Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 42–14 Las Vegas Raiders
- Halftime
- Las Vegas Raiders 7–28 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- K. Collins
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:15) 9-D.Brees pass to 84-J.Peelle to LV 10 for 5 yards (24-C.Woodson). FUMBLES (24-C.Wo…
- Game date
- 2004-10-31
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 42–14 on 2004-10-31. D. Brees posted a game-high +24.99 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Las Vegas Raiders | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
 Los Angeles Chargers | 14 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LVLas Vegas Raiders(11:22) 9-D.Brees pass to 84-J.Peelle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(:13) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(10:09) 47-T.Wheatley right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(5:02) 9-D.Brees pass to 86-K.McCardell for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(:42) 9-D.Brees pass to 87-T.Dwight for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(12:10) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(3:12) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(:08) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-D.Jolley for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
LACLos Angeles ChargersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 11:22TD JPJ. PeellePoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 17
- Score
- 0-6
(11:22) 9-D.Brees pass to 84-J.Peelle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 11:14XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 0-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 0:13TD Laken TomlinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 1
- Score
- 0-13
(:13) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 0:08XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 0-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 10:09TD Tyrone Wheatley Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- LAC 5
- Score
- 6-14
(10:09) 47-T.Wheatley right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 10:02XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 7-14
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 5:02TD KMK. McCardellPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 13
- Score
- 7-20
(5:02) 9-D.Brees pass to 86-K.McCardell for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 4:56XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 7-21
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:42TD TDT. DwightPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 23
- Score
- 7-27
(:42) 9-D.Brees pass to 87-T.Dwight for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:36XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 7-28
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 12:10TD AGA. GatesPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 5
- Score
- 7-34
(12:10) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 12:05XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 7-35
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 3:12TD AGA. GatesPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 1
- Score
- 7-41
(3:12) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 3:08XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 7-42
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 0:08TD DJD. JolleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 13
- Score
- 13-42
(:08) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-D.Jolley for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 0:02XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 14-42
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Brees · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +24.99 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 2A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +8.07 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
- 3E. Parker · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.55 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
- 4K. McCardell · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.56 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
- 5
Dillon Gabriel · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.30 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play - 6D. Jolley · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.98 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
- 7T. Dwight · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.72 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.72 EPA/play
- 8K. Collins · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +3.69 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.09 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. Brees — LAC · Passing
D. Brees posted the highest total EPA (+24.99) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.83 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (-3.85 EPA): (5:15) 9-D.Brees pass to 84-J.Peelle to LV 10 for 5 yards (24-C.Woodson). FUMBLES (24-C.Woodson), RECOVERED by LV-23-M.Anderson at LV 9. 23-M.Anderson to LV 9 for no gain (84-J.Peelle). Play Challenged by LAC and Upheld.
Quarterback report card
K. Collins led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K. Collins (Las Vegas Raiders) · 43 dropbacks · 55.8% completion · +0.09 EPA/play · +3.69 total EPA
- D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) · 30 dropbacks · 73.3% completion · +0.83 EPA/play · +24.99 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.031 | +0.340 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.5% | 58.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.086 | +0.851 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.406 | +0.058 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.340 | -0.031 |
| Defensive success rate | 41.2% | 53.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.34 vs +0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Las Vegas Raiders: +0.03 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.34 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +28.88 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, +2.17 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 — J. Peelle (D. Brees pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson
- Las Vegas Raiders — Tyrone Wheatley Jr.
