Chargers 24–27 Bills: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 7, 2000

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Buffalo Bills?

R. Johnson (Buffalo Bills), 54.7% completion, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -10.39 total passing EPA. J. Harbaugh (Los Angeles Chargers), 52.5% completion, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +6.35 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Buffalo Bills?

J. Graham (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.18 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+5.41 EPA): (8:20) J.Harbaugh pass to J.Graham for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 31, right side. Receiver ran down right sideline after catch.

Quick answer

Winner: Buffalo Bills
Final score: Buffalo Bills 27–24 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime: Los Angeles Chargers 17–28 Buffalo Bills at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jimmy Graham
Top passer: Roschon Johnson
Biggest EPA play: (:07) S.Morris up the middle to SD 32 for 1 yard (D.Lewis). Measurement = first down
Game date: 2000-10-15

Game summary

The Buffalo Bills beat the Los Angeles Chargers 27–24 on 2000-10-15. Jimmy Graham posted a game-high +9.18 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 42 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	T
Los Angeles Chargers	3	14	14	0	0	24
Buffalo Bills	0	28	0	20	3	27

Scoring Map

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

LACLos Angeles Chargers

+3BUF 18

LAC 32

BUF 60

LAC 11

+3LAC 11

+3LAC 28

BUFBuffalo Bills

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

18 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 0:17FG
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 18
Score
3-0
(:17) J.Carney 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 14:13TD
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 32
Score
3-6
(14:13) S.Morris left guard for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. S.Morris cut to left sideline
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 14:05XP
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
3-7
S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 11:10TD
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 3
Score
3-13
(11:10) J.Linton up the middle to SD 1 for 2 yards (R.Harrison). FUMBLES (R.Harrison), recovered by BUF-J.Ostroski at SD 0. TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 10:53XP
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
3-14
S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 9:27TD
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 60
Score
9-14
(9:27) J.Harbaugh pass to C.Conway for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 24, right side. Receiver alone downfield. Pressure on QB: M.Wiley, L.Larsen
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 9:15XP
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 2
Score
10-14
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:00TD
Points+7
Yard line
—
Score
10-14
END QUARTER 2
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:00TD
Points+14
Yard line
—
Score
10-14
END QUARTER 2
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 10:35TD
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 2
Score
16-14
(10:35) J.Fazande up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 10:30XP
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 2
Score
17-14
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 8:20TD
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 52
Score
23-14
(8:20) J.Harbaugh pass to J.Graham for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 31, right side. Receiver ran down right sideline after catch
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 8:09XP
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 2
Score
24-14
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 13:55TD
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 11
Score
24-20
(13:55) R.Johnson pass to S.Bryson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Screen pass left, caught at SD 15. Key block: R.Brown
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 13:48XP
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
24-21
S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 0:11FG
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 11
Score
24-24
(:11) S.Christie 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 0:00TD
Points+10
Yard line
—
Score
24-24
END QUARTER 4
BUFBuffalo Bills
OT 6:39FG
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 28
Score
24-27
(6:39) S.Christie 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jimmy Graham · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +9.18 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
2C. Conway · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.99 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
3J. Harbaugh · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +6.35 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
4P. Price · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
5E. Moulds · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.67 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
6S. Bryson · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.53 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
7J. McDaniel · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.82 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
8D. Flutie · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +1.13 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.38 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

Jimmy Graham — LAC · Receiving

Jimmy Graham posted the highest total EPA (+9.18) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.02 EPA per play.

Jimmy Graham's top snap (+5.41 EPA): (8:20) J.Harbaugh pass to J.Graham for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 31, right side. Receiver ran down right sideline after catch

Biggest single play (-7.46 EPA): Another player — (:07) S.Morris up the middle to SD 32 for 1 yard (D.Lewis). Measurement = first down

Quarterback report card

Roschon Johnson led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Roschon Johnson (Buffalo Bills) · 53 dropbacks · 54.7% completion · -0.20 EPA/play · -10.39 total EPA
J. Harbaugh (Los Angeles Chargers) · 40 dropbacks · 52.5% completion · +0.16 EPA/play · +6.35 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Los Angeles Chargers	Buffalo Bills
Offensive EPA/play	-0.052	-0.132
Offensive success rate	38.6%	39.0%
Pass EPA/play	+0.026	-0.176
Rush EPA/play	-0.312	-0.352
Defensive EPA/play	+0.132	+0.052
Defensive success rate	61.0%	61.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Los Angeles Chargers: -0.05 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
Buffalo Bills: -0.13 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)

Buffalo Bills: 19 drives, -15.52 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 17 drives, -4.58 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Buffalo Bills — unlisted player (Q2 14:13)
Buffalo Bills — unlisted player (Q2 11:10)
Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player (Q2 9:27)
Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player (Q3 10:35)
Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player (Q3 8:20)
Buffalo Bills — unlisted player (Q4 13:55)

Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player (Q1 0:17)
Buffalo Bills — unlisted player (Q4 0:11)
Buffalo Bills — unlisted player (OT 6:39)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the BUF 18 (Q1 0:17) — (:17) J.Carney 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett..

The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 28–14. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LAC 32 (Q2 14:13) — (14:13) S.Morris left guard for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. S.Morris cut to left sideline; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 14:05) — S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q2 11:10) — (11:10) J.Linton up the middle to SD 1 for 2 yards (R.Harrison). FUMBLES (R.Harrison), recovered by BUF-J.Ostroski at SD 0. TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 10:53) — S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the BUF 60 (Q2 9:27); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 9:15) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone (Q2 0:00) — END QUARTER 2; Buffalo Bills found the end zone (Q2 0:00) — END QUARTER 2.

