Raiders 20–13 Patriots: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 2025

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

D. Maye (New England Patriots), 55.6% completion, +2.4% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +2.38 total passing EPA. G. Smith (Las Vegas Raiders), 63.2% completion, +9.6% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +14.37 total passing EPA.

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

G. Smith (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.37 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+4.11 EPA): (12:23) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 1-T.Tucker for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Las Vegas Raiders
Final score: Las Vegas Raiders 20–13 New England Patriots
Halftime: Las Vegas Raiders 7–10 New England Patriots at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Geno Smith
Top passer: Drake Maye
Biggest EPA play: (12:23) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 1-T.Tucker for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2025-09-07

Game summary

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the New England Patriots 20–13 on 2025-09-07, overcoming New England Patriots's 10–7 halftime lead. Geno Smith posted a game-high +14.37 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Las Vegas Raiders	7	0	10	3	0	20
New England Patriots	7	3	0	3	0	13

Scoring Map

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

LVLas Vegas Raiders

NE 26

+1NE 15

LV 2

+1LV 15

+3LV 17

NE 3

+1NE 15

+3NE 32

+3NE 22

+3LV 26

NENew England Patriots

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 12:23TD
Tre Tucker
Points+6
Yard line
NE 26
Score
6-0
(12:23) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 1-T.Tucker for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 12:17XP
Daniel Carlson
Points+1
Yard line
NE 15
Score
7-0
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
NENew England Patriots
Q1 1:06TD
Demario Douglas
Points+6
Yard line
LV 2
Score
7-6
(1:06) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass short left to 3-D.Douglas for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NENew England Patriots
Q1 1:02XP
Andy Borregales
Points+1
Yard line
LV 15
Score
7-7
36-A.Borregales extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
NENew England Patriots
Q2 2:00FG
Andy Borregales
Points+3
Yard line
LV 17
Score
7-10
(2:00) 36-A.Borregales 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 9:44TD
Ashton Jeanty
Points+6
Yard line
NE 3
Score
13-10
(9:44) (Shotgun) 2-A.Jeanty up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 9:39XP
Daniel Carlson
Points+1
Yard line
NE 15
Score
14-10
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 0:56FG
Daniel Carlson
Points+3
Yard line
NE 32
Score
17-10
(:56) 8-D.Carlson 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 6:50FG
Daniel Carlson
Points+3
Yard line
NE 22
Score
20-10
(6:50) 8-D.Carlson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
NENew England Patriots
Q4 0:22FG
Andy Borregales
Points+3
Yard line
LV 26
Score
20-13
(:22) 36-A.Borregales 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Geno Smith · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +14.37 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
2Kayshon Boutte · New England Patriots · Receiving · +8.62 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
3Tre Tucker · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play
4Jakobi Meyers · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.19 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
5Michael Mayer · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.03 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
6Jack Bech · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.97 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.97 EPA/play
7Hunter Henry · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.94 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
8Dont'e Thornton Jr. · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.49 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.62 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

Geno Smith — LV · Passing

Geno Smith posted the highest total EPA (+14.37) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.

Geno Smith's top snap (+4.11 EPA): (12:23) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 1-T.Tucker for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

Drake Maye (New England Patriots) · 54 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +2.4% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +2.38 total EPA
Geno Smith (Las Vegas Raiders) · 38 dropbacks · 63.2% completion · +9.6% CPOE · +0.38 EPA/play · +14.37 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Las Vegas Raiders	New England Patriots
Offensive EPA/play	+0.082	-0.049
Offensive success rate	45.0%	44.0%
Pass EPA/play	+0.378	+0.044
Rush EPA/play	-0.357	-0.331
Defensive EPA/play	+0.049	-0.082
Defensive success rate	56.0%	55.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Las Vegas Raiders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Las Vegas Raiders: +0.08 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
New England Patriots: -0.05 EPA/play (36th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)

Las Vegas Raiders: 12 drives, +6.53 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
New England Patriots: 11 drives, -4.50 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Las Vegas Raiders — Tre Tucker (Geno Smith pass) (Q1 12:23)
New England Patriots — Demario Douglas (Drake Maye pass) (Q1 1:06)
Las Vegas Raiders — Ashton Jeanty (Q3 9:44)

Field goals

New England Patriots — Andy Borregales (Q2 2:00)
Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q3 0:56)
Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q4 6:50)
New England Patriots — Andy Borregales (Q4 0:22)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NE 26 (Q1 12:23) — (12:23) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 1-T.Tucker for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q1 12:17) — 8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the LV 2 (Q1 1:06) — (1:06) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass short left to 3-D.Douglas for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q1 1:02) — 36-A.Borregales extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer..

