Game story
In Week 7 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-10-28, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Buffalo Bills, pulling away with a 27–24 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 28 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Johnson (Buffalo Bills) paced the passing game, with -0.36 total EPA.
On the individual side, P. Price (Buffalo Bills) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.35 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-32.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Buffalo Bills changed the game: (:15) 9-J.Arians 44 yard field goal is BLOCKED (69-E.Ellis), Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bills | 0 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 10 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 P. Price · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +12.35 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
- 2 R. Johnson · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +6.55 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 3 D. Flutie · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +6.13 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 4 C. Conway · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.46 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 5 D. Flutie · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +3.58 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.79 EPA/play
- 6 J. Graham · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.29 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 7 J. Riemersma · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.80 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 8 T. Dwight · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.86 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
P. Price — BUF · Receiving
P. Price posted the highest total EPA (+12.35) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Buffalo Bills's efficiency. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +1.23 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.91 EPA) came from Buffalo Bills: (10:21) 11-R.Johnson pass to 81-P.Price for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — F. Jones (D. Flutie pass)
- Buffalo Bills — R. Johnson
- Los Angeles Chargers — J. Perry
- Buffalo Bills — P. Price (R. Johnson pass)
- Buffalo Bills — T. Henry
- Los Angeles Chargers — D. Flutie
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — W. Richey
- Los Angeles Chargers — W. Richey
- Buffalo Bills — J. Arians
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 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the BUF 19 (Q1 54:21) — (9:21) 5-W.Richey 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q1 47:04) — (2:04) 7-D.Flutie pass to 88-F.Jones for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 46:59) — 5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..
The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 10–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the BUF 7 (Q2 44:14) — (14:14) 5-W.Richey 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q2 37:01) — (7:01) 11-R.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 36:58) — 9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the LAC 23 (Q2 30:05) — (:05) 9-J.Arians 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 84 (Q4 10:46) — (10:46) (Shotgun) 11-R.Johnson pass intended for 80-E.Moulds INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Perry at BUF 37. 31-J.Perry for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 10:34) — 5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LAC 61 (Q4 10:21) — (10:21) 11-R.Johnson pass to 81-P.Price for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 10:11) — 9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q4 1:45) — (1:45) 20-T.Henry up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by LAC and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 01:30.); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 1:30) — 9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the BUF 13 (Q4 1:19) — (1:19) 7-D.Flutie up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 1:10) — 5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 0:15) — (:15) 9-J.Arians 44 yard field goal is BLOCKED (69-E.Ellis), Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:30) — 8-B.Moorman kicks 68 yards from BUF 30 to LAC 2. 28-R.Jenkins to BUF 26 for 72 yards (8-B.Moorman). PENALTY on BUF-8-B.Moorman, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 13 yards, enforced at BUF 26.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 4:48) — (4:48) (Shotgun) 11-R.Johnson pass to 80-E.Moulds to LAC 22 for 31 yards (31-J.Perry, 47-R.McNeil).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 6:43) — (6:43) 5-W.Richey 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:19) — (1:19) 7-D.Flutie up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 10:21) — (10:21) 11-R.Johnson pass to 81-P.Price for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 10:46) — (10:46) (Shotgun) 11-R.Johnson pass intended for 80-E.Moulds INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Perry at BUF 37. 31-J.Perry for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 37:35) — (7:35) 11-R.Johnson pass to 81-P.Price to LAC 1 for 46 yards (47-R.McNeil). Play Challenged by BUF and Upheld. (Timeout #3.)
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 46:22) — (1:22) 11-R.Johnson sacked at BUF 20 for -2 yards (75-M.Wiley). FUMBLES (75-M.Wiley), RECOVERED by LAC-96-L.Carson at BUF 20. 96-L.Carson to BUF 20 for no gain (11-R.Johnson).
Quarterback report card
R.Johnson led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Johnson (Buffalo Bills) · 46 dropbacks · 52.2% completion · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.36 total EPA
- D.Flutie (Los Angeles Chargers) · 38 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · +0.16 EPA/play · +6.13 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.031 | +0.041 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 43.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.048 | +0.250 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.031 | -0.254 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.041 | -0.031 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.4% | 50.0% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Buffalo Bills +0.03, Los Angeles Chargers +0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Buffalo Bills: 12 drives, +2.75 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, +3.18 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Chargers 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.
- P. Price (Buffalo Bills) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 54:21 · BUF 19 · Score 0-3
(9:21) 5-W.Richey 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 47:04 · BUF 1 · Score 0-9
(2:04) 7-D.Flutie pass to 88-F.Jones for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 46:59 · BUF 2 · Score 0-10
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 44:14 · BUF 7 · Score 0-13
(14:14) 5-W.Richey 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 37:01 · LAC 1 · Score 6-13
(7:01) 11-R.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 36:58 · LAC 2 · Score 7-13
9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 30:05 · LAC 23 · Score 10-13
(:05) 9-J.Arians 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 10:46 · LAC 84 · Score 10-19
(10:46) (Shotgun) 11-R.Johnson pass intended for 80-E.Moulds INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Perry at BUF 37. 31-J.Perry for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 10:34 · BUF 2 · Score 10-20
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 10:21 · LAC 61 · Score 16-20
(10:21) 11-R.Johnson pass to 81-P.Price for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 10:11 · LAC 2 · Score 17-20
9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 1:45 · LAC 3 · Score 23-20
(1:45) 20-T.Henry up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by LAC and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 01:30.) - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 1:30 · LAC 2 · Score 24-20
9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 1:19 · BUF 13 · Score 24-26
(1:19) 7-D.Flutie up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 1:10 · BUF 2 · Score 24-27
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Buffalo Bills 27-24 in Week 7, 2001 on 2001-10-28.
What was the final score of Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Buffalo Bills 24, Los Angeles Chargers 27 (BUF 24-27 LAC) in Week 7, 2001 on 2001-10-28.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 0, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q2: Buffalo Bills 10, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q4: Buffalo Bills 14, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Final: Buffalo Bills 24, Los Angeles Chargers 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — F. Jones (D. Flutie pass) (Q1 47:04) Buffalo Bills touchdown — R. Johnson (Q2 37:01) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Perry (Q4 10:46) Buffalo Bills touchdown — P. Price (R. Johnson pass) (Q4 10:21) Buffalo Bills touchdown — T. Henry (Q4 1:45) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Flutie (Q4 1:19) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — W. Richey (Q1 54:21, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — W. Richey (Q2 44:14, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — J. Arians (Q2 30:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Chargers?
R. Johnson (Buffalo Bills), 52.2% completion, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.36 total passing EPA. D. Flutie (Los Angeles Chargers), 55.3% completion, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +6.13 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Chargers?
P. Price (Buffalo Bills) led the game in total EPA with +12.35 on receiving plays. across 10 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.91 EPA): (10:21) 11-R.Johnson pass to 81-P.Price for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -32.6%.
Was Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W
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