Game story
In Week 4 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-10-01, the Baltimore Ravens took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 16–13 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. McNair (Baltimore Ravens) paced the passing game, with -6.30 total EPA, and -3.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. Heap (Baltimore Ravens) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.09 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+24.9% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Baltimore Ravens changed the game: (:41) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass short left to 86-T.Heap for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +8.09 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.02 EPA/play
- 2 M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.68 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.68 EPA/play
- 3 D. Mason · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.66 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 4 E. Parker · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.90 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 5 A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.62 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 6 P. Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +2.37 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 7 L. Neal · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.02 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.02 EPA/play
- 8 M. Clayton · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.71 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Heap — BAL · Receiving
T. Heap posted the highest total EPA (+8.09) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Baltimore Ravens's efficiency. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +2.02 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.01 EPA) came from Baltimore Ravens: (9:37) 9-S.McNair pass short middle intended for 85-D.Mason INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Edwards at BAL 35. 59-D.Edwards to BAL 30 for 5 yards (89-M.Clayton). FUMBLES (89-M.Clayton), recovered by LAC-95-S.Phillips at BAL 25. 95-S
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — M. Floyd (P. Rivers pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — D. Wilcox (S. McNair pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — T. Heap (S. McNair pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
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 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the BAL 31 (Q1 55:21) — (10:21) (No Huddle) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 80-M.Floyd for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q1 55:21) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q1 50:33) — (5:33) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass short right to 83-D.Wilcox for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 50:28) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the BAL 16 (Q2 44:56) — (14:56) 10-N.Kaeding 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the BAL 36 (Q2 31:56) — (1:56) 10-N.Kaeding 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 9–0. Baltimore Ravens registered a safety from the BAL 93 (Q4 3:17) — (3:17) 5-M.Scifres tackled in End Zone for -7 yards, SAFETY (20-E.Reed).; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the LAC 10 (Q4 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass short left to 86-T.Heap for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 0:34) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass short left to 86-T.Heap for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 20:26) — (5:26) 9-S.McNair pass short right to 83-D.Wilcox to LAC 1 for 1 yard (54-S.Cooper). FUMBLES (54-S.Cooper), RECOVERED by LAC-59-D.Edwards at LAC 1. 59-D.Edwards to LAC 1 for no gain (83-D.Wilcox). Pla
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LAC 40 for -11 yards (95-J.Johnson).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 53:34) — (8:34) (No Huddle) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 57-B.Scott at LAC 46. 57-B.Scott to LAC 22 for 24 yards (87-K.McCardell).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair to LAC 23 for 12 yards (95-S.Phillips, 58-R.Godfrey).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 9:37) — (9:37) 9-S.McNair pass short middle intended for 85-D.Mason INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Edwards at BAL 35. 59-D.Edwards to BAL 30 for 5 yards (89-M.Clayton). FUMBLES (89-M.Clayton), recovered by LAC-95-S.Phil
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 53:34) — (8:34) (No Huddle) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 57-B.Scott at LAC 46. 57-B.Scott to LAC 22 for 24 yards (87-K.McCardell).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 20:26) — (5:26) 9-S.McNair pass short right to 83-D.Wilcox to LAC 1 for 1 yard (54-S.Cooper). FUMBLES (54-S.Cooper), RECOVERED by LAC-59-D.Edwards at LAC 1. 59-D.Edwards to LAC 1 for no gain (83-D.Wilcox). Pla
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 24:47) — (9:47) 10-N.Kaeding 40 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Quarterback report card
S.McNair led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S.McNair (Baltimore Ravens) · 35 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · -3.1% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -6.30 total EPA
- P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 23 dropbacks · 56.5% completion · -6.9% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +2.37 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.095 | -0.112 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.6% | 38.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.026 | -0.180 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.200 | -0.314 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.112 | +0.095 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.6% | 55.4% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers -0.10, Baltimore Ravens -0.11) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Baltimore Ravens: 13 drives, -8.20 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 13 drives, -7.85 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Baltimore Ravens 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.
- T. Heap (Baltimore Ravens) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- S. McNair (BAL) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- P. Rivers (LAC) 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 Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 55:21 · BAL 31 · Score 6-0
(10:21) (No Huddle) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 80-M.Floyd for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 55:21 · BAL 2 · Score 7-0
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 50:33 · LAC 5 · Score 7-6
(5:33) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass short right to 83-D.Wilcox for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 50:28 · LAC 2 · Score 7-7
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 44:56 · BAL 16 · Score 10-7
(14:56) 10-N.Kaeding 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 31:56 · BAL 36 · Score 13-7
(1:56) 10-N.Kaeding 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Baltimore Ravens Safety (+2) — Q4 3:17 · BAL 93 · Score 13-9
(3:17) 5-M.Scifres tackled in End Zone for -7 yards, SAFETY (20-E.Reed). - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 0:41 · LAC 10 · Score 13-15
(:41) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass short left to 86-T.Heap for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 0:34 · LAC 2 · Score 13-16
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Baltimore Ravens?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Los Angeles Chargers 16-13 in Week 4, 2006 on 2006-10-01.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs Baltimore Ravens?
The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 13, Baltimore Ravens 16 (LAC 13-16 BAL) in Week 4, 2006 on 2006-10-01.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Baltimore Ravens 9; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 13, Baltimore Ravens 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Baltimore Ravens?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Floyd (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 55:21) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — D. Wilcox (S. McNair pass) (Q1 50:33) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Heap (S. McNair pass) (Q4 0:41) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q2 44:56, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q2 31:56, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Baltimore Ravens?
S. McNair (Baltimore Ravens), 48.6% completion, -3.1% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -6.30 total passing EPA. P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 56.5% completion, -6.9% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +2.37 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs Baltimore Ravens?
T. Heap (Baltimore Ravens) led the game in total EPA with +8.09 on receiving plays. across 4 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.01 EPA): (9:37) 9-S.McNair pass short middle intended for 85-D.Mason INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Edwards at BAL 35. 59-D.Edwards to BAL 30 for 5 yards (89-M.Clayton). FUMBLES (89-M.Clayton), recove. The biggest win-probability swing was +24.9%.
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Baltimore Ravens won 16-13 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W
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