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NFL · Week 17 · December 31, 2006 · 12 min read

Las Vegas Raiders vs. New York Jets: 2006 Week 17 Recap

Jets defeat Raiders 23–3 in Week 17

Dillon Gabriel led Fantasy Impact as Jets prevailed in a 3–23 Week 17 finish.

Las Vegas Raiders 3 2–14
Final 3–23
New York Jets 23 10–6 Winner
Winner
New York Jets
Final score
3–23
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 3–10 New York Jets
Top passer
C. Pennington
FantasyHQ MVP
Dillon Gabriel
Game date
December 31, 2006

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • Dillon Gabriel
    Dillon Gabriel 2 REC · 42 YDS +4.1 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Curry 5 REC · 47 YDS +3.8 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Fargas 17 CAR · 79 YDS +1.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jets

  • J.Cotchery 7 REC · 53 YDS +3.9 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Coles 2 REC · 24 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Baker 2 REC · 19 YDS · 1 TD +2.5 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
New York Jets
Final score
New York Jets 23–3 Las Vegas Raiders
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 3–10 New York Jets at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Dillon Gabriel
Top passer
C. Pennington
Biggest EPA play
(13:32) 2-A.Brooks sacked at LV 22 for -7 yards (50-E.Barton). FUMBLES (50-E.Barton), RECO…
Game date
2006-12-31

Game summary

The New York Jets beat the Las Vegas Raiders 23–3 on 2006-12-31. Dillon Gabriel posted a game-high +4.10 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Las Vegas Raiders030003
New York Jets73310023

Scoring Map

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

LVLas Vegas Raiders
NYJNew York Jets

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NYJNew York Jets
    Q1 5:01TD
    CBC. Baker

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 1
    Score
    0-6

    (5:01) 10-C.Pennington pass short left to 86-C.Baker for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. NYJNew York Jets
    Q1 4:54XP
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    0-7

    1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.

  3. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 10:41FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 18
    Score
    3-7

    (10:41) 11-S.Janikowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-C.Morris, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  4. NYJNew York Jets
    Q2 0:08FG
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 17
    Score
    3-10

    (:08) 1-M.Nugent 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. NYJ-74-N.Mangold was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.

  5. NYJNew York Jets
    Q3 7:49FG
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 4
    Score
    3-13

    (7:49) 1-M.Nugent 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.

  6. NYJNew York Jets
    Q4 13:44TD
    LWLuquay Washington

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    3-19

    (13:44) 29-L.Washington left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pitch left.

  7. NYJNew York Jets
    Q4 13:37XP
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    3-20

    1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.

  8. NYJNew York Jets
    Q4 11:48FG
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 17
    Score
    3-23

    (11:48) 1-M.Nugent 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Dillon GabrielDillon Gabriel · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.10 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.05 EPA/play
  2. 2J. Cotchery · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.90 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
  3. 3R. Curry · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.81 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
  4. 4L. Coles · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.89 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
  5. 5C. Baker · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
  6. 6Brandon SmithBrandon Smith · New York Jets · Rushing · +2.37 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
  7. 7J. Fargas · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +1.15 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
  8. 8C. Pennington · New York Jets · Passing · +1.10 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Dillon Gabriel

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Dillon Gabriel — LV · Receiving

Dillon Gabriel posted the highest total EPA (+4.10) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +2.05 EPA per play.

Dillon Gabriel's top snap (+3.19 EPA): (6:12) 2-A.Brooks pass deep left to 80-D.Gabriel to LV 46 for 28 yards (26-E.Coleman, 54-V.Hobson).

Biggest single play (-5.29 EPA): A. Brooks — (13:32) 2-A.Brooks sacked at LV 22 for -7 yards (50-E.Barton). FUMBLES (50-E.Barton), RECOVERED by NYJ-98-B.Hamilton at LV 22. 98-B.Hamilton to LV 22 for no gain (66-L.Walker).

Quarterback report card

C. Pennington led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • C. Pennington (New York Jets) · 34 dropbacks · 64.7% completion · +13.1% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.10 total EPA
  • A. Brooks (Las Vegas Raiders) · 29 dropbacks · 51.7% completion · -8.1% CPOE · -0.48 EPA/play · -13.97 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLas Vegas RaidersNew York Jets
Offensive EPA/play-0.251+0.039
Offensive success rate42.2%42.9%
Pass EPA/play-0.482+0.032
Rush EPA/play-0.160-0.048
Defensive EPA/play-0.039+0.251
Defensive success rate57.1%57.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

New York Jets held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.25), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Las Vegas Raiders: -0.25 EPA/play (10th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • New York Jets: +0.04 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 10 drives, -16.04 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
  • New York Jets: 10 drives, +3.25 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • New York Jets — C. Baker (C. Pennington pass) (Q1 5:01)
  • New York Jets — Luquay Washington (Q4 13:44)

Field goals

  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q2 10:41)
  • New York Jets — M. Nugent (Q2 0:08)
  • New York Jets — M. Nugent (Q3 7:49)
  • New York Jets — M. Nugent (Q4 11:48)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q1 5:01) — (5:01) 10-C.Pennington pass short left to 86-C.Baker for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 4:54) — 1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the NYJ 18 (Q2 10:41) — (10:41) 11-S.Janikowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-C.Morris, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the LV 17 (Q2 0:08).

