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NFL · Week 6 · October 16, 2005 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 2005 Week 6 Recap

Chargers defeat Raiders 27–14 in Week 6

D.Brees led Fantasy Impact as Chargers prevailed in a 27–14 Week 6 finish.

Los Angeles Chargers 27 3–3 Winner
Final 27–14
Las Vegas Raiders 14 1–4
Winner
Los Angeles Chargers
Final score
27–14
Halftime
Los Angeles Chargers 24–7 Las Vegas Raiders
Top passer
K. