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

J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.52 total EPA on Passing plays. across 72 snaps. Their top snap (+5.43 EPA): (6:02) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle to 81-M.Williams ran ob at LV 27 for 47 yards (25-T.Moehrig)..

Chargers 32–35 Raiders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 18, 2021

Game story

The Las Vegas Raiders defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 35–32 in Week 18 of the 2021 NFL season on 2022-01-09, a matchup that came down to the wire. The decisive swing (+58.8% win probability) came in overtime when Los Angeles Chargers swung the momentum.

In Week 18 of the 2021 NFL season on 2022-01-09, the Las Vegas Raiders took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 35–32 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with +18.52 total EPA, and -12.7% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +18.52 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+58.8% win probability) landed in overtime when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (6:02) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle to 81-M.Williams ran ob at LV 27 for 47 yards (25-T.Moehrig).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	T
Los Angeles Chargers	0	14	0	15	3	32
Las Vegas Raiders	10	7	3	9	6	35

Stars of the game

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

1 J. Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +18.52 total EPA · 72 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
2 M. Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +9.17 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
3 F. Moreau · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.46 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.23 EPA/play
4 J. Cook · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.17 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
5 D. Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +3.76 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
6 K. Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.57 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
7 J. Guyton · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.13 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
8 J. Palmer · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

J. Herbert — LAC · Passing

J. Herbert posted the highest total EPA (+18.52) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 72 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.

The signature play (+5.56 EPA) came from Las Vegas Raiders: (6:59) 6-A.Cole punts 46 yards to LAC 18, Center-47-T.Sieg. 7-A.Roberts to LAC 22 for 4 yards (17-T.Johnson). FUMBLES (17-T.Johnson), RECOVERED by LV-5-D.Deablo at LAC 23.

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. Renfrow (D. Carr pass) (Q1 48:20)
Los Angeles Chargers — A. Ekeler (Q2 42:48)
Los Angeles Chargers — A. Ekeler (J. Herbert pass) (Q2 32:00)
Las Vegas Raiders — J. Jacobs (Q2 30:41)
Las Vegas Raiders — H. Renfrow (D. Carr pass) (Q4 14:18)
Los Angeles Chargers — J. Palmer (J. Herbert pass) (Q4 4:35)
Los Angeles Chargers — M. Williams (J. Herbert pass) (Q4 0:05)

Field goals

Las Vegas Raiders — D. Carlson (Q1 55:54)
Las Vegas Raiders — D. Carlson (Q3 23:07)
Las Vegas Raiders — D. Carlson (Q4 8:29)
Las Vegas Raiders — D. Carlson (OT 7:14)
Los Angeles Chargers — D. Hopkins (OT 4:35)
Las Vegas Raiders — D. Carlson (OT 0:02)

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 10–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 6 (Q1 55:54) — (10:54) 2-D.Carlson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 12 (Q1 48:20) — (3:20) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 13-H.Renfrow for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 48:14) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 14 (Q2 42:48) — (12:48) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler left guard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 42:42) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 14 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 30-A.Ekeler for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 31:52) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q2 30:41) — (:41) 28-J.Jacobs left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 30:37) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..

The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 12 (Q3 23:07) — (8:07) 2-D.Carlson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 15–9. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q4 14:18) — (14:18) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 13-H.Renfrow for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 34 (Q4 8:29) — (8:29) 2-D.Carlson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 23 (Q4 4:35) — (4:35) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle to 5-J.Palmer for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers registered a safety from the LV 2 (Q4 4:28) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-J.Herbert pass to 30-A.Ekeler is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 12 (Q4 0:05) — (:05) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 81-M.Williams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 0:00) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long..

Overtime: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 6–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 22 (OT 7:14) — (7:14) 2-D.Carlson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 23 (OT 4:35) — (4:35) 6-D.Hopkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 29 (OT 0:02) — (:02) 2-D.Carlson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..

