Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 29–22 Las Vegas Raiders
- Halftime
- Tied 19–19 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Curry
- Top passer
- D. Culpepper
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:52) 29-C.Taylor left end to MIN 14 for -5 yards (99-W.Sapp). FUMBLES (99-W.Sapp), RECO…
- Game date
- 2007-11-18
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Las Vegas Raiders 29–22 on 2007-11-18. R. Curry posted a game-high +8.53 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 26 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Las Vegas Raiders | 3 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 22 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 9 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 29 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
(14:17) 29-C.Taylor left guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(8:37) (Shotgun) 8-D.Culpepper pass incomplete short right to 84-J.Porter. PENALTY on LV-8-D.Culpepper, Intentional Grounding, 6 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY.
(4:49) 11-S.Janikowski 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(15:00) 8-R.Longwell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(13:03) (Shotgun) 8-D.Culpepper pass short left to 85-J.Madsen for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(11:22) 11-S.Janikowski 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(9:25) 29-C.Taylor up the middle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(1:47) 11-S.Janikowski 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(:03) 11-S.Janikowski 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(8:27) 8-R.Longwell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(15:00) 29-C.Taylor up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(3:28) 11-S.Janikowski 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 14:17TD Calvin Taylor Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- LV 10
- Score
- 0-6
(14:17) 29-C.Taylor left guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 14:11XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 0-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 8:37Safety DCD. CulpepperPoints+2
- Yard line
- MIN 94
- Score
- 0-9
(8:37) (Shotgun) 8-D.Culpepper pass incomplete short right to 84-J.Porter. PENALTY on LV-8-D.Culpepper, Intentional Grounding, 6 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 4:49FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 24
- Score
- 3-9
(4:49) 11-S.Janikowski 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 15:00FG RLR. LongwellPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 12
- Score
- 3-12
(15:00) 8-R.Longwell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 13:03TD JMJ. MadsenPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 10
- Score
- 9-12
(13:03) (Shotgun) 8-D.Culpepper pass short left to 85-J.Madsen for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 12:57XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 10-12
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 11:22FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 12
- Score
- 13-12
(11:22) 11-S.Janikowski 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 9:25TD Calvin Taylor Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- LV 38
- Score
- 13-18
(9:25) 29-C.Taylor up the middle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 9:17XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 13-19
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 1:47FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 24
- Score
- 16-19
(1:47) 11-S.Janikowski 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 0:03FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 31
- Score
- 19-19
(:03) 11-S.Janikowski 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 8:27FG RLR. LongwellPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 20
- Score
- 19-22
(8:27) 8-R.Longwell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 15:00TD Calvin Taylor Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- LV 6
- Score
- 19-28
(15:00) 29-C.Taylor up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 14:52XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 19-29
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 3:28FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 34
- Score
- 22-29
(3:28) 11-S.Janikowski 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1R. Curry · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +8.53 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.13 EPA/play
- 2
Joey Porter Jr. · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +6.31 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play - 3S. Rice · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +5.15 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.57 EPA/play
- 4V. Shiancoe · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.94 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.47 EPA/play
- 5D. Culpepper · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +3.69 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 6J. Madsen · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.22 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.22 EPA/play
- 7Calvin Taylor Jr. · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 8T. Williamson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.18 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.73 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 (+8.53) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +2.13 EPA per play.
R. Curry's top snap (+3.86 EPA): (6:54) 8-D.Culpepper pass deep left to 89-R.Curry to MIN 6 for 46 yards (23-C.Griffin).
Biggest single play (-5.96 EPA): Calvin Taylor Jr. — (12:52) 29-C.Taylor left end to MIN 14 for -5 yards (99-W.Sapp). FUMBLES (99-W.Sapp), RECOVERED by LV-40-J.Cooper at MIN 14. 40-J.Cooper to MIN 14 for no gain (83-J.Dugan).
Quarterback report card
D. Culpepper led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Culpepper (Las Vegas Raiders) · 46 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -2.4% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +3.69 total EPA
Trishton Jackson (Minnesota Vikings) · 26 dropbacks · 65.4% completion · +9.1% CPOE · -0.40 EPA/play · -10.37 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.051 | -0.031 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.1% | 57.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.080 | -0.187 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.359 | +0.007 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.031 | +0.051 |
| Defensive success rate | 43.0% | 58.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Las Vegas Raiders -0.05, Minnesota Vikings -0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Las Vegas Raiders: -0.05 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.03 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: 15 drives, -4.83 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, -2.45 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — Calvin Taylor Jr.
- Las Vegas Raiders — J. Madsen (D. Culpepper pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Calvin Taylor Jr.
- Minnesota Vikings — Calvin Taylor Jr.
