Game story
In Week 16 of the 2023 NFL season on 2023-12-23, the Buffalo Bills took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 24–22 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
E. Stick (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with -2.49 total EPA, and +1.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, G. Davis (Buffalo Bills) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.28 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-28.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Buffalo Bills changed the game: (7:19) 4-J.Cook up the middle to BUF 30 for 5 yards (32-A.Gilman). FUMBLES (32-A.Gilman), touched at BUF 30, RECOVERED by LAC-95-N.Williams at BUF 32.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bills | 0 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 24 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 3 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 22 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 G. Davis · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +7.28 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 2 J. Allen · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +6.17 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 3 K. Shakir · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
- 4 A. Erickson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.79 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
- 5 S. Smartt · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.47 EPA/play
- 6 J. Allen · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +2.26 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 7 G. Everett · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.24 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 8 D. Knox · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.64 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
G. Davis — BUF · Receiving
G. Davis posted the highest total EPA (+7.28) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Buffalo Bills's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.21 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.70 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (:21) 16-J.Scott punts 57 yards to BUF 30, Center-47-J.Harris. 11-D.Harty to BUF 33 for 3 yards (24-A.Finley; 36-J.Taylor). FUMBLES (24-A.Finley), RECOVERED by LAC-57-A.Ogbongbemiga at BUF 27. Penalty on BUF-3-D.Hamlin,
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — E. Stick
- Buffalo Bills — G. Davis (J. Allen pass)
- Buffalo Bills — J. Allen
- Buffalo Bills — J. Allen
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Dicker
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Dicker
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Dicker
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Dicker
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Dicker
- Buffalo Bills — T. Bass
- Buffalo Bills — T. Bass
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 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the BUF 2 (Q1 51:35) — (6:35) 11-C.Dicker 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..
The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 20–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q2 43:54) — (13:54) (Shotgun) 2-E.Stick right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q2 43:49) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LAC 57 (Q2 39:12) — (9:12) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 13-G.Davis for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 39:02) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q2 30:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LAC 15 (Q2 30:38) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin..
The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the BUF 22 (Q3 22:26) — (7:26) 11-C.Dicker 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q3 16:32) — (1:32) 17-J.Allen up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 16:28) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 9–6. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the BUF 29 (Q4 12:40) — (12:40) 11-C.Dicker 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the BUF 27 (Q4 7:23) — (7:23) 11-C.Dicker 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the BUF 35 (Q4 5:30) — (5:30) 11-C.Dicker 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the LAC 11 (Q4 0:31); Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the BUF 35 (Q4 0:28) — 2-T.Bass kicks 51 yards from BUF 35 to LAC 14. 25-J.Kelley to LAC 30 for 16 yards (44-T.Matakevich; 54-B.Spector)..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 7:19) — (7:19) 4-J.Cook up the middle to BUF 30 for 5 yards (32-A.Gilman). FUMBLES (32-A.Gilman), touched at BUF 30, RECOVERED by LAC-95-N.Williams at BUF 32.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:01) — (:01) (Shotgun) 2-E.Stick pass short right to 5-J.Palmer to LAC 26 for 5 yards. Lateral to 30-A.Ekeler to LAC 24 for -2 yards. Lateral to 2-E.Stick to LAC 19 for -5 yards. Lateral to 82-A.Erickson to
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 2:56) — (2:56) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 14-S.Diggs pushed ob at LAC 34 for 11 yards (27-E.Bassey).
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 0:31) — (:31) 2-T.Bass 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin. Penalty on LAC-26-A.Samuel, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 6:13) — (6:13) (Shotgun) 2-E.Stick sacked at BUF 35 for -8 yards (43-T.Bernard).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 45:21) — (:21) 16-J.Scott punts 57 yards to BUF 30, Center-47-J.Harris. 11-D.Harty to BUF 33 for 3 yards (24-A.Finley; 36-J.Taylor). FUMBLES (24-A.Finley), RECOVERED by LAC-57-A.Ogbongbemiga at BUF 27. Penalty
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 7:19) — (7:19) 4-J.Cook up the middle to BUF 30 for 5 yards (32-A.Gilman). FUMBLES (32-A.Gilman), touched at BUF 30, RECOVERED by LAC-95-N.Williams at BUF 32.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 39:12) — (9:12) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 13-G.Davis for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 53:32) — (8:32) (Shotgun) 2-E.Stick pass deep middle to 84-S.Smartt to BUF 9 for 23 yards (39-C.Lewis).
