Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +28.83 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+5.34 EPA): (1:10) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 85-A.Gates for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Chargers 38–26 Raiders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 17, 2011

Game story

The Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 38–26 in Week 17 of the 2011 NFL season on 2012-01-01, a matchup that built a comfortable lead. The decisive swing (+18.2% win probability) came in the opening quarter when Las Vegas Raiders swung the momentum.

In Week 17 of the 2011 NFL season on 2012-01-01, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 38–26 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 23 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

C. Palmer (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with +15.92 total EPA, and +7.4% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +28.83 — 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:#17 P.Rivers; #22 J.Hester;#32 E.Woods; #51 T.Spikes; #61 N.Hardwick

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Los Angeles Chargers	7	17	7	7	0	38
Las Vegas Raiders	7	6	6	7	0	26

Stars of the game

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

1 P. Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +28.83 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
2 C. Palmer · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +15.92 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
3 A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +11.70 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.34 EPA/play
4 M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +11.54 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
5 D. Heyward-Bey · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +6.92 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
6 D. Moore · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.04 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
7 K. Boss · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
8 V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +2.17 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.17 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

P. Rivers — LAC · Passing

P. Rivers posted the highest total EPA (+28.83) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.96 EPA per play.

The signature play (+6.53 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: 11-S.Janikowski kicks 70 yards from LV 35 to LAC -5. 15-R.Goodman for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Las Vegas Raiders — D. Heyward-Bey (C. Palmer pass) (Q1 52:25)
Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 46:10)
Los Angeles Chargers — M. Tolbert (Q2 40:29)
Los Angeles Chargers — R. Goodman (Q2 36:19)
Los Angeles Chargers — V. Jackson (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 22:41)
Las Vegas Raiders — K. Boss (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 9:43)
Los Angeles Chargers — M. Floyd (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 6:58)

Field goals

Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q2 36:24)
Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q2 32:24)
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak (Q2 30:51)
Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q3 28:21)
Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q3 16:22)

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 3 (Q1 52:25); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 52:20) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 38 (Q1 46:10) — (1:10) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 85-A.Gates for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 46:02) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 17–6. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q2 40:29) — (10:29) 35-M.Tolbert up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 40:26) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 34 (Q2 36:24) — (6:24) 11-S.Janikowski 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 35 (Q2 36:19) — 11-S.Janikowski kicks 70 yards from LV 35 to LAC -5. 15-R.Goodman for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 7 (Q2 36:06) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 26 (Q2 32:24) — (2:24) 11-S.Janikowski 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 33 (Q2 30:51) — (:51) 9-N.Novak 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–6. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 9 (Q3 28:21) — (13:21) 11-S.Janikowski 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 13 (Q3 22:41) — (7:41) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 83-V.Jackson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 22:33) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 14 (Q3 16:22) — (1:22) 11-S.Janikowski 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 22 (Q4 9:43); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 9:37) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 43 (Q4 6:58) — (6:58) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 80-M.Floyd for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 6:48) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

Turning points

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

Las Vegas Raiders (Q1) — Chargers' Captains:#17 P.Rivers; #22 J.Hester;#32 E.Woods; #51 T.Spikes; #61 N.Hardwick [WPA +18.2% · EPA -0.02]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 36:19) — 11-S.Janikowski kicks 70 yards from LV 35 to LAC -5. 15-R.Goodman for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.9% · EPA +6.53]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 46:10) — (1:10) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 85-A.Gates for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.6% · EPA +5.34]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 8:23) — (8:23) (Shotgun) 35-M.Tolbert left guard to 50 for 40 yards (33-T.Branch). [WPA +14.1% · EPA +2.66]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 9:43) — (9:43) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 87-K.Boss for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LV-87-K.Boss was injured during the play. His return is Doubtful. PENALTY on LAC-28-S.Gregory, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, [WPA +12.0% · EPA +3.02]

