Final/OT2021 Week 3

Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV

Miami Dolphins vs Las Vegas Raiders, Week 3 2021

Miami Dolphins

Away

28

Las Vegas Raiders

HomeWon

31

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4OTFinal
Dolphins140011328
Raiders21076631

MIA 28LV 31 Final/OT

  • Passing leader

    Derek Carr

    LV · QB

    22.2PPR pts

    26/43, 386 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Peyton Barber

    LV · RB

    23.2PPR pts

    23 ATT, 111 YDS, 1 TD, 3 REC, 31 REC YDS

  • Dolphins leader

    Jacoby Brissett

    MIA · QB

    20.3PPR pts

    32/49, 215 YDS, 1 RUSH TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Elandon Roberts

    MIA

    1 INT, 1 TD, 6 TKL

Raiders 31, Dolphins 28: Las Vegas wins it in overtime

Las Vegas trailed 14–12 at halftime, regulation ended 25–25, and the Raiders won it 31–28 in overtime. The Raiders finished with a 497–330 edge in total offense and averaged 6.1 yards per play.

The Dolphins went 6-for-18 on third down, while the Raiders kept the ball for 38:47.

Key advantages

  • +1.9 yards/play LV 6.1 · MIA 4.2
  • +167 total yards LV 497 · MIA 330
  • +20% third-down rate LV 53% · MIA 33%

Game Highlights

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Why the Raiders Won

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

Team stats comparison, Dolphins vs Raiders
DolphinsStatRaiders
4.2Yards per play6.1
330Total yards497
33%Third-down conversion53%
Other team stats
78Plays81
0Turnovers1
31:13Time of possession38:47

Scoring Summary

The Raiders scored three touchdowns, three field goals, and one safety; the Dolphins scored three touchdowns and two field goals.

Scoring plays, Dolphins vs Raiders
TimeTeamPlayMIALV
1st quarter
6:34MIAElandon Roberts 85-yard interception return TD Takes leadJason Sanders XP70
3:07MIAMalcolm Brown 24-yard TD run Extends leadJason Sanders XP140
0:32LVSafetyJaylen Waddle tackled in the end zone142
2nd quarter
11:36LVDaniel Carlson 50-yard FG145
1:56LVDerek Carr → Alec Ingold, 1-yard TDDaniel Carlson XP1412
3rd quarter
7:17LVDerek Carr → Hunter Renfrow, 12-yard TD Takes leadDaniel Carlson XP1419
4th quarter
13:47LVPeyton Barber 1-yard TD run Extends leadXP missed1425
8:30MIAJason Sanders 46-yard FG1725
0:02MIAJacoby Brissett 1-yard TD run Ties gameJacoby Brissett → William Fuller V, 2-pt conversion2525
Overtime
6:27LVDaniel Carlson 38-yard FG Takes lead2528
2:49MIAJason Sanders 50-yard FG Ties game2828
0:00LVDaniel Carlson 22-yard FG Game winner2831

Fantasy Points: Dolphins vs Raiders, Week 3 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. Derek CarrLVQB22.2 PTSQB11
  2. Peyton BarberLVRB22.2 PTSRB8
  3. Jacoby BrissettMIAQB19.3 PTSQB13
  4. Hunter RenfrowLVWR18.7 PTSWR15

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Derek CarrLVQB22.2QB1126/43386212-2095.7
Jacoby BrissettMIAQB19.3QB1332/4921500737174.8Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Peyton BarberLVRB22.2RB8RB23111153310
Hunter RenfrowLVWR18.7WR15WR———65771
Mike GesickiMIATE18.6TE3TE———1210860Start/Sit →
Jaylen WaddleMIAWR16.8WR21WR———1312580Start/Sit →
Henry RuggsLVWR12.5WR34WR17074780
Bryan EdwardsLVWR11.9WR40WR———53890
Myles GaskinMIARB10.4RB30RB136506390
Darren WallerLVTE10.4TE13TE———75540Start/Sit →
Malcolm BrownMIARB9.1RB31RB73112000
Kenyan DrakeLVRB8.7RB32RB824063330
DeVante ParkerMIAWR8.2WR58WR———74420
William FullerMIAWR7.0WR63WR———63200
Zay JonesLVWR2.5WR101WR———11150
Foster MoreauLVTE1.8TE43TE———2180Start/Sit →
Durham SmytheMIATE0.0—TE———1000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Miami Dolphins

