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NFL · Week 6 · October 15, 2023 · 12 min read

New England Patriots vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 2023 Week 6 Recap

Raiders defeat Patriots 21–17 in Week 6

Michael Mayer led Fantasy Impact as Raiders prevailed in a 17–21 Week 6 finish.

New England Patriots 17 1–5
Final 17–21
Las Vegas Raiders 21 3–3 Winner
Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
17–21
Halftime
New England Patriots 3–16 Las Vegas Raiders
Top passer
Marcus Jones
FantasyHQ MVP
Michael Mayer
Game date
October 15, 2023

Top fantasy performers · Patriots

  • Kendrick Bourne
    Kendrick Bourne 10 REC · 89 YDS +7.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Ezekiel Elliott
    Ezekiel Elliott 8 CAR · 34 YDS · 1 TD +3.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Mike Gesicki
    Mike Gesicki 3 REC · 28 YDS +2.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • Michael Mayer
    Michael Mayer 5 REC · 75 YDS +7.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Brian Hoyer
    Brian Hoyer 6/11 · 102 YDS +6.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Jakobi Meyers
    Jakobi Meyers 5 REC · 61 YDS · 1 TD +5.4 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
Las Vegas Raiders 21–17 New England Patriots
Halftime
New England Patriots 3–16 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Michael Mayer
Top passer
Marcus Jones
Biggest EPA play
(3:48) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass deep right intended for 85-H.Henry INTERCEPTED by 25-T.Mo…
Game date
2023-10-15

Game summary

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the New England Patriots 21–17 on 2023-10-15. Michael Mayer posted a game-high +7.79 total EPA in the receiving.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
New England Patriots0377017
Las Vegas Raiders31335021

Scoring Map

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

NENew England Patriots
LVLas Vegas Raiders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 6:57FG
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NE 6
    Score
    0-3

    (6:57) 2-D.Carlson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.

  2. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 12:27TD
    Jakobi Meyers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 12
    Score
    0-9

    (12:27) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 16-J.Meyers for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 12:22XP
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 15
    Score
    0-10

    2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.

  4. NENew England Patriots
    Q2 8:42FG
    Chad Ryland

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 24
    Score
    3-10

    (8:42) 37-C.Ryland 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.

  5. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 0:14FG
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NE 19
    Score
    3-13

    (:14) 2-D.Carlson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.

  6. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 0:10FG
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 35
    Score
    3-13

    2-D.Carlson kicks 65 yards from LV 35 to end zone, Touchback.

  7. NENew England Patriots
    Q3 8:59TD
    Ezekiel Elliott

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    9-13

    (8:59) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 15-E.Elliott. 15-E.Elliott up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. NENew England Patriots
    Q3 8:56XP
    Chad Ryland

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    10-13

    37-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.

  9. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 3:58FG
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NE 12
    Score
    10-16

    (3:58) 2-D.Carlson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.

  10. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 13:06FG
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NE 6
    Score
    10-19

    (13:06) 2-D.Carlson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.

  11. NENew England Patriots
    Q4 3:36TD
    Rhamondre Stevenson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 1
    Score
    16-19

    (3:36) 38-R.Stevenson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. NENew England Patriots
    Q4 3:33XP
    Chad Ryland

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    17-19

    37-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.

  13. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 1:52Safety
    Marcus Jones

    Points+2

    Yard line
    LV 96
    Score
    17-21

    (1:52) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones sacked in End Zone for -4 yards, SAFETY (sack split by 91-B.Nichols and 98-M.Crosby).

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Michael MayerMichael Mayer · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +7.79 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
  2. 2Kendrick BourneKendrick Bourne · New England Patriots · Receiving · +7.57 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
  3. 3Brian HoyerBrian Hoyer · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +6.46 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
  4. 4Jakobi MeyersJakobi Meyers · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.43 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
  5. 5Jimmy GaroppoloJimmy Garoppolo · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +4.07 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  6. 6Tre TuckerTre Tucker · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.03 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.02 EPA/play
  7. 7Ezekiel ElliottEzekiel Elliott · New England Patriots · Rushing · +3.14 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
  8. 8Mike GesickiMike Gesicki · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Michael Mayer

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Michael Mayer — LV · Receiving

Michael Mayer posted the highest total EPA (+7.79) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.30 EPA per play.

