Final2021 Week 17

Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN

Las Vegas Raiders vs Indianapolis Colts, Week 17 2021

Las Vegas Raiders

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Indianapolis Colts

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Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Raiders7601023
Colts0107320

LV 23IND 20 Final

  • Passing leader

    Derek Carr

    LV · QB

    12.2PPR pts

    24/31, 255 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Hunter Renfrow

    LV · WR

    20.6PPR pts

    7 REC, 76 YDS, 1 TD

  • Colts leader

    Jonathan Taylor

    IND · RB

    18.4PPR pts

    20 ATT, 108 YDS, 1 TD, 1 REC, 6 REC YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Shaquille Leonard

    IND

    1 INT, 8 TKL

Raiders 23, Colts 20: Las Vegas rallies in the fourth quarter

Las Vegas led 13–10 at halftime to win 23–20. The Raiders finished with a 326–262 edge in total offense and averaged 5.3 yards per play.

The Colts went 3-for-11 on third down.

Key advantages

  • +0.4 yards/play LV 5.3 · IND 4.9
  • +64 total yards LV 326 · IND 262
  • +16% third-down rate LV 43% · IND 27%

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Raiders Won

Las Vegas won the efficiency, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Raiders vs Colts
RaidersStatColts
5.3Yards per play4.9
326Total yards262
43%Third-down conversion27%
Other team stats
61Plays54
2Turnovers0
31:03Time of possession28:57

Scoring Summary

The Raiders scored two touchdowns and three field goals; the Colts scored two touchdowns and two field goals.

Scoring plays, Raiders vs Colts
TimeTeamPlayLVIND
1st quarter
7:51LVJosh Jacobs 2-yard TD run Takes leadDaniel Carlson XP70
2nd quarter
14:12LVDaniel Carlson 47-yard FG Extends lead100
10:07INDMichael Badgley 46-yard FG103
1:47LVDaniel Carlson 44-yard FG Extends lead133
0:01INDJonathan Taylor 1-yard TD runMichael Badgley XP1310
3rd quarter
11:28INDCarson Wentz → T.Y. Hilton, 45-yard TD Takes leadMichael Badgley XP1317
4th quarter
11:18LVDerek Carr → Hunter Renfrow, 11-yard TD Takes leadDaniel Carlson XP2017
1:56INDMichael Badgley 41-yard FG Ties game2020
0:00LVDaniel Carlson 33-yard FG Game winner2320

Fantasy Points: Raiders vs Colts, Week 17 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. Hunter RenfrowLVWR20.6 PTSWR8
  2. Zay JonesLVWR19.9 PTSWR11
  3. Jonathan TaylorINDRB18.4 PTSRB15
  4. Josh JacobsLVRB18.0 PTSRB16

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Derek CarrLVQB12.2QB2124/3125512———84.7
Carson WentzINDQB10.9QB2316/2714810310086.7Start/Sit →
Marcus MariotaLVQB0.6QB330/1000316039.6Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Hunter RenfrowLVWR20.6WR8WR———97761
Zay JonesLVWR19.9WR11WR1-101081200
Jonathan TaylorINDRB18.4RB15RB2010812160Start/Sit →
Josh JacobsLVRB18.0RB16RB1663144170Start/Sit →
T.Y. HiltonINDWR11.5WR36WR———31451
Michael PittmanINDWR10.7WR39WR———66470
Nyheim Miller-HinesINDRB5.8RB42RB24044140
Mo Alie-CoxINDTE4.8TE32TE———53280Start/Sit →
Jalen RichardLVRB3.3RB56RB14011190
Peyton BarberLVRB2.2RB66RB6302290
Foster MoreauLVTE1.9TE41TE———1190Start/Sit →
Zach PascalINDWR1.8WR102WR———2180
DeSean JacksonLVWR1.5WR104WR———3150
Deon JacksonINDRB0.0—RB100————
Bryan EdwardsLVWR0.0—WR———2000
Ashton DulinINDWR0.0—WR———1000Start/Sit →
Dezmon PatmonINDWR0.0—WR———1000

Fantasy Usage

Las Vegas Raiders

Snap Share

  1. Foster MoreauTE62 snaps100%
  2. Zay JonesWR48 snaps77%
  3. Bryan EdwardsWR46 snaps74%
  4. Hunter RenfrowWR43 snaps69%
  5. Josh JacobsRB38 snaps61%

