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NFL · Week 9 · November 5, 2017 · 12 min read

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Miami Dolphins: 2017 Week 9 Recap

Raiders defeat Dolphins 27–24 in Week 9

Derek Carr led Fantasy Impact as Raiders prevailed in a 27–24 Week 9 finish.

Las Vegas Raiders 27 4–5 Winner
Final 27–24
Miami Dolphins 24 4–4
Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
27–24
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 13–9 Miami Dolphins
Top passer
J. Cutler
FantasyHQ MVP
Derek Carr
Game date
November 5, 2017

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • Derek Carr
    Derek Carr 21/34 · 295 YDS · 1 TD +12.6 Fantasy Impact
  • James Cook III
    James Cook III 8 REC · 126 YDS +11.8 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Holton 1 REC · 44 YDS · 1 TD +4.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Dolphins

  • J.Cutler 34/45 · 309 YDS · 3 TD +10.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Juanyeh Thomas
    Juanyeh Thomas 6 REC · 84 YDS · 1 TD +4.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Dorian Williams
    Dorian Williams 6 REC · 47 YDS · 1 TD +4.0 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
Las Vegas Raiders 27–24 Miami Dolphins
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 13–9 Miami Dolphins at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Derek Carr
Top passer
J. Cutler
Biggest EPA play
(7:37) 32-K.Drake left guard to LV 20 for 4 yards (51-B.Irvin). FUMBLES (51-B.Irvin), RECO…
Game date
2017-11-05

Game summary

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Miami Dolphins 27–24 on 2017-11-05. Derek Carr posted a game-high +12.55 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 19 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Las Vegas Raiders310107027
Miami Dolphins0978024

Scoring Map

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

LVLas Vegas Raiders
MIAMiami Dolphins

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 7:35FG
    GTG. Tavecchio

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 17
    Score
    3-0

    (7:35) 2-G.Tavecchio 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.

  2. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 10:47TD
    Dorian Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 10
    Score
    3-6

    (10:47) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 26-D.Williams for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 3:35TD
    JHJ. Holton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 44
    Score
    9-6

    (3:35) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 16-J.Holton for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 3:26XP
    GTG. Tavecchio

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 15
    Score
    10-6

    2-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.

  5. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 0:37FG
    CPC. Parkey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 31
    Score
    10-9

    (:37) 1-C.Parkey 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack.

  6. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 0:01FG
    GTG. Tavecchio

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 35
    Score
    13-9

    (:01) (Field Goal formation) 2-G.Tavecchio 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.

  7. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 15:00FG
    GTG. Tavecchio

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 35
    Score
    13-9

    2-G.Tavecchio kicks 65 yards from LV 35 to end zone, Touchback.

  8. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 9:38TD
    MLM. Lynch

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 22
    Score
    19-9

    (9:38) 24-M.Lynch up the middle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 9:23XP
    GTG. Tavecchio

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 15
    Score
    20-9

    2-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.

  10. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 6:41TD
    JLJ. Landry

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 6
    Score
    20-15

    (6:41) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 14-J.Landry for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 6:34XP
    CPC. Parkey

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    20-16

    1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack.

  12. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 4:42TD
    MLM. Lynch

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 3
    Score
    26-16

    (4:42) (Shotgun) 24-M.Lynch right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 4:37XP
    GTG. Tavecchio

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 15
    Score
    27-16

    2-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.

  14. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 1:36TD
    Juanyeh Thomas

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    27-22

    (1:36) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 89-J.Thomas for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 1:32Safety
    Kenyan Drake

    Points+2

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    27-24

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 32-K.Drake rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Derek CarrDerek Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +12.55 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
  2. 2James Cook IIIJames Cook III · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +11.76 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
  3. 3J. Cutler · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +10.83 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
  4. 4J. Holton · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.42 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.42 EPA/play
  5. 5Juanyeh ThomasJuanyeh Thomas · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.36 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
  6. 6Dorian WilliamsDorian Williams · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.98 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
  7. 7DeVante ParkerDeVante Parker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.70 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
  8. 8Sam RobertsSam Roberts · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.04 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Derek Carr

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Derek Carr — LV · Passing

Derek Carr posted the highest total EPA (+12.55) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.

