Quick answer
- Winner
- Washington Commanders
- Final score
- Washington Commanders 41–24 Las Vegas Raiders
- Halftime
- Las Vegas Raiders 10–23 Washington Commanders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Tre Tucker
- Top passer
- Geno Smith
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:12) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short middle to 11-L.McCaffrey for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN […
- Game date
- 2025-09-21
Game summary
The Washington Commanders beat the Las Vegas Raiders 41–24 on 2025-09-21. Tre Tucker posted a game-high +15.74 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 27 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 24 | |
| 7 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 0 | 41 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Tre Tucker · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +15.74 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play - 2

Geno Smith · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +11.60 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play - 3

Marcus Mariota · Washington Commanders · Passing · +11.25 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play - 4

Luke McCaffrey · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.77 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.26 EPA/play - 5

Jeremy McNichols · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +6.75 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.69 EPA/play - 6

Terry McLaurin · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.37 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play - 7

Geno Smith · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +4.01 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.00 EPA/play - 8

Jakobi Meyers · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.01 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.00 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
Tre Tucker — LV · Receiving
Tre Tucker posted the highest total EPA (+15.74) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.75 EPA per play.
Tre Tucker's top snap (+5.50 EPA): (3:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle to 1-T.Tucker for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+6.43 EPA): Marcus Mariota — (2:12) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short middle to 11-L.McCaffrey for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN [45-D.White].
Quarterback report card
Geno Smith led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Geno Smith (Las Vegas Raiders) · 36 dropbacks · 52.8% completion · +11.7% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +11.60 total EPA
Marcus Mariota (Washington Commanders) · 25 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +14.6% CPOE · +0.45 EPA/play · +11.25 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.021 | +0.222 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.8% | 53.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.322 | +0.450 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.334 | +0.039 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.222 | +0.021 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.1% | 60.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Washington Commanders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs -0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Las Vegas Raiders: -0.02 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
- Washington Commanders: +0.22 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: 12 drives, -1.76 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 12 drives, +16.86 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Washington Commanders — Marcus Mariota 
Las Vegas Raiders — Tre Tucker (Geno Smith pass) 
Washington Commanders — Jeremy McNichols 
Washington Commanders — Jaylin Lane 
Washington Commanders — Jacory Croskey-Merritt 
Las Vegas Raiders — Tre Tucker (Geno Smith pass) 
Las Vegas Raiders — Tre Tucker (Geno Smith pass) 
Washington Commanders — Luke McCaffrey (Marcus Mariota pass)
Field goals

Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson
Washington Commanders — Matt Gay
Washington Commanders — Matt Gay
Washington Commanders — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the LV 2 (Q1 11:56) — (11:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota scrambles up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q1 11:51) — 16-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the WAS 19 (Q1 9:49) — (9:49) 8-D.Carlson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 16–7. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the LV 28 (Q2 10:00) — (10:00) 16-M.Gay 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the WAS 10 (Q2 4:26) — (4:26) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 1-T.Tucker for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 4:20) — 8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the LV 60 (Q2 3:42) — (3:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-J.McNichols up the middle for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 3:31) — 16-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the LV 37 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 16-M.Gay 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal (Q2 0:00) — END QUARTER 2.
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the WAS 66 (Q3 9:54); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the LV 7 (Q3 9:35) — 16-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q3 3:07) — (3:07) (Shotgun) 73-T.Scott reported in as eligible. 22-J.Croskey-Merritt up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q3 3:03) — 16-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way..
The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 14–13. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the WAS 10 (Q4 13:03) — (13:03) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 1-T.Tucker for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the WAS 61 (Q4 3:45) — (3:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle to 1-T.Tucker for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders registered a safety from the WAS 2 (Q4 3:42) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-G.Smith pass to 89-B.Bowers is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the LV 43 (Q4 2:12) — (2:12) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short middle to 11-L.McCaffrey for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN [45-D.White].; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the LV 15 (Q4 2:05) — 16-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 3:42) — (3:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-J.McNichols up the middle for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 15:00) — 8-D.Carlson kicks 61 yards from LV 35 to WAS 4. 1-D.Samuel to LV 27 for 69 yards (27-T.McCollum).
- Washington Commanders (Q1 8:02) — (8:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota right end to LV 27 for 22 yards (99-T.Booker). FUMBLES (99-T.Booker), touched at LV 21, RECOVERED by LV-36-K.Kelly at LV 21. 36-K.Kelly to LV 24 for 3 yards (19
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 4:26) — (4:26) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 1-T.Tucker for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 6:27) — (6:27) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle to 1-T.Tucker to WAS 24 for 17 yards (54-B.Wagner).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 2:12) — (2:12) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short middle to 11-L.McCaffrey for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN [45-D.White].
- Washington Commanders (Q2 3:42) — (3:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-J.McNichols up the middle for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 9:54) — (9:54) 6-A.Cole punts 56 yards to WAS 10, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer. 83-J.Lane for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LV-26-D.Porter, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 8 yards, enforced between downs.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 3:45) — (3:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle to 1-T.Tucker for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 11:56 · LV 2 · Score 0-6
(11:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota scrambles up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 11:51 · LV 15 · Score 0-7
16-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 9:49 · WAS 19 · Score 3-7
(9:49) 8-D.Carlson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 10:00 · LV 28 · Score 3-10
(10:00) 16-M.Gay 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 4:26 · WAS 10 · Score 9-10
(4:26) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 1-T.Tucker for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 4:20 · WAS 15 · Score 10-10
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 3:42 · LV 60 · Score 10-16
(3:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-J.McNichols up the middle for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 3:31 · LV 15 · Score 10-17
16-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · LV 37 · Score 10-20
(:04) 16-M.Gay 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · Score 10-20
END QUARTER 2
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 9:54 · WAS 66 · Score 10-26
(9:54) 6-A.Cole punts 56 yards to WAS 10, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer. 83-J.Lane for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LV-26-D.Porter, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 8 yards, enforced between downs.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 9:35 · LV 7 · Score 10-27
16-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 3:07 · LV 1 · Score 10-33
(3:07) (Shotgun) 73-T.Scott reported in as eligible. 22-J.Croskey-Merritt up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 3:03 · LV 15 · Score 10-34
16-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 13:03 · WAS 10 · Score 16-34
(13:03) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 1-T.Tucker for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 3:45 · WAS 61 · Score 22-34
(3:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle to 1-T.Tucker for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders Safety (+2) — Q4 3:42 · WAS 2 · Score 24-34
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-G.Smith pass to 89-B.Bowers is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 2:12 · LV 43 · Score 24-40
(2:12) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short middle to 11-L.McCaffrey for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN [45-D.White].
Washington Commanders TD (+7) — Q4 2:05 · LV 15 · Score 24-41
16-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-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.
- Tre Tucker (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Geno Smith (LV) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Marcus Mariota (WAS) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Washington Commanders on 2025-09-21?
The Washington Commanders beat the Las Vegas Raiders 41-24 in Week 3, 2025.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Washington Commanders 7; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Washington Commanders 16; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Washington Commanders 14; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 14, Washington Commanders 13; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 24, Washington Commanders 41.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Washington Commanders?
Washington Commanders touchdown — M. Mariota (Q1 11:56) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — T. Tucker (G. Smith pass) (Q2 4:26) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. McNichols (Q2 3:42) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Lane (Q3 9:54) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Croskey-Merritt (Q3 3:07) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — T. Tucker (G. Smith pass) (Q4 13:03) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — T. Tucker (G. Smith pass) (Q4 3:45) Washington Commanders touchdown — L. McCaffrey (M. Mariota pass) (Q4 2:12) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q1 9:49, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — M. Gay (Q2 10:00, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — M. Gay (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Washington Commanders?
Geno Smith (Las Vegas Raiders), 52.8% completion, +11.7% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +11.60 total passing EPA. Marcus Mariota (Washington Commanders), 60.0% completion, +14.6% CPOE, +0.45 EPA per dropback, +11.25 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Washington Commanders?
Tre Tucker (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.74 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+5.50 EPA): (3:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle to 1-T.Tucker for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
Washington Commanders
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W