- Los Angeles Chargers — K. McCardell (D. Brees pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — T. Dwight (D. Brees pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (D. Brees pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (D. Brees pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. Jolley (K. Collins pass)
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 17 (Q1 11:22) — (11:22) 9-D.Brees pass to 84-J.Peelle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 11:14) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q1 0:13) — (:13) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 0:08) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q2 10:09) — (10:09) 47-T.Wheatley right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 10:02) — 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 13 (Q2 5:02) — (5:02) 9-D.Brees pass to 86-K.McCardell for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 4:56) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 23 (Q2 0:42) — (:42) 9-D.Brees pass to 87-T.Dwight for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 0:36) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 5 (Q3 12:10) — (12:10) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 12:05) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q3 3:12) — (3:12) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 3:08) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 13 (Q3 0:08) — (:08) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-D.Jolley for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 0:02) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 5:15) — (5:15) 9-D.Brees pass to 84-J.Peelle to LV 10 for 5 yards (24-C.Woodson). FUMBLES (24-C.Woodson), RECOVERED by LV-23-M.Anderson at LV 9. 23-M.Anderson to LV 9 for no gain (84-J.Peelle). Play Challenge
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 12:02) — (12:02) 9-D.Brees pass to 86-K.McCardell to LV 17 for 24 yards (24-C.Woodson).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 2:41) — (2:41) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 84-J.Porter INTERCEPTED by 42-C.Hart at LAC 34. 42-C.Hart to LAC 47 for 13 yards (89-R.Curry).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 10:09) — (10:09) 47-T.Wheatley right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 13:38) — (13:38) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass incomplete to 89-R.Curry.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 5:15) — (5:15) 9-D.Brees pass to 84-J.Peelle to LV 10 for 5 yards (24-C.Woodson). FUMBLES (24-C.Woodson), RECOVERED by LV-23-M.Anderson at LV 9. 23-M.Anderson to LV 9 for no gain (84-J.Peelle). Play Challenge
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 0:08) — (:08) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-D.Jolley for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 0:42) — (:42) 9-D.Brees pass to 87-T.Dwight for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 4:47) — (4:47) 5-K.Collins pass to 19-J.Morant to LAC 23 for 20 yards (20-J.Wilson).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 11:22 · LV 17 · Score 0-6
(11:22) 9-D.Brees pass to 84-J.Peelle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 11:14 · LV 2 · Score 0-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 0:13 · LV 1 · Score 0-13
(:13) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 0:08 · LV 2 · Score 0-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 10:09 · LAC 5 · Score 6-14
(10:09) 47-T.Wheatley right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 10:02 · LAC 2 · Score 7-14
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 5:02 · LV 13 · Score 7-20
(5:02) 9-D.Brees pass to 86-K.McCardell for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 4:56 · LV 2 · Score 7-21
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 0:42 · LV 23 · Score 7-27
(:42) 9-D.Brees pass to 87-T.Dwight for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 0:36 · LV 2 · Score 7-28
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 12:10 · LV 5 · Score 7-34
(12:10) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 12:05 · LV 2 · Score 7-35
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 3:12 · LV 1 · Score 7-41
(3:12) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 3:08 · LV 2 · Score 7-42
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 0:08 · LAC 13 · Score 13-42
(:08) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-D.Jolley for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 0:02 · LAC 2 · Score 14-42
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
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. Brees (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 2004-10-31?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 42-14 in Week 8, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 14, Los Angeles Chargers 42.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Peelle (D. Brees pass) (Q1 11:22) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q1 0:13) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — T. Wheatley (Q2 10:09) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. McCardell (D. Brees pass) (Q2 5:02) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — T. Dwight (D. Brees pass) (Q2 0:42) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (D. Brees pass) (Q3 12:10) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (D. Brees pass) (Q3 3:12) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Jolley (K. Collins pass) (Q3 0:08) 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?
K. Collins (Las Vegas Raiders), 55.8% completion, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +3.69 total passing EPA. D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers), 73.3% completion, +0.83 EPA per dropback, +24.99 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +24.99 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (-3.85 EPA): (5:15) 9-D.Brees pass to 84-J.Peelle to LV 10 for 5 yards (24-C.Woodson). FUMBLES (24-C.Woodson), RECOVERED by LV-23-M.Anderson at LV 9. 23-M.Anderson to LV 9 for no gain (84-J.Pee.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 2-5 Now 2-6 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W
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