Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 27–24 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Buffalo Bills 10–13 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- P. Price
- Top passer
- Roschon Johnson
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:21) 11-R.Johnson pass to 81-P.Price for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2001-10-28
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Buffalo Bills 27–24 on 2001-10-28. P. Price posted a game-high +12.35 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 0 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
 Los Angeles Chargers | 10 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills(9:21) 5-W.Richey 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(2:04) 7-D.Flutie pass to 88-F.Jones for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(14:14) 5-W.Richey 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(7:01) 11-R.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.
(:05) 9-J.Arians 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.
(10:46) (Shotgun) 11-R.Johnson pass intended for 80-E.Moulds INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Perry at BUF 37. 31-J.Perry for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(10:21) 11-R.Johnson pass to 81-P.Price for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.
(1:45) 20-T.Henry up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by LAC and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 01:30.)
9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.
(1:19) 7-D.Flutie up the middle for 13 yards, 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 9:21FG WRW. RicheyPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 19
- Score
- 0-3
(9:21) 5-W.Richey 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 2:04TD FJF. JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 0-9
(2:04) 7-D.Flutie pass to 88-F.Jones for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 1:59XP WRW. RicheyPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 0-10
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 14:14FG WRW. RicheyPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 7
- Score
- 0-13
(14:14) 5-W.Richey 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 7:01TD Roschon JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 1
- Score
- 6-13
(7:01) 11-R.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 6:58XP JAJ. AriansPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 7-13
9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:05FG JAJ. AriansPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 23
- Score
- 10-13
(:05) 9-J.Arians 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 10:46TD Points+6
- Yard line
- LAC 84
- Score
- 10-19
(10:46) (Shotgun) 11-R.Johnson pass intended for 80-E.Moulds INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Perry at BUF 37. 31-J.Perry for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 10:34XP WRW. RicheyPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 10-20
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 10:21TD PPP. PricePoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 61
- Score
- 16-20
(10:21) 11-R.Johnson pass to 81-P.Price for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 10:11XP JAJ. AriansPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 17-20
9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 1:45TD THT. HenryPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 3
- Score
- 23-20
(1:45) 20-T.Henry up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by LAC and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 01:30.)
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 1:30XP JAJ. AriansPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 24-20
9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 1:19TD DFD. FlutiePoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 13
- Score
- 24-26
(1:19) 7-D.Flutie up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 1:10XP WRW. RicheyPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 24-27
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).
- 1P. Price · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +12.35 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
- 2Roschon Johnson · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +6.55 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 3D. Flutie · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +6.13 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 4C. Conway · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.46 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 5D. Flutie · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +3.58 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.79 EPA/play
- 6Jimmy Graham · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.29 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 7J. Riemersma · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.80 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 8T. Dwight · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.86 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.93 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
P. Price — BUF · Receiving
P. Price posted the highest total EPA (+12.35) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +1.23 EPA per play.
P. Price's top snap (+5.91 EPA): (10:21) 11-R.Johnson pass to 81-P.Price for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 46 dropbacks · 52.2% completion · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.36 total EPA
- D. Flutie (Los Angeles Chargers) · 38 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · +0.16 EPA/play · +6.13 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.031 | +0.041 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 43.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.048 | +0.250 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.031 | -0.254 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.041 | -0.031 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.4% | 50.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Buffalo Bills +0.03, Los Angeles Chargers +0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: +0.03 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.04 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 12 drives, +2.75 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, +3.18 total EPA, 4 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)
- Buffalo Bills — Roschon Johnson
- Los Angeles Chargers — Jamal Perry
- Buffalo Bills — P. Price (Roschon Johnson pass)
- Buffalo Bills — T. Henry
- Los Angeles Chargers — D. Flutie
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — W. Richey
- Los Angeles Chargers — W. Richey
- Buffalo Bills — J. Arians
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 connected on a field goal from the BUF 19 (Q1 9:21) — (9:21) 5-W.Richey 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q1 2:04) — (2:04) 7-D.Flutie pass to 88-F.Jones for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 1:59) — 5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..
