Game story
In Week 18 of the 2018 NFL season on 2019-01-06, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Baltimore Ravens, pulling away with a 23–17 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 25 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
L. Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) paced the passing game, with -2.35 total EPA, and -10.9% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Crabtree (Baltimore Ravens) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.53 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-13.4% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Baltimore Ravens changed the game: (9:39) (Shotgun) 30-K.Dixon left guard to BAL 12 for -2 yards (54-M.Ingram). FUMBLES (54-M.Ingram), RECOVERED by LAC-31-A.Phillips at BAL 15. 31-A.Phillips to BAL 15 for no gain (87-M.Williams).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 6 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 23 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Crabtree · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +6.53 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play
- 2 K. Dixon · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
- 3 W.Snead IV · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.08 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 4 A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.98 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 5 M. Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.57 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 6 K. Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +0.33 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 7 J. Brown · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.29 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 8 M. Williams · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Crabtree — BAL · Receiving
M. Crabtree posted the highest total EPA (+6.53) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Baltimore Ravens's efficiency. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.63 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.72 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (10:37) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 88-V.Green to LAC 30 for 8 yards (48-P.Onwuasor, 23-T.Jefferson). FUMBLES (48-P.Onwuasor), RECOVERED by BAL-57-C.Mosley at LAC 33. 57-C.Mosley pushed ob at LAC 21 for 12
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. Gordon
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Crabtree (L. Jackson pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Crabtree (L. Jackson pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — M. Badgley
- Los Angeles Chargers — M. Badgley
- Los Angeles Chargers — M. Badgley
- Los Angeles Chargers — M. Badgley
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker
- Los Angeles Chargers — M. Badgley
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the BAL 3 (Q1 52:03) — (7:03) (Field Goal formation) 4-M.Badgley 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the BAL 35 (Q1 46:14) — (1:14) (Field Goal formation) 4-M.Badgley 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the BAL 22 (Q2 33:26) — (3:26) (Field Goal formation) 4-M.Badgley 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the BAL 16 (Q2 30:04) — (:04) (Field Goal formation) 4-M.Badgley 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the LAC 15 (Q3 23:34) — (8:34) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 14–11. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q4 14:58) — (14:58) 68-T.Scott reported in as eligible. 28-M.Gordon left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers registered a safety from the BAL 2 (Q4 14:44) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-P.Rivers pass to 81-M.Williams is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the BAL 29 (Q4 9:14) — (9:14) (Field Goal formation) 4-M.Badgley 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the LAC 31 (Q4 6:40) — (6:40) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep right to 15-M.Crabtree for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 6:33) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the LAC 7 (Q4 2:06); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 1:59) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 54:39) — (9:39) (Shotgun) 30-K.Dixon left guard to BAL 12 for -2 yards (54-M.Ingram). FUMBLES (54-M.Ingram), RECOVERED by LAC-31-A.Phillips at BAL 15. 31-A.Phillips to BAL 15 for no gain (87-M.Williams).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 38:57) — (8:57) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle intended for 10-C.Moore INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Phillips (26-C.Hayward) at LAC 41. 31-A.Phillips to LAC 41 for no gain (10-C.Moore).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 25:37) — (10:37) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 88-V.Green to LAC 30 for 8 yards (48-P.Onwuasor, 23-T.Jefferson). FUMBLES (48-P.Onwuasor), RECOVERED by BAL-57-C.Mosley at LAC 33. 57-C.Mosley pushed
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:28) — (:28) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson sacked at BAL 38 for -9 yards (42-U.Nwosu). FUMBLES (42-U.Nwosu), RECOVERED by LAC-54-M.Ingram at BAL 29. 54-M.Ingram to BAL 29 for no gain (73-M.Yanda).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:54) — (:54) (Punt formation) 5-D.Jones punts 41 yards to BAL 34, Center-47-M.Windt, out of bounds.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 25:37) — (10:37) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 88-V.Green to LAC 30 for 8 yards (48-P.Onwuasor, 23-T.Jefferson). FUMBLES (48-P.Onwuasor), RECOVERED by BAL-57-C.Mosley at LAC 33. 57-C.Mosley pushed
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 2:06) — (2:06) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 15-M.Crabtree to LAC 1 for 6 yards (37-J.Addae). Baltimore challenged the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 8-L.Jacks
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 28:51) — (13:51) (Field Goal formation) 4-M.Badgley 41 yard field goal is BLOCKED (90-Z.Smith), Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 7:02) — (7:02) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep middle to 83-W.Snead IV to LAC 31 for 29 yards (23-R.Jenkins). Penalty on LAC-99-J.Bosa, Defensive Offside, declined.
