Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 42–28 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 14–28 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Flutie
- Top passer
- D. Culpepper
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:03) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2003-11-09
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Minnesota Vikings 42–28 on 2003-11-09. D. Flutie posted a game-high +19.21 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 28 | |
| 14 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 42 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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D. Flutie · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +19.21 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play - 2
D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +17.56 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play - 3

Mykel Williams · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +13.09 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play - 4

Riley Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +9.78 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play - 5
Denzel Boston · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +9.28 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play - 6

Laken Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +8.94 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play - 7
J. Kleinsasser · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.94 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play - 8
A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.19 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.06 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 (+19.21) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.55 EPA per play.
D. Flutie's top snap (+2.52 EPA): (8:17) 7-D.Flutie FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIN 13, touched at MIN 13, and recovers at MIN 13. 7-D.Flutie for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+6.15 EPA): Laken Tomlinson — (8:03) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
D. Culpepper led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) · 50 dropbacks · 64.0% completion · +0.35 EPA/play · +17.56 total EPA
D. Flutie (Los Angeles Chargers) · 35 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +0.55 EPA/play · +19.21 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.234 | +0.424 |
| Offensive success rate | 56.0% | 59.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.372 | +0.525 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.364 | +0.489 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.424 | -0.234 |
| Defensive success rate | 41.0% | 44.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.42 vs +0.23), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.23 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.42 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, +33.10 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, +21.32 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 — Denzel Boston (D. Flutie pass) 
Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson 
Minnesota Vikings — Riley Moss (D. Culpepper pass)
Los Angeles Chargers — D. Flutie
Minnesota Vikings — N. Burleson (D. Culpepper pass)
Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (D. Flutie pass) 
Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson 
Minnesota Vikings — Mykel Williams (D. Culpepper pass)
Los Angeles Chargers — D. Flutie 
Minnesota Vikings — Mykel Williams (D. Culpepper pass)
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIN 3 (Q1 11:47) — (11:47) 7-D.Flutie pass to 89-D.Boston for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 11:47) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIN 73 (Q1 8:03) — (8:03) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 7:51) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LAC 4 (Q1 2:13) — (2:13) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 2:09) — 8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIN 3 (Q2 11:44) — (11:44) 7-D.Flutie up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 11:36) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LAC 19 (Q2 4:49); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 4:42) — 8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIN 4 (Q2 0:30) — (:30) 7-D.Flutie pass to 85-A.Gates for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 0:25) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q3 1:39) — (1:39) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 1:36) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LAC 31 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 20-M.Williams for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 14:48) — 8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIN 13 (Q4 8:17) — (8:17) 7-D.Flutie FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIN 13, touched at MIN 13, and recovers at MIN 13. 7-D.Flutie for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 8:11) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q4 4:26) — (4:26) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 20-M.Williams for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 4:20) — 8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 8:03) — (8:03) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 10:05) — (10:05) 23-M.Bennett left tackle to LAC 11 for 8 yards (20-J.Wilson). FUMBLES (20-J.Wilson), RECOVERED by LAC-57-Z.Moreno at LAC 4. 57-Z.Moreno to LAC 4 for no gain (84-R.Moss).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 13:27) — (13:27) 7-D.Flutie pass to 89-D.Boston to MIN 7 for 28 yards (22-K.Irvin).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 4:49) — (4:49) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 81-N.Burleson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by LAC and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by LAC at 04:42.)
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 3:14) — (3:14) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie pass to 89-D.Boston to MIN 39 for 9 yards (29-B.Williams).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 8:03) — (8:03) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 2:40) — (2:40) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 85-D.Bates INTERCEPTED by 48-T.Kiel at LAC 0. Touchback.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 20-M.Williams for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 10:05) — (10:05) 23-M.Bennett left tackle to LAC 11 for 8 yards (20-J.Wilson). FUMBLES (20-J.Wilson), RECOVERED by LAC-57-Z.Moreno at LAC 4. 57-Z.Moreno to LAC 4 for no gain (84-R.Moss).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 11:47 · MIN 3 · Score 0-6
(11:47) 7-D.Flutie pass to 89-D.Boston for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 11:47 · MIN 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 8:03 · MIN 73 · Score 0-13
(8:03) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 7:51 · MIN 2 · Score 0-14
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 2:13 · LAC 4 · Score 6-14
(2:13) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 2:09 · LAC 2 · Score 7-14
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 11:44 · MIN 3 · Score 7-20
(11:44) 7-D.Flutie up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 11:36 · MIN 2 · Score 7-21
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 4:49 · LAC 19 · Score 13-21
(4:49) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 81-N.Burleson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by LAC and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by LAC at 04:42.)
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 4:42 · LAC 2 · Score 14-21
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 0:30 · MIN 4 · Score 14-27
(:30) 7-D.Flutie pass to 85-A.Gates for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 0:25 · MIN 2 · Score 14-28
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 1:39 · MIN 1 · Score 14-34
(1:39) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 1:36 · MIN 2 · Score 14-35
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · LAC 31 · Score 20-35
(15:00) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 20-M.Williams for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 14:48 · LAC 2 · Score 21-35
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 8:17 · MIN 13 · Score 21-41
(8:17) 7-D.Flutie FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIN 13, touched at MIN 13, and recovers at MIN 13. 7-D.Flutie for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 8:11 · MIN 2 · Score 21-42
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 4:26 · LAC 2 · Score 27-42
(4:26) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 20-M.Williams for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 4:20 · LAC 2 · Score 28-42
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
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 Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2003-11-09?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Minnesota Vikings 42-28 in Week 10, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 7, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 7, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 14, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Final: Minnesota Vikings 28, Los Angeles Chargers 42.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Boston (D. Flutie pass) (Q1 11:47) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q1 8:03) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — R. Moss (D. Culpepper pass) (Q1 2:13) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Flutie (Q2 11:44) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — N. Burleson (D. Culpepper pass) (Q2 4:49) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (D. Flutie pass) (Q2 0:30) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q3 1:39) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Williams (D. Culpepper pass) (Q4 15:00) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Flutie (Q4 8:17) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Williams (D. Culpepper pass) (Q4 4:26) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Chargers?
D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 64.0% completion, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +17.56 total passing EPA. D. Flutie (Los Angeles Chargers), 60.0% completion, +0.55 EPA per dropback, +19.21 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Chargers?
D. Flutie (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.21 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+2.52 EPA): (8:17) 7-D.Flutie FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIN 13, touched at MIN 13, and recovers at MIN 13. 7-D.Flutie for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 6-2 Now 6-3 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 1-7 Now 2-7 W