Game story
In Week 17 of the 2022 NFL season on 2023-01-01, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 31–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 31 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with +10.22 total EPA, and +6.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.22 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-11.4% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (10:38) (Shotgun) 17-B.Mayfield pass incomplete short right. PENALTY on LA-17-B.Mayfield, Intentional Grounding, 12 yards, enforced at LAC 29.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 0 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +10.22 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 2 A. Ekeler · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +10.00 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 3 V. Jefferson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.92 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.97 EPA/play
- 4 K. Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.16 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 5 M. Brown · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +3.22 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.22 EPA/play
- 6 M. Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.07 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 7 D. Parham · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.13 EPA/play
- 8 G. Everett · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Herbert — LAC · Passing
J. Herbert posted the highest total EPA (+10.22) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.82 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (8:37) 30-A.Ekeler right guard for 72 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 — A. Ekeler
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Ekeler
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Brown
- Los Angeles Chargers — G. Everett (J. Herbert pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — D. Parham (J. Herbert pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Gay
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Dicker
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the LAC 5 (Q1 46:13) — (1:13) 8-M.Gay 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 17–14. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LA 10 (Q2 43:47) — (13:47) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler left guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 43:40) — 15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LA 72 (Q2 38:37) — (8:37) 30-A.Ekeler right guard for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 38:25) — 15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LAC 23 (Q2 34:14) — (4:14) 41-M.Brown up the middle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 34:09) — 8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LA 35 (Q2 34:09) — 8-M.Gay kicks 65 yards from LA 35 to end zone, Touchback.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LA 22 (Q2 30:18) — (:18) 15-C.Dicker 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LA 6 (Q3 23:50) — (8:50) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 7-G.Everett for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q3 23:46) — 15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LA 3 (Q4 12:16) — (12:16) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 89-D.Parham for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 12:12) — 15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 40:38) — (10:38) (Shotgun) 17-B.Mayfield pass incomplete short right. PENALTY on LA-17-B.Mayfield, Intentional Grounding, 12 yards, enforced at LAC 29.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 50:44) — (5:44) 3-C.Akers left end to LAC 22 for 42 yards (9-K.Murray).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 38:37) — (8:37) 30-A.Ekeler right guard for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 42:56) — (12:56) 17-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 12-V.Jefferson to LAC 33 for 39 yards (32-A.Gilman).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 58:00) — (13:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-B.Mayfield sacked at LA 40 for -7 yards (56-M.Fox).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 38:37) — (8:37) 30-A.Ekeler right guard for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 21:15) — (6:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-B.Mayfield sacked at LAC 41 for -6 yards (8-K.Van Noy). FUMBLES (8-K.Van Noy), RECOVERED by LAC-8-K.Van Noy at LAC 39.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 40:38) — (10:38) (Shotgun) 17-B.Mayfield pass incomplete short right. PENALTY on LA-17-B.Mayfield, Intentional Grounding, 12 yards, enforced at LAC 29.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 34:14) — (4:14) 41-M.Brown up the middle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J.Herbert led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 28 dropbacks · 75.0% completion · +6.8% CPOE · +0.37 EPA/play · +10.22 total EPA
- B.Mayfield (Los Angeles Rams) · 25 dropbacks · 44.0% completion · -3.5% CPOE · -0.41 EPA/play · -10.27 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 | -0.131 | +0.181 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.9% | 51.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.411 | +0.374 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.236 | +0.111 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.181 | +0.131 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.1% | 64.1% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs -0.13), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Los Angeles Rams: 10 drives, -8.39 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 9 drives, +14.33 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.
- J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Herbert (LAC) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- B. Mayfield (LA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 46:13 · LAC 5 · Score 3-0
(1:13) 8-M.Gay 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 43:47 · LA 10 · Score 3-6
(13:47) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler left guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 43:40 · LA 15 · Score 3-7
15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 38:37 · LA 72 · Score 3-13
(8:37) 30-A.Ekeler right guard for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 38:25 · LA 15 · Score 3-14
15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 34:14 · LAC 23 · Score 9-14
(4:14) 41-M.Brown up the middle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 34:09 · LAC 15 · Score 10-14
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+7) — Q2 34:09 · LA 35 · Score 10-14
8-M.Gay kicks 65 yards from LA 35 to end zone, Touchback. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 30:18 · LA 22 · Score 10-17
(:18) 15-C.Dicker 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 23:50 · LA 6 · Score 10-23
(8:50) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 7-G.Everett for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 23:46 · LA 15 · Score 10-24
15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 12:16 · LA 3 · Score 10-30
(12:16) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 89-D.Parham for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 12:12 · LA 15 · Score 10-31
15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Los Angeles Rams 31-10 in Week 17, 2022 on 2023-01-01.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 10, Los Angeles Chargers 31 (LA 10-31 LAC) in Week 17, 2022 on 2023-01-01.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 3, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 14, Los Angeles Chargers 17; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Final: Los Angeles Rams 10, Los Angeles Chargers 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (Q2 43:47) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (Q2 38:37) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — M. Brown (Q2 34:14) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — G. Everett (J. Herbert pass) (Q3 23:50) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Parham (J. Herbert pass) (Q4 12:16) Los Angeles Rams field goal — M. Gay (Q1 46:13, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q2 30:18, 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?
J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 75.0% completion, +6.8% CPOE, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +10.22 total passing EPA. B. Mayfield (Los Angeles Rams), 44.0% completion, -3.5% CPOE, -0.41 EPA per dropback, -10.27 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs Los Angeles Chargers?
J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +10.22 on passing plays. across 28 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.82 EPA): (8:37) 30-A.Ekeler right guard for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -11.4%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 5-10 Now 5-11 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 9-6 Now 10-6 W
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