Michael Mayer's top snap (+3.35 EPA): (:14) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep left to 87-M.Mayer to NE 23 for 32 yards (31-Jo.Jones).

Biggest single play (-5.19 EPA): Marcus Jones — (3:48) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass deep right intended for 85-H.Henry INTERCEPTED by 25-T.Moehrig at LV 9. 25-T.Moehrig to LV 34 for 25 yards (1-D.Parker). LV-25-T.Moehrig was injured during the play.

Quarterback report card

Marcus Jones led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Marcus JonesMarcus Jones (New England Patriots) · 38 dropbacks · 63.2% completion · +1.7% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.10 total EPA
  • Jimmy GaroppoloJimmy Garoppolo (Las Vegas Raiders) · 25 dropbacks · 56.0% completion · -5.4% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +4.07 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew England PatriotsLas Vegas Raiders
Offensive EPA/play-0.029+0.011
Offensive success rate45.3%37.6%
Pass EPA/play-0.087+0.292
Rush EPA/play+0.184-0.371
Defensive EPA/play-0.011+0.029
Defensive success rate62.4%54.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New England Patriots -0.03, Las Vegas Raiders +0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New England Patriots: -0.03 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
  • Las Vegas Raiders: +0.01 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 9 drives, +0.91 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • New England Patriots: 9 drives, -2.19 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Jakobi MeyersLas Vegas Raiders — Jakobi Meyers (Jimmy Garoppolo pass) (Q2 12:27)
  • Ezekiel ElliottNew England Patriots — Ezekiel Elliott (Q3 8:59)
  • Rhamondre StevensonNew England Patriots — Rhamondre Stevenson (Q4 3:36)

Field goals

  • Daniel CarlsonLas Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q1 6:57)
  • Chad RylandNew England Patriots — Chad Ryland (Q2 8:42)
  • Daniel CarlsonLas Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q2 0:14)
  • Daniel CarlsonLas Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q2 0:10)
  • Daniel CarlsonLas Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q3 3:58)
  • Daniel CarlsonLas Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q4 13:06)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the NE 6 (Q1 6:57) — (6:57) 2-D.Carlson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole..

The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 13–3. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NE 12 (Q2 12:27) — (12:27) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 16-J.Meyers for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 12:22) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the LV 24 (Q2 8:42) — (8:42) 37-C.Ryland 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the NE 19 (Q2 0:14) — (:14) 2-D.Carlson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LV 35 (Q2 0:10) — 2-D.Carlson kicks 65 yards from LV 35 to end zone, Touchback..

The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–3. New England Patriots found the end zone from the LV 2 (Q3 8:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 15-E.Elliott. 15-E.Elliott up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q3 8:56) — 37-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the NE 12 (Q3 3:58) — (3:58) 2-D.Carlson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole..