The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the LV 4 (Q3 7:49) — (7:49) 1-M.Nugent 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham..

The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the LV 15 (Q4 13:44) — (13:44) 29-L.Washington left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pitch left.; New York Jets added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 13:37) — 1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the LV 17 (Q4 11:48) — (11:48) 1-M.Nugent 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • New York Jets (Q1 8:42) — (8:42) 16-B.Smith left end pushed ob at LV 23 for 20 yards (21-N.Asomugha). [WPA +7.6% · EPA +1.78]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 9:29) — (9:29) 2-A.Brooks pass short left to 19-J.Morant to LV 47 for 7 yards (36-D.Barrett). FUMBLES (36-D.Barrett), RECOVERED by NYJ-31-H.Poteat at LV 48. 31-H.Poteat to LV 44 for 4 yards. [WPA -7.4% · EPA -3.71]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 11:09) — (11:09) 2-A.Brooks sacked at NYJ 18 for -8 yards (25-K.Rhodes). [WPA -7.4% · EPA -1.25]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 6:12) — (6:12) 2-A.Brooks pass deep left to 80-D.Gabriel to LV 46 for 28 yards (26-E.Coleman, 54-V.Hobson). [WPA +6.5% · EPA +3.19]
  • New York Jets (Q3 11:49) — (11:49) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-C.Pennington pass short right to 87-L.Coles ran ob at LV 34 for 18 yards. [WPA +5.7% · EPA +2.56]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 13:32) — (13:32) 2-A.Brooks sacked at LV 22 for -7 yards (50-E.Barton). FUMBLES (50-E.Barton), RECOVERED by NYJ-98-B.Hamilton at LV 22. 98-B.Hamilton to LV 22 for no gain (66-L.Walker). [WPA -1.4% · EPA -5.29]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 10:17) — (10:17) (No Huddle) 2-A.Brooks pass short right intended for 86-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 33-E.Smith at NYJ 45. 33-E.Smith to NYJ 46 for 1 yard (86-R.Williams). [WPA -0.9% · EPA -4.49]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 9:29) — (9:29) 2-A.Brooks pass short left to 19-J.Morant to LV 47 for 7 yards (36-D.Barrett). FUMBLES (36-D.Barrett), RECOVERED by NYJ-31-H.Poteat at LV 48. 31-H.Poteat to LV 44 for 4 yards. [WPA -7.4% · EPA -3.71]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 7:14) — (7:14) (Run formation) 2-A.Brooks pass short right to 89-R.Curry to NYJ 44 for 17 yards (25-K.Rhodes, 22-J.Miller). [WPA -0.0% · EPA +3.37]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 5:01 · LV 1 · Score 0-6
    (5:01) 10-C.Pennington pass short left to 86-C.Baker for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 4:54 · LV 2 · Score 0-7
    1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
  3. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 10:41 · NYJ 18 · Score 3-7
    (10:41) 11-S.Janikowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-C.Morris, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  4. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 0:08 · LV 17 · Score 3-10
    (:08) 1-M.Nugent 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. NYJ-74-N.Mangold was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
  5. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 7:49 · LV 4 · Score 3-13
    (7:49) 1-M.Nugent 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
  6. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 13:44 · LV 15 · Score 3-19
    (13:44) 29-L.Washington left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pitch left.
  7. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 13:37 · LV 2 · Score 3-20
    1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
  8. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 11:48 · LV 17 · Score 3-23
    (11:48) 1-M.Nugent 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.

Key takeaways

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

  • New York Jets earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Dillon Gabriel (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • C. Pennington (NYJ) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • A. Brooks (LV) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs New York Jets on 2006-12-31?

The New York Jets beat the Las Vegas Raiders 23-3 in Week 17, 2006.

What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs New York Jets?

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 0, New York Jets 7; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 3, New York Jets 3; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 0, New York Jets 3; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 0, New York Jets 10; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 3, New York Jets 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs New York Jets?

New York Jets touchdown — C. Baker (C. Pennington pass) (Q1 5:01) New York Jets touchdown — L. Washington (Q4 13:44) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 10:41, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 0:08, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — M. Nugent (Q3 7:49, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — M. Nugent (Q4 11:48, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs New York Jets?

C. Pennington (New York Jets), 64.7% completion, +13.1% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.10 total passing EPA. A. Brooks (Las Vegas Raiders), 51.7% completion, -8.1% CPOE, -0.48 EPA per dropback, -13.97 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs New York Jets?

Dillon Gabriel (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.10 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 2 snaps. Their top snap (+3.19 EPA): (6:12) 2-A.Brooks pass deep left to 80-D.Gabriel to LV 46 for 28 yards (26-E.Coleman, 54-V.Hobson)..

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 2-13 Now 2-14 L

New York Jets

Entered 9-6 Now 10-6 W