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NFL · Week 13 · December 5, 2010 · 11 min read

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Chargers: 2010 Week 13 Recap

Raiders defeat Chargers 28–13 in Week 13

A.Gates led Fantasy Impact as Raiders prevailed in a 28–13 Week 13 finish.

Las Vegas Raiders 28 6–6 Winner
Final 28–13
Los Angeles Chargers 13 6–6
Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
28–13
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 21–3 Los Angeles Chargers
Top passer
Philip Rivers
FantasyHQ MVP
A.Gates
Game date
December 5, 2010

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • D.McFadden 19 CAR · 97 YDS · 1 TD +3.6 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Reece 3 REC · 42 YDS +3.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Jihaad Campbell
    Jihaad Campbell 4 CAR · 10 YDS · 1 TD +2.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

  • A.Gates 6 REC · 73 YDS · 1 TD +4.5 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Washington 1 REC · 14 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Tolbert 6 REC · 47 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Las Vegas Raiders defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 28–13 in Week 13 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-12-05, a matchup that controlled the game from start to finish. The decisive swing (+15.2% win probability) came in the opening quarter when Las Vegas Raiders swung the momentum.

In Week 13 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-12-05, the Las Vegas Raiders took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 28–13 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with -0.86 total EPA, and +2.7% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, A. Gates (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.53 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+15.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (10:57) 9-S.Lechler punts 46 yards to LAC 17, Center-59-J.Condo. 43-D.Sproles MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LV-31-H.Eugene at LAC 18. 31-H.Eugene to LAC 18 for no gain (52-L.English).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Las Vegas Raiders14707028
Los Angeles Chargers0337013

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

  1. 1 A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.53 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
  2. 2 D. McFadden · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +3.64 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
  3. 3 M. Reece · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.35 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
  4. 4 K. Washington · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.46 EPA/play
  5. 5 J. Campbell · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +2.20 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
  6. 6 M. Bush · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +1.69 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
  7. 7 J. Campbell · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +1.52 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
  8. 8 M. Tolbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.36 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.23 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 (+4.53) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.75 EPA per play.

The signature play (+5.58 EPA) came from Las Vegas Raiders: (10:57) 9-S.Lechler punts 46 yards to LAC 17, Center-59-J.Condo. 43-D.Sproles MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LV-31-H.Eugene at LAC 18. 31-H.Eugene to LAC 18 for no gain (52-L.English).

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. Campbell (Q1 53:41)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — J. Ford (J. Campbell pass) (Q1 45:35)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — M. Bush (Q2 34:13)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 9:59)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — D. McFadden (Q4 4:40)

Field goals

  • Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q2 41:09)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q3 15:47)

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 14–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 9 (Q1 53:41) — (8:41) 8-J.Campbell left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 53:35) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 4 (Q1 45:35) — (:35) (Shotgun) 8-J.Campbell pass short right to 12-J.Ford for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 45:30) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 21 (Q2 41:09) — (11:09) 10-N.Kaeding 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 7 (Q2 34:13) — (4:13) 29-M.Bush up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 34:07) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 15 (Q3 15:47) — (:47) 10-N.Kaeding 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 4 (Q4 9:59) — (9:59) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 9:59) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 7 (Q4 4:40) — (4:40) 20-D.McFadden left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 4:35) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

Turning points

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

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 55:57) — (10:57) 9-S.Lechler punts 46 yards to LAC 17, Center-59-J.Condo. 43-D.Sproles MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LV-31-H.Eugene at LAC 18. 31-H.Eugene to LAC 18 for no gain (52-L.English). [WPA +15.2% · EPA +5.58]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 53:41) — (8:41) 8-J.Campbell left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.5% · EPA +3.56]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 52:08) — (7:08) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left intended for 80-M.Floyd INTERCEPTED by 24-M.Huff at LV 44. 24-M.Huff to LAC 41 for 15 yards (11-L.Naanee, 22-J.Hester). [WPA -10.8% · EPA -4.69]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 52:47) — (7:47) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 80-M.Floyd pushed ob at LAC 33 for 19 yards (26-S.Routt). [WPA +4.1% · EPA +1.91]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 57:24) — (12:24) 5-M.Scifres punts 57 yards to LV 14, Center-47-M.Windt. 15-J.Higgins to LV 30 for 16 yards (47-M.Windt). [WPA +3.9% · EPA +0.33]

