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NFL · Week 1 · September 7, 2014 · 12 min read

Las Vegas Raiders vs. New York Jets: 2014 Week 1 Recap

Jets defeat Raiders 19–14 in Week 1

Justin Jones led Fantasy Impact as Jets prevailed in a 14–19 Week 1 finish.

Las Vegas Raiders 14 0–1
Final 14–19
New York Jets 19 1–0 Winner
Winner
New York Jets
Final score
14–19
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 7–10 New York Jets
Top passer
Geno Smith
FantasyHQ MVP
Justin Jones
Game date
September 7, 2014

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • Justin Jones
    Justin Jones 3 REC · 34 YDS · 1 TD +3.8 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Streater 5 REC · 46 YDS · 1 TD +3.0 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Leonhardt 1 REC · 12 YDS +1.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jets

  • Geno Smith
    Geno Smith 23/37 · 231 YDS · 1 TD +3.4 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Cumberland 4 REC · 50 YDS +2.6 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Kerley 5 REC · 38 YDS +2.0 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
New York Jets
Final score
New York Jets 19–14 Las Vegas Raiders
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 7–10 New York Jets at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Justin Jones
Top passer
Geno Smith
Biggest EPA play
(8:16) (Shotgun) 33-C.Ivory left guard for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2014-09-07

Game summary

The New York Jets beat the Las Vegas Raiders 19–14 on 2014-09-07. Justin Jones posted a game-high +3.78 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Las Vegas Raiders7007014
New York Jets3736019

Scoring Map

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

LVLas Vegas Raiders
NYJNew York Jets

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NYJNew York Jets
    Q1 9:20FG
    Nick Folk

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 27
    Score
    0-3

    (9:20) 2-N.Folk 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.

  2. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 2:48TD
    RSR. Streater

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYJ 12
    Score
    6-3

    (2:48) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 80-R.Streater for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 2:43XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYJ 2
    Score
    7-3

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.

  4. NYJNew York Jets
    Q2 0:31TD
    Cornelius Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 5
    Score
    7-9

    (:31) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 21-C.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. NYJNew York Jets
    Q2 0:30XP
    Nick Folk

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    7-10

    2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.

  6. NYJNew York Jets
    Q3 2:42FG
    Nick Folk

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 24
    Score
    7-13

    (2:42) 2-N.Folk 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.

  7. NYJNew York Jets
    Q4 8:16TD
    CIC. Ivory

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 71
    Score
    7-19

    (8:16) (Shotgun) 33-C.Ivory left guard for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 1:27TD
    Justin Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYJ 30
    Score
    13-19

    (1:27) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.

  9. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 1:21XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYJ 2
    Score
    14-19

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Justin JonesJustin Jones · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.78 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
  2. 2Geno SmithGeno Smith · New York Jets · Passing · +3.37 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
  3. 3R. Streater · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.96 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
  4. 4J. Cumberland · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
  5. 5J. Kerley · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.96 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
  6. 6Cornelius JohnsonCornelius Johnson · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.90 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  7. 7C. Ivory · New York Jets · Rushing · +1.88 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  8. 8B. Leonhardt · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.19 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Justin Jones

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Justin Jones — LV · Receiving

Justin Jones posted the highest total EPA (+3.78) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.26 EPA per play.

Justin Jones's top snap (+3.85 EPA): (1:27) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.

Biggest single play (+5.61 EPA): C. Ivory — (8:16) (Shotgun) 33-C.Ivory left guard for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Geno Smith led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Geno SmithGeno Smith (New York Jets) · 37 dropbacks · 62.2% completion · +11.7% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +3.37 total EPA
  • Derek CarrDerek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 37 dropbacks · 54.1% completion · -7.4% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.05 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLas Vegas RaidersNew York Jets
Offensive EPA/play-0.118-0.044
Offensive success rate33.3%43.0%
Pass EPA/play-0.055+0.065
Rush EPA/play-0.396-0.194
Defensive EPA/play+0.044+0.118
Defensive success rate57.0%66.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

New York Jets held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Las Vegas Raiders: -0.12 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
  • New York Jets: -0.04 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 12 drives, -8.48 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • New York Jets: 12 drives, -3.79 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 — R. Streater (Derek Carr pass) (Q1 2:48)
  • Cornelius JohnsonNew York Jets — Cornelius Johnson (Geno Smith pass) (Q2 0:31)
  • New York Jets — C. Ivory (Q4 8:16)
  • Justin JonesLas Vegas Raiders — Justin Jones (Derek Carr pass) (Q4 1:27)

Field goals

  • Nick FolkNew York Jets — Nick Folk (Q1 9:20)
  • Nick FolkNew York Jets — Nick Folk (Q3 2:42)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the LV 27 (Q1 9:20) — (9:20) 2-N.Folk 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NYJ 12 (Q1 2:48) — (2:48) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 80-R.Streater for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 2:43) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King..

