Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 43–17 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 7–20 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:07) 2-A.Brooks sacked at NO 40 for 0 yards (53-S.Foley). FUMBLES (53-S.Foley), RECOVERE…
- Game date
- 2004-11-07
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the New Orleans Saints 43–17 on 2004-11-07. D. Brees posted a game-high +18.00 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 17 |
 Los Angeles Chargers | 14 | 6 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 43 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints(9:55) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LAC-85-A.Gates, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(5:34) 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.
(13:06) 10-N.Kaeding 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(8:22) 26-D.McAllister up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
(3:20) 10-N.Kaeding 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(8:45) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks up the middle to NO 22 for 15 yards (95-S.Phillips). PENALTY on NO-72-W.Gandy, Offensive Holding, 7 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY - No Play.
(3:18) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(2:09) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(13:56) 3-J.Carney 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
(7:13) 9-D.Brees pass to 81-K.Osgood for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(4:10) 2-A.Brooks pass to 82-B.Williams for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
LACLos Angeles ChargersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 9:55TD AGA. GatesPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 12
- Score
- 0-6
(9:55) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LAC-85-A.Gates, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 9:50XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 0-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 5:34TD Laken TomlinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 0-13
(5:34) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 5:29XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 0-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 13:06FG NKN. KaedingPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 22
- Score
- 0-17
(13:06) 10-N.Kaeding 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 8:22TD DMD. McAllisterPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 6-17
(8:22) 26-D.McAllister up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 8:12XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 7-17
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 3:20FG NKN. KaedingPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 9
- Score
- 7-20
(3:20) 10-N.Kaeding 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 8:45Safety ABA. BrooksPoints+2
- Yard line
- LAC 93
- Score
- 7-22
(8:45) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks up the middle to NO 22 for 15 yards (95-S.Phillips). PENALTY on NO-72-W.Gandy, Offensive Holding, 7 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY - No Play.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 3:18TD AGA. GatesPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 7
- Score
- 7-28
(3:18) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 3:15XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 7-29
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 2:09TD AGA. GatesPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 7-35
(2:09) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 2:04XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 7-36
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 13:56FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 19
- Score
- 10-36
(13:56) 3-J.Carney 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 7:13TD KOK. OsgoodPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 12
- Score
- 10-42
(7:13) 9-D.Brees pass to 81-K.Osgood for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 7:06XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 10-43
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 4:10TD Bucky WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 6
- Score
- 16-43
(4:10) 2-A.Brooks pass to 82-B.Williams for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 4:04XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 17-43
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Brees · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +18.00 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 2Bucky Williams · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +9.36 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.87 EPA/play
- 3K. McCardell · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.56 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
- 4A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.66 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
- 5J. Chatman · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +5.94 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 6J. Pathon · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.66 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
- 7Laken Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.03 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 8K. Osgood · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.51 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.75 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 (+18.00) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.45 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (+2.99 EPA): (2:16) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete to 85-A.Gates. PENALTY on NO-52-S.Hodge, Defensive Pass Interference, 33 yards, enforced at NO 35 - No Play.
Biggest single play (-4.58 EPA): A. Brooks — (3:07) 2-A.Brooks sacked at NO 40 for 0 yards (53-S.Foley). FUMBLES (53-S.Foley), RECOVERED by LAC-54-S.Cooper at NO 40. 54-S.Cooper to NO 40 for no gain (61-M.Holland). Penalty on NO-82-B.Williams, O
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) · 40 dropbacks · 55.0% completion · +0.45 EPA/play · +18.00 total EPA
- A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) · 35 dropbacks · 45.7% completion · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.45 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.068 | +0.330 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.1% | 59.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.078 | +0.409 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.228 | +0.206 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.330 | -0.068 |
| Defensive success rate | 40.4% | 47.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.33 vs +0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.07 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.33 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, +29.39 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 9 drives, +5.00 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (D. Brees pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson
- New Orleans Saints — D. McAllister
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (D. Brees pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (D. Brees pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — K. Osgood (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Bucky Williams (A. Brooks pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
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 NO 12 (Q1 9:55); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 9:50) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q1 5:34) — (5:34) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 5:29) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–6. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the NO 22 (Q2 13:06) — (13:06) 10-N.Kaeding 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q2 8:22) — (8:22) 26-D.McAllister up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 8:12) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the NO 9 (Q2 3:20) — (3:20) 10-N.Kaeding 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 16–0. Los Angeles Chargers registered a safety from the LAC 93 (Q3 8:45); Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NO 7 (Q3 3:18) — (3:18) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 3:15) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q3 2:09) — (2:09) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 2:04) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–7. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the LAC 19 (Q4 13:56) — (13:56) 3-J.Carney 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NO 12 (Q4 7:13) — (7:13) 9-D.Brees pass to 81-K.Osgood for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 7:06) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the LAC 6 (Q4 4:10) — (4:10) 2-A.Brooks pass to 82-B.Williams for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 4:04) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 11:52) — (11:52) (Punt formation) 24-J.Chatman up the middle to NO 31 for 22 yards (25-F.McAfee).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 8:35) — (8:35) 87-T.Dwight left end to NO 22 for 48 yards (43-M.McKenzie).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 87-J.Horn INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Wilson at LAC 25. 20-J.Wilson to LAC 37 for 12 yards (61-M.Holland).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 9:50) — 10-N.Kaeding kicks 58 yards from LAC 15 to NO 27. 84-M.Lewis to NO 46 for 19 yards (31-H.Milligan, 57-Z.Moreno).
