Game story
In Week 12 of the 2016 NFL season on 2016-11-27, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Houston Texans, pulling away with a 21–13 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Osweiler (Houston Texans) paced the passing game, with -1.23 total EPA, and +2.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, D. Inman (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.95 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+13.6% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (6:52) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 15-D.Inman for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-W.Mercilus].
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q4 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Houston Texans | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Inman · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +10.95 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.82 EPA/play
- 2 P. Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +7.08 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 3 W. Fuller · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 4 D. Hopkins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.34 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 5 H. Henry · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.99 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 6 S. Anderson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.61 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
- 7 B. Osweiler · Houston Texans · Rushing · +0.81 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 8 A. Hunt · Houston Texans · Rushing · +0.41 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Inman — LAC · Receiving
D. Inman posted the highest total EPA (+10.95) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.82 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.97 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (6:52) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 15-D.Inman for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-W.Mercilus].
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — B. Osweiler
- Los Angeles Chargers — D. Inman (P. Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — P. Rivers
- Los Angeles Chargers — H. Henry (P. Rivers pass)
Field goals
- Houston Texans — N. Novak
- Houston Texans — 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 14–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q2 41:16) — (11:16) 17-B.Osweiler up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 41:11) — 8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the HOU 52 (Q2 36:52) — (6:52) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 15-D.Inman for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-W.Mercilus].; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 36:44) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the HOU 21 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 16-Ty.Williams for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 31:54) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–6. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the LAC 2 (Q4 14:13) — (14:13) 8-N.Novak 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the HOU 12 (Q4 9:59) — (9:59) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 86-H.Henry for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q4 9:52) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the LAC 27 (Q4 0:18) — (:18) 8-N.Novak 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 36:52) — (6:52) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 15-D.Inman for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-W.Mercilus].
- Houston Texans (Q3 21:54) — (6:54) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller up the middle to LAC 23 for 20 yards (20-D.Lowery). San Diego challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller up the mid
- Houston Texans (Q2 34:55) — (4:55) 17-B.Osweiler pass short right intended for 10-D.Hopkins INTERCEPTED by 26-C.Hayward at LAC 36. 26-C.Hayward ran ob at LAC 37 for 1 yard.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 19:49) — (4:49) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 27-Q.Demps (21-A.Bouye) at LAC 40. 27-Q.Demps to LAC 38 for 2 yards (12-T.Benjamin).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 9:59) — (9:59) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 86-H.Henry for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 36:52) — (6:52) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 15-D.Inman for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-W.Mercilus].
- Houston Texans (Q4 9:17) — (9:17) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass deep middle intended for 87-C.Fiedorowicz INTERCEPTED by 20-D.Lowery at LAC 34. 20-D.Lowery to HOU 41 for 25 yards (15-W.Fuller). PENALTY on LAC, Unsportsmanlike Co
- Houston Texans (Q2 34:55) — (4:55) 17-B.Osweiler pass short right intended for 10-D.Hopkins INTERCEPTED by 26-C.Hayward at LAC 36. 26-C.Hayward ran ob at LAC 37 for 1 yard.
- Houston Texans (Q3 21:54) — (6:54) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller up the middle to LAC 23 for 20 yards (20-D.Lowery). San Diego challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller up the mid
Quarterback report card
B.Osweiler led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Osweiler (Houston Texans) · 43 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · +2.7% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.23 total EPA
- P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 35 dropbacks · 62.9% completion · +10.2% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +7.08 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.010 | -0.134 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.3% | 42.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.202 | -0.029 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.128 | -0.402 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.134 | +0.010 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.1% | 52.7% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Houston Texans: 12 drives, -11.24 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, -0.73 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.
- D. Inman (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) — Q2 41:16 · LAC 1 · Score 0-6
(11:16) 17-B.Osweiler up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 41:11 · LAC 15 · Score 0-7
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 36:52 · HOU 52 · Score 6-7
(6:52) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 15-D.Inman for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-W.Mercilus]. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 36:44 · HOU 15 · Score 7-7
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · HOU 21 · Score 13-7
(2:00) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 16-Ty.Williams for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 31:54 · HOU 15 · Score 14-7
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 14:13 · LAC 2 · Score 14-10
(14:13) 8-N.Novak 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 9:59 · HOU 12 · Score 20-10
(9:59) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 86-H.Henry for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 9:52 · HOU 15 · Score 21-10
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 0:18 · LAC 27 · Score 21-13
(:18) 8-N.Novak 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Houston Texans?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Houston Texans 21-13 in Week 12, 2016 on 2016-11-27.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs Houston Texans?
The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 21, Houston Texans 13 (LAC 21-13 HOU) in Week 12, 2016 on 2016-11-27.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Houston Texans?
Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 14, Houston Texans 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Houston Texans 6; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 21, Houston Texans 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Houston Texans?
Houston Texans touchdown — B. Osweiler (Q2 41:16) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Inman (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 36:52) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — P. Rivers (Q2 32:00) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — H. Henry (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 9:59) Houston Texans field goal — N. Novak (Q4 14:13, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — N. Novak (Q4 0:18, 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?
B. Osweiler (Houston Texans), 51.2% completion, +2.7% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.23 total passing EPA. P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 62.9% completion, +10.2% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +7.08 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs Houston Texans?
D. Inman (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +10.95 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.97 EPA): (6:52) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 15-D.Inman for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-W.Mercilus].. The biggest win-probability swing was +13.6%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 4-6 Now 5-6 W
Houston Texans
Entered 6-4 Now 6-5 L
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