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NFL · Week 13 · December 4, 2005 · 12 min read

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Chargers: 2005 Week 13 Recap

Chargers defeat Raiders 34–10 in Week 13

D.Brees led Fantasy Impact as Chargers prevailed in a 10–34 Week 13 finish.

Las Vegas Raiders 10 4–8
Final 10–34
Los Angeles Chargers 34 8–4 Winner
Winner
Los Angeles Chargers
Final score
10–34
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 10–17 Los Angeles Chargers
Top passer
K. Collins
FantasyHQ MVP
D.Brees
Game date
December 4, 2005

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • Joey Porter Jr.
    Joey Porter Jr. 6 REC · 50 YDS +4.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Riley Moss
    Riley Moss 7 REC · 74 YDS +4.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Dillon Gabriel
    Dillon Gabriel 2 REC · 28 YDS +4.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

  • D.Brees 17/24 · 148 YDS · 2 TD +6.5 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Gates 4 REC · 51 YDS · 1 TD +6.4 Fantasy Impact
  • K.McCardell 4 REC · 60 YDS +6.4 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Los Angeles Chargers
Final score
Los Angeles Chargers 34–10 Las Vegas Raiders
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 10–17 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
D. Brees
Top passer
K. Collins
Biggest EPA play
(6:45) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 83-C.Anderson INTERCEPTED by 42-C.Hart at LAC 30. 42-…
Game date
2005-12-04

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 34–10 on 2005-12-04. D. Brees posted a game-high +6.47 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Las Vegas Raiders3700010
Los Angeles Chargers314710034

Scoring Map

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

LVLas Vegas Raiders
LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 11:37FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LAC 19
    Score
    3-0

    (11:37) 11-S.Janikowski 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  2. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 8:53FG
    NKN. Kaeding

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 23
    Score
    3-3

    (8:53) 10-N.Kaeding 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

  3. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 11:21TD
    AGA. Gates

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 6
    Score
    3-9

    (11:21) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete to 85-A.Gates. Play Challenged by LAC and REVERSED. 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 11:14XP
    NKN. Kaeding

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    3-10

    10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

  5. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 7:04TD
    Calvin Anderson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 16
    Score
    9-10

    (7:04) 5-K.Collins pass to 83-C.Anderson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 6:59XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    10-10

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  7. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 0:22TD
    Malik Turner

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    10-16

    (:22) 33-M.Turner right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 0:18XP
    NKN. Kaeding

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    10-17

    10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

  9. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q3 4:59TD
    EPE. Parker

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 1
    Score
    10-23

    (4:59) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q3 4:55XP
    NKN. Kaeding

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    10-24

    10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

  11. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 13:36FG
    NKN. Kaeding

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 14
    Score
    10-27

    (13:36) 10-N.Kaeding 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

  12. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 6:45TD
    Cam Hart

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 48
    Score
    10-33

    (6:45) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 83-C.Anderson INTERCEPTED by 42-C.Hart at LAC 30. 42-C.Hart for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 6:29XP
    NKN. Kaeding

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    10-34

    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).

  1. 1D. Brees · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +6.47 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
  2. 2A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.39 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
  3. 3K. McCardell · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.37 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
  4. 4Joey Porter Jr.Joey Porter Jr. · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.41 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
  5. 5Riley MossRiley Moss · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.16 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
  6. 6Dillon GabrielDillon Gabriel · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.12 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.06 EPA/play
  7. 7Ryan WilliamsRyan Williams · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.44 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.44 EPA/play
  8. 8E. Parker · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.30 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.10 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 (+6.47) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 24 counted snaps, they averaged +0.27 EPA per play.

D. Brees's top snap (+2.64 EPA): (3:18) 9-D.Brees pass to 87-K.McCardell to LV 34 for 27 yards (21-N.Asomugha). Penalty on LV-27-F.Washington, Illegal Contact, declined.

Biggest single play (-9.28 EPA): K. Collins — (6:45) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 83-C.Anderson INTERCEPTED by 42-C.Hart at LAC 30. 42-C.Hart for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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 · 51.2% completion · -0.13 EPA/play · -5.66 total EPA
  • D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) · 24 dropbacks · 70.8% completion · +0.27 EPA/play · +6.47 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLas Vegas RaidersLos Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play-0.127+0.165
Offensive success rate48.6%51.9%
Pass EPA/play-0.132+0.270
Rush EPA/play-0.532-0.042
Defensive EPA/play-0.165+0.127
Defensive success rate48.1%51.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs -0.13), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Las Vegas Raiders: -0.13 EPA/play (21st percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
  • Los Angeles Chargers: +0.17 EPA/play (87th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
  • Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, +12.70 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, -9.39 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 — A. Gates (D. Brees pass) (Q2 11:21)
  • Calvin AndersonLas Vegas Raiders — Calvin Anderson (K. Collins pass) (Q2 7:04)
  • Malik TurnerLos Angeles Chargers — Malik Turner (Q2 0:22)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — E. Parker (D. Brees pass) (Q3 4:59)
  • Cam HartLos Angeles Chargers — Cam Hart (Q4 6:45)