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 12:42) — (12:42) 3-J.Carney 46 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 3:07) — (3:07) 2-A.Brooks sacked at NO 40 for 0 yards (53-S.Foley). FUMBLES (53-S.Foley), RECOVERED by LAC-54-S.Cooper at NO 40. 54-S.Cooper to NO 40 for no gain (61-M.Holland). Penalty on NO-82-B.Williams, O
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 12:42) — (12:42) 3-J.Carney 46 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 87-J.Horn INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Wilson at LAC 25. 20-J.Wilson to LAC 37 for 12 yards (61-M.Holland).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 11:52) — (11:52) (Punt formation) 24-J.Chatman up the middle to NO 31 for 22 yards (25-F.McAfee).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 9:55 · NO 12 · Score 0-6
(9:55) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LAC-85-A.Gates, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 9:50 · NO 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 5:34 · NO 1 · Score 0-13
(5:34) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 5:29 · NO 2 · Score 0-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 13:06 · NO 22 · Score 0-17
(13:06) 10-N.Kaeding 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 8:22 · LAC 2 · Score 6-17
(8:22) 26-D.McAllister up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 8:12 · LAC 2 · Score 7-17
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 3:20 · NO 9 · Score 7-20
(3:20) 10-N.Kaeding 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers Safety (+2) — Q3 8:45 · LAC 93 · Score 7-22
(8:45) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks up the middle to NO 22 for 15 yards (95-S.Phillips). PENALTY on NO-72-W.Gandy, Offensive Holding, 7 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY - No Play. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 3:18 · NO 7 · Score 7-28
(3:18) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 3:15 · NO 2 · Score 7-29
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 2:09 · NO 2 · Score 7-35
(2:09) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 2:04 · NO 2 · Score 7-36
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 13:56 · LAC 19 · Score 10-36
(13:56) 3-J.Carney 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 7:13 · NO 12 · Score 10-42
(7:13) 9-D.Brees pass to 81-K.Osgood for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 7:06 · NO 2 · Score 10-43
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 4:10 · LAC 6 · Score 16-43
(4:10) 2-A.Brooks pass to 82-B.Williams for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 4:04 · LAC 2 · Score 17-43
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
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 New Orleans Saints vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2004-11-07?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the New Orleans Saints 43-17 in Week 9, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 0, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Q2: New Orleans Saints 7, Los Angeles Chargers 6; Q3: New Orleans Saints 0, Los Angeles Chargers 16; Q4: New Orleans Saints 10, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Final: New Orleans Saints 17, Los Angeles Chargers 43.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (D. Brees pass) (Q1 9:55) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q1 5:34) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. McAllister (Q2 8:22) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (D. Brees pass) (Q3 3:18) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (D. Brees pass) (Q3 2:09) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Osgood (D. Brees pass) (Q4 7:13) New Orleans Saints touchdown — B. Williams (A. Brooks pass) (Q4 4:10) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q2 13:06, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q2 3:20, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q4 13:56, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Los Angeles Chargers?
D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers), 55.0% completion, +0.45 EPA per dropback, +18.00 total passing EPA. A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints), 45.7% completion, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.45 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Los Angeles Chargers?
D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.00 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+2.99 EPA): (2:16) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete to 85-A.Gates. PENALTY on NO-52-S.Hodge, Defensive Pass Interference, 33 yards, enforced at NO 35 - No Play..
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 5-3 Now 6-3 W
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