Game story
In Week 12 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-11-26, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 21–14 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
A. Brooks (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with -3.54 total EPA, and -2.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Gates (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.86 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+20.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (9:52) 21-L.Tomlinson pass deep right to 85-A.Gates for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Raiders | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.86 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
- 2 J. Madsen · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.79 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.93 EPA/play
- 3 L. Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +4.01 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 4 V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.98 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
- 5 L. Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +2.74 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.74 EPA/play
- 6 R. Moss · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 7 Z. Crockett · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +2.44 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 8 A. Whitted · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Gates — LAC · Receiving
A. Gates posted the highest total EPA (+7.86) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.31 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.48 EPA) came from Las Vegas Raiders: (13:37) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass short right intended for 85-J.Madsen INTERCEPTED by 23-Q.Jammer (95-S.Phillips) at LAC 17. 23-Q.Jammer pushed ob at LV 48 for 35 yards (2-A.Brooks). Play Challenged by LV and Upheld. (Ti
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Las Vegas Raiders — R. Lee
- Los Angeles Chargers — L. Tomlinson
- Las Vegas Raiders — J. Madsen (A. Brooks pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (L. Tomlinson pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — L. Tomlinson
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q2 44:18) — (14:18) 42-R.Lee up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 44:14) — 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 4 (Q2 43:32) — (13:32) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 43:27) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q3 22:44) — (7:44) 2-A.Brooks pass short right to 85-J.Madsen for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 22:40) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 19 (Q4 9:52) — (9:52) 21-L.Tomlinson pass deep right to 85-A.Gates for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 9:46) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 10 (Q4 3:45) — (3:45) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 3:39) — 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 9:52) — (9:52) 21-L.Tomlinson pass deep right to 85-A.Gates for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 23:05) — (8:05) 2-A.Brooks pass deep left to 85-J.Madsen for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by LAC and REVERSED. 2-A.Brooks pass deep left to 85-J.Madsen ran ob at LAC 2 for 57 yards.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 6:54) — (6:54) 21-L.Tomlinson right end pushed ob at LV 23 for 44 yards (27-F.Washington).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 26:22) — (11:22) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 88-E.Parker to LV 37 for 10 yards (38-T.Poole).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 44:14) — 11-S.Janikowski kicks 73 yards from LV 30 to LAC -3. 25-A.Cromartie to LV 12 for 91 yards (26-S.Routt).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 13:37) — (13:37) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass short right intended for 85-J.Madsen INTERCEPTED by 23-Q.Jammer (95-S.Phillips) at LAC 17. 23-Q.Jammer pushed ob at LV 48 for 35 yards (2-A.Brooks). Play Challenged b
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 23:05) — (8:05) 2-A.Brooks pass deep left to 85-J.Madsen for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by LAC and REVERSED. 2-A.Brooks pass deep left to 85-J.Madsen ran ob at LAC 2 for 57 yards.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 44:14) — 11-S.Janikowski kicks 73 yards from LV 30 to LAC -3. 25-A.Cromartie to LV 12 for 91 yards (26-S.Routt).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 16:10) — (1:10) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 21-N.Asomugha at LAC 44. 21-N.Asomugha to LAC 34 for 10 yards (63-S.Mruczkowski).
Quarterback report card
A.Brooks led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A.Brooks (Las Vegas Raiders) · 40 dropbacks · 42.5% completion · -2.1% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.54 total EPA
- P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 36 dropbacks · 38.9% completion · -16.9% CPOE · -0.23 EPA/play · -8.16 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 | -0.064 | +0.017 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.5% | 41.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.088 | -0.147 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.070 | +0.120 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.017 | +0.064 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.1% | 58.5% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, +1.28 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, -5.25 total EPA, 2 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.
- A. Gates (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- 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.
- Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 44:18 · LAC 1 · Score 6-0
(14:18) 42-R.Lee up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 44:14 · LAC 2 · Score 7-0
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 43:32 · LV 4 · Score 7-6
(13:32) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 43:27 · LV 2 · Score 7-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 22:44 · LAC 2 · Score 13-7
(7:44) 2-A.Brooks pass short right to 85-J.Madsen for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 22:40 · LAC 2 · Score 14-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 9:52 · LV 19 · Score 14-13
(9:52) 21-L.Tomlinson pass deep right to 85-A.Gates for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 9:46 · LV 2 · Score 14-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 3:45 · LV 10 · Score 14-20
(3:45) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 3:39 · LV 2 · Score 14-21
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 21-14 in Week 12, 2006 on 2006-11-26.
What was the final score of Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Las Vegas Raiders 14, Los Angeles Chargers 21 (LV 14-21 LAC) in Week 12, 2006 on 2006-11-26.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 14, Los Angeles Chargers 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — R. Lee (Q2 44:18) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q2 43:32) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Madsen (A. Brooks pass) (Q3 22:44) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (L. Tomlinson pass) (Q4 9:52) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q4 3:45) 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?
A. Brooks (Las Vegas Raiders), 42.5% completion, -2.1% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.54 total passing EPA. P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 38.9% completion, -16.9% CPOE, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -8.16 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
A. Gates (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +7.86 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.48 EPA): (13:37) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass short right intended for 85-J.Madsen INTERCEPTED by 23-Q.Jammer (95-S.Phillips) at LAC 17. 23-Q.Jammer pushed ob at LV 48 for 35 yards (2-A.Brooks. The biggest win-probability swing was +20.6%.
Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 21-14 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 2-8 Now 2-9 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 8-2 Now 9-2 W
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