Field goals

  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q1 11:37)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q1 8:53)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q4 13:36)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 19 (Q1 11:37) — (11:37) 11-S.Janikowski 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 23 (Q1 8:53) — (8:53) 10-N.Kaeding 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 6 (Q2 11:21) — (11:21) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete to 85-A.Gates. Play Challenged by LAC and REVERSED. 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 11:14) — 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 16 (Q2 7:04) — (7:04) 5-K.Collins pass to 83-C.Anderson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 6:59) — 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 2 (Q2 0:22) — (:22) 33-M.Turner right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 0:18) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q3 4:59) — (4:59) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 4:55) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point 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 LV 14 (Q4 13:36) — (13:36) 10-N.Kaeding 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 48 (Q4 6:45) — (6:45) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 83-C.Anderson INTERCEPTED by 42-C.Hart at LAC 30. 42-C.Hart for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 6:29) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 0:37) — (:37) 34-L.Jordan up the middle to LV 36 for 2 yards (42-C.Hart). FUMBLES (42-C.Hart), RECOVERED by LAC-58-R.Godfrey at LV 34. 58-R.Godfrey to LV 34 for no gain (62-A.Treu). [WPA -12.3% · EPA -3.88]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 4:42) — (4:42) 5-K.Collins sacked at LAC 44 for -11 yards (78-D.Scott). [WPA -11.5% · EPA -3.42]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 11:05) — (11:05) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 21-L.Tomlinson to LV 43 for 16 yards (22-R.Hill, 30-S.Schweigert). [WPA +10.4% · EPA +2.10]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 7:04) — (7:04) 5-K.Collins pass to 83-C.Anderson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.4% · EPA +2.89]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 14:10) — (14:10) 5-K.Collins pass to 85-D.Gabriel to LAC 44 for 21 yards (29-D.Florence). [WPA +7.5% · EPA +2.80]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 6:45) — (6:45) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 83-C.Anderson INTERCEPTED by 42-C.Hart at LAC 30. 42-C.Hart for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -1.4% · EPA -9.28]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 0:37) — (:37) 34-L.Jordan up the middle to LV 36 for 2 yards (42-C.Hart). FUMBLES (42-C.Hart), RECOVERED by LAC-58-R.Godfrey at LV 34. 58-R.Godfrey to LV 34 for no gain (62-A.Treu). [WPA -12.3% · EPA -3.88]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 7:54) — (7:54) 5-K.Collins pass to 86-R.Williams to LAC 16 for 34 yards (42-C.Hart). [WPA +7.1% · EPA +3.44]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 4:42) — (4:42) 5-K.Collins sacked at LAC 44 for -11 yards (78-D.Scott). [WPA -11.5% · EPA -3.42]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 11:37 · LAC 19 · Score 3-0
    (11:37) 11-S.Janikowski 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  2. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 8:53 · LV 23 · Score 3-3
    (8:53) 10-N.Kaeding 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  3. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 11:21 · LV 6 · Score 3-9
    (11:21) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete to 85-A.Gates. Play Challenged by LAC and REVERSED. 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 11:14 · LV 2 · Score 3-10
    10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  5. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 7:04 · LAC 16 · Score 9-10
    (7:04) 5-K.Collins pass to 83-C.Anderson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 6:59 · LAC 2 · Score 10-10
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  7. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 0:22 · LV 2 · Score 10-16
    (:22) 33-M.Turner right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 0:18 · LV 2 · Score 10-17
    10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  9. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 4:59 · LV 1 · Score 10-23
    (4:59) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 4:55 · LV 2 · Score 10-24
    10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  11. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 13:36 · LV 14 · Score 10-27
    (13:36) 10-N.Kaeding 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  12. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 6:45 · LAC 48 · Score 10-33
    (6:45) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 83-C.Anderson INTERCEPTED by 42-C.Hart at LAC 30. 42-C.Hart for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 6:29 · LV 2 · Score 10-34
    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 Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2005-12-04?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 34-10 in Week 13, 2005.

What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 10, Los Angeles Chargers 34.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (D. Brees pass) (Q2 11:21) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — C. Anderson (K. Collins pass) (Q2 7:04) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Turner (Q2 0:22) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — E. Parker (D. Brees pass) (Q3 4:59) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — C. Hart (Q4 6:45) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 11:37, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q1 8:53, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q4 13:36, 3 pts) 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), 51.2% completion, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -5.66 total passing EPA. D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers), 70.8% completion, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +6.47 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 +6.47 total EPA on Passing plays. across 24 snaps. Their top snap (+2.64 EPA): (3:18) 9-D.Brees pass to 87-K.McCardell to LV 34 for 27 yards (21-N.Asomugha). Penalty on LV-27-F.Washington, Illegal Contact, declined..

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 4-7 Now 4-8 L

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 7-4 Now 8-4 W