Quick answer
- Winner
- Detroit Lions
- Final score
- Detroit Lions 28–27 Las Vegas Raiders
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 14–17 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Cornelius Johnson
- Top passer
- Matthew Stafford
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:55) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford sacked at DET 5 for -9 yards (93-T.Kelly). FUMBLES (93-T.Kel…
- Game date
- 2011-12-18
Game summary
The Detroit Lions beat the Las Vegas Raiders 28–27 on 2011-12-18, overcoming Las Vegas Raiders's 17–14 halftime lead. Cornelius Johnson posted a game-high +14.75 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 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Lions | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
 Las Vegas Raiders | 7 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DETDetroit Lions(6:27) 18-L.Murphy left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(3:43) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
(9:15) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 85-D.Heyward-Bey for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(1:22) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 13-N.Burleson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
(:05) 11-S.Janikowski 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(8:17) 11-S.Janikowski 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(7:55) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford sacked at DET 5 for -9 yards (93-T.Kelly). FUMBLES (93-T.Kelly), RECOVERED by LV-51-A.Curry at DET 6. 51-A.Curry for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LV-51-A.Curry, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(5:03) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 16-T.Young for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
(:43) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 81-C.Johnson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
LVLas Vegas RaidersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 6:27TD LML. MurphyPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 12
- Score
- 0-6
(6:27) 18-L.Murphy left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 6:19XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 0-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 3:43TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 51
- Score
- 6-7
(3:43) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 3:34XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 7-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 9:15TD DHD. Heyward-BeyPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 43
- Score
- 7-13
(9:15) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 85-D.Heyward-Bey for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 9:07XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 7-14
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 1:22TD NBN. BurlesonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 39
- Score
- 13-14
(1:22) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 13-N.Burleson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 1:14XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 14-14
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 0:05FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 28
- Score
- 14-17
(:05) 11-S.Janikowski 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 8:17FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 33
- Score
- 14-20
(8:17) 11-S.Janikowski 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 7:55TD ACA. CurryPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 86
- Score
- 14-26
(7:55) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford sacked at DET 5 for -9 yards (93-T.Kelly). FUMBLES (93-T.Kelly), RECOVERED by LV-51-A.Curry at DET 6. 51-A.Curry for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LV-51-A.Curry, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 7:47XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 14-27
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 5:03TD TYT. YoungPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 3
- Score
- 20-27
(5:03) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 16-T.Young for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 4:59XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 21-27
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 0:43TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 6
- Score
- 27-27
(:43) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 81-C.Johnson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 0:39XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 28-27
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Cornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +14.75 total EPA · 14 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 2
Matthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +12.75 total EPA · 60 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play - 3D. Heyward-Bey · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +8.67 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 4N. Burleson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.75 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 5C. Palmer · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +4.45 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 6Matthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +2.86 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.86 EPA/play
- 7L. Murphy · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +1.91 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 8M. Reece · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +1.86 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.86 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
Cornelius Johnson — DET · Receiving
Cornelius Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+14.75) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 14 counted snaps, they averaged +1.05 EPA per play.