The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 3–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the LV 17 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 36-A.Borregales 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer..

The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NE 3 (Q3 9:44) — (9:44) (Shotgun) 2-A.Jeanty up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q3 9:39) — 8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the NE 32 (Q3 0:56) — (:56) 8-D.Carlson 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the NE 22 (Q4 6:50) — (6:50) 8-D.Carlson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the LV 26 (Q4 0:22) — (:22) 36-A.Borregales 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

New England Patriots (Q2 4:05) — (4:05) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass incomplete deep left to 13-M.Hollins. PENALTY on LV-36-K.Kelly, Defensive Pass Interference, 22 yards, enforced at LV 47 - No Play. [WPA +12.0% · EPA +3.43]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 12:23) — (12:23) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 1-T.Tucker for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.0% · EPA +4.11]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 0:56) — (:56) 8-D.Carlson 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole. [WPA +9.5% · EPA +1.65]
New England Patriots (Q3 12:23) — (12:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass deep right intended for 8-S.Diggs INTERCEPTED by 20-I.Pola-Mao [98-M.Crosby] at LV 29. 20-I.Pola-Mao to LV 29 for no gain (8-S.Diggs). [WPA -9.4% · EPA -3.68]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 3:56) — (3:56) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 89-B.Bowers pushed ob at NE 35 for 38 yards (31-C.Woodson). [WPA +9.2% · EPA +2.54]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 12:23) — (12:23) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 1-T.Tucker for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.0% · EPA +4.11]
New England Patriots (Q3 12:23) — (12:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass deep right intended for 8-S.Diggs INTERCEPTED by 20-I.Pola-Mao [98-M.Crosby] at LV 29. 20-I.Pola-Mao to LV 29 for no gain (8-S.Diggs). [WPA -9.4% · EPA -3.68]
New England Patriots (Q2 9:11) — (9:11) 36-A.Borregales 40 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer. [WPA -7.7% · EPA -3.57]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 6:30) — (6:30) 7-G.Smith pass deep left intended for 89-B.Bowers INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Hawkins (7-C.Davis) at NE 17. 21-J.Hawkins pushed ob at NE 18 for 1 yard (89-B.Bowers). [WPA -8.9% · EPA -3.48]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 12:23 · NE 26 · Score 6-0
(12:23) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 1-T.Tucker for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 12:17 · NE 15 · Score 7-0
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 1:06 · LV 2 · Score 7-6
(1:06) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass short left to 3-D.Douglas for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 1:02 · LV 15 · Score 7-7
36-A.Borregales extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 2:00 · LV 17 · Score 7-10
(2:00) 36-A.Borregales 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 9:44 · NE 3 · Score 13-10
(9:44) (Shotgun) 2-A.Jeanty up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 9:39 · NE 15 · Score 14-10
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 0:56 · NE 32 · Score 17-10
(:56) 8-D.Carlson 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 6:50 · NE 22 · Score 20-10
(6:50) 8-D.Carlson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 0:22 · LV 26 · Score 20-13
(:22) 36-A.Borregales 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer.

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.
Geno Smith (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Geno Smith (LV) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs New England Patriots on 2025-09-07?

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the New England Patriots 20-13 in Week 1, 2025.

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

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 7, New England Patriots 7; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 0, New England Patriots 3; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 10, New England Patriots 0; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 3, New England Patriots 3; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 20, New England Patriots 13.

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

Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — T. Tucker (G. Smith pass) (Q1 12:23) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Douglas (D. Maye pass) (Q1 1:06) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — A. Jeanty (Q3 9:44) New England Patriots field goal — A. Borregales (Q2 2:00, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q3 0:56, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q4 6:50, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — A. Borregales (Q4 0:22, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Drake Maye (New England Patriots), 55.6% completion, +2.4% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +2.38 total passing EPA. Geno Smith (Las Vegas Raiders), 63.2% completion, +9.6% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +14.37 total passing EPA.

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

Geno Smith (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.37 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+4.11 EPA): (12:23) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 1-T.Tucker for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

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

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 20-13 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Now 1-0 W

New England Patriots

Now 0-1 L

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