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 9–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LV 10 (Q1 14:17) — (14:17) 29-C.Taylor left guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 14:11) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings registered a safety from the MIN 94 (Q1 8:37); Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the MIN 24 (Q1 4:49) — (4:49) 11-S.Janikowski 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 16–10. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the LV 12 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 8-R.Longwell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the MIN 10 (Q2 13:03) — (13:03) (Shotgun) 8-D.Culpepper pass short left to 85-J.Madsen for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 12:57) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the MIN 12 (Q2 11:22) — (11:22) 11-S.Janikowski 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LV 38 (Q2 9:25) — (9:25) 29-C.Taylor up the middle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 9:17) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the MIN 24 (Q2 1:47) — (1:47) 11-S.Janikowski 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the MIN 31 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 11-S.Janikowski 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the LV 20 (Q3 8:27) — (8:27) 8-R.Longwell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LV 6 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 29-C.Taylor up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 14:52) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the MIN 34 (Q4 3:28) — (3:28) 11-S.Janikowski 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 12:52) — (12:52) 29-C.Taylor left end to MIN 14 for -5 yards (99-W.Sapp). FUMBLES (99-W.Sapp), RECOVERED by LV-40-J.Cooper at MIN 14. 40-J.Cooper to MIN 14 for no gain (83-J.Dugan).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 2:55) — (2:55) 8-D.Culpepper sacked at MIN 22 for -3 yards (96-B.Robison). FUMBLES (96-B.Robison), RECOVERED by MIN-52-C.Greenway at MIN 26. 52-C.Greenway to MIN 26 for no gain (65-B.Sims).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 0:53) — (:53) 7-T.Jackson sacked at MIN 45 for -6 yards (58-C.Clemons). FUMBLES (58-C.Clemons) [58-C.Clemons], RECOVERED by LV-99-W.Sapp at MIN 46. 99-W.Sapp to MIN 46 for no gain (64-A.Herrera).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 14:56) — (14:56) 18-S.Rice pass deep middle to 81-V.Shiancoe to LV 5 for 79 yards (30-S.Schweigert). PENALTY on MIN-81-V.Shiancoe, Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 9:59) — (9:59) 7-T.Jackson pass short middle intended for 18-S.Rice INTERCEPTED by 21-N.Asomugha at LV -7. 21-N.Asomugha to LV 3 for 10 yards (81-V.Shiancoe).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 12:52) — (12:52) 29-C.Taylor left end to MIN 14 for -5 yards (99-W.Sapp). FUMBLES (99-W.Sapp), RECOVERED by LV-40-J.Cooper at MIN 14. 40-J.Cooper to MIN 14 for no gain (83-J.Dugan).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 9:59) — (9:59) 7-T.Jackson pass short middle intended for 18-S.Rice INTERCEPTED by 21-N.Asomugha at LV -7. 21-N.Asomugha to LV 3 for 10 yards (81-V.Shiancoe).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 2:55) — (2:55) 8-D.Culpepper sacked at MIN 22 for -3 yards (96-B.Robison). FUMBLES (96-B.Robison), RECOVERED by MIN-52-C.Greenway at MIN 26. 52-C.Greenway to MIN 26 for no gain (65-B.Sims).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 7:39) — (7:39) 7-T.Jackson pass to 19-B.Wade to LV 46 for 5 yards (55-R.Thomas). FUMBLES (55-R.Thomas), RECOVERED by LV-52-K.Morrison at LV 47.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 14:17 · LV 10 · Score 0-6
(14:17) 29-C.Taylor left guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 14:11 · LV 2 · Score 0-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings Safety (+2) — Q1 8:37 · MIN 94 · Score 0-9
(8:37) (Shotgun) 8-D.Culpepper pass incomplete short right to 84-J.Porter. PENALTY on LV-8-D.Culpepper, Intentional Grounding, 6 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 4:49 · MIN 24 · Score 3-9
(4:49) 11-S.Janikowski 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · LV 12 · Score 3-12
(15:00) 8-R.Longwell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 13:03 · MIN 10 · Score 9-12
(13:03) (Shotgun) 8-D.Culpepper pass short left to 85-J.Madsen for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 12:57 · MIN 2 · Score 10-12
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 11:22 · MIN 12 · Score 13-12
(11:22) 11-S.Janikowski 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 9:25 · LV 38 · Score 13-18
(9:25) 29-C.Taylor up the middle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 9:17 · LV 2 · Score 13-19
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 1:47 · MIN 24 · Score 16-19
(1:47) 11-S.Janikowski 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · MIN 31 · Score 19-19
(:03) 11-S.Janikowski 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 8:27 · LV 20 · Score 19-22
(8:27) 8-R.Longwell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · LV 6 · Score 19-28
(15:00) 29-C.Taylor up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 14:52 · LV 2 · Score 19-29
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 3:28 · MIN 34 · Score 22-29
(3:28) 11-S.Janikowski 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- R. Curry (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Trishton Jackson (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Minnesota Vikings on 2007-11-18?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Las Vegas Raiders 29-22 in Week 11, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Minnesota Vikings 9; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 16, Minnesota Vikings 10; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Minnesota Vikings 7; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 22, Minnesota Vikings 29.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Taylor (Q1 14:17) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Madsen (D. Culpepper pass) (Q2 13:03) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Taylor (Q2 9:25) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Taylor (Q4 15:00) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 4:49, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 11:22, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 1:47, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q3 8:27, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 3:28, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Minnesota Vikings?
D. Culpepper (Las Vegas Raiders), 50.0% completion, -2.4% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +3.69 total passing EPA. Trishton Jackson (Minnesota Vikings), 65.4% completion, +9.1% CPOE, -0.40 EPA per dropback, -10.37 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Minnesota Vikings?
R. Curry (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.53 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+3.86 EPA): (6:54) 8-D.Culpepper pass deep left to 89-R.Curry to MIN 6 for 46 yards (23-C.Griffin)..
Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Minnesota Vikings won 29-22 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 2-7 Now 2-8 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 3-6 Now 4-6 W
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