Game story
In Week 2 of the 2014 NFL season on 2014-09-14, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Seattle Seahawks, pulling away with a 30–21 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with +21.66 total EPA, and +16.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +21.66 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+18.5% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Seattle Seahawks changed the game: (1:37) 11-P.Harvin left end for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 3 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 30 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 P. Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +21.66 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 2 A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +14.78 total EPA · 7 snaps · +2.11 EPA/play
- 3 R. Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +4.29 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 4 P. Harvin · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +4.18 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.09 EPA/play
- 5 K. Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.95 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 6 R. Turbin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.75 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.88 EPA/play
- 7 M. Lynch · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 8 D. Woodhead · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.67 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
P. Rivers — LAC · Passing
P. Rivers posted the highest total EPA (+21.66) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 46 counted snaps, they averaged +0.47 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.03 EPA) came from Seattle Seahawks: (1:37) 11-P.Harvin left end for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — P. Harvin
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — R. Turbin (R. Wilson pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — M. Lynch (R. Wilson pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the SEA 32 (Q1 48:00) — (3:00) 9-N.Novak 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LAC 51 (Q1 46:37) — (1:37) 11-P.Harvin left end for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 46:27) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 17–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the SEA 8 (Q2 42:11) — (12:11) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 42:05) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the SEA 24 (Q2 34:44) — (4:44) 9-N.Novak 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the SEA 8 (Q2 31:11) — (1:11) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-53-M.Smith, Defensive Holding, declined.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 31:04) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q2 30:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 22-R.Turbin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 30:12) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the SEA 21 (Q3 18:08) — (3:08) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 85-A.Gates for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 18:01) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LAC 14 (Q3 15:13) — (:13) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 24-M.Lynch for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 15:03) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the SEA 10 (Q4 0:20) — (:20) 9-N.Novak 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 46:37) — (1:37) 11-P.Harvin left end for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 58:30) — (13:30) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 15-J.Kearse to LAC 35 for 30 yards (23-S.Williams). Penalty on LAC-23-S.Williams, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 56:49) — (11:49) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson sacked at LAC 46 for -13 yards (93-D.Freeney).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 42:11) — (12:11) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 34:40) — 9-N.Novak kicks 53 yards from LAC 35 to SEA 12. 11-P.Harvin to SEA 27 for 15 yards (53-K.Conner). FUMBLES (53-K.Conner), RECOVERED by LAC-25-D.Stuckey at SEA 28.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 46:37) — (1:37) 11-P.Harvin left end for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 34:40) — 9-N.Novak kicks 53 yards from LAC 35 to SEA 12. 11-P.Harvin to SEA 27 for 15 yards (53-K.Conner). FUMBLES (53-K.Conner), RECOVERED by LAC-25-D.Stuckey at SEA 28.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 1:51) — (1:51) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete deep right to 15-J.Kearse. PENALTY on SEA-86-Z.Miller, Unnecessary Roughness, 5 yards, enforced at SEA 10.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 58:30) — (13:30) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 15-J.Kearse to LAC 35 for 30 yards (23-S.Williams). Penalty on LAC-23-S.Williams, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
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) · 46 dropbacks · 60.9% completion · +16.8% CPOE · +0.47 EPA/play · +21.66 total EPA
- R.Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 29 dropbacks · 58.6% completion · +11.9% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +4.29 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.038 | +0.112 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.6% | 46.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.148 | +0.471 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.344 | -0.348 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.112 | -0.038 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.6% | 47.4% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs +0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, +10.91 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, +2.18 total EPA, 3 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.
- P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- P. Rivers (LAC) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- R. Wilson (SEA) 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 48:00 · SEA 32 · Score 0-3
(3:00) 9-N.Novak 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 46:37 · LAC 51 · Score 6-3
(1:37) 11-P.Harvin left end for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 46:27 · LAC 2 · Score 7-3
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 42:11 · SEA 8 · Score 7-9
(12:11) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 42:05 · SEA 2 · Score 7-10
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 34:44 · SEA 24 · Score 7-13
(4:44) 9-N.Novak 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 31:11 · SEA 8 · Score 7-19
(1:11) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-53-M.Smith, Defensive Holding, declined. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 31:04 · SEA 2 · Score 7-20
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 30:16 · LAC 3 · Score 13-20
(:16) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 22-R.Turbin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 30:12 · LAC 2 · Score 14-20
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 18:08 · SEA 21 · Score 14-26
(3:08) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 85-A.Gates for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 18:01 · SEA 2 · Score 14-27
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 15:13 · LAC 14 · Score 20-27
(:13) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 24-M.Lynch for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 15:03 · LAC 2 · Score 21-27
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 0:20 · SEA 10 · Score 21-30
(:20) 9-N.Novak 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Seattle Seahawks 30-21 in Week 2, 2014 on 2014-09-14.
What was the final score of Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Seattle Seahawks 21, Los Angeles Chargers 30 (SEA 21-30 LAC) in Week 2, 2014 on 2014-09-14.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Seattle Seahawks 7, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 7, Los Angeles Chargers 17; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 7, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 0, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Final: Seattle Seahawks 21, Los Angeles Chargers 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — P. Harvin (Q1 46:37) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 42:11) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 31:11) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — R. Turbin (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 30:16) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 18:08) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Lynch (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 15:13) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q1 48:00, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q2 34:44, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q4 0:20, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Chargers?
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 60.9% completion, +16.8% CPOE, +0.47 EPA per dropback, +21.66 total passing EPA. R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 58.6% completion, +11.9% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +4.29 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Chargers?
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +21.66 on passing plays. across 46 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.03 EPA): (1:37) 11-P.Harvin left end for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +18.5%.
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
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