Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 28–20 Las Vegas Raiders
- Halftime
- Las Vegas Raiders 10–7 Miami Dolphins at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jack Nelson
- Top passer
- Derek Carr
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:11) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 15-A.Wilson for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2018-09-23
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the Las Vegas Raiders 28–20 on 2018-09-23, overcoming Las Vegas Raiders's 10–7 halftime lead. Jack Nelson posted a game-high +13.28 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Las Vegas Raiders | 7 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 20 |
 Miami Dolphins | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
(13:39) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 82-J.Nelson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
(12:17) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 10-K.Stills for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-A.Key].
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
(3:35) (Field Goal formation) 6-M.Nugent 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
(3:01) 76-J.Feliciano reported in as eligible. 24-M.Lynch left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
6-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
(1:01) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 19-J.Grant for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
(7:30) 15-A.Wilson pass deep right to 19-J.Grant for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The play was an end around
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
(2:11) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 15-A.Wilson for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-J.Sanders kicks 61 yards from MIA 35 to LV 4. 17-D.Harris to LV 25 for 21 yards (31-C.Armstrong).
(:25) (Field Goal formation) 6-M.Nugent 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
(:19) 17-R.Tannehill kneels to LV 43 for -1 yards.
MIAMiami DolphinsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 13:39TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 12
- Score
- 6-0
(13:39) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 82-J.Nelson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 13:34XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 7-0
6-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 12:17TD KSK. StillsPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 34
- Score
- 7-6
(12:17) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 10-K.Stills for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-A.Key].
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 12:11XP Jason SandersPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 15
- Score
- 7-7
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 3:35FG MNM. NugentPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 7
- Score
- 10-7
(3:35) (Field Goal formation) 6-M.Nugent 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 3:01TD MLM. LynchPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 1
- Score
- 16-7
(3:01) 76-J.Feliciano reported in as eligible. 24-M.Lynch left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 2:58XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 17-7
6-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 1:01TD Points+6
- Yard line
- LV 18
- Score
- 17-13
(1:01) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 19-J.Grant for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 0:55XP Jason SandersPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 15
- Score
- 17-14
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 7:30TD Points+6
- Yard line
- LV 52
- Score
- 17-20
(7:30) 15-A.Wilson pass deep right to 19-J.Grant for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The play was an end around
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 7:18XP Jason SandersPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 15
- Score
- 17-21
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 2:11TD AWA. WilsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 74
- Score
- 17-27
(2:11) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 15-A.Wilson for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 2:00XP Jason SandersPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 35
- Score
- 17-28
7-J.Sanders kicks 61 yards from MIA 35 to LV 4. 17-D.Harris to LV 25 for 21 yards (31-C.Armstrong).
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 0:25FG MNM. NugentPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 34
- Score
- 20-28
(:25) (Field Goal formation) 6-M.Nugent 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 0:19FG Points+3
- Yard line
- LV 42
- Score
- 20-28
(:19) 17-R.Tannehill kneels to LV 43 for -1 yards.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Jack Nelson · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +13.28 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
- 2Ryan Tannehill · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +10.61 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 3
Derek Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +10.31 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play - 4Jaydon Grant · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.70 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.90 EPA/play
- 5A. Wilson · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.32 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.66 EPA/play
- 6A. Wilson · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +4.35 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.35 EPA/play
- 7K. Stills · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.14 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 8J. Richard · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.39 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
Jack Nelson — LV · Receiving
Jack Nelson posted the highest total EPA (+13.28) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.66 EPA per play.
Jack Nelson's top snap (+4.88 EPA): (14:56) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 82-J.Nelson pushed ob at MIA 14 for 61 yards (55-J.Baker) [93-A.Spence].
Biggest single play (+6.03 EPA): Ryan Tannehill — (2:11) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 15-A.Wilson for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 44 dropbacks · 61.4% completion · +3.9% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +10.31 total EPA
- Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 31 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · +7.4% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +10.61 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.046 | +0.182 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.5% | 46.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.234 | +0.467 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.137 | -0.537 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.182 | -0.046 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.2% | 50.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Miami Dolphins held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs +0.05), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Las Vegas Raiders: +0.05 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: +0.18 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, +4.29 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, +11.27 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Las Vegas Raiders — Jack Nelson (Derek Carr pass)
- Miami Dolphins — K. Stills (Ryan Tannehill pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — M. Lynch
- Miami Dolphins — Jaydon Grant (Ryan Tannehill pass)
- Miami Dolphins — Jaydon Grant (A. Wilson pass)
- Miami Dolphins — A. Wilson (Ryan Tannehill pass)
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — M. Nugent
- Las Vegas Raiders — M. Nugent
- Las Vegas Raiders — Ryan Tannehill
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the MIA 12 (Q1 13:39) — (13:39) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 82-J.Nelson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q1 13:34) — 6-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend..
