Game story
In Week 9 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-11-06, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Atlanta Falcons, pulling away with a 20–17 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with +3.85 total EPA, and -1.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, D. Carter (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.13 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-29.6% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Atlanta Falcons changed the game: (9:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota pass short left to 5-D.London to LAC 6 for 5 yards (52-K.Mack, 43-M.Davis). FUMBLES (52-K.Mack), RECOVERED by LAC-52-K.Mack at LAC 6. 52-K.Mack pushed ob at 50
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 0 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 20 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Carter · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +8.13 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
- 2 T. Allgeier · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +5.20 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 3 J. Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +3.85 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 4 O. Zaccheaus · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.23 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 5 C. Patterson · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +2.10 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 6 J. Palmer · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.91 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 7 K. Hodge · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.56 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 8 T. Allgeier · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.47 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Carter — LAC · Receiving
D. Carter posted the highest total EPA (+8.13) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.35 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.15 EPA) came from Atlanta Falcons: (9:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota pass short left to 5-D.London to LAC 6 for 5 yards (52-K.Mack, 43-M.Davis). FUMBLES (52-K.Mack), RECOVERED by LAC-52-K.Mack at LAC 6. 52-K.Mack pushed ob at 50 for 44 yards (17-O.Z
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — C. Patterson
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Ekeler
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Ekeler (J. Herbert pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — C. Patterson
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — Y. Koo
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Dicker
- 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: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q1 55:43) — (10:43) 84-C.Patterson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 55:40) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the LAC 11 (Q1 45:56) — (:56) 7-Y.Koo 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q2 34:43) — (4:43) 30-A.Ekeler right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 34:38) — 15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q2 30:36) — (:36) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 30-A.Ekeler for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 30:32) — 15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q3 18:48) — (3:48) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 84-C.Patterson left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. ATL-61-M.Hennessy was injured during the play.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 18:44) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the ATL 13 (Q4 5:31) — (5:31) 15-C.Dicker 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the ATL 19 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 15-C.Dicker 37 yard field goal 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.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 24:31) — (9:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota pass short left to 5-D.London to LAC 6 for 5 yards (52-K.Mack, 43-M.Davis). FUMBLES (52-K.Mack), RECOVERED by LAC-52-K.Mack at LAC 6. 52-K.Mack pushed ob at 50
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 15-C.Dicker 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 26:17) — (11:17) 1-M.Mariota pass deep middle to 12-K.Hodge to LAC 29 for 19 yards (24-N.Adderley).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 27:04) — (12:04) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota pass short middle to 17-O.Zaccheaus to LAC 38 for 15 yards (32-A.Gilman).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 30:12) — (:12) 13-B.Pinion punts 49 yards to LAC 31, Center-48-L.McCullough, downed by ATL-28-M.Ford.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 24:31) — (9:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota pass short left to 5-D.London to LAC 6 for 5 yards (52-K.Mack, 43-M.Davis). FUMBLES (52-K.Mack), RECOVERED by LAC-52-K.Mack at LAC 6. 52-K.Mack pushed ob at 50
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 23:39) — (8:39) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle intended for 5-J.Palmer INTERCEPTED by 27-R.Grant at ATL 37. 27-R.Grant to ATL 47 for 10 yards (63-C.Linsley).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 12:17) — (12:17) 7-Y.Koo 50 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 42:15) — (12:15) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle to 5-J.Palmer to LAC 37 for 25 yards (27-R.Grant).
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) · 45 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · -1.4% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +3.85 total EPA
- M.Mariota (Atlanta Falcons) · 27 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · -7.2% CPOE · -0.31 EPA/play · -8.44 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.015 | -0.057 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.0% | 49.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.085 | -0.312 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.143 | +0.219 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.057 | +0.015 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.7% | 59.0% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers -0.01, Atlanta Falcons -0.06) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, -4.24 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, -1.29 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.
- D. Carter (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Mariota (ATL) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 55:43 · LAC 1 · Score 0-6
(10:43) 84-C.Patterson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 55:40 · LAC 15 · Score 0-7
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 45:56 · LAC 11 · Score 0-10
(:56) 7-Y.Koo 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 34:43 · ATL 2 · Score 6-10
(4:43) 30-A.Ekeler right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 34:38 · ATL 15 · Score 7-10
15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 30:36 · ATL 1 · Score 13-10
(:36) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 30-A.Ekeler for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 30:32 · ATL 15 · Score 14-10
15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 18:48 · LAC 3 · Score 14-16
(3:48) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 84-C.Patterson left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. ATL-61-M.Hennessy was injured during the play. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 18:44 · LAC 15 · Score 14-17
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 5:31 · ATL 13 · Score 17-17
(5:31) 15-C.Dicker 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · ATL 19 · Score 20-17
(:03) 15-C.Dicker 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Atlanta Falcons?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Atlanta Falcons 20-17 in Week 9, 2022 on 2022-11-06.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs Atlanta Falcons?
The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 20, Atlanta Falcons 17 (LAC 20-17 ATL) in Week 9, 2022 on 2022-11-06.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 14, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Atlanta Falcons 0; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 20, Atlanta Falcons 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — C. Patterson (Q1 55:43) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (Q2 34:43) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (J. Herbert pass) (Q2 30:36) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — C. Patterson (Q3 18:48) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q1 45:56, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q4 5:31, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q4 0:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Atlanta Falcons?
J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 66.7% completion, -1.4% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +3.85 total passing EPA. M. Mariota (Atlanta Falcons), 44.4% completion, -7.2% CPOE, -0.31 EPA per dropback, -8.44 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs Atlanta Falcons?
D. Carter (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +8.13 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.15 EPA): (9:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota pass short left to 5-D.London to LAC 6 for 5 yards (52-K.Mack, 43-M.Davis). FUMBLES (52-K.Mack), RECOVERED by LAC-52-K.Mack at LAC 6. 52-K.M. The biggest win-probability swing was -29.6%.
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 4-4 Now 4-5 L
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