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NFL · Week 6 · October 18, 2009 · 12 min read

Philadelphia Eagles vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 2009 Week 6 Recap

Raiders defeat Eagles 13–9 in Week 6

G.Russell led Fantasy Impact as Raiders prevailed in a 9–13 Week 6 finish.

Philadelphia Eagles 9 3–2
Final 9–13
Las Vegas Raiders 13 2–4 Winner
Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
9–13
Halftime
Philadelphia Eagles 6–10 Las Vegas Raiders
Top passer
D. McNabb
FantasyHQ MVP
G.Russell
Game date
October 18, 2009

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • B.Westbrook 9 REC · 91 YDS +3.0 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Celek 4 REC · 75 YDS +2.1 Fantasy Impact
  • D.McNabb 1 CAR · 2 YDS +1.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • G.Russell 5 REC · 55 YDS +3.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Z.Miller 6 REC · 139 YDS · 1 TD +2.2 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Fargas 1 REC · 11 YDS +1.2 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
Las Vegas Raiders 13–9 Philadelphia Eagles
Halftime
Philadelphia Eagles 6–10 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
G. Russell
Top passer
D. McNabb
Biggest EPA play
(2:21) 2-J.Russell pass deep middle to 80-Z.Miller for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2009-10-18

Game summary

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Philadelphia Eagles 13–9 on 2009-10-18. G. Russell posted a game-high +3.37 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4T
Philadelphia Eagles339009
Las Vegas Raiders73150013

Scoring Map

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

PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
LVLas Vegas Raiders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 2:32FG
    DAD. Akers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 27
    Score
    3-0

    (2:32) 2-D.Akers 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.

  2. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 2:21TD
    ZMZ. Miller

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 86
    Score
    3-6

    (2:21) 2-J.Russell pass deep middle to 80-Z.Miller for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 2:05XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    3-7

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

  4. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 7:50FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 11
    Score
    3-10

    (7:50) 11-S.Janikowski 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  5. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 0:10FG
    DAD. Akers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 25
    Score
    6-10

    (:10) 2-D.Akers 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.

  6. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 10:35FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 28
    Score
    6-13

    (10:35) 11-S.Janikowski 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  7. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 10:25FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 30
    Score
    6-13

    11-S.Janikowski kicks 72 yards from LV 30 to PHI -2. 39-Q.Demps to PHI 23 for 25 yards (86-T.Stewart).

  8. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 10:25TD
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 30
    Score
    6-13

    11-S.Janikowski kicks 72 yards from LV 30 to PHI -2. 39-Q.Demps to PHI 23 for 25 yards (86-T.Stewart).

  9. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 10:19FG
    DMD. McNabb

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 77
    Score
    6-13

    (10:19) 5-D.McNabb pass short middle to 36-B.Westbrook to PHI 26 for 3 yards (77-M.Shaughnessy, 55-J.Alston).

  10. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 10:19TD
    BWB. Westbrook

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 77
    Score
    6-13

    (10:19) 5-D.McNabb pass short middle to 36-B.Westbrook to PHI 26 for 3 yards (77-M.Shaughnessy, 55-J.Alston).

  11. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 6:10FG
    DAD. Akers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 27
    Score
    9-13

    (6:10) 2-D.Akers 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1G. Russell · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.37 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
  2. 2B. Westbrook · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  3. 3B. Westbrook · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +2.33 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
  4. 4Z. Miller · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.16 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
  5. 5B. Celek · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
  6. 6D. McNabb · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +1.70 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
  7. 7Drake JacksonDrake Jackson · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
  8. 8J. Fargas · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.24 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.24 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

G. Russell — LV · Receiving

G. Russell posted the highest total EPA (+3.37) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +0.67 EPA per play.

Biggest single play (+6.63 EPA): J.J. Russell — (2:21) 2-J.Russell pass deep middle to 80-Z.Miller for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

D. McNabb led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 53 dropbacks · 41.5% completion · -9.2% CPOE · -0.27 EPA/play · -14.26 total EPA
  • J.J. RussellJ.J. Russell (Las Vegas Raiders) · 33 dropbacks · 51.5% completion · -4.8% CPOE · -0.26 EPA/play · -8.70 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPhiladelphia EaglesLas Vegas Raiders
Offensive EPA/play-0.181-0.146
Offensive success rate41.9%38.8%
Pass EPA/play-0.269-0.264
Rush EPA/play+0.080-0.170
Defensive EPA/play+0.146+0.181
Defensive success rate61.2%58.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Philadelphia Eagles -0.18, Las Vegas Raiders -0.15) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Philadelphia Eagles: -0.18 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
  • Las Vegas Raiders: -0.15 EPA/play (20th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 15 drives, -12.41 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Philadelphia Eagles: 14 drives, -15.57 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Las Vegas Raiders — Z. Miller (J.J. Russell pass) (Q1 2:21)

