Quick answer
- Winner
- Buffalo Bills
- Final score
- Buffalo Bills 24–23 Las Vegas Raiders
- Halftime
- Las Vegas Raiders 9–7 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jay Higgins IV
- Top passer
- Tru Edwards
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:36) (Shotgun) 2-J.Russell pass short middle to 15-J.Higgins for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pe…
- Game date
- 2008-09-21
Game summary
The Buffalo Bills beat the Las Vegas Raiders 24–23 on 2008-09-21, overcoming Las Vegas Raiders's 9–7 halftime lead. Jay Higgins IV posted a game-high +7.74 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Las Vegas Raiders | 6 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 23 |
 Buffalo Bills | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LVLas Vegas Raiders(12:43) 11-S.Janikowski 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(:36) 11-S.Janikowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(10:37) 23-M.Lynch left tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(2:00) 11-S.Janikowski 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(7:32) 2-J.Russell up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(8:03) 23-M.Lynch up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LV-28-Gi.Wilson, Unnecessary Roughness, declined. PENALTY on LV-28-Gi.Wilson, Disqualification, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(6:36) (Shotgun) 2-J.Russell pass short middle to 15-J.Higgins for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LV, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, offsetting. Penalty on BUF-20-D.Whitner, Unnecessary Roughness, offsetting.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(4:09) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass short left to 11-R.Parrish for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-T.Sands]. Caught at LV 1, near front left corner of end zone.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(:03) 9-R.Lindell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 12:43FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 5
- Score
- 3-0
(12:43) 11-S.Janikowski 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 0:36FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 17
- Score
- 6-0
(:36) 11-S.Janikowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 10:37TD MLM. LynchPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 14
- Score
- 6-6
(10:37) 23-M.Lynch left tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 10:30XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 6-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 2:00FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 14
- Score
- 9-7
(2:00) 11-S.Janikowski 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 7:32TD J.J. RussellPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 15-7
(7:32) 2-J.Russell up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 7:30XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 16-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 8:03TD MLM. LynchPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 3
- Score
- 16-13
(8:03) 23-M.Lynch up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LV-28-Gi.Wilson, Unnecessary Roughness, declined. PENALTY on LV-28-Gi.Wilson, Disqualification, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 7:59XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 16-14
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 6:36TD Jay Higgins IVPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 84
- Score
- 22-14
(6:36) (Shotgun) 2-J.Russell pass short middle to 15-J.Higgins for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LV, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, offsetting. Penalty on BUF-20-D.Whitner, Unnecessary Roughness, offsetting.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 6:23XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 23-14
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 4:09TD RPR. ParrishPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 14
- Score
- 23-20
(4:09) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass short left to 11-R.Parrish for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-T.Sands]. Caught at LV 1, near front left corner of end zone.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 4:03XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 23-21
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 0:03FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 20
- Score
- 23-24
(:03) 9-R.Lindell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Jay Higgins IV · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +7.74 total EPA · 1 snaps · +7.74 EPA/play
- 2
Joe Reed · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +7.60 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play - 3R. Parrish · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.57 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
- 4M. Lynch · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.01 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 5
Derrick Barnes · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.21 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play - 6R. Royal · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.90 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 7A. Lelie · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.60 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
- 8Jonas Griffith · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.52 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.52 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
Jay Higgins IV — LV · Receiving
Jay Higgins IV posted the highest total EPA (+7.74) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 1 counted snaps, they averaged +7.74 EPA per play.
Jay Higgins IV's top snap (+7.74 EPA): (6:36) (Shotgun) 2-J.Russell pass short middle to 15-J.Higgins for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LV, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, offsetting. Penalty on BUF-20-D.Whitner, Unnecessary Roughness, offsetting.
