Quick answer
- Winner
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Final score
- Las Vegas Raiders 33–25 Indianapolis Colts
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 8–19 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Derek Carr
- Top passer
- A. Luck
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:18) 12-A.Luck pass short left intended for 13-T.Hilton INTERCEPTED by 20-N.Allen [90-D.…
- Game date
- 2016-12-24
Game summary
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Indianapolis Colts 33–25 on 2016-12-24. Derek Carr posted a game-high +13.28 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indianapolis Colts | 8 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
 Las Vegas Raiders | 19 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
INDIndianapolis Colts(15:00) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 18-A.Holmes for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
(9:54) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep left to 10-D.Moncrief for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(9:10) (Shotgun) 33-D.Washington left tackle to LV 23 for 3 yards (53-E.Jackson).
(5:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 88-C.Walford for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(:22) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 30-J.Richard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(10:53) (Shotgun) 33-D.Washington up the middle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
(8:45) (Shotgun) 74-V.Alexander reported in as eligible. 33-D.Washington right guard for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
(5:22) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 33-R.Turbin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-K.Mack].
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(7:47) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck scrambles left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Luck pass to 13-T.Hilton is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(2:38) 4-A.Vinatieri 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
LVLas Vegas RaidersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 15:00TD AHA. HolmesPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 1
- Score
- 0-6
(15:00) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 18-A.Holmes for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 14:57XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 0-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 9:54TD DMD. MoncriefPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 24
- Score
- 6-7
(9:54) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep left to 10-D.Moncrief for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 9:49XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 15
- Score
- 7-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 9:10XP Darnell WashingtonPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 80
- Score
- 7-7
(9:10) (Shotgun) 33-D.Washington left tackle to LV 23 for 3 yards (53-E.Jackson).
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 5:55TD CWC. WalfordPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 5
- Score
- 7-13
(5:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 88-C.Walford for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 0:22TD JRJ. RichardPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 4
- Score
- 7-19
(:22) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 30-J.Richard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 10:53TD Darnell WashingtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 22
- Score
- 7-25
(10:53) (Shotgun) 33-D.Washington up the middle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 10:48XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 7-26
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 8:45TD Darnell WashingtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 22
- Score
- 7-32
(8:45) (Shotgun) 74-V.Alexander reported in as eligible. 33-D.Washington right guard for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 8:40XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 7-33
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 5:22TD RTR. TurbinPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 3
- Score
- 13-33
(5:22) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 33-R.Turbin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-K.Mack].
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 5:18XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 15
- Score
- 14-33
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 7:47TD ALA. LuckPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 11
- Score
- 20-33
(7:47) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck scrambles left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 7:40Safety ALA. LuckPoints+2
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 22-33
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Luck pass to 13-T.Hilton is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 2:38FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 25
- Score
- 25-33
(2:38) 4-A.Vinatieri 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Derek Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +13.28 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play - 2A. Luck · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +10.35 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 3M. Crabtree · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +6.54 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 4Darnell Washington · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +4.21 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 5J. Richard · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +3.32 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 6C. Walford · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.26 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play
- 7E. Swoope · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.20 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.20 EPA/play
- 8R. Turbin · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.82 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.41 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
Derek Carr — LV · Passing
Derek Carr posted the highest total EPA (+13.28) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.
Derek Carr's top snap (+3.24 EPA): (8:37) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 15-M.Crabtree pushed ob at IND 42 for 35 yards (20-D.Butler).
Biggest single play (-4.67 EPA): A. Luck — (7:18) 12-A.Luck pass short left intended for 13-T.Hilton INTERCEPTED by 20-N.Allen [90-D.Williams] at LV 42. 20-N.Allen to LV 46 for 4 yards (23-F.Gore).
