Chargers 17–6 Panthers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 7, 2004

Quick answer

Winner: Los Angeles Chargers
Final score: Los Angeles Chargers 17–6 Carolina Panthers
Halftime: Halftime score unavailable
FantasyHQ MVP: A. Gates
Top passer: J. Delhomme
Biggest EPA play: (8:14) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle to LAC 32 for no gain (30-M.Minter). FUMBLES (30-M.Min…
Game date: 2004-10-24

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Carolina Panthers 17–6 on 2004-10-24. A. Gates posted a game-high +7.32 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Los Angeles Chargers	0	10	7	0	0	17
Carolina Panthers	6	0	0	0	0	6

Scoring Map

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

LACLos Angeles Chargers

+3LAC 10

+3LAC 4

+3CAR 26

CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 8:23FG
JKJ. Kasay
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 10
Score
0-3
(8:23) 4-J.Kasay 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 3:31FG
JKJ. Kasay
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 4
Score
0-6
(3:31) 4-J.Kasay 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 8:19TD
Laken Tomlinson
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 8
Score
6-6
(8:19) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 8:13XP
NKN. Kaeding
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
7-6
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 2:41FG
NKN. Kaeding
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 26
Score
10-6
(2:41) 10-N.Kaeding 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 1:47TD
JCJ. Chatman
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 5
Score
16-6
(1:47) 24-J.Chatman right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 1:42XP
NKN. Kaeding
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
17-6
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.32 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
2D. Brees · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +6.01 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
3J. Chatman · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +5.32 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
4E. Parker · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.82 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
5K. McCardell · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.25 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
6K. Colbert · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.51 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
7Malik Muhammad · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.69 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
8B. Hoover · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +1.78 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.07 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

A. Gates — LAC · Receiving

A. Gates posted the highest total EPA (+7.32) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.05 EPA per play.

A. Gates's top snap (+1.64 EPA): (8:44) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates to CAR 44 for 10 yards (30-M.Minter).

Biggest single play (-4.42 EPA): Laken Tomlinson — (8:14) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle to LAC 32 for no gain (30-M.Minter). FUMBLES (30-M.Minter), RECOVERED by CAR-55-D.Morgan at LAC 34.

Quarterback report card

J. Delhomme led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 40 dropbacks · 42.5% completion · -0.15 EPA/play · -5.92 total EPA
D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) · 35 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +0.17 EPA/play · +6.01 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Los Angeles Chargers	Carolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.073	-0.099
Offensive success rate	46.2%	44.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.172	-0.148
Rush EPA/play	+0.022	-0.071
Defensive EPA/play	+0.099	-0.073
Defensive success rate	55.8%	53.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Los Angeles Chargers: +0.07 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
Carolina Panthers: -0.10 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)

Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, -8.50 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +5.66 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 — Laken Tomlinson (Q3 8:19)
Los Angeles Chargers — J. Chatman (Q4 1:47)

Field goals

Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q1 8:23)
Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q1 3:31)
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q3 2:41)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 6–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the LAC 10 (Q1 8:23) — (8:23) 4-J.Kasay 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the LAC 4 (Q1 3:31) — (3:31) 4-J.Kasay 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CAR 8 (Q3 8:19) — (8:19) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 8:13) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CAR 26 (Q3 2:41) — (2:41) 10-N.Kaeding 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CAR 5 (Q4 1:47) — (1:47) 24-J.Chatman right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 1:42) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 3:05) — (3:05) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker to LAC 40 for 16 yards (28-C.Branch). [WPA +15.1% · EPA +1.59]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 3:24) — (3:24) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass incomplete to 87-M.Muhammad (25-J.Fletcher). [WPA -13.9% · EPA -2.58]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 4:45) — (4:45) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 86-K.Mangum to LAC 25 for 15 yards (23-Q.Jammer). [WPA +12.6% · EPA +0.90]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 8:14) — (8:14) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle to LAC 32 for no gain (30-M.Minter). FUMBLES (30-M.Minter), RECOVERED by CAR-55-D.Morgan at LAC 34. [WPA -12.2% · EPA -4.42]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 4:45) — (4:45) (Shotgun) PENALTY on CAR-79-D.Brzezinski, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at LAC 25 - No Play. [WPA -12.0% · EPA -0.72]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 8:14) — (8:14) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle to LAC 32 for no gain (30-M.Minter). FUMBLES (30-M.Minter), RECOVERED by CAR-55-D.Morgan at LAC 34. [WPA -12.2% · EPA -4.42]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 2:19) — (2:19) 24-J.Chatman left guard to CAR 8 for 52 yards (24-R.Manning). [WPA +8.8% · EPA +3.65]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:47) — (1:47) 24-J.Chatman right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld. [WPA +3.7% · EPA +3.63]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 2:40) — (2:40) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker to LAC 36 for 18 yards (42-T.Tillman). PENALTY on CAR-20-C.Gamble, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at LAC 36. [WPA +6.5% · EPA +3.31]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 8:23 · LAC 10 · Score 0-3
(8:23) 4-J.Kasay 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 3:31 · LAC 4 · Score 0-6
(3:31) 4-J.Kasay 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 8:19 · CAR 8 · Score 6-6
(8:19) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 8:13 · CAR 2 · Score 7-6
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 2:41 · CAR 26 · Score 10-6
(2:41) 10-N.Kaeding 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 1:47 · CAR 5 · Score 16-6
(1:47) 24-J.Chatman right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 1:42 · CAR 2 · Score 17-6
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

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.
A. Gates (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Carolina Panthers on 2004-10-24?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Carolina Panthers 17-6 in Week 7, 2004.

What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Carolina Panthers?

Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Carolina Panthers 6; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 10, Carolina Panthers 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Carolina Panthers 0; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 17, Carolina Panthers 6.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Carolina Panthers?

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q3 8:19) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Chatman (Q4 1:47) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q1 8:23, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q1 3:31, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q3 2:41, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Carolina Panthers?

J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 42.5% completion, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -5.92 total passing EPA. D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers), 60.0% completion, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +6.01 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Carolina Panthers?

A. Gates (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.32 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+1.64 EPA): (8:44) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates to CAR 44 for 10 yards (30-M.Minter)..

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W

Carolina Panthers

Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Carolina Panthers: 2004 Week 7 Recap

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

Top fantasy performers · Panthers

Quick answer

Game summary