Cornelius Johnson's top snap (+4.86 EPA): (3:43) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.88 EPA): Matthew Stafford — (7:55) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford sacked at DET 5 for -9 yards (93-T.Kelly). FUMBLES (93-T.Kelly), RECOVERED by LV-51-A.Curry at DET 6. 51-A.Curry for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LV-51-A.Curry, Unsport
Quarterback report card
Matthew Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 60 dropbacks · 48.3% completion · -1.8% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +12.75 total EPA
- C. Palmer (Las Vegas Raiders) · 44 dropbacks · 72.7% completion · +17.2% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +4.45 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.102 | +0.093 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.5% | 51.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.213 | +0.101 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.242 | +0.152 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.093 | -0.102 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.3% | 54.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Detroit Lions +0.10, Las Vegas Raiders +0.09) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: +0.10 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: +0.09 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 12 drives, +10.12 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 14 drives, +8.29 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Las Vegas Raiders — L. Murphy
- Detroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. Heyward-Bey (C. Palmer pass)
- Detroit Lions — N. Burleson (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — A. Curry
- Detroit Lions — T. Young (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Detroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (Matthew Stafford pass)
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DET 12 (Q1 6:27) — (6:27) 18-L.Murphy left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 6:19) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LV 51 (Q1 3:43) — (3:43) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 3:34) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DET 43 (Q2 9:15) — (9:15) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 85-D.Heyward-Bey for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 9:07) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LV 39 (Q2 1:22) — (1:22) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 13-N.Burleson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 1:14) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the DET 28 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 11-S.Janikowski 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 14–10. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the DET 33 (Q4 8:17) — (8:17) 11-S.Janikowski 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 86 (Q4 7:55); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 7:47) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LV 3 (Q4 5:03) — (5:03) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 16-T.Young for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 4:59) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LV 6 (Q4 0:43) — (:43) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 81-C.Johnson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 0:39) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Shotgun) 11-S.Janikowski 65 yard field goal is BLOCKED (90-N.Suh), Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 1:33) — (1:33) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson to LV 13 for 48 yards (55-R.McClain).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1) — Lions' Captains: #9 M.Stafford; #51 D.Raiola; #92 C.Avril; #93 K.Vanden Bosch
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 9:15) — (9:15) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 85-D.Heyward-Bey for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:21) — (:21) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer sacked at LV 47 for -3 yards (92-C.Avril).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 7:55) — (7:55) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford sacked at DET 5 for -9 yards (93-T.Kelly). FUMBLES (93-T.Kelly), RECOVERED by LV-51-A.Curry at DET 6. 51-A.Curry for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LV-51-A.Curry, Unsport
- Detroit Lions (Q1 3:43) — (3:43) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 1:22) — (1:22) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 13-N.Burleson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 9:15) — (9:15) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 85-D.Heyward-Bey for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 6:27 · DET 12 · Score 0-6
(6:27) 18-L.Murphy left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 6:19 · DET 2 · Score 0-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 3:43 · LV 51 · Score 6-7
(3:43) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 3:34 · LV 2 · Score 7-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 9:15 · DET 43 · Score 7-13
(9:15) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 85-D.Heyward-Bey for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 9:07 · DET 2 · Score 7-14
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 1:22 · LV 39 · Score 13-14
(1:22) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 13-N.Burleson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 1:14 · LV 2 · Score 14-14
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · DET 28 · Score 14-17
(:05) 11-S.Janikowski 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 8:17 · DET 33 · Score 14-20
(8:17) 11-S.Janikowski 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 7:55 · LV 86 · Score 14-26
(7:55) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford sacked at DET 5 for -9 yards (93-T.Kelly). FUMBLES (93-T.Kelly), RECOVERED by LV-51-A.Curry at DET 6. 51-A.Curry for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LV-51-A.Curry, Unsport - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 7:47 · DET 2 · Score 14-27
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 5:03 · LV 3 · Score 20-27
(5:03) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 16-T.Young for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 4:59 · LV 2 · Score 21-27
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 0:43 · LV 6 · Score 27-27
(:43) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 81-C.Johnson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 0:39 · LV 2 · Score 28-27
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Cornelius Johnson (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- C. Palmer (LV) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2011-12-18?
The Detroit Lions beat the Las Vegas Raiders 28-27 in Week 15, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Detroit Lions 7, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q2: Detroit Lions 7, Las Vegas Raiders 10; Q4: Detroit Lions 14, Las Vegas Raiders 10; Final: Detroit Lions 28, Las Vegas Raiders 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — L. Murphy (Q1 6:27) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (M. Stafford pass) (Q1 3:43) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Heyward-Bey (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 9:15) Detroit Lions touchdown — N. Burleson (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 1:22) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — A. Curry (Q4 7:55) Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Young (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 5:03) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 0:43) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 8:17, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 48.3% completion, -1.8% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +12.75 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Las Vegas Raiders), 72.7% completion, +17.2% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +4.45 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Cornelius Johnson (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.75 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 14 snaps. Their top snap (+4.86 EPA): (3:43) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Detroit Lions vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Detroit Lions won 28-27 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 8-5 Now 9-5 W
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 7-6 Now 7-7 L
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