Game story
In Week 15 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-12-14, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 38–21 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 36 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with -2.46 total EPA.
On the individual side, B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +16.83 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+29.4% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (12:21) 9-D.Brees pass to 21-L.Tomlinson for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 7 | 10 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 38 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 3 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 21 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Favre · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +16.83 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 2 L. Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +12.99 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
- 3 D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +11.78 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
- 4 A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +9.29 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.86 EPA/play
- 5 R. Ferguson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +8.84 total EPA · 2 snaps · +4.42 EPA/play
- 6 K. Osgood · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.73 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.36 EPA/play
- 7 W. Henderson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.57 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 8 R. Caldwell · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.44 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Favre — GB · Passing
B. Favre posted the highest total EPA (+16.83) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Green Bay Packers's efficiency. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.48 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.91 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (8:51) 9-D.Brees sacked at LAC 1 for -19 yards (75-G.Jackson). FUMBLES (75-G.Jackson), RECOVERED by GB-50-H.Navies at LAC 1. 50-H.Navies to LAC 1 for no gain (64-P.Bogle).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Green Bay Packers — A. Green
- Green Bay Packers — D. Driver (B. Favre pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — L. Tomlinson (D. Brees pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — L. Tomlinson (D. Brees pass)
- Green Bay Packers — R. Ferguson (B. Favre pass)
- Green Bay Packers — A. Green (B. Favre pass)
- Green Bay Packers — R. Ferguson (B. Favre pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — S. Christie
- Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell
- Los Angeles Chargers — S. Christie
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–3. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LAC 4 (Q1 56:04) — (11:04) 30-A.Green right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 55:59) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the GB 2 (Q1 51:02) — (6:02) 8-S.Christie 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the LAC 14 (Q2 39:02) — (9:02) 8-R.Longwell 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LAC 7 (Q2 30:37) — (:37) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 30:33) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the GB 7 (Q3 23:56) — (8:56) 8-S.Christie 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 21–15. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the GB 7 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 9-D.Brees pass to 21-L.Tomlinson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers registered a safety from the GB 2 (Q4 14:56) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-D.Brees pass to 89-D.Boston is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the GB 68 (Q4 12:21) — (12:21) 9-D.Brees pass to 21-L.Tomlinson for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 12:10) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LAC 40 (Q4 11:24) — (11:24) 4-B.Favre pass to 89-R.Ferguson for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 11:18) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q4 8:42) — (8:42) 4-B.Favre pass to 30-A.Green for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 8:37) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LAC 16 (Q4 4:04) — (4:04) 4-B.Favre pass to 89-R.Ferguson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC-20-J.Wilson, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 3:58) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 12:21) — (12:21) 9-D.Brees pass to 21-L.Tomlinson for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 8:51) — (8:51) 9-D.Brees sacked at LAC 1 for -19 yards (75-G.Jackson). FUMBLES (75-G.Jackson), RECOVERED by GB-50-H.Navies at LAC 1. 50-H.Navies to LAC 1 for no gain (64-P.Bogle).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 11:24) — (11:24) 4-B.Favre pass to 89-R.Ferguson for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 31:25) — (1:25) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 89-D.Boston INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at GB 21. 42-D.Sharper to GB 30 for 9 yards (85-A.Gates).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 12:10) — 5-M.Scifres kicks 57 yards from LAC 30 to GB 13. 44-N.Davenport to LAC 42 for 45 yards (48-T.Kiel).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 8:51) — (8:51) 9-D.Brees sacked at LAC 1 for -19 yards (75-G.Jackson). FUMBLES (75-G.Jackson), RECOVERED by GB-50-H.Navies at LAC 1. 50-H.Navies to LAC 1 for no gain (64-P.Bogle).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 12:21) — (12:21) 9-D.Brees pass to 21-L.Tomlinson for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 11:24) — (11:24) 4-B.Favre pass to 89-R.Ferguson for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 20:15) — (5:15) 9-D.Brees sacked at LAC 42 for -8 yards (90-C.Nwokorie). FUMBLES (90-C.Nwokorie), RECOVERED by GB-93-G.Brown at LAC 42. 93-G.Brown to LAC 42 for no gain (64-P.Bogle).