Impact plays

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

Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 36:19) — 11-S.Janikowski kicks 70 yards from LV 35 to LAC -5. 15-R.Goodman for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.9% · EPA +6.53]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 46:10) — (1:10) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 85-A.Gates for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.6% · EPA +5.34]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 29:27) — (14:27) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 17-D.Moore to LAC 11 for 78 yards (23-Q.Jammer). [WPA +10.2% · EPA +5.05]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 6:58) — (6:58) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 80-M.Floyd for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.5% · EPA +4.38]

Quarterback report card

C.Palmer led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

C.Palmer (Las Vegas Raiders) · 47 dropbacks · 59.6% completion · +7.4% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +15.92 total EPA
P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 30 dropbacks · 63.3% completion · +15.2% CPOE · +0.96 EPA/play · +28.83 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	+0.421	+0.211
Offensive success rate	50.6%	46.1%
Pass EPA/play	+0.961	+0.339
Rush EPA/play	+0.066	+0.009
Defensive EPA/play	-0.211	-0.421
Defensive success rate	53.9%	49.4%

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.42 vs +0.21), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Los Angeles Chargers: 9 drives, +33.22 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, +18.77 total EPA, 6 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.
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
C. Palmer (LV) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
P. Rivers (LAC) 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.

Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 52:25 · LAC 3 · Score 0-6
(7:25) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 85-D.Heyward-Bey for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Uphel
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 52:20 · LAC 2 · Score 0-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 46:10 · LV 38 · Score 6-7
(1:10) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 85-A.Gates for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 46:02 · LV 2 · Score 7-7
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 40:29 · LV 1 · Score 13-7
(10:29) 35-M.Tolbert up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 40:26 · LV 2 · Score 14-7
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 36:24 · LAC 34 · Score 14-10
(6:24) 11-S.Janikowski 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 36:19 · LV 35 · Score 20-10
11-S.Janikowski kicks 70 yards from LV 35 to LAC -5. 15-R.Goodman for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 36:06 · LV 7 · Score 21-10
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 32:24 · LAC 26 · Score 21-13
(2:24) 11-S.Janikowski 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 30:51 · LV 33 · Score 24-13
(:51) 9-N.Novak 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 28:21 · LAC 9 · Score 24-16
(13:21) 11-S.Janikowski 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 22:41 · LV 13 · Score 30-16
(7:41) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 83-V.Jackson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 22:33 · LV 2 · Score 31-16
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 16:22 · LAC 14 · Score 31-19
(1:22) 11-S.Janikowski 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 9:43 · LAC 22 · Score 31-25
(9:43) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 87-K.Boss for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LV-87-K.Boss was injured during the play. His return is Doubtful. PENALTY on LAC-28-S.G
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 9:37 · LAC 2 · Score 31-26
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 6:58 · LV 43 · Score 37-26
(6:58) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 80-M.Floyd for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 6:48 · LV 2 · Score 38-26
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, 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 38-26 in Week 17, 2011 on 2012-01-01.

What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?

The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 38, Las Vegas Raiders 26 (LAC 38-26 LV) in Week 17, 2011 on 2012-01-01.

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 17, Las Vegas Raiders 6; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Las Vegas Raiders 6; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 38, Las Vegas Raiders 26.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Heyward-Bey (C. Palmer pass) (Q1 52:25) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 46:10) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Tolbert (Q2 40:29) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — R. Goodman (Q2 36:19) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — V. Jackson (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 22:41) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — K. Boss (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 9:43) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Floyd (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 6:58) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 36:24, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 32:24, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q2 30:51, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q3 28:21, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q3 16:22, 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?

C. Palmer (Las Vegas Raiders), 59.6% completion, +7.4% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +15.92 total passing EPA. P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 63.3% completion, +15.2% CPOE, +0.96 EPA per dropback, +28.83 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +28.83 on passing plays. across 30 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.53 EPA): 11-S.Janikowski kicks 70 yards from LV 35 to LAC -5. 15-R.Goodman for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +18.2%.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 7-8 Now 8-8 W

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 8-7 Now 8-8 L

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 2011 Week 17 Recap

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