Quarterback report card
L.Jackson led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- L.Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) · 39 dropbacks · 35.9% completion · -10.9% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.35 total EPA
- P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 36 dropbacks · 61.1% completion · +8.6% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -4.25 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.131 | -0.287 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.2% | 33.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.118 | -0.060 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.168 | -0.741 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.287 | +0.131 |
| Defensive success rate | 66.7% | 57.8% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.13 vs -0.29), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Baltimore Ravens: 13 drives, -22.38 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 14 drives, -11.78 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.
- M. Crabtree (Baltimore Ravens) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- L. Jackson (BAL) 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 52:03 · BAL 3 · Score 3-0
(7:03) (Field Goal formation) 4-M.Badgley 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 46:14 · BAL 35 · Score 6-0
(1:14) (Field Goal formation) 4-M.Badgley 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 33:26 · BAL 22 · Score 9-0
(3:26) (Field Goal formation) 4-M.Badgley 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 30:04 · BAL 16 · Score 12-0
(:04) (Field Goal formation) 4-M.Badgley 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 23:34 · LAC 15 · Score 12-3
(8:34) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 14:58 · BAL 1 · Score 18-3
(14:58) 68-T.Scott reported in as eligible. 28-M.Gordon left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers Safety (+2) — Q4 14:44 · BAL 2 · Score 20-3
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-P.Rivers pass to 81-M.Williams is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 9:14 · BAL 29 · Score 23-3
(9:14) (Field Goal formation) 4-M.Badgley 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 6:40 · LAC 31 · Score 23-9
(6:40) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep right to 15-M.Crabtree for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 6:33 · LAC 15 · Score 23-10
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 2:06 · LAC 7 · Score 23-16
(2:06) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 15-M.Crabtree to LAC 1 for 6 yards (37-J.Addae). Baltimore challenged the short of the goal line ruling, and th - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 1:59 · LAC 15 · Score 23-17
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Baltimore Ravens?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Baltimore Ravens 23-17 in Week 18, 2018 on 2019-01-06.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs Baltimore Ravens?
The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 23, Baltimore Ravens 17 (LAC 23-17 BAL) in Week 18, 2018 on 2019-01-06.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 11, Baltimore Ravens 14; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 23, Baltimore Ravens 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Baltimore Ravens?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Gordon (Q4 14:58) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Crabtree (L. Jackson pass) (Q4 6:40) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Crabtree (L. Jackson pass) (Q4 2:06) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — M. Badgley (Q1 52:03, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — M. Badgley (Q1 46:14, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — M. Badgley (Q2 33:26, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — M. Badgley (Q2 30:04, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q3 23:34, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — M. Badgley (Q4 9:14, 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?
L. Jackson (Baltimore Ravens), 35.9% completion, -10.9% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.35 total passing EPA. P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 61.1% completion, +8.6% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -4.25 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs Baltimore Ravens?
M. Crabtree (Baltimore Ravens) led the game in total EPA with +6.53 on receiving plays. across 4 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.72 EPA): (10:37) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 88-V.Green to LAC 30 for 8 yards (48-P.Onwuasor, 23-T.Jefferson). FUMBLES (48-P.Onwuasor), RECOVERED by BAL-57-C.Mosley at LAC 33. The biggest win-probability swing was -13.4%.
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 23-17 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 12-4 Now 13-4 W
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 10-6 Now 10-7 L
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