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NFL · Week 2 · September 14, 2003 · 12 min read

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 2003 Week 2 Recap

Raiders defeat Bengals 23–20 in Week 2

P.Warrick led Fantasy Impact as Raiders prevailed in a 20–23 Week 2 finish.

Cincinnati Bengals 20 0–2
Final 20–23
Las Vegas Raiders 23 1–1 Winner
Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
20–23
Halftime
Tied 10–10 at halftime
Top passer
J. Kitna
FantasyHQ MVP
P.Warrick
Game date
September 14, 2003

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • P.Warrick 8 REC · 109 YDS · 1 TD +14.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Cornelius Johnson
    Cornelius Johnson 8 REC · 131 YDS +12.3 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Kitna 25/47 · 287 YDS · 2 TD +11.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • J.Rice 4 REC · 40 YDS +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Fargas 2 CAR · 56 YDS +3.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Tysheem Johnson
    Tysheem Johnson 1 REC · 9 YDS +0.9 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
Las Vegas Raiders 23–20 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime
Tied 10–10 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
P. Warrick
Top passer
J. Kitna
Biggest EPA play
(4:04) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 31-P.Buchanon at LV 17. 31-…
Game date
2003-09-14

Game summary

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23–20 on 2003-09-14. P. Warrick posted a game-high +14.17 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Cincinnati Bengals3737020
Las Vegas Raiders100310023

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bengals
LVLas Vegas Raiders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 12:16FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 22
    Score
    0-3

    (12:16) 11-S.Janikowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. PENALTY on CIN-91-C.Powell, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  2. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 9:31TD
    Tyrone Wheatley Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    0-9

    (9:31) 47-T.Wheatley right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 9:27XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    0-10

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  4. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 5:19FG
    SGS. Graham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 13
    Score
    3-10

    (5:19) 17-S.Graham 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-R.Braham, Holder-8-N.Harris.

  5. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 11:50TD
    CDC. Dillon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 1
    Score
    9-10

    (11:50) 28-C.Dillon left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 11:46XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    10-10

    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.

  7. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 8:22FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 8
    Score
    10-13

    (8:22) 11-S.Janikowski 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  8. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 0:32FG
    SGS. Graham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 4
    Score
    13-13

    (:32) 17-S.Graham 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.

  9. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 4:04TD
    PBP. Buchanon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 20
    Score
    13-19

    (4:04) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 31-P.Buchanon at LV 17. 31-P.Buchanon for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 3:46XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    13-20

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  11. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 1:23TD
    PWP. Warrick

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 8
    Score
    19-20

    (1:23) 3-J.Kitna pass to 80-P.Warrick for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 1:18XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    20-20

    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.

  13. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 0:13FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 21
    Score
    20-23

    (:13) 11-S.Janikowski 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1P. Warrick · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +14.17 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play
  2. 2Cornelius JohnsonCornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +12.31 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
  3. 3J. Kitna · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +11.12 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
  4. 4J. Rice · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.84 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
  5. 5J. Fargas · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +2.97 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
  6. 6M. Schobel · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.93 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.93 EPA/play
  7. 7Ryan KellyRyan Kelly · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.97 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
  8. 8Tysheem JohnsonTysheem Johnson · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +0.91 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.91 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

P. Warrick — CIN · Receiving

P. Warrick posted the highest total EPA (+14.17) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.77 EPA per play.

P. Warrick's top snap (+3.42 EPA): (3:41) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass to 80-P.Warrick to LV 27 for 19 yards (24-C.Woodson).

Biggest single play (-10.50 EPA): J. Kitna — (4:04) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 31-P.Buchanon at LV 17. 31-P.Buchanon for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

J. Kitna led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals) · 47 dropbacks · 53.2% completion · +0.24 EPA/play · +11.12 total EPA
  • R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) · 30 dropbacks · 43.3% completion · -0.20 EPA/play · -5.91 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCincinnati BengalsLas Vegas Raiders
Offensive EPA/play+0.015+0.019
Offensive success rate41.5%47.1%
Pass EPA/play+0.237-0.197
Rush EPA/play-0.192+0.080
Defensive EPA/play-0.019-0.015
Defensive success rate52.9%58.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cincinnati Bengals +0.01, Las Vegas Raiders +0.02) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cincinnati Bengals: +0.01 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Las Vegas Raiders: +0.02 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, +1.54 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 14 drives, +1.36 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Tyrone Wheatley Jr.Las Vegas Raiders — Tyrone Wheatley Jr. (Q1 9:31)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — C. Dillon (Q2 11:50)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — P. Buchanon (Q4 4:04)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — P. Warrick (J. Kitna pass) (Q4 1:23)

Field goals

  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q1 12:16)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q1 5:19)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q3 8:22)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q3 0:32)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q4 0:13)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the CIN 22 (Q1 12:16); Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the CIN 2 (Q1 9:31) — (9:31) 47-T.Wheatley right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 9:27) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the LV 13 (Q1 5:19) — (5:19) 17-S.Graham 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-R.Braham, Holder-8-N.Harris..

