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NFL · Week 15 · December 17, 2006 · 10 min read

Los Angeles Rams vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 2006 Week 15 Recap

Rams defeat Raiders 20–0 in Week 15

R.Curry led Fantasy Impact as Rams prevailed in a 20–0 Week 15 finish.

Los Angeles Rams 20 6–8 Winner
Final 20–0
Las Vegas Raiders 0 2–12
Winner
Los Angeles Rams
Final score
20–0
Halftime
Los Angeles Rams 6–0 Las Vegas Raiders
Top passer
M. Bulger
FantasyHQ MVP
R.Curry
Game date
December 17, 2006

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • T.Holt 4 REC · 59 YDS +5.7 Fantasy Impact
  • I.Bruce 3 REC · 58 YDS +5.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Shedrick Jackson
    Shedrick Jackson 31 CAR · 127 YDS · 2 TD +0.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • R.Curry 9 REC · 87 YDS +6.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Calvin Anderson
    Calvin Anderson 4 REC · 52 YDS +1.1 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Fargas 1 REC · 10 YDS +1.0 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
LA
Final score
LA 20–0 Las Vegas Raiders
Halftime
LA 6–0 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
R. Curry
Top passer
M. Bulger
Biggest EPA play
(5:04) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle to LA 13 for no gain (91-L.Little). FUMBLES (91-L.Littl…
Game date
2006-12-17

Game summary

The LA beat the Las Vegas Raiders 20–0 on 2006-12-17. R. Curry posted a game-high +6.94 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 7 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4T
LA6770020
Las Vegas Raiders000000

Scoring Map

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

LALA
LVLas Vegas Raiders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LALA
    Q2 13:11FG
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 6
    Score
    3-0

    (13:11) 14-J.Wilkins 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  2. LALA
    Q2 2:00FG
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 16
    Score
    6-0

    (2:00) 14-J.Wilkins 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  3. LALA
    Q3 10:18TD
    Shedrick Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 4
    Score
    12-0

    (10:18) 39-S.Jackson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. LALA
    Q3 10:14XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    13-0

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  5. LALA
    Q4 10:11TD
    Shedrick Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 19
    Score
    19-0

    (10:11) 39-S.Jackson up the middle for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. LALA
    Q4 10:11XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    20-0

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1R. Curry · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +6.94 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
  2. 2T. Holt · LA · Receiving · +5.69 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
  3. 3I. Bruce · LA · Receiving · +5.19 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play
  4. 4Calvin AndersonCalvin Anderson · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.07 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
  5. 5J. Fargas · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +0.98 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
  6. 6Ricky LeeRicky Lee · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +0.85 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  7. 7Shedrick JacksonShedrick Jackson · LA · Rushing · +0.68 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play
  8. 8Anthony WalkerAnthony Walker · LA · Receiving · +0.68 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.68 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. Curry — LV · Receiving

R. Curry posted the highest total EPA (+6.94) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.77 EPA per play.

R. Curry's top snap (-2.25 EPA): (:58) 2-A.Brooks pass incomplete short left to 89-R.Curry.

Biggest single play (-5.13 EPA): Z. Crockett — (5:04) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle to LA 13 for no gain (91-L.Little). FUMBLES (91-L.Little), touched at LA 13, RECOVERED by LA-26-T.Hill at LA 18. 26-T.Hill to LA 20 for 2 yards (25-J.Fargas).

Quarterback report card

M. Bulger led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • M. Bulger (LA) · 30 dropbacks · 36.7% completion · -2.4% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.41 total EPA
  • A. Brooks (Las Vegas Raiders) · 23 dropbacks · 47.8% completion · -6.4% CPOE · -0.42 EPA/play · -9.59 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLALas Vegas Raiders
Offensive EPA/play+0.057-0.235
Offensive success rate44.4%44.4%
Pass EPA/play-0.014-0.278
Rush EPA/play+0.018-0.294
Defensive EPA/play+0.235-0.057
Defensive success rate55.6%55.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, LA generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.23), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • LA: +0.06 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Las Vegas Raiders: -0.23 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • LA: 11 drives, +4.60 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, -19.03 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Shedrick JacksonLA — Shedrick Jackson (Q3 10:18)
  • Shedrick JacksonLA — Shedrick Jackson (Q4 10:11)

Field goals

  • Jordan WilkinsLA — Jordan Wilkins (Q2 13:11)
  • Jordan WilkinsLA — Jordan Wilkins (Q2 2:00)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: LA won the period 6–0. LA connected on a field goal from the LV 6 (Q2 13:11) — (13:11) 14-J.Wilkins 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; LA connected on a field goal from the LV 16 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 14-J.Wilkins 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..

