Game story
In Week 12 of the 2014 NFL season on 2014-11-23, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 27–24 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. Hill (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with -11.33 total EPA, and -8.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, S. Bailey (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.95 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-53.2% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (1:03) 14-S.Hill pass short middle intended for 81-K.Britt INTERCEPTED by 38-M.Gilchrist at LAC -1. 38-M.Gilchrist to LAC 3 for 4 yards (36-B.Cunningham).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 3 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 S. Bailey · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +11.95 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
- 2 J. Hekker · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +3.47 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.47 EPA/play
- 3 T. Austin · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +3.38 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
- 4 Ry. Mathews · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +2.83 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 5 E. Royal · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 6 L. Green · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.92 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 7 T. Mason · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.59 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 8 S. Ajirotutu · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.27 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
S. Bailey — LA · Receiving
S. Bailey posted the highest total EPA (+11.95) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.33 EPA per play.
The signature play (-11.06 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (11:52) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 13-K.Allen INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Jenkins at LA 1. 21-J.Jenkins for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LA-21-J.Jenkins, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced bet
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Jenkins
- Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gachkar
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Austin
- Los Angeles Chargers — K. Allen (P. Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — S. Bailey (S. Hill pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LA 5 (Q1 54:13) — (9:13) 9-N.Novak 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the LAC 4 (Q1 46:07) — (1:07) 4-G.Zuerlein 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LA 8 (Q2 41:52); Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 41:32) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LA 30 (Q2 30:07) — (:07) 9-N.Novak 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LA 32 (Q3 25:00) — (10:00) (Shotgun) 24-Ry.Mathews up the middle for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 24:50) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 80 (Q3 24:38); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 24:29) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LAC 6 (Q3 21:23) — (6:23) 11-T.Austin right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 21:18) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LA 29 (Q4 8:21) — (8:21) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 13-K.Allen for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 8:09) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LAC 7 (Q4 2:14) — (2:14) (Shotgun) 14-S.Hill pass short right to 12-S.Bailey for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 2:04) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 1:03) — (1:03) 14-S.Hill pass short middle intended for 81-K.Britt INTERCEPTED by 38-M.Gilchrist at LAC -1. 38-M.Gilchrist to LAC 3 for 4 yards (36-B.Cunningham).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 41:52) — (11:52) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 13-K.Allen INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Jenkins at LA 1. 21-J.Jenkins for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LA-21-J.Jenkins, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:47) — (1:47) 5-M.Scifres punts 55 yards to LA 22, Center-47-M.Windt. 11-T.Austin ran ob at LAC 5 for 73 yards (89-L.Green). Penalty on LA-51-M.McFadden, Offensive Holding, offsetting, enforced at LAC 40. Pe
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 1:15) — (1:15) (Shotgun) 14-S.Hill pass deep right to 81-K.Britt pushed ob at LAC 6 for 27 yards (29-S.Wright). The Replay Official challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling o
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 24:38) — (9:38) (Shotgun) 14-S.Hill sacked at LA 13 for -7 yards (94-C.Liuget). FUMBLES (94-C.Liuget), RECOVERED by LAC-59-A.Gachkar at LA 13. 59-A.Gachkar for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challeng
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 41:52) — (11:52) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 13-K.Allen INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Jenkins at LA 1. 21-J.Jenkins for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LA-21-J.Jenkins, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 24:38) — (9:38) (Shotgun) 14-S.Hill sacked at LA 13 for -7 yards (94-C.Liuget). FUMBLES (94-C.Liuget), RECOVERED by LAC-59-A.Gachkar at LA 13. 59-A.Gachkar for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challeng
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 22:21) — (7:21) 6-J.Hekker punts 42 yards to LAC 21, Center-44-J.McQuaide. 13-K.Allen MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LA-82-A.Bayer at LAC 21. 82-A.Bayer to LAC 21 for no gain (13-K.Allen). Penalty on LAC-97-J.Attao
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 1:03) — (1:03) 14-S.Hill pass short middle intended for 81-K.Britt INTERCEPTED by 38-M.Gilchrist at LAC -1. 38-M.Gilchrist to LAC 3 for 4 yards (36-B.Cunningham).
Quarterback report card
S.Hill led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S.Hill (Los Angeles Rams) · 40 dropbacks · 45.0% completion · -8.2% CPOE · -0.28 EPA/play · -11.33 total EPA
- P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 38 dropbacks · 76.3% completion · +15.1% CPOE · -0.14 EPA/play · -5.35 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Rams | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.072 | -0.069 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.7% | 49.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.192 | -0.141 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.048 | +0.097 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.069 | +0.072 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.6% | 57.3% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Rams -0.07, Los Angeles Chargers -0.07) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Los Angeles Rams: 13 drives, -5.90 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, -5.59 total EPA, 5 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.
- S. Bailey (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- S. Hill (LA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- P. Rivers (LAC) 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 54:13 · LA 5 · Score 0-3
(9:13) 9-N.Novak 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 46:07 · LAC 4 · Score 3-3
(1:07) 4-G.Zuerlein 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 41:52 · LA 8 · Score 9-3
(11:52) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 13-K.Allen INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Jenkins at LA 1. 21-J.Jenkins for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LA-2 - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 41:32 · LAC 2 · Score 10-3
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 30:07 · LA 30 · Score 10-6
(:07) 9-N.Novak 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 25:00 · LA 32 · Score 10-12
(10:00) (Shotgun) 24-Ry.Mathews up the middle for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 24:50 · LA 2 · Score 10-13
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 24:38 · LAC 80 · Score 10-19
(9:38) (Shotgun) 14-S.Hill sacked at LA 13 for -7 yards (94-C.Liuget). FUMBLES (94-C.Liuget), RECOVERED by LAC-59-A.Gachkar at LA 13. 59-A.Gachkar for 13 yards, - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 24:29 · LA 2 · Score 10-20
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 21:23 · LAC 6 · Score 16-20
(6:23) 11-T.Austin right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 21:18 · LAC 2 · Score 17-20
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 8:21 · LA 29 · Score 17-26
(8:21) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 13-K.Allen for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 8:09 · LA 2 · Score 17-27
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 2:14 · LAC 7 · Score 23-27
(2:14) (Shotgun) 14-S.Hill pass short right to 12-S.Bailey for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 2:04 · LAC 2 · Score 24-27
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Los Angeles Rams 27-24 in Week 12, 2014 on 2014-11-23.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 24, Los Angeles Chargers 27 (LA 24-27 LAC) in Week 12, 2014 on 2014-11-23.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 3, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 7, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 7, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 7, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Final: Los Angeles Rams 24, Los Angeles Chargers 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — J. Jenkins (Q2 41:52) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 25:00) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gachkar (Q3 24:38) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Austin (Q3 21:23) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Allen (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 8:21) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — S. Bailey (S. Hill pass) (Q4 2:14) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q1 54:13, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q1 46:07, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q2 30:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Rams vs Los Angeles Chargers?
S. Hill (Los Angeles Rams), 45.0% completion, -8.2% CPOE, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -11.33 total passing EPA. P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 76.3% completion, +15.1% CPOE, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -5.35 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs Los Angeles Chargers?
S. Bailey (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +11.95 on receiving plays. across 9 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-11.06 EPA): (11:52) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 13-K.Allen INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Jenkins at LA 1. 21-J.Jenkins for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LA-21-J.Jenkins, Unsport. The biggest win-probability swing was -53.2%.
Was Los Angeles Rams 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
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 4-6 Now 4-7 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W
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