Game story
In Week 4 of the 2021 NFL season on 2021-10-04, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 28–14 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with +5.30 total EPA, and +0.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Cook (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.54 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+7.3% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (12:53) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 87-J.Cook to LV 37 for 22 yards (25-T.Moehrig).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Raiders | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Cook · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +10.54 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
- 2 A. Ekeler · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +8.73 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 3 J. Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +5.30 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 4 W. Snead · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.74 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.74 EPA/play
- 5 D. Parham · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.59 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 6 H. Renfrow · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.57 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 7 S. Anderson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.98 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.98 EPA/play
- 8 A. Ekeler · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.81 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Cook — LAC · Receiving
J. Cook posted the highest total EPA (+10.54) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.51 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.08 EPA) came from Las Vegas Raiders: (10:42) 2-D.Carlson 52 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — D. Parham (J. Herbert pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — J. Cook (J. Herbert pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Ekeler (J. Herbert pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — H. Renfrow (D. Carr pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. Waller (D. Carr pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Ekeler
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 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 4 (Q1 53:06) — (8:06) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 89-D.Parham for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q1 53:01) — 16-T.Vizcaino extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 10 (Q2 34:21) — (4:21) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 87-J.Cook for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-M.Crosby].; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 34:16) — 16-T.Vizcaino extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 14 (Q2 30:34) — (:34) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 30-A.Ekeler for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 30:29) — 16-T.Vizcaino extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long..
The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 14–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 10 (Q3 24:07) — (9:07) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 13-H.Renfrow for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 24:01) — 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 3 (Q3 16:51) — (1:51) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 83-D.Waller for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 16:44) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 11 (Q4 5:27) — (5:27) 30-A.Ekeler left guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 5:20) — 16-T.Vizcaino extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 57:53) — (12:53) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 87-J.Cook to LV 37 for 22 yards (25-T.Moehrig).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 11:23) — (11:23) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr sacked at LAC 34 for -6 yards (95-C.Covington).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 13:26) — (13:26) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 11-H.Ruggs to LAC 35 for 51 yards (33-D.James).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 9:24) — (9:24) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 87-J.Cook to LV 37 for 13 yards (52-D.Perryman).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 56:42) — (11:42) 30-A.Ekeler up the middle to LV 20 for 18 yards (25-T.Moehrig).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 10:42) — (10:42) 2-D.Carlson 52 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 3:22) — (3:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left intended for 83-D.Waller INTERCEPTED by 33-D.James at LAC 29. 33-D.James ran ob at LAC 44 for 15 yards (83-D.Waller).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 34:21) — (4:21) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 87-J.Cook for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-M.Crosby].
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 13:26) — (13:26) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 11-H.Ruggs to LAC 35 for 51 yards (33-D.James).
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) · 41 dropbacks · 61.0% completion · +0.1% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +5.30 total EPA
- D.Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 41 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -2.4% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -5.50 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 | -0.231 | -0.034 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.1% | 42.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.134 | +0.060 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.293 | +0.055 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.034 | +0.231 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.3% | 64.9% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.23), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, -3.28 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 12 drives, -17.07 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.
- J. Cook (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 53:06 · LV 4 · Score 0-6
(8:06) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 89-D.Parham for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 53:01 · LV 15 · Score 0-7
16-T.Vizcaino extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 34:21 · LV 10 · Score 0-13
(4:21) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 87-J.Cook for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-M.Crosby]. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 34:16 · LV 15 · Score 0-14
16-T.Vizcaino extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 30:34 · LV 14 · Score 0-20
(:34) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 30-A.Ekeler for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 30:29 · LV 15 · Score 0-21
16-T.Vizcaino extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 24:07 · LAC 10 · Score 6-21
(9:07) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 13-H.Renfrow for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 24:01 · LAC 15 · Score 7-21
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 16:51 · LAC 3 · Score 13-21
(1:51) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 83-D.Waller for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 16:44 · LAC 15 · Score 14-21
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 5:27 · LV 11 · Score 14-27
(5:27) 30-A.Ekeler left guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 5:20 · LV 15 · Score 14-28
16-T.Vizcaino extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 28-14 in Week 4, 2021 on 2021-10-04.
What was the final score of Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Las Vegas Raiders 14, Los Angeles Chargers 28 (LV 14-28 LAC) in Week 4, 2021 on 2021-10-04.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 14, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 14, Los Angeles Chargers 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Parham (J. Herbert pass) (Q1 53:06) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Cook (J. Herbert pass) (Q2 34:21) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (J. Herbert pass) (Q2 30:34) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — H. Renfrow (D. Carr pass) (Q3 24:07) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Waller (D. Carr pass) (Q3 16:51) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (Q4 5:27) 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), 61.0% completion, +0.1% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +5.30 total passing EPA. D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 51.2% completion, -2.4% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -5.50 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
J. Cook (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +10.54 on receiving plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.08 EPA): (10:42) 2-D.Carlson 52 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.. The biggest win-probability swing was +7.3%.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 3-0 Now 3-1 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
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