The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 10–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the BUF 7 (Q2 14:14) — (14:14) 5-W.Richey 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q2 7:01) — (7:01) 11-R.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 6:58) — 9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the LAC 23 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 9-J.Arians 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 84 (Q4 10:46) — (10:46) (Shotgun) 11-R.Johnson pass intended for 80-E.Moulds INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Perry at BUF 37. 31-J.Perry for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 10:34) — 5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LAC 61 (Q4 10:21) — (10:21) 11-R.Johnson pass to 81-P.Price for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 10:11) — 9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q4 1:45) — (1:45) 20-T.Henry up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by LAC and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 01:30.); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 1:30) — 9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the BUF 13 (Q4 1:19) — (1:19) 7-D.Flutie up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 1:10) — 5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 0:15) — (:15) 9-J.Arians 44 yard field goal is BLOCKED (69-E.Ellis), Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:30) — 8-B.Moorman kicks 68 yards from BUF 30 to LAC 2. 28-R.Jenkins to BUF 26 for 72 yards (8-B.Moorman). PENALTY on BUF-8-B.Moorman, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 13 yards, enforced at BUF 26.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 4:48) — (4:48) (Shotgun) 11-R.Johnson pass to 80-E.Moulds to LAC 22 for 31 yards (31-J.Perry, 47-R.McNeil).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 6:43) — (6:43) 5-W.Richey 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:19) — (1:19) 7-D.Flutie up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 10:21) — (10:21) 11-R.Johnson pass to 81-P.Price for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 10:46) — (10:46) (Shotgun) 11-R.Johnson pass intended for 80-E.Moulds INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Perry at BUF 37. 31-J.Perry for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 7:35) — (7:35) 11-R.Johnson pass to 81-P.Price to LAC 1 for 46 yards (47-R.McNeil). Play Challenged by BUF and Upheld. (Timeout #3.)
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 1:22) — (1:22) 11-R.Johnson sacked at BUF 20 for -2 yards (75-M.Wiley). FUMBLES (75-M.Wiley), RECOVERED by LAC-96-L.Carson at BUF 20. 96-L.Carson to BUF 20 for no gain (11-R.Johnson).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 9:21 · BUF 19 · Score 0-3
(9:21) 5-W.Richey 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 2:04 · BUF 1 · Score 0-9
(2:04) 7-D.Flutie pass to 88-F.Jones for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 1:59 · BUF 2 · Score 0-10
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 14:14 · BUF 7 · Score 0-13
(14:14) 5-W.Richey 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 7:01 · LAC 1 · Score 6-13
(7:01) 11-R.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 6:58 · LAC 2 · Score 7-13
9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · LAC 23 · Score 10-13
(:05) 9-J.Arians 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 10:46 · LAC 84 · Score 10-19
(10:46) (Shotgun) 11-R.Johnson pass intended for 80-E.Moulds INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Perry at BUF 37. 31-J.Perry for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 10:34 · BUF 2 · Score 10-20
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 10:21 · LAC 61 · Score 16-20
(10:21) 11-R.Johnson pass to 81-P.Price for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 10:11 · LAC 2 · Score 17-20
9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 1:45 · LAC 3 · Score 23-20
(1:45) 20-T.Henry up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by LAC and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 01:30.) - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 1:30 · LAC 2 · Score 24-20
9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-87-D.O'Leary, Holder-85-J.Riemersma. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 1:19 · BUF 13 · Score 24-26
(1:19) 7-D.Flutie up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 1:10 · BUF 2 · Score 24-27
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- P. Price (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2001-10-28?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Buffalo Bills 27-24 in Week 7, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 0, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q2: Buffalo Bills 10, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q4: Buffalo Bills 14, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Final: Buffalo Bills 24, Los Angeles Chargers 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — F. Jones (D. Flutie pass) (Q1 2:04) Buffalo Bills touchdown — R. Johnson (Q2 7:01) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Perry (Q4 10:46) Buffalo Bills touchdown — P. Price (R. Johnson pass) (Q4 10:21) Buffalo Bills touchdown — T. Henry (Q4 1:45) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Flutie (Q4 1:19) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — W. Richey (Q1 9:21, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — W. Richey (Q2 14:14, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — J. Arians (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Roschon Johnson (Buffalo Bills), 52.2% completion, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.36 total passing EPA. D. Flutie (Los Angeles Chargers), 55.3% completion, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +6.13 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Chargers?
P. Price (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.35 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+5.91 EPA): (10:21) 11-R.Johnson pass to 81-P.Price for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W
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