Game story
In Week 2 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-09-15, the Detroit Lions took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 13–10 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with +4.62 total EPA, and -5.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Stafford (Detroit Lions) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.45 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-33.4% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (1:10) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left intended for 13-K.Allen INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Slay at DET -2. Touchback.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Detroit Lions | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +5.45 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 2 K. Golladay · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.30 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 3 M. Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.91 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 4 P. Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +4.62 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 5 K. Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.28 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 6 A. Ekeler · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 7 T. Johnson · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +1.85 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 8 D. Inman · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.32 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Stafford — DET · Passing
M. Stafford posted the highest total EPA (+5.45) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Detroit Lions's efficiency. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.17 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.87 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (8:32) 30-A.Ekeler left tackle to DET 1 for no gain (51-J.Tavai, 32-T.Wilson). FUMBLES (51-J.Tavai), RECOVERED by DET-42-D.Kennard at DET 3. 42-D.Kennard to DET 3 for no gain (80-S.Culkin).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Ekeler
- Detroit Lions — K. Johnson (M. Stafford pass)
- Detroit Lions — K. Golladay (M. Stafford pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — T. Long
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 7–6. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q1 53:02) — (8:02) 30-A.Ekeler up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q1 52:57) — 1-T.Long extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LAC 36 (Q1 49:20) — (4:20) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 33-K.Johnson for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DET 21 (Q2 30:04) — (:04) 1-T.Long 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LAC 31 (Q4 7:28) — (7:28) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 19-K.Golladay for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 7:21) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:10) — (1:10) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left intended for 13-K.Allen INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Slay at DET -2. Touchback.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 23:32) — (8:32) 30-A.Ekeler left tackle to DET 1 for no gain (51-J.Tavai, 32-T.Wilson). FUMBLES (51-J.Tavai), RECOVERED by DET-42-D.Kennard at DET 3. 42-D.Kennard to DET 3 for no gain (80-S.Culkin).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 7:28) — (7:28) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 19-K.Golladay for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 36:02) — (6:02) 5-M.Prater 40 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 11:50) — (11:50) 1-T.Long 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 23:32) — (8:32) 30-A.Ekeler left tackle to DET 1 for no gain (51-J.Tavai, 32-T.Wilson). FUMBLES (51-J.Tavai), RECOVERED by DET-42-D.Kennard at DET 3. 42-D.Kennard to DET 3 for no gain (80-S.Culkin).
- Detroit Lions (Q3 26:42) — (11:42) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left intended for 19-K.Golladay INTERCEPTED by 26-C.Hayward at LAC -5. Touchback (19-K.Golladay). Penalty on DET-19-K.Golladay, Offensive Pass Interference, declined.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 17:13) — (2:13) 1-T.Long 39 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 11:50) — (11:50) 1-T.Long 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor.
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) · 41 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -5.2% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +4.62 total EPA
- M.Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 33 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +4.3% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +5.45 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.107 | -0.085 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.8% | 40.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.113 | +0.165 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.201 | -0.218 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.085 | +0.107 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.7% | 51.2% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers -0.11, Detroit Lions -0.09) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Detroit Lions: 10 drives, -6.11 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, -8.57 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Detroit Lions 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. Stafford (Detroit Lions) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- P. Rivers (LAC) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- M. Stafford (DET) 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 TD (+6) — Q1 53:02 · DET 1 · Score 6-0
(8:02) 30-A.Ekeler up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 52:57 · DET 15 · Score 7-0
1-T.Long extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 49:20 · LAC 36 · Score 7-6
(4:20) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 33-K.Johnson for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 30:04 · DET 21 · Score 10-6
(:04) 1-T.Long 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 7:28 · LAC 31 · Score 10-12
(7:28) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 19-K.Golladay for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 7:21 · LAC 15 · Score 10-13
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Detroit Lions?
The Detroit Lions beat the Los Angeles Chargers 13-10 in Week 2, 2019 on 2019-09-15.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs Detroit Lions?
The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 10, Detroit Lions 13 (LAC 10-13 DET) in Week 2, 2019 on 2019-09-15.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Detroit Lions 6; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Detroit Lions 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Detroit Lions 7; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 10, Detroit Lions 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Detroit Lions?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (Q1 53:02) Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Johnson (M. Stafford pass) (Q1 49:20) Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Golladay (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 7:28) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — T. Long (Q2 30:04, 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?
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 51.2% completion, -5.2% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +4.62 total passing EPA. M. Stafford (Detroit Lions), 66.7% completion, +4.3% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +5.45 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs Detroit Lions?
M. Stafford (Detroit Lions) led the game in total EPA with +5.45 on passing plays. across 33 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.87 EPA): (8:32) 30-A.Ekeler left tackle to DET 1 for no gain (51-J.Tavai, 32-T.Wilson). FUMBLES (51-J.Tavai), RECOVERED by DET-42-D.Kennard at DET 3. 42-D.Kennard to DET 3 for no gain (80-S. The biggest win-probability swing was -33.4%.
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Detroit Lions a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Detroit Lions won 13-10 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
Detroit Lions
Now 1-0 W
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