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NFL · Week 1 · September 8, 2024 · 12 min read

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Chargers: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Chargers defeat Raiders 22–10 in Week 1

J.K. Dobbins led Fantasy Impact as Chargers prevailed in a 10–22 Week 1 finish.

Las Vegas Raiders 10 0–1
Final 10–22
Los Angeles Chargers 22 1–0 Winner
Winner
Los Angeles Chargers
Final score
10–22
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 7–6 Los Angeles Chargers
Top passer
Gardner Minshew II
FantasyHQ MVP
J.K. Dobbins
Game date
September 8, 2024

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • Davante Adams
    Davante Adams 5 REC · 59 YDS +6.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Jakobi Meyers
    Jakobi Meyers 3 REC · 61 YDS +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Brock Bowers
    Brock Bowers 6 REC · 58 YDS +2.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

  • J.K. Dobbins
    J.K. Dobbins 10 CAR · 135 YDS · 1 TD +7.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Ladd McConkey
    Ladd McConkey 5 REC · 39 YDS · 1 TD +1.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Hayden Hurst
    Hayden Hurst 2 REC · 33 YDS +0.8 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Los Angeles Chargers
Final score
Los Angeles Chargers 22–10 Las Vegas Raiders
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 7–6 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
J.K. Dobbins
Top passer
Gardner Minshew II
Biggest EPA play
(1:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew sacked at LV 46 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, touched at…
Game date
2024-09-08

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 22–10 on 2024-09-08, overcoming Las Vegas Raiders's 7–6 halftime lead. J.K. Dobbins posted a game-high +7.10 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 22 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Las Vegas Raiders7003010
Los Angeles Chargers33319022

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

LVLas Vegas Raiders
LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 4:27FG
    Cameron Dicker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 35
    Score
    0-3

    (4:27) 11-C.Dicker 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.

  2. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 0:54TD
    Alexander Mattison

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 31
    Score
    6-3

    (:54) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew pass short right to 22-A.Mattison for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 0:45XP
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 15
    Score
    7-3

    2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.

  4. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 0:29FG
    Cameron Dicker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 7
    Score
    7-6

    (:29) 11-C.Dicker 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.

  5. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q3 9:11FG
    Cameron Dicker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 6
    Score
    7-9

    (9:11) 11-C.Dicker 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.

  6. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 15:00TD
    J.K. Dobbins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 12
    Score
    7-15

    (15:00) (Shotgun) 27-J.Dobbins right tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 14:55XP
    Cameron Dicker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    7-16

    11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.

  8. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 10:33FG
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LAC 14
    Score
    10-16

    (10:33) 2-D.Carlson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.

  9. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 3:47TD
    Ladd McConkey

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 10
    Score
    10-22

    (3:47) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 15-L.McConkey for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 3:40TD
    Gus Edwards

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    10-22

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-G.Edwards rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT FAILS. Penalty on LV-18-J.Jones, Disqualification, offsetting. Penalty on LAC-5-J.Palmer, Disqualification, offsetting.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1J.K. DobbinsJ.K. Dobbins · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +7.10 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
  2. 2Davante AdamsDavante Adams · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +6.35 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
  3. 3Jakobi MeyersJakobi Meyers · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.80 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
  4. 4Brock BowersBrock Bowers · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
  5. 5Ladd McConkeyLadd McConkey · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.76 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
  6. 6Tre TuckerTre Tucker · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.09 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
  7. 7Hayden HurstHayden Hurst · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +0.75 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
  8. 8Will DisslyWill Dissly · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +0.69 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

J.K. Dobbins

FantasyHQ Game MVP

J.K. Dobbins — LAC · Rushing

J.K. Dobbins posted the highest total EPA (+7.10) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.71 EPA per play.

J.K. Dobbins's top snap (+4.09 EPA): (4:19) 27-J.Dobbins left tackle to LV 14 for 61 yards (39-N.Hobbs; 1-M.Epps).

Biggest single play (-7.45 EPA): Gardner Minshew II — (1:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew sacked at LV 46 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, touched at LV 42, RECOVERED by LAC-52-K.Mack at LV 34. 52-K.Mack to LV 12 for 22 yards (74-K.Miller).

Quarterback report card

Gardner Minshew II led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Gardner Minshew IIGardner Minshew II (Las Vegas Raiders) · 41 dropbacks · 61.0% completion · +1.0% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.88 total EPA
  • Justin HerbertJustin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 29 dropbacks · 58.6% completion · -0.6% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -4.71 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLas Vegas RaidersLos Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play-0.312-0.125
Offensive success rate39.2%36.4%
Pass EPA/play-0.095-0.162
Rush EPA/play-0.802-0.011
Defensive EPA/play+0.125+0.312
Defensive success rate63.6%60.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.12 vs -0.31), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Las Vegas Raiders: -0.31 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
  • Los Angeles Chargers: -0.12 EPA/play (21st percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
  • Los Angeles Chargers: 13 drives, -9.61 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 13 drives, -23.12 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Alexander MattisonLas Vegas Raiders — Alexander Mattison (Gardner Minshew II pass) (Q1 0:54)
  • J.K. DobbinsLos Angeles Chargers — J.K. Dobbins (Q4 15:00)
  • Ladd McConkeyLos Angeles Chargers — Ladd McConkey (Justin Herbert pass) (Q4 3:47)

