Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 32–21 Dallas Cowboys
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 20–14 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Flutie
- Top passer
- D. Flutie
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:22) 2-A.Wright pass to 81-R.Ismail for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught at the San Die…
- Game date
- 2001-09-23
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Dallas Cowboys 32–21 on 2001-09-23. D. Flutie posted a game-high +21.28 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Chargers | 14 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 32 |
 Dallas Cowboys | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LACLos Angeles Chargers(10:28) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie pass to 88-F.Jones for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught right corner of the end zone.
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(3:50) 7-D.Flutie pass to 80-C.Conway for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught back of the end zone left side.
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(13:33) 5-W.Richey 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(13:22) 2-A.Wright pass to 81-R.Ismail for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught at the San Diego 25 middle of the field before running the rest of the distance.
6-T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(3:59) 5-W.Richey 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(1:07) 2-A.Wright pass to 83-W.McGarity for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught back right corner on leaping catch in the end zone.
6-T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr. PENALTY on LAC, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(7:04) 85-T.Dwight left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-28-D.Woodson, declined.
(13:04) 5-W.Richey 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(9:26) 2-A.Wright pass to 86-M.Lucky for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught on slant from left end.
6-T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(1:15) 5-W.Richey 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
DALDallas CowboysFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 10:28TD FJF. JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 11
- Score
- 6-0
(10:28) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie pass to 88-F.Jones for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught right corner of the end zone.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 10:23XP WRW. RicheyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 7-0
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 3:50TD CCC. ConwayPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 7
- Score
- 13-0
(3:50) 7-D.Flutie pass to 80-C.Conway for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught back of the end zone left side.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 3:43XP WRW. RicheyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 14-0
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 13:33FG WRW. RicheyPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 4
- Score
- 17-0
(13:33) 5-W.Richey 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 13:22TD RIR. IsmailPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 80
- Score
- 17-6
(13:22) 2-A.Wright pass to 81-R.Ismail for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught at the San Diego 25 middle of the field before running the rest of the distance.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 13:12XP TST. SederPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 17-7
6-T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 3:59FG WRW. RicheyPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 6
- Score
- 20-7
(3:59) 5-W.Richey 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 1:07TD WMW. McGarityPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 11
- Score
- 20-13
(1:07) 2-A.Wright pass to 83-W.McGarity for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught back right corner on leaping catch in the end zone.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 1:01XP TST. SederPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 20-14
6-T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr. PENALTY on LAC, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 7:04TD TDT. DwightPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 16
- Score
- 26-14
(7:04) 85-T.Dwight left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-28-D.Woodson, declined.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 13:04FG WRW. RicheyPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 5
- Score
- 29-14
(13:04) 5-W.Richey 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 9:26TD MLM. LuckyPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 7
- Score
- 29-20
(9:26) 2-A.Wright pass to 86-M.Lucky for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught on slant from left end.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 9:21XP TST. SederPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 29-21
6-T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 1:15FG WRW. RicheyPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 25
- Score
- 32-21
(1:15) 5-W.Richey 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Flutie · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +21.28 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 2C. Conway · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.68 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 3Jimmy Graham · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.49 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 4F. Jones · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.30 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 5T. Dwight · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.20 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 6W. McGarity · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.69 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 7T. Dwight · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +2.65 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.65 EPA/play
- 8M. Lucky · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.04 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
D. Flutie — LAC · Passing
D. Flutie posted the highest total EPA (+21.28) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 45 counted snaps, they averaged +0.47 EPA per play.
D. Flutie's top snap (+5.75 EPA): (5:26) 7-D.Flutie pass to 85-T.Dwight to DAL 7 for 78 yards (31-G.Teague). Pass caught middle at the Dallas 45 before turning upfield.
Biggest single play (+6.41 EPA): Alex Wright — (13:22) 2-A.Wright pass to 81-R.Ismail for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught at the San Diego 25 middle of the field before running the rest of the distance.
