Raiders 27–7 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 14, 2002

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Winner: Las Vegas Raiders
Final score: Las Vegas Raiders 27–7 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime: Las Vegas Raiders 13–7 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: R. Gannon
Top passer: D. Brees
Biggest EPA play: (5:50) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice to LAC 27 for 56 yards (37-R.Harrison).
Game date: 2002-12-08

Game summary

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Los Angeles Chargers 27–7 on 2002-12-08. R. Gannon posted a game-high +13.02 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Las Vegas Raiders	10	3	7	7	0	27
Los Angeles Chargers	0	7	0	0	0	7

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

LVLas Vegas Raiders

+3LAC 33

LV 1

+1LV 2

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 11:15TD
CGC. Garner
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 4
Score
6-0
(11:15) 25-C.Garner up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 11:12XP
SJS. Janikowski
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
7-0
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 5:06FG
SJS. Janikowski
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 33
Score
10-0
(5:06) 11-S.Janikowski 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 5:07TD
Laken Tomlinson
Points+6
Yard line
LV 1
Score
10-6
(5:07) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 5:04XP
SCS. Christie
Points+1
Yard line
LV 2
Score
10-7
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 0:16FG
SJS. Janikowski
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
13-7
(:16) 11-S.Janikowski 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 2:16TD
ZCZ. Crockett
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 1
Score
19-7
(2:16) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 2:12XP
SJS. Janikowski
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
20-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 7:29TD
Tyrone Wheatley Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 4
Score
26-7
(7:29) 47-T.Wheatley right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 7:25XP
SJS. Janikowski
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
27-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1R. Gannon · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +13.02 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
2D. Jolley · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +8.22 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
3J. Rice · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +6.09 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
4E. Parker · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.13 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
5C. Garner · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.58 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
6J. Chatman · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
7D. Brees · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +2.01 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
8Z. Crockett · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +1.68 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

R. Gannon — LV · Passing

R. Gannon posted the highest total EPA (+13.02) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 46 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.

R. Gannon's top snap (+4.92 EPA): (5:50) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice to LAC 27 for 56 yards (37-R.Harrison).

Quarterback report card

D. Brees led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) · 48 dropbacks · 45.8% completion · -0.16 EPA/play · -7.44 total EPA
R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) · 46 dropbacks · 56.5% completion · +0.28 EPA/play · +13.02 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Las Vegas Raiders	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.147	-0.121
Offensive success rate	52.8%	39.8%
Pass EPA/play	+0.288	-0.112
Rush EPA/play	-0.027	-0.348
Defensive EPA/play	+0.121	-0.147
Defensive success rate	60.2%	47.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Las Vegas Raiders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Las Vegas Raiders: +0.15 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: -0.12 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)

Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, -10.69 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, +13.08 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Las Vegas Raiders — C. Garner (Q1 11:15)
Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson (Q2 5:07)
Las Vegas Raiders — Z. Crockett (Q3 2:16)
Las Vegas Raiders — Tyrone Wheatley Jr. (Q4 7:29)

Field goals

Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q1 5:06)
Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q2 0:16)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 4 (Q1 11:15) — (11:15) 25-C.Garner up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 11:12) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 33 (Q1 5:06) — (5:06) 11-S.Janikowski 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q2 5:07) — (5:07) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 5:04) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 2 (Q2 0:16) — (:16) 11-S.Janikowski 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q3 2:16) — (2:16) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 2:12) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 4 (Q4 7:29) — (7:29) 47-T.Wheatley right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 7:25) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 82-R.Caldwell INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Woodson (20-T.James) at LV 39. 26-R.Woodson to LV 49 for 10 yards (79-S.Williams). Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld. [WPA -10.9% · EPA -2.67]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 15:00) — 17-J.Tuthill kicks 71 yards from LAC 30 to LV -1. 83-M.Knight to LAC 36 for 65 yards (35-K.Lyle). [WPA +10.8% · EPA +3.15]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 7:20) — (7:20) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 85-T.Dwight INTERCEPTED by 20-T.James at LV 13. 20-T.James to LV 13 for no gain (85-T.Dwight). [WPA -10.4% · EPA -3.40]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 10:56) — (10:56) 21-L.Tomlinson left end to LV 34 for -3 yards (33-A.Dorsett). [WPA -10.1% · EPA -3.10]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 5:50) — (5:50) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice to LAC 27 for 56 yards (37-R.Harrison). [WPA +9.9% · EPA +4.92]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 5:50) — (5:50) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice to LAC 27 for 56 yards (37-R.Harrison). [WPA +9.9% · EPA +4.92]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 7:20) — (7:20) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 85-T.Dwight INTERCEPTED by 20-T.James at LV 13. 20-T.James to LV 13 for no gain (85-T.Dwight). [WPA -10.4% · EPA -3.40]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 12:35) — (12:35) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker to LAC 47 for 28 yards (26-R.Woodson). [WPA +7.6% · EPA +3.16]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 15:00) — 17-J.Tuthill kicks 71 yards from LAC 30 to LV -1. 83-M.Knight to LAC 36 for 65 yards (35-K.Lyle). [WPA +10.8% · EPA +3.15]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 11:15 · LAC 4 · Score 6-0
(11:15) 25-C.Garner up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 11:12 · LAC 2 · Score 7-0
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 5:06 · LAC 33 · Score 10-0
(5:06) 11-S.Janikowski 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 5:07 · LV 1 · Score 10-6
(5:07) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 5:04 · LV 2 · Score 10-7
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 0:16 · LAC 2 · Score 13-7
(:16) 11-S.Janikowski 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 2:16 · LAC 1 · Score 19-7
(2:16) 32-Z.Crockett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 2:12 · LAC 2 · Score 20-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 7:29 · LAC 4 · Score 26-7
(7:29) 47-T.Wheatley right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 7:25 · LAC 2 · Score 27-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

Key takeaways

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

Las Vegas Raiders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2002-12-08?

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Los Angeles Chargers 27-7 in Week 14, 2002.

What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 10, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 27, Los Angeles Chargers 7.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — C. Garner (Q1 11:15) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q2 5:07) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — Z. Crockett (Q3 2:16) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — T. Wheatley (Q4 7:29) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 5:06, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 0:16, 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. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers), 45.8% completion, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -7.44 total passing EPA. R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders), 56.5% completion, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +13.02 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?

R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.02 total EPA on Passing plays. across 46 snaps. Their top snap (+4.92 EPA): (5:50) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice to LAC 27 for 56 yards (37-R.Harrison)..

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 8-4 Now 9-4 W

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 8-4 Now 8-5 L

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