Game story
In Week 6 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-10-17, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 20–17 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with -5.79 total EPA, and -2.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, P. Crayton (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.15 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-12.1% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (3:24) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left intended for 80-M.Floyd INTERCEPTED by 21-O.Atogwe at LA 0. Touchback.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 P. Crayton · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +9.15 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
- 2 D. Alexander · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.64 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 3 D. Sproles · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.80 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 4 B. Gibson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.20 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 5 B. Bajema · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.90 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 6 D. Sproles · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +1.55 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
- 7 S. Bradford · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +1.27 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
- 8 R. Mathews · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +0.88 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
P. Crayton — LAC · Receiving
P. Crayton posted the highest total EPA (+9.15) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.31 EPA per play.
The signature play (+3.85 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (:50) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass deep left to 84-D.Alexander for 38 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 — D. Alexander (S. Bradford pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — S. Jackson
- Los Angeles Chargers — M. Tolbert
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Davis (P. Rivers pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — C. Massey
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
- Los Angeles Rams — C. Massey
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 10–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the LAC 21 (Q1 54:36) — (9:36) 3-Josh.Brown 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LAC 38 (Q1 45:50) — (:50) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass deep left to 84-D.Alexander for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 45:43) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LAC 7 (Q2 31:43) — (1:43) (Shotgun) 39-S.Jackson up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 31:39) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LA 23 (Q2 30:26) — (:26) 10-N.Kaeding 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q3 19:50) — (4:50) 35-M.Tolbert up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 19:41) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the LAC 29 (Q4 4:03) — (4:03) 3-Josh.Brown 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LA 5 (Q4 3:23) — (3:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 84-C.Davis for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 3:16) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 48:24) — (3:24) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left intended for 80-M.Floyd INTERCEPTED by 21-O.Atogwe at LA 0. Touchback.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 2:24) — (2:24) 39-S.Jackson left guard to LA 45 for 9 yards (90-A.Applewhite).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 13:52) — (13:52) 5-D.Jones punts 44 yards to LAC 27, Center-45-C.Massey, out of bounds.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 12:00) — (12:00) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 84-C.Davis ran ob at LA 29 for 17 yards (32-B.Fletcher).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 3:23) — (3:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 84-C.Davis for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 45:50) — (:50) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass deep left to 84-D.Alexander for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 8:18) — (8:18) 10-N.Kaeding 49 yard field goal is BLOCKED (96-J.Hall), Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 48:24) — (3:24) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left intended for 80-M.Floyd INTERCEPTED by 21-O.Atogwe at LA 0. Touchback.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 12:00) — (12:00) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 84-C.Davis ran ob at LA 29 for 17 yards (32-B.Fletcher).
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) · 46 dropbacks · 47.8% completion · -2.8% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -5.79 total EPA
- S.Bradford (Los Angeles Rams) · 39 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · -10.8% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.27 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 | -0.060 | -0.026 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.8% | 42.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.126 | +0.033 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.201 | -0.076 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.026 | +0.060 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.6% | 51.2% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers -0.06, Los Angeles Rams -0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Los Angeles Rams: 12 drives, -2.41 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, -4.77 total EPA, 3 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- P. Crayton (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- S. Bradford (LA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 54:36 · LAC 21 · Score 0-3
(9:36) 3-Josh.Brown 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 45:50 · LAC 38 · Score 0-9
(:50) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass deep left to 84-D.Alexander for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 45:43 · LAC 2 · Score 0-10
3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 31:43 · LAC 7 · Score 0-16
(1:43) (Shotgun) 39-S.Jackson up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 31:39 · LAC 2 · Score 0-17
3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 30:26 · LA 23 · Score 3-17
(:26) 10-N.Kaeding 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 19:50 · LA 1 · Score 9-17
(4:50) 35-M.Tolbert up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 19:41 · LA 2 · Score 10-17
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 4:03 · LAC 29 · Score 10-20
(4:03) 3-Josh.Brown 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 3:23 · LA 5 · Score 16-20
(3:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 84-C.Davis for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 3:16 · LA 2 · Score 17-20
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Los Angeles Chargers 20-17 in Week 6, 2010 on 2010-10-17.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 17, Los Angeles Rams 20 (LAC 17-20 LA) in Week 6, 2010 on 2010-10-17.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Los Angeles Rams 10; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Los Angeles Rams 3; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 17, Los Angeles Rams 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Los Angeles Rams?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — D. Alexander (S. Bradford pass) (Q1 45:50) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — S. Jackson (Q2 31:43) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Tolbert (Q3 19:50) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — C. Davis (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 3:23) Los Angeles Rams field goal — C. Massey (Q1 54:36, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q2 30:26, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — C. Massey (Q4 4:03, 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?
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 47.8% completion, -2.8% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -5.79 total passing EPA. S. Bradford (Los Angeles Rams), 46.2% completion, -10.8% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.27 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs Los Angeles Rams?
P. Crayton (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +9.15 on receiving plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+3.85 EPA): (:50) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass deep left to 84-D.Alexander for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -12.1%.
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Los Angeles Rams a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Los Angeles Rams won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W
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