Game story
In Week 4 of the 2008 NFL season on 2008-09-28, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 28–18 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 28 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Russell (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with -14.41 total EPA, and -1.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, Z. Miller (Las Vegas Raiders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.97 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-21.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (1:22) (Shotgun) 2-J.Russell pass incomplete short right.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 28 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 5 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 18 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 Z. Miller · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.97 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 2 A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.87 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 3 V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.74 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
- 4 C. Chambers · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
- 5 J. Higgins · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.29 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 6 J. Walker · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.10 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 7 L. Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +1.91 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 8 D. McFadden · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.38 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
Z. Miller — LV · Receiving
Z. Miller posted the highest total EPA (+5.97) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Las Vegas Raiders's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.19 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.20 EPA) came from Las Vegas Raiders: (3:57) 2-J.Russell pass short right intended for 20-D.McFadden INTERCEPTED by 51-T.Dobbins at LAC 30. 51-T.Dobbins to LAC 34 for 4 yards (20-D.McFadden).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Las Vegas Raiders — Z. Miller (J. Russell pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — L. Tomlinson
- Los Angeles Chargers — L. Tomlinson
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 5–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 4 (Q1 56:01) — (11:01) 11-S.Janikowski 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders registered a safety from the LV 95 (Q1 52:23) — (7:23) 17-P.Rivers FUMBLES (Aborted) at LAC -2, and recovers at LAC -1. 17-P.Rivers tackled in End Zone, SAFETY (28-Gi.Wilson)..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 63 (Q2 41:32) — (11:32) 2-J.Russell pass deep middle to 80-Z.Miller for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 41:22) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 11 (Q2 35:31) — (5:31) 11-S.Janikowski 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 10 (Q3 22:39) — (7:39) 10-N.Kaeding 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 25–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 9 (Q4 14:19) — (14:19) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 14:12) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 13 (Q4 12:49) — (12:49) 21-L.Tomlinson left guard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers registered a safety from the LV 2 (Q4 12:47) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-P.Rivers pass to 43-D.Sproles is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 14 (Q4 2:52) — (2:52) 11-S.Janikowski 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 29 (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) 10-N.Kaeding 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 41 (Q4 1:12) — (1:12) 21-L.Tomlinson right end for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 1:04) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 1:22) — (1:22) (Shotgun) 2-J.Russell pass incomplete short right.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 13:08) — (13:08) (Shotgun) 2-J.Russell sacked at LV 12 for -10 yards (92-M.Harris). FUMBLES (92-M.Harris), RECOVERED by LAC-92-M.Harris at LV 13. 92-M.Harris to LV 13 for no gain (Team).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 8:19) — (8:19) 10-N.Kaeding 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 2:47) — 11-S.Janikowski kicks 72 yards from LV 30 to LAC -2. 43-D.Sproles to LV 35 for 67 yards (55-J.Alston).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) 10-N.Kaeding 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 18:57) — (3:57) 2-J.Russell pass short right intended for 20-D.McFadden INTERCEPTED by 51-T.Dobbins at LAC 30. 51-T.Dobbins to LAC 34 for 4 yards (20-D.McFadden).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 41:32) — (11:32) 2-J.Russell pass deep middle to 80-Z.Miller for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:12) — (1:12) 21-L.Tomlinson right end for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 40:30) — (10:30) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 84-C.Davis INTERCEPTED by 37-C.Johnson at LV 36. 37-C.Johnson pushed ob at LV 48 for 12 yards (21-L.Tomlinson).
Quarterback report card
J.Russell led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Russell (Las Vegas Raiders) · 48 dropbacks · 45.8% completion · -1.8% CPOE · -0.30 EPA/play · -14.41 total EPA
- P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 34 dropbacks · 41.2% completion · -3.6% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -0.88 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 | +0.001 | -0.147 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.0% | 41.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.026 | -0.300 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.042 | -0.303 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.147 | -0.001 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.1% | 55.0% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.00 vs -0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Los Angeles Chargers: 14 drives, +0.06 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 15 drives, -13.63 total EPA, 4 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.
- Z. Miller (Las Vegas Raiders) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- P. Rivers (LAC) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 56:01 · LAC 4 · Score 0-3
(11:01) 11-S.Janikowski 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders Safety (+2) — Q1 52:23 · LV 95 · Score 0-5
(7:23) 17-P.Rivers FUMBLES (Aborted) at LAC -2, and recovers at LAC -1. 17-P.Rivers tackled in End Zone, SAFETY (28-Gi.Wilson). - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 41:32 · LAC 63 · Score 0-11
(11:32) 2-J.Russell pass deep middle to 80-Z.Miller for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 41:22 · LAC 2 · Score 0-12
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 35:31 · LAC 11 · Score 0-15
(5:31) 11-S.Janikowski 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 22:39 · LV 10 · Score 3-15
(7:39) 10-N.Kaeding 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 14:19 · LV 9 · Score 9-15
(14:19) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 14:12 · LV 2 · Score 10-15
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 12:49 · LV 13 · Score 16-15
(12:49) 21-L.Tomlinson left guard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers Safety (+2) — Q4 12:47 · LV 2 · Score 18-15
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-P.Rivers pass to 43-D.Sproles is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 2:52 · LAC 14 · Score 18-18
(2:52) 11-S.Janikowski 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 1:55 · LV 29 · Score 21-18
(1:55) 10-N.Kaeding 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 1:12 · LV 41 · Score 27-18
(1:12) 21-L.Tomlinson right end for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 1:04 · LV 2 · Score 28-18
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 28-18 in Week 4, 2008 on 2008-09-28.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 28, Las Vegas Raiders 18 (LAC 28-18 LV) in Week 4, 2008 on 2008-09-28.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Las Vegas Raiders 5; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Las Vegas Raiders 10; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 25, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 28, Las Vegas Raiders 18.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — Z. Miller (J. Russell pass) (Q2 41:32) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 14:19) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q4 12:49) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q4 1:12) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 56:01, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 35:31, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q3 22:39, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 2:52, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q4 1:55, 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?
J. Russell (Las Vegas Raiders), 45.8% completion, -1.8% CPOE, -0.30 EPA per dropback, -14.41 total passing EPA. P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 41.2% completion, -3.6% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -0.88 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Z. Miller (Las Vegas Raiders) led the game in total EPA with +5.97 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.20 EPA): (3:57) 2-J.Russell pass short right intended for 20-D.McFadden INTERCEPTED by 51-T.Dobbins at LAC 30. 51-T.Dobbins to LAC 34 for 4 yards (20-D.McFadden).. The biggest win-probability swing was -21.0%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
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