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NFL · Week 13 · November 30, 2014 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2014 Week 13 Recap

Chargers defeat Ravens 34–33 in Week 13

Philip Rivers led Fantasy Impact as Chargers prevailed in a 34–33 Week 13 finish.

Los Angeles Chargers 34 8–4 Winner
Final 34–33
Baltimore Ravens 33 7–5
Winner
Los Angeles Chargers
Final score
34–33
Halftime
Los Angeles Chargers 10–16 Baltimore Ravens
Top passer
Philip Rivers
FantasyHQ MVP
Philip Rivers
Game date
November 30, 2014

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

  • Philip Rivers
    Philip Rivers 34/57 · 395 YDS · 3 TD +20.4 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Gates 7 REC · 83 YDS +8.7 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Floyd 3 REC · 85 YDS +5.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • Joe Flacco
    Joe Flacco 19/39 · 227 YDS · 2 TD +17.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyron Smith
    Tyron Smith 6 REC · 65 YDS · 2 TD +5.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Montaric Brown
    Montaric Brown 3 REC · 25 YDS +3.6 Fantasy Impact
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Game story

The Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Baltimore Ravens 34–33 in Week 13 of the 2014 NFL season on 2014-11-30, a matchup that came down to the wire. The decisive swing (-28.3% win probability) came in the fourth quarter when Baltimore Ravens swung the momentum.

In Week 13 of the 2014 NFL season on 2014-11-30, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Baltimore Ravens, pulling away with a 34–33 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 34 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with +20.44 total EPA, and +9.5% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +20.44 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-28.3% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Baltimore Ravens changed the game: (:09) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 11-K.Aiken to LAC 43 for 24 yards (26-B.Flowers).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Los Angeles Chargers73321034
Baltimore Ravens106713033

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

  1. 1 P. Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +20.44 total EPA · 57 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
  2. 2 J. Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +17.74 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
  3. 3 A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +8.70 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
  4. 4 T. Smith · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +5.87 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
  5. 5 M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.38 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
  6. 6 K. Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.78 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
  7. 7 M. Brown · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.59 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
  8. 8 J. Jones · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.92 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

P. Rivers — LAC · Passing

P. Rivers posted the highest total EPA (+20.44) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 57 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.

The signature play (+5.19 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (12:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 80-M.Floyd to BAL 11 for 59 yards (37-D.Gorrer).

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Baltimore Ravens — T. Smith (J. Flacco pass) (Q1 55:53)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — K. Allen (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 45:27)
  • Baltimore Ravens — T. Smith (J. Flacco pass) (Q3 20:06)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player (Q4 13:18)
  • Baltimore Ravens — J. Flacco (Q4 6:16)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — K. Allen (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 3:47)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — E. Royal (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 0:41)

Field goals

  • Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker (Q1 52:52)
  • Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker (Q2 41:13)
  • Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker (Q2 31:44)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak (Q2 30:07)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak (Q3 25:14)
  • Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker (Q4 2:26)
  • Baltimore Ravens — P. Rivers (Q4 2:00)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–7. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the LAC 16 (Q1 55:53) — (10:53) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 82-T.Smith for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Torrey Smith makes one-handed catch for touchdown.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 55:46) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the LAC 15 (Q1 52:52) — (7:52) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the BAL 12 (Q1 45:27); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q1 45:20) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 6–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the LAC 3 (Q2 41:13) — (11:13) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the LAC 11 (Q2 31:44) — (1:44) 9-J.Tucker 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the BAL 34 (Q2 30:07) — (:07) (Field Goal formation) 9-N.Novak 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the BAL 8 (Q3 25:14) — (10:14) 9-N.Novak 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the LAC 10 (Q3 20:06) — (5:06) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 82-T.Smith for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 20:01) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 21–13. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the BAL 14 (Q4 13:18) — (13:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 24-Ry.Mathews left guard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 13:12) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q4 6:16) — (6:16) 5-J.Flacco up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 6:13) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the BAL 23 (Q4 3:47) — (3:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 13-K.Allen for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 3:40) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the LAC 13 (Q4 2:26) — (2:26) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the BAL 54 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass incomplete short left to 13-K.Allen [57-C.Mosley].; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q4 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 11-E.Royal for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 0:38) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:09) — (:09) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 11-K.Aiken to LAC 43 for 24 yards (26-B.Flowers). [WPA -28.3% · EPA -0.06]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 27:18) — (12:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 80-M.Floyd to BAL 11 for 59 yards (37-D.Gorrer). [WPA +17.5% · EPA +5.19]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:46) — (:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass incomplete deep left to 11-E.Royal (41-A.Levine). PENALTY on BAL-41-A.Levine, Defensive Pass Interference, 23 yards, enforced at BAL 24 - No Play. [WPA +16.2% · EPA +2.76]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 35:51) — (5:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 11-E.Royal to BAL 15 for 3 yards (99-C.Canty). FUMBLES (99-C.Canty), RECOVERED by BAL-36-J.Miles at BAL 16. 36-J.Miles to BAL 16 for no gain [WPA -11.7% · EPA -4.84]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 55:06) — (10:06) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 13-K.Allen INTERCEPTED by 51-D.Smith (58-E.Dumervil) [58-E.Dumervil] at LAC 19. 51-D.Smith to LAC 19 for no gain (13-K.Allen). P [WPA -10.9% · EPA -4.56]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 27:18) — (12:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 80-M.Floyd to BAL 11 for 59 yards (37-D.Gorrer). [WPA +17.5% · EPA +5.19]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 35:51) — (5:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 11-E.Royal to BAL 15 for 3 yards (99-C.Canty). FUMBLES (99-C.Canty), RECOVERED by BAL-36-J.Miles at BAL 16. 36-J.Miles to BAL 16 for no gain [WPA -11.7% · EPA -4.84]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 55:06) — (10:06) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 13-K.Allen INTERCEPTED by 51-D.Smith (58-E.Dumervil) [58-E.Dumervil] at LAC 19. 51-D.Smith to LAC 19 for no gain (13-K.Allen). P [WPA -10.9% · EPA -4.56]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 55:53) — (10:53) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 82-T.Smith for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Torrey Smith makes one-handed catch for touchdown. [WPA +8.6% · EPA +3.71]