The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the LV 5 (Q2 0:31) — (:31) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 21-C.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 0:30) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley..

The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the LV 24 (Q3 2:42) — (2:42) 2-N.Folk 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley..

The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–6. New York Jets found the end zone from the LV 71 (Q4 8:16) — (8:16) (Shotgun) 33-C.Ivory left guard for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NYJ 30 (Q4 1:27); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 1:21) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • New York Jets (Q2 11:16) — (11:16) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith right end to LV 4 for -1 yards (38-T.Carrie). FUMBLES (38-T.Carrie), RECOVERED by LV-38-T.Carrie at LV 4. 38-T.Carrie to LV 4 for no gain (66-W.Colon). The Replay Official [WPA -18.8% · EPA -5.12]
  • New York Jets (Q1 6:06) — (6:06) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right intended for 87-E.Decker INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Woodson at NYJ 30. 24-C.Woodson to NYJ 28 for 2 yards (87-E.Decker). [WPA -17.8% · EPA -4.74]
  • New York Jets (Q2 14:06) — (14:06) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith scrambles up the middle to LV 33 for 17 yards (24-C.Woodson). [WPA +12.4% · EPA +2.74]
  • New York Jets (Q4 8:16) — (8:16) (Shotgun) 33-C.Ivory left guard for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.9% · EPA +5.61]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 2:48) — (2:48) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 80-R.Streater for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.4% · EPA +2.87]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New York Jets (Q4 8:16) — (8:16) (Shotgun) 33-C.Ivory left guard for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.9% · EPA +5.61]
  • New York Jets (Q2 11:16) — (11:16) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith right end to LV 4 for -1 yards (38-T.Carrie). FUMBLES (38-T.Carrie), RECOVERED by LV-38-T.Carrie at LV 4. 38-T.Carrie to LV 4 for no gain (66-W.Colon). The Replay Official [WPA -18.8% · EPA -5.12]
  • New York Jets (Q1 6:06) — (6:06) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right intended for 87-E.Decker INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Woodson at NYJ 30. 24-C.Woodson to NYJ 28 for 2 yards (87-E.Decker). [WPA -17.8% · EPA -4.74]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 1:27) — (1:27) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. [WPA +1.4% · EPA +3.85]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 9:20 · LV 27 · Score 0-3
    (9:20) 2-N.Folk 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
  2. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 2:48 · NYJ 12 · Score 6-3
    (2:48) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 80-R.Streater for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 2:43 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-3
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
  4. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 0:31 · LV 5 · Score 7-9
    (:31) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 21-C.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 0:30 · LV 2 · Score 7-10
    2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
  6. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 2:42 · LV 24 · Score 7-13
    (2:42) 2-N.Folk 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
  7. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 8:16 · LV 71 · Score 7-19
    (8:16) (Shotgun) 33-C.Ivory left guard for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 1:27 · NYJ 30 · Score 13-19
    (1:27) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
  9. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 1:21 · NYJ 2 · Score 14-19
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.

Key takeaways

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

  • New York Jets earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Justin Jones (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Geno Smith (NYJ) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs New York Jets on 2014-09-07?

The New York Jets beat the Las Vegas Raiders 19-14 in Week 1, 2014.

What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs New York Jets?

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 7, New York Jets 3; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 0, New York Jets 7; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 0, New York Jets 3; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 7, New York Jets 6; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 14, New York Jets 19.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs New York Jets?

Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — R. Streater (D. Carr pass) (Q1 2:48) New York Jets touchdown — C. Johnson (G. Smith pass) (Q2 0:31) New York Jets touchdown — C. Ivory (Q4 8:16) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Jones (D. Carr pass) (Q4 1:27) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q1 9:20, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q3 2:42, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs New York Jets?

Geno Smith (New York Jets), 62.2% completion, +11.7% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +3.37 total passing EPA. Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 54.1% completion, -7.4% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.05 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs New York Jets?

Justin Jones (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.78 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+3.85 EPA): (1:27) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on t.

Was Las Vegas Raiders vs New York Jets a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. New York Jets won 19-14 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Now 0-1 L

New York Jets

Now 1-0 W