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NFL · Week 14 · December 8, 2016 · 12 min read

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs: 2016 Week 14 Recap

Chiefs defeat Raiders 21–13 in Week 14

Travis Kelce led Fantasy Impact as Chiefs prevailed in a 13–21 Week 14 finish.

Las Vegas Raiders 13 10–3
Final 13–21
Kansas City Chiefs 21 10–3 Winner
Winner
Kansas City Chiefs
Final score
13–21
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 10–21 Kansas City Chiefs
Top passer
Derek Carr
FantasyHQ MVP
Travis Kelce
Game date
December 8, 2016

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • Latavius Murray
    Latavius Murray 23 CAR · 103 YDS · 1 TD +4.0 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Walford 2 REC · 21 YDS +0.8 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Richard 6 CAR · 29 YDS +0.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Chiefs

  • Travis Kelce
    Travis Kelce 5 REC · 101 YDS +5.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Chris Conley
    Chris Conley 2 REC · 70 YDS +4.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Trysten Hill
    Trysten Hill 6 REC · 66 YDS · 1 TD +3.0 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Kansas City Chiefs
Final score
Kansas City Chiefs 21–13 Las Vegas Raiders
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 10–21 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Travis Kelce
Top passer
Derek Carr
Biggest EPA play
(13:03) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith sacked at KC 22 for -2 yards (52-K.Mack). FUMBLES (52-K.Mack)…
Game date
2016-12-08

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Las Vegas Raiders 21–13 on 2016-12-08. Travis Kelce posted a game-high +5.54 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3T
Las Vegas Raiders3730013
Kansas City Chiefs02100021

Scoring Map

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

LVLas Vegas Raiders
KCKansas City Chiefs

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 11:38FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    KC 26
    Score
    3-0

    (11:38) 11-S.Janikowski 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.

  2. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 14:57TD
    Trysten Hill

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 36
    Score
    3-6

    (14:57) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep middle to 10-T.Hill for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 14:51XP
    Cairo Santos

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    3-7

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

  4. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 8:39TD
    CJ West

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 3
    Score
    3-13

    (8:39) 35-C.West left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LV-51-B.Irvin, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.

  5. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 8:34XP
    Cairo Santos

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    3-14

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

  6. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 6:43TD
    Trysten Hill

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 76
    Score
    3-20

    (6:43) 7-M.King punts 54 yards to KC 22, Center-59-J.Condo. 10-T.Hill for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LV-7-M.King, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  7. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 6:25XP
    Cairo Santos

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    3-21

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

  8. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 0:17TD
    Latavius Murray

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 1
    Score
    9-21

    (:17) (Shotgun) 28-L.Murray up the middle to KC 1 for no gain (57-D.Alexander). The Replay Official reviewed the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 28-L.Murray up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 0:14XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 15
    Score
    10-21

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

  10. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 13:12FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    KC 14
    Score
    13-21

    (13:12) 11-S.Janikowski 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Travis KelceTravis Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.54 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
  2. 2Chris ConleyChris Conley · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.25 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
  3. 3Latavius MurrayLatavius Murray · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +4.03 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
  4. 4Trysten HillTrysten Hill · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.01 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
  5. 5CJ WestCJ West · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +0.92 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
  6. 6C. Walford · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +0.83 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  7. 7J. Richard · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +0.56 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
  8. 8Arian SmithArian Smith · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +0.00 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.00 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Travis Kelce

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Travis Kelce — KC · Receiving

Travis Kelce posted the highest total EPA (+5.54) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.69 EPA per play.

Travis Kelce's top snap (+2.81 EPA): (12:06) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 87-T.Kelce to LV 46 for 28 yards (53-M.Smith).

Biggest single play (-5.87 EPA): Arian Smith — (13:03) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith sacked at KC 22 for -2 yards (52-K.Mack). FUMBLES (52-K.Mack), RECOVERED by LV-96-D.Autry at KC 18. 96-D.Autry to KC 18 for no gain (71-M.Schwartz).

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) · 46 dropbacks · 37.0% completion · -21.7% CPOE · -0.38 EPA/play · -17.48 total EPA
  • Arian SmithArian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) · 28 dropbacks · 60.7% completion · +1.4% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.61 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLas Vegas RaidersKansas City Chiefs
Offensive EPA/play-0.195-0.147
Offensive success rate37.2%33.8%
Pass EPA/play-0.380-0.022
Rush EPA/play+0.034-0.298
Defensive EPA/play+0.147+0.195
Defensive success rate66.2%62.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Las Vegas Raiders -0.20, Kansas City Chiefs -0.15) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Las Vegas Raiders: -0.20 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • Kansas City Chiefs: -0.15 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • Kansas City Chiefs: 13 drives, -10.91 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 13 drives, -18.35 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Trysten HillKansas City Chiefs — Trysten Hill (Arian Smith pass) (Q2 14:57)
  • CJ WestKansas City Chiefs — CJ West (Q2 8:39)
  • Trysten HillKansas City Chiefs — Trysten Hill (Q2 6:43)
  • Latavius MurrayLas Vegas Raiders — Latavius Murray (Q2 0:17)

Field goals

  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q1 11:38)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q3 13:12)
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 KC 26 (Q1 11:38) — (11:38) 11-S.Janikowski 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King..

