Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 48–10 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Buffalo Bills 17–35 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- J. Losman
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:15) 7-J.Losman FUMBLES (Aborted) at BUF 22, RECOVERED by LAC-58-R.Godfrey at BUF 22. 58…
- Game date
- 2005-11-20
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Buffalo Bills 48–10 on 2005-11-20. D. Brees posted a game-high +26.58 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 35 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
 Los Angeles Chargers | 14 | 21 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 48 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills
(9:33) 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.
(6:45) 9-R.Lindell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(:39) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(7:25) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(3:17) 9-D.Brees pass to 41-L.Neal for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(1:30) 7-J.Losman pass to 31-D.Shelton for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(1:17) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete to 21-L.Tomlinson.
(:43) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 87-K.McCardell for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(4:05) 10-N.Kaeding 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(14:18) 10-N.Kaeding 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(4:13) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles ChargersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 9:33TD Laken TomlinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 0-6
(9:33) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 9:31XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 0-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 6:45FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 35
- Score
- 3-7
(6:45) 9-R.Lindell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 0:39TD AGA. GatesPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 27
- Score
- 3-13
(:39) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 0:32XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 3-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 7:25TD EPE. ParkerPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 23
- Score
- 3-20
(7:25) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 7:22XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 3-21
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 3:17TD LNL. NealPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 3-27
(3:17) 9-D.Brees pass to 41-L.Neal for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 3:12XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 3-28
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 1:30TD Points+6
- Yard line
- LAC 3
- Score
- 9-28
(1:30) 7-J.Losman pass to 31-D.Shelton for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 1:23XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 10-28
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 1:17TD Laken TomlinsonPoints+7
- Yard line
- BUF 83
- Score
- 10-28
(1:17) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete to 21-L.Tomlinson.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:43TD KMK. McCardellPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 29
- Score
- 10-34
(:43) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 87-K.McCardell for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:37XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 10-35
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 4:05FG NKN. KaedingPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 10
- Score
- 10-38
(4:05) 10-N.Kaeding 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 14:18FG NKN. KaedingPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 20
- Score
- 10-41
(14:18) 10-N.Kaeding 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 4:13TD Malik TurnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 8
- Score
- 10-47
(4:13) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 4:06XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 10-48
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).
- 1D. Brees · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +26.58 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 2L. Evans · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +8.27 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.07 EPA/play
- 3K. McCardell · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.83 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
- 4A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.71 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
- 5E. Parker · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.23 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.81 EPA/play
- 6E. Moulds · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.95 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 7Malik Turner · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +3.72 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 8L. Neal · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.60 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.72 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 (+26.58) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.78 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (+4.31 EPA): (:43) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 87-K.McCardell for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-4.97 EPA): J. Losman — (7:15) 7-J.Losman FUMBLES (Aborted) at BUF 22, RECOVERED by LAC-58-R.Godfrey at BUF 22. 58-R.Godfrey to BUF 22 for no gain (21-W.McGahee).
