Game story
In Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-09-11, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 24–19 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with -5.49 total EPA, and -2.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +15.84 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+11.9% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (10:53) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 7-G.Everett to LV 26 for 25 yards (30-D.Harmon) [55-C.Jones].
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Raiders | 3 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 19 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 3 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +15.84 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 2 G. Everett · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.89 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
- 3 D. Adams · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.19 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 4 D. Carter · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.72 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
- 5 K. Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.27 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
- 6 A. Ekeler · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.96 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 7 B. Bolden · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
- 8 M. Hollins · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.40 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.40 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 (+15.84) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.44 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.87 EPA) came from Las Vegas Raiders: (11:07) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left intended for 13-H.Renfrow INTERCEPTED by 23-B.Callahan at LAC 49. 23-B.Callahan to LV 49 for 2 yards (13-H.Renfrow).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — Z. Horvath (J. Herbert pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — D. Carter (J. Herbert pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — B. Bolden (D. Carr pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — G. Everett (J. Herbert pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. Adams (D. Carr pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — D. Hopkins
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. Carlson
- 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: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 25 (Q1 54:07) — (9:07) 6-D.Hopkins 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 5 (Q1 47:33) — (2:33) 2-D.Carlson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 21–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q2 39:38) — (9:38) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 40-Z.Horvath for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 39:34) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 52 (Q2 37:38) — (7:38) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass incomplete deep left to 22-A.Abdullah.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 23 (Q2 30:40) — (:40) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle to 1-D.Carter for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 30:35) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..
The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 18 (Q3 27:45) — (12:45) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 34-B.Bolden for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 27:39) — 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 18 (Q3 21:50) — (6:50) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 7-G.Everett for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q3 21:42) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 37 (Q3 16:08) — (1:08) 2-D.Carlson 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..
The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 6–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q4 4:36) — (4:36) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 17-D.Adams for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 55:53) — (10:53) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 7-G.Everett to LV 26 for 25 yards (30-D.Harmon) [55-C.Jones].
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler left tackle to LAC 33 for 8 yards (52-D.Perryman).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 59:43) — (14:43) (No Huddle) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 13-K.Allen to LAC 34 for 1 yard (24-J.Abram).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 52:33) — (7:33) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 17-D.Adams pushed ob at 50 for 21 yards (32-A.Gilman).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 30:57) — (:57) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle intended for 83-D.Waller INTERCEPTED by 49-D.Tranquill at LAC 49. 49-D.Tranquill to LV 31 for 20 yards (34-B.Bolden).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 11:07) — (11:07) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left intended for 13-H.Renfrow INTERCEPTED by 23-B.Callahan at LAC 49. 23-B.Callahan to LV 49 for 2 yards (13-H.Renfrow).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 30:57) — (:57) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle intended for 83-D.Waller INTERCEPTED by 49-D.Tranquill at LAC 49. 49-D.Tranquill to LV 31 for 20 yards (34-B.Bolden).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 7:37) — (7:37) 6-D.Hopkins 49 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 31:40) — (1:40) (No Huddle) 10-J.Herbert up the middle to LV 28 for no gain (98-M.Crosby, 97-A.Billings).
Quarterback report card
D.Carr led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 44 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -2.4% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -5.49 total EPA
- J.Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 36 dropbacks · 72.2% completion · +6.4% CPOE · +0.44 EPA/play · +15.84 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 | -0.082 | -0.039 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.8% | 41.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.162 | +0.440 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.051 | -0.412 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.039 | +0.082 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.3% | 59.2% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Las Vegas Raiders -0.08, Los Angeles Chargers -0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, -3.26 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, -5.83 total EPA, 4 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.
- J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Herbert (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 FG (+3) — Q1 54:07 · LV 25 · Score 0-3
(9:07) 6-D.Hopkins 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 47:33 · LAC 5 · Score 3-3
(2:33) 2-D.Carlson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 39:38 · LV 1 · Score 3-9
(9:38) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 40-Z.Horvath for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 39:34 · LV 15 · Score 3-10
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+7) — Q2 37:38 · LAC 52 · Score 3-10
(7:38) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass incomplete deep left to 22-A.Abdullah. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 30:40 · LV 23 · Score 3-16
(:40) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle to 1-D.Carter for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 30:35 · LV 15 · Score 3-17
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 27:45 · LAC 18 · Score 9-17
(12:45) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 34-B.Bolden for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 27:39 · LAC 15 · Score 10-17
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 21:50 · LV 18 · Score 10-23
(6:50) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 7-G.Everett for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 21:42 · LV 15 · Score 10-24
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 16:08 · LAC 37 · Score 13-24
(1:08) 2-D.Carlson 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 4:36 · LAC 3 · Score 19-24
(4:36) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 17-D.Adams for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 24-19 in Week 1, 2022 on 2022-09-11.
What was the final score of Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Las Vegas Raiders 19, Los Angeles Chargers 24 (LV 19-24 LAC) in Week 1, 2022 on 2022-09-11.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Los Angeles Chargers 21; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 10, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 6, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 19, Los Angeles Chargers 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — Z. Horvath (J. Herbert pass) (Q2 39:38) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Carter (J. Herbert pass) (Q2 30:40) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — B. Bolden (D. Carr pass) (Q3 27:45) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — G. Everett (J. Herbert pass) (Q3 21:50) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Adams (D. Carr pass) (Q4 4:36) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — D. Hopkins (Q1 54:07, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q1 47:33, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q3 16:08, 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?
D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 50.0% completion, -2.4% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -5.49 total passing EPA. J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 72.2% completion, +6.4% CPOE, +0.44 EPA per dropback, +15.84 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 +15.84 on passing plays. across 36 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.87 EPA): (11:07) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left intended for 13-H.Renfrow INTERCEPTED by 23-B.Callahan at LAC 49. 23-B.Callahan to LV 49 for 2 yards (13-H.Renfrow).. The biggest win-probability swing was +11.9%.
Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 24-19 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Now 0-1 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Now 1-0 W
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