Raiders 14–34 Vikings: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 2019

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Minnesota Vikings?

D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 69.2% completion, +8.3% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.48 total passing EPA. K. Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 60.0% completion, -0.2% CPOE, +0.55 EPA per dropback, +13.64 total passing EPA.

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

K. Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.64 total EPA on Passing plays. across 25 snaps. Their top snap (+4.09 EPA): (4:38) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 33-D.Cook to MIN 31 for 18 yards (91-B.Mayowa) [99-A.Key]. PENALTY on LV-99-A.Key, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at MIN 31.

Quick answer

Winner: Minnesota Vikings
Final score: Minnesota Vikings 34–14 Las Vegas Raiders
Halftime: Las Vegas Raiders 7–21 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Kirk Cousins
Top passer: Derek Carr
Biggest EPA play: (14:23) (No Huddle) 4-D.Carr pass short right intended for 87-F.Moreau INTERCEPTED by 22-H…
Game date: 2019-09-22

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Las Vegas Raiders 34–14 on 2019-09-22. Kirk Cousins posted a game-high +13.64 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Las Vegas Raiders	0	7	0	7	0	14
Minnesota Vikings	7	14	7	6	0	34

Scoring Map

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

LVLas Vegas Raiders

LV 35

MIN 29

LV 10

+3LV 31

MINMinnesota Vikings

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 11:31TD
Adam Thielen
Points+6
Yard line
LV 35
Score
0-6
(11:31) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 19-A.Thielen for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-P.Hall].
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 11:21XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
LV 15
Score
0-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 15:00TD
Dylan Cook
Points+6
Yard line
LV 1
Score
0-13
(15:00) 33-D.Cook right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 14:55XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
LV 15
Score
0-14
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 11:09TD
Adam Thielen
Points+6
Yard line
LV 1
Score
0-20
(11:09) (No Huddle) 19-A.Thielen right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 11:06XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
LV 15
Score
0-21
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 7:33TD
Jack Nelson
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 29
Score
6-21
(7:33) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 15-J.Nelson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 7:26XP
Daniel Carlson
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 15
Score
7-21
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 7:32TD
Alexander Mattison
Points+6
Yard line
LV 10
Score
7-27
(7:32) 25-A.Mattison up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 7:28XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
LV 15
Score
7-28
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 15:00FG
Dominic Bailey
Points+3
Yard line
LV 31
Score
7-31
(15:00) 5-D.Bailey 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 3:49FG
Dominic Bailey
Points+3
Yard line
LV 6
Score
7-34
(3:49) 5-D.Bailey 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 1:26TD
Tyleik Williams
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 11
Score
13-34
(1:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 16-T.Williams for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 1:23XP
Daniel Carlson
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 15
Score
14-34
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Kirk Cousins · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +13.64 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
2Darren Waller · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +11.51 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
3Dylan Cook · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.12 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
4Adam Thielen · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.01 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
5Irv Smith Jr. · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.79 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
6Tyleik Williams · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.72 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
7Dylan Cook · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +2.11 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
8Hunter Renfrow · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.52 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

Kirk Cousins — MIN · Passing

Kirk Cousins posted the highest total EPA (+13.64) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 25 counted snaps, they averaged +0.55 EPA per play.

Kirk Cousins's top snap (+4.09 EPA): (4:38) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 33-D.Cook to MIN 31 for 18 yards (91-B.Mayowa) [99-A.Key]. PENALTY on LV-99-A.Key, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at MIN 31.

Biggest single play (-5.37 EPA): Derek Carr — (14:23) (No Huddle) 4-D.Carr pass short right intended for 87-F.Moreau INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith at LV 43. 22-H.Smith to LV 30 for 13 yards (87-F.Moreau).

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) · 39 dropbacks · 69.2% completion · +8.3% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.48 total EPA
Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) · 25 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · -0.2% CPOE · +0.55 EPA/play · +13.64 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Las Vegas Raiders	Minnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play	-0.102	+0.219
Offensive success rate	38.4%	51.3%
Pass EPA/play	-0.038	+0.546
Rush EPA/play	-0.145	+0.049
Defensive EPA/play	-0.219	+0.102
Defensive success rate	48.7%	61.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs -0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Las Vegas Raiders: -0.10 EPA/play (30th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
Minnesota Vikings: +0.22 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)

Las Vegas Raiders: 9 drives, -7.44 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 10 drives, +16.66 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Minnesota Vikings — Adam Thielen (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q1 11:31)
Minnesota Vikings — Dylan Cook (Q2 15:00)
Minnesota Vikings — Adam Thielen (Q2 11:09)
Las Vegas Raiders — Jack Nelson (Derek Carr pass) (Q2 7:33)
Minnesota Vikings — Alexander Mattison (Q3 7:32)
Las Vegas Raiders — Tyleik Williams (Derek Carr pass) (Q4 1:26)

Field goals

Minnesota Vikings — Dominic Bailey (Q4 15:00)
Minnesota Vikings — Dominic Bailey (Q4 3:49)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LV 35 (Q1 11:31) — (11:31) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 19-A.Thielen for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-P.Hall].; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q1 11:21) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt..

