Raiders 20–23 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 16, 1999

Quick answer

Winner: Los Angeles Chargers
Final score: Los Angeles Chargers 23–20 Las Vegas Raiders
Halftime: Las Vegas Raiders 10–13 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: R. Gannon
Top passer: J. Harbaugh
Biggest EPA play: (:43) R.Gannon pass intended for T.Brown INTERCEPTED by J.Seau at OAK 34. J.Seau to OAK 18…
Game date: 1999-12-26

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 23–20 on 1999-12-26. R. Gannon posted a game-high +6.50 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Las Vegas Raiders	10	0	10	0	0	20
Los Angeles Chargers	0	13	0	10	0	23

Scoring Map

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

LVLas Vegas Raiders

+3LAC 35

+3LV 30

LV 18

LV 10

+3LV 19

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 8:34FG
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 35
Score
3-0
(8:34) J.Nedney 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 8:08TD
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 1
Score
9-0
(8:08) Z.Crockett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 6:16XP
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
10-0
J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 10:54FG
Points+3
Yard line
LV 30
Score
10-3
(10:54) J.Carney 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 2:00TD
Points+6
Yard line
LV 18
Score
10-9
(2:00) J.Harbaugh pass to F.McCrary for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 1:53XP
Points+1
Yard line
LV 2
Score
10-10
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:14FG
Points+3
Yard line
LV 1
Score
10-13
(:14) J.Carney 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 15:00TD
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 7
Score
16-13
(15:00) R.Gannon pass to R.Dudley for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 11:22XP
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
17-13
J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 4:25FG
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 8
Score
20-13
(4:25) J.Nedney 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 13:23TD
Points+6
Yard line
LV 10
Score
20-19
(13:23) J.Harbaugh pass to J.Graham for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 13:18XP
Points+1
Yard line
LV 2
Score
20-20
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 11:45FG
Points+3
Yard line
LV 19
Score
20-23
(11:45) J.Carney 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1R. Gannon · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +6.50 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
2J. Harbaugh · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +6.48 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
3Jimmy Graham · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.49 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
4F. Jones · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.12 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
5J. Jett · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.76 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
6R. Dudley · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
7M. Ricks · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.41 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
8F. McCrary · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

FantasyHQ Game MVP

R. Gannon — LV · Passing

R. Gannon posted the highest total EPA (+6.50) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.15 EPA per play.

R. Gannon's top snap (-6.52 EPA): (:43) R.Gannon pass intended for T.Brown INTERCEPTED by J.Seau at OAK 34. J.Seau to OAK 18 for 16 yards (R.Dudley). PENALTY on OAK-B.Robbins, Unnecessary Roughness, 9 yards, enforced at OAK 18.

Quarterback report card

J. Harbaugh led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

J. Harbaugh (Los Angeles Chargers) · 45 dropbacks · 51.1% completion · +0.14 EPA/play · +6.48 total EPA
R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) · 43 dropbacks · 37.2% completion · +0.15 EPA/play · +6.50 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Las Vegas Raiders	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.007	+0.013
Offensive success rate	34.4%	42.0%
Pass EPA/play	+0.138	+0.139
Rush EPA/play	-0.156	-0.540
Defensive EPA/play	-0.013	-0.007
Defensive success rate	58.0%	65.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Las Vegas Raiders +0.01, Los Angeles Chargers +0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Las Vegas Raiders: +0.01 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: +0.01 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)

Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, +1.14 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, +0.64 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player (Q1 8:08)
Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player (Q2 2:00)
Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player (Q3 15:00)
Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player (Q4 13:23)

Field goals

Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player (Q1 8:34)
Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player (Q2 10:54)
Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player (Q2 0:14)
Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player (Q3 4:25)
Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player (Q4 11:45)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 35 (Q1 8:34) — (8:34) J.Nedney 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q1 8:08) — (8:08) Z.Crockett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 6:16) — J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 13–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 30 (Q2 10:54) — (10:54) J.Carney 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 18 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) J.Harbaugh pass to F.McCrary for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 1:53) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 1 (Q2 0:14) — (:14) J.Carney 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett..

