Quick answer
- Winner
- Arizona Cardinals
- Final score
- Arizona Cardinals 29–23 Las Vegas Raiders
- Halftime
- Arizona Cardinals 0–20 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Greg Dortch
- Top passer
- Kenneth Murray, Jr.
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:05) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 13-H.Renfrow to ARI 38 for 1 yard (9-I.Simmon…
- Game date
- 2022-09-18
Game summary
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Las Vegas Raiders 29–23 on 2022-09-18, overcoming Las Vegas Raiders's 20–0 halftime lead. Greg Dortch posted a game-high +6.80 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 6 | 29 |
 Las Vegas Raiders | 7 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ARIArizona Cardinals
(5:25) 78-J.Barton reported in as eligible. 4-D.Carr pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
(11:45) 2-D.Carlson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
(7:04) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 83-D.Waller for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
(:05) 2-D.Carlson 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
(6:08) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right to 83-G.Dortch for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
(1:41) 2-D.Carlson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
(8:17) 24-D.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-K.Murray rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(:05) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray scrambles left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-K.Murray pass to 18-A.Green is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
(4:05) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 13-H.Renfrow to ARI 38 for 1 yard (9-I.Simmons) [45-D.Gardeck]. FUMBLES (9-I.Simmons), touched at ARI 39, RECOVERED by ARI-7-B.Murphy at ARI 41. 7-B.Murphy for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
LVLas Vegas RaidersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 5:25TD Davante AdamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 1
- Score
- 0-6
(5:25) 78-J.Barton reported in as eligible. 4-D.Carr pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 5:22XP Daniel CarlsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 0-7
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 11:45FG Daniel CarlsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 14
- Score
- 0-10
(11:45) 2-D.Carlson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 7:04TD Darren WallerPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 3
- Score
- 0-16
(7:04) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 83-D.Waller for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 7:00XP Daniel CarlsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 0-17
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 0:05FG Daniel CarlsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 37
- Score
- 0-20
(:05) 2-D.Carlson 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 6:08TD Greg DortchPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 5
- Score
- 6-20
(6:08) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right to 83-G.Dortch for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 6:03XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LV 15
- Score
- 7-20
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 1:41FG Daniel CarlsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 7
- Score
- 7-23
(1:41) 2-D.Carlson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 8:17TD Dorian WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 1
- Score
- 13-23
(8:17) 24-D.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 8:13Safety Kenneth Murray, Jr.Points+2
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 15-23
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-K.Murray rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 0:05TD Kenneth Murray, Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- LV 3
- Score
- 21-23
(:05) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray scrambles left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 0:00Safety Kenneth Murray, Jr.Points+2
- Yard line
- LV 7
- Score
- 23-23
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-K.Murray pass to 18-A.Green is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
OT 4:05TD Hunter RenfrowPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 39
- Score
- 29-23
(4:05) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 13-H.Renfrow to ARI 38 for 1 yard (9-I.Simmons) [45-D.Gardeck]. FUMBLES (9-I.Simmons), touched at ARI 39, RECOVERED by ARI-7-B.Murphy at ARI 41. 7-B.Murphy for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Greg Dortch · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +6.80 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
- 2
Mack Hollins · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.12 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play - 3Kenneth Murray, Jr. · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +3.06 total EPA · 59 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 4
Ameer Abdullah · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.83 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.83 EPA/play - 5Dorian Williams · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +2.76 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 6Kenneth Murray, Jr. · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +1.81 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 7
Josh Jacobs · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +0.98 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play - 8
Andre Baccellia · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.87 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.44 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
Greg Dortch — ARI · Receiving
Greg Dortch posted the highest total EPA (+6.80) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.70 EPA per play.
Biggest single play (-8.91 EPA): Derek Carr — (4:05) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 13-H.Renfrow to ARI 38 for 1 yard (9-I.Simmons) [45-D.Gardeck]. FUMBLES (9-I.Simmons), touched at ARI 39, RECOVERED by ARI-7-B.Murphy at ARI 41. 7-B.Murphy
Quarterback report card
Kenneth Murray, Jr. led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Arizona Cardinals) · 59 dropbacks · 52.5% completion · -5.6% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +3.06 total EPA
Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 44 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · -5.9% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.39 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.037 | -0.023 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.0% | 46.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.052 | +0.009 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.135 | -0.157 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.023 | -0.037 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.7% | 53.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Arizona Cardinals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: +0.04 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: -0.02 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 9 drives, +3.74 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 9 drives, -1.88 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Las Vegas Raiders — Davante Adams (Derek Carr pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — Darren Waller (Derek Carr pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — Greg Dortch (Kenneth Murray, Jr. pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — Dorian Williams
- Arizona Cardinals — Kenneth Murray, Jr.
