Commanders 17–15 Raiders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 13, 2021

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Las Vegas Raiders?

D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 62.2% completion, +6.2% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.84 total passing EPA. T. Heinicke (Washington Commanders), 62.2% completion, +7.5% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +10.85 total passing EPA.

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

T. Heinicke (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.85 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (-4.24 EPA): (7:03) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep right intended for 17-T.McLaurin INTERCEPTED by 39-N.Hobbs (98-M.Crosby) [92-S.Thomas] at LV 30. 39-N.Hobbs to LV 39 for 9 yards (87-J.Bates.

Quick answer

Winner: Washington Commanders
Final score: Washington Commanders 17–15 Las Vegas Raiders
Halftime: Washington Commanders 7–3 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Taylor Heinicke
Top passer: Derek Carr
Biggest EPA play: (7:03) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep right intended for 17-T.McLaurin INTERCEPTED by 39…
Game date: 2021-12-05

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the Las Vegas Raiders 17–15 on 2021-12-05. Taylor Heinicke posted a game-high +10.85 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 19 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Washington Commanders	7	0	0	10	0	17
Las Vegas Raiders	0	3	3	9	0	15

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders

LV 7

+1LV 15

+3WAS 34

+3WAS 20

LV 4

+1LV 15

WAS 1

+3WAS 18

+3LV 31

LVLas Vegas Raiders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

WASWashington Commanders
Q1 9:44TD
Logan Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
LV 7
Score
6-0
(9:44) 4-T.Heinicke pass short left to 82-L.Thomas for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 9:39XP
Buddy Johnson
Points+1
Yard line
LV 15
Score
7-0
16-B.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 0:09FG
Daniel Carlson
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 34
Score
7-3
(:09) 2-D.Carlson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-6-A.Cole.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 4:57FG
Daniel Carlson
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 20
Score
7-6
(4:57) 2-D.Carlson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-6-A.Cole.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 13:34TD
Antonio Gibson
Points+6
Yard line
LV 4
Score
13-6
(13:34) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right to 24-A.Gibson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 13:28XP
Buddy Johnson
Points+1
Yard line
LV 15
Score
14-6
16-B.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 11:03TD
Josh Jacobs
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 1
Score
14-12
(11:03) 66-N.Martin reported in as eligible. 28-J.Jacobs left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 2:26FG
Daniel Carlson
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 18
Score
14-15
(2:26) 2-D.Carlson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-6-A.Cole.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 0:42FG
Buddy Johnson
Points+3
Yard line
LV 31
Score
17-15
(:42) 16-B.Johnson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Taylor Heinicke · Washington Commanders · Passing · +10.85 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
2Hunter Renfrow · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.03 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
3Logan Thomas · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.77 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
4Derek Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +2.84 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
5Jessie Bates III · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.67 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
6Adam Humphries · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
7Drake Jackson · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.70 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
8Antonio Gibson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.56 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.26 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

Taylor Heinicke — WAS · Passing

Taylor Heinicke posted the highest total EPA (+10.85) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.29 EPA per play.

Taylor Heinicke's top snap (-4.24 EPA): (7:03) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep right intended for 17-T.McLaurin INTERCEPTED by 39-N.Hobbs (98-M.Crosby) [92-S.Thomas] at LV 30. 39-N.Hobbs to LV 39 for 9 yards (87-J.Bates, 13-A.Humphries).

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) · 45 dropbacks · 62.2% completion · +6.2% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +2.84 total EPA
Taylor Heinicke (Washington Commanders) · 37 dropbacks · 62.2% completion · +7.5% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +10.85 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Washington Commanders	Las Vegas Raiders
Offensive EPA/play	+0.060	+0.026
Offensive success rate	43.4%	45.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.293	+0.063
Rush EPA/play	-0.155	-0.138
Defensive EPA/play	-0.026	-0.060
Defensive success rate	54.3%	56.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Washington Commanders +0.06, Las Vegas Raiders +0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Washington Commanders: +0.06 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
Las Vegas Raiders: +0.03 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)

Las Vegas Raiders: 9 drives, +1.79 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 9 drives, +4.99 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Washington Commanders — Logan Thomas (Taylor Heinicke pass) (Q1 9:44)
Washington Commanders — Antonio Gibson (Taylor Heinicke pass) (Q4 13:34)
Las Vegas Raiders — Josh Jacobs (Q4 11:03)

Field goals

Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q2 0:09)
Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q3 4:57)
Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q4 2:26)
Washington Commanders — Buddy Johnson (Q4 0:42)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the LV 7 (Q1 9:44) — (9:44) 4-T.Heinicke pass short left to 82-L.Thomas for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q1 9:39) — 16-B.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way..

