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NFL · Week 11 · November 22, 2015 · 12 min read

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Detroit Lions: 2015 Week 11 Recap

Lions defeat Raiders 18–13 in Week 11

Matthew Stafford led Fantasy Impact as Lions prevailed in a 13–18 Week 11 finish.

Las Vegas Raiders 13 4–6
Final 13–18
Detroit Lions 18 3–7 Winner
Winner
Detroit Lions
Final score
13–18
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 0–9 Detroit Lions
Top passer
Matthew Stafford
FantasyHQ MVP
Matthew Stafford
Game date
November 22, 2015

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • Sam Roberts
    Sam Roberts 2 REC · 54 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Walford 2 REC · 25 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Derek Carr
    Derek Carr 13/31 · 172 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • Matthew Stafford
    Matthew Stafford 22/43 · 294 YDS +7.7 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Riddick 5 REC · 72 YDS +6.3 Fantasy Impact
  • G.Tate 8 REC · 73 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Detroit Lions
Final score
Detroit Lions 18–13 Las Vegas Raiders
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 0–9 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Matthew Stafford
Top passer
Matthew Stafford
Biggest EPA play
(:37) 9-M.Stafford kneels to LV 4 for -1 yards.
Game date
2015-11-22

Game summary

The Detroit Lions beat the Las Vegas Raiders 18–13 on 2015-11-22. Matthew Stafford posted a game-high +7.74 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Las Vegas Raiders00130013
Detroit Lions6309018

Scoring Map

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

LVLas Vegas Raiders
DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 7:58FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 11
    Score
    0-3

    (7:58) 5-M.Prater 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  2. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 0:36FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 22
    Score
    0-6

    (:36) 5-M.Prater 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  3. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 0:07FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 33
    Score
    0-9

    (:07) 5-M.Prater 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  4. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 10:28TD
    Latavius Murray

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 1
    Score
    6-9

    (10:28) 28-L.Murray right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 10:24XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 15
    Score
    7-9

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

  6. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 4:00FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 30
    Score
    10-9

    (4:00) 11-S.Janikowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.

  7. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 0:20FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 38
    Score
    13-9

    (:20) 11-S.Janikowski 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.

  8. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 11:08TD
    Matthew Stafford

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 5
    Score
    13-15

    (11:08) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 11:04XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    13-16

    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  10. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 7:44Safety
    Derek Carr

    Points+2

    Yard line
    DET 96
    Score
    13-18

    (7:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 81-M.Rivera to LV 13 for 9 yards (28-Q.Diggs). PENALTY on LV-72-D.Penn, Offensive Holding, 4 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY - No Play.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +7.74 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
  2. 2T. Riddick · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.29 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
  3. 3Sam RobertsSam Roberts · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.13 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
  4. 4C. Walford · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.11 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
  5. 5Derek CarrDerek Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +3.08 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
  6. 6G. Tate · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.07 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  7. 7Cornelius JohnsonCornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  8. 8Jaheim BellJaheim Bell · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.28 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Matthew Stafford

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Matthew Stafford — DET · Passing

Matthew Stafford posted the highest total EPA (+7.74) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.18 EPA per play.

Matthew Stafford's top snap (-5.15 EPA): (:37) 9-M.Stafford kneels to LV 4 for -1 yards.

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 StaffordMatthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 43 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -2.7% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +7.74 total EPA
  • Derek CarrDerek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 31 dropbacks · 41.9% completion · -14.7% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +3.08 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLas Vegas RaidersDetroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play-0.055-0.033
Offensive success rate38.8%44.3%
Pass EPA/play+0.099+0.180
Rush EPA/play-0.250-0.173
Defensive EPA/play+0.033+0.055
Defensive success rate55.7%61.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Las Vegas Raiders -0.06, Detroit Lions -0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Las Vegas Raiders: -0.06 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: -0.03 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: 10 drives, -2.90 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 10 drives, -3.69 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Latavius MurrayLas Vegas Raiders — Latavius Murray (Q3 10:28)
  • Matthew StaffordDetroit Lions — Matthew Stafford (Q4 11:08)