Target Share32 targets

  1. Zay Jones31%, 10 targets
  2. Hunter Renfrow28%, 9 targets
  3. Josh Jacobs13%, 4 targets
  4. DeSean Jackson9%, 3 targets
  5. Peyton Barber6%, 2 targets
  6. Other13%, 4 targets

Carry Share27 carries

  1. Josh Jacobs59%, 16 carries
  2. Peyton Barber22%, 6 carries
  3. Marcus Mariota11%, 3 carries
  4. Jalen Richard4%, 1 carries
  5. Zay Jones4%, 1 carries

Indianapolis Colts

Snap Share

  1. Michael PittmanWR56 snaps95%
  2. Jonathan TaylorRB42 snaps71%
  3. T.Y. HiltonWR37 snaps63%
  4. Mo Alie-CoxTE34 snaps58%
  5. Zach PascalWR34 snaps58%

Target Share24 targets

  1. Michael Pittman25%, 6 targets
  2. Mo Alie-Cox21%, 5 targets
  3. Nyheim Miller-Hines17%, 4 targets
  4. T.Y. Hilton13%, 3 targets
  5. Zach Pascal8%, 2 targets
  6. Other17%, 4 targets

Carry Share26 carries

  1. Jonathan Taylor77%, 20 carries
  2. Carson Wentz12%, 3 carries
  3. Nyheim Miller-Hines8%, 2 carries
  4. Deon Jackson4%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Foster MoreauLVTE62100%13%0
Michael PittmanINDWR5695%625%0
Zay JonesLVWR4877%1031%1
Bryan EdwardsLVWR4674%26%0
Jonathan TaylorINDRB4271%28%20
Hunter RenfrowLVWR4369%928%0
T.Y. HiltonINDWR3763%313%0
Josh JacobsLVRB3861%413%16
Mo Alie-CoxINDTE3458%521%0
Zach PascalINDWR3458%28%0
Ashton DulinINDWR2847%14%0
Jack DoyleINDTE2237%00%0
Nyheim Miller-HinesINDRB2136%417%2
DeSean JacksonLVWR1626%39%0
Kylen GransonINDTE1424%00%0
Jalen RichardLVRB1321%13%1
Daniel HelmLVTE1321%00%0
Peyton BarberLVRB1118%26%6
Dezmon PatmonINDWR47%14%0
Tyron Billy-JohnsonLVWR46%00%0
Nick BowersLVTE46%00%0
Deon JacksonINDRB12%00%1

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+6.4T.Y. Hilton11.5 PTS vs 5.1 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−4.0Peyton Barber3.2 PTS vs 7.2 xFP
  • Highest expected volume17.5 xFPZay Jones19.9 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Zay JonesLV · WR19.917.5+2.477%31% tgt—014%1031%
Josh JacobsLV · RB18.017.0+1.061%59% car—01659%413%
Jonathan TaylorIND · RB18.416.2+2.271%77% car—02077%28%
Hunter RenfrowLV · WR20.615.2+5.469%28% tgt—000%928%
Carson WentzIND · QB10.913.8−2.9100%27 att—27312%00%
Derek CarrLV · QB12.213.6−1.498%31 att—3100%00%
Michael Pittman Jr.IND · WR10.710.1+0.695%25% tgt—000%625%
Mo Alie-CoxIND · TE5.88.4−2.658%21% tgt—000%521%
Nyheim HinesIND · —5.88.0−2.2—17% tgt—028%417%
Peyton BarberLV · RB3.27.2−4.018%22% car—0622%26%
DeSean JacksonLV · WR1.55.1−3.626%9% tgt—000%39%
T.Y. HiltonIND · WR11.55.1+6.463%13% tgt—000%313%
Bryan EdwardsLV · WR0.03.4−3.474%6% tgt—000%26%
Zach PascalIND · WR1.83.4−1.658%8% tgt—000%28%
Marcus MariotaLV · QB1.62.4−0.88%1 att—1311%00%
Jalen RichardLV · RB3.32.3+1.021%4% car—014%13%
Ashton DulinIND · WR0.01.7−1.747%4% tgt—000%14%
Dezmon PatmonIND · WR0.01.7−1.77%4% tgt—000%14%
Foster MoreauLV · TE1.91.7+0.2100%3% tgt—000%13%
Deon JacksonIND · RB0.00.6−0.62%4% car—014%00%

Team totals: Raiders 32 targets and 27 carries; Colts 24 targets and 26 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Derek Carr

LV · QB · 12.2 pts on 13.6 expected

24 of 31 passing for 255 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.6 expected.

