Game story
In Week 12 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-11-23, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Dallas Cowboys, pulling away with a 28–6 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 18 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with +34.97 total EPA, and +18.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +34.97 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+15.9% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (11:02) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 12-T.Benjamin to DAL 24 for 46 yards (25-X.Woods). Pass complete on a deep post pattern.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 3 | 13 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 P. Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +34.97 total EPA · 35 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 2 K. Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +13.58 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 3 H. Henry · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +8.63 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play
- 4 Ty. Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.65 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.88 EPA/play
- 5 T. Benjamin · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.93 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
- 6 R. Smith · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +3.49 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 7 D. Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.99 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 8 A. Morris · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.38 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.38 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 (+34.97) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +1.00 EPA per play.
The signature play (-12.10 EPA) came from Dallas Cowboys: (8:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left intended for 11-C.Beasley INTERCEPTED by 20-D.King at LAC 10. 20-D.King for 90 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 — H. Henry (P. Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — P. Rivers
- Dallas Cowboys — R. Smith
- Los Angeles Chargers — K. Allen (P. Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — D. King
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DAL 4 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) (Field Goal formation) 9-N.Novak 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 13–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DAL 3 (Q3 24:06) — (9:06) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 86-H.Henry for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DAL 27 (Q3 16:52) — (1:52) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 16-Ty.Williams for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball caught in front-right corner of the endzone.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q3 16:46) — 8-D.Kaser extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 12–6. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q4 12:51) — (12:51) (No Huddle) 45-R.Smith up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DAL 42 (Q4 10:10) — (10:10) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 13-K.Allen for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 13 (Q4 8:00).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 56:02) — (11:02) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 12-T.Benjamin to DAL 24 for 46 yards (25-X.Woods). Pass complete on a deep post pattern.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 54:03) — (9:03) (Field Goal formation) 9-N.Novak 35 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 27:53) — (12:53) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 30-A.Ekeler to DAL 20 for 38 yards (38-J.Heath).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 45:55) — (:55) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 86-H.Henry pushed ob at DAL 26 for 27 yards (25-X.Woods) [32-O.Scandrick]. PENALTY on DAL-31-B.Jones, Unnecessary Roughness, 13 yards, enforced at DAL 2
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 34:58) — (4:58) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass incomplete short right to 13-K.Allen (30-A.Brown). PENALTY on DAL-30-A.Brown, Defensive Pass Interference, 4 yards, enforced at DAL 39 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 8:00) — (8:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left intended for 11-C.Beasley INTERCEPTED by 20-D.King at LAC 10. 20-D.King for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 10:10) — (10:10) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 13-K.Allen for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 56:02) — (11:02) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 12-T.Benjamin to DAL 24 for 46 yards (25-X.Woods). Pass complete on a deep post pattern.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 6:49) — (6:49) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left intended for 19-B.Butler INTERCEPTED by 26-C.Hayward at LAC 43. 26-C.Hayward to LAC 43 for no gain (19-B.Butler).
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) · 35 dropbacks · 77.1% completion · +18.1% CPOE · +1.00 EPA/play · +34.97 total EPA
- D.Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 34 dropbacks · 58.8% completion · +12.9% CPOE · -0.42 EPA/play · -14.23 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.190 | -0.201 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.2% | 49.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.999 | -0.419 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.224 | +0.022 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.201 | -0.190 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.7% | 56.8% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs -0.20), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Dallas Cowboys: 8 drives, -13.49 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 9 drives, +15.39 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.
- 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.
- D. Prescott (DAL) 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) — Q2 32:00 · DAL 4 · Score 3-0
(2:00) (Field Goal formation) 9-N.Novak 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 24:06 · DAL 3 · Score 9-0
(9:06) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 86-H.Henry for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 16:52 · DAL 27 · Score 15-0
(1:52) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 16-Ty.Williams for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball caught in front-right corner of the endzone. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 16:46 · DAL 15 · Score 16-0
8-D.Kaser extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 12:51 · LAC 2 · Score 16-6
(12:51) (No Huddle) 45-R.Smith up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 10:10 · DAL 42 · Score 22-6
(10:10) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 13-K.Allen for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 8:00 · LAC 13 · Score 28-6
(8:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left intended for 11-C.Beasley INTERCEPTED by 20-D.King at LAC 10. 20-D.King for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Dallas Cowboys?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Dallas Cowboys 28-6 in Week 12, 2017 on 2017-11-23.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs Dallas Cowboys?
The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 28, Dallas Cowboys 6 (LAC 28-6 DAL) in Week 12, 2017 on 2017-11-23.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 13, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 12, Dallas Cowboys 6; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 28, Dallas Cowboys 6.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Dallas Cowboys?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — H. Henry (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 24:06) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — P. Rivers (Q3 16:52) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — R. Smith (Q4 12:51) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Allen (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 10:10) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. King (Q4 8:00) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q2 32:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Dallas Cowboys?
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 77.1% completion, +18.1% CPOE, +1.00 EPA per dropback, +34.97 total passing EPA. D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 58.8% completion, +12.9% CPOE, -0.42 EPA per dropback, -14.23 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs Dallas Cowboys?
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +34.97 on passing plays. across 35 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-12.10 EPA): (8:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left intended for 11-C.Beasley INTERCEPTED by 20-D.King at LAC 10. 20-D.King for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +15.9%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 4-6 Now 5-6 W
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 5-5 Now 5-6 L
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