Quick answer
- Winner
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Final score
- Las Vegas Raiders 23–8 Kansas City Chiefs
- Halftime
- Halftime score unavailable
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Bowe
- Top passer
- T. Thigpen
- Biggest EPA play
- (:59) 29-M.Bush left end for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2008-09-14
Game summary
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Kansas City Chiefs 23–8 on 2008-09-14. D. Bowe posted a game-high +6.61 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 18 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Las Vegas Raiders | 6 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
 Kansas City Chiefs | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LVLas Vegas Raiders(5:55) 11-S.Janikowski 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(1:22) 11-S.Janikowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(8:29) 20-D.McFadden left end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(7:45) 11-S.Janikowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(4:08) (Shotgun) 4-T.Thigpen pass short left to 88-T.Gonzalez for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-T.Thigpen pass to 42-M.Cox is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(:59) 29-M.Bush left end for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
KCKansas City ChiefsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 5:55FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 37
- Score
- 3-0
(5:55) 11-S.Janikowski 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 1:22FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 7
- Score
- 6-0
(1:22) 11-S.Janikowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 8:29TD DMD. McFaddenPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 19
- Score
- 12-0
(8:29) 20-D.McFadden left end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 8:22XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 13-0
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 7:45FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 22
- Score
- 16-0
(7:45) 11-S.Janikowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 4:08TD TGT. GonzalezPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 16-6
(4:08) (Shotgun) 4-T.Thigpen pass short left to 88-T.Gonzalez for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 4:04Safety TTT. ThigpenPoints+2
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 16-8
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-T.Thigpen pass to 42-M.Cox is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 0:59TD MBM. BushPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 32
- Score
- 22-8
(:59) 29-M.Bush left end for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 0:51XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 23-8
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Bowe · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +6.61 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 2D. McFadden · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +4.78 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 3T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.11 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
- 4A. Lelie · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.02 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.02 EPA/play
- 5D. Huard · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +1.52 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
- 6Z. Miller · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.40 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 7D. Darling · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.29 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
- 8J. Fargas · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +1.11 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.12 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
D. Bowe — KC · Receiving
D. Bowe posted the highest total EPA (+6.61) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.10 EPA per play.
D. Bowe's top snap (+2.19 EPA): (13:46) (Shotgun) 4-T.Thigpen pass short right to 82-D.Bowe ran ob at LV 46 for 14 yards.
Biggest single play (+5.60 EPA): M. Bush — (:59) 29-M.Bush left end for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
T. Thigpen led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Thigpen (Kansas City Chiefs) · 39 dropbacks · 35.9% completion · -16.9% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -5.20 total EPA
J.J. Russell (Las Vegas Raiders) · 19 dropbacks · 31.6% completion · -26.0% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -2.83 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.077 | -0.147 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.2% | 36.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.149 | -0.316 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.091 | -0.148 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.147 | -0.077 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.2% | 53.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Las Vegas Raiders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Las Vegas Raiders: +0.08 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: -0.15 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: 12 drives, -12.79 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 12 drives, +5.99 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. McFadden
- Kansas City Chiefs — T. Gonzalez (T. Thigpen pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — M. Bush
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 6–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the KC 37 (Q1 5:55) — (5:55) 11-S.Janikowski 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the KC 7 (Q1 1:22) — (1:22) 11-S.Janikowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the KC 19 (Q3 8:29) — (8:29) 20-D.McFadden left end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 8:22) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–8. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the KC 22 (Q4 7:45) — (7:45) 11-S.Janikowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 2 (Q4 4:08) — (4:08) (Shotgun) 4-T.Thigpen pass short left to 88-T.Gonzalez for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs registered a safety from the LV 2 (Q4 4:04) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-T.Thigpen pass to 42-M.Cox is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the KC 32 (Q4 0:59) — (:59) 29-M.Bush left end for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 0:51) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 7:29) — (7:29) 20-D.McFadden left tackle to KC 31 for 1 yard. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by KC-49-B.Pollard at KC 33. 49-B.Pollard to KC 33 for no gain (20-D.McFadden).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 2:24) — (2:24) 11-D.Huard pass short middle intended for 81-D.Darling INTERCEPTED by 33-T.Branch (28-G.Wilson) at KC 45. 33-T.Branch to KC 9 for 36 yards (54-B.Waters).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 10:09) — (10:09) (Shotgun) 20-D.McFadden up the middle to KC 25 for 50 yards (49-B.Pollard). FUMBLES (49-B.Pollard), ball out of bounds at KC 25.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 13:46) — (13:46) (Shotgun) 4-T.Thigpen pass short right to 82-D.Bowe ran ob at LV 46 for 14 yards.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 14:39) — (14:39) 9-S.Lechler punts 34 yards to KC 23, Center-59-J.Condo. 30-B.Sams to KC 39 for 16 yards (44-L.Lawton).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:59) — (:59) 29-M.Bush left end for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 2:24) — (2:24) 11-D.Huard pass short middle intended for 81-D.Darling INTERCEPTED by 33-T.Branch (28-G.Wilson) at KC 45. 33-T.Branch to KC 9 for 36 yards (54-B.Waters).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 7:29) — (7:29) 20-D.McFadden left tackle to KC 31 for 1 yard. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by KC-49-B.Pollard at KC 33. 49-B.Pollard to KC 33 for no gain (20-D.McFadden).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 10:09) — (10:09) (Shotgun) 20-D.McFadden up the middle to KC 25 for 50 yards (49-B.Pollard). FUMBLES (49-B.Pollard), ball out of bounds at KC 25.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 5:55 · KC 37 · Score 3-0
(5:55) 11-S.Janikowski 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 1:22 · KC 7 · Score 6-0
(1:22) 11-S.Janikowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 8:29 · KC 19 · Score 12-0
(8:29) 20-D.McFadden left end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 8:22 · KC 2 · Score 13-0
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 7:45 · KC 22 · Score 16-0
(7:45) 11-S.Janikowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 4:08 · LV 2 · Score 16-6
(4:08) (Shotgun) 4-T.Thigpen pass short left to 88-T.Gonzalez for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs Safety (+2) — Q4 4:04 · LV 2 · Score 16-8
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-T.Thigpen pass to 42-M.Cox is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 0:59 · KC 32 · Score 22-8
(:59) 29-M.Bush left end for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 0:51 · KC 2 · Score 23-8
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, 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.
- D. Bowe (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- T. Thigpen (KC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- J.J. Russell (LV) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2008-09-14?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Kansas City Chiefs 23-8 in Week 2, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 6, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 10, Kansas City Chiefs 8; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 23, Kansas City Chiefs 8.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. McFadden (Q3 8:29) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Gonzalez (T. Thigpen pass) (Q4 4:08) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — M. Bush (Q4 0:59) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 5:55, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 1:22, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 7:45, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs?
T. Thigpen (Kansas City Chiefs), 35.9% completion, -16.9% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -5.20 total passing EPA. J.J. Russell (Las Vegas Raiders), 31.6% completion, -26.0% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -2.83 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs?
D. Bowe (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.61 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+2.19 EPA): (13:46) (Shotgun) 4-T.Thigpen pass short right to 82-D.Bowe ran ob at LV 46 for 14 yards..
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
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