Game story
In Week 17 of the 2012 NFL season on 2012-12-30, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 24–21 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Pryor (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with +6.87 total EPA, and -8.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.48 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+21.5% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: 11-S.Janikowski kicks 64 yards from LV 35 to LAC 1. 87-M.Spurlock for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Raiders | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 21 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 10 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 P. Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +10.48 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 2 T. Pryor · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +6.87 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 3 R. Streater · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +6.69 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 4 E. Royal · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.96 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 5 D. Alexander · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.35 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play
- 6 A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.15 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
- 7 B. Myers · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 8 J. Battle · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.59 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
P. Rivers — LAC · Passing
P. Rivers posted the highest total EPA (+10.48) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 20 counted snaps, they averaged +0.52 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.19 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: 11-S.Janikowski kicks 64 yards from LV 35 to LAC 1. 87-M.Spurlock for 99 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 — M. Spurlock
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. Heyward-Bey (T. Pryor pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — D. Alexander (P. Rivers pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — T. Pryor
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. Moore (T. Pryor pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 35 (Q1 60:00) — 11-S.Janikowski kicks 64 yards from LV 35 to LAC 1. 87-M.Spurlock for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 59:48) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 12 (Q1 49:14) — (4:14) 9-N.Novak 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 9 (Q2 42:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 6-T.Pryor pass short right to 85-D.Heyward-Bey for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 42:11) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 11 (Q2 32:55) — (2:55) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 32:48) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, 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 34 (Q3 20:06) — (5:06) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 84-D.Alexander for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 19:59) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 14–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q4 7:49) — (7:49) 6-T.Pryor left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 7:43) — 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 5 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 6-T.Pryor pass short right to 17-D.Moore for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 1:52) — 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.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 60:00) — 11-S.Janikowski kicks 64 yards from LV 35 to LAC 1. 87-M.Spurlock for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 25:28) — (10:28) 6-T.Pryor pass deep right intended for 85-D.Heyward-Bey INTERCEPTED by 23-Q.Jammer at LAC 0. Touchback.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 42:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 6-T.Pryor pass short right to 85-D.Heyward-Bey for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 52:17) — (7:17) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 11-E.Royal to LV 25 for 31 yards (23-J.Hanson) [90-D.Bryant]. PENALTY on LV-90-D.Bryant, Roughing the Passer, 13 yards, enforced at LV 25.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 40:34) — (10:34) (Punt formation) Direct snap to 32-E.Weddle. 32-E.Weddle up the middle to LAC 34 for 6 yards (95-K.Burnett, 86-D.Ausberry).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 60:00) — 11-S.Janikowski kicks 64 yards from LV 35 to LAC 1. 87-M.Spurlock for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 25:28) — (10:28) 6-T.Pryor pass deep right intended for 85-D.Heyward-Bey INTERCEPTED by 23-Q.Jammer at LAC 0. Touchback.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 8:35) — (8:35) 6-T.Pryor pass deep right to 80-R.Streater to LAC 3 for 38 yards (23-Q.Jammer).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 2:55) — (2:55) 5-M.Scifres punt is BLOCKED by 31-C.Francies, Center-42-K.Nelson, RECOVERED by LV-95-K.Burnett at LAC 11. 95-K.Burnett to LAC 11 for no gain (54-M.Ingram).
Quarterback report card
T.Pryor led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Pryor (Las Vegas Raiders) · 39 dropbacks · 33.3% completion · -8.7% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +6.87 total EPA
- P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 20 dropbacks · 65.0% completion · +12.2% CPOE · +0.52 EPA/play · +10.48 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 | +0.046 | +0.066 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.9% | 40.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.176 | +0.524 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.212 | -0.309 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.066 | -0.046 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.2% | 53.1% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Las Vegas Raiders +0.05, Los Angeles Chargers +0.07) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +4.68 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, +3.74 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- T. Pryor (LV) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- P. Rivers (LAC) 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.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 60:00 · LV 35 · Score 0-6
11-S.Janikowski kicks 64 yards from LV 35 to LAC 1. 87-M.Spurlock for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 59:48 · LV 2 · Score 0-7
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 49:14 · LV 12 · Score 0-10
(4:14) 9-N.Novak 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 42:17 · LAC 9 · Score 6-10
(12:17) (Shotgun) 6-T.Pryor pass short right to 85-D.Heyward-Bey for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 42:11 · LAC 2 · Score 7-10
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 32:55 · LV 11 · Score 7-16
(2:55) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 32:48 · LV 2 · Score 7-17
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 20:06 · LV 34 · Score 7-23
(5:06) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 84-D.Alexander for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 19:59 · LV 2 · Score 7-24
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 7:49 · LAC 3 · Score 13-24
(7:49) 6-T.Pryor left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 7:43 · LAC 2 · Score 14-24
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · LAC 5 · Score 20-24
(2:00) (Shotgun) 6-T.Pryor pass short right to 17-D.Moore for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 1:52 · LAC 2 · Score 21-24
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 Los Angeles Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 24-21 in Week 17, 2012 on 2012-12-30.
What was the final score of Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Las Vegas Raiders 21, Los Angeles Chargers 24 (LV 21-24 LAC) in Week 17, 2012 on 2012-12-30.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 14, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 21, Los Angeles Chargers 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Spurlock (Q1 60:00) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Heyward-Bey (T. Pryor pass) (Q2 42:17) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 32:55) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Alexander (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 20:06) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — T. Pryor (Q4 7:49) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Moore (T. Pryor pass) (Q4 2:00) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q1 49:14, 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?
T. Pryor (Las Vegas Raiders), 33.3% completion, -8.7% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +6.87 total passing EPA. P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 65.0% completion, +12.2% CPOE, +0.52 EPA per dropback, +10.48 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +10.48 on passing plays. across 20 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.19 EPA): 11-S.Janikowski kicks 64 yards from LV 35 to LAC 1. 87-M.Spurlock for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +21.5%.
Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 24-21 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 4-11 Now 4-12 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 6-9 Now 7-9 W
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