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NFL · Week 5 · October 8, 2006 · 12 min read

Las Vegas Raiders vs. San Francisco 49ers: 2006 Week 5 Recap

49ers defeat Raiders 34–20 in Week 5

Arian Smith led Fantasy Impact as 49ers prevailed in a 20–34 Week 5 finish.

Las Vegas Raiders 20 0–4
Final 20–34
San Francisco 49ers 34 2–3 Winner
Winner
San Francisco 49ers
Final score
20–34
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 13–7 San Francisco 49ers
Top passer
Austin Walter
FantasyHQ MVP
Arian Smith
Game date
October 8, 2006

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • R.Curry 4 REC · 94 YDS +8.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Riley Moss
    Riley Moss 5 REC · 52 YDS · 1 TD +5.6 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Fargas 8 CAR · 63 YDS +4.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · 49ers

  • Arian Smith
    Arian Smith 15/20 · 175 YDS · 3 TD +13.3 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Battle 4 REC · 37 YDS · 2 TD +7.5 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Hicks 1 REC · 33 YDS · 1 TD +4.7 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
San Francisco 49ers
Final score
San Francisco 49ers 34–20 Las Vegas Raiders
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 13–7 San Francisco 49ers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Arian Smith
Top passer
Austin Walter
Biggest EPA play
(10:36) 16-A.Walter FUMBLES (Aborted) at LV 12, RECOVERED by SF-96-M.Oliver at LV 12. 96-M…
Game date
2006-10-08

Game summary

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 34–20 on 2006-10-08, overcoming Las Vegas Raiders's 13–7 halftime lead. Arian Smith posted a game-high +13.30 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 26 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Las Vegas Raiders310013020
San Francisco 49ers701413034

Scoring Map

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

LVLas Vegas Raiders
SFSan Francisco 49ers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q1 7:32TD
    ABA. Battle

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 4
    Score
    0-6

    (7:32) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 83-A.Battle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q1 7:26XP
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    0-7

    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.

  3. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 0:46FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 15
    Score
    3-7

    (:46) 11-S.Janikowski 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  4. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 14:03FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 18
    Score
    6-7

    (14:03) 11-S.Janikowski 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  5. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 0:55TD
    Riley Moss

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 22
    Score
    12-7

    (:55) 16-A.Walter pass deep middle to 18-R.Moss for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Moss' 100th Career NFL Touchdown Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.

  6. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 0:51XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 2
    Score
    13-7

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

  7. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q3 12:30TD
    ABA. Battle

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 6
    Score
    13-13

    (12:30) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 83-A.Battle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at LV 1.

  8. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q3 12:25XP
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    13-14

    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.

  9. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q3 3:35TD
    MHM. Hicks

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 33
    Score
    13-20

    (3:35) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 43-M.Hicks for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at LV 35.

  10. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q3 3:24XP
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    13-21

    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.

  11. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 11:00FG
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 1
    Score
    13-24

    (11:00) 6-J.Nedney 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.

  12. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 10:36TD
    MOM. Oliver

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 80
    Score
    13-30

    (10:36) 16-A.Walter FUMBLES (Aborted) at LV 12, RECOVERED by SF-96-M.Oliver at LV 12. 96-M.Oliver for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. A.Walter attempted a lateral to L.Jordan Play Challenged by LV and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by LV at 10:30.)

  13. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 10:30XP
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    13-31

    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.

  14. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 6:29TD
    Calvin Anderson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 8
    Score
    19-31

    (6:29) 8-M.Tuiasosopo pass short left to 83-C.Anderson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 6:23TD
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+7

    Yard line
    SF 2
    Score
    20-31

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

  16. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 4:05FG
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 22
    Score
    20-34

    (4:05) 6-J.Nedney 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Arian SmithArian Smith · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +13.30 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
  2. 2R. Curry · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +8.41 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.10 EPA/play
  3. 3A. Battle · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +7.52 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.88 EPA/play
  4. 4Riley MossRiley Moss · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.62 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
  5. 5M. Hicks · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.68 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.68 EPA/play
  6. 6J. Fargas · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +4.10 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
  7. 7Frank Gore Jr.Frank Gore Jr. · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.18 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
  8. 8Calvin AndersonCalvin Anderson · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.94 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.94 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Arian Smith

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Arian Smith — SF · Passing

Arian Smith posted the highest total EPA (+13.30) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 20 counted snaps, they averaged +0.67 EPA per play.