The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the WAS 34 (Q2 0:09) — (:09) 2-D.Carlson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, 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 WAS 20 (Q3 4:57) — (4:57) 2-D.Carlson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-6-A.Cole..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–9. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the LV 4 (Q4 13:34) — (13:34) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right to 24-A.Gibson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 13:28) — 16-B.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q4 11:03) — (11:03) 66-N.Martin reported in as eligible. 28-J.Jacobs left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the WAS 18 (Q4 2:26) — (2:26) 2-D.Carlson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the LV 31 (Q4 0:42) — (:42) 16-B.Johnson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass incomplete deep right (23-W.Jackson). [WPA -28.1% · EPA -0.29]
Washington Commanders (Q4 7:03) — (7:03) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep right intended for 17-T.McLaurin INTERCEPTED by 39-N.Hobbs (98-M.Crosby) [92-S.Thomas] at LV 30. 39-N.Hobbs to LV 39 for 9 yards (87-J.Bates, 13-A.Humphries). [WPA -21.6% · EPA -4.24]
Washington Commanders (Q4 0:42) — (:42) 16-B.Johnson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way. [WPA +14.6% · EPA +1.10]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 6:30) — (6:30) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 87-F.Moreau to WAS 27 for 34 yards (20-B.McCain). [WPA +14.0% · EPA +2.09]
Washington Commanders (Q4 13:34) — (13:34) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right to 24-A.Gibson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.2% · EPA +2.44]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Washington Commanders (Q4 7:03) — (7:03) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep right intended for 17-T.McLaurin INTERCEPTED by 39-N.Hobbs (98-M.Crosby) [92-S.Thomas] at LV 30. 39-N.Hobbs to LV 39 for 9 yards (87-J.Bates, 13-A.Humphries). [WPA -21.6% · EPA -4.24]
Washington Commanders (Q4 13:34) — (13:34) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right to 24-A.Gibson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.2% · EPA +2.44]
Washington Commanders (Q3 2:39) — (2:39) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep left to 82-L.Thomas pushed ob at LV 20 for 35 yards (5-D.Deablo). [WPA +8.6% · EPA +2.40]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 6:30) — (6:30) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 87-F.Moreau to WAS 27 for 34 yards (20-B.McCain). [WPA +14.0% · EPA +2.09]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 9:44 · LV 7 · Score 6-0
(9:44) 4-T.Heinicke pass short left to 82-L.Thomas for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 9:39 · LV 15 · Score 7-0
16-B.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 0:09 · WAS 34 · Score 7-3
(:09) 2-D.Carlson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 4:57 · WAS 20 · Score 7-6
(4:57) 2-D.Carlson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 13:34 · LV 4 · Score 13-6
(13:34) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right to 24-A.Gibson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 13:28 · LV 15 · Score 14-6
16-B.Johnson extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 11:03 · WAS 1 · Score 14-12
(11:03) 66-N.Martin reported in as eligible. 28-J.Jacobs left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 2:26 · WAS 18 · Score 14-15
(2:26) 2-D.Carlson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 0:42 · LV 31 · Score 17-15
(:42) 16-B.Johnson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.

Key takeaways

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

Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Taylor Heinicke (Washington Commanders) 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 Washington Commanders vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2021-12-05?

The Washington Commanders beat the Las Vegas Raiders 17-15 in Week 13, 2021.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Q1: Washington Commanders 7, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q2: Washington Commanders 0, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q3: Washington Commanders 0, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q4: Washington Commanders 10, Las Vegas Raiders 9; Final: Washington Commanders 17, Las Vegas Raiders 15.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Washington Commanders touchdown — L. Thomas (T. Heinicke pass) (Q1 9:44) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Gibson (T. Heinicke pass) (Q4 13:34) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Jacobs (Q4 11:03) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q2 0:09, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q3 4:57, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q4 2:26, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — B. Johnson (Q4 0:42, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 62.2% completion, +6.2% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.84 total passing EPA. Taylor Heinicke (Washington Commanders), 62.2% completion, +7.5% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +10.85 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Taylor Heinicke (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.85 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (-4.24 EPA): (7:03) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep right intended for 17-T.McLaurin INTERCEPTED by 39-N.Hobbs (98-M.Crosby) [92-S.Thomas] at LV 30. 39-N.Hobbs to LV 39 for 9 yards (87-J.Bates.

Was Washington Commanders vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. Washington Commanders won 17-15 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 5-6 Now 6-6 W

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 6-5 Now 6-6 L

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