Field goals

  • Cameron DickerLos Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker (Q1 4:27)
  • Cameron DickerLos Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker (Q2 0:29)
  • Cameron DickerLos Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker (Q3 9:11)
  • Daniel CarlsonLas Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q4 10:33)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 35 (Q1 4:27) — (4:27) 11-C.Dicker 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 31 (Q1 0:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew pass short right to 22-A.Mattison for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 0:45) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 7 (Q2 0:29) — (:29) 11-C.Dicker 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 6 (Q3 9:11) — (9:11) 11-C.Dicker 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 19–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 12 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 27-J.Dobbins right tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 14:55) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 14 (Q4 10:33) — (10:33) 2-D.Carlson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 10 (Q4 3:47) — (3:47) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 15-L.McConkey for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 2 (Q4 3:40).

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 1:22) — (1:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew sacked at LV 46 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, touched at LV 42, RECOVERED by LAC-52-K.Mack at LV 34. 52-K.Mack to LV 12 for 22 yards (74-K.Miller). [WPA -25.4% · EPA -7.45]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 2:06) — (2:06) 2-D.Carlson 49 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole. [WPA -15.6% · EPA -4.14]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 8:26) — (8:26) 3-Z.White left end to LAC 47 for 8 yards (97-J.Bosa). FUMBLES (97-J.Bosa), touched at LAC 45, RECOVERED by LAC-36-J.Taylor at LAC 45. [WPA -14.6% · EPA -4.92]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 10:46) — (10:46) (Shotgun) 27-J.Dobbins up the middle to LV 7 for 46 yards (39-N.Hobbs). [WPA +13.4% · EPA +3.21]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 13:33) — (13:33) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew pass deep right to 16-J.Meyers to LAC 23 for 33 yards (32-A.Gilman). [WPA +11.1% · EPA +2.80]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 1:22) — (1:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew sacked at LV 46 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, touched at LV 42, RECOVERED by LAC-52-K.Mack at LV 34. 52-K.Mack to LV 12 for 22 yards (74-K.Miller). [WPA -25.4% · EPA -7.45]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 8:26) — (8:26) 3-Z.White left end to LAC 47 for 8 yards (97-J.Bosa). FUMBLES (97-J.Bosa), touched at LAC 45, RECOVERED by LAC-36-J.Taylor at LAC 45. [WPA -14.6% · EPA -4.92]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 2:06) — (2:06) 2-D.Carlson 49 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole. [WPA -15.6% · EPA -4.14]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 4:19) — (4:19) 27-J.Dobbins left tackle to LV 14 for 61 yards (39-N.Hobbs; 1-M.Epps). [WPA +6.3% · EPA +4.09]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 4:27 · LV 35 · Score 0-3
    (4:27) 11-C.Dicker 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
  2. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 0:54 · LAC 31 · Score 6-3
    (:54) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew pass short right to 22-A.Mattison for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 0:45 · LAC 15 · Score 7-3
    2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
  4. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 0:29 · LV 7 · Score 7-6
    (:29) 11-C.Dicker 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
  5. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 9:11 · LV 6 · Score 7-9
    (9:11) 11-C.Dicker 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
  6. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · LV 12 · Score 7-15
    (15:00) (Shotgun) 27-J.Dobbins right tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 14:55 · LV 15 · Score 7-16
    11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
  8. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 10:33 · LAC 14 · Score 10-16
    (10:33) 2-D.Carlson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
  9. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 3:47 · LV 10 · Score 10-22
    (3:47) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 15-L.McConkey for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 3:40 · LV 2 · Score 10-22
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-G.Edwards rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT FAILS. Penalty on LV-18-J.Jones, Disqualification, offsetting. Penalty on LAC-5-J.Palmer, Disqualification, offsetting.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Los Angeles Chargers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • J.K. Dobbins (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2024-09-08?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 22-10 in Week 1, 2024.

What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Los Angeles Chargers 3; 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 19; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 10, Los Angeles Chargers 22.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — A. Mattison (G. Minshew pass) (Q1 0:54) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Dobbins (Q4 15:00) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. McConkey (J. Herbert pass) (Q4 3:47) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q1 4:27, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q2 0:29, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q3 9:11, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q4 10:33, 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?

Gardner Minshew II (Las Vegas Raiders), 61.0% completion, +1.0% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.88 total passing EPA. Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 58.6% completion, -0.6% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -4.71 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?

J.K. Dobbins (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.10 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+4.09 EPA): (4:19) 27-J.Dobbins left tackle to LV 14 for 61 yards (39-N.Hobbs; 1-M.Epps)..

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Now 0-1 L

Los Angeles Chargers

Now 1-0 W