Quick answer
- Winner
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Final score
- Las Vegas Raiders 34–24 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- Tied 17–17 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Derek Carr
- Top passer
- Derek Carr
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:14) 4-D.Carr FUMBLES (Aborted) at NO 41, RECOVERED by NO-26-P.Williams at NO 40.
- Game date
- 2020-09-21
Game summary
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the New Orleans Saints 34–24 on 2020-09-21. Derek Carr posted a game-high +20.63 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 10 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
 Las Vegas Raiders | 0 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 34 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints
(11:06) 3-W.Lutz 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(3:55) 41-A.Kamara left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(8:59) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 45-A.Ingold for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
(5:27) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 87-J.Cook for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(1:49) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 12-Z.Jones for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
(:04) 2-D.Carlson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
(10:03) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 83-D.Waller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
(7:51) (Shotgun) 30-J.Richard right end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
(4:38) (No Huddle) 41-A.Kamara left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(1:08) 2-D.Carlson 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
LVLas Vegas RaidersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 11:06FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 13
- Score
- 3-0
(11:06) 3-W.Lutz 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 3:55TD Alvin KamaraPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 1
- Score
- 9-0
(3:55) 41-A.Kamara left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 3:51XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 20
- Score
- 10-0
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 8:59TD Alec IngoldPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 3
- Score
- 10-6
(8:59) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 45-A.Ingold for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 8:55XP Daniel CarlsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 10-7
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 5:27TD James Cook IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 6
- Score
- 16-7
(5:27) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 87-J.Cook for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 5:22XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 15
- Score
- 17-7
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 1:49TD Zay JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 17-13
(1:49) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 12-Z.Jones for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 1:44XP Daniel CarlsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 17-14
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 0:04FG Daniel CarlsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 9
- Score
- 17-17
(:04) 2-D.Carlson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 10:03TD Darren WallerPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 17-23
(10:03) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 83-D.Waller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 9:58XP Daniel CarlsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 17-24
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 7:51TD JRJ. RichardPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 20
- Score
- 17-30
(7:51) (Shotgun) 30-J.Richard right end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 7:43XP Daniel CarlsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 17-31
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 4:38TD Alvin KamaraPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 3
- Score
- 23-31
(4:38) (No Huddle) 41-A.Kamara left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 4:33XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 15
- Score
- 24-31
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 1:08FG Daniel CarlsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 36
- Score
- 24-34
(1:08) 2-D.Carlson 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Derek Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +20.63 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play - 2Darren Waller · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +6.74 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 3
Tyron Smith · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.88 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play - 4J. Richard · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +4.07 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.03 EPA/play
- 5
Bryan Edwards · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.96 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.98 EPA/play - 6Zay Jones · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.71 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.71 EPA/play
- 7D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +3.27 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 8Alvin Kamara · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +3.09 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.21 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 (+20.63) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 46 counted snaps, they averaged +0.45 EPA per play.
Derek Carr's top snap (-5.39 EPA): (14:14) 4-D.Carr FUMBLES (Aborted) at NO 41, RECOVERED by NO-26-P.Williams at NO 40.
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) · 46 dropbacks · 60.9% completion · +8.5% CPOE · +0.45 EPA/play · +20.63 total EPA
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 39 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · -3.9% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +3.27 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.099 | +0.172 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 52.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.084 | +0.448 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.257 | -0.160 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.172 | -0.099 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.9% | 50.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Las Vegas Raiders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs +0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.10 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: +0.17 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: 9 drives, +16.56 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 9 drives, +7.29 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — Alvin Kamara
- Las Vegas Raiders — Alec Ingold (Derek Carr pass)
- New Orleans Saints — James Cook III (D. Brees pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — Zay Jones (Derek Carr pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — Darren Waller (Derek Carr pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — J. Richard
- New Orleans Saints — Alvin Kamara
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
- Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson
- Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the LV 13 (Q1 11:06) — (11:06) 3-W.Lutz 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q1 3:55) — (3:55) 41-A.Kamara left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LV 20 (Q1 3:51) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 17–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NO 3 (Q2 8:59) — (8:59) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 45-A.Ingold for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 8:55) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LV 6 (Q2 5:27) — (5:27) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 87-J.Cook for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 5:22) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NO 15 (Q2 1:49) — (1:49) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 12-Z.Jones for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 1:44) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the NO 9 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 2-D.Carlson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..
