Game story
In Week 9 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-11-07, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Houston Texans, pulling away with a 29–23 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 30 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Schaub (Houston Texans) paced the passing game, with +7.03 total EPA, and -2.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +20.54 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-28.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Houston Texans changed the game: (1:34) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass deep middle intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 27-P.Oliver at LAC 9. 27-P.Oliver pushed ob at LAC 24 for 15 yards (55-C.Myers). The Replay Assistant challenged t
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 20 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 29 |
| Houston Texans | 10 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 P. Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +20.54 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 2 S. Ajirotutu · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +9.25 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.85 EPA/play
- 3 M. Schaub · Houston Texans · Passing · +7.03 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 4 P. Crayton · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.29 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
- 5 A. Foster · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.81 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 6 R. McMichael · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.49 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.25 EPA/play
- 7 K. Wilson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.67 EPA/play
- 8 J. Hester · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.75 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.44 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 (+20.54) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 26 counted snaps, they averaged +0.79 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.00 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (9:36) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 89-S.Ajirotutu for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — A. Foster
- Los Angeles Chargers — S. Ajirotutu (P. Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — R. McMichael (P. Rivers pass)
- Houston Texans — A. Foster
- Los Angeles Chargers — R. McMichael (P. Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — S. Ajirotutu (P. Rivers pass)
Field goals
- Houston Texans — N. Rackers
- Houston Texans — N. Rackers
- Houston Texans — N. Rackers
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 20–10. Houston Texans found the end zone from the LAC 8 (Q1 58:10) — (13:10) 23-A.Foster left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 58:06) — 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the HOU 55 (Q1 54:36) — (9:36) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 89-S.Ajirotutu for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 54:28) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the LAC 10 (Q1 49:50) — (4:50) 4-N.Rackers 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the HOU 11 (Q1 46:14); Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the HOU 2 (Q1 46:08) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 10–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q2 40:27) — (10:27) 23-A.Foster left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 40:23) — 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the LAC 3 (Q2 30:25) — (:25) 4-N.Rackers 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–3. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the LAC 7 (Q3 24:00) — (9:00) 4-N.Rackers 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the HOU 12 (Q3 20:55) — (5:55) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 81-R.McMichael for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q3 20:48) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 8–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the HOU 28 (Q4 5:23) — (5:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 89-S.Ajirotutu for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers registered a safety from the HOU 1 (Q4 5:17) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 35-M.Tolbert rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Houston Texans (Q4 1:34) — (1:34) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass deep middle intended for 80-A.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 27-P.Oliver at LAC 9. 27-P.Oliver pushed ob at LAC 24 for 15 yards (55-C.Myers). The Replay Assistant challenged t
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 5:23) — (5:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 89-S.Ajirotutu for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 23-A.Foster right tackle to LAC 17 for no gain (95-S.Phillips).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 44:20) — (14:20) 24-R.Mathews right guard to LAC 44 for 3 yards (31-B.Pollard). FUMBLES (31-B.Pollard), RECOVERED by HOU-29-G.Quin at LAC 44. 29-G.Quin to LAC 44 for no gain (12-P.Crayton).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 54:36) — (9:36) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 89-S.Ajirotutu for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 54:36) — (9:36) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 89-S.Ajirotutu for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 44:20) — (14:20) 24-R.Mathews right guard to LAC 44 for 3 yards (31-B.Pollard). FUMBLES (31-B.Pollard), RECOVERED by HOU-29-G.Quin at LAC 44. 29-G.Quin to LAC 44 for no gain (12-P.Crayton).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 23:06) — (8:06) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 12-P.Crayton to HOU 23 for 47 yards (25-K.Jackson).
- Houston Texans (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 23-A.Foster right tackle to LAC 17 for no gain (95-S.Phillips).
Quarterback report card
M.Schaub led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Schaub (Houston Texans) · 37 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · -2.5% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +7.03 total EPA
- P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 26 dropbacks · 65.4% completion · +13.8% CPOE · +0.79 EPA/play · +20.54 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.168 | +0.035 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.5% | 53.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.790 | +0.190 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.196 | -0.174 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.035 | -0.168 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.4% | 51.5% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs +0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Houston Texans: 10 drives, +2.95 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +11.44 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.
- 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.
- Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 58:10 · LAC 8 · Score 0-6
(13:10) 23-A.Foster left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 58:06 · LAC 2 · Score 0-7
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 54:36 · HOU 55 · Score 6-7
(9:36) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 89-S.Ajirotutu for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 54:28 · HOU 2 · Score 7-7
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q1 49:50 · LAC 10 · Score 7-10
(4:50) 4-N.Rackers 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 46:14 · HOU 11 · Score 13-10
(1:14) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 81-R.McMichael for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on HOU-29-G.Quin, Defensive Holding, declined. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+7) — Q1 46:08 · HOU 2 · Score 14-10
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 40:27 · LAC 2 · Score 14-16
(10:27) 23-A.Foster left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 40:23 · LAC 2 · Score 14-17
4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 30:25 · LAC 3 · Score 14-20
(:25) 4-N.Rackers 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 24:00 · LAC 7 · Score 14-23
(9:00) 4-N.Rackers 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 20:55 · HOU 12 · Score 20-23
(5:55) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 81-R.McMichael for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 20:48 · HOU 2 · Score 21-23
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 5:23 · HOU 28 · Score 27-23
(5:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 89-S.Ajirotutu for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers Safety (+2) — Q4 5:17 · HOU 1 · Score 29-23
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 35-M.Tolbert rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Houston Texans?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Houston Texans 29-23 in Week 9, 2010 on 2010-11-07.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs Houston Texans?
The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 29, Houston Texans 23 (LAC 29-23 HOU) in Week 9, 2010 on 2010-11-07.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Houston Texans?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 20, Houston Texans 10; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Houston Texans 10; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Houston Texans 3; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 8, Houston Texans 0; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 29, Houston Texans 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Houston Texans?
Houston Texans touchdown — A. Foster (Q1 58:10) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — S. Ajirotutu (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 54:36) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — R. McMichael (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 46:14) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Foster (Q2 40:27) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — R. McMichael (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 20:55) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — S. Ajirotutu (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 5:23) Houston Texans field goal — N. Rackers (Q1 49:50, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 30:25, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — N. Rackers (Q3 24:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Houston Texans?
M. Schaub (Houston Texans), 56.8% completion, -2.5% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +7.03 total passing EPA. P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 65.4% completion, +13.8% CPOE, +0.79 EPA per dropback, +20.54 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs Houston Texans?
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +20.54 on passing plays. across 26 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.00 EPA): (9:36) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 89-S.Ajirotutu for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -28.0%.
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Houston Texans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 29-23 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 3-5 Now 4-5 W
Houston Texans
Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L
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