Quarterback report card
Tru Edwards led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Tru Edwards (Buffalo Bills) · 47 dropbacks · 51.1% completion · -1.7% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -3.08 total EPA- J.J. Russell (Las Vegas Raiders) · 20 dropbacks · 45.0% completion · -7.5% CPOE · -0.10 EPA/play · -2.06 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.008 | -0.014 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.3% | 49.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.103 | -0.066 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.157 | -0.012 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.014 | +0.008 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.0% | 53.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Las Vegas Raiders -0.01, Buffalo Bills -0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Las Vegas Raiders: -0.01 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: -0.01 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 13 drives, -1.39 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 13 drives, -0.54 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — M. Lynch
- Las Vegas Raiders — J.J. Russell
- Buffalo Bills — M. Lynch
- Las Vegas Raiders — Jay Higgins IV (J.J. Russell pass)
- Buffalo Bills — R. Parrish (Tru Edwards pass)
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
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 BUF 5 (Q1 12:43) — (12:43) 11-S.Janikowski 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the BUF 17 (Q1 0:36) — (:36) 11-S.Janikowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–3. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LV 14 (Q2 10:37) — (10:37) 23-M.Lynch left tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 10:30) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the BUF 14 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 11-S.Janikowski 32 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 BUF 1 (Q3 7:32) — (7:32) 2-J.Russell up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 7:30) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 17–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LV 3 (Q4 8:03); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 7:59) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the BUF 84 (Q4 6:36); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 6:23) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LV 14 (Q4 4:09); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 4:03) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the LV 20 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 9-R.Lindell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 9-R.Lindell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 6:36) — (6:36) (Shotgun) 2-J.Russell pass short middle to 15-J.Higgins for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LV, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, offsetting. Penalty on BUF-20-D.Whitner, Unnecessary Roughness, offsetti
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 4:53) — (4:53) 5-T.Edwards sacked at BUF 40 for -6 yards (58-K.Edwards). FUMBLES (58-K.Edwards), RECOVERED by LV-90-T.Sands at BUF 41.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 0:47) — (:47) 5-T.Edwards pass short left to 83-L.Evans to LV 24 for 7 yards (21-N.Asomugha). FUMBLES (21-N.Asomugha), RECOVERED by LV-28-Gi.Wilson at LV 29. Caught near sideline at LV 24. Reception credited
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 8:50) — (8:50) 5-T.Edwards pass short right intended for 83-L.Evans INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Hall at BUF 13. 23-D.Hall to BUF 13 for no gain (83-L.Evans). Buffalo challenged the pass completion ruling, and the pla
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 6:36) — (6:36) (Shotgun) 2-J.Russell pass short middle to 15-J.Higgins for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LV, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, offsetting. Penalty on BUF-20-D.Whitner, Unnecessary Roughness, offsetti
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 4:53) — (4:53) 5-T.Edwards sacked at BUF 40 for -6 yards (58-K.Edwards). FUMBLES (58-K.Edwards), RECOVERED by LV-90-T.Sands at BUF 41.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 11:45) — (11:45) 2-J.Russell sacked at LV 24 for -6 yards (90-C.Kelsay). FUMBLES (90-C.Kelsay), RECOVERED by BUF-51-P.Posluszny at LV 23. 51-P.Posluszny to LV 23 for no gain (66-C.Carlisle).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 15:00) — Bills won toss, deferred choice to second half. 9-R.Lindell kicks 69 yards from BUF 30 to LV 1. 15-J.Higgins pushed ob at BUF 30 for 69 yards (9-R.Lindell).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 12:43 · BUF 5 · Score 3-0
(12:43) 11-S.Janikowski 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 0:36 · BUF 17 · Score 6-0
(:36) 11-S.Janikowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 10:37 · LV 14 · Score 6-6
(10:37) 23-M.Lynch left tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 10:30 · LV 2 · Score 6-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 2:00 · BUF 14 · Score 9-7
(2:00) 11-S.Janikowski 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 7:32 · BUF 1 · Score 15-7
(7:32) 2-J.Russell up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 7:30 · BUF 2 · Score 16-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 8:03 · LV 3 · Score 16-13
(8:03) 23-M.Lynch up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LV-28-Gi.Wilson, Unnecessary Roughness, declined. PENALTY on LV-28-Gi.Wilson, Disqualification, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 7:59 · LV 2 · Score 16-14
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 6:36 · BUF 84 · Score 22-14
(6:36) (Shotgun) 2-J.Russell pass short middle to 15-J.Higgins for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LV, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, offsetting. Penalty on BUF-20-D.Whitner, Unnecessary Roughness, offsetti - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 6:23 · BUF 2 · Score 23-14
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 4:09 · LV 14 · Score 23-20
(4:09) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass short left to 11-R.Parrish for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-T.Sands]. Caught at LV 1, near front left corner of end zone. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 4:03 · LV 2 · Score 23-21
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · LV 20 · Score 23-24
(:03) 9-R.Lindell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Jay Higgins IV (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J.J. Russell (LV) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Buffalo Bills on 2008-09-21?
The Buffalo Bills beat the Las Vegas Raiders 24-23 in Week 3, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 6, Buffalo Bills 0; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Buffalo Bills 7; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Buffalo Bills 0; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Buffalo Bills 17; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 23, Buffalo Bills 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Buffalo Bills?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — M. Lynch (Q2 10:37) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Russell (Q3 7:32) Buffalo Bills touchdown — M. Lynch (Q4 8:03) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Higgins (J. Russell pass) (Q4 6:36) Buffalo Bills touchdown — R. Parrish (T. Edwards pass) (Q4 4:09) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 12:43, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 0:36, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 2:00, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q4 0:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Buffalo Bills?
Tru Edwards (Buffalo Bills), 51.1% completion, -1.7% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -3.08 total passing EPA. J.J. Russell (Las Vegas Raiders), 45.0% completion, -7.5% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -2.06 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Buffalo Bills?
Jay Higgins IV (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.74 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 1 snaps. Their top snap (+7.74 EPA): (6:36) (Shotgun) 2-J.Russell pass short middle to 15-J.Higgins for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LV, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, offsetting. Penalty on BUF-20-D.Whitner, Unnecessary.
Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Buffalo Bills a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Buffalo Bills won 24-23 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
Buffalo Bills
Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W
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