Game story
In Week 5 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-10-01, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 57–31 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Harbaugh (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with +13.09 total EPA.
On the individual side, K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +18.78 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+54.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: J.Carney kicks 62 yards from SD 30 to STL 8. T.Horne to STL 25 for 17 yards (F.McCrary).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 3 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 31 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 17 | 13 | 17 | 10 | 0 | 57 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Warner · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +18.78 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 2 J. Harbaugh · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +13.09 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 3 I. Bruce · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +12.64 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
- 4 J. Graham · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +9.36 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 5 T. Green · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +7.37 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.84 EPA/play
- 6 M. Faulk · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +6.92 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 7 T. Gaylor · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.08 total EPA · 1 snaps · +6.08 EPA/play
- 8 T. Fletcher · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +4.70 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
K. Warner — LA · Passing
K. Warner posted the highest total EPA (+18.78) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.55 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.08 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (2:03) J.Harbaugh pass to T.Gaylor for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
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- Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
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Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
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How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 17–3. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the LAC 33 (Q1 57:34) — (12:34) J.Wilkins 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LAC 9 (Q1 51:43) — (6:43) K.Warner pass to I.Bruce for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 51:38) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LAC 13 (Q1 50:50) — (5:50) K.Warner pass to M.Faulk for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 50:44) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LA 19 (Q1 45:45) — (:45) J.Carney 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 13–7. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the LAC 3 (Q2 42:03) — (12:03) J.Wilkins 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LA 2 (Q2 36:42) — (6:42) J.Fazande right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 36:35) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LAC 7 (Q2 32:46) — (2:46) K.Warner pass to T.Holt for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 32:41) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the LAC 12 (Q2 30:04) — (:04) J.Wilkins 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 17–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LA 3 (Q3 27:06) — (12:06) J.Harbaugh pass to F.McCrary for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 27:00) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LAC 12 (Q3 26:02) — (11:02) K.Warner pass to I.Bruce for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 25:57) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the LAC 15 (Q3 23:19) — (8:19) J.Wilkins 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LAC 48 (Q3 19:09) — (4:09) T.Green pass to M.Faulk for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 19:00) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–10. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the LAC 2 (Q4 11:40) — (11:40) J.Wilkins 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle. Penalty on SD, Defensive 12 On-field, declined.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LA 6 (Q4 7:46) — (7:46) T.Fletcher up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 7:42) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LAC 12 (Q4 3:19) — (3:19) J.Watson right end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 3:19) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LA 62 (Q4 2:03) — (2:03) J.Harbaugh pass to T.Gaylor for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 1:52) — 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.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 60:00) — J.Carney kicks 62 yards from SD 30 to STL 8. T.Horne to STL 25 for 17 yards (F.McCrary).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 51:27) — (6:27) J.Harbaugh Aborted. R.Fortin FUMBLES at SD 30, RECOVERED by STL-J.Zgonina at SD 29. J.Zgonina to SD 29 for no gain (R.Fortin).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 57:38) — (12:38) K.Warner pass incomplete to M.Faulk.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 57:34) — (12:34) J.Wilkins 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 36:42) — (6:42) J.Fazande right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 2:03) — (2:03) J.Harbaugh pass to T.Gaylor for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 19:09) — (4:09) T.Green pass to M.Faulk for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 51:27) — (6:27) J.Harbaugh Aborted. R.Fortin FUMBLES at SD 30, RECOVERED by STL-J.Zgonina at SD 29. J.Zgonina to SD 29 for no gain (R.Fortin).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 3:19) — (3:19) J.Watson right end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J.Harbaugh led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Harbaugh (Los Angeles Chargers) · 45 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +0.29 EPA/play · +13.09 total EPA
- K.Warner (Los Angeles Rams) · 34 dropbacks · 70.6% completion · +0.55 EPA/play · +18.78 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.134 | +0.406 |
| Offensive success rate | 55.8% | 57.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.291 | +0.700 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.068 | +0.157 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.406 | -0.134 |
| Defensive success rate | 42.7% | 44.2% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Rams held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.41 vs +0.13), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Los Angeles Rams: 12 drives, +36.17 total EPA, 11 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +11.53 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Rams leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) 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.
- Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 57:34 · LAC 33 · Score 0-3
(12:34) J.Wilkins 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 51:43 · LAC 9 · Score 0-9
(6:43) K.Warner pass to I.Bruce for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 51:38 · LAC 2 · Score 0-10
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 50:50 · LAC 13 · Score 0-16
(5:50) K.Warner pass to M.Faulk for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 50:44 · LAC 2 · Score 0-17
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 45:45 · LA 19 · Score 3-17
(:45) J.Carney 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 42:03 · LAC 3 · Score 3-20
(12:03) J.Wilkins 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 36:42 · LA 2 · Score 9-20
(6:42) J.Fazande right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 36:35 · LA 2 · Score 10-20
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 32:46 · LAC 7 · Score 10-26
(2:46) K.Warner pass to T.Holt for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 32:41 · LAC 2 · Score 10-27
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 30:04 · LAC 12 · Score 10-30
(:04) J.Wilkins 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 27:06 · LA 3 · Score 16-30
(12:06) J.Harbaugh pass to F.McCrary for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 27:00 · LA 2 · Score 17-30
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 26:02 · LAC 12 · Score 17-36
(11:02) K.Warner pass to I.Bruce for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 25:57 · LAC 2 · Score 17-37
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 23:19 · LAC 15 · Score 17-40
(8:19) J.Wilkins 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 19:09 · LAC 48 · Score 17-46
(4:09) T.Green pass to M.Faulk for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 19:00 · LAC 2 · Score 17-47
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 11:40 · LAC 2 · Score 17-50
(11:40) J.Wilkins 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle. Penalty on SD, Defensive 12 On-field, declined. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 7:46 · LA 6 · Score 23-50
(7:46) T.Fletcher up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 7:42 · LA 2 · Score 24-50
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 3:19 · LAC 12 · Score 24-56
(3:19) J.Watson right end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 3:19 · LAC 2 · Score 24-57
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 2:03 · LA 62 · Score 30-57
(2:03) J.Harbaugh pass to T.Gaylor for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 1:52 · LA 2 · Score 31-57
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Los Angeles Chargers 57-31 in Week 5, 2000 on 2000-10-01.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 31, Los Angeles Rams 57 (LAC 31-57 LA) in Week 5, 2000 on 2000-10-01.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Los Angeles Rams 17; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Los Angeles Rams 13; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Los Angeles Rams 17; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 14, Los Angeles Rams 10; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 31, Los Angeles Rams 57.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Los Angeles Rams?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 51:43) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 50:50) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 36:42) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 32:46) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 27:06) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 26:02) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 19:09) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 7:46) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 3:19) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 2:03) Los Angeles Rams field goal — unlisted player (Q1 57:34, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — unlisted player (Q1 45:45, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — unlisted player (Q2 42:03, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — unlisted player (Q2 30:04, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — unlisted player (Q3 23:19, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — unlisted player (Q4 11:40, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Los Angeles Rams?
J. Harbaugh (Los Angeles Chargers), 60.0% completion, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +13.09 total passing EPA. K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams), 70.6% completion, +0.55 EPA per dropback, +18.78 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs Los Angeles Rams?
K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +18.78 on passing plays. across 34 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.08 EPA): (2:03) J.Harbaugh pass to T.Gaylor for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +54.6%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 4-0 Now 5-0 W