 7-20
(10:19) 47-T.Wheatley up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 10:13 · DAL 2 · Score 7-21
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 5:15 · DAL 1 · Score 7-27
(5:15) 47-T.Wheatley left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 5:11 · DAL 2 · Score 7-28
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 0:48 · LV 8 · Score 13-28
(:48) (Field Goal formation) 6-T.Seder up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Fake field goal. Handoff from holder (Knorr) - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 0:42 · LV 2 · Score 14-28
6-T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 1:27 · LV 3 · Score 20-28
(1:27) 2-A.Wright pass to 85-D.Chiaverini for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 1:21 · LV 2 · Score 21-28
6-T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
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 Dallas Cowboys vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2001-10-07?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Dallas Cowboys 28-21 in Week 4, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 0, Las Vegas Raiders 21; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 7, Las Vegas Raiders 14; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 7, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 7, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Final: Dallas Cowboys 21, Las Vegas Raiders 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Rice (R. Gannon pass) (Q1 6:22) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — Z. Crockett (Q2 14:15) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Galloway (A. Wright pass) (Q2 13:59) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — T. Wheatley (Q2 10:19) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — T. Wheatley (Q3 5:15) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Seder (Q3 0:48) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Chiaverini (A. Wright pass) (Q4 1:27) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Las Vegas Raiders?
R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders), 65.6% completion, +0.49 EPA per dropback, +15.75 total passing EPA. Alex Wright (Dallas Cowboys), 46.7% completion, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +8.27 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Las Vegas Raiders?
R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.75 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (-3.51 EPA): (3:40) 12-R.Gannon FUMBLES (Aborted) at LV 34, RECOVERED by DAL-94-M.Myers at LV 34. 94-M.Myers to LV 34 for no gain (87-J.Brigham)..
Was Dallas Cowboys vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 28-21 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
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