Quarterback report card
J. Losman led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Losman (Buffalo Bills) · 43 dropbacks · 46.5% completion · -0.25 EPA/play · -10.63 total EPA
- D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) · 34 dropbacks · 82.4% completion · +0.78 EPA/play · +26.58 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.041 | +0.405 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.2% | 59.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.247 | +0.782 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.184 | +0.133 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.405 | +0.041 |
| Defensive success rate | 40.5% | 53.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.41 vs -0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: -0.04 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.41 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 10 drives, -3.16 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +33.99 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (D. Brees pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — E. Parker (D. Brees pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — L. Neal (D. Brees pass)
- Buffalo Bills — Drew Shelton (J. Losman pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — K. McCardell (D. Brees pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Malik Turner
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q1 9:33) — (9:33) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 9:31) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the LAC 35 (Q1 6:45) — (6:45) 9-R.Lindell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the BUF 27 (Q1 0:39) — (:39) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 0:32) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 21–14. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the BUF 23 (Q2 7:25) — (7:25) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 7:22) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the BUF 2 (Q2 3:17) — (3:17) 9-D.Brees pass to 41-L.Neal for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 3:12) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q2 1:30) — (1:30) 7-J.Losman pass to 31-D.Shelton for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 1:23) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the BUF 83 (Q2 1:17) — (1:17) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete to 21-L.Tomlinson.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the BUF 29 (Q2 0:43) — (:43) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 87-K.McCardell for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 0:37) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the BUF 10 (Q3 4:05) — (4:05) 10-N.Kaeding 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the BUF 20 (Q4 14:18) — (14:18) 10-N.Kaeding 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the BUF 8 (Q4 4:13) — (4:13) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 4:06) — 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 (Q1 0:39) — (:39) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 14:19) — (14:19) 9-D.Brees pass to 82-R.Caldwell to BUF 24 for 39 yards (23-T.Vincent).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 9:33) — (9:33) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 6:45) — (6:45) 9-R.Lindell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 7:15) — (7:15) 7-J.Losman FUMBLES (Aborted) at BUF 22, RECOVERED by LAC-58-R.Godfrey at BUF 22. 58-R.Godfrey to BUF 22 for no gain (21-W.McGahee).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 7:15) — (7:15) 7-J.Losman FUMBLES (Aborted) at BUF 22, RECOVERED by LAC-58-R.Godfrey at BUF 22. 58-R.Godfrey to BUF 22 for no gain (21-W.McGahee).
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 13:26) — (13:26) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass to 83-L.Evans to LAC 14 for 42 yards (42-C.Hart). Penalty on LAC-42-C.Hart, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 0:43) — (:43) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 87-K.McCardell for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 0:39) — (:39) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 9:33 · BUF 1 · Score 0-6
(9:33) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 9:31 · BUF 2 · Score 0-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 6:45 · LAC 35 · Score 3-7
(6:45) 9-R.Lindell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 0:39 · BUF 27 · Score 3-13
(:39) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 0:32 · BUF 2 · Score 3-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 7:25 · BUF 23 · Score 3-20
(7:25) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 7:22 · BUF 2 · Score 3-21
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 3:17 · BUF 2 · Score 3-27
(3:17) 9-D.Brees pass to 41-L.Neal for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 3:12 · BUF 2 · Score 3-28
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 1:30 · LAC 3 · Score 9-28
(1:30) 7-J.Losman pass to 31-D.Shelton for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 1:23 · LAC 2 · Score 10-28
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+7) — Q2 1:17 · BUF 83 · Score 10-28
(1:17) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete to 21-L.Tomlinson. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 0:43 · BUF 29 · Score 10-34
(:43) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 87-K.McCardell for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 0:37 · BUF 2 · Score 10-35
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 4:05 · BUF 10 · Score 10-38
(4:05) 10-N.Kaeding 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 14:18 · BUF 20 · Score 10-41
(14:18) 10-N.Kaeding 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 4:13 · BUF 8 · Score 10-47
(4:13) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 4:06 · BUF 2 · Score 10-48
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.
- D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2005-11-20?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Buffalo Bills 48-10 in Week 11, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 3, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Q2: Buffalo Bills 14, Los Angeles Chargers 21; Q3: Buffalo Bills 0, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q4: Buffalo Bills 0, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Final: Buffalo Bills 10, Los Angeles Chargers 48.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q1 9:33) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (D. Brees pass) (Q1 0:39) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — E. Parker (D. Brees pass) (Q2 7:25) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Neal (D. Brees pass) (Q2 3:17) Buffalo Bills touchdown — D. Shelton (J. Losman pass) (Q2 1:30) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. McCardell (D. Brees pass) (Q2 0:43) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Turner (Q4 4:13) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q1 6:45, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q3 4:05, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q4 14:18, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Chargers?
J. Losman (Buffalo Bills), 46.5% completion, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -10.63 total passing EPA. D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers), 82.4% completion, +0.78 EPA per dropback, +26.58 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Chargers?
D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +26.58 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+4.31 EPA): (:43) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 87-K.McCardell for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 5-4 Now 6-4 W
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