Quick answer
- Winner
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Final score
- Las Vegas Raiders 27–20 New England Patriots
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 6–17 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Jolley
- Top passer
- R. Gannon
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:39) 12-R.Gannon pass intended for 84-J.Porter INTERCEPTED by 54-T.Bruschi (36-L.Milloy)…
- Game date
- 2002-11-17
Game summary
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the New England Patriots 27–20 on 2002-11-17. D. Jolley posted a game-high +5.66 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
 Las Vegas Raiders | 3 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots(9:13) 4-A.Vinatieri 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(:56) 11-S.Janikowski 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(10:00) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(4:20) 4-A.Vinatieri 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(:58) 12-R.Gannon left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(5:22) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(1:39) 12-R.Gannon pass intended for 84-J.Porter INTERCEPTED by 54-T.Bruschi (36-L.Milloy) at LV 48. 54-T.Bruschi for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by LV and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 01:27.)
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(1:16) 11-S.Janikowski 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
11-S.Janikowski kicks 56 yards from LV 30 to NE 14. 33-K.Faulk for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
LVLas Vegas RaidersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 9:13FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 17
- Score
- 3-0
(9:13) 4-A.Vinatieri 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 0:56FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 21
- Score
- 3-3
(:56) 11-S.Janikowski 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 10:00TD ZCZ. CrockettPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 3-9
(10:00) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 9:58XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 3-10
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 4:20FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 12
- Score
- 6-10
(4:20) 4-A.Vinatieri 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 0:58TD RGR. GannonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 6-16
(:58) 12-R.Gannon left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 0:52XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 6-17
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 5:22TD ZCZ. CrockettPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 6-23
(5:22) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 5:18XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 6-24
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 1:39TD TBT. BruschiPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 55
- Score
- 12-24
(1:39) 12-R.Gannon pass intended for 84-J.Porter INTERCEPTED by 54-T.Bruschi (36-L.Milloy) at LV 48. 54-T.Bruschi for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by LV and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 01:27.)
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 1:27XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 13-24
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 1:16FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 9
- Score
- 13-27
(1:16) 11-S.Janikowski 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 1:13TD KFKeldric FaulkPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 30
- Score
- 19-27
11-S.Janikowski kicks 56 yards from LV 30 to NE 14. 33-K.Faulk for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 0:59XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 20-27
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Jolley · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.66 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.89 EPA/play
- 2R. Gannon · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +4.91 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 3C. Garner · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.73 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 4Z. Crockett · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +3.78 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 5
Trent Brown · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.87 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play - 6C. Cleeland · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.83 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
- 7J. Rice · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.19 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 8Trent Brown · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.81 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.23 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
D. Jolley — LV · Receiving
D. Jolley posted the highest total EPA (+5.66) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.89 EPA per play.
D. Jolley's top snap (+1.75 EPA): (3:27) 12-R.Gannon pass to 88-D.Jolley to NE 44 for 13 yards (24-T.Law).
Biggest single play (-8.96 EPA): R. Gannon — (1:39) 12-R.Gannon pass intended for 84-J.Porter INTERCEPTED by 54-T.Bruschi (36-L.Milloy) at LV 48. 54-T.Bruschi for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by LV and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 01:27.)
