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NFL · Week 14 · December 13, 2009 · 12 min read

Washington Commanders vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 2009 Week 14 Recap

Commanders defeat Raiders 34–13 in Week 14

Jihaad Campbell led Fantasy Impact as Commanders prevailed in a 34–13 Week 14 finish.

Washington Commanders 34 4–9 Winner
Final 34–13
Las Vegas Raiders 13 4–9
Winner
Washington Commanders
Final score
34–13
Halftime
Washington Commanders 17–10 Las Vegas Raiders
Top passer
Jihaad Campbell
FantasyHQ MVP
Jihaad Campbell
Game date
December 13, 2009

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • Jihaad Campbell
    Jihaad Campbell 16/37 · 216 YDS · 2 TD +9.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Fred Davis II
    Fred Davis II 3 REC · 50 YDS · 2 TD +5.8 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Moss 4 REC · 58 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • D.McFadden 3 REC · 84 YDS +3.5 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Gradkowski 10/24 · 156 YDS +2.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Jay Higgins IV
    Jay Higgins IV 3 REC · 35 YDS +1.8 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Washington Commanders
Final score
Washington Commanders 34–13 Las Vegas Raiders
Halftime
Washington Commanders 17–10 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Jihaad Campbell
Top passer
Jihaad Campbell
Biggest EPA play
(7:54) 9-S.Lechler punts 38 yards to WAS 46, Center-59-J.Condo. 82-A.Randle El MUFFS catch…
Game date
2009-12-13

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the Las Vegas Raiders 34–13 on 2009-12-13. Jihaad Campbell posted a game-high +9.13 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Washington Commanders710017034
Las Vegas Raiders3730013

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders
LVLas Vegas Raiders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 4:15FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    0-3

    (4:15) 11-S.Janikowski 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  2. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 0:13TD
    Fred Davis II

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 6
    Score
    6-3

    (:13) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass short middle to 86-F.Davis for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-86-F.Davis, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  3. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 0:13XP
    Graham Gano

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    7-3

    4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith.

  4. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 11:15TD
    JFJ. Fargas

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 1
    Score
    7-9

    (11:15) 25-J.Fargas up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 11:14XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    7-10

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  6. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 8:00FG
    Graham Gano

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 28
    Score
    10-10

    (8:00) 4-G.Gano 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith.

  7. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 1:01TD
    Fred Davis II

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 17
    Score
    16-10

    (1:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep left to 86-F.Davis for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-G.Ellis].

  8. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 0:56XP
    Graham Gano

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    17-10

    4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith.

  9. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 8:54FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 36
    Score
    17-13

    (8:54) 11-S.Janikowski 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  10. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 11:25TD
    QGQ. Ganther

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 1
    Score
    23-13

    (11:25) 35-Q.Ganther right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 11:22XP
    Graham Gano

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    24-13

    4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith.

  12. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 9:47TD
    QGQ. Ganther

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 1
    Score
    30-13

    (9:47) 35-Q.Ganther up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 9:42XP
    Graham Gano

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    31-13

    4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith.

  14. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 3:37FG
    Graham Gano

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 23
    Score
    34-13

    (3:37) 4-G.Gano 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Jihaad CampbellJihaad Campbell · Washington Commanders · Passing · +9.13 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
  2. 2Fred Davis IIFred Davis II · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.84 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
  3. 3D. McFadden · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.47 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
  4. 4S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.89 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
  5. 5Q. Ganther · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +2.51 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  6. 6B. Gradkowski · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +2.04 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
  7. 7Jay Higgins IVJay Higgins IV · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.79 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
  8. 8Q. Ganther · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.63 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Jihaad Campbell

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Jihaad Campbell — WAS · Passing

Jihaad Campbell posted the highest total EPA (+9.13) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.25 EPA per play.

Jihaad Campbell's top snap (+3.21 EPA): (1:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep left to 86-F.Davis for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-G.Ellis].

Biggest single play (+4.23 EPA): S. Lechler — (7:54) 9-S.Lechler punts 38 yards to WAS 46, Center-59-J.Condo. 82-A.Randle El MUFFS catch, touched at 50, RECOVERED by LV-86-T.Stewart at 50. 86-T.Stewart to 50 for no gain (82-A.Randle El).

Quarterback report card

Jihaad Campbell led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Jihaad CampbellJihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders) · 37 dropbacks · 43.2% completion · -0.6% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +9.13 total EPA
  • B. Gradkowski (Las Vegas Raiders) · 24 dropbacks · 41.7% completion · -0.1% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +2.04 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatWashington CommandersLas Vegas Raiders
Offensive EPA/play+0.158-0.126
Offensive success rate49.4%36.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.247-0.270
Rush EPA/play+0.082-0.215
Defensive EPA/play+0.126-0.158
Defensive success rate63.2%50.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Washington Commanders: +0.16 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
  • Las Vegas Raiders: -0.13 EPA/play (24th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 13 drives, -11.97 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Washington Commanders: 12 drives, +13.16 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Fred Davis IIWashington Commanders — Fred Davis II (Jihaad Campbell pass) (Q1 0:13)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — J. Fargas (Q2 11:15)
  • Fred Davis IIWashington Commanders — Fred Davis II (Jihaad Campbell pass) (Q2 1:01)
  • Washington Commanders — Q. Ganther (Q4 11:25)
  • Washington Commanders — Q. Ganther (Q4 9:47)

Field goals

  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q1 4:15)
  • Graham GanoWashington Commanders — Graham Gano (Q2 8:00)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q3 8:54)
  • Graham GanoWashington Commanders — Graham Gano (Q4 3:37)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the WAS 15 (Q1 4:15) — (4:15) 11-S.Janikowski 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the LV 6 (Q1 0:13); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 0:13) — 4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q2 11:15) — (11:15) 25-J.Fargas up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 11:14) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the LV 28 (Q2 8:00) — (8:00) 4-G.Gano 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the LV 17 (Q2 1:01) — (1:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep left to 86-F.Davis for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-G.Ellis].; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 0:56) — 4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith..

