Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 21–14 Las Vegas Raiders
- Halftime
- Tied 14–14 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Laken Tomlinson
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- 5-M.Scifres kicks 60 yards from LAC 25 to LV 15. 85-D.Gabriel for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2003-12-28
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 21–14 on 2003-12-28. Laken Tomlinson posted a game-high +10.78 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Las Vegas Raiders | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
 Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
(7:48) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(4:56) 2-D.Bennett punts 45 yards to LV 20, Center-50-D.Binn. 31-P.Buchanon for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(:49) 9-D.Brees pass to 89-D.Boston for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
5-M.Scifres kicks 60 yards from LAC 25 to LV 15. 85-D.Gabriel for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(11:47) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 2 yards, 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 7:48TD Laken TomlinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 0-6
(7:48) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 7:44XP SCS. ChristiePoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 0-7
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 4:56TD PBP. BuchanonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 65
- Score
- 6-7
(4:56) 2-D.Bennett punts 45 yards to LV 20, Center-50-D.Binn. 31-P.Buchanon for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 4:39XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 7-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:49TD DBDenzel BostonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 18
- Score
- 7-13
(:49) 9-D.Brees pass to 89-D.Boston for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:43XP SCS. ChristiePoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 7-14
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 0:38TD Dillon GabrielPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 25
- Score
- 13-14
5-M.Scifres kicks 60 yards from LAC 25 to LV 15. 85-D.Gabriel for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 0:24XP 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 11:47TD Laken TomlinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 14-20
(11:47) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 11:42XP SCS. ChristiePoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 14-21
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).
- 1Laken Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +10.78 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 2Denzel Boston · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.84 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 3
Lonnie Johnson Jr. · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +1.94 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.94 EPA/play - 4R. Mirer · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +1.71 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 5A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.68 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 6
Tyrone Wheatley Jr. · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +0.96 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play - 7
Trent Brown · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +0.49 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play - 8Z. Crockett · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +0.20 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.02 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 · Rushing
Laken Tomlinson posted the highest total EPA (+10.78) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.
Laken Tomlinson's top snap (+2.29 EPA): (:59) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle pushed ob at LV 18 for 27 yards (33-A.Dorsett). Penalty on LV-95-L.Bromell, Defensive Offside, declined.
Biggest single play (+6.87 EPA): M. Scifres — 5-M.Scifres kicks 60 yards from LAC 25 to LV 15. 85-D.Gabriel for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
D. Brees led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) · 32 dropbacks · 46.9% completion · -0.37 EPA/play · -11.71 total EPA
- R. Mirer (Las Vegas Raiders) · 16 dropbacks · 25.0% completion · -0.78 EPA/play · -12.53 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.177 | -0.089 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.0% | 43.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.656 | -0.366 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.037 | +0.249 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.089 | +0.177 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.0% | 59.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.09 vs -0.18), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Las Vegas Raiders: -0.18 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: -0.09 EPA/play (32nd percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 15 drives, -8.31 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 14 drives, -13.83 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson
- Las Vegas Raiders — P. Buchanon
- Los Angeles Chargers — Denzel Boston (D. Brees pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — Dillon Gabriel
- Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson
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 LV 2 (Q1 7:48) — (7:48) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 7:44) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 14–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 65 (Q2 4:56) — (4:56) 2-D.Bennett punts 45 yards to LV 20, Center-50-D.Binn. 31-P.Buchanon for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 4:39) — 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 18 (Q2 0:49) — (:49) 9-D.Brees pass to 89-D.Boston for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 0:43) — 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 25 (Q2 0:38) — 5-M.Scifres kicks 60 yards from LAC 25 to LV 15. 85-D.Gabriel for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 0:24) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 2 (Q4 11:47) — (11:47) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 11:42) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 0:38) — 5-M.Scifres kicks 60 yards from LAC 25 to LV 15. 85-D.Gabriel for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 4:56) — (4:56) 2-D.Bennett punts 45 yards to LV 20, Center-50-D.Binn. 31-P.Buchanon for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 11:47) — (11:47) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 0:59) — (:59) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle pushed ob at LV 18 for 27 yards (33-A.Dorsett). Penalty on LV-95-L.Bromell, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 14:05) — (14:05) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle pushed ob at LV 28 for 35 yards (21-N.Asomugha).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 0:38) — 5-M.Scifres kicks 60 yards from LAC 25 to LV 15. 85-D.Gabriel for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 4:56) — (4:56) 2-D.Bennett punts 45 yards to LV 20, Center-50-D.Binn. 31-P.Buchanon for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 0:49) — (:49) 9-D.Brees pass to 89-D.Boston for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 1:13) — (1:13) 17-T.Martin pass incomplete (75-M.Wiley).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 7:48 · LV 2 · Score 0-6
(7:48) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 7:44 · LV 2 · Score 0-7
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 4:56 · LV 65 · Score 6-7
(4:56) 2-D.Bennett punts 45 yards to LV 20, Center-50-D.Binn. 31-P.Buchanon for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 4:39 · LAC 2 · Score 7-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 0:49 · LV 18 · Score 7-13
(:49) 9-D.Brees pass to 89-D.Boston for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 0:43 · LV 2 · Score 7-14
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 0:38 · LAC 25 · Score 13-14
5-M.Scifres kicks 60 yards from LAC 25 to LV 15. 85-D.Gabriel for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 0:24 · 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 11:47 · LV 2 · Score 14-20
(11:47) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 11:42 · LV 2 · Score 14-21
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.
- 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 Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2003-12-28?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 21-14 in Week 17, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 14, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 14, Los Angeles Chargers 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q1 7:48) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — P. Buchanon (Q2 4:56) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Boston (D. Brees pass) (Q2 0:49) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Gabriel (Q2 0:38) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q4 11:47) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers), 46.9% completion, -0.37 EPA per dropback, -11.71 total passing EPA. R. Mirer (Las Vegas Raiders), 25.0% completion, -0.78 EPA per dropback, -12.53 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Laken Tomlinson (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.78 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+2.29 EPA): (:59) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle pushed ob at LV 18 for 27 yards (33-A.Dorsett). Penalty on LV-95-L.Bromell, Defensive Offside, declined..
Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 21-14 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 4-11 Now 4-12 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 3-12 Now 4-12 W
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