Game story
In Week 14 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-12-15, the Las Vegas Raiders took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 13–6 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 7 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Flutie (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with -9.90 total EPA.
On the individual side, J. Rice (Las Vegas Raiders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.42 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-43.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (6:04) 7-D.Flutie pass intended for 80-C.Conway INTERCEPTED by 59-W.Thomas at LV 3. 59-W.Thomas to LV 14 for 11 yards. Lateral to 24-C.Woodson to LV 44 for 30 yards.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Raiders | 3 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Rice · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +6.42 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 2 R. Gannon · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +6.40 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 3 J. Graham · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.43 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 4 C. Garner · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.27 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 5 T. Brown · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 6 Z. Crockett · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +1.34 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 7 S. Heiden · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +0.81 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 8 C. Conway · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +0.17 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Rice — LV · Receiving
J. Rice posted the highest total EPA (+6.42) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Las Vegas Raiders's efficiency. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.80 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.85 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (6:04) 7-D.Flutie pass intended for 80-C.Conway INTERCEPTED by 59-W.Thomas at LV 3. 59-W.Thomas to LV 14 for 11 yards. Lateral to 24-C.Woodson to LV 44 for 30 yards.
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. Rice (R. Gannon pass)
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Los Angeles Chargers — S. Christie
- Los Angeles Chargers — S. Christie
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
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 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 1 (Q1 47:30) — (2:30) 11-S.Janikowski 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 11 (Q2 40:53) — (10:53) 8-S.Christie 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..
The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 40 (Q3 20:53) — (5:53) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 20:45) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 13 (Q4 13:21) — (13:21) 8-S.Christie 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 14 (Q4 1:11) — (1:11) 11-S.Janikowski 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 6:04) — (6:04) 7-D.Flutie pass intended for 80-C.Conway INTERCEPTED by 59-W.Thomas at LV 3. 59-W.Thomas to LV 14 for 11 yards. Lateral to 24-C.Woodson to LV 44 for 30 yards.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 20:53) — (5:53) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 11:48) — (11:48) 12-R.Gannon pass intended for 80-J.Rice INTERCEPTED by 37-R.Harrison at LAC 41. 37-R.Harrison to LV 43 for 16 yards (73-F.Middleton).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 2-D.Bennett punts 31 yards to LV 17, Center-50-D.Binn. 81-T.Brown MUFFS catch, touched at LV 17, RECOVERED by LAC-28-R.Jenkins at LV 15. 28-R.Jenkins to LV 15 for no gain (58-E.Alexander).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie pass to 80-C.Conway to LV 24 for 34 yards (59-W.Thomas).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 6:04) — (6:04) 7-D.Flutie pass intended for 80-C.Conway INTERCEPTED by 59-W.Thomas at LV 3. 59-W.Thomas to LV 14 for 11 yards. Lateral to 24-C.Woodson to LV 44 for 30 yards.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 20:53) — (5:53) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 18:06) — (3:06) 25-C.Garner left end to LAC 19 for 5 yards (42-R.Beckett). FUMBLES (42-R.Beckett), RECOVERED by LAC-99-R.Johnson at LAC 19. 99-R.Johnson to LAC 20 for 1 yard (40-J.Ritchie). Play Challenged by
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 2-D.Bennett punts 31 yards to LV 17, Center-50-D.Binn. 81-T.Brown MUFFS catch, touched at LV 17, RECOVERED by LAC-28-R.Jenkins at LV 15. 28-R.Jenkins to LV 15 for no gain (58-E.Alexander).
Quarterback report card
D.Flutie led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Flutie (Los Angeles Chargers) · 43 dropbacks · 44.2% completion · -0.23 EPA/play · -9.90 total EPA
- R.Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) · 32 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +0.20 EPA/play · +6.40 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.001 | -0.109 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.3% | 37.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.184 | -0.258 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.222 | -0.141 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.109 | -0.001 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.0% | 57.7% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Las Vegas Raiders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.00 vs -0.11), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, -8.83 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 10 drives, +0.06 total EPA, 3 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. Rice (Las Vegas Raiders) 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.
- Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 47:30 · LAC 1 · Score 3-0
(2:30) 11-S.Janikowski 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 40:53 · LV 11 · Score 3-3
(10:53) 8-S.Christie 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 20:53 · LAC 40 · Score 9-3
(5:53) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 20:45 · LAC 2 · Score 10-3
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 13:21 · LV 13 · Score 10-6
(13:21) 8-S.Christie 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 1:11 · LAC 14 · Score 13-6
(1:11) 11-S.Janikowski 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Los Angeles Chargers 13-6 in Week 14, 2001 on 2001-12-15.
What was the final score of Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Las Vegas Raiders 13, Los Angeles Chargers 6 (LV 13-6 LAC) in Week 14, 2001 on 2001-12-15.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 13, Los Angeles Chargers 6.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Rice (R. Gannon pass) (Q3 20:53) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 47:30, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — S. Christie (Q2 40:53, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — S. Christie (Q4 13:21, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 1:11, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
D. Flutie (Los Angeles Chargers), 44.2% completion, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -9.90 total passing EPA. R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders), 62.5% completion, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +6.40 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
J. Rice (Las Vegas Raiders) led the game in total EPA with +6.42 on receiving plays. across 8 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.85 EPA): (6:04) 7-D.Flutie pass intended for 80-C.Conway INTERCEPTED by 59-W.Thomas at LV 3. 59-W.Thomas to LV 14 for 11 yards. Lateral to 24-C.Woodson to LV 44 for 30 yards.. The biggest win-probability swing was -43.6%.
Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 13-6 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 9-3 Now 10-3 W
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 5-8 Now 5-9 L
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