Quarterback report card
A. Luck led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) · 35 dropbacks · 54.3% completion · +7.0% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +10.35 total EPA
- Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 35 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +7.9% CPOE · +0.38 EPA/play · +13.28 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.068 | +0.092 |
| Offensive success rate | 54.4% | 40.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.296 | +0.347 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.283 | +0.068 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.092 | -0.068 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.4% | 45.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Indianapolis Colts +0.07, Las Vegas Raiders +0.09) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.07 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: +0.09 EPA/play (76th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, +4.63 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 12 drives, +8.84 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Las Vegas Raiders — A. Holmes (Derek Carr pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — D. Moncrief (A. Luck pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — C. Walford (Derek Carr pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — J. Richard (Derek Carr pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — Darnell Washington
- Las Vegas Raiders — Darnell Washington
- Indianapolis Colts — R. Turbin (A. Luck pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Luck
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 19–8. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 18-A.Holmes for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 14:57) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LV 24 (Q2 9:54) — (9:54) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep left to 10-D.Moncrief for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 9:49) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the IND 80 (Q2 9:10) — (9:10) (Shotgun) 33-D.Washington left tackle to LV 23 for 3 yards (53-E.Jackson).; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the IND 5 (Q2 5:55) — (5:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 88-C.Walford for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the IND 4 (Q2 0:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 30-J.Richard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 14–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the IND 22 (Q3 10:53) — (10:53) (Shotgun) 33-D.Washington up the middle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q3 10:48) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the IND 22 (Q3 8:45) — (8:45) (Shotgun) 74-V.Alexander reported in as eligible. 33-D.Washington right guard for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q3 8:40) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LV 3 (Q3 5:22) — (5:22) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 33-R.Turbin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-K.Mack].; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q3 5:18) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 11–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LV 11 (Q4 7:47) — (7:47) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck scrambles left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts registered a safety from the LV 2 (Q4 7:40) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Luck pass to 13-T.Hilton is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the LV 25 (Q4 2:38) — (2:38) 4-A.Vinatieri 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1) — Raiders Captains: #4 D.Carr, #27 R.Nelson, #39 K.McGill II, #51 B.Irvin, #52 K.Mack, #61 R.Hudson Colts Captains: #1 P.McAfee, 34 A.Vinatieri, #12 A.Luck, #23 F.Gore, #93 E.Walden, #98 R.Mathis
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 10:55) — (10:55) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep left to 86-E.Swoope to LV 35 for 45 yards (20-N.Allen).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 7:18) — (7:18) 12-A.Luck pass short left intended for 13-T.Hilton INTERCEPTED by 20-N.Allen [90-D.Williams] at LV 42. 20-N.Allen to LV 46 for 4 yards (23-F.Gore).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 1:21) — (1:21) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right intended for 13-T.Hilton INTERCEPTED by 27-R.Nelson [51-B.Irvin] at LV -5. Touchback.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 9:54) — (9:54) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep left to 10-D.Moncrief for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 7:18) — (7:18) 12-A.Luck pass short left intended for 13-T.Hilton INTERCEPTED by 20-N.Allen [90-D.Williams] at LV 42. 20-N.Allen to LV 46 for 4 yards (23-F.Gore).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 10:18) — (10:18) (Shotgun) 23-F.Gore up the middle to IND 36 for 10 yards (53-M.Smith). FUMBLES (53-M.Smith), RECOVERED by LV-38-T.Carrie at IND 38. 38-T.Carrie to IND 38 for no gain (78-R.Kelly).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 1:21) — (1:21) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right intended for 13-T.Hilton INTERCEPTED by 27-R.Nelson [51-B.Irvin] at LV -5. Touchback.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 8:34) — (8:34) (Field Goal formation) 1-P.McAfee left tackle to LV 30 for no gain (56-D.Bates).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · IND 1 · Score 0-6
(15:00) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 18-A.Holmes for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 14:57 · IND 15 · Score 0-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 9:54 · LV 24 · Score 6-7
(9:54) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep left to 10-D.Moncrief for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 9:49 · LV 15 · Score 7-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 9:10 · IND 80 · Score 7-7
(9:10) (Shotgun) 33-D.Washington left tackle to LV 23 for 3 yards (53-E.Jackson). - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 5:55 · IND 5 · Score 7-13
(5:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 88-C.Walford for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 0:22 · IND 4 · Score 7-19
(:22) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 30-J.Richard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 10:53 · IND 22 · Score 7-25
(10:53) (Shotgun) 33-D.Washington up the middle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 10:48 · IND 15 · Score 7-26
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 8:45 · IND 22 · Score 7-32
(8:45) (Shotgun) 74-V.Alexander reported in as eligible. 33-D.Washington right guard for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 8:40 · IND 15 · Score 7-33
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 5:22 · LV 3 · Score 13-33
(5:22) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 33-R.Turbin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-K.Mack]. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 5:18 · LV 15 · Score 14-33
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 7:47 · LV 11 · Score 20-33
(7:47) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck scrambles left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts Safety (+2) — Q4 7:40 · LV 2 · Score 22-33
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Luck pass to 13-T.Hilton is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 2:38 · LV 25 · Score 25-33
(2:38) 4-A.Vinatieri 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Las Vegas Raiders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- A. Luck (IND) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Derek Carr (LV) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2016-12-24?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Indianapolis Colts 33-25 in Week 16, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q2: Indianapolis Colts 8, Las Vegas Raiders 19; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 7, Las Vegas Raiders 14; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 11, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Final: Indianapolis Colts 25, Las Vegas Raiders 33.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — A. Holmes (D. Carr pass) (Q2 15:00) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Moncrief (A. Luck pass) (Q2 9:54) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — C. Walford (D. Carr pass) (Q2 5:55) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Richard (D. Carr pass) (Q2 0:22) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Washington (Q3 10:53) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Washington (Q3 8:45) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Turbin (A. Luck pass) (Q3 5:22) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — A. Luck (Q4 7:47) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 2:38, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Las Vegas Raiders?
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts), 54.3% completion, +7.0% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +10.35 total passing EPA. Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 60.0% completion, +7.9% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +13.28 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.28 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+3.24 EPA): (8:37) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 15-M.Crabtree pushed ob at IND 42 for 35 yards (20-D.Butler)..
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 7-7 Now 7-8 L
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 11-3 Now 12-3 W
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