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 33-D.Cook right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 14:55) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q2 11:09) — (11:09) (No Huddle) 19-A.Thielen right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 11:06) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the MIN 29 (Q2 7:33) — (7:33) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 15-J.Nelson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 7:26) — 8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LV 10 (Q3 7:32) — (7:32) 25-A.Mattison up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q3 7:28) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt..

The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–6. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the LV 31 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 5-D.Bailey 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the LV 6 (Q4 3:49) — (3:49) 5-D.Bailey 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the MIN 11 (Q4 1:26) — (1:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 16-T.Williams for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 1:23) — 8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Minnesota Vikings (Q1 4:38) — (4:38) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 33-D.Cook to MIN 31 for 18 yards (91-B.Mayowa) [99-A.Key]. PENALTY on LV-99-A.Key, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at MIN 31. [WPA +8.7% · EPA +4.09]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 11:31) — (11:31) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 19-A.Thielen for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-P.Hall]. [WPA +6.6% · EPA +2.92]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 12:10) — (12:10) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 84-I.Smith to LV 35 for 20 yards (42-K.Joseph). [WPA +6.5% · EPA +1.43]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 14:23) — (14:23) (No Huddle) 4-D.Carr pass short right intended for 87-F.Moreau INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith at LV 43. 22-H.Smith to LV 30 for 13 yards (87-F.Moreau). [WPA -5.4% · EPA -5.37]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 13:51) — (13:51) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass incomplete short left to 19-A.Thielen. PENALTY on LV-21-G.Conley, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at MIN 25 - No Play. [WPA +5.4% · EPA +1.77]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 14:23) — (14:23) (No Huddle) 4-D.Carr pass short right intended for 87-F.Moreau INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith at LV 43. 22-H.Smith to LV 30 for 13 yards (87-F.Moreau). [WPA -5.4% · EPA -5.37]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 4:38) — (4:38) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 33-D.Cook to MIN 31 for 18 yards (91-B.Mayowa) [99-A.Key]. PENALTY on LV-99-A.Key, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at MIN 31. [WPA +8.7% · EPA +4.09]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 8:35) — (8:35) 8-D.Carlson 51 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. [WPA -0.0% · EPA -3.79]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 3:19) — (3:19) 75-B.Parker reported in as eligible. 28-J.Jacobs up the middle to MIN 39 for no gain (54-E.Kendricks; 99-D.Hunter). [WPA -1.2% · EPA -3.54]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 11:31 · LV 35 · Score 0-6
(11:31) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 19-A.Thielen for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-P.Hall].
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 11:21 · LV 15 · Score 0-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · LV 1 · Score 0-13
(15:00) 33-D.Cook right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 14:55 · LV 15 · Score 0-14
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 11:09 · LV 1 · Score 0-20
(11:09) (No Huddle) 19-A.Thielen right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 11:06 · LV 15 · Score 0-21
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 7:33 · MIN 29 · Score 6-21
(7:33) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 15-J.Nelson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 7:26 · MIN 15 · Score 7-21
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 7:32 · LV 10 · Score 7-27
(7:32) 25-A.Mattison up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 7:28 · LV 15 · Score 7-28
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · LV 31 · Score 7-31
(15:00) 5-D.Bailey 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 3:49 · LV 6 · Score 7-34
(3:49) 5-D.Bailey 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 1:26 · MIN 11 · Score 13-34
(1:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 16-T.Williams for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 1:23 · MIN 15 · Score 14-34
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Derek Carr (LV) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Minnesota Vikings on 2019-09-22?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Las Vegas Raiders 34-14 in Week 3, 2019.

What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Minnesota Vikings?

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Minnesota Vikings 14; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Minnesota Vikings 6; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 14, Minnesota Vikings 34.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Minnesota Vikings?

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Thielen (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 11:31) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Cook (Q2 15:00) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Thielen (Q2 11:09) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Nelson (D. Carr pass) (Q2 7:33) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Mattison (Q3 7:32) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — T. Williams (D. Carr pass) (Q4 1:26) Minnesota Vikings field goal — D. Bailey (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — D. Bailey (Q4 3:49, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Minnesota Vikings?

Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 69.2% completion, +8.3% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.48 total passing EPA. Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 60.0% completion, -0.2% CPOE, +0.55 EPA per dropback, +13.64 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Minnesota Vikings?

Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.64 total EPA on Passing plays. across 25 snaps. Their top snap (+4.09 EPA): (4:38) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 33-D.Cook to MIN 31 for 18 yards (91-B.Mayowa) [99-A.Key]. PENALTY on LV-99-A.Key, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at MIN 31.

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Minnesota Vikings: 2019 Week 3 Recap

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

Quick answer

Game summary