Derek Carr's top snap (+4.42 EPA): (3:35) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 16-J.Holton for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.12 EPA): Kenyan Drake — (7:37) 32-K.Drake left guard to LV 20 for 4 yards (51-B.Irvin). FUMBLES (51-B.Irvin), RECOVERED by LV-38-T.Carrie at LV 19.

Quarterback report card

J. Cutler led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • J. Cutler (Miami Dolphins) · 45 dropbacks · 75.6% completion · +14.0% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +10.83 total EPA
  • Derek CarrDerek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 34 dropbacks · 61.8% completion · +13.4% CPOE · +0.37 EPA/play · +12.55 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLas Vegas RaidersMiami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play+0.101+0.020
Offensive success rate43.6%42.2%
Pass EPA/play+0.369+0.241
Rush EPA/play-0.077-0.414
Defensive EPA/play-0.020-0.101
Defensive success rate57.8%56.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Las Vegas Raiders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs +0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Las Vegas Raiders: +0.10 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
  • Miami Dolphins: +0.02 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 12 drives, +7.84 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, +1.66 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Dorian WilliamsMiami Dolphins — Dorian Williams (J. Cutler pass) (Q2 10:47)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — J. Holton (Derek Carr pass) (Q2 3:35)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — M. Lynch (Q3 9:38)
  • Miami Dolphins — J. Landry (J. Cutler pass) (Q3 6:41)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — M. Lynch (Q4 4:42)
  • Juanyeh ThomasMiami Dolphins — Juanyeh Thomas (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 1:36)

Field goals

  • Las Vegas Raiders — G. Tavecchio (Q1 7:35)
  • Miami Dolphins — C. Parkey (Q2 0:37)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — G. Tavecchio (Q2 0:01)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — G. Tavecchio (Q3 15:00)
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 MIA 17 (Q1 7:35) — (7:35) 2-G.Tavecchio 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King..

The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–9. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LV 10 (Q2 10:47) — (10:47) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 26-D.Williams for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the MIA 44 (Q2 3:35) — (3:35) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 16-J.Holton for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 3:26) — 2-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LV 31 (Q2 0:37) — (:37) 1-C.Parkey 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the MIA 35 (Q2 0:01) — (:01) (Field Goal formation) 2-G.Tavecchio 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King..

The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–7. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LV 35 (Q3 15:00) — 2-G.Tavecchio kicks 65 yards from LV 35 to end zone, Touchback.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the MIA 22 (Q3 9:38) — (9:38) 24-M.Lynch up the middle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q3 9:23) — 2-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LV 6 (Q3 6:41) — (6:41) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 14-J.Landry for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q3 6:34) — 1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack..

