Raiders 23–21 Cardinals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 11, 2018

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Arizona Cardinals?

D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 57.6% completion, +2.8% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.28 total passing EPA. J. Rosen (Arizona Cardinals), 40.9% completion, -21.6% CPOE, -0.34 EPA per dropback, -7.43 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Arizona Cardinals?

C. Kirk (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.55 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+5.77 EPA): (:27) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass short left to 13-C.Kirk for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Las Vegas Raiders
Final score: Las Vegas Raiders 23–21 Arizona Cardinals
Halftime: Tied 14–14 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Christian Kirk
Top passer: Derek Carr
Biggest EPA play: (14:19) 3-J.Rosen pass deep left intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 21-G.Conley a…
Game date: 2018-11-18

Game summary

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Arizona Cardinals 23–21 on 2018-11-18. Christian Kirk posted a game-high +5.55 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Las Vegas Raiders	7	7	6	3	0	23
Arizona Cardinals	14	0	0	7	0	21

Scoring Map

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

LVLas Vegas Raiders

ARI 23

LV 59

ARI 5

+3ARI 31

+3ARI 2

LV 5

ARIArizona Cardinals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 12:40TD
James Cook III
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 23
Score
6-0
(12:40) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 87-J.Cook for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 12:36XP
Daniel Carlson
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 15
Score
7-0
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 6:19TD
LFL. Fitzgerald
Points+6
Yard line
LV 18
Score
7-6
(6:19) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass deep left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 6:14XP
Matt McCrane
Points+1
Yard line
LV 15
Score
7-7
1-M.McCrane extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 0:27TD
Christian Kirk
Points+6
Yard line
LV 59
Score
7-13
(:27) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass short left to 13-C.Kirk for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 0:16XP
Matt McCrane
Points+1
Yard line
LV 15
Score
7-14
1-M.McCrane extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 8:25TD
BLB. LaFell
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 5
Score
13-14
(8:25) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 19-B.LaFell for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 8:20XP
Daniel Carlson
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 15
Score
14-14
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 10:31FG
Daniel Carlson
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 31
Score
17-14
(10:31) 8-D.Carlson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 0:25FG
Daniel Carlson
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
20-14
(:25) 8-D.Carlson 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 5:07TD
LFL. Fitzgerald
Points+6
Yard line
LV 5
Score
20-20
(5:07) 3-J.Rosen pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 5:02XP
Matt McCrane
Points+1
Yard line
LV 15
Score
20-21
1-M.McCrane extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 0:02FG
Daniel Carlson
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 17
Score
23-21
(:02) (Field Goal formation) 8-D.Carlson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Christian Kirk · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.55 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
2B. LaFell · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.56 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
3Marcell Ateman · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.50 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
4J. Richard · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.33 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
5D. Martin · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +1.26 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
6J. Gresham · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.31 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
7Derek Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +0.28 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.01 EPA/play
8Lecitus Smith · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +0.21 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.10 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

Christian Kirk — ARI · Receiving

Christian Kirk posted the highest total EPA (+5.55) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.39 EPA per play.

Christian Kirk's top snap (+5.77 EPA): (:27) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass short left to 13-C.Kirk for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-6.21 EPA): J. Rosen — (14:19) 3-J.Rosen pass deep left intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 21-G.Conley at LV 39. 21-G.Conley pushed ob at ARI 33 for 28 yards (76-M.Iupati). The Replay Official reviewed the runner w

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 Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 33 dropbacks · 57.6% completion · +2.8% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.28 total EPA
J. Rosen (Arizona Cardinals) · 22 dropbacks · 40.9% completion · -21.6% CPOE · -0.34 EPA/play · -7.43 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Las Vegas Raiders	Arizona Cardinals
Offensive EPA/play	-0.092	-0.186
Offensive success rate	40.4%	35.1%
Pass EPA/play	+0.009	-0.338
Rush EPA/play	-0.035	-0.150
Defensive EPA/play	+0.186	+0.092
Defensive success rate	64.9%	59.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Las Vegas Raiders generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.09 vs -0.19), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Las Vegas Raiders: -0.09 EPA/play (30th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
Arizona Cardinals: -0.19 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)

Arizona Cardinals: 14 drives, -13.74 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Las Vegas Raiders: 14 drives, -8.15 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 — James Cook III (Derek Carr pass) (Q1 12:40)
Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (J. Rosen pass) (Q1 6:19)
Arizona Cardinals — Christian Kirk (J. Rosen pass) (Q1 0:27)
Las Vegas Raiders — B. LaFell (Derek Carr pass) (Q2 8:25)
Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (J. Rosen pass) (Q4 5:07)

Field goals

Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q3 10:31)
Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q3 0:25)
Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q4 0:02)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 14–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the ARI 23 (Q1 12:40) — (12:40) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 87-J.Cook for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 12:36) — 8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LV 18 (Q1 6:19) — (6:19) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass deep left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q1 6:14) — 1-M.McCrane extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LV 59 (Q1 0:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass short left to 13-C.Kirk for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q1 0:16) — 1-M.McCrane extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee..

