Game story
In Week 9 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-11-04, the Minnesota Vikings took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 35–17 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with -11.55 total EPA, and -8.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, B. Bollinger (Minnesota Vikings) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.67 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-34.2% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Minnesota Vikings changed the game: (:04) 8-R.Longwell 57 yard field goal is No Good, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. 31-A.Cromartie at LAC -9 for 109 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Longest Play in NFL History
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 35 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Bollinger · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +7.67 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 2 S. Rice · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.08 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play
- 3 A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +5.05 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 4 L. Naanee · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.57 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.29 EPA/play
- 5 C. Chambers · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.35 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 6 R. Ferguson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.69 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 7 C. Taylor · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.18 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 8 K. Osgood · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Bollinger — MIN · Passing
B. Bollinger posted the highest total EPA (+7.67) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Minnesota Vikings's efficiency. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.70 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.56 EPA) came from Minnesota Vikings: (:04) 8-R.Longwell 57 yard field goal is No Good, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. 31-A.Cromartie at LAC -9 for 109 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Longest Play in NFL History
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — L. Tomlinson
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson
- Los Angeles Chargers — R. Longwell
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson
- Minnesota Vikings — S. Rice (B. Bollinger pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson
- Minnesota Vikings — C. Taylor
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
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. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q1 50:48) — (5:48) 21-L.Tomlinson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 50:44) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q1 47:52) — (2:52) 28-A.Peterson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 47:49) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 39 (Q2 30:04); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 30:00) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LAC 64 (Q3 27:55) — (12:55) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 27:44) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LAC 40 (Q3 18:15) — (3:15) 9-B.Bollinger pass deep right to 18-S.Rice for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 18:07) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the MIN 17 (Q4 14:09) — (14:09) 10-N.Kaeding 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LAC 46 (Q4 7:54) — (7:54) 28-A.Peterson right end for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 7:44) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q4 4:33) — (4:33) 29-C.Taylor left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 4:28) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 30:04) — (:04) 8-R.Longwell 57 yard field goal is No Good, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. 31-A.Cromartie at LAC -9 for 109 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Longest Play in NFL History
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 27:55) — (12:55) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 24:47) — (9:47) 29-C.Taylor left guard to LAC 3 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by LAC-20-M.McCree at LAC 4. 20-M.McCree to LAC 6 for 2 yards.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 18:15) — (3:15) 9-B.Bollinger pass deep right to 18-S.Rice for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 27:40) — (12:40) 17-P.Rivers FUMBLES (Aborted) at LAC 20, RECOVERED by MIN-52-C.Greenway at LAC 20. 52-C.Greenway to LAC 20 for no gain (65-C.Withrow).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 30:04) — (:04) 8-R.Longwell 57 yard field goal is No Good, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. 31-A.Cromartie at LAC -9 for 109 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Longest Play in NFL History
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 27:55) — (12:55) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 27:40) — (12:40) 17-P.Rivers FUMBLES (Aborted) at LAC 20, RECOVERED by MIN-52-C.Greenway at LAC 20. 52-C.Greenway to LAC 20 for no gain (65-C.Withrow).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 24:47) — (9:47) 29-C.Taylor left guard to LAC 3 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by LAC-20-M.McCree at LAC 4. 20-M.McCree to LAC 6 for 2 yards.
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) · 47 dropbacks · 40.4% completion · -8.5% CPOE · -0.25 EPA/play · -11.55 total EPA
- T.Jackson (Minnesota Vikings) · 15 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · +0.0% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -0.46 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.192 | +0.008 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.4% | 53.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.246 | +0.277 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.496 | +0.125 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.008 | +0.192 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.1% | 58.6% |
By the numbers
Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.19), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Los Angeles Chargers: 14 drives, -16.68 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 14 drives, +0.73 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Minnesota Vikings leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- B. Bollinger (Minnesota Vikings) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- P. Rivers (LAC) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 50:48 · MIN 1 · Score 6-0
(5:48) 21-L.Tomlinson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 50:44 · MIN 2 · Score 7-0
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 47:52 · LAC 1 · Score 7-6
(2:52) 28-A.Peterson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 47:49 · LAC 2 · Score 7-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 30:04 · LAC 39 · Score 13-7
(:04) 8-R.Longwell 57 yard field goal is No Good, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. 31-A.Cromartie at LAC -9 for 109 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Longest Play in NFL - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 30:00 · MIN 2 · Score 14-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 27:55 · LAC 64 · Score 14-13
(12:55) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 27:44 · LAC 2 · Score 14-14
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 18:15 · LAC 40 · Score 14-20
(3:15) 9-B.Bollinger pass deep right to 18-S.Rice for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 18:07 · LAC 2 · Score 14-21
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 14:09 · MIN 17 · Score 17-21
(14:09) 10-N.Kaeding 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 7:54 · LAC 46 · Score 17-27
(7:54) 28-A.Peterson right end for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 7:44 · LAC 2 · Score 17-28
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 4:33 · LAC 2 · Score 17-34
(4:33) 29-C.Taylor left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 4:28 · LAC 2 · Score 17-35
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Minnesota Vikings?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Los Angeles Chargers 35-17 in Week 9, 2007 on 2007-11-04.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs Minnesota Vikings?
The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 17, Minnesota Vikings 35 (LAC 17-35 MIN) in Week 9, 2007 on 2007-11-04.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Minnesota Vikings 14; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Minnesota Vikings 14; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 17, Minnesota Vikings 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q1 50:48) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q1 47:52) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — R. Longwell (Q2 30:04) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q3 27:55) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — S. Rice (B. Bollinger pass) (Q3 18:15) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q4 7:54) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Taylor (Q4 4:33) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q4 14:09, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Minnesota Vikings?
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 40.4% completion, -8.5% CPOE, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -11.55 total passing EPA. T. Jackson (Minnesota Vikings), 40.0% completion, +0.0% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -0.46 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs Minnesota Vikings?
B. Bollinger (Minnesota Vikings) led the game in total EPA with +7.67 on passing plays. across 11 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.56 EPA): (:04) 8-R.Longwell 57 yard field goal is No Good, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. 31-A.Cromartie at LAC -9 for 109 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Longest Play in NFL History. The biggest win-probability swing was -34.2%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 2-5 Now 3-5 W
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