Snap Share

  1. Jaylen WaddleWR73 snaps88%
  2. DeVante ParkerWR64 snaps77%
  3. Mike GesickiTE55 snaps66%
  4. William FullerWR51 snaps61%
  5. Myles GaskinRB43 snaps52%

Target Share47 targets

  1. Jaylen Waddle28%, 13 targets
  2. Mike Gesicki26%, 12 targets
  3. DeVante Parker15%, 7 targets
  4. William Fuller13%, 6 targets
  5. Myles Gaskin13%, 6 targets
  6. Other6%, 3 targets

Carry Share27 carries

  1. Myles Gaskin48%, 13 carries
  2. Malcolm Brown26%, 7 carries
  3. Jacoby Brissett26%, 7 carries

Las Vegas Raiders

Snap Share

  1. Darren WallerTE66 snaps80%
  2. Bryan EdwardsWR63 snaps76%
  3. Henry RuggsWR48 snaps58%
  4. Peyton BarberRB47 snaps57%
  5. Foster MoreauTE47 snaps57%

Target Share39 targets

  1. Darren Waller18%, 7 targets
  2. Henry Ruggs18%, 7 targets
  3. Kenyan Drake15%, 6 targets
  4. Hunter Renfrow15%, 6 targets
  5. Peyton Barber13%, 5 targets
  6. Other21%, 8 targets

Carry Share34 carries

  1. Peyton Barber68%, 23 carries
  2. Kenyan Drake24%, 8 carries
  3. Derek Carr6%, 2 carries
  4. Henry Ruggs3%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Jaylen WaddleMIAWR7388%1328%0
Darren WallerLVTE6680%718%0
DeVante ParkerMIAWR6477%715%0
Bryan EdwardsLVWR6376%513%0
Mike GesickiMIATE5566%1226%0
William FullerMIAWR5161%613%0
Henry RuggsLVWR4858%718%1
Peyton BarberLVRB4757%513%23
Foster MoreauLVTE4757%25%0
Hunter RenfrowLVWR4352%615%0
Myles GaskinMIARB4352%613%13
Kenyan DrakeLVRB3643%615%8
Malcolm BrownMIARB3441%24%7
Durham SmytheMIATE3441%12%0
Adam ShaheenMIATE2834%00%0
Mack HollinsMIAWR2429%00%0
Zay JonesLVWR2227%13%0
Derek CarrierLVTE1012%00%0
Willie SneadLVWR56%00%0
Salvon AhmedMIARB56%00%0
Jakeem GrantMIAWR22%00%0
Hunter LongMIATE22%00%0

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+8.6Hunter Renfrow18.7 PTS vs 10.1 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−8.0Myles Gaskin10.4 PTS vs 18.4 xFP
  • Highest expected volume26.0 xFPJacoby Brissett20.3 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Jacoby BrissettMIA · QB20.326.0−5.7100%49 att—49726%00%
Peyton BarberLV · RB23.223.20.057%66% car—02366%513%
Jaylen WaddleMIA · WR17.821.9−4.188%28% tgt—000%1328%
Derek CarrLV · QB22.220.2+2.0100%43 att—4326%00%
Mike GesickiMIA · TE18.620.2−1.666%26% tgt—000%1226%
Myles GaskinMIA · RB10.418.4−8.052%48% car—01348%613%
Kenyan DrakeLV · RB8.715.2−6.543%23% car—0823%615%
Henry Ruggs IIILV · WR12.512.4+0.158%18% tgt—013%718%
Darren WallerLV · TE10.411.8−1.480%18% tgt—000%718%
DeVante ParkerMIA · WR8.211.8−3.677%15% tgt—000%715%
Hunter RenfrowLV · WR18.710.1+8.652%15% tgt—000%615%
William Fuller VMIA · WR7.010.1−3.161%13% tgt—000%613%
Bryan EdwardsLV · WR11.98.4+3.576%13% tgt—000%513%
Malcolm BrownMIA · RB9.17.9+1.241%26% car—0726%24%
Foster MoreauLV · TE1.83.4−1.657%5% tgt—000%25%
Alec IngoldLV · RB7.12.3+4.8—3% car—013%13%
Durham SmytheMIA · TE0.01.7−1.741%2% tgt—000%12%
Zay JonesLV · WR2.51.7+0.827%3% tgt—000%13%

Team totals: Dolphins 47 targets and 27 carries; Raiders 40 targets and 35 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

Jacoby Brissett Unlucky

MIA · QB · 20.3 pts on 26.0 expected

32 of 49 passing for 215 yards; 7 carries for 37 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 26.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Jacoby Brissett →

Derek Carr

LV · QB · 22.2 pts on 20.2 expected

26 of 43 passing for 386 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception; 2 carries for -2 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 20.2 expected.

