Game story
In Week 9 of the 2020 NFL season on 2020-11-08, the Las Vegas Raiders took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 31–26 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with +9.70 total EPA, and +1.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.70 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-45.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (:01) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 89-D.Parham Jr. for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Raiders | 7 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 31 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 0 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 26 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +9.70 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 2 K. Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +9.49 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 3 N. Agholor · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.59 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.86 EPA/play
- 4 K. Ballage · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +4.14 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 5 D. Booker · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +4.11 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 6 M. Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.99 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 7 T. Johnson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.23 EPA/play
- 8 H. Renfrow · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.22 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Herbert — LAC · Passing
J. Herbert posted the highest total EPA (+9.70) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 49 counted snaps, they averaged +0.20 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.39 EPA) came from Las Vegas Raiders: (13:26) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 15-N.Agholor for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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. Booker
- Los Angeles Chargers — K. Ballage
- Las Vegas Raiders — J. Jacobs
- Los Angeles Chargers — K. Allen (J. Herbert pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — N. Agholor (D. Carr pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. Waller (D. Carr pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — G. Nabers (J. Herbert pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — M. Badgley
- Los Angeles Chargers — M. Badgley
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. Carlson
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 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 23 (Q1 49:49) — (4:49) (Shotgun) 23-D.Booker right end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 49:42).
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 17–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 5 (Q2 43:29) — (13:29) 31-K.Ballage right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 43:24) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 14 (Q2 35:41); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 35:34) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 27 (Q2 30:26) — (:26) (No Huddle) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 13-K.Allen for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 30:19) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 27 (Q2 30:08) — (:08) 4-M.Badgley 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long..
The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 14–3. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 45 (Q3 28:26) — (13:26) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 15-N.Agholor for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 28:18) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q3 22:54) — (7:54) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 83-D.Waller for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 22:49) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 11 (Q3 19:23) — (4:23) 4-M.Badgley 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 4 (Q4 9:12) — (9:12) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 40-G.Nabers for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-M.Crosby]. LAC-10-J.Herbert was injured during the play.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 13 (Q4 4:42) — (4:42) 2-D.Carlson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:01) — (:01) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 89-D.Parham Jr. for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 28:26) — (13:26) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 15-N.Agholor for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 8:20) — (8:20) 6-A.Cole punts 42 yards to LAC 30, Center-47-T.Sieg. 84-K.Hill Jr. MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LV-58-K.Wilber at LAC 31.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 30:26) — (:26) (No Huddle) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 13-K.Allen for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 26:00) — (11:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 13-H.Renfrow to LAC 16 for 53 yards (26-C.Hayward Jr.).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 28:26) — (13:26) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 15-N.Agholor for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 8:20) — (8:20) 6-A.Cole punts 42 yards to LAC 30, Center-47-T.Sieg. 84-K.Hill Jr. MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LV-58-K.Wilber at LAC 31.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 26:00) — (11:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 13-H.Renfrow to LAC 16 for 53 yards (26-C.Hayward Jr.).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 30:26) — (:26) (No Huddle) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 13-K.Allen for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J.Herbert led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 49 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +1.5% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +9.70 total EPA
- D.Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 26 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -7.4% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +3.11 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 | +0.204 | +0.043 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.3% | 41.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.120 | +0.198 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.245 | +0.010 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.043 | -0.204 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.3% | 56.7% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Las Vegas Raiders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs +0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, +4.13 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, +13.65 total EPA, 5 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- 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.
- Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 49:49 · LAC 23 · Score 6-0
(4:49) (Shotgun) 23-D.Booker right end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 49:42 · LAC 15 · Score 7-0
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. PENALTY on LAC-98-I.Rochell, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 43:29 · LV 5 · Score 7-6
(13:29) 31-K.Ballage right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 43:24 · LV 15 · Score 7-7
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 35:41 · LAC 14 · Score 13-7
(5:41) 28-J.Jacobs right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LV-45-A.Ingold was injured during the play. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 35:34 · LAC 15 · Score 14-7
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 30:26 · LV 27 · Score 14-13
(:26) (No Huddle) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 13-K.Allen for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 30:19 · LV 15 · Score 14-14
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 30:08 · LV 27 · Score 14-17
(:08) 4-M.Badgley 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 28:26 · LAC 45 · Score 20-17
(13:26) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 15-N.Agholor for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 28:18 · LAC 15 · Score 21-17
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 22:54 · LAC 2 · Score 27-17
(7:54) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 83-D.Waller for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 22:49 · LAC 15 · Score 28-17
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 19:23 · LV 11 · Score 28-20
(4:23) 4-M.Badgley 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 9:12 · LV 4 · Score 28-26
(9:12) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 40-G.Nabers for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-M.Crosby]. LAC-10-J.Herbert was injured during the play. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 4:42 · LAC 13 · Score 31-26
(4:42) 2-D.Carlson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Los Angeles Chargers 31-26 in Week 9, 2020 on 2020-11-08.
What was the final score of Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Las Vegas Raiders 31, Los Angeles Chargers 26 (LV 31-26 LAC) in Week 9, 2020 on 2020-11-08.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Los Angeles Chargers 17; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 14, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Los Angeles Chargers 6; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 31, Los Angeles Chargers 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Booker (Q1 49:49) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Ballage (Q2 43:29) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Jacobs (Q2 35:41) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Allen (J. Herbert pass) (Q2 30:26) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — N. Agholor (D. Carr pass) (Q3 28:26) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Waller (D. Carr pass) (Q3 22:54) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — G. Nabers (J. Herbert pass) (Q4 9:12) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — M. Badgley (Q2 30:08, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — M. Badgley (Q3 19:23, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q4 4:42, 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?
J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 57.1% completion, +1.5% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +9.70 total passing EPA. D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 50.0% completion, -7.4% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +3.11 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +9.70 on passing plays. across 49 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.39 EPA): (13:26) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 15-N.Agholor for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -45.0%.
Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 31-26 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 2-5 Now 2-6 L
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