Quarterback report card
D.Brees led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) · 53 dropbacks · 52.8% completion · -0.05 EPA/play · -2.46 total EPA
- B.Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 35 dropbacks · 65.7% completion · +0.48 EPA/play · +16.83 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.219 | -0.035 |
| Offensive success rate | 53.8% | 39.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.481 | -0.042 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.148 | -0.109 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.035 | -0.219 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.4% | 46.2% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Green Bay Packers: 13 drives, +17.55 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 13 drives, -3.52 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Green Bay Packers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) 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.
- Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 56:04 · LAC 4 · Score 6-0
(11:04) 30-A.Green right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 55:59 · LAC 2 · Score 7-0
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 51:02 · GB 2 · Score 7-3
(6:02) 8-S.Christie 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 39:02 · LAC 14 · Score 10-3
(9:02) 8-R.Longwell 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 30:37 · LAC 7 · Score 16-3
(:37) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 30:33 · LAC 2 · Score 17-3
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 23:56 · GB 7 · Score 17-6
(8:56) 8-S.Christie 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · GB 7 · Score 17-12
(15:00) 9-D.Brees pass to 21-L.Tomlinson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers Safety (+2) — Q4 14:56 · GB 2 · Score 17-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-D.Brees pass to 89-D.Boston is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 12:21 · GB 68 · Score 17-20
(12:21) 9-D.Brees pass to 21-L.Tomlinson for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 12:10 · GB 2 · Score 17-21
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 11:24 · LAC 40 · Score 23-21
(11:24) 4-B.Favre pass to 89-R.Ferguson for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 11:18 · LAC 2 · Score 24-21
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 8:42 · LAC 1 · Score 30-21
(8:42) 4-B.Favre pass to 30-A.Green for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 8:37 · LAC 2 · Score 31-21
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 4:04 · LAC 16 · Score 37-21
(4:04) 4-B.Favre pass to 89-R.Ferguson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC-20-J.Wilson, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 3:58 · LAC 2 · Score 38-21
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Los Angeles Chargers 38-21 in Week 15, 2003 on 2003-12-14.
What was the final score of Green Bay Packers vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Green Bay Packers 38, Los Angeles Chargers 21 (GB 38-21 LAC) in Week 15, 2003 on 2003-12-14.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 7, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q2: Green Bay Packers 10, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q3: Green Bay Packers 0, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q4: Green Bay Packers 21, Los Angeles Chargers 15; Final: Green Bay Packers 38, Los Angeles Chargers 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Green (Q1 56:04) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Driver (B. Favre pass) (Q2 30:37) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (D. Brees pass) (Q4 15:00) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (D. Brees pass) (Q4 12:21) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Ferguson (B. Favre pass) (Q4 11:24) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Green (B. Favre pass) (Q4 8:42) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Ferguson (B. Favre pass) (Q4 4:04) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — S. Christie (Q1 51:02, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 39:02, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — S. Christie (Q3 23:56, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Los Angeles Chargers?
D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers), 52.8% completion, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -2.46 total passing EPA. B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 65.7% completion, +0.48 EPA per dropback, +16.83 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Green Bay Packers vs Los Angeles Chargers?
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) led the game in total EPA with +16.83 on passing plays. across 35 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.91 EPA): (8:51) 9-D.Brees sacked at LAC 1 for -19 yards (75-G.Jackson). FUMBLES (75-G.Jackson), RECOVERED by GB-50-H.Navies at LAC 1. 50-H.Navies to LAC 1 for no gain (64-P.Bogle).. The biggest win-probability swing was +29.4%.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 7-6 Now 8-6 W
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 3-10 Now 3-11 L
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