Game story
In Week 3 of the 2018 NFL season on 2018-09-23, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 35–23 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with +16.30 total EPA, and +14.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +16.30 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+13.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (4:50) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 81-M.Williams for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 6 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 14 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Goff · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +16.30 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 2 R. Woods · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +10.21 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 3 M. Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.56 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 4 B. Cooks · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +6.50 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 5 C. Kupp · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +6.41 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
- 6 A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.64 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 7 P. Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +3.51 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 8 T. Higbee · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.70 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Goff — LA · Passing
J. Goff posted the highest total EPA (+16.30) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.45 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (12:51) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 18-C.Kupp for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN [42-U.Nwosu].
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Gurley
- Los Angeles Chargers — M. Williams (P. Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — R. Woods (J. Goff pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — D. Kaser
- Los Angeles Chargers — M. Gordon
- Los Angeles Rams — C. Kupp (J. Goff pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — M. Williams (P. Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — R. Woods (J. Goff pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Sturgis
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 14–6. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q1 51:19) — (6:19) 30-T.Gurley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 51:14) — 5-S.Ficken extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LA 42 (Q1 49:50) — (4:50) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 81-M.Williams for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q1 45:55) — (:55) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 17-R.Woods for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 45:51) — 5-S.Ficken extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LA 96 (Q2 37:50); Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 37:44) — 5-S.Ficken extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LA 11 (Q2 33:20) — (3:20) 28-M.Gordon left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 33:12) — 6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-17-P.Rivers..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 14–7. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LAC 53 (Q3 27:51) — (12:51) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 18-C.Kupp for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN [42-U.Nwosu].; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 27:38) — 5-S.Ficken extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LA 20 (Q3 23:28) — (8:28) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 81-M.Williams for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q3 23:18) — 6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LAC 6 (Q3 18:24) — (3:24) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 17-R.Woods for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 18:19) — 5-S.Ficken extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LA 8 (Q4 11:54) — (11:54) 6-C.Sturgis 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 49:50) — (4:50) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 81-M.Williams for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 58:11) — (13:11) (No Huddle) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 30-T.Gurley to LAC 29 for 5 yards (92-B.Mebane). FUMBLES (92-B.Mebane), RECOVERED by LAC-20-D.King at LAC 24. 20-D.King to LAC 24 for no gain (77-A.Wh
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 28:38) — (13:38) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 13-K.Allen to LA 46 for 10 yards (21-A.Talib). FUMBLES (21-A.Talib), RECOVERED by LA-20-L.Joyner at LA 45. 20-L.Joyner to LA 45 for no gain (13-K.Alle
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 51:39) — (6:39) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep middle to 12-B.Cooks for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the score ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 12
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 59:36) — (14:36) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 17-R.Woods to LA 40 for 13 yards (57-J.Brown).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 27:51) — (12:51) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 18-C.Kupp for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN [42-U.Nwosu].
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 28:38) — (13:38) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 13-K.Allen to LA 46 for 10 yards (21-A.Talib). FUMBLES (21-A.Talib), RECOVERED by LA-20-L.Joyner at LA 45. 20-L.Joyner to LA 45 for no gain (13-K.Alle
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 37:50) — (7:50) 8-D.Kaser punt is BLOCKED by 58-C.Littleton, Center-47-M.Windt, RECOVERED by LA-24-B.Countess at LAC -6. TOUCHDOWN. LAC-8-D.Kaser was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 58:11) — (13:11) (No Huddle) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 30-T.Gurley to LAC 29 for 5 yards (92-B.Mebane). FUMBLES (92-B.Mebane), RECOVERED by LAC-20-D.King at LAC 24. 20-D.King to LAC 24 for no gain (77-A.Wh
Quarterback report card
J.Goff led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Goff (Los Angeles Rams) · 43 dropbacks · 67.4% completion · +14.3% CPOE · +0.38 EPA/play · +16.30 total EPA
- P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 31 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · -1.5% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +3.51 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 | +0.047 | +0.172 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.3% | 54.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.060 | +0.379 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.241 | +0.073 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.172 | -0.047 |
| Defensive success rate | 45.6% | 56.7% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Rams held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs +0.05), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Los Angeles Rams: 10 drives, +15.47 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 9 drives, +3.16 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.
- J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Goff (LA) 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 Rams TD (+6) — Q1 51:19 · LAC 1 · Score 0-6
(6:19) 30-T.Gurley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 51:14 · LAC 15 · Score 0-7
5-S.Ficken extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 49:50 · LA 42 · Score 6-7
(4:50) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 81-M.Williams for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 45:55 · LAC 3 · Score 6-13
(:55) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 17-R.Woods for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 45:51 · LAC 15 · Score 6-14
5-S.Ficken extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 37:50 · LA 96 · Score 6-20
(7:50) 8-D.Kaser punt is BLOCKED by 58-C.Littleton, Center-47-M.Windt, RECOVERED by LA-24-B.Countess at LAC -6. TOUCHDOWN. LAC-8-D.Kaser was injured during the - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 37:44 · LAC 15 · Score 6-21
5-S.Ficken extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 33:20 · LA 11 · Score 12-21
(3:20) 28-M.Gordon left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 33:12 · LA 15 · Score 13-21
6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-17-P.Rivers. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 27:51 · LAC 53 · Score 13-27
(12:51) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 18-C.Kupp for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN [42-U.Nwosu]. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 27:38 · LAC 15 · Score 13-28
5-S.Ficken extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 23:28 · LA 20 · Score 19-28
(8:28) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 81-M.Williams for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 23:18 · LA 15 · Score 20-28
6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 18:24 · LAC 6 · Score 20-34
(3:24) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 17-R.Woods for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 18:19 · LAC 15 · Score 20-35
5-S.Ficken extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 11:54 · LA 8 · Score 23-35
(11:54) 6-C.Sturgis 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Los Angeles Chargers 35-23 in Week 3, 2018 on 2018-09-23.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 23, Los Angeles Rams 35 (LAC 23-35 LA) in Week 3, 2018 on 2018-09-23.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Los Angeles Rams 14; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Los Angeles Rams 14; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Los Angeles Rams 0; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 23, Los Angeles Rams 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Los Angeles Rams?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Gurley (Q1 51:19) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Williams (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 49:50) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — R. Woods (J. Goff pass) (Q1 45:55) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — D. Kaser (Q2 37:50) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Gordon (Q2 33:20) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — C. Kupp (J. Goff pass) (Q3 27:51) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Williams (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 23:28) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — R. Woods (J. Goff pass) (Q3 18:24) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Sturgis (Q4 11:54, 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. Goff (Los Angeles Rams), 67.4% completion, +14.3% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +16.30 total passing EPA. P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 58.1% completion, -1.5% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +3.51 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs Los Angeles Rams?
J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +16.30 on passing plays. across 43 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.45 EPA): (12:51) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 18-C.Kupp for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN [42-U.Nwosu].. The biggest win-probability swing was +13.6%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W
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