Chargers 23–15 Cardinals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 2002

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Arizona Cardinals?

J. Plummer (Arizona Cardinals), 37.2% completion, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -10.61 total passing EPA. D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers), 47.2% completion, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.66 total passing EPA.

Quick answer

Winner: Los Angeles Chargers
Final score: Los Angeles Chargers 23–15 Arizona Cardinals
Halftime: Los Angeles Chargers 14–7 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: S. Alexander
Top passer: Jack Plummer
Biggest EPA play: (:46) 16-J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by 75-M.Wiley at ARI 46. 75-M.Wiley to ARI 6 for 40 ya…
Game date: 2002-09-22

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Arizona Cardinals 23–15 on 2002-09-22. S. Alexander posted a game-high +5.77 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
Los Angeles Chargers	0	14	9	0	0	23
Arizona Cardinals	7	0	8	0	0	15

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

LACLos Angeles Chargers

LAC 65

+1LAC 2

+2LAC 88

LAC 81

LAC 31

+2LAC 2

ARIArizona Cardinals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 10:22TD
MJM. Jenkins
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 65
Score
0-6
(10:22) 16-J.Plummer pass to 82-M.Jenkins for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 10:11XP
BGB. Gramatica
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
0-7
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 15:00TD
Laken Tomlinson
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 4
Score
6-7
(15:00) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 14:56XP
SCS. Christie
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
7-7
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 5:08TD
Laken Tomlinson
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
13-7
(5:08) 21-L.Tomlinson right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 5:03XP
SCS. Christie
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
14-7
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 14:50Safety
SPS. Player
Points+2
Yard line
LAC 88
Score
16-7
(14:50) 10-S.Player punt is BLOCKED by 52-C.Polk, Center-48-N.Hodel, declared dead in End Zone, SAFETY.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 11:29TD
Donovan Edwards
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 81
Score
22-7
(11:29) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass intended for 85-F.Jones INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Edwards at ARI 20. 59-D.Edwards for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 11:23XP
SCS. Christie
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
23-7
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 9:37TD
MSM. Shipp
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 31
Score
23-13
(9:37) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 31-M.Shipp for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 9:30Safety
Jack Plummer
Points+2
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
23-15
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 16-J.Plummer pass to 81-F.Sanders is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1S. Alexander · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.77 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
2Denzel Boston · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.96 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
3M. Jenkins · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.56 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
4C. Conway · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.87 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
5D. Brees · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +1.66 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
6M. Shipp · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.59 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
7Laken Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.17 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
8Denzel Boston · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +0.36 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.36 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

S. Alexander — LAC · Receiving

S. Alexander posted the highest total EPA (+5.77) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.44 EPA per play.

S. Alexander's top snap (+2.67 EPA): (6:34) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 81-S.Alexander to ARI 3 for 19 yards (56-L.Woods, 42-K.Lassiter).

Biggest single play (-7.13 EPA): Jack Plummer — (:46) 16-J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by 75-M.Wiley at ARI 46. 75-M.Wiley to ARI 6 for 40 yards (75-L.Davis).

Quarterback report card

Jack Plummer led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Jack Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) · 43 dropbacks · 37.2% completion · -0.25 EPA/play · -10.61 total EPA
D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) · 36 dropbacks · 47.2% completion · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.66 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Los Angeles Chargers	Arizona Cardinals
Offensive EPA/play	-0.016	-0.167
Offensive success rate	36.0%	36.1%
Pass EPA/play	+0.096	-0.247
Rush EPA/play	-0.112	-0.091
Defensive EPA/play	+0.167	+0.016
Defensive success rate	63.9%	64.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Los Angeles Chargers: -0.02 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
Arizona Cardinals: -0.17 EPA/play (15th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)

Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, -12.04 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, -1.34 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Arizona Cardinals — M. Jenkins (Jack Plummer pass) (Q1 10:22)
Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson (Q2 15:00)
Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson (Q2 5:08)
Los Angeles Chargers — Donovan Edwards (Q4 11:29)
Arizona Cardinals — M. Shipp (Jack Plummer pass) (Q4 9:37)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LAC 65 (Q1 10:22) — (10:22) 16-J.Plummer pass to 82-M.Jenkins for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 10:11) — 7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the ARI 4 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 14:56) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the ARI 2 (Q2 5:08) — (5:08) 21-L.Tomlinson right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 5:03) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 9–8. Los Angeles Chargers registered a safety from the LAC 88 (Q4 14:50) — (14:50) 10-S.Player punt is BLOCKED by 52-C.Polk, Center-48-N.Hodel, declared dead in End Zone, SAFETY.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 81 (Q4 11:29) — (11:29) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass intended for 85-F.Jones INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Edwards at ARI 20. 59-D.Edwards for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 11:23) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LAC 31 (Q4 9:37) — (9:37) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 31-M.Shipp for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals registered a safety from the LAC 2 (Q4 9:30) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 16-J.Plummer pass to 81-F.Sanders is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 0:23) — (:23) 21-L.Tomlinson right tackle to LAC 35 for 3 yards (97-F.Wakefield). [WPA +27.3% · EPA -0.19]
Arizona Cardinals (Q1 0:46) — (:46) 16-J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by 75-M.Wiley at ARI 46. 75-M.Wiley to ARI 6 for 40 yards (75-L.Davis). [WPA -16.6% · EPA -7.13]
Arizona Cardinals (Q1 10:22) — (10:22) 16-J.Plummer pass to 82-M.Jenkins for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.7% · EPA +6.09]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 11:29) — (11:29) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass intended for 85-F.Jones INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Edwards at ARI 20. 59-D.Edwards for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -11.4% · EPA -6.78]
Arizona Cardinals (Q2 10:51) — (10:51) 26-T.Jones right tackle to LAC 43 for 7 yards (51-B.Leber). FUMBLES (51-B.Leber), RECOVERED by LAC-47-R.McNeil at LAC 38. 47-R.McNeil to LAC 38 for no gain (26-T.Jones). [WPA -8.2% · EPA -3.50]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Arizona Cardinals (Q1 0:46) — (:46) 16-J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by 75-M.Wiley at ARI 46. 75-M.Wiley to ARI 6 for 40 yards (75-L.Davis). [WPA -16.6% · EPA -7.13]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 11:29) — (11:29) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass intended for 85-F.Jones INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Edwards at ARI 20. 59-D.Edwards for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -11.4% · EPA -6.78]
Arizona Cardinals (Q1 10:22) — (10:22) 16-J.Plummer pass to 82-M.Jenkins for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.7% · EPA +6.09]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 9:37) — (9:37) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 31-M.Shipp for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +3.9% · EPA +4.06]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 10:22 · LAC 65 · Score 0-6
(10:22) 16-J.Plummer pass to 82-M.Jenkins for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 10:11 · LAC 2 · Score 0-7
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · ARI 4 · Score 6-7
(15:00) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 14:56 · ARI 2 · Score 7-7
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 5:08 · ARI 2 · Score 13-7
(5:08) 21-L.Tomlinson right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 5:03 · ARI 2 · Score 14-7
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
Los Angeles Chargers Safety (+2) — Q4 14:50 · LAC 88 · Score 16-7
(14:50) 10-S.Player punt is BLOCKED by 52-C.Polk, Center-48-N.Hodel, declared dead in End Zone, SAFETY.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 11:29 · LAC 81 · Score 22-7
(11:29) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass intended for 85-F.Jones INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Edwards at ARI 20. 59-D.Edwards for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 11:23 · ARI 2 · Score 23-7
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 9:37 · LAC 31 · Score 23-13
(9:37) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 31-M.Shipp for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals Safety (+2) — Q4 9:30 · LAC 2 · Score 23-15
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 16-J.Plummer pass to 81-F.Sanders is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

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.
S. Alexander (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Arizona Cardinals on 2002-09-22?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Arizona Cardinals 23-15 in Week 3, 2002.

What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Arizona Cardinals?

Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 14, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 9, Arizona Cardinals 8; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 23, Arizona Cardinals 15.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Arizona Cardinals?

Arizona Cardinals touchdown — M. Jenkins (J. Plummer pass) (Q1 10:22) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q2 15:00) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q2 5:08) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Edwards (Q4 11:29) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — M. Shipp (J. Plummer pass) (Q4 9:37) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Arizona Cardinals?

Jack Plummer (Arizona Cardinals), 37.2% completion, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -10.61 total passing EPA. D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers), 47.2% completion, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.66 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Arizona Cardinals?

S. Alexander (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.77 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+2.67 EPA): (6:34) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 81-S.Alexander to ARI 3 for 19 yards (56-L.Woods, 42-K.Lassiter)..

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L

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