The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the ARI 5 (Q2 8:25) — (8:25) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 19-B.LaFell for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 8:20) — 8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend..

The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 6–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the ARI 31 (Q3 10:31) — (10:31) 8-D.Carlson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the ARI 2 (Q3 0:25) — (:25) 8-D.Carlson 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend..

The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–3. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LV 5 (Q4 5:07) — (5:07) 3-J.Rosen pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 5:02) — 1-M.McCrane extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the ARI 17 (Q4 0:02) — (:02) (Field Goal formation) 8-D.Carlson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 10-S.Roberts to ARI 17 for 20 yards (23-B.Benwikere; 41-A.Bethea). [WPA +27.3% · EPA +0.31]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:02) — (:02) (Field Goal formation) 8-D.Carlson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend. [WPA +26.2% · EPA +0.26]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 1:07) — (1:07) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 88-M.Ateman pushed ob at ARI 37 for 32 yards (23-B.Benwikere). [WPA +20.9% · EPA +2.20]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 7:03) — (7:03) 31-D.Johnson up the middle pushed ob at LV 17 for 53 yards (42-K.Joseph). [WPA +18.6% · EPA +3.16]
Arizona Cardinals (Q1 14:19) — (14:19) 3-J.Rosen pass deep left intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 21-G.Conley at LV 39. 21-G.Conley pushed ob at ARI 33 for 28 yards (76-M.Iupati). The Replay Official reviewed the runner w [WPA -17.8% · EPA -6.21]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Arizona Cardinals (Q1 14:19) — (14:19) 3-J.Rosen pass deep left intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 21-G.Conley at LV 39. 21-G.Conley pushed ob at ARI 33 for 28 yards (76-M.Iupati). The Replay Official reviewed the runner w [WPA -17.8% · EPA -6.21]
Arizona Cardinals (Q1 0:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass short left to 13-C.Kirk for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.4% · EPA +5.77]
Arizona Cardinals (Q2 12:08) — (12:08) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass deep right intended for 16-T.Sherfield INTERCEPTED by 42-K.Joseph (22-R.Melvin) at LV 45. 42-K.Joseph to 50 for 5 yards (29-C.Edmonds). [WPA -8.7% · EPA -4.39]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 7:03) — (7:03) 31-D.Johnson up the middle pushed ob at LV 17 for 53 yards (42-K.Joseph). [WPA +18.6% · EPA +3.16]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 12:40 · ARI 23 · Score 6-0
(12:40) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 87-J.Cook for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 12:36 · ARI 15 · Score 7-0
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 6:19 · LV 18 · Score 7-6
(6:19) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass deep left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 6:14 · LV 15 · Score 7-7
1-M.McCrane extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 0:27 · LV 59 · Score 7-13
(:27) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass short left to 13-C.Kirk for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 0:16 · LV 15 · Score 7-14
1-M.McCrane extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 8:25 · ARI 5 · Score 13-14
(8:25) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 19-B.LaFell for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 8:20 · ARI 15 · Score 14-14
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 10:31 · ARI 31 · Score 17-14
(10:31) 8-D.Carlson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 0:25 · ARI 2 · Score 20-14
(:25) 8-D.Carlson 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 5:07 · LV 5 · Score 20-20
(5:07) 3-J.Rosen pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 5:02 · LV 15 · Score 20-21
1-M.McCrane extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 0:02 · ARI 17 · Score 23-21
(:02) (Field Goal formation) 8-D.Carlson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.

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.
Christian Kirk (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
J. Rosen (ARI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Arizona Cardinals on 2018-11-18?

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Arizona Cardinals 23-21 in Week 11, 2018.

What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Arizona Cardinals?

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Arizona Cardinals 14; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 6, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Arizona Cardinals 7; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 23, Arizona Cardinals 21.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Arizona Cardinals?

Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Cook (D. Carr pass) (Q1 12:40) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (J. Rosen pass) (Q1 6:19) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — C. Kirk (J. Rosen pass) (Q1 0:27) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — B. LaFell (D. Carr pass) (Q2 8:25) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (J. Rosen pass) (Q4 5:07) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q3 10:31, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q3 0:25, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q4 0:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Arizona Cardinals?

Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 57.6% completion, +2.8% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.28 total passing EPA. J. Rosen (Arizona Cardinals), 40.9% completion, -21.6% CPOE, -0.34 EPA per dropback, -7.43 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Arizona Cardinals?

Christian Kirk (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.55 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+5.77 EPA): (:27) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass short left to 13-C.Kirk for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Arizona Cardinals a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 23-21 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 1-8 Now 2-8 W

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 2-7 Now 2-8 L

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