Impact plays

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

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 55:57) — (10:57) 9-S.Lechler punts 46 yards to LAC 17, Center-59-J.Condo. 43-D.Sproles MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LV-31-H.Eugene at LAC 18. 31-H.Eugene to LAC 18 for no gain (52-L.English). [WPA +15.2% · EPA +5.58]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 52:08) — (7:08) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left intended for 80-M.Floyd INTERCEPTED by 24-M.Huff at LV 44. 24-M.Huff to LAC 41 for 15 yards (11-L.Naanee, 22-J.Hester). [WPA -10.8% · EPA -4.69]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 53:41) — (8:41) 8-J.Campbell left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.5% · EPA +3.56]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 26:41) — (11:41) (Shotgun) 8-J.Campbell pass incomplete short left to 81-C.Schilens. PENALTY on LV-70-L.Walker, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at LAC 31. [WPA -2.3% · EPA -3.24]

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) · 45 dropbacks · 51.1% completion · +2.7% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.86 total EPA
  • J.Campbell (Las Vegas Raiders) · 23 dropbacks · 43.5% completion · +9.9% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +1.52 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

StatLas Vegas RaidersLos Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play+0.167-0.048
Offensive success rate47.8%47.0%
Pass EPA/play+0.066-0.019
Rush EPA/play+0.165-0.512
Defensive EPA/play+0.048-0.167
Defensive success rate53.0%52.2%

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Las Vegas Raiders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs -0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

  • Los Angeles Chargers: 9 drives, -3.17 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, +15.01 total EPA, 4 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.
  • A. Gates (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
  • J. Campbell (LV) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.

Every scoring play

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

  1. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 53:41 · LAC 9 · Score 6-0
    (8:41) 8-J.Campbell left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 53:35 · LAC 2 · Score 7-0
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  3. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 45:35 · LAC 4 · Score 13-0
    (:35) (Shotgun) 8-J.Campbell pass short right to 12-J.Ford for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 45:30 · LAC 2 · Score 14-0
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  5. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 41:09 · LV 21 · Score 14-3
    (11:09) 10-N.Kaeding 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  6. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 34:13 · LAC 7 · Score 20-3
    (4:13) 29-M.Bush up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 34:07 · LAC 2 · Score 21-3
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  8. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 15:47 · LV 15 · Score 21-6
    (:47) 10-N.Kaeding 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  9. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 9:59 · LV 4 · Score 21-12
    (9:59) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 9:59 · LV 2 · Score 21-13
    10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  11. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 4:40 · LAC 7 · Score 27-13
    (4:40) 20-D.McFadden left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 4:35 · LAC 2 · Score 28-13
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, 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 28-13 in Week 13, 2010 on 2010-12-05.

What was the final score of Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?

The final score was Las Vegas Raiders 28, Los Angeles Chargers 13 (LV 28-13 LAC) in Week 13, 2010 on 2010-12-05.

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

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 14, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 28, Los Angeles Chargers 13.

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

Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Campbell (Q1 53:41) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Ford (J. Campbell pass) (Q1 45:35) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — M. Bush (Q2 34:13) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 9:59) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. McFadden (Q4 4:40) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q2 41:09, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q3 15:47, 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?

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 51.1% completion, +2.7% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.86 total passing EPA. J. Campbell (Las Vegas Raiders), 43.5% completion, +9.9% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +1.52 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 +4.53 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.58 EPA): (10:57) 9-S.Lechler punts 46 yards to LAC 17, Center-59-J.Condo. 43-D.Sproles MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LV-31-H.Eugene at LAC 18. 31-H.Eugene to LAC 18 for no gain (52-L.English).. The biggest win-probability swing was +15.2%.

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 5-6 Now 6-6 W

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 6-5 Now 6-6 L