Carson Wentz

IND · QB · 10.9 pts on 13.8 expected

16 of 27 passing for 148 yards, 1 touchdown; 3 carries for 10 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.8 expected.

Start/Sit: Carson Wentz →

Zay Jones Strong role

LV · WR · 19.9 pts on 17.5 expected

10 targets (31% of the team's), 8 catches for 120 yards; 1 carry (4% of the team's) for -1 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.5 expected.

Josh Jacobs

LV · RB · 18.0 pts on 17.0 expected

4 targets (13% of the team's), 4 catches for 17 yards; 16 carries (59% of the team's) for 63 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.0 expected.

Start/Sit: Josh Jacobs →

Jonathan Taylor Strong role

IND · RB · 18.4 pts on 16.2 expected

2 targets (8% of the team's), 1 catch for 6 yards; 20 carries (77% of the team's) for 108 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.2 expected.

Start/Sit: Jonathan Taylor →

Michael Pittman Jr.

IND · WR · 10.7 pts on 10.1 expected

6 targets (25% of the team's), 6 catches for 47 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.1 expected.

Hunter Renfrow Ran hot

LV · WR · 20.6 pts on 15.2 expected

9 targets (28% of the team's), 7 catches for 76 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

T.Y. Hilton Ran hot

IND · WR · 11.5 pts on 5.1 expected

3 targets (13% of the team's), 1 catch for 45 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 5.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Las Vegas Raiders

  • Stock up: Zay Jones played 77% of the snaps, up from a 53% season average.
  • Stock up: Foster Moreau played 100% of the snaps, up from a 62% season average.

Indianapolis Colts

  • Stock up: Ashton Dulin played 47% of the snaps, up from a 29% season average.
  • Stock down: Zach Pascal played 58% of the snaps, down from a 85% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Raiders defense and Colts defense
Points allowed toRaiders DColts D
QBs17.116.6
RBs26.819.5
WRs27.932.8
TEs14.914.4

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Indianapolis opened at 74% win probability, climbed as high as 83%, then lost.

Colts win probability

Colts win probability by game minuteColts started at 74%, stood at 55% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 9 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +28Taylor 1-yd TD run27% → 55%Q2 0:01
  2. +27Wentz → Hilton, 45-yd TD53% → 81%Q3 11:28
  3. −42Carr → Renfrow, 11-yd TD83% → 41%Q4 11:18
  4. +41Badgley 41-yd FG13% → 54%Q4 1:56
  5. −50Carlson 33-yd FG50% → <1%Q4 0:00

Swing in Colts win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Raiders vs Colts
Las Vegas RaidersMeasureIndianapolis Colts
61Plays54
56%Pass rate52%
7.1Yds / dropback5.0
3.1Yds / carry4.7
6/14Third downs3/11

Efficiency edge Las Vegas ran 7 more plays and gained 2.1 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • LV Jones 31% · Renfrow 28% · Jacobs 13%
  • IND Pittman 25% · Alie-Cox 21% · Hines 17%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Raiders vs Colts
ResultLVIND
Touchdowns22
Field goals32
Punts25
Turnovers20

IND turnover edge: +2

  • The Raiders opened the scoring on their first possession, a 12-play, 75-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 19 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
LVQ1 15:0012757:09Touchdown
INDQ1 7:51301:34Punt
LVQ1 6:17371:39Interception
INDQ1 4:385101:56Punt
LVQ1 2:42763:30Field goal
INDQ2 14:127474:05Field goal
LVQ2 10:07351:37Punt
INDQ2 8:303-42:13Punt
LVQ2 6:179314:30Field goal
INDQ2 1:4710601:46Touchdown
LVQ2 0:01000:01End of half
INDQ3 15:006753:32Touchdown
LVQ3 11:286193:38Interception
INDQ3 7:50593:23Punt
LVQ3 4:278363:42Punt
INDQ3 0:45331:06Punt
LVQ4 14:396623:21Touchdown
INDQ4 11:1814539:22Field goal
LVQ4 1:5610601:56Field goal
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Raiders vs Colts Head-to-Head

The Raiders and Colts first met in 1970 and have played 23 times since.

