Game story
In Week 3 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-09-23, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 31–24 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with +13.49 total EPA, and +0.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.50 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+41.3% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Green Bay Packers changed the game: (2:13) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 85-G.Jennings for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 24 |
| Green Bay Packers | 3 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 P. Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +14.50 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 2 B. Favre · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +13.49 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 3 D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +11.10 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.85 EPA/play
- 4 A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +10.03 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 5 V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.92 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 6 G. Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +7.19 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.80 EPA/play
- 7 J. Jones · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.57 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 8 D. Lee · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.75 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.19 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 (+14.50) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.12 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (1:22) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 21-L.Tomlinson INTERCEPTED by 56-N.Barnett at LAC 40. 56-N.Barnett pushed ob at LAC 2 for 38 yards (73-M.McNeill).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — V. Jackson (P. Rivers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — D. Driver (B. Favre pass)
- Green Bay Packers — B. Franks (B. Favre pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Davis (P. Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — L. Tomlinson (P. Rivers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — G. Jennings (B. Favre pass)
- Green Bay Packers — B. Jackson
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
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 7–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the GB 27 (Q1 52:13) — (7:13) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 52:07) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the LAC 10 (Q1 47:44) — (2:44) 2-M.Crosby 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q2 41:58) — (11:58) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 80-D.Driver for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 41:53) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q2 32:52) — (2:52) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 88-B.Franks for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 32:48) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the GB 9 (Q2 30:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 84-C.Davis for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 30:32) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the GB 21 (Q3 24:10) — (9:10) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 21-L.Tomlinson for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 24:02) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–3. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LAC 57 (Q4 2:13) — (2:13) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 85-G.Jennings for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 2:03) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q4 1:07) — (1:07) 32-B.Jackson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 0:59) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the GB 26 (Q4 0:25) — (:25) 10-N.Kaeding 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 2:13) — (2:13) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 85-G.Jennings for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 5:51) — (5:51) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass incomplete short middle to 88-B.Franks (95-S.Phillips).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:22) — (1:22) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 21-L.Tomlinson INTERCEPTED by 56-N.Barnett at LAC 40. 56-N.Barnett pushed ob at LAC 2 for 38 yards (73-M.McNeill).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 8:31) — (8:31) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 86-D.Lee pushed ob at LAC 11 for 18 yards (51-T.Dobbins) [95-S.Phillips].
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 4:28) — (4:28) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 85-A.Gates to LAC 21 for 18 yards (24-J.Bush).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:22) — (1:22) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 21-L.Tomlinson INTERCEPTED by 56-N.Barnett at LAC 40. 56-N.Barnett pushed ob at LAC 2 for 38 yards (73-M.McNeill).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 2:13) — (2:13) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 85-G.Jennings for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 34:36) — (4:36) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 80-D.Driver pushed ob at LAC 22 for 46 yards (20-M.McCree).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 52:13) — (7:13) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
B.Favre led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 51 dropbacks · 54.9% completion · +0.1% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +13.49 total EPA
- P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 39 dropbacks · 69.2% completion · +11.6% CPOE · +0.37 EPA/play · +14.50 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.111 | +0.191 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.8% | 53.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.372 | +0.264 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.171 | +0.000 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.191 | -0.111 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.3% | 51.2% |
By the numbers
Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs +0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, +15.64 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +9.30 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Green Bay Packers 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.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 52:13 · GB 27 · Score 6-0
(7:13) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 52:07 · GB 2 · Score 7-0
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 47:44 · LAC 10 · Score 7-3
(2:44) 2-M.Crosby 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 41:58 · LAC 5 · Score 7-9
(11:58) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 80-D.Driver for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 41:53 · LAC 2 · Score 7-10
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 32:52 · LAC 5 · Score 7-16
(2:52) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 88-B.Franks for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 32:48 · LAC 2 · Score 7-17
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 30:41 · GB 9 · Score 13-17
(:41) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 84-C.Davis for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 30:32 · GB 2 · Score 14-17
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 24:10 · GB 21 · Score 20-17
(9:10) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 21-L.Tomlinson for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 24:02 · GB 2 · Score 21-17
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 2:13 · LAC 57 · Score 21-23
(2:13) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 85-G.Jennings for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 2:03 · LAC 2 · Score 21-24
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 1:07 · LAC 1 · Score 21-30
(1:07) 32-B.Jackson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 0:59 · LAC 2 · Score 21-31
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 0:25 · GB 26 · Score 24-31
(:25) 10-N.Kaeding 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Green Bay Packers?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Los Angeles Chargers 31-24 in Week 3, 2007 on 2007-09-23.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs Green Bay Packers?
The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 24, Green Bay Packers 31 (LAC 24-31 GB) in Week 3, 2007 on 2007-09-23.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Green Bay Packers 3; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Green Bay Packers 14; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Green Bay Packers 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Green Bay Packers 14; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 24, Green Bay Packers 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Green Bay Packers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — V. Jackson (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 52:13) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Driver (B. Favre pass) (Q2 41:58) Green Bay Packers touchdown — B. Franks (B. Favre pass) (Q2 32:52) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — C. Davis (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 30:41) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 24:10) Green Bay Packers touchdown — G. Jennings (B. Favre pass) (Q4 2:13) Green Bay Packers touchdown — B. Jackson (Q4 1:07) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q1 47:44, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q4 0:25, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Green Bay Packers?
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 54.9% completion, +0.1% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +13.49 total passing EPA. P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 69.2% completion, +11.6% CPOE, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +14.50 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs Green Bay Packers?
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +14.50 on passing plays. across 39 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.12 EPA): (1:22) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 21-L.Tomlinson INTERCEPTED by 56-N.Barnett at LAC 40. 56-N.Barnett pushed ob at LAC 2 for 38 yards (73-M.McNeill).. The biggest win-probability swing was +41.3%.
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Green Bay Packers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Green Bay Packers won 31-24 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
Green Bay Packers
Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W
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