Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 23–20 Las Vegas Raiders
- Halftime
- Las Vegas Raiders 13–7 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Hagan
- Top passer
- Matt Ryan
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:55) 3-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 17-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at A…
- Game date
- 2012-10-14
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Las Vegas Raiders 23–20 on 2012-10-14, overcoming Las Vegas Raiders's 13–7 halftime lead. D. Hagan posted a game-high +5.84 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Las Vegas Raiders | 3 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 0 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LVLas Vegas Raiders(:28) 11-S.Janikowski 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(9:56) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 84-R.White for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(4:15) 11-S.Janikowski 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(2:00) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 17-D.Moore for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(5:10) 3-M.Bryant 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(2:35) 3-M.Bryant 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(2:55) 3-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 17-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at ATL 21. 22-A.Samuel for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(:44) 20-D.McFadden left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(:05) 3-M.Bryant 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 0:28FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 33
- Score
- 3-0
(:28) 11-S.Janikowski 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 9:56TD Ricky White IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 4
- Score
- 3-6
(9:56) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 84-R.White for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 9:51XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 3-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 4:15FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 4
- Score
- 6-7
(4:15) 11-S.Janikowski 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 2:00TD David MoorePoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 25
- Score
- 12-7
(2:00) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 17-D.Moore for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 1:50XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 13-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 5:10FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 23
- Score
- 13-10
(5:10) 3-M.Bryant 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 2:35FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 13-13
(2:35) 3-M.Bryant 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 2:55TD Asante Samuel Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- ATL 28
- Score
- 13-19
(2:55) 3-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 17-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at ATL 21. 22-A.Samuel for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 2:40XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 13-20
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 0:44TD DMD. McFaddenPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 19-20
(:44) 20-D.McFadden left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 0:40XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 20-20
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 0:05FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 37
- Score
- 20-23
(:05) 3-M.Bryant 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Hagan · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.84 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
- 2Ricky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.70 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 3B. Myers · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.50 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 4M. Goodson · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.08 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.08 EPA/play
- 5R. Streater · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.92 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 6D. Heyward-Bey · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +2.54 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.54 EPA/play
- 7M. Goodson · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +1.39 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 8D. McFadden · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.34 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.33 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. Hagan — LV · Receiving
D. Hagan posted the highest total EPA (+5.84) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.46 EPA per play.
D. Hagan's top snap (+2.99 EPA): (1:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 10-D.Hagan pushed ob at ATL 5 for 38 yards (22-A.Samuel).
Biggest single play (-9.82 EPA): C. Palmer — (2:55) 3-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 17-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at ATL 21. 22-A.Samuel for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Matt Ryan led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 41 dropbacks · 58.5% completion · +2.8% CPOE · -0.11 EPA/play · -4.41 total EPA
- C. Palmer (Las Vegas Raiders) · 38 dropbacks · 60.5% completion · +4.7% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.56 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.133 | -0.145 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.1% | 48.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.041 | -0.107 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.289 | -0.564 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.145 | +0.133 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.4% | 58.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Las Vegas Raiders -0.13, Atlanta Falcons -0.14) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Las Vegas Raiders: -0.13 EPA/play (18th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: -0.14 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 13 drives, -10.47 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 14 drives, -11.94 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — Ricky White III (Matt Ryan pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — David Moore (C. Palmer pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Asante Samuel Jr.
