Los Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 2010 Week 5 Recap

Game story

In Week 5 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-10-10, the Las Vegas Raiders took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 35–27 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 23 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with +10.95 total EPA, and +5.1% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, M. Floyd (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +15.31 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-51.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (1:10) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LV 36 for -3 yards (24-M.Huff). FUMBLES (24-M.Huff), RECOVERED by LV-33-T.Branch at LV 36. 33-T.Branch for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged t

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +15.31 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
2. 2 P. Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +10.95 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
3. 3 J. Campbell · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +8.07 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
4. 4 A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.01 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
5. 5 Z. Miller · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.43 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
6. 6 L. Murphy · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.28 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
7. 7 D. Sproles · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.82 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
8. 8 R. Mathews · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +2.71 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Las Vegas Raiders — H. Eugene (Q1 55:37)
• Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 40:13)
• Los Angeles Chargers — M. Tolbert (Q2 34:53)
• Los Angeles Chargers — M. Floyd (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 22:44)
• Las Vegas Raiders — Z. Miller (J. Campbell pass) (Q3 16:21)
• Las Vegas Raiders — M. Bush (Q4 3:43)
• Las Vegas Raiders — T. Branch (Q4 1:10)

Field goals

• Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q1 57:11)
• Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q2 31:03)
• Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q2 30:11)
• Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q4 12:04)

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 23–0. Las Vegas Raiders registered a safety from the LV 81 (Q1 58:56) — (13:56) 5-M.Scifres punt is BLOCKED by 25-R.Cartwright, Center-64-E.Albright, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 32 (Q1 57:11) — (12:11) 11-S.Janikowski 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 79 (Q1 55:37); Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q1 55:33) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 17–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 19 (Q2 40:13) — (10:13) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 85-A.Gates for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 40:07) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-64-E.Albright, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 4 (Q2 34:53) — (4:53) 35-M.Tolbert left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 34:49) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-64-E.Albright, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 12 (Q2 31:03) — (1:03) 11-S.Janikowski 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 24 (Q2 30:11) — (:11) 10-N.Kaeding 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-E.Albright, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 41 (Q3 22:44) — (7:44) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 80-M.Floyd for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 17 (Q3 22:38) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-64-E.Albright, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q3 16:21); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 16:12) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 13–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 17 (Q4 12:04) — (12:04) 10-N.Kaeding 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-E.Albright, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q4 3:43) — (3:43) (Shotgun) 29-M.Bush up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 33 (Q4 1:10); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 0:58) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:10) — (1:10) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LV 36 for -3 yards (24-M.Huff). FUMBLES (24-M.Huff), RECOVERED by LV-33-T.Branch at LV 36. 33-T.Branch for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged t [WPA -51.0% · EPA -8.36]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q1) — Chargers' Captains: #17 P.Rivers; #23 Q.Jammer; #43 D.Sproles; #54 S.Cooper; #61 N.Hardwick; #85 A.Gates [WPA +18.2% · EPA -0.02]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 4:27) — (4:27) 8-J.Campbell pass short right to 83-B.Myers to LAC 12 for 12 yards (27-P.Oliver). [WPA +15.2% · EPA +1.97]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 23:29) — (8:29) 29-M.Bush right tackle to LAC 37 for 1 yard (90-A.Applewhite). [WPA -12.9% · EPA -2.37]
• Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 22:44) — (7:44) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 80-M.Floyd for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.5% · EPA +4.05]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:10) — (1:10) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LV 36 for -3 yards (24-M.Huff). FUMBLES (24-M.Huff), RECOVERED by LV-33-T.Branch at LV 36. 33-T.Branch for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged t [WPA -51.0% · EPA -8.36]
• Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 47:48) — (2:48) 35-M.Tolbert up the middle to LV 1 for no gain (57-R.Brown). FUMBLES (57-R.Brown), RECOVERED by LV-34-M.Mitchell at LV 2. 34-M.Mitchell to LV 14 for 12 yards (17-P.Rivers). [WPA -4.9% · EPA -5.78]
• Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 45:27) — (:27) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LV 19 for -5 yards (77-M.Shaughnessy). FUMBLES (77-M.Shaughnessy) [77-M.Shaughnessy], RECOVERED by LV-99-L.Houston at LV 19. 99-L.Houston to LV 19 for no gain (17-P.Rivers) [WPA -4.7% · EPA -5.02]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 19:56) — (4:56) (Shotgun) 8-J.Campbell pass deep middle to 18-L.Murphy pushed ob at LAC 21 for 58 yards (32-E.Weddle). [WPA +12.4% · EPA +4.75]

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) · 52 dropbacks · 51.9% completion · +5.1% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +10.95 total EPA
• J.Campbell (Las Vegas Raiders) · 25 dropbacks · 52.0% completion · +5.7% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +8.07 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Las Vegas Raiders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs +0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, +0.71 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
• Las Vegas Raiders: 14 drives, +5.73 total EPA, 4 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.
• M. Floyd (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• P. Rivers (LAC) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
• J. Campbell (LV) 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.

1. Las Vegas Raiders Safety (+2) — Q1 58:56 · LV 81 · Score 0-2
   (13:56) 5-M.Scifres punt is BLOCKED by 25-R.Cartwright, Center-64-E.Albright, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.
2. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 57:11 · LAC 32 · Score 0-5
   (12:11) 11-S.Janikowski 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
3. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 55:37 · LV 79 · Score 0-11
   (10:37) 5-M.Scifres punt is BLOCKED by 83-B.Myers, Center-64-E.Albright, RECOVERED by LV-31-H.Eugene at LAC 5. 31-H.Eugene for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+12) — Q1 55:33 · LAC 2 · Score 0-12
   11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
5. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 40:13 · LV 19 · Score 6-12
   (10:13) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 85-A.Gates for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 40:07 · LV 2 · Score 7-12
   10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-64-E.Albright, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
7. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 34:53 · LV 4 · Score 13-12
   (4:53) 35-M.Tolbert left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 34:49 · LV 2 · Score 14-12
   10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-64-E.Albright, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
9. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 31:03 · LAC 12 · Score 14-15
   (1:03) 11-S.Janikowski 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
10. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 30:11 · LV 24 · Score 17-15
    (:11) 10-N.Kaeding 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-E.Albright, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
11. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 22:44 · LV 41 · Score 23-15
    (7:44) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 80-M.Floyd for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
12. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 22:38 · LV 17 · Score 24-15
    10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-64-E.Albright, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
13. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 16:21 · LAC 1 · Score 24-21
    (1:21) 8-J.Campbell pass short right to 80-Z.Miller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. San Diego challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1
14. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 16:12 · LAC 2 · Score 24-22
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
15. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 12:04 · LV 17 · Score 27-22
    (12:04) 10-N.Kaeding 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-E.Albright, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
16. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 3:43 · LAC 3 · Score 27-28
    (3:43) (Shotgun) 29-M.Bush up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 1:10 · LV 33 · Score 27-34
    (1:10) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LV 36 for -3 yards (24-M.Huff). FUMBLES (24-M.Huff), RECOVERED by LV-33-T.Branch at LV 36. 33-T.Branch for 64 yards, TOUC
18. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 0:58 · LAC 2 · Score 27-35
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.