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NFL · Week 3 · September 21, 2003 · 12 min read

Baltimore Ravens vs. Los Angeles Chargers: 2003 Week 3 Recap

Ravens defeat Chargers 24–10 in Week 3

Jourdan Lewis led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 24–10 Week 3 finish.

Baltimore Ravens 24 2–1 Winner
Final 24–10
Los Angeles Chargers 10 0–3
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
24–10
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 10–3 Los Angeles Chargers
Top passer
D. Brees
FantasyHQ MVP
Jourdan Lewis
Game date
September 21, 2003

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • Jourdan Lewis
    Jourdan Lewis 24 CAR · 132 YDS · 2 TD +7.5 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Heap 5 REC · 50 YDS · 1 TD +4.7 Fantasy Impact
  • F.Sanders 2 REC · 20 YDS +2.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

  • Denzel Boston +6.5 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Dwight +3.8 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Neal 3 CAR · 7 YDS +1.9 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
Baltimore Ravens 24–10 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 10–3 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Jourdan Lewis
Top passer
D. Brees
Biggest EPA play
(1:43) 31-J.Lewis up the middle to BAL 47 for 3 yards (90-A.Dingle). FUMBLES (90-A.Dingle)…
Game date
2003-09-21

Game summary

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Los Angeles Chargers 24–10 on 2003-09-21. Jourdan Lewis posted a game-high +7.50 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Baltimore Ravens73140024
Los Angeles Chargers3007010

Scoring Map

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

BALBaltimore Ravens
LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 2:46FG
    SCS. Christie

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 6
    Score
    0-3

    (2:46) 8-S.Christie 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.

  2. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 1:43TD
    Jourdan Lewis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 56
    Score
    6-3

    (1:43) 31-J.Lewis up the middle to BAL 47 for 3 yards (90-A.Dingle). FUMBLES (90-A.Dingle), touched at BAL 50, recovered by BAL-39-A.Ricard at 50. 39-A.Ricard for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 1:31XP
    MSM. Stover

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    7-3

    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

  4. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 0:05FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LAC 31
    Score
    10-3

    (:05) 3-M.Stover 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

  5. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 3:07TD
    THT. Heap

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 25
    Score
    16-3

    (3:07) 8-K.Boller pass to 86-T.Heap for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 3:00XP
    MSM. Stover

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    17-3

    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

  7. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 1:24TD
    Jourdan Lewis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 7
    Score
    23-3

    (1:24) 31-J.Lewis up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 1:18XP
    MSM. Stover

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    24-3

    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

  9. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 9:11TD
    Laken Tomlinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    24-9

    (9:11) 21-L.Tomlinson right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 9:06XP
    SCS. Christie

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    24-10

    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).

  1. 1Jourdan LewisJourdan Lewis · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +7.50 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
  2. 2Denzel Boston · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.55 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
  3. 3T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.66 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
  4. 4T. Dwight · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.77 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
  5. 5F. Sanders · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.63 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
  6. 6L. Neal · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +1.90 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
  7. 7E. Parker · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.86 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
  8. 8K. Osgood · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.86 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.86 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Jourdan Lewis

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Jourdan Lewis — BAL · Rushing

Jourdan Lewis posted the highest total EPA (+7.50) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 24 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.

Jourdan Lewis's top snap (+5.74 EPA): (1:43) 31-J.Lewis up the middle to BAL 47 for 3 yards (90-A.Dingle). FUMBLES (90-A.Dingle), touched at BAL 50, recovered by BAL-39-A.Ricard at 50. 39-A.Ricard for 50 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) · 48 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · -0.16 EPA/play · -7.81 total EPA
  • K. Boller (Baltimore Ravens) · 24 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.27 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatBaltimore RavensLos Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play+0.136-0.074
Offensive success rate47.2%46.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.033-0.163
Rush EPA/play+0.201+0.127
Defensive EPA/play+0.074-0.136
Defensive success rate53.6%52.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Baltimore Ravens generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Baltimore Ravens: +0.14 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Los Angeles Chargers: -0.07 EPA/play (35th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, +9.80 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, -7.20 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Jourdan LewisBaltimore Ravens — Jourdan Lewis (Q1 1:43)
  • Baltimore Ravens — T. Heap (K. Boller pass) (Q3 3:07)
  • Jourdan LewisBaltimore Ravens — Jourdan Lewis (Q3 1:24)
  • Laken TomlinsonLos Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson (Q4 9:11)

