Game story
In Week 16 of the 2013 NFL season on 2013-12-22, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 26–13 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. McGloin (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with -5.08 total EPA, and -5.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.27 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+18.4% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (1:47) 7-M.King punts 45 yards to LAC 15, Center-59-J.Condo. 13-K.Allen MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LV-42-S.Johnson at LAC 15. 42-S.Johnson to LAC 16 for -1 yards (13-K.Allen).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Raiders | 0 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 3 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 26 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 P. Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +9.27 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 2 M. Rivera · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.36 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.79 EPA/play
- 3 E. Royal · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.35 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
- 4 A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.48 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
- 5 A. Holmes · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.34 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 6 D. Woodhead · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +2.02 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 7 R. Jennings · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.16 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 8 R. Jennings · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +0.83 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.08 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 (+9.27) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.14 EPA) came from Las Vegas Raiders: 9-N.Novak kicks 70 yards from LAC 35 to LV -5. 10-G.Jenkins to LV 14 for 19 yards (16-S.Ajirotutu, 25-D.Stuckey). FUMBLES (16-S.Ajirotutu), RECOVERED by LAC-89-L.Green at LV 13. 89-L.Green to LV 13 for no gain (10-G.Jenk
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. McFadden
- Los Angeles Chargers — R. Mathews
- Los Angeles Chargers — K. Allen (P. Rivers pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- 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 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 9 (Q1 47:45) — (2:45) 9-N.Novak 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q2 40:43) — (10:43) 20-D.McFadden right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 40:39) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 7 (Q2 33:18) — (3:18) 24-R.Mathews up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 33:13) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 2 (Q2 30:13) — (:13) 11-S.Janikowski 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 4 (Q3 20:04) — (5:04) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 13-K.Allen for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 20:00) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 30 (Q3 16:00) — (1:00) 9-N.Novak 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 10 (Q4 14:55) — (14:55) 9-N.Novak 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 24 (Q4 11:24) — (11:24) 11-S.Janikowski 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 15 (Q4 6:28) — (6:28) 9-N.Novak 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 31:47) — (1:47) 7-M.King punts 45 yards to LAC 15, Center-59-J.Condo. 13-K.Allen MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LV-42-S.Johnson at LAC 15. 42-S.Johnson to LAC 16 for -1 yards (13-K.Allen).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 36:46) — (6:46) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 86-V.Brown to LV 31 for 24 yards (94-Ke.Burnett, 29-B.Ross).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 34:05) — (4:05) (Shotgun) 14-M.McGloin pass short right intended for 80-R.Streater INTERCEPTED by 32-E.Weddle at LV 20. 32-E.Weddle to LV 20 for no gain (69-K.Barnes). The Replay Assistant challenged the incom
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 44:10) — (14:10) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers FUMBLES (Aborted) at LV 40, RECOVERED by LV-56-M.Burris at LV 42. 56-M.Burris to LV 42 for no gain (17-P.Rivers).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 36:02) — (6:02) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right intended for 86-V.Brown INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Jenkins at LV 10. 21-M.Jenkins to LV 10 for no gain (86-V.Brown).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 15:56) — 9-N.Novak kicks 70 yards from LAC 35 to LV -5. 10-G.Jenkins to LV 14 for 19 yards (16-S.Ajirotutu, 25-D.Stuckey). FUMBLES (16-S.Ajirotutu), RECOVERED by LAC-89-L.Green at LV 13. 89-L.Green to LV 13 fo
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 31:47) — (1:47) 7-M.King punts 45 yards to LAC 15, Center-59-J.Condo. 13-K.Allen MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LV-42-S.Johnson at LAC 15. 42-S.Johnson to LAC 16 for -1 yards (13-K.Allen).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 44:10) — (14:10) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers FUMBLES (Aborted) at LV 40, RECOVERED by LV-56-M.Burris at LV 42. 56-M.Burris to LV 42 for no gain (17-P.Rivers).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 34:05) — (4:05) (Shotgun) 14-M.McGloin pass short right intended for 80-R.Streater INTERCEPTED by 32-E.Weddle at LV 20. 32-E.Weddle to LV 20 for no gain (69-K.Barnes). The Replay Assistant challenged the incom
Quarterback report card
M.McGloin led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.McGloin (Las Vegas Raiders) · 42 dropbacks · 47.6% completion · -5.2% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -5.08 total EPA
- P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 35 dropbacks · 54.3% completion · -0.0% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +9.27 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 | -0.054 | +0.092 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.1% | 46.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.121 | +0.265 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.017 | -0.069 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.092 | +0.054 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.4% | 57.9% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.05), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +8.10 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, -4.09 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.
- P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. McGloin (LV) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 47:45 · LV 9 · Score 0-3
(2:45) 9-N.Novak 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 40:43 · LAC 5 · Score 6-3
(10:43) 20-D.McFadden right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 40:39 · LAC 2 · Score 7-3
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 33:18 · LV 7 · Score 7-9
(3:18) 24-R.Mathews up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 33:13 · LV 2 · Score 7-10
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 30:13 · LAC 2 · Score 10-10
(:13) 11-S.Janikowski 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 20:04 · LV 4 · Score 10-16
(5:04) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 13-K.Allen for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 20:00 · LV 2 · Score 10-17
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 16:00 · LV 30 · Score 10-20
(1:00) 9-N.Novak 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 14:55 · LV 10 · Score 10-23
(14:55) 9-N.Novak 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 11:24 · LAC 24 · Score 13-23
(11:24) 11-S.Janikowski 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 6:28 · LV 15 · Score 13-26
(6:28) 9-N.Novak 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, 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 26-13 in Week 16, 2013 on 2013-12-22.
What was the final score of Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Las Vegas Raiders 13, Los Angeles Chargers 26 (LV 13-26 LAC) in Week 16, 2013 on 2013-12-22.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 10, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Los Angeles Chargers 6; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 13, Los Angeles Chargers 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. McFadden (Q2 40:43) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — R. Mathews (Q2 33:18) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Allen (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 20:04) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q1 47:45, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 30:13, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q3 16:00, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q4 14:55, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 11:24, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q4 6:28, 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?
M. McGloin (Las Vegas Raiders), 47.6% completion, -5.2% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -5.08 total passing EPA. P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 54.3% completion, -0.0% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +9.27 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 +9.27 on passing plays. across 35 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.14 EPA): 9-N.Novak kicks 70 yards from LAC 35 to LV -5. 10-G.Jenkins to LV 14 for 19 yards (16-S.Ajirotutu, 25-D.Stuckey). FUMBLES (16-S.Ajirotutu), RECOVERED by LAC-89-L.Green at LV 13. 89. The biggest win-probability swing was +18.4%.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 4-10 Now 4-11 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 7-7 Now 8-7 W
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