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) · 42 dropbacks · 61.9% completion · +0.12 EPA/play · +4.91 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 37 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · -0.23 EPA/play · -8.46 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.035 | +0.025 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.0% | 53.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.229 | +0.112 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.240 | -0.021 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.025 | +0.035 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.8% | 58.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Las Vegas Raiders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: -0.04 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: +0.03 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, +2.33 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 11 drives, -2.40 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Las Vegas Raiders — Z. Crockett
- Las Vegas Raiders — R. Gannon
- Las Vegas Raiders — Z. Crockett
- New England Patriots — T. Bruschi
- New England Patriots — Keldric Faulk
Field goals
- New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the LV 17 (Q1 9:13) — (9:13) 4-A.Vinatieri 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the NE 21 (Q1 0:56) — (:56) 11-S.Janikowski 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 14–3. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NE 2 (Q2 10:00) — (10:00) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 9:58) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the LV 12 (Q2 4:20) — (4:20) 4-A.Vinatieri 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NE 2 (Q2 0:58) — (:58) 12-R.Gannon left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 0:52) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NE 2 (Q3 5:22) — (5:22) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 5:18) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 55 (Q3 1:39); New England Patriots added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 1:27) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the NE 9 (Q4 1:16) — (1:16) 11-S.Janikowski 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the LV 30 (Q4 1:13) — 11-S.Janikowski kicks 56 yards from LV 30 to NE 14. 33-K.Faulk for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 0:59) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q2 1:46) — (1:46) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 9 for -4 yards (75-C.Cooper). FUMBLES (75-C.Cooper), RECOVERED by LV-93-T.Armstrong at NE 9. 93-T.Armstrong to NE 8 for 1 yard (64-G.Robinson-Randall).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 3:27) — (3:27) 12-R.Gannon pass to 88-D.Jolley to NE 44 for 13 yards (24-T.Law).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 10:00) — (10:00) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q2 6:24) — (6:24) 13-K.Walter punts 32 yards to LV 26, Center-66-L.Paxton, fair catch by 81-T.Brown. PENALTY on LV-83-M.Knight, Roughing the Kicker, 15 yards, enforced at NE 42 - No Play.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 12:28) — (12:28) 12-R.Gannon pass to 88-D.Jolley to NE 11 for 30 yards (27-V.Green).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 1:39) — (1:39) 12-R.Gannon pass intended for 84-J.Porter INTERCEPTED by 54-T.Bruschi (36-L.Milloy) at LV 48. 54-T.Bruschi for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by LV and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 01:27.)
- New England Patriots (Q4 1:13) — 11-S.Janikowski kicks 56 yards from LV 30 to NE 14. 33-K.Faulk for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q2 1:46) — (1:46) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 9 for -4 yards (75-C.Cooper). FUMBLES (75-C.Cooper), RECOVERED by LV-93-T.Armstrong at NE 9. 93-T.Armstrong to NE 8 for 1 yard (64-G.Robinson-Randall).
- New England Patriots (Q2 6:24) — (6:24) 13-K.Walter punts 32 yards to LV 26, Center-66-L.Paxton, fair catch by 81-T.Brown. PENALTY on LV-83-M.Knight, Roughing the Kicker, 15 yards, enforced at NE 42 - No Play.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 9:13 · LV 17 · Score 3-0
(9:13) 4-A.Vinatieri 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 0:56 · NE 21 · Score 3-3
(:56) 11-S.Janikowski 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 10:00 · NE 2 · Score 3-9
(10:00) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 9:58 · NE 2 · Score 3-10
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 4:20 · LV 12 · Score 6-10
(4:20) 4-A.Vinatieri 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 0:58 · NE 2 · Score 6-16
(:58) 12-R.Gannon left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 0:52 · NE 2 · Score 6-17
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 5:22 · NE 2 · Score 6-23
(5:22) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 5:18 · NE 2 · Score 6-24
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 1:39 · NE 55 · Score 12-24
(1:39) 12-R.Gannon pass intended for 84-J.Porter INTERCEPTED by 54-T.Bruschi (36-L.Milloy) at LV 48. 54-T.Bruschi for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by LV and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 01:27.) - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 1:27 · LV 2 · Score 13-24
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 1:16 · NE 9 · Score 13-27
(1:16) 11-S.Janikowski 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 1:13 · LV 30 · Score 19-27
11-S.Janikowski kicks 56 yards from LV 30 to NE 14. 33-K.Faulk for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 0:59 · LV 2 · Score 20-27
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
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.
- D. Jolley (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2002-11-17?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the New England Patriots 27-20 in Week 11, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: New England Patriots 3, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q2: New England Patriots 3, Las Vegas Raiders 14; Q3: New England Patriots 7, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q4: New England Patriots 7, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Final: New England Patriots 20, Las Vegas Raiders 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — Z. Crockett (Q2 10:00) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — R. Gannon (Q2 0:58) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — Z. Crockett (Q3 5:22) New England Patriots touchdown — T. Bruschi (Q3 1:39) New England Patriots touchdown — K. Faulk (Q4 1:13) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 9:13, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 0:56, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 4:20, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 1:16, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Las Vegas Raiders?
R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders), 61.9% completion, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +4.91 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 48.6% completion, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -8.46 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Las Vegas Raiders?
D. Jolley (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.66 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+1.75 EPA): (3:27) 12-R.Gannon pass to 88-D.Jolley to NE 44 for 13 yards (24-T.Law)..
Was New England Patriots vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 27-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 5-4 Now 5-5 L
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 5-4 Now 6-4 W
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