Los Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 2014 Week 6 Recap

Game story

In Week 6 of the 2014 NFL season on 2014-10-12, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 31–28 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with +18.92 total EPA, and +7.5% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +18.92 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-36.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (1:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left intended for 12-B.Butler INTERCEPTED by 22-J.Verrett at LAC 5. 22-J.Verrett to LAC 5 for no gain (12-B.Butler). The Replay Official challenged the i

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 P. Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +18.92 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
2. 2 A. Holmes · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +10.90 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
3. 3 D. Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +10.18 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
4. 4 M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +8.24 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
5. 5 E. Royal · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.84 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.42 EPA/play
6. 6 L. Green · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.25 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
7. 7 B. Butler · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
8. 8 R. Brown · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.18 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 — A. Holmes (D. Carr pass) (Q1 59:18)
• Los Angeles Chargers — E. Royal (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 54:44)
• Los Angeles Chargers — M. Floyd (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 41:56)
• Las Vegas Raiders — J. Jones (D. Carr pass) (Q2 37:30)
• Las Vegas Raiders — B. Butler (D. Carr pass) (Q3 22:48)
• Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 17:56)
• Las Vegas Raiders — A. Holmes (D. Carr pass) (Q4 10:06)
• Los Angeles Chargers — B. Oliver (Q4 2:00)

Field goals

• Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak (Q4 5:56)

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 14–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 77 (Q1 59:18) — (14:18) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 18-A.Holmes for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 59:08) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 80 (Q1 59:08) — (14:08) (Shotgun) PENALTY on LV-52-K.Mack, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced at LAC 20 - No Play.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 29 (Q1 54:44) — (9:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 11-E.Royal for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 54:38) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 5 (Q2 41:56) — (11:56) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 80-M.Floyd for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 41:52) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 6 (Q2 37:30) — (7:30) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 89-J.Jones for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 37:25) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 47 (Q3 22:48) — (7:48) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 12-B.Butler for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 22:40) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q3 17:56) — (2:56) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 17:52) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 6 (Q4 10:06) — (10:06) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 18-A.Holmes for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 10:01) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 12 (Q4 5:56) — (5:56) 9-N.Novak 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 43-B.Oliver up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LAC 45 (Q4 1:56) — 9-N.Novak kicks 55 yards from LAC 45 to end zone, Touchback..

Turning points

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

• Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 1:20) — (1:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left intended for 12-B.Butler INTERCEPTED by 22-J.Verrett at LAC 5. 22-J.Verrett to LAC 5 for no gain (12-B.Butler). The Replay Official challenged the i [WPA -36.0% · EPA -2.46]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 59:18) — (14:18) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 18-A.Holmes for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.5% · EPA +7.08]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 22:48) — (7:48) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 12-B.Butler for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.5% · EPA +4.79]
• Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 28:07) — (13:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 30-R.Brown to LV 36 for 24 yards (58-L.Woodley). [WPA +14.0% · EPA +3.18]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 10:06) — (10:06) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 18-A.Holmes for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.6% · EPA +1.99]

Impact plays

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

• Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 59:18) — (14:18) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 18-A.Holmes for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.5% · EPA +7.08]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 22:48) — (7:48) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 12-B.Butler for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.5% · EPA +4.79]
• Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 54:44) — (9:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 11-E.Royal for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.8% · EPA +3.91]
• Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 28:07) — (13:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 30-R.Brown to LV 36 for 24 yards (58-L.Woodley). [WPA +14.0% · EPA +3.18]

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) · 40 dropbacks · 55.0% completion · +7.5% CPOE · +0.47 EPA/play · +18.92 total EPA
• D.Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 38 dropbacks · 47.4% completion · -7.8% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +10.18 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers +0.17, Las Vegas Raiders +0.14) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

• Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, +16.15 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
• Las Vegas Raiders: 10 drives, +10.65 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.
• One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
• P. Rivers (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.
• D. Carr (LV) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 59:18 · LAC 77 · Score 0-6
   (14:18) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 18-A.Holmes for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 59:08 · LAC 2 · Score 0-7
   11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
3. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+7) — Q1 59:08 · LV 80 · Score 0-7
   (14:08) (Shotgun) PENALTY on LV-52-K.Mack, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced at LAC 20 - No Play.
4. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 54:44 · LV 29 · Score 6-7
   (9:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 11-E.Royal for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 54:38 · LV 2 · Score 7-7
   9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
6. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 41:56 · LV 5 · Score 13-7
   (11:56) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 80-M.Floyd for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 41:52 · LV 2 · Score 14-7
   9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
8. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 37:30 · LAC 6 · Score 14-13
   (7:30) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 89-J.Jones for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 37:25 · LAC 2 · Score 14-14
   11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
10. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 22:48 · LAC 47 · Score 14-20
    (7:48) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 12-B.Butler for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 22:40 · LAC 2 · Score 14-21
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
12. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 17:56 · LV 1 · Score 20-21
    (2:56) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
13. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 17:52 · LV 2 · Score 21-21
    9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
14. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 10:06 · LAC 6 · Score 21-27
    (10:06) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 18-A.Holmes for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
15. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 10:01 · LAC 2 · Score 21-28
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
16. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 5:56 · LV 12 · Score 24-28
    (5:56) 9-N.Novak 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
17. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · LV 1 · Score 30-28
    (2:00) (Shotgun) 43-B.Oliver up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
18. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 1:56 · LAC 45 · Score 31-28
    9-N.Novak kicks 55 yards from LAC 45 to end zone, Touchback.