Field goals

  • Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q1 2:32)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q2 7:50)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q2 0:10)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q4 10:35)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — S. Janikowski (Q4 10:25)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — D. McNabb (Q4 10:19)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q4 6:10)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–3. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the LV 27 (Q1 2:32) — (2:32) 2-D.Akers 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the PHI 86 (Q1 2:21) — (2:21) 2-J.Russell pass deep middle to 80-Z.Miller for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 2:05) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the PHI 11 (Q2 7:50) — (7:50) 11-S.Janikowski 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the LV 25 (Q2 0:10) — (:10) 2-D.Akers 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 15–9. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the PHI 28 (Q4 10:35) — (10:35) 11-S.Janikowski 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the LV 30 (Q4 10:25) — 11-S.Janikowski kicks 72 yards from LV 30 to PHI -2. 39-Q.Demps to PHI 23 for 25 yards (86-T.Stewart).; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 30 (Q4 10:25) — 11-S.Janikowski kicks 72 yards from LV 30 to PHI -2. 39-Q.Demps to PHI 23 for 25 yards (86-T.Stewart).; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the LV 77 (Q4 10:19) — (10:19) 5-D.McNabb pass short middle to 36-B.Westbrook to PHI 26 for 3 yards (77-M.Shaughnessy, 55-J.Alston).; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 77 (Q4 10:19) — (10:19) 5-D.McNabb pass short middle to 36-B.Westbrook to PHI 26 for 3 yards (77-M.Shaughnessy, 55-J.Alston).; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the LV 27 (Q4 6:10) — (6:10) 2-D.Akers 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 2:21) — (2:21) 2-J.Russell pass deep middle to 80-Z.Miller for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.4% · EPA +6.63]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 7:41) — (7:41) 2-J.Russell pass short right intended for 18-L.Murphy INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel (22-A.Samuel) at LV 28. 22-A.Samuel to LV 29 for -1 yards (86-T.Stewart). [WPA -15.3% · EPA -4.46]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 2:21) — (2:21) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass incomplete deep left to 10-D.Jackson. [WPA -13.2% · EPA -2.07]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 4:07) — (4:07) 5-D.McNabb pass deep right to 10-D.Jackson to LV 35 for 51 yards (37-C.Johnson). [WPA +12.8% · EPA +4.07]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 2:03) — (2:03) (Shotgun) 2-J.Russell pass deep middle intended for 80-Z.Miller INTERCEPTED by 27-Q.Mikell at PHI 44. 27-Q.Mikell to LV 40 for 16 yards (25-J.Fargas). [WPA -12.5% · EPA -3.11]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 2:21) — (2:21) 2-J.Russell pass deep middle to 80-Z.Miller for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.4% · EPA +6.63]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 7:41) — (7:41) 2-J.Russell pass short right intended for 18-L.Murphy INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel (22-A.Samuel) at LV 28. 22-A.Samuel to LV 29 for -1 yards (86-T.Stewart). [WPA -15.3% · EPA -4.46]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 4:07) — (4:07) 5-D.McNabb pass deep right to 10-D.Jackson to LV 35 for 51 yards (37-C.Johnson). [WPA +12.8% · EPA +4.07]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 7:02) — (7:02) 2-D.Akers 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca. [WPA -11.3% · EPA -3.90]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 2:32 · LV 27 · Score 3-0
    (2:32) 2-D.Akers 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
  2. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 2:21 · PHI 86 · Score 3-6
    (2:21) 2-J.Russell pass deep middle to 80-Z.Miller for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 2:05 · PHI 2 · Score 3-7
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  4. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 7:50 · PHI 11 · Score 3-10
    (7:50) 11-S.Janikowski 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  5. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 0:10 · LV 25 · Score 6-10
    (:10) 2-D.Akers 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
  6. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 10:35 · PHI 28 · Score 6-13
    (10:35) 11-S.Janikowski 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  7. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 10:25 · LV 30 · Score 6-13
    11-S.Janikowski kicks 72 yards from LV 30 to PHI -2. 39-Q.Demps to PHI 23 for 25 yards (86-T.Stewart).
  8. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 10:25 · LV 30 · Score 6-13
    11-S.Janikowski kicks 72 yards from LV 30 to PHI -2. 39-Q.Demps to PHI 23 for 25 yards (86-T.Stewart).
  9. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 10:19 · LV 77 · Score 6-13
    (10:19) 5-D.McNabb pass short middle to 36-B.Westbrook to PHI 26 for 3 yards (77-M.Shaughnessy, 55-J.Alston).
  10. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 10:19 · LV 77 · Score 6-13
    (10:19) 5-D.McNabb pass short middle to 36-B.Westbrook to PHI 26 for 3 yards (77-M.Shaughnessy, 55-J.Alston).
  11. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 6:10 · LV 27 · Score 9-13
    (6:10) 2-D.Akers 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.

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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • G. Russell (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • D. McNabb (PHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2009-10-18?

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Philadelphia Eagles 13-9 in Week 6, 2009.

What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 3, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 3, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 9, Las Vegas Raiders 15; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 9, Las Vegas Raiders 13.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — Z. Miller (J. Russell pass) (Q1 2:21) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q1 2:32, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 7:50, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q2 0:10, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 10:35, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 10:25, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. McNabb (Q4 10:19, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q4 6:10, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs Las Vegas Raiders?

D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 41.5% completion, -9.2% CPOE, -0.27 EPA per dropback, -14.26 total passing EPA. J.J. Russell (Las Vegas Raiders), 51.5% completion, -4.8% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -8.70 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Philadelphia Eagles vs Las Vegas Raiders?

G. Russell (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.37 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps.

Was Philadelphia Eagles vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 13-9 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 1-4 Now 2-4 W