Game story
In Week 16 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-12-24, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Seattle Seahawks, pulling away with a 20–17 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) paced the passing game, with -9.61 total EPA, and -12.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, V. Jackson (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.70 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+44.7% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (:36) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 83-V.Jackson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +11.70 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.34 EPA/play
- 2 B. Engram · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +6.00 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
- 3 A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.60 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.80 EPA/play
- 4 D. Branch · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +5.08 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 5 D. Hackett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.20 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
- 6 S. Alexander · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +2.59 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 7 J. Stevens · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.96 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 8 M. Turner · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +0.87 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
V. Jackson — LAC · Receiving
V. Jackson posted the highest total EPA (+11.70) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +2.34 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.18 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (:36) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 83-V.Jackson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — V. Jackson (P. Rivers pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Alexander
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Alexander
- Los Angeles Chargers — V. Jackson (P. Rivers pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Brown
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the SEA 9 (Q2 33:25) — (3:25) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 83-V.Jackson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 33:18) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–6. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the SEA 28 (Q3 27:17) — (12:17) 10-N.Kaeding 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LAC 33 (Q3 21:18) — (6:18) 37-S.Alexander left tackle for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 21:10) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the SEA 21 (Q3 17:29) — (2:29) 10-N.Kaeding 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LAC 9 (Q4 13:04); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 12:58) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LAC 15 (Q4 5:11) — (5:11) 3-J.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the SEA 37 (Q4 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 83-V.Jackson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 0:29) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 83-V.Jackson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 36:14) — (6:14) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle pushed ob at SEA 24 for 62 yards (26-K.Hamlin).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass incomplete deep left to 81-N.Burleson (42-C.Hart).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 21:18) — (6:18) 37-S.Alexander left tackle for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 14:19) — (14:19) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep middle to 84-B.Engram to LAC 25 for 20 yards (25-A.Cromartie).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 83-V.Jackson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 21:18) — (6:18) 37-S.Alexander left tackle for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 36:14) — (6:14) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle pushed ob at SEA 24 for 62 yards (26-K.Hamlin).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 20:58) — (5:58) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 85-A.Gates to SEA 44 for 38 yards (28-M.Boulware).
Quarterback report card
M.Hasselbeck led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 46 dropbacks · 37.0% completion · -12.2% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -9.61 total EPA
- P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 32 dropbacks · 31.2% completion · -21.3% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.30 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.007 | -0.050 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.2% | 39.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.009 | -0.209 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.034 | +0.072 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.050 | -0.007 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.8% | 64.8% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Los Angeles Chargers: 15 drives, +0.67 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 15 drives, -4.81 total EPA, 3 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.
- V. Jackson (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Hasselbeck (SEA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- 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) — Q2 33:25 · SEA 9 · Score 6-0
(3:25) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 83-V.Jackson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 33:18 · SEA 2 · Score 7-0
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 27:17 · SEA 28 · Score 10-0
(12:17) 10-N.Kaeding 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 21:18 · LAC 33 · Score 10-6
(6:18) 37-S.Alexander left tackle for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 21:10 · LAC 2 · Score 10-7
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 17:29 · SEA 21 · Score 13-7
(2:29) 10-N.Kaeding 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 13:04 · LAC 9 · Score 13-13
(13:04) 37-S.Alexander left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LAC-48-T.Kiel, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 12:58 · LAC 2 · Score 13-14
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 5:11 · LAC 15 · Score 13-17
(5:11) 3-J.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 0:36 · SEA 37 · Score 19-17
(:36) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 83-V.Jackson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 0:29 · SEA 2 · Score 20-17
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Seattle Seahawks?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Seattle Seahawks 20-17 in Week 16, 2006 on 2006-12-24.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs Seattle Seahawks?
The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 20, Seattle Seahawks 17 (LAC 20-17 SEA) in Week 16, 2006 on 2006-12-24.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Seattle Seahawks 10; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 20, Seattle Seahawks 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Seattle Seahawks?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — V. Jackson (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 33:25) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — S. Alexander (Q3 21:18) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — S. Alexander (Q4 13:04) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — V. Jackson (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 0:36) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q3 27:17, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q3 17:29, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q4 5:11, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Seattle Seahawks?
M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 37.0% completion, -12.2% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -9.61 total passing EPA. P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 31.2% completion, -21.3% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.30 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs Seattle Seahawks?
V. Jackson (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +11.70 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.18 EPA): (:36) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 83-V.Jackson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +44.7%.
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Seattle Seahawks a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 12-2 Now 13-2 W
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 8-6 Now 8-7 L
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