Arian Smith's top snap (+4.68 EPA): (3:35) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 43-M.Hicks for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at LV 35.

Biggest single play (-7.44 EPA): Austin Walter — (10:36) 16-A.Walter FUMBLES (Aborted) at LV 12, RECOVERED by SF-96-M.Oliver at LV 12. 96-M.Oliver for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. A.Walter attempted a lateral to L.Jordan Play Challenged by LV and Upheld. (T

Quarterback report card

Austin Walter led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Austin WalterAustin Walter (Las Vegas Raiders) · 25 dropbacks · 56.0% completion · +1.8% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -1.37 total EPA
  • Arian SmithArian Smith (San Francisco 49ers) · 20 dropbacks · 75.0% completion · +15.5% CPOE · +0.67 EPA/play · +13.30 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLas Vegas RaidersSan Francisco 49ers
Offensive EPA/play-0.153+0.021
Offensive success rate49.3%46.8%
Pass EPA/play-0.100+0.665
Rush EPA/play-0.233-0.326
Defensive EPA/play-0.021+0.153
Defensive success rate53.2%50.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

San Francisco 49ers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.15), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Las Vegas Raiders: -0.15 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • San Francisco 49ers: +0.02 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 12 drives, -11.14 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • San Francisco 49ers: 12 drives, +1.63 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • San Francisco 49ers — A. Battle (Arian Smith pass) (Q1 7:32)
  • Riley MossLas Vegas Raiders — Riley Moss (Austin Walter pass) (Q2 0:55)
  • San Francisco 49ers — A. Battle (Arian Smith pass) (Q3 12:30)
  • San Francisco 49ers — M. Hicks (Arian Smith pass) (Q3 3:35)
  • San Francisco 49ers — M. Oliver (Q4 10:36)
  • Calvin AndersonLas Vegas Raiders — Calvin Anderson (M. Tuiasosopo pass) (Q4 6:29)

