Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 24–3 Houston Texans
- Halftime
- Houston Texans 3–17 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Conway
- Top passer
- Derek Carr
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:45) 8-D.Carr sacked at HOU 0 for -4 yards (51-B.Leber). FUMBLES (51-B.Leber), RECOVERE…
- Game date
- 2002-09-15
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Houston Texans 24–3 on 2002-09-15. C. Conway posted a game-high +6.71 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Houston Texans | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
 Los Angeles Chargers | 14 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
HOUHouston Texans(10:54) 9-D.Brees pass to 80-C.Conway for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(2:09) 80-C.Conway right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(9:18) 3-K.Brown 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
(:07) 8-S.Christie 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(11:45) 8-D.Carr sacked at HOU 0 for -4 yards (51-B.Leber). FUMBLES (51-B.Leber), RECOVERED by LAC-99-R.Johnson at HOU 0. TOUCHDOWN.
8-S.Christie 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 10:54TD CCC. ConwayPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 35
- Score
- 0-6
(10:54) 9-D.Brees pass to 80-C.Conway for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 10:45XP SCS. ChristiePoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 0-7
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 2:09TD CCC. ConwayPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 3
- Score
- 0-13
(2:09) 80-C.Conway right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 2:03XP SCS. ChristiePoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 0-14
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 9:18FG Points+3
- Yard line
- LAC 27
- Score
- 3-14
(9:18) 3-K.Brown 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:07FG SCS. ChristiePoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 17
- Score
- 3-17
(:07) 8-S.Christie 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 11:45TD Derek CarrPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 96
- Score
- 3-23
(11:45) 8-D.Carr sacked at HOU 0 for -4 yards (51-B.Leber). FUMBLES (51-B.Leber), RECOVERED by LAC-99-R.Johnson at HOU 0. TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 11:40XP SCS. ChristiePoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 3-24
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Conway · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.71 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 2C. Conway · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +2.31 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.31 EPA/play
- 3T. Dwight · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +1.59 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
- 4J. Gaffney · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.29 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 5Josh Norman · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.28 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 6Derek Carr · Houston Texans · Rushing · +0.90 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 7J. Baxter · Houston Texans · Rushing · -0.31 total EPA · 2 snaps · -0.15 EPA/play
- 8A. Black · Houston Texans · Receiving · -0.31 total EPA · 2 snaps · -0.16 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
C. Conway — LAC · Receiving
C. Conway posted the highest total EPA (+6.71) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.96 EPA per play.
C. Conway's top snap (+3.83 EPA): (10:54) 9-D.Brees pass to 80-C.Conway for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.20 EPA): Derek Carr — (11:45) 8-D.Carr sacked at HOU 0 for -4 yards (51-B.Leber). FUMBLES (51-B.Leber), RECOVERED by LAC-99-R.Johnson at HOU 0. TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Derek Carr led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Derek Carr (Houston Texans) · 36 dropbacks · 16.7% completion · -0.80 EPA/play · -28.81 total EPA
- D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) · 31 dropbacks · 48.4% completion · -0.23 EPA/play · -7.04 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Houston Texans | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.361 | -0.129 |
| Offensive success rate | 32.1% | 43.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.754 | -0.230 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.302 | -0.055 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.129 | +0.361 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.5% | 67.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.13 vs -0.36), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Houston Texans: -0.36 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: -0.13 EPA/play (20th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 16 drives, -30.31 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 16 drives, -10.99 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Conway (D. Brees pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Conway
- Los Angeles Chargers — Derek Carr
Field goals
- Houston Texans — Kyron Brown
- Los Angeles Chargers — S. Christie
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 HOU 35 (Q1 10:54) — (10:54) 9-D.Brees pass to 80-C.Conway for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 10:45) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the HOU 3 (Q1 2:09) — (2:09) 80-C.Conway right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 2:03) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the LAC 27 (Q2 9:18) — (9:18) 3-K.Brown 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the HOU 17 (Q2 0:07) — (:07) 8-S.Christie 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 96 (Q4 11:45) — (11:45) 8-D.Carr sacked at HOU 0 for -4 yards (51-B.Leber). FUMBLES (51-B.Leber), RECOVERED by LAC-99-R.Johnson at HOU 0. TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 11:40) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Houston Texans (Q1 3:43) — (3:43) 8-D.Carr pass intended for 85-C.Bradford INTERCEPTED by 55-J.Seau at HOU 31. 55-J.Seau to HOU 6 for 25 yards (47-J.Baxter).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 10:54) — (10:54) 9-D.Brees pass to 80-C.Conway for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 11:38) — (11:38) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle to HOU 35 for 6 yards (55-J.Sharper).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 4:35) — (4:35) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 85-T.Dwight INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Glenn at HOU 0. 31-A.Glenn to HOU 34 for 34 yards (83-J.Norman).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 14:18) — (14:18) 9-D.Brees pass to 83-J.Norman pushed ob at LAC 41 for 18 yards (24-E.Brown).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Houston Texans (Q4 11:45) — (11:45) 8-D.Carr sacked at HOU 0 for -4 yards (51-B.Leber). FUMBLES (51-B.Leber), RECOVERED by LAC-99-R.Johnson at HOU 0. TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q1 3:43) — (3:43) 8-D.Carr pass intended for 85-C.Bradford INTERCEPTED by 55-J.Seau at HOU 31. 55-J.Seau to HOU 6 for 25 yards (47-J.Baxter).
- Houston Texans (Q4 4:36) — (4:36) 8-D.Carr pass intended for 87-J.Dawson INTERCEPTED by 36-V.Fox at LAC 6. 36-V.Fox to LAC 31 for 25 yards (86-J.Gaffney).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 4:35) — (4:35) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 85-T.Dwight INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Glenn at HOU 0. 31-A.Glenn to HOU 34 for 34 yards (83-J.Norman).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 10:54 · HOU 35 · Score 0-6
(10:54) 9-D.Brees pass to 80-C.Conway for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 10:45 · HOU 2 · Score 0-7
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 2:09 · HOU 3 · Score 0-13
(2:09) 80-C.Conway right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 2:03 · HOU 2 · Score 0-14
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 9:18 · LAC 27 · Score 3-14
(9:18) 3-K.Brown 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 0:07 · HOU 17 · Score 3-17
(:07) 8-S.Christie 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 11:45 · LAC 96 · Score 3-23
(11:45) 8-D.Carr sacked at HOU 0 for -4 yards (51-B.Leber). FUMBLES (51-B.Leber), RECOVERED by LAC-99-R.Johnson at HOU 0. TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 11:40 · HOU 2 · Score 3-24
8-S.Christie 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.
- C. Conway (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Houston Texans vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2002-09-15?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Houston Texans 24-3 in Week 2, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Houston Texans 0, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Q2: Houston Texans 3, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q4: Houston Texans 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Final: Houston Texans 3, Los Angeles Chargers 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — C. Conway (D. Brees pass) (Q1 10:54) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — C. Conway (Q1 2:09) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Carr (Q4 11:45) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q2 9:18, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — S. Christie (Q2 0:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Derek Carr (Houston Texans), 16.7% completion, -0.80 EPA per dropback, -28.81 total passing EPA. D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers), 48.4% completion, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -7.04 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Los Angeles Chargers?
C. Conway (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.71 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+3.83 EPA): (10:54) 9-D.Brees pass to 80-C.Conway for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Houston Texans
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
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