Game story
In Week 5 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-10-10, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Detroit Lions, pulling away with a 20–10 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Batch (Detroit Lions) paced the passing game, with -10.17 total EPA.
On the individual side, C. Penn (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.06 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+54.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Detroit Lions changed the game: J.Carney kicks 64 yards from SD 30 to DET 6. T.Fair to DET 27 for 21 yards (R.Davis).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 0 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
| Detroit Lions | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Penn · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +9.06 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 2 C. Batch · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +3.32 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 3 T. Fletcher · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.07 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 4 J. Morton · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 5 R. Rivers · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 6 T. Stephens · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +0.64 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 7 E. Kramer · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +0.54 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.01 EPA/play
- 8 E. Kramer · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +0.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.00 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Penn — LAC · Receiving
C. Penn posted the highest total EPA (+9.06) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.91 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.76 EPA) came from Detroit Lions: (8:24) C.Schlesinger right end to DET 47 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by SD-D.Lewis at DET 42. D.Lewis for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LAC 41 (Q1 54:40) — (9:40) C.Batch pass to G.Crowell for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 50:20) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DET 15 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) J.Carney 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the LAC 5 (Q2 37:41) — (7:41) J.Hanson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DET 3 (Q2 30:48) — (:48) T.Stephens left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 30:42) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DET 6 (Q3 24:58) — (9:58) J.Carney 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 53 (Q4 8:24) — (8:24) C.Schlesinger right end to DET 47 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by SD-D.Lewis at DET 42. D.Lewis for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 7:52) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 60:00) — J.Carney kicks 64 yards from SD 30 to DET 6. T.Fair to DET 27 for 21 yards (R.Davis).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 8:24) — (8:24) C.Schlesinger right end to DET 47 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by SD-D.Lewis at DET 42. D.Lewis for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 57:55) — (12:55) K.Bynum right end to SD 40 for -1 yards (S.Boyd). FUMBLES (S.Boyd), touched at SD 40, RECOVERED by DET-C.Claiborne at SD 41. C.Claiborne to SD 14 for 27 yards (E.Kramer).
- Detroit Lions (Q3 20:39) — (5:39) (Shotgun) C.Batch pass to J.Morton to SD 41 for 17 yards (J.Spencer).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 20:51) — (5:51) E.Kramer pass intended for B.Still INTERCEPTED by R.Bailey at DET 40. R.Bailey to DET 48 for 8 yards (B.Still).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 8:24) — (8:24) C.Schlesinger right end to DET 47 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by SD-D.Lewis at DET 42. D.Lewis for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 57:55) — (12:55) K.Bynum right end to SD 40 for -1 yards (S.Boyd). FUMBLES (S.Boyd), touched at SD 40, RECOVERED by DET-C.Claiborne at SD 41. C.Claiborne to SD 14 for 27 yards (E.Kramer).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 56:38) — (11:38) S.Irvin to SD 18 for -5 yards (R.Johnson). FUMBLES (R.Johnson), RECOVERED by SD-L.Bush at SD 18. L.Bush to SD 18 for no gain (M.Compton).
- Detroit Lions (Q3 26:48) — (11:48) C.Batch pass intended for D.Sloan INTERCEPTED by T.Simien at DET 17. T.Simien to DET 13 for 4 yards (D.Sloan).
Quarterback report card
C.Batch led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Batch (Detroit Lions) · 44 dropbacks · 47.7% completion · -0.23 EPA/play · -10.17 total EPA
- E.Kramer (Los Angeles Chargers) · 37 dropbacks · 54.1% completion · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.54 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.159 | -0.302 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.2% | 36.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.015 | -0.178 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.451 | -0.886 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.302 | +0.159 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.2% | 59.8% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.16 vs -0.30), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Detroit Lions: 13 drives, -26.27 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 13 drives, -13.00 total EPA, 3 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.
- C. Penn (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 54:40 · LAC 41 · Score 0-6
(9:40) C.Batch pass to G.Crowell for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 50:20 · LAC 2 · Score 0-7
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 45:00 · DET 15 · Score 3-7
(15:00) J.Carney 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 37:41 · LAC 5 · Score 3-10
(7:41) J.Hanson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 30:48 · DET 3 · Score 9-10
(:48) T.Stephens left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 30:42 · DET 2 · Score 10-10
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 24:58 · DET 6 · Score 13-10
(9:58) J.Carney 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 8:24 · LAC 53 · Score 19-10
(8:24) C.Schlesinger right end to DET 47 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by SD-D.Lewis at DET 42. D.Lewis for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 7:52 · DET 2 · Score 20-10
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Detroit Lions?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Detroit Lions 20-10 in Week 5, 1999 on 1999-10-10.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs Detroit Lions?
The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 20, Detroit Lions 10 (LAC 20-10 DET) in Week 5, 1999 on 1999-10-10.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Detroit Lions 7; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 10, Detroit Lions 3; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Detroit Lions 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Detroit Lions 0; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 20, Detroit Lions 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 54:40) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 30:48) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 8:24) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 45:00, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — unlisted player (Q2 37:41, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — unlisted player (Q3 24:58, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Detroit Lions?
C. Batch (Detroit Lions), 47.7% completion, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -10.17 total passing EPA. E. Kramer (Los Angeles Chargers), 54.1% completion, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.54 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs Detroit Lions?
C. Penn (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +9.06 on receiving plays. across 10 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.76 EPA): (8:24) C.Schlesinger right end to DET 47 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by SD-D.Lewis at DET 42. D.Lewis for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +54.6%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
Detroit Lions
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
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