All-time series
12–11Colts lead, 23 meetings since 1970
Postseason
1–1Raiders won in 1977; Colts won in 1970
Largest Raiders win
16–01991
Largest Colts win
40–62025

Since 2021

3–1 Colts lead

4 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. C = Colts win, R = Raiders win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Raiders vs Colts
RaidersStatColts
10-7Record9-8
22.0Points per game26.5
363.8Yards per game347.1
5.7Yards per play5.6
25.8Points allowed per game21.5
337.2Yards allowed per game343.2

Raiders vs Colts Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
IND −8.5Colts failed to cover by 11.5
Total
46.5Under: 43 points scored (by 3.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Colts27.520−7.5
Raiders19.023+4.0

The Raiders beat their implied total and the Colts fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Las Vegas Raiders

Against the spread
7–9
Over/under
7–9
ATS as favorite
2–5
ATS as underdog
5–4
ATS on the road
4–4

Indianapolis Colts

Against the spread
10–6
Over/under
8–8
ATS as favorite
4–3
ATS as underdog
6–3
ATS at home
4–5

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Raiders and Colts in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Raider or a Colt, these answer the week-to-week question.

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Raiders vs Colts Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Raiders vs Colts Week 17 game?

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Indianapolis Colts 23–20 in Week 17 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN, on January 2, 2022. See the Raiders' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Raiders vs Colts?

The final score was Raiders 23, Colts 20. The Raiders led 13–10 at halftime, and the second half went Raiders 10, Colts 10.

What happened in the Raiders vs Colts game?

Las Vegas led 13–10 at halftime to win 23–20. The Raiders finished with a 326–262 edge in total offense and averaged 5.3 yards per play. Hunter Renfrow led all players with 7 catches for 76 yards and a touchdown. The Raiders committed 2 turnovers, the Colts none.

What was the game-winning score in Raiders vs Colts?

Daniel Carlson's 33-yard field goal with 0:00 left in the fourth quarter gave the Raiders a 23–20 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Raiders vs Colts?

Hunter Renfrow led the game with 20.6 PPR fantasy points, the WR8 of Week 17, on 7 catches for 76 yards and a touchdown. Zay Jones was next with 19.9 (WR11).

Who led Raiders vs Colts in passing, rushing and receiving?

Derek Carr (LV) led all passers with 24 of 31 for 255 yards, a touchdown and 2 interceptions. Jonathan Taylor (IND) led in rushing with 20 carries for 108 yards and a touchdown. Zay Jones (LV) led in receiving with 8 catches for 120 yards.

How many fantasy points did Hunter Renfrow score against the Colts?

Hunter Renfrow scored 20.6 points in PPR leagues, 17.1 in half-PPR and 13.6 in standard scoring against the Colts in Week 17 of the 2021 season, on 7 catches for 76 yards and a touchdown. He drew 28% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Raiders vs Colts?

T.Y. Hilton outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 11.5 PPR points on 5.1 xFP (+6.4). Peyton Barber fell furthest short, with 3.2 points on 7.2 xFP (−4.0). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Raiders come back to beat the Colts?

The Raiders' chances of winning fell as low as 17% in the fourth quarter. Daniel Carlson's 33-yard field goal in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Daniel Carlson's 33-yard field goal then put them ahead for good.

What is the all-time Raiders vs Colts record?

The Colts lead the all-time series 12–11 across 23 meetings since 1970, including a 1–1 record in the postseason.

When did the Raiders and Colts last play before this game?

Before Week 17 of 2021, they last met in the 2020 season on December 13, 2020, when the Colts beat the Raiders 44–27.

Have the Raiders and Colts met in the playoffs?

Yes, 2 times, most recently in the 1977 playoffs. The Raiders are 1–1 against the Colts in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Raiders vs Colts?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Colts −8.5, making the Indianapolis Colts 8.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 46.5. That implied about 27.5 points for the Colts and 19.0 for the Raiders.

Did Raiders vs Colts go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 46.5, and the teams combined for 43 points, 3.5 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Raiders vs Colts?

The Raiders covered as 8.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Colts −8.5. The final margin was 3 points.