- Arizona Cardinals — Hunter Renfrow (Derek Carr pass)
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson
- Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson
- Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson
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 ARI 1 (Q1 5:25) — (5:25) 78-J.Barton reported in as eligible. 4-D.Carr pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 5:22) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 13–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the ARI 14 (Q2 11:45) — (11:45) 2-D.Carlson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the ARI 3 (Q2 7:04) — (7:04) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 83-D.Waller for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 7:00) — 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 ARI 37 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 2-D.Carlson 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–3. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LV 5 (Q3 6:08) — (6:08) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right to 83-G.Dortch for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q3 6:03) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the ARI 7 (Q3 1:41) — (1:41) 2-D.Carlson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 16–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q4 8:17) — (8:17) 24-D.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals registered a safety from the LV 2 (Q4 8:13) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-K.Murray rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LV 3 (Q4 0:05) — (:05) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray scrambles left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals registered a safety from the LV 7 (Q4 0:00).
Overtime: Arizona Cardinals won the period 6–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 39 (OT 4:05).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Las Vegas Raiders (OT 4:05) — (4:05) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 13-H.Renfrow to ARI 38 for 1 yard (9-I.Simmons) [45-D.Gardeck]. FUMBLES (9-I.Simmons), touched at ARI 39, RECOVERED by ARI-7-B.Murphy at ARI 41. 7-B.Murphy
- Las Vegas Raiders (OT 4:45) — (4:45) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 13-H.Renfrow to ARI 45 for 11 yards (34-J.Thompson, 25-Z.Collins). FUMBLES (25-Z.Collins), recovered by LV-87-F.Moreau at ARI 39.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 0:00) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-K.Murray pass to 18-A.Green is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 0:05) — (:05) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray scrambles left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (OT 5:26) — (5:26) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 13-H.Renfrow to LV 44 for 7 yards (9-I.Simmons).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Las Vegas Raiders (OT 4:05) — (4:05) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 13-H.Renfrow to ARI 38 for 1 yard (9-I.Simmons) [45-D.Gardeck]. FUMBLES (9-I.Simmons), touched at ARI 39, RECOVERED by ARI-7-B.Murphy at ARI 41. 7-B.Murphy
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 12:37) — (12:37) 1-K.Murray pass incomplete short right to 86-Z.Ertz [26-R.Ya-Sin].
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 8:41) — (8:41) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep left to 2-M.Brown for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LV-21-A.Robertson, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 0:05) — (:05) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray scrambles left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 5:25 · ARI 1 · Score 0-6
(5:25) 78-J.Barton reported in as eligible. 4-D.Carr pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 5:22 · ARI 15 · Score 0-7
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 11:45 · ARI 14 · Score 0-10
(11:45) 2-D.Carlson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 7:04 · ARI 3 · Score 0-16
(7:04) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 83-D.Waller for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 7:00 · ARI 15 · Score 0-17
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · ARI 37 · Score 0-20
(:05) 2-D.Carlson 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 6:08 · LV 5 · Score 6-20
(6:08) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right to 83-G.Dortch for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 6:03 · LV 15 · Score 7-20
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 1:41 · ARI 7 · Score 7-23
(1:41) 2-D.Carlson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 8:17 · LV 1 · Score 13-23
(8:17) 24-D.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals Safety (+2) — Q4 8:13 · LV 2 · Score 15-23
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-K.Murray rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 0:05 · LV 3 · Score 21-23
(:05) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray scrambles left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals Safety (+2) — Q4 0:00 · LV 7 · Score 23-23
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-K.Murray pass to 18-A.Green is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — OT 4:05 · ARI 39 · Score 29-23
(4:05) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 13-H.Renfrow to ARI 38 for 1 yard (9-I.Simmons) [45-D.Gardeck]. FUMBLES (9-I.Simmons), touched at ARI 39, RECOVERED by ARI-7-B.Murphy at ARI 41. 7-B.Murphy
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Arizona Cardinals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Greg Dortch (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Kenneth Murray, Jr. (ARI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2022-09-18?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Las Vegas Raiders 29-23 in Week 2, 2022.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 0, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 0, Las Vegas Raiders 13; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 7, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 16, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q5: Arizona Cardinals 6, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Final: Arizona Cardinals 29, Las Vegas Raiders 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Adams (D. Carr pass) (Q1 5:25) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Waller (D. Carr pass) (Q2 7:04) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — G. Dortch (K. Murray pass) (Q3 6:08) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Williams (Q4 8:17) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — K. Murray (Q4 0:05) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — H. Renfrow (D. Carr pass) (OT 4:05) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q2 11:45, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q3 1:41, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Arizona Cardinals), 52.5% completion, -5.6% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +3.06 total passing EPA. Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 56.8% completion, -5.9% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.39 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Greg Dortch (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.80 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps.
Was Arizona Cardinals vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Arizona Cardinals won 29-23 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
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