The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 7 (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) R.Gannon pass to R.Dudley for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 11:22) — J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 8 (Q3 4:25) — (4:25) J.Nedney 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 10 (Q4 13:23) — (13:23) J.Harbaugh pass to J.Graham for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 13:18) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 19 (Q4 11:45) — (11:45) J.Carney 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 15:00) — J.Nedney kicks 67 yards from OAK 30 to SD 3. K.Bynum to SD 24 for 21 yards (M.Walker). [WPA +54.6% · EPA +0.17]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) J.Harbaugh pass to J.Graham to OAK 10 for 49 yards (A.Newman). [WPA +16.0% · EPA +4.42]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 13:23) — (13:23) J.Harbaugh pass to J.Graham for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.8% · EPA +2.06]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 3:46) — (3:46) R.Gannon sacked at SD 27 for -8 yards (sack split by N.Hand and J.Seau). [WPA -15.6% · EPA -1.13]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 0:43) — (:43) R.Gannon pass intended for T.Brown INTERCEPTED by J.Seau at OAK 34. J.Seau to OAK 18 for 16 yards (R.Dudley). PENALTY on OAK-B.Robbins, Unnecessary Roughness, 9 yards, enforced at OAK 18. [WPA -15.2% · EPA -6.52]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 0:43) — (:43) R.Gannon pass intended for T.Brown INTERCEPTED by J.Seau at OAK 34. J.Seau to OAK 18 for 16 yards (R.Dudley). PENALTY on OAK-B.Robbins, Unnecessary Roughness, 9 yards, enforced at OAK 18. [WPA -15.2% · EPA -6.52]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) J.Harbaugh pass to J.Graham to OAK 10 for 49 yards (A.Newman). [WPA +16.0% · EPA +4.42]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 8:08) — (8:08) R.Gannon pass to T.Brown to SD 1 for 43 yards (C.Dimry). [WPA +9.6% · EPA +4.40]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) D.Bennett Aborted. D.Binn FUMBLES at OAK 39, recovered by SD-J.Carney at OAK 39. [WPA -10.6% · EPA -4.25]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 8:34 · LAC 35 · Score 3-0
(8:34) J.Nedney 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 8:08 · LAC 1 · Score 9-0
(8:08) Z.Crockett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 6:16 · LAC 2 · Score 10-0
J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 10:54 · LV 30 · Score 10-3
(10:54) J.Carney 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · LV 18 · Score 10-9
(2:00) J.Harbaugh pass to F.McCrary for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 1:53 · LV 2 · Score 10-10
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 0:14 · LV 1 · Score 10-13
(:14) J.Carney 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 15:00 · LAC 7 · Score 16-13
(15:00) R.Gannon pass to R.Dudley for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 11:22 · LAC 2 · Score 17-13
J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 4:25 · LAC 8 · Score 20-13
(4:25) J.Nedney 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 13:23 · LV 10 · Score 20-19
(13:23) J.Harbaugh pass to J.Graham for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 13:18 · LV 2 · Score 20-20
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 11:45 · LV 19 · Score 20-23
(11:45) J.Carney 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.

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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers on 1999-12-26?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 23-20 in Week 16, 1999.

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

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 10, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Los Angeles Chargers 13; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 10, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 20, Los Angeles Chargers 23.

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

Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 8:08) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 2:00) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 15:00) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 13:23) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — unlisted player (Q1 8:34, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 10:54, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:14, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — unlisted player (Q3 4:25, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 11:45, 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. Harbaugh (Los Angeles Chargers), 51.1% completion, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +6.48 total passing EPA. R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders), 37.2% completion, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +6.50 total passing EPA.

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

R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.50 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (-6.52 EPA): (:43) R.Gannon pass intended for T.Brown INTERCEPTED by J.Seau at OAK 34. J.Seau to OAK 18 for 16 yards (R.Dudley). PENALTY on OAK-B.Robbins, Unnecessary Roughness, 9 yards, enforc.

Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 7-7 Now 7-8 L

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 6-8 Now 7-8 W

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