Game story
In Week 11 of the 2004 NFL season on 2004-11-21, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 23–17 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with +16.50 total EPA.
On the individual side, D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +16.50 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+18.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: Chargers' Captains: L Tomilinson, D.Edwards, J.Williams
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 6 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 23 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 0 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Brees · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +16.50 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 2 A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +9.78 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
- 3 K. McCardell · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +9.56 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
- 4 R. Curry · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.82 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 5 D. Gabriel · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.38 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.19 EPA/play
- 6 E. Parker · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.48 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play
- 7 L. Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +2.60 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 8 K. Collins · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +1.89 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Brees — LAC · Passing
D. Brees posted the highest total EPA (+16.50) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.43 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.69 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (1:47) 41-L.Neal up the middle to LV 2 for 4 yards (93-T.Kelly). FUMBLES (93-T.Kelly), touched at LV -2, RECOVERED by LV-25-D.Walker at LV -2. 25-D.Walker to LV 26 for 28 yards (21-L.Tomlinson).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (D. Brees pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — D. Brees
- Las Vegas Raiders — R. Curry (K. Collins pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — T. Johnson (K. Collins pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — L. Tomlinson
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
- 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: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 11 (Q1 54:11) — (9:11) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 6 (Q2 40:12) — (10:12) 9-D.Brees up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 40:07) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 22 (Q2 36:45) — (6:45) 5-K.Collins pass to 89-R.Curry for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC-22-S.Davis, Illegal Contact, declined.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 36:40) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 1 (Q3 20:22) — (5:22) 10-N.Kaeding 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 8 (Q3 17:01) — (2:01) 5-K.Collins pass to 82-T.Johnson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 16:58) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 6 (Q4 11:09) — (11:09) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 11:06) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 13 (Q4 7:13) — (7:13) 11-S.Janikowski 31 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.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1) — Chargers' Captains: L Tomilinson, D.Edwards, J.Williams
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 46:47) — (1:47) 41-L.Neal up the middle to LV 2 for 4 yards (93-T.Kelly). FUMBLES (93-T.Kelly), touched at LV -2, RECOVERED by LV-25-D.Walker at LV -2. 25-D.Walker to LV 26 for 28 yards (21-L.Tomlinson).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 24:31) — (9:31) 5-K.Collins pass to 84-J.Porter to LV 46 for 14 yards (58-R.Godfrey). FUMBLES (58-R.Godfrey), touched at LV 48, RECOVERED by LAC-51-B.Leber at LV 48. 51-B.Leber pushed ob at LV 23 for 25 yards
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 9:17) — (9:17) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass to 85-D.Gabriel pushed ob at LAC 14 for 20 yards (20-J.Wilson).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 16:14) — (1:14) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 86-K.McCardell to LV 44 for 18 yards (25-D.Walker).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 46:47) — (1:47) 41-L.Neal up the middle to LV 2 for 4 yards (93-T.Kelly). FUMBLES (93-T.Kelly), touched at LV -2, RECOVERED by LV-25-D.Walker at LV -2. 25-D.Walker to LV 26 for 28 yards (21-L.Tomlinson).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 24:31) — (9:31) 5-K.Collins pass to 84-J.Porter to LV 46 for 14 yards (58-R.Godfrey). FUMBLES (58-R.Godfrey), touched at LV 48, RECOVERED by LAC-51-B.Leber at LV 48. 51-B.Leber pushed ob at LV 23 for 25 yards
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 24:35) — (9:35) 10-N.Kaeding 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 9:17) — (9:17) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass to 85-D.Gabriel pushed ob at LAC 14 for 20 yards (20-J.Wilson).
Quarterback report card
D.Brees led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) · 38 dropbacks · 47.4% completion · +0.43 EPA/play · +16.50 total EPA
- K.Collins (Las Vegas Raiders) · 36 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.89 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 | +0.078 | -0.005 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.5% | 46.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.413 | +0.014 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.066 | -0.283 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.005 | -0.078 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.5% | 52.5% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +7.85 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, -0.33 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) 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 Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 54:11 · LV 11 · Score 6-0
(9:11) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 40:12 · LV 6 · Score 12-0
(10:12) 9-D.Brees up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 40:07 · LV 2 · Score 13-0
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 36:45 · LAC 22 · Score 13-6
(6:45) 5-K.Collins pass to 89-R.Curry for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC-22-S.Davis, Illegal Contact, declined. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 36:40 · LAC 2 · Score 13-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 20:22 · LV 1 · Score 16-7
(5:22) 10-N.Kaeding 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 17:01 · LAC 8 · Score 16-13
(2:01) 5-K.Collins pass to 82-T.Johnson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 16:58 · LAC 2 · Score 16-14
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 11:09 · LV 6 · Score 22-14
(11:09) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 11:06 · LV 2 · Score 23-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 7:13 · LAC 13 · Score 23-17
(7:13) 11-S.Janikowski 31 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 Los Angeles Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 23-17 in Week 11, 2004 on 2004-11-21.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 23, Las Vegas Raiders 17 (LAC 23-17 LV) in Week 11, 2004 on 2004-11-21.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 23, Las Vegas Raiders 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (D. Brees pass) (Q1 54:11) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Brees (Q2 40:12) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — R. Curry (K. Collins pass) (Q2 36:45) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — T. Johnson (K. Collins pass) (Q3 17:01) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q4 11:09) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q3 20:22, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 7:13, 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?
D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers), 47.4% completion, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +16.50 total passing EPA. K. Collins (Las Vegas Raiders), 50.0% completion, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.89 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +16.50 on passing plays. across 38 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.69 EPA): (1:47) 41-L.Neal up the middle to LV 2 for 4 yards (93-T.Kelly). FUMBLES (93-T.Kelly), touched at LV -2, RECOVERED by LV-25-D.Walker at LV -2. 25-D.Walker to LV 26 for 28 yards (21. The biggest win-probability swing was +18.2%.
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 23-17 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 6-3 Now 7-3 W
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 3-6 Now 3-7 L
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