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–3. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LV 34 (Q2 12:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 10-K.Stills for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-A.Key].; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 12:11) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the MIA 7 (Q2 3:35) — (3:35) (Field Goal formation) 6-M.Nugent 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q3 3:01) — (3:01) 76-J.Feliciano reported in as eligible. 24-M.Lynch left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q3 2:58) — 6-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LV 18 (Q3 1:01) — (1:01) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 19-J.Grant for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q3 0:55) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–6. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LV 52 (Q4 7:30) — (7:30) 15-A.Wilson pass deep right to 19-J.Grant for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The play was an end around; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 7:18) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LV 74 (Q4 2:11) — (2:11) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 15-A.Wilson for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the MIA 35 (Q4 2:00) — 7-J.Sanders kicks 61 yards from MIA 35 to LV 4. 17-D.Harris to LV 25 for 21 yards (31-C.Armstrong).; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the MIA 34 (Q4 0:25) — (:25) (Field Goal formation) 6-M.Nugent 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LV 42 (Q4 0:19) — (:19) 17-R.Tannehill kneels to LV 43 for -1 yards..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 2:59) — (2:59) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left intended for 12-M.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 25-X.Howard [91-C.Wake] at MIA -9. Touchback.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 7:30) — (7:30) 15-A.Wilson pass deep right to 19-J.Grant for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The play was an end around
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 12:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 10-K.Stills for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-A.Key].
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 14:56) — (14:56) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 82-J.Nelson pushed ob at MIA 14 for 61 yards (55-J.Baker) [93-A.Spence].
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 4:09) — (4:09) (Shotgun) 28-D.Martin right tackle to MIA 24 for 15 yards (52-R.McMillan).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 2:11) — (2:11) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 15-A.Wilson for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 2:59) — (2:59) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left intended for 12-M.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 25-X.Howard [91-C.Wake] at MIA -9. Touchback.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 14:56) — (14:56) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 82-J.Nelson pushed ob at MIA 14 for 61 yards (55-J.Baker) [93-A.Spence].
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 9:08) — (9:08) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 82-J.Nelson to MIA 8 for 66 yards (29-M.Fitzpatrick).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 13:39 · MIA 12 · Score 6-0
(13:39) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 82-J.Nelson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 13:34 · MIA 15 · Score 7-0
6-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 12:17 · LV 34 · Score 7-6
(12:17) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 10-K.Stills for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-A.Key]. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 12:11 · LV 15 · Score 7-7
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 3:35 · MIA 7 · Score 10-7
(3:35) (Field Goal formation) 6-M.Nugent 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 3:01 · MIA 1 · Score 16-7
(3:01) 76-J.Feliciano reported in as eligible. 24-M.Lynch left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 2:58 · MIA 15 · Score 17-7
6-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 1:01 · LV 18 · Score 17-13
(1:01) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 19-J.Grant for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 0:55 · LV 15 · Score 17-14
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 7:30 · LV 52 · Score 17-20
(7:30) 15-A.Wilson pass deep right to 19-J.Grant for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The play was an end around - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 7:18 · LV 15 · Score 17-21
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 2:11 · LV 74 · Score 17-27
(2:11) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 15-A.Wilson for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 2:00 · MIA 35 · Score 17-28
7-J.Sanders kicks 61 yards from MIA 35 to LV 4. 17-D.Harris to LV 25 for 21 yards (31-C.Armstrong). - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 0:25 · MIA 34 · Score 20-28
(:25) (Field Goal formation) 6-M.Nugent 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 0:19 · LV 42 · Score 20-28
(:19) 17-R.Tannehill kneels to LV 43 for -1 yards.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Miami Dolphins earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Jack Nelson (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Derek Carr (LV) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Ryan Tannehill (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Miami Dolphins on 2018-09-23?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Las Vegas Raiders 28-20 in Week 3, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Miami Dolphins?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Miami Dolphins 0; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Miami Dolphins 7; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Miami Dolphins 7; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 6, Miami Dolphins 14; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 20, Miami Dolphins 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Miami Dolphins?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Nelson (D. Carr pass) (Q1 13:39) Miami Dolphins touchdown — K. Stills (R. Tannehill pass) (Q2 12:17) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — M. Lynch (Q3 3:01) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Grant (R. Tannehill pass) (Q3 1:01) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Grant (A. Wilson pass) (Q4 7:30) Miami Dolphins touchdown — A. Wilson (R. Tannehill pass) (Q4 2:11) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 3:35, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — M. Nugent (Q4 0:25, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — R. Tannehill (Q4 0:19, 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?
Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 61.4% completion, +3.9% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +10.31 total passing EPA. Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 54.8% completion, +7.4% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +10.61 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Miami Dolphins?
Jack Nelson (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.28 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+4.88 EPA): (14:56) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 82-J.Nelson pushed ob at MIA 14 for 61 yards (55-J.Baker) [93-A.Spence]..
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L
Miami Dolphins
Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W
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