Field goals

  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q1 0:46)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q2 14:03)
  • San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney (Q4 11:00)
  • San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney (Q4 4:05)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–3. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LV 4 (Q1 7:32) — (7:32) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 83-A.Battle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 7:26) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the SF 15 (Q1 0:46) — (:46) 11-S.Janikowski 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the SF 18 (Q2 14:03) — (14:03) 11-S.Janikowski 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the SF 22 (Q2 0:55); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 0:51) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 14–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LV 6 (Q3 12:30) — (12:30) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 83-A.Battle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at LV 1.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 12:25) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the LV 33 (Q3 3:35) — (3:35) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 43-M.Hicks for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at LV 35.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 3:24) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 13–13. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the LV 1 (Q4 11:00) — (11:00) 6-J.Nedney 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the SF 80 (Q4 10:36); San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 10:30) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the SF 8 (Q4 6:29) — (6:29) 8-M.Tuiasosopo pass short left to 83-C.Anderson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the SF 2 (Q4 6:23) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the LV 22 (Q4 4:05) — (4:05) 6-J.Nedney 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 8:21) — (8:21) 16-A.Walter pass deep right intended for 87-A.Whitted INTERCEPTED by 27-W.Harris at SF -1. Touchback. [WPA -21.3% · EPA -4.98]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q3 3:35) — (3:35) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 43-M.Hicks for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at LV 35. [WPA +18.0% · EPA +4.68]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 13:28) — (13:28) 9-S.Lechler punt is BLOCKED by 99-M.Lawson, Center-62-A.Treu, recovered by LV-9-S.Lechler at LV 9. 9-S.Lechler to LV 9 for no gain (99-M.Lawson). [WPA -15.5% · EPA -2.96]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 1:43) — (1:43) 16-A.Walter pass deep middle to 89-R.Curry to SF 34 for 39 yards (27-W.Harris) [97-B.Young]. Caught at LV 46. [WPA +13.3% · EPA +2.47]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 11-A.Smith pass short left intended for 81-A.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 26-S.Routt at SF 29. 26-S.Routt to SF 23 for 6 yards (81-A.Bryant, 83-A.Battle). [WPA -12.7% · EPA -4.39]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 10:36) — (10:36) 16-A.Walter FUMBLES (Aborted) at LV 12, RECOVERED by SF-96-M.Oliver at LV 12. 96-M.Oliver for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. A.Walter attempted a lateral to L.Jordan Play Challenged by LV and Upheld. (T [WPA -5.0% · EPA -7.44]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 14:25) — (14:25) 16-A.Walter pass short left intended for 89-R.Curry INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Williams at SF 29. 25-C.Williams to LV 28 for 43 yards (89-R.Curry). [WPA -7.7% · EPA -5.59]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 8:21) — (8:21) 16-A.Walter pass deep right intended for 87-A.Whitted INTERCEPTED by 27-W.Harris at SF -1. Touchback. [WPA -21.3% · EPA -4.98]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 0:55) — (:55) 16-A.Walter pass deep middle to 18-R.Moss for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Moss' 100th Career NFL Touchdown Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld. [WPA +11.6% · EPA +4.70]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 7:32 · LV 4 · Score 0-6
    (7:32) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 83-A.Battle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 7:26 · LV 2 · Score 0-7
    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
  3. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 0:46 · SF 15 · Score 3-7
    (:46) 11-S.Janikowski 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  4. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 14:03 · SF 18 · Score 6-7
    (14:03) 11-S.Janikowski 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  5. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 0:55 · SF 22 · Score 12-7
    (:55) 16-A.Walter pass deep middle to 18-R.Moss for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Moss' 100th Career NFL Touchdown Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
  6. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 0:51 · SF 2 · Score 13-7
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  7. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 12:30 · LV 6 · Score 13-13
    (12:30) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 83-A.Battle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at LV 1.
  8. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 12:25 · LV 2 · Score 13-14
    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
  9. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 3:35 · LV 33 · Score 13-20
    (3:35) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 43-M.Hicks for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at LV 35.
  10. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 3:24 · LV 2 · Score 13-21
    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
  11. San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 11:00 · LV 1 · Score 13-24
    (11:00) 6-J.Nedney 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
  12. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 10:36 · SF 80 · Score 13-30
    (10:36) 16-A.Walter FUMBLES (Aborted) at LV 12, RECOVERED by SF-96-M.Oliver at LV 12. 96-M.Oliver for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. A.Walter attempted a lateral to L.Jordan Play Challenged by LV and Upheld. (T
  13. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 10:30 · LV 2 · Score 13-31
    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
  14. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 6:29 · SF 8 · Score 19-31
    (6:29) 8-M.Tuiasosopo pass short left to 83-C.Anderson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+7) — Q4 6:23 · SF 2 · Score 20-31
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  16. San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 4:05 · LV 22 · Score 20-34
    (4:05) 6-J.Nedney 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.

Key takeaways

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

  • San Francisco 49ers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Arian Smith (SF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs San Francisco 49ers on 2006-10-08?

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 34-20 in Week 5, 2006.

What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs San Francisco 49ers?

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 3, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 10, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 0, San Francisco 49ers 14; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 13, San Francisco 49ers 13; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 20, San Francisco 49ers 34.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs San Francisco 49ers?

San Francisco 49ers touchdown — A. Battle (A. Smith pass) (Q1 7:32) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — R. Moss (A. Walter pass) (Q2 0:55) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — A. Battle (A. Smith pass) (Q3 12:30) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — M. Hicks (A. Smith pass) (Q3 3:35) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — M. Oliver (Q4 10:36) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — C. Anderson (M. Tuiasosopo pass) (Q4 6:29) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 0:46, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 14:03, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Nedney (Q4 11:00, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Nedney (Q4 4:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs San Francisco 49ers?

Austin Walter (Las Vegas Raiders), 56.0% completion, +1.8% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -1.37 total passing EPA. Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers), 75.0% completion, +15.5% CPOE, +0.67 EPA per dropback, +13.30 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs San Francisco 49ers?

Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.30 total EPA on Passing plays. across 20 snaps. Their top snap (+4.68 EPA): (3:35) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 43-M.Hicks for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at LV 35..

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L

San Francisco 49ers

Entered 1-3 Now 2-3 W