Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 23–17 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 7–10 Washington Commanders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Laken Tomlinson
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:35) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2005-11-27
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Washington Commanders 23–17 on 2005-11-27, overcoming Washington Commanders's 10–7 halftime lead. Laken Tomlinson posted a game-high +11.45 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Chargers | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 23 |
 Washington Commanders | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
(5:27) 10-J.Hall 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
(10:48) 21-L.Tomlinson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(7:29) 8-M.Brunell pass to 89-S.Moss for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
(3:19) 31-R.Cartwright left guard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
(14:14) 10-N.Kaeding 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(3:37) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(14:35) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington CommandersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 5:27FG Points+3
- Yard line
- LAC 20
- Score
- 0-3
(5:27) 10-J.Hall 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 10:48TD Laken TomlinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 1
- Score
- 6-3
(10:48) 21-L.Tomlinson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 10:31XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 7-3
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 7:29TD SMS. MossPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 22
- Score
- 7-9
(7:29) 8-M.Brunell pass to 89-S.Moss for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 7:23XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 7-10
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 3:19TD RCR. CartwrightPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 13
- Score
- 7-16
(3:19) 31-R.Cartwright left guard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 3:14XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 7-17
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 14:14FG NKN. KaedingPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 29
- Score
- 10-17
(14:14) 10-N.Kaeding 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 3:37TD Laken TomlinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 32
- Score
- 16-17
(3:37) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 3:29XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 17-17
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
OT 14:35TD Laken TomlinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 41
- Score
- 23-17
(14:35) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Laken Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +11.45 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 2E. Parker · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +10.24 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
- 3T. Jacobs · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.68 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
- 4K. McCardell · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.96 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 5S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 6M. Brunell · Washington Commanders · Passing · +2.87 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 7A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.19 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 8R. Cartwright · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +2.02 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.02 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
Laken Tomlinson — LAC · Rushing
Laken Tomlinson posted the highest total EPA (+11.45) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 26 counted snaps, they averaged +0.44 EPA per play.
Laken Tomlinson's top snap (+4.31 EPA): (14:35) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 41 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 · 45.8% completion · -0.13 EPA/play · -6.25 total EPA
- M. Brunell (Washington Commanders) · 29 dropbacks · 58.6% completion · +0.10 EPA/play · +2.87 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.037 | -0.074 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.0% | 42.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.153 | +0.099 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.470 | -0.260 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.074 | -0.037 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.8% | 54.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.04 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Washington Commanders: -0.07 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 15 drives, +3.73 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 15 drives, -6.12 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
- Washington Commanders — S. Moss (M. Brunell pass)
- Washington Commanders — R. Cartwright
- Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson
- Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — Justin Hall
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the LAC 20 (Q1 5:27) — (5:27) 10-J.Hall 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q2 10:48) — (10:48) 21-L.Tomlinson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 10:31) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the LAC 22 (Q2 7:29) — (7:29) 8-M.Brunell pass to 89-S.Moss for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 7:23) — 10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the LAC 13 (Q3 3:19) — (3:19) 31-R.Cartwright left guard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 3:14) — 10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the WAS 29 (Q4 14:14) — (14:14) 10-N.Kaeding 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the WAS 32 (Q4 3:37) — (3:37) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 3:29) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
Overtime: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the WAS 41 (OT 14:35) — (14:35) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:12) — (1:12) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Springs (53-M.Washington) at LAC 33. 24-S.Springs to LAC 31 for 2 yards (83-V.Jackson).
- Los Angeles Chargers (OT 14:35) — (14:35) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 0:35) — (:35) 10-J.Hall 52 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 3:37) — (3:37) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (OT 14:56) — (14:56) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates ran ob at WAS 41 for 24 yards.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Los Angeles Chargers (OT 14:35) — (14:35) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 3:37) — (3:37) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 11:27) — (11:27) 10-N.Kaeding 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 11:02) — (11:02) 10-N.Kaeding 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 5:27 · LAC 20 · Score 0-3
(5:27) 10-J.Hall 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 10:48 · WAS 1 · Score 6-3
(10:48) 21-L.Tomlinson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 10:31 · WAS 2 · Score 7-3
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 7:29 · LAC 22 · Score 7-9
(7:29) 8-M.Brunell pass to 89-S.Moss for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 7:23 · LAC 2 · Score 7-10
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 3:19 · LAC 13 · Score 7-16
(3:19) 31-R.Cartwright left guard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 3:14 · LAC 2 · Score 7-17
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 14:14 · WAS 29 · Score 10-17
(14:14) 10-N.Kaeding 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 3:37 · WAS 32 · Score 16-17
(3:37) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 3:29 · WAS 2 · Score 17-17
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — OT 14:35 · WAS 41 · Score 23-17
(14:35) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Laken Tomlinson (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Washington Commanders on 2005-11-27?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Washington Commanders 23-17 in Week 12, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Washington Commanders 3; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Washington Commanders 7; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Washington Commanders 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 10, Washington Commanders 0; Q5: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Washington Commanders 0; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 23, Washington Commanders 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Washington Commanders?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q2 10:48) Washington Commanders touchdown — S. Moss (M. Brunell pass) (Q2 7:29) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Cartwright (Q3 3:19) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q4 3:37) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (OT 14:35) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Hall (Q1 5:27, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q4 14:14, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Washington Commanders?
D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers), 45.8% completion, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -6.25 total passing EPA. M. Brunell (Washington Commanders), 58.6% completion, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +2.87 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Washington Commanders?
Laken Tomlinson (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.45 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 26 snaps. Their top snap (+4.31 EPA): (14:35) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Washington Commanders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 23-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W
Washington Commanders
Entered 5-5 Now 5-6 L
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