Quarterback report card
E.Stick led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- E.Stick (Los Angeles Chargers) · 43 dropbacks · 53.5% completion · +1.1% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.49 total EPA
- J.Allen (Buffalo Bills) · 26 dropbacks · 57.7% completion · +8.0% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +6.17 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.003 | +0.009 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.0% | 35.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.237 | -0.058 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.214 | -0.199 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.009 | -0.003 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.8% | 62.0% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Buffalo Bills +0.00, Los Angeles Chargers +0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Buffalo Bills: 10 drives, +0.22 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, +0.76 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Buffalo Bills 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.
- G. Davis (Buffalo Bills) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Allen (BUF) 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.
- Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 51:35 · BUF 2 · Score 0-3
(6:35) 11-C.Dicker 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 43:54 · BUF 1 · Score 0-9
(13:54) (Shotgun) 2-E.Stick right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 43:49 · BUF 15 · Score 0-10
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 39:12 · LAC 57 · Score 6-10
(9:12) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 13-G.Davis for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 39:02 · LAC 15 · Score 7-10
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 30:41 · LAC 2 · Score 13-10
(:41) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills TD (+7) — Q2 30:38 · LAC 15 · Score 14-10
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 22:26 · BUF 22 · Score 14-13
(7:26) 11-C.Dicker 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 16:32 · LAC 1 · Score 20-13
(1:32) 17-J.Allen up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 16:28 · LAC 15 · Score 21-13
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 12:40 · BUF 29 · Score 21-16
(12:40) 11-C.Dicker 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 7:23 · BUF 27 · Score 21-19
(7:23) 11-C.Dicker 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 5:30 · BUF 35 · Score 21-22
(5:30) 11-C.Dicker 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 0:31 · LAC 11 · Score 24-22
(:31) 2-T.Bass 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin. Penalty on LAC-26-A.Samuel, Defensive Offside, declined. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 0:28 · BUF 35 · Score 24-22
2-T.Bass kicks 51 yards from BUF 35 to LAC 14. 25-J.Kelley to LAC 30 for 16 yards (44-T.Matakevich; 54-B.Spector).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The Buffalo Bills beat the Los Angeles Chargers 24-22 in Week 16, 2023 on 2023-12-23.
What was the final score of Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Buffalo Bills 24, Los Angeles Chargers 22 (BUF 24-22 LAC) in Week 16, 2023 on 2023-12-23.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 0, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q2: Buffalo Bills 20, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q3: Buffalo Bills 7, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q4: Buffalo Bills 6, Los Angeles Chargers 9; Final: Buffalo Bills 24, Los Angeles Chargers 22.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — E. Stick (Q2 43:54) Buffalo Bills touchdown — G. Davis (J. Allen pass) (Q2 39:12) Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Allen (Q2 30:41) Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Allen (Q3 16:32) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q1 51:35, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q3 22:26, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q4 12:40, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q4 7:23, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q4 5:30, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — T. Bass (Q4 0:31, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — T. Bass (Q4 0:28, 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?
E. Stick (Los Angeles Chargers), 53.5% completion, +1.1% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.49 total passing EPA. J. Allen (Buffalo Bills), 57.7% completion, +8.0% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +6.17 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Chargers?
G. Davis (Buffalo Bills) led the game in total EPA with +7.28 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.70 EPA): (:21) 16-J.Scott punts 57 yards to BUF 30, Center-47-J.Harris. 11-D.Harty to BUF 33 for 3 yards (24-A.Finley; 36-J.Taylor). FUMBLES (24-A.Finley), RECOVERED by LAC-57-A.Ogbongbemig. The biggest win-probability swing was -28.6%.
Was Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Buffalo Bills won 24-22 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 8-6 Now 9-6 W
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 5-9 Now 5-10 L
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