The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 8–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the MIA 3 (Q4 4:42) — (4:42) (Shotgun) 24-M.Lynch right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 4:37) — 2-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LV 15 (Q4 1:36) — (1:36) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 89-J.Thomas for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins registered a safety from the LV 2 (Q4 1:32) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 32-K.Drake rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 12:57) — (12:57) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr sacked at LV 47 for -10 yards (93-N.Suh). FUMBLES (93-N.Suh), recovered by LV-73-M.Newhouse at LV 43. 73-M.Newhouse to LV 49 for 6 yards (47-K.Alonso). FUMBLES (47-K.Alonso) [WPA -13.0% · EPA -3.79]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 13:42) — (13:42) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 87-J.Cook ran ob at MIA 39 for 35 yards. [WPA +12.2% · EPA +3.87]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 3:35) — (3:35) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 16-J.Holton for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.0% · EPA +4.42]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 4:56) — (4:56) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 10-S.Roberts pushed ob at MIA 36 for 29 yards (20-R.Jones). PENALTY on MIA-20-R.Jones, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at MIA 36. [WPA +11.9% · EPA +3.68]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q2 7:37) — (7:37) 32-K.Drake left guard to LV 20 for 4 yards (51-B.Irvin). FUMBLES (51-B.Irvin), RECOVERED by LV-38-T.Carrie at LV 19. [WPA -10.6% · EPA -5.12]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Miami Dolphins (Q2 7:37) — (7:37) 32-K.Drake left guard to LV 20 for 4 yards (51-B.Irvin). FUMBLES (51-B.Irvin), RECOVERED by LV-38-T.Carrie at LV 19. [WPA -10.6% · EPA -5.12]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 3:35) — (3:35) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 16-J.Holton for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.0% · EPA +4.42]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 13:42) — (13:42) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 87-J.Cook ran ob at MIA 39 for 35 yards. [WPA +12.2% · EPA +3.87]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 12:57) — (12:57) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr sacked at LV 47 for -10 yards (93-N.Suh). FUMBLES (93-N.Suh), recovered by LV-73-M.Newhouse at LV 43. 73-M.Newhouse to LV 49 for 6 yards (47-K.Alonso). FUMBLES (47-K.Alonso) [WPA -13.0% · EPA -3.79]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 7:35 · MIA 17 · Score 3-0
    (7:35) 2-G.Tavecchio 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
  2. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 10:47 · LV 10 · Score 3-6
    (10:47) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 26-D.Williams for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 3:35 · MIA 44 · Score 9-6
    (3:35) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 16-J.Holton for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 3:26 · MIA 15 · Score 10-6
    2-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
  5. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 0:37 · LV 31 · Score 10-9
    (:37) 1-C.Parkey 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack.
  6. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 0:01 · MIA 35 · Score 13-9
    (:01) (Field Goal formation) 2-G.Tavecchio 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
  7. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 15:00 · LV 35 · Score 13-9
    2-G.Tavecchio kicks 65 yards from LV 35 to end zone, Touchback.
  8. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 9:38 · MIA 22 · Score 19-9
    (9:38) 24-M.Lynch up the middle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 9:23 · MIA 15 · Score 20-9
    2-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
  10. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 6:41 · LV 6 · Score 20-15
    (6:41) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 14-J.Landry for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 6:34 · LV 15 · Score 20-16
    1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack.
  12. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 4:42 · MIA 3 · Score 26-16
    (4:42) (Shotgun) 24-M.Lynch right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 4:37 · MIA 15 · Score 27-16
    2-G.Tavecchio extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
  14. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 1:36 · LV 15 · Score 27-22
    (1:36) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 89-J.Thomas for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Miami Dolphins Safety (+2) — Q4 1:32 · LV 2 · Score 27-24
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 32-K.Drake rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • J. Cutler (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Miami Dolphins on 2017-11-05?

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Miami Dolphins 27-24 in Week 9, 2017.

What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Miami Dolphins?

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Miami Dolphins 0; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 10, Miami Dolphins 9; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 10, Miami Dolphins 7; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Miami Dolphins 8; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 27, Miami Dolphins 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Miami Dolphins?

Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Williams (J. Cutler pass) (Q2 10:47) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Holton (D. Carr pass) (Q2 3:35) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — M. Lynch (Q3 9:38) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Landry (J. Cutler pass) (Q3 6:41) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — M. Lynch (Q4 4:42) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Thomas (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 1:36) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — G. Tavecchio (Q1 7:35, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — C. Parkey (Q2 0:37, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — G. Tavecchio (Q2 0:01, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — G. Tavecchio (Q3 15:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Miami Dolphins?

J. Cutler (Miami Dolphins), 75.6% completion, +14.0% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +10.83 total passing EPA. Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 61.8% completion, +13.4% CPOE, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +12.55 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Miami Dolphins?

Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.55 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+4.42 EPA): (3:35) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 16-J.Holton for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Miami Dolphins a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 3-5 Now 4-5 W

Miami Dolphins

Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L

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