Game story
In Week 13 of the 2005 NFL season on 2005-12-04, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 34–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Collins (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with -5.66 total EPA.
On the individual side, D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.47 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-12.3% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (:37) 34-L.Jordan up the middle to LV 36 for 2 yards (42-C.Hart). FUMBLES (42-C.Hart), RECOVERED by LAC-58-R.Godfrey at LV 34. 58-R.Godfrey to LV 34 for no gain (62-A.Treu).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Raiders | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 3 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Brees · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +6.47 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 2 A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.39 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
- 3 K. McCardell · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.37 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
- 4 J. Porter · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.41 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 5 R. Moss · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.16 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 6 D. Gabriel · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.12 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.06 EPA/play
- 7 R. Williams · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.44 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.44 EPA/play
- 8 E. Parker · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.30 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Brees — LAC · Passing
D. Brees posted the highest total EPA (+6.47) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 24 counted snaps, they averaged +0.27 EPA per play.
The signature play (-9.28 EPA) came from Las Vegas Raiders: (6:45) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 83-C.Anderson INTERCEPTED by 42-C.Hart at LAC 30. 42-C.Hart for 70 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 — A. Gates (D. Brees pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — C. Anderson (K. Collins pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — M. Turner
- Los Angeles Chargers — E. Parker (D. Brees pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Hart
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
- 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 3–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 19 (Q1 56:37) — (11:37) 11-S.Janikowski 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 23 (Q1 53:53) — (8:53) 10-N.Kaeding 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 6 (Q2 41:21) — (11:21) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete to 85-A.Gates. Play Challenged by LAC and REVERSED. 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 41:14) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 16 (Q2 37:04) — (7:04) 5-K.Collins pass to 83-C.Anderson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 36:59) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 2 (Q2 30:22) — (:22) 33-M.Turner right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 30:18) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q3 19:59) — (4:59) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 19:55) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 14 (Q4 13:36) — (13:36) 10-N.Kaeding 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 48 (Q4 6:45) — (6:45) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 83-C.Anderson INTERCEPTED by 42-C.Hart at LAC 30. 42-C.Hart for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 6:29) — 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.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 45:37) — (:37) 34-L.Jordan up the middle to LV 36 for 2 yards (42-C.Hart). FUMBLES (42-C.Hart), RECOVERED by LAC-58-R.Godfrey at LV 34. 58-R.Godfrey to LV 34 for no gain (62-A.Treu).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 49:42) — (4:42) 5-K.Collins sacked at LAC 44 for -11 yards (78-D.Scott).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 56:05) — (11:05) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 21-L.Tomlinson to LV 43 for 16 yards (22-R.Hill, 30-S.Schweigert).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 37:04) — (7:04) 5-K.Collins pass to 83-C.Anderson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 59:10) — (14:10) 5-K.Collins pass to 85-D.Gabriel to LAC 44 for 21 yards (29-D.Florence).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 6:45) — (6:45) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 83-C.Anderson INTERCEPTED by 42-C.Hart at LAC 30. 42-C.Hart for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 45:37) — (:37) 34-L.Jordan up the middle to LV 36 for 2 yards (42-C.Hart). FUMBLES (42-C.Hart), RECOVERED by LAC-58-R.Godfrey at LV 34. 58-R.Godfrey to LV 34 for no gain (62-A.Treu).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 37:54) — (7:54) 5-K.Collins pass to 86-R.Williams to LAC 16 for 34 yards (42-C.Hart).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 49:42) — (4:42) 5-K.Collins sacked at LAC 44 for -11 yards (78-D.Scott).
Quarterback report card
K.Collins led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Collins (Las Vegas Raiders) · 43 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -0.13 EPA/play · -5.66 total EPA
- D.Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) · 24 dropbacks · 70.8% completion · +0.27 EPA/play · +6.47 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 | -0.127 | +0.165 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.6% | 51.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.132 | +0.270 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.532 | -0.042 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.165 | +0.127 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.1% | 51.4% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs -0.13), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, +12.70 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, -9.39 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.
- D. Brees (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.
- Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 56:37 · LAC 19 · Score 3-0
(11:37) 11-S.Janikowski 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 53:53 · LV 23 · Score 3-3
(8:53) 10-N.Kaeding 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 41:21 · LV 6 · Score 3-9
(11:21) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete to 85-A.Gates. Play Challenged by LAC and REVERSED. 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 41:14 · LV 2 · Score 3-10
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 37:04 · LAC 16 · Score 9-10
(7:04) 5-K.Collins pass to 83-C.Anderson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 36:59 · LAC 2 · Score 10-10
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 30:22 · LV 2 · Score 10-16
(:22) 33-M.Turner right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 30:18 · LV 2 · Score 10-17
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 19:59 · LV 1 · Score 10-23
(4:59) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 19:55 · LV 2 · Score 10-24
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 13:36 · LV 14 · Score 10-27
(13:36) 10-N.Kaeding 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 6:45 · LAC 48 · Score 10-33
(6:45) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 83-C.Anderson INTERCEPTED by 42-C.Hart at LAC 30. 42-C.Hart for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 6:29 · LV 2 · Score 10-34
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 34-10 in Week 13, 2005 on 2005-12-04.
What was the final score of Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Las Vegas Raiders 10, Los Angeles Chargers 34 (LV 10-34 LAC) in Week 13, 2005 on 2005-12-04.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 10, Los Angeles Chargers 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (D. Brees pass) (Q2 41:21) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — C. Anderson (K. Collins pass) (Q2 37:04) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Turner (Q2 30:22) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — E. Parker (D. Brees pass) (Q3 19:59) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — C. Hart (Q4 6:45) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 56:37, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q1 53:53, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q4 13:36, 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?
K. Collins (Las Vegas Raiders), 51.2% completion, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -5.66 total passing EPA. D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers), 70.8% completion, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +6.47 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +6.47 on passing plays. across 24 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-9.28 EPA): (6:45) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 83-C.Anderson INTERCEPTED by 42-C.Hart at LAC 30. 42-C.Hart for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -12.3%.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 4-7 Now 4-8 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 7-4 Now 8-4 W
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