The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the WAS 36 (Q3 8:54) — (8:54) 11-S.Janikowski 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 17–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q4 11:25) — (11:25) 35-Q.Ganther right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 11:22) — 4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q4 9:47) — (9:47) 35-Q.Ganther up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 9:42) — 4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the LV 23 (Q4 3:37) — (3:37) 4-G.Gano 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Washington Commanders (Q1 2:37) — (2:37) 17-J.Campbell pass short left to 35-Q.Ganther to LV 26 for 42 yards (37-C.Johnson). [WPA +14.0% · EPA +3.14]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 5:33) — (5:33) 5-B.Gradkowski pass short right to 20-D.McFadden pushed ob at WAS 23 for 48 yards (30-L.Landry). [WPA +10.8% · EPA +3.01]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 5:23) — (5:23) (Shotgun) 2-J.Russell pass short left to 18-L.Murphy to WAS 28 for 8 yards (27-F.Smoot). [WPA +10.1% · EPA +1.56]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 4:39) — (4:39) 2-J.Russell sacked at WAS 34 for -6 yards (99-A.Carter). [WPA -9.8% · EPA -1.27]
  • Washington Commanders (Q2 1:01) — (1:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep left to 86-F.Davis for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-G.Ellis]. [WPA +9.7% · EPA +3.21]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 7:54) — (7:54) 9-S.Lechler punts 38 yards to WAS 46, Center-59-J.Condo. 82-A.Randle El MUFFS catch, touched at 50, RECOVERED by LV-86-T.Stewart at 50. 86-T.Stewart to 50 for no gain (82-A.Randle El). [WPA +0.9% · EPA +4.23]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 11:22) — (11:22) 2-J.Russell pass deep middle intended for 81-C.Schilens INTERCEPTED by 30-L.Landry at LV 40. 30-L.Landry to LV 41 for -1 yards (81-C.Schilens). Oakland challenged the pass completion ruling, a [WPA -5.5% · EPA -3.83]
  • Washington Commanders (Q2 1:01) — (1:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep left to 86-F.Davis for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-G.Ellis]. [WPA +9.7% · EPA +3.21]
  • Washington Commanders (Q1 2:37) — (2:37) 17-J.Campbell pass short left to 35-Q.Ganther to LV 26 for 42 yards (37-C.Johnson). [WPA +14.0% · EPA +3.14]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 4:15 · WAS 15 · Score 0-3
    (4:15) 11-S.Janikowski 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  2. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 0:13 · LV 6 · Score 6-3
    (:13) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass short middle to 86-F.Davis for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-86-F.Davis, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  3. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 0:13 · LV 2 · Score 7-3
    4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith.
  4. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 11:15 · WAS 1 · Score 7-9
    (11:15) 25-J.Fargas up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 11:14 · WAS 2 · Score 7-10
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  6. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 8:00 · LV 28 · Score 10-10
    (8:00) 4-G.Gano 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith.
  7. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 1:01 · LV 17 · Score 16-10
    (1:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep left to 86-F.Davis for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-G.Ellis].
  8. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 0:56 · LV 2 · Score 17-10
    4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith.
  9. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 8:54 · WAS 36 · Score 17-13
    (8:54) 11-S.Janikowski 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  10. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 11:25 · LV 1 · Score 23-13
    (11:25) 35-Q.Ganther right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 11:22 · LV 2 · Score 24-13
    4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith.
  12. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 9:47 · LV 1 · Score 30-13
    (9:47) 35-Q.Ganther up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 9:42 · LV 2 · Score 31-13
    4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith.
  14. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 3:37 · LV 23 · Score 34-13
    (3:37) 4-G.Gano 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith.

Key takeaways

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

  • Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Jihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2009-12-13?

The Washington Commanders beat the Las Vegas Raiders 34-13 in Week 14, 2009.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Q1: Washington Commanders 7, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q2: Washington Commanders 10, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q3: Washington Commanders 0, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q4: Washington Commanders 17, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Final: Washington Commanders 34, Las Vegas Raiders 13.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Washington Commanders touchdown — F. Davis (J. Campbell pass) (Q1 0:13) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Fargas (Q2 11:15) Washington Commanders touchdown — F. Davis (J. Campbell pass) (Q2 1:01) Washington Commanders touchdown — Q. Ganther (Q4 11:25) Washington Commanders touchdown — Q. Ganther (Q4 9:47) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 4:15, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — G. Gano (Q2 8:00, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q3 8:54, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — G. Gano (Q4 3:37, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Jihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders), 43.2% completion, -0.6% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +9.13 total passing EPA. B. Gradkowski (Las Vegas Raiders), 41.7% completion, -0.1% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +2.04 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Jihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.13 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+3.21 EPA): (1:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep left to 86-F.Davis for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-G.Ellis]..

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 3-9 Now 4-9 W

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 4-8 Now 4-9 L