The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–5. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the NE 6 (Q4 13:06) — (13:06) 2-D.Carlson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q4 3:36) — (3:36) 38-R.Stevenson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 3:33) — 37-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.; Las Vegas Raiders registered a safety from the LV 96 (Q4 1:52) — (1:52) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones sacked in End Zone for -4 yards, SAFETY (sack split by 91-B.Nichols and 98-M.Crosby)..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • New England Patriots (Q2 3:48) — (3:48) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass deep right intended for 85-H.Henry INTERCEPTED by 25-T.Moehrig at LV 9. 25-T.Moehrig to LV 34 for 25 yards (1-D.Parker). LV-25-T.Moehrig was injured during the play. [WPA -15.3% · EPA -5.19]
  • New England Patriots (Q4 1:52) — (1:52) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones sacked in End Zone for -4 yards, SAFETY (sack split by 91-B.Nichols and 98-M.Crosby). [WPA -13.5% · EPA -1.42]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 3:43) — (3:43) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle intended for 17-D.Adams INTERCEPTED by 48-Ja.Tavai (5-J.Peppers) at NE 14. 48-Ja.Tavai to NE 14 for no gain (68-A.James). LV-17-D.Adams was injured du [WPA -10.5% · EPA -4.92]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 7:39) — (7:39) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass deep middle to 11-T.Tucker to NE 21 for 48 yards (31-Jo.Jones). NE-31-Jo.Jones was injured during the play. [WPA +10.1% · EPA +3.98]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 8:33) — (8:33) 2-D.Carlson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, NULLIFIED by Penalty, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole. PENALTY on NE-96-S.Roberts, Leverage, 12 yards, enforced at NE 23 - No Play. [WPA +10.0% · EPA +2.79]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New England Patriots (Q2 3:48) — (3:48) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass deep right intended for 85-H.Henry INTERCEPTED by 25-T.Moehrig at LV 9. 25-T.Moehrig to LV 34 for 25 yards (1-D.Parker). LV-25-T.Moehrig was injured during the play. [WPA -15.3% · EPA -5.19]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 3:43) — (3:43) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle intended for 17-D.Adams INTERCEPTED by 48-Ja.Tavai (5-J.Peppers) at NE 14. 48-Ja.Tavai to NE 14 for no gain (68-A.James). LV-17-D.Adams was injured du [WPA -10.5% · EPA -4.92]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 7:39) — (7:39) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass deep middle to 11-T.Tucker to NE 21 for 48 yards (31-Jo.Jones). NE-31-Jo.Jones was injured during the play. [WPA +10.1% · EPA +3.98]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep left to 87-M.Mayer to NE 23 for 32 yards (31-Jo.Jones). [WPA +7.3% · EPA +3.35]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 6:57 · NE 6 · Score 0-3
    (6:57) 2-D.Carlson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
  2. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 12:27 · NE 12 · Score 0-9
    (12:27) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 16-J.Meyers for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 12:22 · NE 15 · Score 0-10
    2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
  4. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 8:42 · LV 24 · Score 3-10
    (8:42) 37-C.Ryland 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
  5. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 0:14 · NE 19 · Score 3-13
    (:14) 2-D.Carlson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
  6. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 0:10 · LV 35 · Score 3-13
    2-D.Carlson kicks 65 yards from LV 35 to end zone, Touchback.
  7. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 8:59 · LV 2 · Score 9-13
    (8:59) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 15-E.Elliott. 15-E.Elliott up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 8:56 · LV 15 · Score 10-13
    37-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
  9. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 3:58 · NE 12 · Score 10-16
    (3:58) 2-D.Carlson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
  10. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 13:06 · NE 6 · Score 10-19
    (13:06) 2-D.Carlson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
  11. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 3:36 · LV 1 · Score 16-19
    (3:36) 38-R.Stevenson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 3:33 · LV 15 · Score 17-19
    37-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
  13. Las Vegas Raiders Safety (+2) — Q4 1:52 · LV 96 · Score 17-21
    (1:52) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones sacked in End Zone for -4 yards, SAFETY (sack split by 91-B.Nichols and 98-M.Crosby).

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.
  • Michael Mayer (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Jimmy Garoppolo (LV) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New England Patriots vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2023-10-15?

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the New England Patriots 21-17 in Week 6, 2023.

What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Q1: New England Patriots 0, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q2: New England Patriots 3, Las Vegas Raiders 13; Q3: New England Patriots 7, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q4: New England Patriots 7, Las Vegas Raiders 5; Final: New England Patriots 17, Las Vegas Raiders 21.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Meyers (J. Garoppolo pass) (Q2 12:27) New England Patriots touchdown — E. Elliott (Q3 8:59) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Stevenson (Q4 3:36) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q1 6:57, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — C. Ryland (Q2 8:42, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q2 0:14, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q2 0:10, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q3 3:58, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q4 13:06, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Marcus Jones (New England Patriots), 63.2% completion, +1.7% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.10 total passing EPA. Jimmy Garoppolo (Las Vegas Raiders), 56.0% completion, -5.4% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +4.07 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Michael Mayer (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.79 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.35 EPA): (:14) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep left to 87-M.Mayer to NE 23 for 32 yards (31-Jo.Jones)..

Was New England Patriots vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 21-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

New England Patriots

Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W