Turning points

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

Los Angeles Chargers (OT 6:02) — (6:02) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle to 81-M.Williams ran ob at LV 27 for 47 yards (25-T.Moehrig). [WPA +58.8% · EPA +5.43]
Las Vegas Raiders (OT 7:14) — (7:14) 2-D.Carlson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. [WPA -40.0% · EPA +0.71]
Los Angeles Chargers (OT 4:35) — (4:35) 6-D.Hopkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long. [WPA -30.2% · EPA +0.78]
Las Vegas Raiders (OT 0:02) — (:02) 2-D.Carlson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. [WPA +24.9% · EPA +0.75]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:05) — (:05) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 81-M.Williams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +24.6% · EPA +4.56]

Impact plays

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

Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 51:59) — (6:59) 6-A.Cole punts 46 yards to LAC 18, Center-47-T.Sieg. 7-A.Roberts to LAC 22 for 4 yards (17-T.Johnson). FUMBLES (17-T.Johnson), RECOVERED by LV-5-D.Deablo at LAC 23. [WPA +12.7% · EPA +5.56]
Los Angeles Chargers (OT 6:02) — (6:02) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle to 81-M.Williams ran ob at LV 27 for 47 yards (25-T.Moehrig). [WPA +58.8% · EPA +5.43]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:05) — (:05) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 81-M.Williams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +24.6% · EPA +4.56]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 4:35) — (4:35) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle to 5-J.Palmer for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +3.1% · EPA +4.56]

Quarterback report card

J.Herbert led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

J.Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 72 dropbacks · 47.2% completion · -12.7% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +18.52 total EPA
D.Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 45 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · -6.0% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +3.76 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	+0.087	+0.139
Offensive success rate	41.4%	46.5%
Pass EPA/play	+0.257	+0.078
Rush EPA/play	-0.284	+0.007
Defensive EPA/play	-0.139	-0.087
Defensive success rate	53.5%	58.6%

By the numbers

Las Vegas Raiders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs +0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +9.63 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Las Vegas Raiders: 13 drives, +13.79 total EPA, 8 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.
One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
J. Herbert (LAC) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
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.

Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 55:54 · LAC 6 · Score 0-3
(10:54) 2-D.Carlson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 48:20 · LAC 12 · Score 0-9
(3:20) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 13-H.Renfrow for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 48:14 · LAC 15 · Score 0-10
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 42:48 · LV 14 · Score 6-10
(12:48) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler left guard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 42:42 · LV 15 · Score 7-10
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · LV 14 · Score 13-10
(2:00) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 30-A.Ekeler for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 31:52 · LV 15 · Score 14-10
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 30:41 · LAC 1 · Score 14-16
(:41) 28-J.Jacobs left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 30:37 · LAC 15 · Score 14-17
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 23:07 · LAC 12 · Score 14-20
(8:07) 2-D.Carlson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 14:18 · LAC 2 · Score 14-26
(14:18) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 13-H.Renfrow for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 8:29 · LAC 34 · Score 14-29
(8:29) 2-D.Carlson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 4:35 · LV 23 · Score 20-29
(4:35) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle to 5-J.Palmer for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers Safety (+2) — Q4 4:28 · LV 2 · Score 22-29
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-J.Herbert pass to 30-A.Ekeler is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 0:05 · LV 12 · Score 28-29
(:05) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 81-M.Williams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 0:00 · LV 15 · Score 29-29
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — OT 7:14 · LAC 22 · Score 29-32
(7:14) 2-D.Carlson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — OT 4:35 · LV 23 · Score 32-32
(4:35) 6-D.Hopkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — OT 0:02 · LAC 29 · Score 32-35
(:02) 2-D.Carlson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Los Angeles Chargers 35-32 in Week 18, 2021 on 2022-01-09.

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

The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 32, Las Vegas Raiders 35 (LAC 32-35 LV) in Week 18, 2021 on 2022-01-09.

What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Las Vegas Raiders 10; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 14, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 15, Las Vegas Raiders 9; Q5: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Las Vegas Raiders 6; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 32, Las Vegas Raiders 35.

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

Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — H. Renfrow (D. Carr pass) (Q1 48:20) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (Q2 42:48) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (J. Herbert pass) (Q2 32:00) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Jacobs (Q2 30:41) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — H. Renfrow (D. Carr pass) (Q4 14:18) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Palmer (J. Herbert pass) (Q4 4:35) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Williams (J. Herbert pass) (Q4 0:05) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q1 55:54, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q3 23:07, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q4 8:29, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (OT 7:14, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — D. Hopkins (OT 4:35, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (OT 0:02, 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. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 47.2% completion, -12.7% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +18.52 total passing EPA. D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 44.4% completion, -6.0% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +3.76 total passing EPA.

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

J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +18.52 on passing plays. across 72 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.56 EPA): (6:59) 6-A.Cole punts 46 yards to LAC 18, Center-47-T.Sieg. 7-A.Roberts to LAC 22 for 4 yards (17-T.Johnson). FUMBLES (17-T.Johnson), RECOVERED by LV-5-D.Deablo at LAC 23.. The biggest win-probability swing was +58.8%.

Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 35-32 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 9-7 Now 9-8 L

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 9-7 Now 10-7 W

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