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NFL · Week 9 · October 29, 2000 · 12 min read

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Chargers: 2000 Week 9 Recap

Raiders defeat Chargers 15–13 in Week 9

F.Jones led Fantasy Impact as Raiders prevailed in a 15–13 Week 9 finish.

Las Vegas Raiders 15 7–1 Winner
Final 15–13
Los Angeles Chargers 13 0–7
Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
15–13
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 12–0 Los Angeles Chargers
Top passer
J. Harbaugh
FantasyHQ MVP
F.Jones
Game date
October 29, 2000

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • A.Rison 5 REC · 67 YDS +5.0 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Brigham 1 REC · 15 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Dunn 1 REC · 10 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

  • F.Jones 10 REC · 111 YDS · 2 TD +8.1 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Harbaugh 25/39 · 195 YDS · 2 TD +4.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Ryan Jones
    Ryan Jones 4 REC · 35 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
Las Vegas Raiders 15–13 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 12–0 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
F. Jones
Top passer
J. Harbaugh
Biggest EPA play
(6:07) J.Harbaugh pass to F.Jones for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on OAK-M.Pope, Defensiv…
Game date
2000-10-29

Game summary

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Los Angeles Chargers 15–13 on 2000-10-29. F. Jones posted a game-high +8.09 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 9 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Las Vegas Raiders9303015
Los Angeles Chargers0076013

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

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 9:46FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LAC 22
    Score
    3-0

    (9:46) S.Janikowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.

  2. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 4:38FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LAC 22
    Score
    6-0

    (4:38) S.Janikowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.

  3. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 0:26FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LAC 36
    Score
    9-0

    (:26) S.Janikowski 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.

  4. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 6:58FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LAC 11
    Score
    12-0

    (6:58) S.Janikowski 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.

  5. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q3 8:57TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 8
    Score
    12-6

    (8:57) J.Harbaugh pass to F.Jones for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q3 8:51XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    12-7

    J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.

  7. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 6:07TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 21
    Score
    12-13

    (6:07) J.Harbaugh pass to F.Jones for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on OAK-M.Pope, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.

  8. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 0:16FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LAC 6
    Score
    15-13

    (:16) S.Janikowski 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1F. Jones · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +8.09 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
  2. 2A. Rison · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.00 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
  3. 3J. Harbaugh · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +4.42 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
  4. 4Ryan JonesRyan Jones · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.43 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
  5. 5J. Brigham · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
  6. 6D. Dunn · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.39 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
  7. 7Rayshawn JenkinsRayshawn Jenkins · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +0.82 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
  8. 8N. Kaufman · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +0.81 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.40 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

F. Jones — LAC · Receiving

F. Jones posted the highest total EPA (+8.09) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 14 counted snaps, they averaged +0.58 EPA per play.

F. Jones's top snap (+4.08 EPA): (6:07) J.Harbaugh pass to F.Jones for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on OAK-M.Pope, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.

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) · 39 dropbacks · 64.1% completion · +0.11 EPA/play · +4.42 total EPA
  • R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) · 38 dropbacks · 42.1% completion · -0.12 EPA/play · -4.42 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLas Vegas RaidersLos Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play-0.028-0.119
Offensive success rate38.9%37.3%
Pass EPA/play-0.077+0.106
Rush EPA/play-0.244-0.403
Defensive EPA/play+0.119+0.028
Defensive success rate62.7%61.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Las Vegas Raiders generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Las Vegas Raiders: -0.03 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Los Angeles Chargers: -0.12 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, -9.91 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 10 drives, -2.55 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player (Q3 8:57)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player (Q4 6:07)

Field goals

  • Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player (Q1 9:46)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player (Q1 4:38)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player (Q1 0:26)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player (Q2 6:58)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player (Q4 0:16)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 9–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 22 (Q1 9:46) — (9:46) S.Janikowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 22 (Q1 4:38) — (4:38) S.Janikowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 36 (Q1 0:26) — (:26) S.Janikowski 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler..

The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 11 (Q2 6:58) — (6:58) S.Janikowski 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 8 (Q3 8:57) — (8:57) J.Harbaugh pass to F.Jones for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 8:51) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 21 (Q4 6:07) — (6:07) J.Harbaugh pass to F.Jones for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on OAK-M.Pope, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 6 (Q4 0:16) — (:16) S.Janikowski 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 15:00) — J.Carney kicks 60 yards from SD 30 to OAK 10. D.Dunn to OAK 34 for 24 yards (S.Tovar). [WPA +44.8% · EPA +0.96]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:05) — (:05) (Shotgun) J.Harbaugh pass intended for T.Gaylor INTERCEPTED by M.Pope at OAK 3. M.Pope to OAK 3 for no gain (R.Jones). [WPA -28.2% · EPA -0.15]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 6:07) — (6:07) J.Harbaugh pass to F.Jones for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on OAK-M.Pope, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +18.5% · EPA +4.08]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:16) — (:16) S.Janikowski 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler. [WPA +16.9% · EPA +0.16]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 10:15) — (10:15) J.Carney 40 yard field goal is BLOCKED (A.Dorsett), Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett. Penalty on SD-K.Jacox, Illegal Substitution, declined. [WPA -15.9% · EPA -2.72]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 6:07) — (6:07) J.Harbaugh pass to F.Jones for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on OAK-M.Pope, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +18.5% · EPA +4.08]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 9:31) — (9:31) R.Gannon pass intended for T.Wheatley INTERCEPTED by J.Seau at OAK 37. J.Seau to OAK 37 for no gain (J.Ritchie). [WPA -14.2% · EPA -3.67]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 8:57) — (8:57) J.Harbaugh pass to F.Jones for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.7% · EPA +3.18]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 3:12) — (3:12) S.Janikowski 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler. [WPA -9.8% · EPA -3.07]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 9:46 · LAC 22 · Score 3-0
    (9:46) S.Janikowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.
  2. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 4:38 · LAC 22 · Score 6-0
    (4:38) S.Janikowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.
  3. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 0:26 · LAC 36 · Score 9-0
    (:26) S.Janikowski 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.
  4. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 6:58 · LAC 11 · Score 12-0
    (6:58) S.Janikowski 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.
  5. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 8:57 · LV 8 · Score 12-6
    (8:57) J.Harbaugh pass to F.Jones for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 8:51 · LV 2 · Score 12-7
    J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
  7. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 6:07 · LV 21 · Score 12-13
    (6:07) J.Harbaugh pass to F.Jones for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on OAK-M.Pope, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
  8. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 0:16 · LAC 6 · Score 15-13
    (:16) S.Janikowski 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.

Key takeaways

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

  • Las Vegas Raiders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • F. Jones (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 2000-10-29?

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Los Angeles Chargers 15-13 in Week 9, 2000.

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

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 9, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Los Angeles Chargers 6; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 15, Los Angeles Chargers 13.

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

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 8:57) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 6:07) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — unlisted player (Q1 9:46, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — unlisted player (Q1 4:38, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — unlisted player (Q1 0:26, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — unlisted player (Q2 6:58, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:16, 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), 64.1% completion, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +4.42 total passing EPA. R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders), 42.1% completion, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -4.42 total passing EPA.

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

F. Jones (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.09 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 14 snaps. Their top snap (+4.08 EPA): (6:07) J.Harbaugh pass to F.Jones for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on OAK-M.Pope, Defensive Pass Interference, declined..

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

Yes — the margin was 2 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 15-13 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 6-1 Now 7-1 W

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 0-6 Now 0-7 L