Baltimore Ravens vs. Los Angeles Chargers: 2009 Week 2 Recap

Game story

In Week 2 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-09-20, the Baltimore Ravens took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 31–26 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with +9.18 total EPA, and +5.1% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, V. Jackson (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.01 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-34.2% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (:37) 43-D.Sproles up the middle to BAL 20 for -5 yards (52-R.Lewis).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +14.01 total EPA · 7 snaps · +2.00 EPA/play
2. 2 P. Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +9.18 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
3. 3 K. Washington · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +8.23 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.06 EPA/play
4. 4 D. Sproles · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.35 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
5. 5 J. Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +5.04 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
6. 6 A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.81 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
7. 7 W. McGahee · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +4.30 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
8. 8 M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Los Angeles Chargers — D. Sproles (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 54:31)
• Baltimore Ravens — W. McGahee (Q1 49:53)
• Baltimore Ravens — W. McGahee (Q2 40:56)
• Baltimore Ravens — K. Washington (J. Flacco pass) (Q2 31:45)
• Baltimore Ravens — T. Heap (J. Flacco pass) (Q3 23:30)
• Los Angeles Chargers — V. Jackson (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 17:33)

Field goals

• Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q1 45:46)
• Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q2 33:02)
• Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q2 30:10)
• Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q4 7:14)
• Baltimore Ravens — S. Hauschka (Q4 2:57)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the BAL 81 (Q1 54:31) — (9:31) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 43-D.Sproles for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q1 54:18) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q1 49:53) — (4:53) 23-W.McGahee up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 49:49) — 6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the BAL 11 (Q1 45:46) — (:46) 10-N.Kaeding 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 14–6. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q2 40:56) — (10:56) 23-W.McGahee left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 40:50) — 6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the BAL 4 (Q2 33:02) — (3:02) 10-N.Kaeding 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the LAC 27 (Q2 31:45) — (1:45) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 15-K.Washington for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 31:38) — 6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the BAL 5 (Q2 30:10) — (:10) 10-N.Kaeding 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the LAC 9 (Q3 23:30) — (8:30) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 86-T.Heap for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on BAL, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 23:24) — 6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the BAL 35 (Q3 17:33) — (2:33) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. BAL-26-D.Landry was injured during the play.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 17:26) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the BAL 7 (Q4 7:14) — (7:14) 10-N.Kaeding 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the LAC 15 (Q4 2:57) — (2:57) 6-S.Hauschka 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:37) — (:37) 43-D.Sproles up the middle to BAL 20 for -5 yards (52-R.Lewis). [WPA -34.2% · EPA -2.64]
• Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 4:35) — (4:35) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 89-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 50-A.Barnes (24-D.Foxworth) at LAC 17. 50-A.Barnes to LAC 13 for 4 yards (89-C.Chambers). [WPA -18.6% · EPA -3.56]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q4 11:24) — (11:24) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle intended for 86-T.Heap INTERCEPTED by 20-A.Cason [56-S.Merriman] at LAC 22. 20-A.Cason to LAC 44 for 22 yards (90-T.Pryce). [WPA -18.3% · EPA -4.84]
• Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 54:31) — (9:31) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 43-D.Sproles for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.5% · EPA +7.17]
• Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 35:01) — (5:01) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 85-A.Gates to BAL 2 for 37 yards (52-R.Lewis, 26-D.Landry). FUMBLES (52-R.Lewis), recovered by LAC-83-V.Jackson at BAL 2. [WPA +13.8% · EPA +3.35]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 54:31) — (9:31) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 43-D.Sproles for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.5% · EPA +7.17]
• Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 17:33) — (2:33) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. BAL-26-D.Landry was injured during the play. [WPA +12.5% · EPA +5.01]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q2 31:45) — (1:45) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 15-K.Washington for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.3% · EPA +4.92]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q4 11:24) — (11:24) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle intended for 86-T.Heap INTERCEPTED by 20-A.Cason [56-S.Merriman] at LAC 22. 20-A.Cason to LAC 44 for 22 yards (90-T.Pryce). [WPA -18.3% · EPA -4.84]

Quarterback report card

P.Rivers led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 50 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +5.1% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +9.18 total EPA
• J.Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 29 dropbacks · 58.6% completion · +4.8% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +5.04 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Baltimore Ravens generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs +0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, +14.69 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
• Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +7.30 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• Baltimore Ravens leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
• V. Jackson (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• P. Rivers (LAC) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
• J. Flacco (BAL) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 54:31 · BAL 81 · Score 0-6
   (9:31) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 43-D.Sproles for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 54:18 · BAL 2 · Score 0-7
   10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
3. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 49:53 · LAC 5 · Score 6-7
   (4:53) 23-W.McGahee up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 49:49 · LAC 2 · Score 7-7
   6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
5. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 45:46 · BAL 11 · Score 7-10
   (:46) 10-N.Kaeding 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
6. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 40:56 · LAC 3 · Score 13-10
   (10:56) 23-W.McGahee left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 40:50 · LAC 2 · Score 14-10
   6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
8. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 33:02 · BAL 4 · Score 14-13
   (3:02) 10-N.Kaeding 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
9. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 31:45 · LAC 27 · Score 20-13
   (1:45) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 15-K.Washington for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 31:38 · LAC 2 · Score 21-13
    6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
11. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 30:10 · BAL 5 · Score 21-16
    (:10) 10-N.Kaeding 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
12. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 23:30 · LAC 9 · Score 27-16
    (8:30) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 86-T.Heap for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on BAL, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.
13. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 23:24 · LAC 2 · Score 28-16
    6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
14. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 17:33 · BAL 35 · Score 28-22
    (2:33) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. BAL-26-D.Landry was injured during the play.
15. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 17:26 · BAL 2 · Score 28-23
    10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
16. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 7:14 · BAL 7 · Score 28-26
    (7:14) 10-N.Kaeding 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
17. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 2:57 · LAC 15 · Score 31-26
    (2:57) 6-S.Hauschka 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.