Game story
In Week 18 of the 2024 NFL season on 2025-01-05, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 34–20 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 27 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with +23.71 total EPA, and +10.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +23.71 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-20.2% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.O'Connell pass short right intended for 22-A.Mattison INTERCEPTED by 0-D.Henley at LV 34. 0-D.Henley to LV 30 for 4 yards (22-A.Mattison).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 3 | 14 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 34 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 3 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +23.71 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 2 Q. Johnston · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +12.28 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 3 L. McConkey · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.53 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 4 J. Meyers · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.61 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 5 W. Dissly · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 6 T. Tucker · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.87 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 7 H. Haskins · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +1.33 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 8 D. Chark · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.28 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.43 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 (+23.71) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.59 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.49 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (5:08) 11-C.Dicker 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Las Vegas Raiders — J. Meyers (A. O'Connell pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — D. Chark (J. Herbert pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — W. Dissly (J. Herbert pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — H. Haskins
- Las Vegas Raiders — B. Bowers (A. O'Connell pass)
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. Carlson
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Dicker
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Dicker
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Dicker
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Dicker
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. Carlson
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 3–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 22 (Q1 47:50) — (2:50) 2-D.Carlson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 15 (Q1 45:14) — (:14) 11-C.Dicker 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 25 (Q2 43:09) — (13:09) (Shotgun) 12-A.O'Connell pass deep left to 16-J.Meyers for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 43:04) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 14 (Q2 35:32) — (5:32) 11-C.Dicker 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 31 (Q2 31:10) — (1:10) 11-C.Dicker 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 6 (Q2 30:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 9-D.Chark for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers registered a safety from the LV 2 (Q2 30:10) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-J.Herbert pass to 15-L.McConkey is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 1 (Q3 22:13) — (7:13) 11-C.Dicker 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 29 (Q3 17:20) — (2:20) 2-D.Carlson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 20–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 2 (Q4 13:36) — (13:36) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 81-W.Dissly for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [49-C.Snowden].; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 13:32) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 2 (Q4 3:43) — (3:43) 62-S.Mustipher reported in as eligible. 28-H.Haskins right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 15 (Q4 3:38) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 12 (Q4 0:30) — (:30) (Shotgun) 12-A.O'Connell pass short right to 89-B.Bowers for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 0:25) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 30:44) — (:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.O'Connell pass short right intended for 22-A.Mattison INTERCEPTED by 0-D.Henley at LV 34. 0-D.Henley to LV 30 for 4 yards (22-A.Mattison).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 47:23) — (2:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 15-L.McConkey to LV 20 for 47 yards (25-D.Richardson).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 50:59) — (5:59) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert sacked at LV 43 for -10 yards (69-A.Butler).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 50:08) — (5:08) 11-C.Dicker 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 22:13) — (7:13) 11-C.Dicker 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 50:08) — (5:08) 11-C.Dicker 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 30:44) — (:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.O'Connell pass short right intended for 22-A.Mattison INTERCEPTED by 0-D.Henley at LV 34. 0-D.Henley to LV 30 for 4 yards (22-A.Mattison).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 47:23) — (2:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 15-L.McConkey to LV 20 for 47 yards (25-D.Richardson).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 50:59) — (5:59) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert sacked at LV 43 for -10 yards (69-A.Butler).
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) · 40 dropbacks · 70.0% completion · +10.0% CPOE · +0.59 EPA/play · +23.71 total EPA
- A.O'Connell (Las Vegas Raiders) · 37 dropbacks · 64.9% completion · +4.4% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.23 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 | +0.213 | +0.009 |
| Offensive success rate | 55.9% | 52.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.593 | -0.050 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.034 | -0.178 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.009 | -0.213 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.8% | 44.1% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs +0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, +19.77 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 10 drives, +0.59 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.
- J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Herbert (LAC) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- A. O'Connell (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.
- Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 47:50 · LAC 22 · Score 0-3
(2:50) 2-D.Carlson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 45:14 · LV 15 · Score 3-3
(:14) 11-C.Dicker 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 43:09 · LAC 25 · Score 3-9
(13:09) (Shotgun) 12-A.O'Connell pass deep left to 16-J.Meyers for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 43:04 · LAC 15 · Score 3-10
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 35:32 · LV 14 · Score 6-10
(5:32) 11-C.Dicker 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 31:10 · LV 31 · Score 9-10
(1:10) 11-C.Dicker 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 30:14 · LV 6 · Score 15-10
(:14) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 9-D.Chark for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers Safety (+2) — Q2 30:10 · LV 2 · Score 17-10
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-J.Herbert pass to 15-L.McConkey is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 22:13 · LV 1 · Score 20-10
(7:13) 11-C.Dicker 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 17:20 · LAC 29 · Score 20-13
(2:20) 2-D.Carlson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 13:36 · LV 2 · Score 26-13
(13:36) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 81-W.Dissly for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [49-C.Snowden]. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 13:32 · LV 15 · Score 27-13
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 3:43 · LV 2 · Score 33-13
(3:43) 62-S.Mustipher reported in as eligible. 28-H.Haskins right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+7) — Q4 3:38 · LV 15 · Score 34-13
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 0:30 · LAC 12 · Score 34-19
(:30) (Shotgun) 12-A.O'Connell pass short right to 89-B.Bowers for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 0:25 · LAC 15 · Score 34-20
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 34-20 in Week 18, 2024 on 2025-01-05.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 34, Las Vegas Raiders 20 (LAC 34-20 LV) in Week 18, 2024 on 2025-01-05.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 14, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 20, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 34, Las Vegas Raiders 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Meyers (A. O'Connell pass) (Q2 43:09) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Chark (J. Herbert pass) (Q2 30:14) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — W. Dissly (J. Herbert pass) (Q4 13:36) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — H. Haskins (Q4 3:43) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — B. Bowers (A. O'Connell pass) (Q4 0:30) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q1 47:50, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q1 45:14, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q2 35:32, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q2 31:10, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q3 22:13, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q3 17:20, 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), 70.0% completion, +10.0% CPOE, +0.59 EPA per dropback, +23.71 total passing EPA. A. O'Connell (Las Vegas Raiders), 64.9% completion, +4.4% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.23 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 +23.71 on passing plays. across 40 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.49 EPA): (5:08) 11-C.Dicker 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.. The biggest win-probability swing was -20.2%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 10-6 Now 11-6 W
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 4-12 Now 4-13 L
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