The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 21–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 36 (Q2 14:57) — (14:57) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep middle to 10-T.Hill for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 14:51) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LV 3 (Q2 8:39) — (8:39) 35-C.West left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LV-51-B.Irvin, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 8:34) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the KC 76 (Q2 6:43); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 6:25) — 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 1 (Q2 0:17); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 0:14) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King..

The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the KC 14 (Q3 13:12) — (13:12) 11-S.Janikowski 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 13:37) — (13:37) 7-M.King punts 36 yards to KC 38, Center-59-J.Condo. 10-T.Hill MUFFS catch, touched at KC 38, RECOVERED by LV-47-J.Cowser at KC 38. 47-J.Cowser to KC 38 for no gain (10-T.Hill). [WPA +17.6% · EPA +5.34]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 11:23) — (11:23) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 17-C.Conley to LV 36 for 39 yards (29-D.Amerson). [WPA +14.5% · EPA +3.79]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 13:03) — (13:03) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith sacked at KC 22 for -2 yards (52-K.Mack). FUMBLES (52-K.Mack), RECOVERED by LV-96-D.Autry at KC 18. 96-D.Autry to KC 18 for no gain (71-M.Schwartz). [WPA -12.2% · EPA -5.87]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 14:57) — (14:57) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep middle to 10-T.Hill for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.8% · EPA +3.76]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 8:37) — (8:37) 32-S.Ware up the middle to LV 27 for no gain (20-N.Allen). [WPA -10.7% · EPA -3.67]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 13:03) — (13:03) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith sacked at KC 22 for -2 yards (52-K.Mack). FUMBLES (52-K.Mack), RECOVERED by LV-96-D.Autry at KC 18. 96-D.Autry to KC 18 for no gain (71-M.Schwartz). [WPA -12.2% · EPA -5.87]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 6:43) — (6:43) 7-M.King punts 54 yards to KC 22, Center-59-J.Condo. 10-T.Hill for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LV-7-M.King, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA -2.2% · EPA -5.52]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 14:15) — (14:15) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left intended for 19-J.Maclin INTERCEPTED by 38-T.Carrie at KC 32. 38-T.Carrie to KC 18 for 14 yards (35-C.West). [WPA -10.0% · EPA -5.51]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 13:37) — (13:37) 7-M.King punts 36 yards to KC 38, Center-59-J.Condo. 10-T.Hill MUFFS catch, touched at KC 38, RECOVERED by LV-47-J.Cowser at KC 38. 47-J.Cowser to KC 38 for no gain (10-T.Hill). [WPA +17.6% · EPA +5.34]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 11:38 · KC 26 · Score 3-0
    (11:38) 11-S.Janikowski 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
  2. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 14:57 · LV 36 · Score 3-6
    (14:57) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep middle to 10-T.Hill for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 14:51 · LV 15 · Score 3-7
    5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  4. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 8:39 · LV 3 · Score 3-13
    (8:39) 35-C.West left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LV-51-B.Irvin, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.
  5. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 8:34 · LV 15 · Score 3-14
    5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  6. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 6:43 · KC 76 · Score 3-20
    (6:43) 7-M.King punts 54 yards to KC 22, Center-59-J.Condo. 10-T.Hill for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LV-7-M.King, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  7. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 6:25 · LV 15 · Score 3-21
    5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  8. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 0:17 · KC 1 · Score 9-21
    (:17) (Shotgun) 28-L.Murray up the middle to KC 1 for no gain (57-D.Alexander). The Replay Official reviewed the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 28-L.Murray up
  9. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 0:14 · KC 15 · Score 10-21
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
  10. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 13:12 · KC 14 · Score 13-21
    (13:12) 11-S.Janikowski 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.

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.
  • Travis Kelce (Kansas City Chiefs) 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 Kansas City Chiefs on 2016-12-08?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Las Vegas Raiders 21-13 in Week 14, 2016.

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

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Kansas City Chiefs 21; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 13, Kansas City Chiefs 21.

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

Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Hill (A. Smith pass) (Q2 14:57) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — C. West (Q2 8:39) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Hill (Q2 6:43) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — L. Murray (Q2 0:17) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 11:38, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q3 13:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 37.0% completion, -21.7% CPOE, -0.38 EPA per dropback, -17.48 total passing EPA. Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs), 60.7% completion, +1.4% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.61 total passing EPA.

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

Travis Kelce (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.54 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+2.81 EPA): (12:06) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 87-T.Kelce to LV 46 for 28 yards (53-M.Smith)..

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 10-2 Now 10-3 L

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 9-3 Now 10-3 W