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. McFadden
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the ATL 33 (Q1 0:28) — (:28) 11-S.Janikowski 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LV 4 (Q2 9:56) — (9:56) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 84-R.White for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 9:51) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the ATL 4 (Q2 4:15) — (4:15) 11-S.Janikowski 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the ATL 25 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 17-D.Moore for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 1:50) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 6–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the LV 23 (Q3 5:10) — (5:10) 3-M.Bryant 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the LV 2 (Q3 2:35) — (2:35) 3-M.Bryant 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 28 (Q4 2:55) — (2:55) 3-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 17-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at ATL 21. 22-A.Samuel for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 2:40) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q4 0:44) — (:44) 20-D.McFadden left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 0:40) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the LV 37 (Q4 0:05) — (:05) 3-M.Bryant 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 2:55) — (2:55) 3-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 17-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at ATL 21. 22-A.Samuel for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 4:33) — (4:33) 3-C.Palmer sacked at LV 31 for -8 yards (55-J.Abraham). FUMBLES (55-J.Abraham) [55-J.Abraham], RECOVERED by ATL-93-R.Edwards at LV 28. 93-R.Edwards pushed ob at LV 2 for 26 yards (20-D.McFadden
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 2:56) — (2:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right intended for 88-T.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by 33-T.Branch [52-P.Wheeler] at ATL 39. 33-T.Branch to ATL 28 for 11 yards (88-T.Gonzalez).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 12:11) — (12:11) (Shotgun) 20-D.McFadden left guard to ATL 46 for -2 yards (95-J.Babineaux). FUMBLES (95-J.Babineaux), RECOVERED by ATL-27-R.McClain at LV 45. 27-R.McClain to LV 32 for 13 yards (3-C.Palmer).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 13:21) — (13:21) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle intended for 83-H.Douglas INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Hanson at LV 38. 23-J.Hanson ran ob at ATL 41 for 21 yards (2-M.Ryan).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 2:55) — (2:55) 3-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 17-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at ATL 21. 22-A.Samuel for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 4:33) — (4:33) 3-C.Palmer sacked at LV 31 for -8 yards (55-J.Abraham). FUMBLES (55-J.Abraham) [55-J.Abraham], RECOVERED by ATL-93-R.Edwards at LV 28. 93-R.Edwards pushed ob at LV 2 for 26 yards (20-D.McFadden
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 13:21) — (13:21) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle intended for 83-H.Douglas INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Hanson at LV 38. 23-J.Hanson ran ob at ATL 41 for 21 yards (2-M.Ryan).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 12:11) — (12:11) (Shotgun) 20-D.McFadden left guard to ATL 46 for -2 yards (95-J.Babineaux). FUMBLES (95-J.Babineaux), RECOVERED by ATL-27-R.McClain at LV 45. 27-R.McClain to LV 32 for 13 yards (3-C.Palmer).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 0:28 · ATL 33 · Score 3-0
(:28) 11-S.Janikowski 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 9:56 · LV 4 · Score 3-6
(9:56) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 84-R.White for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 9:51 · LV 2 · Score 3-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 4:15 · ATL 4 · Score 6-7
(4:15) 11-S.Janikowski 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · ATL 25 · Score 12-7
(2:00) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 17-D.Moore for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 1:50 · ATL 2 · Score 13-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 5:10 · LV 23 · Score 13-10
(5:10) 3-M.Bryant 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 2:35 · LV 2 · Score 13-13
(2:35) 3-M.Bryant 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 2:55 · ATL 28 · Score 13-19
(2:55) 3-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 17-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at ATL 21. 22-A.Samuel for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 2:40 · LV 2 · Score 13-20
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 0:44 · ATL 2 · Score 19-20
(:44) 20-D.McFadden left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 0:40 · ATL 2 · Score 20-20
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 0:05 · LV 37 · Score 20-23
(:05) 3-M.Bryant 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Atlanta Falcons earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- D. Hagan (Las Vegas Raiders) 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 Las Vegas Raiders vs Atlanta Falcons on 2012-10-14?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Las Vegas Raiders 23-20 in Week 6, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 10, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Atlanta Falcons 6; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Atlanta Falcons 10; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 20, Atlanta Falcons 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Atlanta Falcons?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — R. White (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 9:56) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Moore (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 2:00) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — A. Samuel (Q4 2:55) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. McFadden (Q4 0:44) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 0:28, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 4:15, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q3 5:10, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q3 2:35, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 0:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Atlanta Falcons?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 58.5% completion, +2.8% CPOE, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -4.41 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Las Vegas Raiders), 60.5% completion, +4.7% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.56 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Atlanta Falcons?
D. Hagan (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.84 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+2.99 EPA): (1:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 10-D.Hagan pushed ob at ATL 5 for 38 yards (22-A.Samuel)..
Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Atlanta Falcons won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 5-0 Now 6-0 W
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