Quick answer
- Winner
- Buffalo Bills
- Final score
- Buffalo Bills 30–23 Las Vegas Raiders
- Halftime
- Buffalo Bills 17–13 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jonathan Allen
- Top passer
- Derek Carr
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:29) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr sacked at BUF 39 for -6 yards (90-Q.Jefferson). FUMBLES (90-Q.Je…
- Game date
- 2020-10-04
Game summary
The Buffalo Bills beat the Las Vegas Raiders 30–23 on 2020-10-04. Jonathan Allen posted a game-high +17.44 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 7 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 30 |
 Las Vegas Raiders | 3 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills
(10:44) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 13-G.Davis for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
(5:08) 2-D.Carlson 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
(14:53) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 11-C.Beasley for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LV-29-L.Joyner was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
(9:43) 2-D.Carlson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
(4:17) 2-T.Bass 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
(:19) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 82-J.Witten for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
(8:41) 2-D.Carlson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
(15:00) 17-J.Allen up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(11:24) 26-D.Singletary left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
(1:36) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 15-N.Agholor for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LV-4-D.Carr was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
LVLas Vegas RaidersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 10:44TD Gabe DavisPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 26
- Score
- 6-0
(10:44) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 13-G.Davis for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 10:37XP Tyler BassPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 15
- Score
- 7-0
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 5:08FG Daniel CarlsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 36
- Score
- 7-3
(5:08) 2-D.Carlson 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 14:53TD Points+6
- Yard line
- LV 11
- Score
- 13-3
(14:53) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 11-C.Beasley for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LV-29-L.Joyner was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 14:48XP Tyler BassPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 15
- Score
- 14-3
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 9:43FG Daniel CarlsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 21
- Score
- 14-6
(9:43) 2-D.Carlson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 4:17FG Tyler BassPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 16
- Score
- 17-6
(4:17) 2-T.Bass 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 0:19TD JWJ. WittenPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 3
- Score
- 17-12
(:19) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 82-J.Witten for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 0:13XP Daniel CarlsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 17-13
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 8:41FG Daniel CarlsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 7
- Score
- 17-16
(8:41) 2-D.Carlson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 15:00TD Jonathan AllenPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 1
- Score
- 23-16
(15:00) 17-J.Allen up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 11:24TD Devin SingletaryPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 29-16
(11:24) 26-D.Singletary left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 11:17XP Tyler BassPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 15
- Score
- 30-16
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 1:36TD Nelson AgholorPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 7
- Score
- 30-22
(1:36) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 15-N.Agholor for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LV-4-D.Carr was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 1:29XP Daniel CarlsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 30-23
2-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).
- 1Jonathan Allen · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +17.44 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 2
Stefon Diggs · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +9.08 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play - 3
Derek Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +8.47 total EPA · 53 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play - 4Nelson Agholor · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +8.06 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
- 5Cole Beasley · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +5.19 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 6Isaiah McKenzie · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.22 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.22 EPA/play
- 7Gabe Davis · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.11 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.11 EPA/play
- 8
Ji'Ayir Brown · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.03 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.61 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
Jonathan Allen — BUF · Passing
Jonathan Allen posted the highest total EPA (+17.44) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.48 EPA per play.
Jonathan Allen's top snap (+3.31 EPA): (12:28) 17-J.Allen pass deep middle to 14-S.Diggs to LV 11 for 49 yards (25-E.Harris).
Biggest single play (-5.64 EPA): Derek Carr — (5:29) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr sacked at BUF 39 for -6 yards (90-Q.Jefferson). FUMBLES (90-Q.Jefferson) [92-D.Johnson], RECOVERED by BUF-90-Q.Jefferson at BUF 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) · 53 dropbacks · 60.4% completion · +0.9% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +8.47 total EPA
- Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) · 36 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +5.3% CPOE · +0.48 EPA/play · +17.44 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.136 | +0.001 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.8% | 48.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.484 | +0.160 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.186 | -0.453 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.001 | -0.136 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.2% | 58.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Buffalo Bills generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs +0.00), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: +0.14 EPA/play (76th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: +0.00 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 10 drives, +10.76 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 9 drives, +0.08 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — Gabe Davis (Jonathan Allen pass)
- Buffalo Bills — Cole Beasley (Jonathan Allen pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — J. Witten (Derek Carr pass)
- Buffalo Bills — Jonathan Allen
- Buffalo Bills — Devin Singletary
- Las Vegas Raiders — Nelson Agholor (Derek Carr pass)
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson
- Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson
- Buffalo Bills — Tyler Bass
- Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–3. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LV 26 (Q1 10:44) — (10:44) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 13-G.Davis for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q1 10:37) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the BUF 36 (Q1 5:08) — (5:08) 2-D.Carlson 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LV 11 (Q2 14:53); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 14:48) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the BUF 21 (Q2 9:43) — (9:43) 2-D.Carlson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the LV 16 (Q2 4:17) — (4:17) 2-T.Bass 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the BUF 3 (Q2 0:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 82-J.Witten for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q2 0:13) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..
