Quick answer
- Winner
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Final score
- Las Vegas Raiders 28–16 Denver Broncos
- Halftime
- Denver Broncos 3–27 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Garner
- Top passer
- S. Beuerlein
- Biggest EPA play
- (:09) 14-B.Griese pass intended for 84-S.Sharpe INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Woodson at DEN 41. 26-…
- Game date
- 2002-12-22
Game summary
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Denver Broncos 28–16 on 2002-12-22. C. Garner posted a game-high +9.92 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Denver Broncos | 0 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 16 |
 Las Vegas Raiders | 20 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DENDenver Broncos(11:34) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(4:22) 12-R.Gannon scrambles up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(12:55) 12-R.Gannon pass to 25-C.Garner for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(:06) 1-J.Elam 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Leach, Holder-11-S.Beuerlein.
(5:24) 11-S.Beuerlein scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Leach, Holder-11-S.Beuerlein.
(15:00) 26-C.Portis right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(7:01) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
LVLas Vegas RaidersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 11:34TD ZCZ. CrockettPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 1
- Score
- 0-6
(11:34) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 11:27TD SJS. JanikowskiPoints+7
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 0-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 4:22TD RGR. GannonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 3
- Score
- 0-13
(4:22) 12-R.Gannon scrambles up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 4:14XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 0-14
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 12:55TD CGC. GarnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 8
- Score
- 0-20
(12:55) 12-R.Gannon pass to 25-C.Garner for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 12:49XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 0-21
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:06FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 7
- Score
- 3-21
(:06) 1-J.Elam 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Leach, Holder-11-S.Beuerlein.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 5:24TD SBS. BeuerleinPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 1
- Score
- 9-21
(5:24) 11-S.Beuerlein scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 5:17XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 10-21
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Leach, Holder-11-S.Beuerlein.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 15:00TD CPC. PortisPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 16-21
(15:00) 26-C.Portis right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 7:01TD ZCZ. CrockettPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 1
- Score
- 16-27
(7:01) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 6:58XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 16-28
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Garner · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +9.92 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 2R. Gannon · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +6.56 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 3
Trent Brown · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +6.18 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play - 4A. Lelie · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.59 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 5C. Garner · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +3.03 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 6C. Portis · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +2.76 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 7Z. Crockett · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +1.79 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 8M. Anderson · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +1.48 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.49 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
C. Garner — LV · Receiving
C. Garner posted the highest total EPA (+9.92) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.10 EPA per play.
C. Garner's top snap (+2.98 EPA): (14:52) 12-R.Gannon pass to 25-C.Garner pushed ob at DEN 39 for 37 yards (28-K.Kennedy).
Biggest single play (-5.23 EPA): B. Griese — (:09) 14-B.Griese pass intended for 84-S.Sharpe INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Woodson at DEN 41. 26-R.Woodson to DEN 25 for 16 yards (50-B.Hamilton).
Quarterback report card
S. Beuerlein led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S. Beuerlein (Denver Broncos) · 39 dropbacks · 33.3% completion · +0.00 EPA/play · +0.02 total EPA
- R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) · 34 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · +0.19 EPA/play · +6.56 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.149 | -0.033 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.8% | 46.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.283 | +0.193 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.218 | +0.014 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.033 | +0.149 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.6% | 56.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Las Vegas Raiders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.15), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: -0.15 EPA/play (18th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: -0.03 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 13 drives, -13.29 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 14 drives, -2.76 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 — Z. Crockett
- Las Vegas Raiders — R. Gannon
- Las Vegas Raiders — C. Garner (R. Gannon pass)
- Denver Broncos — S. Beuerlein
- Denver Broncos — C. Portis
- Las Vegas Raiders — Z. Crockett
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 20–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q1 11:34) — (11:34) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 2 (Q1 11:27) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 3 (Q1 4:22) — (4:22) 12-R.Gannon scrambles up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 4:14) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–3. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 8 (Q2 12:55) — (12:55) 12-R.Gannon pass to 25-C.Garner for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 12:49) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 7 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 1-J.Elam 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Leach, Holder-11-S.Beuerlein..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q3 5:24) — (5:24) 11-S.Beuerlein scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 5:17) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Leach, Holder-11-S.Beuerlein..
