Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 30–3 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- Washington Commanders 0–20 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- F. McCrary
- Top passer
- D. Flutie
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:50) 4-B.Barker punts 47 yards to LAC 16, Center-77-E.Albright. 85-T.Dwight for 84 yard…
- Game date
- 2001-09-09
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Washington Commanders 30–3 on 2001-09-09. F. McCrary posted a game-high +1.94 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Washington Commanders | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
 Los Angeles Chargers | 10 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 30 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
WASWashington Commanders(11:50) 4-B.Barker punts 47 yards to LAC 16, Center-77-E.Albright. 85-T.Dwight for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(3:51) 5-W.Richey 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(9:09) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(:40) 5-W.Richey 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(:38) 5-B.Conway 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
(10:42) 5-W.Richey 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(4:21) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
LACLos Angeles ChargersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 11:50TD TDT. DwightPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 63
- Score
- 0-6
(11:50) 4-B.Barker punts 47 yards to LAC 16, Center-77-E.Albright. 85-T.Dwight for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 11:31XP WRW. RicheyPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 0-7
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 3:51FG WRW. RicheyPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 3
- Score
- 0-10
(3:51) 5-W.Richey 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 9:09TD Laken TomlinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 3
- Score
- 0-16
(9:09) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 9:04XP WRW. RicheyPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 0-17
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:40FG WRW. RicheyPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 31
- Score
- 0-20
(:40) 5-W.Richey 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 0:38FG BCB. ConwayPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 22
- Score
- 3-20
(:38) 5-B.Conway 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 10:42FG WRW. RicheyPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 3-23
(10:42) 5-W.Richey 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 4:21TD Laken TomlinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 1
- Score
- 3-29
(4:21) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 4:16XP WRW. RicheyPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 3-30
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1F. McCrary · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.94 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 2F. Jones · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.59 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 3T. Fletcher · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
- 4C. Conway · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +1.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 5Laken Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +0.57 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 6S. Alexander · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +0.54 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 7Shaquan Davis · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +0.08 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play
- 8D. Bennett · Washington Commanders · Rushing · -0.31 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.31 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. McCrary — LAC · Receiving
F. McCrary posted the highest total EPA (+1.94) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +0.97 EPA per play.
F. McCrary's top snap (-3.63 EPA): (1:46) 7-D.Flutie pass to 80-C.Conway to LAC 13 for 7 yards (90-K.Lang). FUMBLES (90-K.Lang), RECOVERED by WAS-24-C.Bailey at LAC 16. 24-C.Bailey to LAC 16 for no gain (44-F.McCrary).
Biggest single play (-5.84 EPA): B. Barker — (11:50) 4-B.Barker punts 47 yards to LAC 16, Center-77-E.Albright. 85-T.Dwight for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
D. Flutie led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Flutie (Los Angeles Chargers) · 20 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.04 EPA/play · -0.80 total EPA
- Jacolby George (Washington Commanders) · 19 dropbacks · 42.1% completion · -0.54 EPA/play · -10.27 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.405 | -0.022 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.6% | 46.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.426 | -0.087 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.571 | -0.124 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.022 | +0.405 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.7% | 59.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.41), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Washington Commanders: -0.41 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: -0.02 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 14 drives, -1.77 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 14 drives, -27.93 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — T. Dwight
- Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson
- Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — W. Richey
- Los Angeles Chargers — W. Richey
- Washington Commanders — B. Conway
- Los Angeles Chargers — W. Richey
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 63 (Q1 11:50) — (11:50) 4-B.Barker punts 47 yards to LAC 16, Center-77-E.Albright. 85-T.Dwight for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 11:31) — 5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the WAS 3 (Q1 3:51) — (3:51) 5-W.Richey 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the WAS 3 (Q2 9:09) — (9:09) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 9:04) — 5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the WAS 31 (Q2 0:40) — (:40) 5-W.Richey 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the LAC 22 (Q3 0:38) — (:38) 5-B.Conway 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the WAS 15 (Q4 10:42) — (10:42) 5-W.Richey 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q4 4:21) — (4:21) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 4:16) — 5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 11:50) — (11:50) 4-B.Barker punts 47 yards to LAC 16, Center-77-E.Albright. 85-T.Dwight for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 2:01) — (2:01) 3-J.George pass intended for 87-R.Gardner INTERCEPTED by 47-R.McNeil at LAC 29. 47-R.McNeil pushed ob at LAC 41 for 12 yards (90-K.Lang).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 13:34) — (13:34) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie pass incomplete to 80-C.Conway (29-S.Shade).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 13:50) — (13:50) 2-D.Bennett punts 52 yards to WAS 3, Center-50-D.Binn, downed by LAC.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 9:29) — (9:29) 4-B.Barker punts 29 yards to LAC 35, Center-77-E.Albright, out of bounds.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 11:50) — (11:50) 4-B.Barker punts 47 yards to LAC 16, Center-77-E.Albright. 85-T.Dwight for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 2:35) — (2:35) 48-S.Davis to LAC 5 for -4 yards (56-O.Ruff). FUMBLES (56-O.Ruff), RECOVERED by LAC-37-R.Harrison at LAC 5.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 5:40) — (5:40) 21-L.Tomlinson left end to LAC 32 for -1 yards (55-K.Mitchell). FUMBLES (55-K.Mitchell), RECOVERED by WAS-21-F.Smoot at LAC 32.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 14:01) — (14:01) 3-J.George up the middle to WAS 29 for no gain. FUMBLES, touched at WAS 29, RECOVERED by LAC-97-J.Parrella at WAS 28. 97-J.Parrella to WAS 28 for no gain (52-C.Raymer).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 11:50 · LAC 63 · Score 0-6
(11:50) 4-B.Barker punts 47 yards to LAC 16, Center-77-E.Albright. 85-T.Dwight for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 11:31 · WAS 2 · Score 0-7
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 3:51 · WAS 3 · Score 0-10
(3:51) 5-W.Richey 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 9:09 · WAS 3 · Score 0-16
(9:09) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 9:04 · WAS 2 · Score 0-17
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 0:40 · WAS 31 · Score 0-20
(:40) 5-W.Richey 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 0:38 · LAC 22 · Score 3-20
(:38) 5-B.Conway 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 10:42 · WAS 15 · Score 3-23
(10:42) 5-W.Richey 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 4:21 · WAS 1 · Score 3-29
(4:21) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 4:16 · WAS 2 · Score 3-30
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-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.
- F. McCrary (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2001-09-09?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Washington Commanders 30-3 in Week 1, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Washington Commanders 0, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q2: Washington Commanders 0, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q3: Washington Commanders 3, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: Washington Commanders 0, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Final: Washington Commanders 3, Los Angeles Chargers 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — T. Dwight (Q1 11:50) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q2 9:09) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q4 4:21) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — W. Richey (Q1 3:51, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — W. Richey (Q2 0:40, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — B. Conway (Q3 0:38, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — W. Richey (Q4 10:42, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
D. Flutie (Los Angeles Chargers), 50.0% completion, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -0.80 total passing EPA. Jacolby George (Washington Commanders), 42.1% completion, -0.54 EPA per dropback, -10.27 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
F. McCrary (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +1.94 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 2 snaps. Their top snap (-3.63 EPA): (1:46) 7-D.Flutie pass to 80-C.Conway to LAC 13 for 7 yards (90-K.Lang). FUMBLES (90-K.Lang), RECOVERED by WAS-24-C.Bailey at LAC 16. 24-C.Bailey to LAC 16 for no gain (44-F.McCrar.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Now 0-1 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Now 1-0 W
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