Los Angeles Chargers vs. Seattle Seahawks: 2010 Week 3 Recap

Game story

In Week 3 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-09-26, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 27–20 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 19 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with +9.42 total EPA, and +2.1% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, M. Floyd (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.85 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+27.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Seattle Seahawks changed the game: 10-N.Kaeding kicks 69 yards from LAC 30 to SEA 1. 33-L.Washington for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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 M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +9.85 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
2. 2 P. Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +9.42 total EPA · 60 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
3. 3 C. Davis · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.09 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.03 EPA/play
4. 4 G. Tate · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.80 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
5. 5 A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.21 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
6. 6 J. Forsett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.19 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
7. 7 P. Crayton · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.98 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
8. 8 R. McMichael · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.88 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.88 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

• Seattle Seahawks — J. Carlson (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 30:57)
• Seattle Seahawks — L. Washington (Q3 30:00)
• Los Angeles Chargers — M. Floyd (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 27:39)
• Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 6:44)
• Seattle Seahawks — L. Washington (Q4 6:39)

Field goals

• Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare (Q2 41:31)
• Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q3 15:41)
• Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare (Q4 11:32)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LAC 5 (Q2 41:31) — (11:31) 10-O.Mare 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LAC 9 (Q2 30:57); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 30:53) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 12–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LAC 30 (Q3 30:00) — 10-N.Kaeding kicks 71 yards from LAC 30 to SEA -1. 33-L.Washington for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 29:47) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the SEA 3 (Q3 27:39) — (12:39) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 80-M.Floyd for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 27:33) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-58-R.Neill, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers registered a safety from the LAC 93 (Q3 19:34) — (4:34) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked in End Zone for -7 yards, SAFETY (59-B.Siler).; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the SEA 11 (Q3 15:41) — (:41) 10-N.Kaeding 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-R.Neill, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–8. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LAC 5 (Q4 11:32) — (11:32) 10-O.Mare 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the SEA 12 (Q4 6:44) — (6:44) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN [51-L.Tatupu].; Los Angeles Chargers registered a safety from the SEA 7 (Q4 6:39) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-P.Rivers pass to 11-L.Naanee is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LAC 30 (Q4 6:39) — 10-N.Kaeding kicks 69 yards from LAC 30 to SEA 1. 33-L.Washington for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 6:24) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

Turning points

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

• Seattle Seahawks (Q4 6:39) — 10-N.Kaeding kicks 69 yards from LAC 30 to SEA 1. 33-L.Washington for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +27.6% · EPA +6.30]
• Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 35:21) — (5:21) (Shotgun) 35-M.Tolbert up the middle to SEA 7 for 5 yards (57-D.Hawthorne). FUMBLES (57-D.Hawthorne), RECOVERED by SEA-79-R.Bryant at SEA 7. 79-R.Bryant to SEA 7 for no gain (68-K.Dielman). [WPA -19.9% · EPA -4.58]
• Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 12:39) — (12:39) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Thomas at LAC 45. 29-E.Thomas pushed ob at LAC 11 for 34 yards (22-J.Hester). [WPA -15.1% · EPA -5.71]
• Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 6:44) — (6:44) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN [51-L.Tatupu]. [WPA +13.7% · EPA +3.66]
• Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 2:34) — (2:34) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass incomplete deep left to 12-P.Crayton (34-R.Lewis). [WPA -11.8% · EPA -2.78]

Impact plays

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

• Seattle Seahawks (Q4 6:39) — 10-N.Kaeding kicks 69 yards from LAC 30 to SEA 1. 33-L.Washington for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +27.6% · EPA +6.30]
• Seattle Seahawks (Q3 30:00) — 10-N.Kaeding kicks 71 yards from LAC 30 to SEA -1. 33-L.Washington for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.0% · EPA +6.19]
• Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 12:39) — (12:39) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Thomas at LAC 45. 29-E.Thomas pushed ob at LAC 11 for 34 yards (22-J.Hester). [WPA -15.1% · EPA -5.71]
• Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 35:21) — (5:21) (Shotgun) 35-M.Tolbert up the middle to SEA 7 for 5 yards (57-D.Hawthorne). FUMBLES (57-D.Hawthorne), RECOVERED by SEA-79-R.Bryant at SEA 7. 79-R.Bryant to SEA 7 for no gain (68-K.Dielman). [WPA -19.9% · EPA -4.58]

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) · 60 dropbacks · 48.3% completion · +2.1% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +9.42 total EPA
• M.Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 36 dropbacks · 52.8% completion · -0.1% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.82 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Los Angeles Chargers: 14 drives, -5.81 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
• Seattle Seahawks: 15 drives, +0.46 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• Seattle Seahawks 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.
• M. Floyd (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.

Every scoring play

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

1. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 41:31 · LAC 5 · Score 0-3
   (11:31) 10-O.Mare 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
2. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 30:57 · LAC 9 · Score 0-9
   (:57) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 89-J.Carlson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the pla
3. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 30:53 · LAC 2 · Score 0-10
   10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
4. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 30:00 · LAC 30 · Score 0-16
   10-N.Kaeding kicks 71 yards from LAC 30 to SEA -1. 33-L.Washington for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 29:47 · LAC 2 · Score 0-17
   10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
6. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 27:39 · SEA 3 · Score 6-17
   (12:39) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 80-M.Floyd for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 27:33 · SEA 2 · Score 7-17
   10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-58-R.Neill, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
8. Los Angeles Chargers Safety (+2) — Q3 19:34 · LAC 93 · Score 9-17
   (4:34) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked in End Zone for -7 yards, SAFETY (59-B.Siler).
9. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 15:41 · SEA 11 · Score 12-17
   (:41) 10-N.Kaeding 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-R.Neill, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
10. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 11:32 · LAC 5 · Score 12-20
    (11:32) 10-O.Mare 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
11. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 6:44 · SEA 12 · Score 18-20
    (6:44) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN [51-L.Tatupu].
12. Los Angeles Chargers Safety (+2) — Q4 6:39 · SEA 7 · Score 20-20
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-P.Rivers pass to 11-L.Naanee is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
13. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 6:39 · LAC 30 · Score 20-26
    10-N.Kaeding kicks 69 yards from LAC 30 to SEA 1. 33-L.Washington for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 6:24 · LAC 2 · Score 20-27
    10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.