Jaylen Waddle

MIA · WR · 17.8 pts on 21.9 expected

13 targets (28% of the team's), 12 catches for 58 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 21.9 expected.

Trend: Season high in targets (13).

Start/Sit: Jaylen Waddle →

Mike Gesicki

MIA · TE · 18.6 pts on 20.2 expected

12 targets (26% of the team's), 10 catches for 86 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 20.2 expected.

Trend: Season high in targets (12).

Start/Sit: Mike Gesicki →

Peyton Barber Strong role

LV · RB · 23.2 pts on 23.2 expected

5 targets (13% of the team's), 3 catches for 31 yards; 23 carries (66% of the team's) for 111 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 23.2 expected.

Trend: Season high in carries (23).

Kenyan Drake Unlucky

LV · RB · 8.7 pts on 15.2 expected

6 targets (15% of the team's), 3 catches for 33 yards; 8 carries (23% of the team's) for 24 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Myles Gaskin Unlucky

MIA · RB · 10.4 pts on 18.4 expected

6 targets (13% of the team's), 3 catches for 9 yards; 13 carries (48% of the team's) for 65 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 18.4 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Trend: Season high in targets (6). Season high in carries (13).

Hunter Renfrow Ran hot

LV · WR · 18.7 pts on 10.1 expected

6 targets (15% of the team's), 5 catches for 77 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Miami Dolphins

  • Stock up: Jaylen Waddle played 88% of the snaps, up from a 72% season average.
  • Stock up: Mike Gesicki played 66% of the snaps, up from a 51% season average.
  • Stock up: Malcolm Brown played 41% of the snaps, up from a 21% season average.

Las Vegas Raiders

  • Stock up: Peyton Barber led the backfield with 57% of the snaps after trailing Kenyan Drake before this game.
  • Stock down: Kenyan Drake lost the backfield lead: 43% of the snaps to Peyton Barber's 57%.

Fantasy Matchups

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

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Dolphins defense and Raiders defense
Points allowed toDolphins DRaiders D
QBs16.217.1
RBs21.326.8
WRs33.127.9
TEs12.014.9

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

How the Game Swung

Las Vegas opened at 60% win probability, fell as low as 17%, then rallied to win.

Raiders win probability

Raiders win probability by game minuteRaiders started at 60%, stood at 49% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 12 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4OT100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +26Carr → Ingold, 1-yd TD23% → 49%Q2 1:56
  2. +31Carr → Renfrow, 12-yd TD47% → 78%Q3 7:17
  3. −50Brissett 1-yd TD run>99% → 50%Q4 0:02
  4. −34Sanders 50-yd FG86% → 52%OT 2:49
  5. +50Carlson 22-yd FG50% → >99%OT 0:00

Swing in Raiders win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Dolphins vs Raiders
Miami DolphinsMeasureLas Vegas Raiders
78Plays81
65%Pass rate57%
3.9Yds / dropback7.8
4.9Yds / carry4.0
6/18Third downs8/15

Efficiency edge Las Vegas ran 3 more plays and gained 3.9 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • MIA Waddle 28% · Gesicki 26% · Parker 15%
  • LV Waller 18% · Ruggs 18% · Renfrow 15%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Dolphins vs Raiders
ResultMIALV
Touchdowns23
Field goals23
Punts44
Turnovers01
Turnovers on downs11
Missed field goals10
Safeties10

MIA turnover edge: +1

  • The Dolphins opened the scoring on their second possession, a 4-play, 34-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Raiders drained the clock with two second-half drives of five to seven minutes.
All 24 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
LVQ1 15:003-41:34Punt
MIAQ1 13:266212:38Punt
LVQ1 10:487644:14Interception
LVQ1 6:34491:45Downs
MIAQ1 4:494341:42Touchdown
LVQ1 3:078252:31Punt
MIAQ1 0:361-10:04Safety
LVQ1 0:329313:56Field goal
MIAQ2 11:369365:16Punt
LVQ2 6:2010954:24Touchdown
MIAQ2 1:5610461:56Missed FG
MIAQ3 15:004-12:27Punt
LVQ3 12:339725:16Touchdown
MIAQ3 7:176272:25Punt
LVQ3 4:5211846:05Touchdown
MIAQ4 13:4711475:17Field goal
LVQ4 8:30371:31Punt
MIAQ4 6:596272:30Downs
LVQ4 4:293-161:07Punt
MIAQ4 3:2213823:20Touchdown
LVQ4 0:021-10:02End of half
LVOT 10:008553:33Field goal
MIAOT 6:2711433:38Field goal
LVOT 2:498722:49Field goal
About these numbers

The Dolphins' interception touchdown is counted as a Raiders interception, not as a Dolphins possession. 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.