The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q3 10:03) — (10:03) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 83-D.Waller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q3 9:58) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..
The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NO 20 (Q4 7:51) — (7:51) (Shotgun) 30-J.Richard right end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q4 7:43) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LV 3 (Q4 4:38) — (4:38) (No Huddle) 41-A.Kamara left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 4:33) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the NO 36 (Q4 1:08) — (1:08) 2-D.Carlson 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 0:55) — (:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle intended for 11-D.Harris INTERCEPTED by 50-N.Morrow [73-M.Hurst] at NO 46. 50-N.Morrow to NO 40 for 6 yards (17-E.Sanders).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 1:49) — (1:49) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 12-Z.Jones for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 10:03) — (10:03) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 83-D.Waller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 5:39) — (5:39) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 10-T.Smith pushed ob at LV 4 for 29 yards (29-L.Joyner).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 2:37) — (2:37) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 89-B.Edwards pushed ob at NO 16 for 20 yards (43-M.Williams).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 14:14) — (14:14) 4-D.Carr FUMBLES (Aborted) at NO 41, RECOVERED by NO-26-P.Williams at NO 40.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 0:55) — (:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle intended for 11-D.Harris INTERCEPTED by 50-N.Morrow [73-M.Hurst] at NO 46. 50-N.Morrow to NO 40 for 6 yards (17-E.Sanders).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 1:49) — (1:49) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 12-Z.Jones for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 7:51) — (7:51) (Shotgun) 30-J.Richard right end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 11:06 · LV 13 · Score 3-0
(11:06) 3-W.Lutz 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 3:55 · LV 1 · Score 9-0
(3:55) 41-A.Kamara left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 3:51 · LV 20 · Score 10-0
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 8:59 · NO 3 · Score 10-6
(8:59) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 45-A.Ingold for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 8:55 · NO 15 · Score 10-7
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 5:27 · LV 6 · Score 16-7
(5:27) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 87-J.Cook for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 5:22 · LV 15 · Score 17-7
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 1:49 · NO 15 · Score 17-13
(1:49) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 12-Z.Jones for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 1:44 · NO 15 · Score 17-14
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · NO 9 · Score 17-17
(:04) 2-D.Carlson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 10:03 · NO 1 · Score 17-23
(10:03) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 83-D.Waller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 9:58 · NO 15 · Score 17-24
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 7:51 · NO 20 · Score 17-30
(7:51) (Shotgun) 30-J.Richard right end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 7:43 · NO 15 · Score 17-31
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 4:38 · LV 3 · Score 23-31
(4:38) (No Huddle) 41-A.Kamara left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 4:33 · LV 15 · Score 24-31
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 1:08 · NO 36 · Score 24-34
(1:08) 2-D.Carlson 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
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.
- Derek Carr (LV) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- D. Brees (NO) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2020-09-21?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the New Orleans Saints 34-24 in Week 2, 2020.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 10, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q2: New Orleans Saints 7, Las Vegas Raiders 17; Q3: New Orleans Saints 0, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q4: New Orleans Saints 7, Las Vegas Raiders 10; Final: New Orleans Saints 24, Las Vegas Raiders 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Las Vegas Raiders?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Kamara (Q1 3:55) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — A. Ingold (D. Carr pass) (Q2 8:59) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Cook (D. Brees pass) (Q2 5:27) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — Z. Jones (D. Carr pass) (Q2 1:49) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Waller (D. Carr pass) (Q3 10:03) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Richard (Q4 7:51) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Kamara (Q4 4:38) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q1 11:06, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q4 1:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 60.9% completion, +8.5% CPOE, +0.45 EPA per dropback, +20.63 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 66.7% completion, -3.9% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +3.27 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +20.63 total EPA on Passing plays. across 46 snaps. Their top snap (-5.39 EPA): (14:14) 4-D.Carr FUMBLES (Aborted) at NO 41, RECOVERED by NO-26-P.Williams at NO 40..
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
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