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) · 45 dropbacks · 51.1% completion · +0.47 EPA/play · +21.28 total EPA
Alex Wright (Dallas Cowboys) · 27 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.57 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.159 | +0.001 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.9% | 48.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.473 | -0.021 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.268 | -0.267 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.001 | -0.159 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.5% | 52.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs +0.00), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.16 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: +0.00 EPA/play (53rd percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 13 drives, +0.04 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 13 drives, +15.30 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — F. Jones (D. Flutie pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Conway (D. Flutie pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — R. Ismail (Alex Wright pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — W. McGarity (Alex Wright pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — T. Dwight
- Dallas Cowboys — M. Lucky (Alex Wright pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — W. Richey
- Los Angeles Chargers — W. Richey
- Los Angeles Chargers — W. Richey
- 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 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DAL 11 (Q1 10:28) — (10:28) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie pass to 88-F.Jones for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught right corner of the end zone.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 10:23) — 5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DAL 7 (Q1 3:50) — (3:50) 7-D.Flutie pass to 80-C.Conway for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught back of the end zone left side.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 3:43) — 5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–6. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DAL 4 (Q2 13:33) — (13:33) 5-W.Richey 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the LAC 80 (Q2 13:22); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 13:12) — 6-T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DAL 6 (Q2 3:59) — (3:59) 5-W.Richey 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the LAC 11 (Q2 1:07) — (1:07) 2-A.Wright pass to 83-W.McGarity for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught back right corner on leaping catch in the end zone.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 1:01) — 6-T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr. PENALTY on LAC, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DAL 16 (Q3 7:04) — (7:04) 85-T.Dwight left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-28-D.Woodson, declined..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–6. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DAL 5 (Q4 13:04) — (13:04) 5-W.Richey 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the LAC 7 (Q4 9:26) — (9:26) 2-A.Wright pass to 86-M.Lucky for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught on slant from left end.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 9:21) — 6-T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DAL 25 (Q4 1:15) — (1:15) 5-W.Richey 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 14:14) — (14:14) 2-A.Wright FUMBLES (Aborted) at DAL 38, RECOVERED by LAC-76-J.Williams at DAL 38.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 14:22) — (14:22) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle to DAL 41 for -1 yards (94-M.Myers). FUMBLES (94-M.Myers), RECOVERED by DAL-52-D.Coakley at DAL 41. Parker of San Diego shaken up on the play.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 13:22) — (13:22) 2-A.Wright pass to 81-R.Ismail for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught at the San Diego 25 middle of the field before running the rest of the distance.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 5:26) — (5:26) 7-D.Flutie pass to 85-T.Dwight to DAL 7 for 78 yards (31-G.Teague). Pass caught middle at the Dallas 45 before turning upfield.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 10:28) — (10:28) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie pass to 88-F.Jones for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught right corner of the end zone.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 13:22) — (13:22) 2-A.Wright pass to 81-R.Ismail for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught at the San Diego 25 middle of the field before running the rest of the distance.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 5:26) — (5:26) 7-D.Flutie pass to 85-T.Dwight to DAL 7 for 78 yards (31-G.Teague). Pass caught middle at the Dallas 45 before turning upfield.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 14:22) — (14:22) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle to DAL 41 for -1 yards (94-M.Myers). FUMBLES (94-M.Myers), RECOVERED by DAL-52-D.Coakley at DAL 41. Parker of San Diego shaken up on the play.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 14:14) — (14:14) 2-A.Wright FUMBLES (Aborted) at DAL 38, RECOVERED by LAC-76-J.Williams at DAL 38.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 10:28 · DAL 11 · Score 6-0
(10:28) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie pass to 88-F.Jones for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught right corner of the end zone. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 10:23 · DAL 2 · Score 7-0
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 3:50 · DAL 7 · Score 13-0
(3:50) 7-D.Flutie pass to 80-C.Conway for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught back of the end zone left side. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 3:43 · DAL 2 · Score 14-0
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 13:33 · DAL 4 · Score 17-0
(13:33) 5-W.Richey 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 13:22 · LAC 80 · Score 17-6
(13:22) 2-A.Wright pass to 81-R.Ismail for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught at the San Diego 25 middle of the field before running the rest of the distance. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 13:12 · LAC 2 · Score 17-7
6-T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 3:59 · DAL 6 · Score 20-7
(3:59) 5-W.Richey 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 1:07 · LAC 11 · Score 20-13
(1:07) 2-A.Wright pass to 83-W.McGarity for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught back right corner on leaping catch in the end zone. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 1:01 · LAC 2 · Score 20-14
6-T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr. PENALTY on LAC, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 7:04 · DAL 16 · Score 26-14
(7:04) 85-T.Dwight left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DAL-28-D.Woodson, declined. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 13:04 · DAL 5 · Score 29-14
(13:04) 5-W.Richey 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 9:26 · LAC 7 · Score 29-20
(9:26) 2-A.Wright pass to 86-M.Lucky for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught on slant from left end. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 9:21 · LAC 2 · Score 29-21
6-T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 1:15 · DAL 25 · Score 32-21
(1:15) 5-W.Richey 43 yard field goal 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.
- D. Flutie (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Dallas Cowboys on 2001-09-23?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Dallas Cowboys 32-21 in Week 2, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 14, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Dallas Cowboys 14; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Dallas Cowboys 7; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 32, Dallas Cowboys 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Dallas Cowboys?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — F. Jones (D. Flutie pass) (Q1 10:28) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — C. Conway (D. Flutie pass) (Q1 3:50) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — R. Ismail (A. Wright pass) (Q2 13:22) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — W. McGarity (A. Wright pass) (Q2 1:07) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — T. Dwight (Q3 7:04) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Lucky (A. Wright pass) (Q4 9:26) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — W. Richey (Q2 13:33, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — W. Richey (Q2 3:59, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — W. Richey (Q4 13:04, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — W. Richey (Q4 1:15, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Dallas Cowboys?
D. Flutie (Los Angeles Chargers), 51.1% completion, +0.47 EPA per dropback, +21.28 total passing EPA. Alex Wright (Dallas Cowboys), 44.4% completion, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.57 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Dallas Cowboys?
D. Flutie (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.28 total EPA on Passing plays. across 45 snaps. Their top snap (+5.75 EPA): (5:26) 7-D.Flutie pass to 85-T.Dwight to DAL 7 for 78 yards (31-G.Teague). Pass caught middle at the Dallas 45 before turning upfield..
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
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