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NFL · Week 13 · December 6, 2015 · 12 min read

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 2015 Week 13 Recap

Chiefs defeat Raiders 34–20 in Week 13

C.Walford led Fantasy Impact as Chiefs prevailed in a 34–20 Week 13 finish.

Kansas City Chiefs 34 7–5 Winner
Final 34–20
Las Vegas Raiders 20 5–7
Winner
Kansas City Chiefs
Final score
34–20
Halftime
Kansas City Chiefs 7–14 Las Vegas Raiders
Top passer
Derek Carr
FantasyHQ MVP
C.Walford
Game date
December 6, 2015

Top fantasy performers · Chiefs

  • Ja'Mori Maclin 9 REC · 95 YDS · 2 TD +3.4 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Ware 7 CAR · 26 YDS · 1 TD +1.5 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Wilson 1 REC · 17 YDS +1.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • C.Walford 5 REC · 53 YDS +4.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Sam Roberts
    Sam Roberts 4 REC · 51 YDS +1.9 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Crabtree 5 REC · 45 YDS · 1 TD +1.6 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Kansas City Chiefs
Final score
Kansas City Chiefs 34–20 Las Vegas Raiders
Halftime
Kansas City Chiefs 7–14 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
C. Walford
Top passer
Derek Carr
Biggest EPA play
(12:16) 4-D.Carr pass short middle intended for 26-R.Helu INTERCEPTED by 90-J.Mauga [55-D.…
Game date
2015-12-06

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Las Vegas Raiders 34–20 on 2015-12-06, overcoming Las Vegas Raiders's 14–7 halftime lead. C. Walford posted a game-high +4.42 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Kansas City Chiefs70720034
Las Vegas Raiders7760020

Scoring Map

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

KCKansas City Chiefs
LVLas Vegas Raiders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 10:29TD
    Latavius Murray

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 2
    Score
    0-6

    (10:29) 28-L.Murray right guard to KC 1 for 1 yard (96-J.Howard). Oakland challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 73-M.McCants reported in as eligible. 28-L.Murray right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 10:25XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 15
    Score
    0-7

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

  3. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q1 5:03TD
    Arian Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 3
    Score
    6-7

    (5:03) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith scrambles up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q1 4:58XP
    Cairo Santos

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    7-7

    5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  5. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 0:19TD
    MCM. Crabtree

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 25
    Score
    7-13

    (:19) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 15-M.Crabtree for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 0:13XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 15
    Score
    7-14

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

  7. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 9:19TD
    SWS. Ware

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 10
    Score
    13-14

    (9:19) 32-S.Ware left guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 9:16XP
    Cairo Santos

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    14-14

    5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  9. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 2:15TD
    Lecitus Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 5
    Score
    14-20

    (2:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 86-L.Smith for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on KC-22-M.Peters, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  10. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 11:19TD
    JMJa'Mori Maclin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 1
    Score
    20-20

    (11:19) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 19-J.Maclin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 8:03TD
    JMJa'Mori Maclin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 13
    Score
    26-20

    (8:03) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 19-J.Maclin for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LV-20-N.Allen was injured during the play. His return is Probable.

  12. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 3:27TD
    TBT. Branch

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 84
    Score
    32-20

    (3:27) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle intended for 89-A.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 27-T.Branch at LV 38. 27-T.Branch for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LV-72-D.Penn was injured during the play. His return is Probable.

  13. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 3:14Safety
    Arian Smith

    Points+2

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    34-20

    (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-A.Smith pass to 87-T.Kelce is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1C. Walford · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.42 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
  2. 2Ja'Mori Maclin · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  3. 3Sam RobertsSam Roberts · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
  4. 4M. Crabtree · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.64 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  5. 5Lecitus SmithLecitus Smith · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.61 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
  6. 6S. Ware · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +1.47 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
  7. 7A. Wilson · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.29 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
  8. 8M. Reece · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +1.23 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.23 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

C. Walford — LV · Receiving

C. Walford posted the highest total EPA (+4.42) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +0.88 EPA per play.

Biggest single play (-9.72 EPA): Derek Carr — (12:16) 4-D.Carr pass short middle intended for 26-R.Helu INTERCEPTED by 90-J.Mauga [55-D.Ford] at KC 32. 90-J.Mauga to LV 2 for 66 yards (26-R.Helu).

Quarterback report card

Derek Carr led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Derek CarrDerek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 55 dropbacks · 56.4% completion · -4.2% CPOE · -0.37 EPA/play · -20.61 total EPA
  • Arian SmithArian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) · 31 dropbacks · 51.6% completion · +0.5% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -2.67 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatKansas City ChiefsLas Vegas Raiders
Offensive EPA/play-0.106-0.274
Offensive success rate47.1%38.9%
Pass EPA/play-0.113-0.375
Rush EPA/play+0.021+0.045
Defensive EPA/play+0.274+0.106
Defensive success rate61.1%52.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Kansas City Chiefs generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.11 vs -0.27), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Kansas City Chiefs: -0.11 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Las Vegas Raiders: -0.27 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Kansas City Chiefs: 14 drives, -7.17 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 13 drives, -26.02 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 (Q1 10:29)
  • Arian SmithKansas City Chiefs — Arian Smith (Q1 5:03)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — M. Crabtree (Derek Carr pass) (Q2 0:19)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — S. Ware (Q3 9:19)
  • Lecitus SmithLas Vegas Raiders — Lecitus Smith (Derek Carr pass) (Q3 2:15)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — Ja'Mori Maclin (Arian Smith pass) (Q4 11:19)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — Ja'Mori Maclin (Arian Smith pass) (Q4 8:03)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — T. Branch (Q4 3:27)
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 KC 2 (Q1 10:29); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q1 10:25) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 3 (Q1 5:03) — (5:03) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith scrambles up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q1 4:58) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the KC 25 (Q2 0:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 15-M.Crabtree for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 0:13) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King..

