Raiders 23–20 Colts: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 17, 2021

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Indianapolis Colts?

D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 72.7% completion, +10.0% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +5.66 total passing EPA. C. Wentz (Indianapolis Colts), 50.0% completion, -2.0% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -6.18 total passing EPA.

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

H. Renfrow (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.48 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+3.90 EPA): (11:24) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 13-H.Renfrow for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on IND-23-K.Moore, Defensive Holding, declined..

Quick answer

Winner: Las Vegas Raiders
Final score: Las Vegas Raiders 23–20 Indianapolis Colts
Halftime: Las Vegas Raiders 13–10 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Hunter Renfrow
Top passer: Derek Carr
Biggest EPA play: (8:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle intended for 7-Z.Jones INTERCEPTED by 53-D.Leo…
Game date: 2022-01-02

Game summary

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Indianapolis Colts 23–20 on 2022-01-02. Hunter Renfrow posted a game-high +7.48 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Las Vegas Raiders	7	6	0	10	0	23
Indianapolis Colts	0	10	7	3	0	20

Scoring Map

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

LVLas Vegas Raiders

IND 2

+3IND 29

+3LV 28

+3IND 26

LV 1

+1LV 15

LV 45

+1LV 15

+3LV 22

INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 7:56TD
Josh Jacobs
Points+6
Yard line
IND 2
Score
6-0
(7:56) 28-J.Jacobs right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 7:51XP
Daniel Carlson
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
7-0
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 14:17FG
Daniel Carlson
Points+3
Yard line
IND 29
Score
10-0
(14:17) 2-D.Carlson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 10:11FG
Michael Badgley
Points+3
Yard line
LV 28
Score
10-3
(10:11) 6-M.Badgley 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-K.Nelson, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 1:51FG
Daniel Carlson
Points+3
Yard line
IND 26
Score
13-3
(1:51) 2-D.Carlson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:04TD
Jawaan Taylor
Points+6
Yard line
LV 1
Score
13-9
(:04) (Shotgun) 28-J.Taylor up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:01XP
Michael Badgley
Points+1
Yard line
LV 15
Score
13-10
6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-48-K.Nelson, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 11:38TD
THT. Hilton
Points+6
Yard line
LV 45
Score
13-16
(11:38) 2-C.Wentz pass deep right to 13-T.Hilton for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 11:28XP
Michael Badgley
Points+1
Yard line
LV 15
Score
13-17
6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-48-K.Nelson, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 11:24TD
Hunter Renfrow
Points+6
Yard line
IND 11
Score
19-17
(11:24) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 13-H.Renfrow for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on IND-23-K.Moore, Defensive Holding, declined.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 11:18XP
Daniel Carlson
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
20-17
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 2:00FG
Michael Badgley
Points+3
Yard line
LV 22
Score
20-20
(2:00) 6-M.Badgley 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-K.Nelson, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 0:02FG
Daniel Carlson
Points+3
Yard line
IND 15
Score
23-20
(:02) 2-D.Carlson 33 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).

1Hunter Renfrow · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +7.48 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
2Derek Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +5.66 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
3Zay Jones · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.47 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
4Jawaan Taylor · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +3.50 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
5Carson Wentz · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +3.33 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
6Marcus Mariota · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +2.84 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
7Michael Pittman · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.33 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
8J. Richard · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.05 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

Hunter Renfrow — LV · Receiving

Hunter Renfrow posted the highest total EPA (+7.48) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.83 EPA per play.

Hunter Renfrow's top snap (+3.90 EPA): (11:24) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 13-H.Renfrow for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on IND-23-K.Moore, Defensive Holding, declined.

Biggest single play (-4.91 EPA): Derek Carr — (8:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle intended for 7-Z.Jones INTERCEPTED by 53-D.Leonard [95-T.Stallworth] at IND 42. 53-D.Leonard to IND 49 for 7 yards (75-B.Parker).

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) · 33 dropbacks · 72.7% completion · +10.0% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +5.66 total EPA
Carson Wentz (Indianapolis Colts) · 32 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -2.0% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -6.18 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Las Vegas Raiders	Indianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play	+0.045	-0.032
Offensive success rate	44.9%	41.9%
Pass EPA/play	+0.150	-0.193
Rush EPA/play	-0.052	+0.152
Defensive EPA/play	+0.032	-0.045
Defensive success rate	58.1%	55.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Las Vegas Raiders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Las Vegas Raiders: +0.04 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
Indianapolis Colts: -0.03 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)

Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, -2.35 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Las Vegas Raiders: 10 drives, +3.54 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Las Vegas Raiders — Josh Jacobs (Q1 7:56)
Indianapolis Colts — Jawaan Taylor (Q2 0:04)
Indianapolis Colts — T. Hilton (Carson Wentz pass) (Q3 11:38)
Las Vegas Raiders — Hunter Renfrow (Derek Carr pass) (Q4 11:24)