Quarterback report card

P.Rivers led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 57 dropbacks · 59.6% completion · +9.5% CPOE · +0.36 EPA/play · +20.44 total EPA
  • J.Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 39 dropbacks · 48.7% completion · -2.6% CPOE · +0.45 EPA/play · +17.74 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

StatLos Angeles ChargersBaltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play+0.247+0.237
Offensive success rate57.1%51.7%
Pass EPA/play+0.359+0.455
Rush EPA/play+0.029-0.096
Defensive EPA/play-0.237-0.247
Defensive success rate48.3%42.9%

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers +0.25, Baltimore Ravens +0.24) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

  • Baltimore Ravens: 10 drives, +21.08 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
  • Los Angeles Chargers: 9 drives, +22.48 total EPA, 6 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.
  • P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
  • 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.

  1. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 55:53 · LAC 16 · Score 0-6
    (10:53) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 82-T.Smith for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Torrey Smith makes one-handed catch for touchdown.
  2. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 55:46 · LAC 2 · Score 0-7
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  3. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 52:52 · LAC 15 · Score 0-10
    (7:52) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  4. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 45:27 · BAL 12 · Score 6-10
    (:27) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 13-K.Allen for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN [24-D.Stewart]. The Replay Official challenged the pass completion ruling, a
  5. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 45:20 · BAL 2 · Score 7-10
    9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  6. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 41:13 · LAC 3 · Score 7-13
    (11:13) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  7. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 31:44 · LAC 11 · Score 7-16
    (1:44) 9-J.Tucker 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  8. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 30:07 · BAL 34 · Score 10-16
    (:07) (Field Goal formation) 9-N.Novak 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  9. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 25:14 · BAL 8 · Score 13-16
    (10:14) 9-N.Novak 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  10. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 20:06 · LAC 10 · Score 13-22
    (5:06) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 82-T.Smith for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 20:01 · LAC 2 · Score 13-23
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  12. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 13:18 · BAL 14 · Score 19-23
    (13:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 24-Ry.Mathews left guard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 13:12 · BAL 2 · Score 20-23
    9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  14. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 6:16 · LAC 1 · Score 20-29
    (6:16) 5-J.Flacco up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 6:13 · LAC 2 · Score 20-30
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  16. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 3:47 · BAL 23 · Score 26-30
    (3:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 13-K.Allen for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  17. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 3:40 · BAL 2 · Score 27-30
    9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  18. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 2:26 · LAC 13 · Score 27-33
    (2:26) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  19. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · BAL 54 · Score 27-33
    (2:00) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass incomplete short left to 13-K.Allen [57-C.Mosley].
  20. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 0:41 · BAL 1 · Score 33-33
    (:41) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 11-E.Royal for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  21. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 0:38 · BAL 2 · Score 34-33
    9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Baltimore Ravens?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Baltimore Ravens 34-33 in Week 13, 2014 on 2014-11-30.

What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs Baltimore Ravens?

The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 34, Baltimore Ravens 33 (LAC 34-33 BAL) in Week 13, 2014 on 2014-11-30.

What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Baltimore Ravens?

Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Baltimore Ravens 10; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Baltimore Ravens 6; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 21, Baltimore Ravens 13; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 34, Baltimore Ravens 33.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Baltimore Ravens?

Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Smith (J. Flacco pass) (Q1 55:53) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Allen (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 45:27) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Smith (J. Flacco pass) (Q3 20:06) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 13:18) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Flacco (Q4 6:16) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Allen (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 3:47) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — E. Royal (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 0:41) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q1 52:52, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 41:13, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 31:44, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q2 30:07, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q3 25:14, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q4 2:26, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — P. Rivers (Q4 2:00, 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?

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 59.6% completion, +9.5% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +20.44 total passing EPA. J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 48.7% completion, -2.6% CPOE, +0.45 EPA per dropback, +17.74 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs Baltimore Ravens?

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +20.44 on passing plays. across 57 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.19 EPA): (12:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 80-M.Floyd to BAL 11 for 59 yards (37-D.Gorrer).. The biggest win-probability swing was -28.3%.

Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 34-33 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 7-4 Now 8-4 W

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 7-4 Now 7-5 L

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