Dolphins vs Raiders Head-to-Head

The Dolphins and Raiders first met in 1966 and have played 44 times since.

All-time series
22–21–1Raiders lead, 44 meetings since 1966
Postseason
3–1Split 3–1
Largest Dolphins win
38–142014
Largest Raiders win
27–02000

Since 2021

2–2 Series tied

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

Oldest to newest. D = Dolphins 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, Dolphins vs Raiders
DolphinsStatRaiders
9-8Record10-7
20.1Points per game22.0
307.0Yards per game363.8
4.8Yards per play5.7
21.9Points allowed per game25.8
337.5Yards allowed per game337.2

Dolphins vs Raiders Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
LV −3.5Raiders failed to cover by 0.5
Total
45Over: 59 points scored (by 14)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Raiders24.331+6.8
Dolphins20.828+7.3

Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.

Betting Trends

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

Miami Dolphins

Against the spread
2–1
Over/under
1–2
ATS as underdog
2–1
ATS on the road
2–0

Las Vegas Raiders

Against the spread
2–1
Over/under
2–1
ATS as favorite
0–1
ATS as underdog
2–0
ATS at home
1–1

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

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Dolphins and Raiders in Fantasy

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

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Dolphins vs Raiders Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Dolphins vs Raiders Week 3 game?

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Miami Dolphins 31–28 in Week 3 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV, on September 26, 2021. See the Raiders' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Dolphins vs Raiders?

The final score was Raiders 31, Dolphins 28 in overtime. The Dolphins led 14–12 at halftime, and the second half went Dolphins 11, Raiders 13 before overtime.

What happened in the Dolphins vs Raiders game?

Las Vegas trailed 14–12 at halftime, regulation ended 25–25, and the Raiders won it 31–28 in overtime. The Raiders finished with a 497–330 edge in total offense and averaged 6.1 yards per play. Derek Carr led all players with 26 of 43 passing for 386 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 2 carries for -2 rushing yards. The Raiders committed 1 turnover, the Dolphins none.

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

Daniel Carlson's 22-yard field goal with 0:00 left in the overtime gave the Raiders a 31–28 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Dolphins vs Raiders?

Derek Carr led the game with 22.2 PPR fantasy points, the QB11 of Week 3, on 26 of 43 passing for 386 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 2 carries for -2 rushing yards. Peyton Barber was next with 22.2 (RB8).

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

Derek Carr (LV) led all passers with 26 of 43 for 386 yards, 2 touchdowns and an interception. Peyton Barber (LV) led in rushing with 23 carries for 111 yards and a touchdown. Bryan Edwards (LV) led in receiving with 3 catches for 89 yards.

How many fantasy points did Derek Carr score against the Dolphins?

Derek Carr scored 22.2 fantasy points against the Dolphins in Week 3 of the 2021 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 26 of 43 passing for 386 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 2 carries for -2 rushing yards.

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

Hunter Renfrow outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 18.7 PPR points on 10.1 xFP (+8.6). Myles Gaskin fell furthest short, with 10.4 points on 18.4 xFP (−8.0). 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 Dolphins?

The Raiders' chances of winning fell as low as 17% in the first half. Daniel Carlson's 22-yard field goal in the overtime was the biggest swing of the game. Daniel Carlson's 22-yard field goal then put them ahead for good.

What is the all-time Dolphins vs Raiders record?

The Raiders lead the all-time series 22–21–1 across 44 meetings since 1966, including a 3–1 record in the postseason.

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

Before Week 3 of 2021, they last met in the 2020 season on December 26, 2020, when the Dolphins beat the Raiders 26–25.

Have the Dolphins and Raiders met in the playoffs?

Yes, 4 times, most recently in the 2000 playoffs. The Dolphins are 1–3 against the Raiders in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Dolphins vs Raiders?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Raiders −3.5, making the Las Vegas Raiders 3.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 45. That implied about 24.3 points for the Raiders and 20.8 for the Dolphins.

Did Dolphins vs Raiders go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 45, and the teams combined for 59 points, 14 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Dolphins vs Raiders?

The Dolphins covered as 3.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Raiders −3.5. The final margin was 3 points.