Field goals

Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q2 14:17)
Indianapolis Colts — Michael Badgley (Q2 10:11)
Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q2 1:51)
Indianapolis Colts — Michael Badgley (Q4 2:00)
Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q4 0:02)

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 IND 2 (Q1 7:56) — (7:56) 28-J.Jacobs right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q1 7:51) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–6. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the IND 29 (Q2 14:17) — (14:17) 2-D.Carlson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the LV 28 (Q2 10:11) — (10:11) 6-M.Badgley 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-K.Nelson, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the IND 26 (Q2 1:51) — (1:51) 2-D.Carlson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) (Shotgun) 28-J.Taylor up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 0:01) — 6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-48-K.Nelson, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LV 45 (Q3 11:38) — (11:38) 2-C.Wentz pass deep right to 13-T.Hilton for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q3 11:28) — 6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-48-K.Nelson, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..

The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–3. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the IND 11 (Q4 11:24); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 11:18) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the LV 22 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 6-M.Badgley 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-K.Nelson, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the IND 15 (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 2-D.Carlson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 2-D.Carlson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. [WPA +20.6% · EPA +0.21]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 14:03) — (14:03) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 7-Z.Jones to IND 19 for 42 yards (30-G.Odum). [WPA +18.4% · EPA +3.40]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 13-H.Renfrow for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN [57-K.Turay]. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotg [WPA +17.9% · EPA +2.23]
Indianapolis Colts (Q3 11:38) — (11:38) 2-C.Wentz pass deep right to 13-T.Hilton for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.8% · EPA +3.66]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 11:24) — (11:24) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 13-H.Renfrow for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on IND-23-K.Moore, Defensive Holding, declined. [WPA +16.5% · EPA +3.90]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 8:00) — (8:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle intended for 7-Z.Jones INTERCEPTED by 53-D.Leonard [95-T.Stallworth] at IND 42. 53-D.Leonard to IND 49 for 7 yards (75-B.Parker). [WPA -11.8% · EPA -4.91]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 11:24) — (11:24) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 13-H.Renfrow for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on IND-23-K.Moore, Defensive Holding, declined. [WPA +16.5% · EPA +3.90]
Indianapolis Colts (Q3 11:38) — (11:38) 2-C.Wentz pass deep right to 13-T.Hilton for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.8% · EPA +3.66]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 0:04) — (:04) (Shotgun) 28-J.Taylor up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.4% · EPA +3.42]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 7:56 · IND 2 · Score 6-0
(7:56) 28-J.Jacobs right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 7:51 · IND 15 · Score 7-0
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 14:17 · IND 29 · Score 10-0
(14:17) 2-D.Carlson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 10:11 · LV 28 · Score 10-3
(10:11) 6-M.Badgley 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-K.Nelson, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 1:51 · IND 26 · Score 13-3
(1:51) 2-D.Carlson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 0:04 · LV 1 · Score 13-9
(:04) (Shotgun) 28-J.Taylor up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 0:01 · LV 15 · Score 13-10
6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-48-K.Nelson, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 11:38 · LV 45 · Score 13-16
(11:38) 2-C.Wentz pass deep right to 13-T.Hilton for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 11:28 · LV 15 · Score 13-17
6-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-48-K.Nelson, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 11:24 · IND 11 · Score 19-17
(11:24) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 13-H.Renfrow for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on IND-23-K.Moore, Defensive Holding, declined.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 11:18 · IND 15 · Score 20-17
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · LV 22 · Score 20-20
(2:00) 6-M.Badgley 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-K.Nelson, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 0:02 · IND 15 · Score 23-20
(:02) 2-D.Carlson 33 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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Hunter Renfrow (Las Vegas Raiders) 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 Indianapolis Colts on 2022-01-02?

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Indianapolis Colts 23-20 in Week 17, 2021.

What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 6, Indianapolis Colts 10; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 10, Indianapolis Colts 3; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 23, Indianapolis Colts 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Indianapolis Colts?

Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Jacobs (Q1 7:56) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Taylor (Q2 0:04) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Hilton (C. Wentz pass) (Q3 11:38) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — H. Renfrow (D. Carr pass) (Q4 11:24) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q2 14:17, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Badgley (Q2 10:11, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q2 1:51, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Badgley (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q4 0:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Indianapolis Colts?

Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 72.7% completion, +10.0% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +5.66 total passing EPA. Carson Wentz (Indianapolis Colts), 50.0% completion, -2.0% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -6.18 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Indianapolis Colts?

Hunter Renfrow (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.48 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+3.90 EPA): (11:24) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 13-H.Renfrow for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on IND-23-K.Moore, Defensive Holding, declined..

Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 8-7 Now 9-7 W

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 9-6 Now 9-7 L

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