Game story
In Week 4 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-09-28, the Las Vegas Raiders took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 34–31 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with +9.65 total EPA.
On the individual side, T. Brown (Las Vegas Raiders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.98 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+34.0% win probability) landed in overtime when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (10:00) 2-D.Bennett punts 53 yards to LV 8, Center-50-D.Binn, downed by LAC-86-G.Mattos.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 7 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Brown · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +10.98 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.83 EPA/play
- 2 R. Gannon · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +9.65 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 3 D. Gilliam · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.77 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.94 EPA/play
- 4 L. Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +7.22 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 5 J. Rice · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +7.21 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
- 6 D. Jolley · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +6.41 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 7 C. Garner · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +4.41 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 8 L. Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +3.69 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.69 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Brown — LV · Receiving
T. Brown posted the highest total EPA (+10.98) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Las Vegas Raiders's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.83 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.49 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (15:00) 2-D.Bennett punts 46 yards to LV 18, Center-50-D.Binn. 33-A.Dorsett MUFFS catch, touched at LV 32, RECOVERED by LAC-24-J.Chatman at LV 18. 24-J.Chatman, dead ball declared at LV 18 for no gain.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Las Vegas Raiders — T. Brown (R. Gannon pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — D. Brees (L. Tomlinson pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — J. Peelle (D. Brees pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. Jolley (R. Gannon pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — L. Tomlinson
- Los Angeles Chargers — L. Neal
- Las Vegas Raiders — A. Whitted (R. Gannon pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — C. Garner
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — S. Christie
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 36 (Q1 56:42) — (11:42) 12-R.Gannon pass to 81-T.Brown for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC-42-K.Lassiter, Defensive Holding, declined.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 56:26) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 21 (Q1 51:56) — (6:56) (Shotgun) 21-L.Tomlinson pass to 9-D.Brees for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Brees handoff to Tomlinson. Tomlinson pass to Brees.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 51:46) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 7 (Q2 43:26) — (13:26) 9-D.Brees pass to 84-J.Peelle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 43:19) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q2 38:18) — (8:18) 12-R.Gannon pass to 88-D.Jolley for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 38:14) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 55 (Q2 36:53) — (6:53) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 36:44) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 14 (Q3 25:49) — (10:49) 8-S.Christie 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..
The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 17–7. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 5 (Q4 9:32) — (9:32) 11-S.Janikowski 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 3 (Q4 6:03) — (6:03) 41-L.Neal up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 5:59) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 36 (Q4 4:44) — (4:44) 12-R.Gannon pass to 87-A.Whitted for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 4:38) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 24 (Q4 1:29); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 1:24) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
Overtime: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 28 (OT 5:05) — (5:05) 11-S.Janikowski 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Chargers (OT 10:00) — (10:00) 2-D.Bennett punts 53 yards to LV 8, Center-50-D.Binn, downed by LAC-86-G.Mattos.
- Las Vegas Raiders (OT 5:05) — (5:05) 11-S.Janikowski 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- Las Vegas Raiders (OT 11:31) — (11:31) 9-S.Lechler punts 49 yards to LAC 43, Center-62-A.Treu. 88-E.Parker to LAC 43 for no gain (21-N.Asomugha).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:15) — (:15) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker to LV 32 for 10 yards (31-P.Buchanon).
- Las Vegas Raiders (OT 9:45) — (9:45) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice pushed ob at LV 37 for 29 yards (36-V.Fox).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 2-D.Bennett punts 46 yards to LV 18, Center-50-D.Binn. 33-A.Dorsett MUFFS catch, touched at LV 32, RECOVERED by LAC-24-J.Chatman at LV 18. 24-J.Chatman, dead ball declared at LV 18 for no gain
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 36:53) — (6:53) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 56:42) — (11:42) 12-R.Gannon pass to 81-T.Brown for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC-42-K.Lassiter, Defensive Holding, declined.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 7:28) — (7:28) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 10-D.Gilliam to LV 11 for 37 yards (31-P.Buchanon).
Quarterback report card
R.Gannon led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) · 48 dropbacks · 54.2% completion · +0.20 EPA/play · +9.65 total EPA
- D.Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) · 31 dropbacks · 67.7% completion · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.72 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.209 | +0.208 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.8% | 50.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.138 | +0.204 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.138 | +0.164 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.208 | -0.209 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.5% | 54.2% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers +0.21, Las Vegas Raiders +0.21) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Los Angeles Chargers: 15 drives, +20.10 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 13 drives, +19.75 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Las Vegas Raiders 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.
- T. Brown (Las Vegas Raiders) 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.
- Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 56:42 · LAC 36 · Score 0-6
(11:42) 12-R.Gannon pass to 81-T.Brown for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC-42-K.Lassiter, Defensive Holding, declined. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 56:26 · LAC 2 · Score 0-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 51:56 · LV 21 · Score 6-7
(6:56) (Shotgun) 21-L.Tomlinson pass to 9-D.Brees for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Brees handoff to Tomlinson. Tomlinson pass to Brees. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 51:46 · LV 2 · Score 7-7
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 43:26 · LV 7 · Score 13-7
(13:26) 9-D.Brees pass to 84-J.Peelle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 43:19 · LV 2 · Score 14-7
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 38:18 · LAC 2 · Score 14-13
(8:18) 12-R.Gannon pass to 88-D.Jolley for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 38:14 · LAC 2 · Score 14-14
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 36:53 · LV 55 · Score 20-14
(6:53) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 36:44 · LV 2 · Score 21-14
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 25:49 · LV 14 · Score 24-14
(10:49) 8-S.Christie 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 9:32 · LAC 5 · Score 24-17
(9:32) 11-S.Janikowski 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 6:03 · LV 3 · Score 30-17
(6:03) 41-L.Neal up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 5:59 · LV 2 · Score 31-17
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 4:44 · LAC 36 · Score 31-23
(4:44) 12-R.Gannon pass to 87-A.Whitted for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 4:38 · LAC 2 · Score 31-24
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 1:29 · LAC 24 · Score 31-30
(1:29) 25-C.Garner left tackle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LAC-20-J.Wilson, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 1:24 · LAC 2 · Score 31-31
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — OT 5:05 · LAC 28 · Score 31-34
(5:05) 11-S.Janikowski 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Los Angeles Chargers 34-31 in Week 4, 2003 on 2003-09-28.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 31, Las Vegas Raiders 34 (LAC 31-34 LV) in Week 4, 2003 on 2003-09-28.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 14, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Las Vegas Raiders 17; Q5: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 31, Las Vegas Raiders 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — T. Brown (R. Gannon pass) (Q1 56:42) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Brees (L. Tomlinson pass) (Q1 51:56) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Peelle (D. Brees pass) (Q2 43:26) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Jolley (R. Gannon pass) (Q2 38:18) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q2 36:53) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Neal (Q4 6:03) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — A. Whitted (R. Gannon pass) (Q4 4:44) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — C. Garner (Q4 1:29) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — S. Christie (Q3 25:49, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 9:32, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (OT 5:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders), 54.2% completion, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +9.65 total passing EPA. D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers), 67.7% completion, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.72 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
T. Brown (Las Vegas Raiders) led the game in total EPA with +10.98 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.49 EPA): (15:00) 2-D.Bennett punts 46 yards to LV 18, Center-50-D.Binn. 33-A.Dorsett MUFFS catch, touched at LV 32, RECOVERED by LAC-24-J.Chatman at LV 18. 24-J.Chatman, dead ball declared . The biggest win-probability swing was +34.0%.
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 34-31 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
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