Game story
In Week 11 of the 2014 NFL season on 2014-11-16, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 13–6 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with -8.32 total EPA, and -4.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, K. Thompkins (Las Vegas Raiders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +2.84 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+8.7% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (5:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 85-K.Thompkins to LAC 15 for 35 yards (32-E.Weddle, 38-M.Gilchrist).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Raiders | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Thompkins · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.84 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 2 A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.59 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 3 L. Murray · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +2.57 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 4 M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.33 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 5 E. Royal · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +0.93 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 6 E. Royal · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +0.60 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 7 M. Rivera · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +0.54 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 8 Ry. Mathews · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +0.14 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
K. Thompkins — LV · Receiving
K. Thompkins posted the highest total EPA (+2.84) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Las Vegas Raiders's efficiency. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +0.95 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.91 EPA) came from Las Vegas Raiders: (14:55) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr FUMBLES (Aborted) at LV 18, RECOVERED by LAC-56-D.Butler at LV 22. 56-D.Butler to LV 22 for no gain (69-K.Barnes). Penalty on LV-4-D.Carr, Illegal Motion, declined.
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. Floyd (P. Rivers pass)
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
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 7–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 22 (Q1 59:13); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 59:07) — 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 23 (Q1 52:30) — (7:30) 11-S.Janikowski 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-8-M.Schaub..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 5 (Q2 34:15) — (4:15) 9-N.Novak 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 34 (Q3 22:25) — (7:25) 9-N.Novak 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 7 (Q4 4:06) — (4:06) 11-S.Janikowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-8-M.Schaub..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 5:44) — (5:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 85-K.Thompkins to LAC 15 for 35 yards (32-E.Weddle, 38-M.Gilchrist).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 59:55) — (14:55) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr FUMBLES (Aborted) at LV 18, RECOVERED by LAC-56-D.Butler at LV 22. 56-D.Butler to LV 22 for no gain (69-K.Barnes). Penalty on LV-4-D.Carr, Illegal Motion, declined.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 30:02) — (:02) 9-N.Novak 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 57:02) — (12:02) 7-M.King punts 62 yards to LAC 10, Center-59-J.Condo. 13-K.Allen to LAC 27 for 17 yards (35-C.Chekwa).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 28:44) — (13:44) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LAC 15 for -8 yards (94-A.Smith).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 59:55) — (14:55) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr FUMBLES (Aborted) at LV 18, RECOVERED by LAC-56-D.Butler at LV 22. 56-D.Butler to LV 22 for no gain (69-K.Barnes). Penalty on LV-4-D.Carr, Illegal Motion, declined.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 5:44) — (5:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 85-K.Thompkins to LAC 15 for 35 yards (32-E.Weddle, 38-M.Gilchrist).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 59:13) — (14:13) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 80-M.Floyd for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was con
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 54:37) — (9:37) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 81-M.Rivera pushed ob at LAC 26 for 33 yards (29-S.Wright).
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) · 39 dropbacks · 56.4% completion · -4.2% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -8.32 total EPA
- D.Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 38 dropbacks · 42.1% completion · -12.8% CPOE · -0.24 EPA/play · -9.12 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 | -0.235 | -0.126 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.2% | 39.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.240 | -0.213 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.447 | -0.189 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.126 | +0.235 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.6% | 65.8% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.13 vs -0.23), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Los Angeles Chargers: 13 drives, -11.87 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 13 drives, -17.85 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.
- K. Thompkins (Las Vegas Raiders) 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.
- D. Carr (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 TD (+6) — Q1 59:13 · LV 22 · Score 0-6
(14:13) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 80-M.Floyd for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 59:07 · LV 2 · Score 0-7
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 52:30 · LAC 23 · Score 3-7
(7:30) 11-S.Janikowski 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 34:15 · LV 5 · Score 3-10
(4:15) 9-N.Novak 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 22:25 · LV 34 · Score 3-13
(7:25) 9-N.Novak 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 4:06 · LAC 7 · Score 6-13
(4:06) 11-S.Janikowski 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 13-6 in Week 11, 2014 on 2014-11-16.
What was the final score of Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Las Vegas Raiders 6, Los Angeles Chargers 13 (LV 6-13 LAC) in Week 11, 2014 on 2014-11-16.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 6, Los Angeles Chargers 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Floyd (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 59:13) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 52:30, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q2 34:15, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q3 22:25, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 4:06, 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), 56.4% completion, -4.2% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -8.32 total passing EPA. D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 42.1% completion, -12.8% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -9.12 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
K. Thompkins (Las Vegas Raiders) led the game in total EPA with +2.84 on receiving plays. across 3 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.91 EPA): (14:55) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr FUMBLES (Aborted) at LV 18, RECOVERED by LAC-56-D.Butler at LV 22. 56-D.Butler to LV 22 for no gain (69-K.Barnes). Penalty on LV-4-D.Carr, Illegal Motion. The biggest win-probability swing was +8.7%.
Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 13-6 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 0-9 Now 0-10 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 5-4 Now 6-4 W
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