Field goals

  • Los Angeles Chargers — S. Christie (Q1 2:46)
  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q2 0:05)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the BAL 6 (Q1 2:46) — (2:46) 8-S.Christie 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the LAC 56 (Q1 1:43); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 1:31) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the LAC 31 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 3-M.Stover 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 14–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the LAC 25 (Q3 3:07) — (3:07) 8-K.Boller pass to 86-T.Heap for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 3:00) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the LAC 7 (Q3 1:24) — (1:24) 31-J.Lewis up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 1:18) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the BAL 2 (Q4 9:11) — (9:11) 21-L.Tomlinson right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 9:06) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 1:43) — (1:43) 31-J.Lewis up the middle to BAL 47 for 3 yards (90-A.Dingle). FUMBLES (90-A.Dingle), touched at BAL 50, recovered by BAL-39-A.Ricard at 50. 39-A.Ricard for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.7% · EPA +5.74]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 6:26) — (6:26) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 87-T.Dwight to BAL 23 for 17 yards (20-E.Reed). [WPA +9.5% · EPA +2.37]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 13:52) — (13:52) 9-D.Brees pass to 89-D.Boston to LAC 48 for 40 yards (28-G.Baxter). Penalty on BAL-28-G.Baxter, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +9.1% · EPA +3.70]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 12:47) — (12:47) 9-D.Brees pass to 89-D.Boston ran ob at BAL 35 for 15 yards (56-E.Hartwell). [WPA +7.6% · EPA +1.37]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q3 3:07) — (3:07) 8-K.Boller pass to 86-T.Heap for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.8% · EPA +3.22]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 1:43) — (1:43) 31-J.Lewis up the middle to BAL 47 for 3 yards (90-A.Dingle). FUMBLES (90-A.Dingle), touched at BAL 50, recovered by BAL-39-A.Ricard at 50. 39-A.Ricard for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.7% · EPA +5.74]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 4:17) — (4:17) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 86-G.Mattos INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BAL 4. 20-E.Reed ran ob at BAL 31 for 27 yards. [WPA -4.8% · EPA -4.93]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 1:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 21-L.Tomlinson INTERCEPTED by 55-T.Suggs at LAC 25. 55-T.Suggs ran ob at LAC 14 for 11 yards (9-D.Brees). [WPA -2.9% · EPA -4.39]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 13:52) — (13:52) 9-D.Brees pass to 89-D.Boston to LAC 48 for 40 yards (28-G.Baxter). Penalty on BAL-28-G.Baxter, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +9.1% · EPA +3.70]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 2:46 · BAL 6 · Score 0-3
    (2:46) 8-S.Christie 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
  2. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 1:43 · LAC 56 · Score 6-3
    (1:43) 31-J.Lewis up the middle to BAL 47 for 3 yards (90-A.Dingle). FUMBLES (90-A.Dingle), touched at BAL 50, recovered by BAL-39-A.Ricard at 50. 39-A.Ricard for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 1:31 · LAC 2 · Score 7-3
    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  4. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · LAC 31 · Score 10-3
    (:05) 3-M.Stover 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  5. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 3:07 · LAC 25 · Score 16-3
    (3:07) 8-K.Boller pass to 86-T.Heap for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 3:00 · LAC 2 · Score 17-3
    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  7. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 1:24 · LAC 7 · Score 23-3
    (1:24) 31-J.Lewis up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 1:18 · LAC 2 · Score 24-3
    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  9. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 9:11 · BAL 2 · Score 24-9
    (9:11) 21-L.Tomlinson right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 9:06 · BAL 2 · Score 24-10
    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.

  • Baltimore Ravens earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Jourdan Lewis (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2003-09-21?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Los Angeles Chargers 24-10 in Week 3, 2003.

What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Q1: Baltimore Ravens 7, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 3, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 14, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Final: Baltimore Ravens 24, Los Angeles Chargers 10.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Lewis (Q1 1:43) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Heap (K. Boller pass) (Q3 3:07) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Lewis (Q3 1:24) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q4 9:11) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — S. Christie (Q1 2:46, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs Los Angeles Chargers?

D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers), 58.3% completion, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -7.81 total passing EPA. K. Boller (Baltimore Ravens), 50.0% completion, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.27 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Baltimore Ravens vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Jourdan Lewis (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.50 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 24 snaps. Their top snap (+5.74 EPA): (1:43) 31-J.Lewis up the middle to BAL 47 for 3 yards (90-A.Dingle). FUMBLES (90-A.Dingle), touched at BAL 50, recovered by BAL-39-A.Ricard at 50. 39-A.Ricard for 50 yards, TOUCHDO.

Season records after this game

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L