The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the BUF 7 (Q3 8:41) — (8:41) 2-D.Carlson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 13–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 17-J.Allen up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LV 2 (Q4 11:24) — (11:24) 26-D.Singletary left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 11:17) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the BUF 7 (Q4 1:36); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q4 1:29) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 12:39) — (12:39) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 83-D.Waller to BUF 32 for 4 yards (29-J.Norman, 21-J.Poyer). FUMBLES (29-J.Norman), RECOVERED by BUF-29-J.Norman at BUF 33. 29-J.Norman pushed ob at BUF
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 0:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 82-J.Witten for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 10:44) — (10:44) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 13-G.Davis for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 6:16) — (6:16) 19-I.McKenzie right end pushed ob at LV 36 for 14 yards (27-T.Mullen).
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 13:17) — (13:17) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 14-S.Diggs pushed ob at 50 for 21 yards (24-J.Abram).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 5:29) — (5:29) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr sacked at BUF 39 for -6 yards (90-Q.Jefferson). FUMBLES (90-Q.Jefferson) [92-D.Johnson], RECOVERED by BUF-90-Q.Jefferson at BUF 40.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 12:39) — (12:39) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 83-D.Waller to BUF 32 for 4 yards (29-J.Norman, 21-J.Poyer). FUMBLES (29-J.Norman), RECOVERED by BUF-29-J.Norman at BUF 33. 29-J.Norman pushed ob at BUF
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 9:52) — (9:52) (Shotgun) 28-J.Jacobs right tackle to LV 34 for no gain (91-E.Oliver, 21-J.Poyer).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 1:36) — (1:36) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 15-N.Agholor for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LV-4-D.Carr was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 10:44 · LV 26 · Score 6-0
(10:44) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 13-G.Davis for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 10:37 · LV 15 · Score 7-0
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 5:08 · BUF 36 · Score 7-3
(5:08) 2-D.Carlson 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 14:53 · LV 11 · Score 13-3
(14:53) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 11-C.Beasley for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LV-29-L.Joyner was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 14:48 · LV 15 · Score 14-3
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 9:43 · BUF 21 · Score 14-6
(9:43) 2-D.Carlson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 4:17 · LV 16 · Score 17-6
(4:17) 2-T.Bass 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 0:19 · BUF 3 · Score 17-12
(:19) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 82-J.Witten for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 0:13 · BUF 15 · Score 17-13
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 8:41 · BUF 7 · Score 17-16
(8:41) 2-D.Carlson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · LV 1 · Score 23-16
(15:00) 17-J.Allen up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 11:24 · LV 2 · Score 29-16
(11:24) 26-D.Singletary left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 11:17 · LV 15 · Score 30-16
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 1:36 · BUF 7 · Score 30-22
(1:36) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 15-N.Agholor for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LV-4-D.Carr was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 1:29 · BUF 15 · Score 30-23
2-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.
- Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Jonathan Allen (BUF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2020-10-04?
The Buffalo Bills beat the Las Vegas Raiders 30-23 in Week 4, 2020.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 7, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q2: Buffalo Bills 10, Las Vegas Raiders 10; Q3: Buffalo Bills 0, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q4: Buffalo Bills 13, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Final: Buffalo Bills 30, Las Vegas Raiders 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — G. Davis (J. Allen pass) (Q1 10:44) Buffalo Bills touchdown — C. Beasley (J. Allen pass) (Q2 14:53) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Witten (D. Carr pass) (Q2 0:19) Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Allen (Q4 15:00) Buffalo Bills touchdown — D. Singletary (Q4 11:24) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — N. Agholor (D. Carr pass) (Q4 1:36) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q1 5:08, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q2 9:43, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — T. Bass (Q2 4:17, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q3 8:41, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 60.4% completion, +0.9% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +8.47 total passing EPA. Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills), 66.7% completion, +5.3% CPOE, +0.48 EPA per dropback, +17.44 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.44 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+3.31 EPA): (12:28) 17-J.Allen pass deep middle to 14-S.Diggs to LV 11 for 49 yards (25-E.Harris)..
Was Buffalo Bills vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Buffalo Bills won 30-23 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
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