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q2 11:50) — (11:50) 28-C.Dillon left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 11:46) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the CIN 8 (Q3 8:22) — (8:22) 11-S.Janikowski 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the LV 4 (Q3 0:32) — (:32) 17-S.Graham 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris..

The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 20 (Q4 4:04) — (4:04) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 31-P.Buchanon at LV 17. 31-P.Buchanon for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 3:46) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LV 8 (Q4 1:23) — (1:23) 3-J.Kitna pass to 80-P.Warrick for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 1:18) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the CIN 21 (Q4 0:13) — (:13) 11-S.Janikowski 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 4:04) — (4:04) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 31-P.Buchanon at LV 17. 31-P.Buchanon for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -49.9% · EPA -10.50]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 4:45) — (4:45) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson ran ob at LV 21 for 34 yards (21-N.Asomugha). [WPA +23.5% · EPA +3.78]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1) — Bengals' Captains: J.Burris, C.Dillon, R.Johnson [WPA +18.2% · EPA +0.28]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 3:41) — (3:41) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass to 80-P.Warrick to LV 27 for 19 yards (24-C.Woodson). [WPA +15.0% · EPA +3.42]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:45) — (:45) (No Huddle) 12-R.Gannon pass to 25-C.Garner pushed ob at CIN 37 for 24 yards (20-M.Roman). [WPA +14.7% · EPA +1.49]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 4:04) — (4:04) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 31-P.Buchanon at LV 17. 31-P.Buchanon for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -49.9% · EPA -10.50]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 4:45) — (4:45) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson ran ob at LV 21 for 34 yards (21-N.Asomugha). [WPA +23.5% · EPA +3.78]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 3:41) — (3:41) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass to 80-P.Warrick to LV 27 for 19 yards (24-C.Woodson). [WPA +15.0% · EPA +3.42]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 11:21) — (11:21) 20-J.Fargas right end to CIN 15 for 53 yards (21-J.Burris). [WPA +5.8% · EPA +3.15]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 12:16 · CIN 22 · Score 0-3
    (12:16) 11-S.Janikowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. PENALTY on CIN-91-C.Powell, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  2. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 9:31 · CIN 2 · Score 0-9
    (9:31) 47-T.Wheatley right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 9:27 · CIN 2 · Score 0-10
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  4. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 5:19 · LV 13 · Score 3-10
    (5:19) 17-S.Graham 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-R.Braham, Holder-8-N.Harris.
  5. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 11:50 · LV 1 · Score 9-10
    (11:50) 28-C.Dillon left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 11:46 · LV 2 · Score 10-10
    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.
  7. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 8:22 · CIN 8 · Score 10-13
    (8:22) 11-S.Janikowski 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  8. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 0:32 · LV 4 · Score 13-13
    (:32) 17-S.Graham 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.
  9. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 4:04 · LV 20 · Score 13-19
    (4:04) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 31-P.Buchanon at LV 17. 31-P.Buchanon for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 3:46 · CIN 2 · Score 13-20
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  11. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 1:23 · LV 8 · Score 19-20
    (1:23) 3-J.Kitna pass to 80-P.Warrick for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 1:18 · LV 2 · Score 20-20
    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.
  13. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 0:13 · CIN 21 · Score 20-23
    (:13) 11-S.Janikowski 39 yard field goal 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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • P. Warrick (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2003-09-14?

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in Week 2, 2003.

What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Las Vegas Raiders 10; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Las Vegas Raiders 10; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 20, Las Vegas Raiders 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — T. Wheatley (Q1 9:31) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Dillon (Q2 11:50) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — P. Buchanon (Q4 4:04) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — P. Warrick (J. Kitna pass) (Q4 1:23) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 12:16, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q1 5:19, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q3 8:22, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q3 0:32, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 0:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Las Vegas Raiders?

J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals), 53.2% completion, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +11.12 total passing EPA. R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders), 43.3% completion, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -5.91 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Las Vegas Raiders?

P. Warrick (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.17 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+3.42 EPA): (3:41) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass to 80-P.Warrick to LV 27 for 19 yards (24-C.Woodson)..

Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W

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