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the BUF 2 (Q3 10:35) — (10:35) J.Fazande up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 10:30) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the BUF 52 (Q3 8:20) — (8:20) J.Harbaugh pass to J.Graham for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 31, right side. Receiver ran down right sideline after catch; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 8:09) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett..

The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 20–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LAC 11 (Q4 13:55) — (13:55) R.Johnson pass to S.Bryson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Screen pass left, caught at SD 15. Key block: R.Brown; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 13:48) — S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the LAC 11 (Q4 0:11) — (:11) S.Christie 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone (Q4 0:00) — END QUARTER 4.

Overtime: Buffalo Bills won the period 3–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the LAC 28 (OT 6:39) — (6:39) S.Christie 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Buffalo Bills (Q3 0:07) — (:07) S.Morris up the middle to SD 32 for 1 yard (D.Lewis). Measurement = first down [WPA +59.4% · EPA -7.46]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 15:00) — S.Christie kicks 56 yards from BUF 30 to SD 14. K.Bynum to SD 25 for 11 yards (F.Jones). [WPA +43.3% · EPA +0.46]
Buffalo Bills (OT 6:39) — (6:39) S.Christie 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr. [WPA +30.7% · EPA +1.65]
Buffalo Bills (OT 12:16) — (12:16) C.Mohr punts 42 yards to SD 11, Center-E.Albright, downed by BUF-S.Jackson. [WPA +22.5% · EPA +0.46]
Buffalo Bills (OT 14:13) — (14:13) (Shotgun) R.Johnson pass to P.Price to BUF 39 for 15 yards (T.Darden). Caught at BUF 39, left side [WPA +19.1% · EPA +2.03]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Buffalo Bills (Q3 0:07) — (:07) S.Morris up the middle to SD 32 for 1 yard (D.Lewis). Measurement = first down [WPA +59.4% · EPA -7.46]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 9:27) — (9:27) J.Harbaugh pass to C.Conway for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 24, right side. Receiver alone downfield. Pressure on QB: M.Wiley, L.Larsen [WPA +10.4% · EPA +6.63]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 8:20) — (8:20) J.Harbaugh pass to J.Graham for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 31, right side. Receiver ran down right sideline after catch [WPA +13.1% · EPA +5.41]
Buffalo Bills (Q3 13:23) — (13:23) (Shotgun) R.Johnson scrambles left end to BUF 46 for 2 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by SD-D.Lewis at BUF 46. D.Lewis to BUF 17 for 29 yards (S.Morris). [WPA -17.4% · EPA -4.75]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 0:17 · BUF 18 · Score 3-0
(:17) J.Carney 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 14:13 · LAC 32 · Score 3-6
(14:13) S.Morris left guard for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. S.Morris cut to left sideline
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 14:05 · LAC 2 · Score 3-7
S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 11:10 · LAC 3 · Score 3-13
(11:10) J.Linton up the middle to SD 1 for 2 yards (R.Harrison). FUMBLES (R.Harrison), recovered by BUF-J.Ostroski at SD 0. TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 10:53 · LAC 2 · Score 3-14
S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 9:27 · BUF 60 · Score 9-14
(9:27) J.Harbaugh pass to C.Conway for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 24, right side. Receiver alone downfield. Pressure on QB: M.Wiley, L.Larsen
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 9:15 · BUF 2 · Score 10-14
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+7) — Q2 0:00 · Score 10-14
END QUARTER 2
Buffalo Bills TD (+14) — Q2 0:00 · Score 10-14
END QUARTER 2
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 10:35 · BUF 2 · Score 16-14
(10:35) J.Fazande up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 10:30 · BUF 2 · Score 17-14
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 8:20 · BUF 52 · Score 23-14
(8:20) J.Harbaugh pass to J.Graham for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 31, right side. Receiver ran down right sideline after catch
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 8:09 · BUF 2 · Score 24-14
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 13:55 · LAC 11 · Score 24-20
(13:55) R.Johnson pass to S.Bryson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Screen pass left, caught at SD 15. Key block: R.Brown
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 13:48 · LAC 2 · Score 24-21
S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 0:11 · LAC 11 · Score 24-24
(:11) S.Christie 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
Buffalo Bills TD (+10) — Q4 0:00 · Score 24-24
END QUARTER 4
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — OT 6:39 · LAC 28 · Score 24-27
(6:39) S.Christie 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.

Key takeaways

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

Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Jimmy Graham (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Buffalo Bills on 2000-10-15?

The Buffalo Bills beat the Los Angeles Chargers 27-24 in Week 7, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Buffalo Bills?

Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Buffalo Bills 0; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 14, Buffalo Bills 28; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 14, Buffalo Bills 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Buffalo Bills 20; Q5: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Buffalo Bills 3; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 24, Buffalo Bills 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Buffalo Bills?

Buffalo Bills touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 14:13) Buffalo Bills touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 11:10) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 9:27) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 10:35) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 8:20) Buffalo Bills touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 13:55) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — unlisted player (Q1 0:17, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:11, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — unlisted player (OT 6:39, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Buffalo Bills?

Roschon Johnson (Buffalo Bills), 54.7% completion, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -10.39 total passing EPA. J. Harbaugh (Los Angeles Chargers), 52.5% completion, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +6.35 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Buffalo Bills?

Jimmy Graham (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.18 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+5.41 EPA): (8:20) J.Harbaugh pass to J.Graham for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 31, right side. Receiver ran down right sideline after catch.

Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Buffalo Bills a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Buffalo Bills won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 0-5 Now 0-6 L

Buffalo Bills

Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W

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