Field goals

  • Matt PraterDetroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q1 7:58)
  • Matt PraterDetroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q1 0:36)
  • Matt PraterDetroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q2 0:07)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q3 4:00)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q3 0:20)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 6–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the LV 11 (Q1 7:58) — (7:58) 5-M.Prater 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the LV 22 (Q1 0:36) — (:36) 5-M.Prater 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 3–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the LV 33 (Q2 0:07) — (:07) 5-M.Prater 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 13–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q3 10:28) — (10:28) 28-L.Murray right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 10:24) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the DET 30 (Q3 4:00) — (4:00) 11-S.Janikowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the DET 38 (Q3 0:20) — (:20) 11-S.Janikowski 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King..

The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 9–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LV 5 (Q4 11:08) — (11:08) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 11:04) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Detroit Lions registered a safety from the DET 96 (Q4 7:44).

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Detroit Lions (Q4 14:24) — (14:24) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 25-T.Riddick to LV 43 for 16 yards (27-T.Mays). [WPA +12.8% · EPA +2.10]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 0:20) — (:20) 11-S.Janikowski 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King. [WPA +12.2% · EPA +2.00]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson to LV 25 for 36 yards (20-N.Allen). [WPA +9.1% · EPA +2.61]
  • Detroit Lions (Q3 7:41) — (7:41) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford sacked at DET 27 for -8 yards (96-D.Autry). [WPA -8.1% · EPA -2.32]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 11:08) — (11:08) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.3% · EPA +1.09]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Detroit Lions (Q4 0:37) — (:37) 9-M.Stafford kneels to LV 4 for -1 yards. [EPA -5.15]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) 69-K.Barnes reported in as eligible. 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 10-S.Roberts to DET 37 for 43 yards (42-I.Abdul-Quddus). [WPA +4.6% · EPA +3.11]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson to LV 25 for 36 yards (20-N.Allen). [WPA +9.1% · EPA +2.61]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 35-J.Bell up the middle to LV 2 for 11 yards (24-C.Woodson). [WPA +2.0% · EPA +2.32]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 7:58 · LV 11 · Score 0-3
    (7:58) 5-M.Prater 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  2. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 0:36 · LV 22 · Score 0-6
    (:36) 5-M.Prater 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  3. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 0:07 · LV 33 · Score 0-9
    (:07) 5-M.Prater 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  4. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 10:28 · DET 1 · Score 6-9
    (10:28) 28-L.Murray right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 10:24 · DET 15 · Score 7-9
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
  6. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 4:00 · DET 30 · Score 10-9
    (4:00) 11-S.Janikowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
  7. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 0:20 · DET 38 · Score 13-9
    (:20) 11-S.Janikowski 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
  8. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 11:08 · LV 5 · Score 13-15
    (11:08) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 11:04 · LV 15 · Score 13-16
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  10. Detroit Lions Safety (+2) — Q4 7:44 · DET 96 · Score 13-18
    (7:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 81-M.Rivera to LV 13 for 9 yards (28-Q.Diggs). PENALTY on LV-72-D.Penn, Offensive Holding, 4 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY - No Play.

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.
  • Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Derek Carr (LV) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Detroit Lions on 2015-11-22?

The Detroit Lions beat the Las Vegas Raiders 18-13 in Week 11, 2015.

What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Detroit Lions?

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Detroit Lions 6; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Detroit Lions 3; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 13, Detroit Lions 0; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Detroit Lions 9; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 13, Detroit Lions 18.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Detroit Lions?

Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — L. Murray (Q3 10:28) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Stafford (Q4 11:08) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q1 7:58, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q1 0:36, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q2 0:07, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q3 4:00, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q3 0:20, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Detroit Lions?

Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 51.2% completion, -2.7% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +7.74 total passing EPA. Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 41.9% completion, -14.7% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +3.08 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Detroit Lions?

Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.74 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (-5.15 EPA): (:37) 9-M.Stafford kneels to LV 4 for -1 yards..

Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Detroit Lions a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. Detroit Lions won 18-13 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L

Detroit Lions

Entered 2-7 Now 3-7 W