Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 27–14 Las Vegas Raiders
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 24–7 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- K. Collins
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:50) 9-D.Brees pass to 21-L.Tomlinson for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2005-10-16
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 27–14 on 2005-10-16. D. Brees posted a game-high +8.90 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 34 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 10 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 27 | |
| 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
D. Brees · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +8.90 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play - 2

Dillon Gabriel · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +7.80 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play - 3

Joey Porter Jr. · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.46 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play - 4
J. Peelle · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.07 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play - 5

Laken Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.66 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.83 EPA/play - 6
A. Whitted · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.38 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play - 7
R. Caldwell · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.94 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.94 EPA/play - 8

Ryan Williams · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.94 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.47 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 (+8.90) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 26 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (+4.37 EPA): (8:50) 9-D.Brees pass to 21-L.Tomlinson for 35 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) · 54 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · -0.13 EPA/play · -6.77 total EPA
D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) · 26 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · +0.34 EPA/play · +8.90 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.203 | +0.003 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.8% | 44.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.435 | -0.125 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.014 | +0.058 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.003 | -0.203 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.3% | 47.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs +0.00), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.20 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: +0.00 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, +18.06 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 13 drives, +0.25 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 — Laken Tomlinson (D. Brees pass) 
Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson
Las Vegas Raiders — L. Jordan
Los Angeles Chargers — J. Peelle (Laken Tomlinson pass)
Las Vegas Raiders — L. Jordan
Field goals
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 14–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 35 (Q1 8:50) — (8:50) 9-D.Brees pass to 21-L.Tomlinson for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 8:42) — 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 7 (Q1 4:08) — (4:08) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 4:02) — 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 4 (Q1 1:02) — (1:02) 34-L.Jordan up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 0:57) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 14 (Q2 10:30) — (10:30) 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 LV 4 (Q2 2:45) — (2:45) Brees handoff to Tomlinson who passes to J.Peelle 21-L.Tomlinson pass to 84-J.Peelle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 2:39) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 20–14. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 72 (Q3 14:54) — (14:54) 34-L.Jordan up the middle to LV 35 for 7 yards (53-S.Foley).; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 72 (Q3 14:54) — (14:54) 34-L.Jordan up the middle to LV 35 for 7 yards (53-S.Foley).; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 15 (Q3 6:06) — (6:06) 10-N.Kaeding 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q3 0:38) — (:38) 34-L.Jordan up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 0:34) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1) — Chargers' Captains: D.Brees, H.Milligan, S.Foley, J.Williams, K.Osgood
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 15:00) — 11-S.Janikowski kicks 68 yards from LV 30 to LAC 2. 82-R.Caldwell pushed ob at LV 38 for 60 yards (22-R.Hill).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 8:50) — (8:50) 9-D.Brees pass to 21-L.Tomlinson for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 8:39) — (8:39) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 18-R.Moss INTERCEPTED by 27-B.Jue (56-S.Merriman) at LAC 25. 27-B.Jue to LAC 45 for 20 yards (32-Z.Crockett).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 14:47) — (14:47) 21-L.Tomlinson right end to LV 41 for 2 yards (27-F.Washington).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 8:50) — (8:50) 9-D.Brees pass to 21-L.Tomlinson for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 2:04) — (2:04) 5-K.Collins pass to 87-A.Whitted to LAC 1 for 12 yards (24-J.Wilson).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 7:03) — (7:03) 5-K.Collins pass to 85-D.Gabriel pushed ob at LAC 36 for 22 yards (24-J.Wilson).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 2:05) — (2:05) 5-K.Collins pass to 85-D.Gabriel to LAC 25 for 32 yards (27-B.Jue).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 8:50 · LV 35 · Score 6-0
(8:50) 9-D.Brees pass to 21-L.Tomlinson for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 8:42 · LV 2 · Score 7-0
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 4:08 · LV 7 · Score 13-0
(4:08) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 4:02 · LV 2 · Score 14-0
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 1:02 · LAC 4 · Score 14-6
(1:02) 34-L.Jordan up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 0:57 · LAC 2 · Score 14-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 10:30 · LV 14 · Score 17-7
(10:30) 10-N.Kaeding 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 2:45 · LV 4 · Score 23-7
(2:45) Brees handoff to Tomlinson who passes to J.Peelle 21-L.Tomlinson pass to 84-J.Peelle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 2:39 · LV 2 · Score 24-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+17) — Q3 14:54 · LAC 72 · Score 24-7
(14:54) 34-L.Jordan up the middle to LV 35 for 7 yards (53-S.Foley).
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+7) — Q3 14:54 · LAC 72 · Score 24-7
(14:54) 34-L.Jordan up the middle to LV 35 for 7 yards (53-S.Foley).
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 6:06 · LV 15 · Score 27-7
(6:06) 10-N.Kaeding 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 0:38 · LAC 1 · Score 27-13
(:38) 34-L.Jordan up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 0:34 · LAC 2 · Score 27-14
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 Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2005-10-16?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 27-14 in Week 6, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 14, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 10, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 20, Las Vegas Raiders 14; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 27, Las Vegas Raiders 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (D. Brees pass) (Q1 8:50) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q1 4:08) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — L. Jordan (Q1 1:02) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Peelle (L. Tomlinson pass) (Q2 2:45) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — L. Jordan (Q3 0:38) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q2 10:30, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q3 6:06, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
K. Collins (Las Vegas Raiders), 44.4% completion, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -6.77 total passing EPA. D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers), 53.8% completion, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +8.90 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.90 total EPA on Passing plays. across 26 snaps. Their top snap (+4.37 EPA): (8:50) 9-D.Brees pass to 21-L.Tomlinson for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L