Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 27–21 Las Vegas Raiders
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 7–0 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Gannon
- Top passer
- R. Gannon
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:53) 12-R.Gannon pass intended for 25-C.Garner INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Edwards at LAC 12. 5…
- Game date
- 2002-10-20
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 27–21 on 2002-10-20. R. Gannon posted a game-high +15.79 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 27 |
 Las Vegas Raiders | 0 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LACLos Angeles Chargers(7:22) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 82-R.Caldwell for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(9:17) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 21-L.Tomlinson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(5:21) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(15:00) 12-R.Gannon pass to 84-J.Porter for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(7:27) 9-D.Brees up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(1:26) 12-R.Gannon pass to 40-J.Ritchie for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(11:27) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LVLas Vegas RaidersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 7:22TD RCR. CaldwellPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 9
- Score
- 6-0
(7:22) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 82-R.Caldwell for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 7:17XP SCS. ChristiePoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 7-0
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 9:17TD Laken TomlinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 4
- Score
- 13-0
(9:17) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 21-L.Tomlinson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 9:12XP SCS. ChristiePoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 14-0
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 5:21TD JRJ. RicePoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 4
- Score
- 14-6
(5:21) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 5:16XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 14-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 15:00TD Joey Porter Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- LAC 17
- Score
- 14-13
(15:00) 12-R.Gannon pass to 84-J.Porter for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 14:54XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 14-14
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 7:27TD DBD. BreesPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 1
- Score
- 20-14
(7:27) 9-D.Brees up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 7:18XP SCS. ChristiePoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 21-14
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 1:26TD JRJ. RitchiePoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 7
- Score
- 21-20
(1:26) 12-R.Gannon pass to 40-J.Ritchie for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 1:21XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 21-21
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
OT 11:27TD Laken TomlinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 19
- Score
- 27-21
(11:27) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1R. Gannon · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +15.79 total EPA · 56 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 2D. Brees · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +13.79 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 3T. Dwight · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +8.01 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
- 4Joey Porter Jr. · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +6.60 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 5C. Conway · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.55 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 6J. Rice · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.44 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 7
Trent Brown · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.89 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play - 8Laken Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.46 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
R. Gannon — LV · Passing
R. Gannon posted the highest total EPA (+15.79) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 56 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.
R. Gannon's top snap (-4.64 EPA): (14:53) 12-R.Gannon pass intended for 25-C.Garner INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Edwards at LAC 12. 59-D.Edwards to LAC 25 for 13 yards (86-R.Williams).
Quarterback report card
R. Gannon led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) · 56 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +0.28 EPA/play · +15.79 total EPA
- D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) · 28 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +0.49 EPA/play · +13.79 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.198 | +0.100 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.6% | 53.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.492 | +0.282 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.031 | -0.185 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.100 | -0.198 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.9% | 49.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs +0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.20 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: +0.10 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, +17.66 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, +8.14 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 — R. Caldwell (D. Brees pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson (D. Brees pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — J. Rice (R. Gannon pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — Joey Porter Jr. (R. Gannon pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — D. Brees
- Las Vegas Raiders — J. Ritchie (R. Gannon pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 9 (Q2 7:22) — (7:22) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 82-R.Caldwell for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 7:17) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 4 (Q3 9:17) — (9:17) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 21-L.Tomlinson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 9:12) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 4 (Q3 5:21) — (5:21) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 5:16) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 14–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 17 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 12-R.Gannon pass to 84-J.Porter for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 14:54) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q4 7:27) — (7:27) 9-D.Brees up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 7:18) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 7 (Q4 1:26) — (1:26) 12-R.Gannon pass to 40-J.Ritchie for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 1:21) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
Overtime: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 19 (OT 11:27) — (11:27) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (OT 13:29) — (13:29) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-T.Dwight to LV 30 for 25 yards (20-T.James).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 12-R.Gannon pass to 84-J.Porter for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (OT 11:32) — (11:32) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-T.Dwight pushed ob at LV 19 for 11 yards (36-D.Gibson).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 7:27) — (7:27) 9-D.Brees up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 14:53) — (14:53) 12-R.Gannon pass intended for 25-C.Garner INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Edwards at LAC 12. 59-D.Edwards to LAC 25 for 13 yards (86-R.Williams).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 14:53) — (14:53) 12-R.Gannon pass intended for 25-C.Garner INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Edwards at LAC 12. 59-D.Edwards to LAC 25 for 13 yards (86-R.Williams).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 12:48) — (12:48) 12-R.Gannon pass to 81-T.Brown pushed ob at LAC 15 for 45 yards (42-R.Beckett).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 7:22) — (7:22) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 82-R.Caldwell for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (OT 13:29) — (13:29) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-T.Dwight to LV 30 for 25 yards (20-T.James).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 7:22 · LV 9 · Score 6-0
(7:22) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 82-R.Caldwell for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 7:17 · LV 2 · Score 7-0
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 9:17 · LV 4 · Score 13-0
(9:17) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 21-L.Tomlinson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 9:12 · LV 2 · Score 14-0
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 5:21 · LAC 4 · Score 14-6
(5:21) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 5:16 · LAC 2 · Score 14-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · LAC 17 · Score 14-13
(15:00) 12-R.Gannon pass to 84-J.Porter for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 14:54 · LAC 2 · Score 14-14
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 7:27 · LV 1 · Score 20-14
(7:27) 9-D.Brees up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 7:18 · LV 2 · Score 21-14
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 1:26 · LAC 7 · Score 21-20
(1:26) 12-R.Gannon pass to 40-J.Ritchie for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 1:21 · LAC 2 · Score 21-21
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — OT 11:27 · LV 19 · Score 27-21
(11:27) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
- R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2002-10-20?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 27-21 in Week 7, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Las Vegas Raiders 14; Q5: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 27, Las Vegas Raiders 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — R. Caldwell (D. Brees pass) (Q2 7:22) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (D. Brees pass) (Q3 9:17) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Rice (R. Gannon pass) (Q3 5:21) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Porter (R. Gannon pass) (Q4 15:00) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Brees (Q4 7:27) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Ritchie (R. Gannon pass) (Q4 1:26) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (OT 11:27) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders), 62.5% completion, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +15.79 total passing EPA. D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers), 57.1% completion, +0.49 EPA per dropback, +13.79 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.79 total EPA on Passing plays. across 56 snaps. Their top snap (-4.64 EPA): (14:53) 12-R.Gannon pass intended for 25-C.Garner INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Edwards at LAC 12. 59-D.Edwards to LAC 25 for 13 yards (86-R.Williams)..
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 27-21 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 5-1 Now 6-1 W
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 4-1 Now 4-2 L
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