The third quarter: LA won the period 7–0. LA found the end zone from the LV 4 (Q3 10:18) — (10:18) 39-S.Jackson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 10:14) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..

The fourth quarter: LA won the period 7–0. LA found the end zone from the LV 19 (Q4 10:11) — (10:11) 39-S.Jackson up the middle for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 10:11) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 9:30) — (9:30) 2-A.Brooks sacked at LV 47 for -12 yards (56-R.Smith). [WPA -11.9% · EPA -2.51]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 5:04) — (5:04) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle to LA 13 for no gain (91-L.Little). FUMBLES (91-L.Little), touched at LA 13, RECOVERED by LA-26-T.Hill at LA 18. 26-T.Hill to LA 20 for 2 yards (25-J.Fargas). [WPA -11.4% · EPA -5.13]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 6:13) — (6:13) 2-A.Brooks sacked at LA 44 for -5 yards (97-L.Glover). [WPA -8.1% · EPA -2.13]
  • LA (Q3 12:11) — (12:11) 1-M.Turk punts 26 yards to LV 20, Center-45-C.Massey. 23-C.Carr MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LA-45-C.Massey at LV 24. 45-C.Massey to LV 24 for no gain (54-S.Williams). [WPA +7.6% · EPA +3.83]
  • LA (Q1 2:22) — (2:22) 10-M.Bulger pass incomplete deep right to 81-T.Holt. PENALTY on LV-27-F.Washington, Defensive Pass Interference, 11 yards, enforced at LA 40 - No Play. [WPA +7.5% · EPA +2.16]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 5:04) — (5:04) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle to LA 13 for no gain (91-L.Little). FUMBLES (91-L.Little), touched at LA 13, RECOVERED by LA-26-T.Hill at LA 18. 26-T.Hill to LA 20 for 2 yards (25-J.Fargas). [WPA -11.4% · EPA -5.13]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 8:13) — (8:13) 16-A.Walter pass short left intended for 19-J.Morant INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Coakley (34-F.Brown) at LA 20. 52-D.Coakley to LA 20 for no gain (83-C.Anderson). [WPA -0.7% · EPA -4.22]
  • LA (Q3 12:11) — (12:11) 1-M.Turk punts 26 yards to LV 20, Center-45-C.Massey. 23-C.Carr MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LA-45-C.Massey at LV 24. 45-C.Massey to LV 24 for no gain (54-S.Williams). [WPA +7.6% · EPA +3.83]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 10:14) — (10:14) 16-A.Walter pass deep right intended for 87-A.Whitted INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Bartell at LV 35. 24-R.Bartell to LV 19 for 16 yards (66-L.Walker). [WPA -1.2% · EPA -3.41]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. LA FG (+3) — Q2 13:11 · LV 6 · Score 3-0
    (13:11) 14-J.Wilkins 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  2. LA FG (+3) — Q2 2:00 · LV 16 · Score 6-0
    (2:00) 14-J.Wilkins 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  3. LA TD (+6) — Q3 10:18 · LV 4 · Score 12-0
    (10:18) 39-S.Jackson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. LA XP (+1) — Q3 10:14 · LV 2 · Score 13-0
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  5. LA TD (+6) — Q4 10:11 · LV 19 · Score 19-0
    (10:11) 39-S.Jackson up the middle for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. LA XP (+1) — Q4 10:11 · LV 2 · Score 20-0
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • LA earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • R. Curry (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • A. Brooks (LV) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won LA vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2006-12-17?

The LA beat the Las Vegas Raiders 20-0 in Week 15, 2006.

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

Q2: LA 6, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q3: LA 7, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q4: LA 7, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Final: LA 20, Las Vegas Raiders 0.

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

LA touchdown — S. Jackson (Q3 10:18) LA touchdown — S. Jackson (Q4 10:11) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q2 13:11, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q2 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Las Vegas Raiders?

M. Bulger (LA), 36.7% completion, -2.4% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.41 total passing EPA. A. Brooks (Las Vegas Raiders), 47.8% completion, -6.4% CPOE, -0.42 EPA per dropback, -9.59 total passing EPA.

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

R. Curry (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.94 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (-2.25 EPA): (:58) 2-A.Brooks pass incomplete short left to 89-R.Curry..

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 5-8 Now 6-8 W

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 2-11 Now 2-12 L