The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–6. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 10 (Q3 9:19) — (9:19) 32-S.Ware left guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q3 9:16) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the KC 5 (Q3 2:15).

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 20–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q4 11:19) — (11:19) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 19-J.Maclin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 13 (Q4 8:03); Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the KC 84 (Q4 3:27); Kansas City Chiefs registered a safety from the LV 2 (Q4 3:14) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-A.Smith pass to 87-T.Kelce is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 12:16) — (12:16) 4-D.Carr pass short middle intended for 26-R.Helu INTERCEPTED by 90-J.Mauga [55-D.Ford] at KC 32. 90-J.Mauga to LV 2 for 66 yards (26-R.Helu). [WPA -28.6% · EPA -9.72]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 8:21) — (8:21) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right intended for 89-A.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 22-M.Peters at KC 29. 22-M.Peters to LV 13 for 58 yards (10-S.Roberts). [WPA -22.1% · EPA -7.42]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 8:03) — (8:03) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 19-J.Maclin for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LV-20-N.Allen was injured during the play. His return is Probable. [WPA +19.4% · EPA +2.48]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 1:10) — (1:10) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 87-T.Kelce to LV 26 for 16 yards (24-C.Woodson). FUMBLES (24-C.Woodson), RECOVERED by LV-24-C.Woodson at LV 26. 24-C.Woodson to KC 36 for 38 yards (11-A [WPA -16.3% · EPA -5.26]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 6:26) — (6:26) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr sacked at KC 31 for -7 yards (49-D.Sorensen). [WPA -13.3% · EPA -1.64]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 12:16) — (12:16) 4-D.Carr pass short middle intended for 26-R.Helu INTERCEPTED by 90-J.Mauga [55-D.Ford] at KC 32. 90-J.Mauga to LV 2 for 66 yards (26-R.Helu). [WPA -28.6% · EPA -9.72]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 8:21) — (8:21) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right intended for 89-A.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 22-M.Peters at KC 29. 22-M.Peters to LV 13 for 58 yards (10-S.Roberts). [WPA -22.1% · EPA -7.42]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 3:27) — (3:27) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle intended for 89-A.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 27-T.Branch at LV 38. 27-T.Branch for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LV-72-D.Penn was injured during the play. His return is Pr [WPA -10.2% · EPA -6.46]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 1:10) — (1:10) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 87-T.Kelce to LV 26 for 16 yards (24-C.Woodson). FUMBLES (24-C.Woodson), RECOVERED by LV-24-C.Woodson at LV 26. 24-C.Woodson to KC 36 for 38 yards (11-A [WPA -16.3% · EPA -5.26]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 10:29 · KC 2 · Score 0-6
    (10:29) 28-L.Murray right guard to KC 1 for 1 yard (96-J.Howard). Oakland challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 73-M.McCants reported in as eligible. 28-L.Murray rig
  2. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 10:25 · KC 15 · Score 0-7
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
  3. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 5:03 · LV 3 · Score 6-7
    (5:03) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith scrambles up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 4:58 · LV 15 · Score 7-7
    5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  5. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 0:19 · KC 25 · Score 7-13
    (:19) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 15-M.Crabtree for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 0:13 · KC 15 · Score 7-14
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
  7. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 9:19 · LV 10 · Score 13-14
    (9:19) 32-S.Ware left guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 9:16 · LV 15 · Score 14-14
    5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  9. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 2:15 · KC 5 · Score 14-20
    (2:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 86-L.Smith for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on KC-22-M.Peters, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  10. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 11:19 · LV 1 · Score 20-20
    (11:19) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 19-J.Maclin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 8:03 · LV 13 · Score 26-20
    (8:03) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 19-J.Maclin for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LV-20-N.Allen was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
  12. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 3:27 · KC 84 · Score 32-20
    (3:27) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle intended for 89-A.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 27-T.Branch at LV 38. 27-T.Branch for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LV-72-D.Penn was injured during the play. His return is Pr
  13. Kansas City Chiefs Safety (+2) — Q4 3:14 · LV 2 · Score 34-20
    (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-A.Smith pass to 87-T.Kelce is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Key takeaways

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

  • Kansas City Chiefs earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • C. Walford (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Derek Carr (LV) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2015-12-06?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Las Vegas Raiders 34-20 in Week 13, 2015.

What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Las Vegas Raiders 6; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 20, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 34, Las Vegas Raiders 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — L. Murray (Q1 10:29) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — A. Smith (Q1 5:03) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — M. Crabtree (D. Carr pass) (Q2 0:19) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — S. Ware (Q3 9:19) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — L. Smith (D. Carr pass) (Q3 2:15) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Maclin (A. Smith pass) (Q4 11:19) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Maclin (A. Smith pass) (Q4 8:03) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Branch (Q4 3:27) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 56.4% completion, -4.2% CPOE, -0.37 EPA per dropback, -20.61 total passing EPA. Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs), 51.6% completion, +0.5% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -2.67 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders?

C. Walford (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.42 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps.

Season records after this game

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 6-5 Now 7-5 W

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 5-6 Now 5-7 L