Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 14–7 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 14–0 Detroit Lions at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Laken Tomlinson
- Top passer
- Jax Harrington
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:05) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie pass to 21-L.Tomlinson for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET #25-Harris…
- Game date
- 2003-12-07
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Detroit Lions 14–7 on 2003-12-07. Laken Tomlinson posted a game-high +10.49 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 7 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
 Detroit Lions | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
(4:25) 7-D.Flutie pass to 21-L.Tomlinson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(2:05) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie pass to 21-L.Tomlinson for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET #25-Harris injured on play.
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(7:28) 3-J.Harrington pass to 82-C.Fitzsimmons for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-51-D.Raiola, Holder-2-N.Harris.
DETDetroit LionsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 4:25TD Laken TomlinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 16
- Score
- 6-0
(4:25) 7-D.Flutie pass to 21-L.Tomlinson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 4:14XP SCS. ChristiePoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 7-0
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 2:05TD Laken TomlinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 73
- Score
- 13-0
(2:05) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie pass to 21-L.Tomlinson for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET #25-Harris injured on play.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 1:54XP SCS. ChristiePoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 14-0
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 7:28TD CFC. FitzsimmonsPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 4
- Score
- 14-6
(7:28) 3-J.Harrington pass to 82-C.Fitzsimmons for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 7:22XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 14-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-51-D.Raiola, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Laken Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +10.49 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 2D. Flutie · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +6.77 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 3Denzel Boston · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.50 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
- 4R. Swinton · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.39 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 5M. Ricks · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
- 6D. Kircus · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.97 EPA/play
- 7A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.92 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 8K. Osgood · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.72 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
Laken Tomlinson — LAC · Receiving
Laken Tomlinson posted the highest total EPA (+10.49) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.17 EPA per play.
Laken Tomlinson's top snap (+6.87 EPA): (2:05) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie pass to 21-L.Tomlinson for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET #25-Harris injured on play.
Quarterback report card
Jax Harrington led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jax Harrington (Detroit Lions) · 45 dropbacks · 57.8% completion · -0.11 EPA/play · -4.80 total EPA
- D. Flutie (Los Angeles Chargers) · 26 dropbacks · 65.4% completion · +0.26 EPA/play · +6.77 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.023 | -0.132 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.0% | 32.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.141 | -0.087 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.232 | -0.265 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.132 | +0.023 |
| Defensive success rate | 67.5% | 65.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: -0.02 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: -0.13 EPA/play (23rd percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 12 drives, -10.94 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, -1.85 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson (D. Flutie pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson (D. Flutie pass)
- Detroit Lions — C. Fitzsimmons (Jax Harrington pass)
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DET 16 (Q1 4:25) — (4:25) 7-D.Flutie pass to 21-L.Tomlinson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 4:14) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DET 73 (Q2 2:05) — (2:05) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie pass to 21-L.Tomlinson for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET #25-Harris injured on play.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 1:54) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LAC 4 (Q4 7:28) — (7:28) 3-J.Harrington pass to 82-C.Fitzsimmons for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 7:22) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-51-D.Raiola, Holder-2-N.Harris..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 2:05) — (2:05) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie pass to 21-L.Tomlinson for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET #25-Harris injured on play.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 11:12) — (11:12) 7-D.Flutie pass intended for 82-R.Caldwell INTERCEPTED by 42-T.Holt at DET 11. 42-T.Holt to DET 23 for 12 yards (41-L.Neal). FUMBLES (41-L.Neal), touched at DET 31, recovered by DET-32-D.Bly a
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 1:08) — (1:08) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie right end to DET 34 for 13 yards (96-J.Hall). FUMBLES (96-J.Hall), touched at DET 31, RECOVERED by DET-59-J.Gooch at DET 31. 59-J.Gooch ran ob at DET 41 for 10 yards.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 0:37) — (:37) (Shotgun) 3-J.Harrington pass to 86-M.Ricks to LAC 33 for 21 yards (20-J.Wilson; 59-D.Edwards).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 8:20) — (8:20) 7-D.Flutie pass to 89-D.Boston to DET 38 for 33 yards (25-C.Harris). Double Reverse Pass. Flutie to Tomlinson to Flutie prior to pass.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 2:05) — (2:05) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie pass to 21-L.Tomlinson for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET #25-Harris injured on play.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 11:12) — (11:12) 7-D.Flutie pass intended for 82-R.Caldwell INTERCEPTED by 42-T.Holt at DET 11. 42-T.Holt to DET 23 for 12 yards (41-L.Neal). FUMBLES (41-L.Neal), touched at DET 31, recovered by DET-32-D.Bly a
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 1:08) — (1:08) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie right end to DET 34 for 13 yards (96-J.Hall). FUMBLES (96-J.Hall), touched at DET 31, RECOVERED by DET-59-J.Gooch at DET 31. 59-J.Gooch ran ob at DET 41 for 10 yards.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 8:20) — (8:20) 7-D.Flutie pass to 89-D.Boston to DET 38 for 33 yards (25-C.Harris). Double Reverse Pass. Flutie to Tomlinson to Flutie prior to pass.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 4:25 · DET 16 · Score 6-0
(4:25) 7-D.Flutie pass to 21-L.Tomlinson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 4:14 · DET 2 · Score 7-0
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 2:05 · DET 73 · Score 13-0
(2:05) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie pass to 21-L.Tomlinson for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET #25-Harris injured on play. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 1:54 · DET 2 · Score 14-0
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 7:28 · LAC 4 · Score 14-6
(7:28) 3-J.Harrington pass to 82-C.Fitzsimmons for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 7:22 · LAC 2 · Score 14-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-51-D.Raiola, Holder-2-N.Harris.
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.
- Laken Tomlinson (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Detroit Lions on 2003-12-07?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Detroit Lions 14-7 in Week 14, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Detroit Lions 0; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Detroit Lions 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Detroit Lions 7; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 14, Detroit Lions 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Detroit Lions?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (D. Flutie pass) (Q1 4:25) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (D. Flutie pass) (Q2 2:05) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Fitzsimmons (J. Harrington pass) (Q4 7:28) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Detroit Lions?
Jax Harrington (Detroit Lions), 57.8% completion, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -4.80 total passing EPA. D. Flutie (Los Angeles Chargers), 65.4% completion, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +6.77 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Detroit Lions?
Laken Tomlinson (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.49 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+6.87 EPA): (2:05) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie pass to 21-L.Tomlinson for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET #25-Harris injured on play..
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Detroit Lions a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 14-7 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 2-10 Now 3-10 W
Detroit Lions
Entered 4-8 Now 4-9 L
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