The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–6. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 2 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 26-C.Portis right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q4 7:01) — (7:01) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 6:58) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 11:32) — (11:32) 12-R.Gannon sacked at DEN 40 for -4 yards (52-I.Gold). FUMBLES (52-I.Gold), RECOVERED by DEN-92-B.Berry at DEN 39. 92-B.Berry to DEN 39 for no gain (65-B.Sims).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 5:17) — 4-M.Knorr kicks 66 yards from DEN 30 to LV 4. 83-M.Knight to LV 26 for 22 yards (59-D.Spragan). FUMBLES (59-D.Spragan), RECOVERED by DEN-34-R.Droughns at LV 30. 34-R.Droughns to LV 30 for no gain (39-
- Denver Broncos (Q3 0:32) — (:32) 11-S.Beuerlein pass to 84-S.Sharpe to LV 2 for 30 yards (33-A.Dorsett).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 0:53) — (:53) 9-S.Lechler punts 43 yards to DEN 24, Center-62-A.Treu. 24-D.O'Neal to LV 32 for 44 yards (9-S.Lechler).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 8:33) — (8:33) (Shotgun) 14-B.Griese pass INTERCEPTED by 93-T.Armstrong (36-D.Gibson) at DEN 38. 93-T.Armstrong to DEN 38 for no gain (78-M.Lepsis).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 0:09) — (:09) 14-B.Griese pass intended for 84-S.Sharpe INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Woodson at DEN 41. 26-R.Woodson to DEN 25 for 16 yards (50-B.Hamilton).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 5:17) — 4-M.Knorr kicks 66 yards from DEN 30 to LV 4. 83-M.Knight to LV 26 for 22 yards (59-D.Spragan). FUMBLES (59-D.Spragan), RECOVERED by DEN-34-R.Droughns at LV 30. 34-R.Droughns to LV 30 for no gain (39-
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 11:32) — (11:32) 12-R.Gannon sacked at DEN 40 for -4 yards (52-I.Gold). FUMBLES (52-I.Gold), RECOVERED by DEN-92-B.Berry at DEN 39. 92-B.Berry to DEN 39 for no gain (65-B.Sims).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 8:33) — (8:33) (Shotgun) 14-B.Griese pass INTERCEPTED by 93-T.Armstrong (36-D.Gibson) at DEN 38. 93-T.Armstrong to DEN 38 for no gain (78-M.Lepsis).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 11:34 · DEN 1 · Score 0-6
(11:34) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+7) — Q1 11:27 · DEN 2 · Score 0-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 4:22 · DEN 3 · Score 0-13
(4:22) 12-R.Gannon scrambles up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 4:14 · DEN 2 · Score 0-14
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 12:55 · DEN 8 · Score 0-20
(12:55) 12-R.Gannon pass to 25-C.Garner for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 12:49 · DEN 2 · Score 0-21
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · LV 7 · Score 3-21
(:06) 1-J.Elam 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Leach, Holder-11-S.Beuerlein. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 5:24 · LV 1 · Score 9-21
(5:24) 11-S.Beuerlein scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 5:17 · LV 2 · Score 10-21
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Leach, Holder-11-S.Beuerlein. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · LV 2 · Score 16-21
(15:00) 26-C.Portis right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 7:01 · DEN 1 · Score 16-27
(7:01) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 6:58 · DEN 2 · Score 16-28
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-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.
- C. Garner (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2002-12-22?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Denver Broncos 28-16 in Week 16, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Denver Broncos 0, Las Vegas Raiders 20; Q2: Denver Broncos 3, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q3: Denver Broncos 7, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q4: Denver Broncos 6, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Final: Denver Broncos 16, Las Vegas Raiders 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — Z. Crockett (Q1 11:34) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — R. Gannon (Q1 4:22) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — C. Garner (R. Gannon pass) (Q2 12:55) Denver Broncos touchdown — S. Beuerlein (Q3 5:24) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Portis (Q4 15:00) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — Z. Crockett (Q4 7:01) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders?
S. Beuerlein (Denver Broncos), 33.3% completion, +0.00 EPA per dropback, +0.02 total passing EPA. R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders), 52.9% completion, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +6.56 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders?
C. Garner (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.92 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+2.98 EPA): (14:52) 12-R.Gannon pass to 25-C.Garner pushed ob at DEN 39 for 37 yards (28-K.Kennedy)..
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 8-6 Now 8-7 L
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 9-5 Now 10-5 W
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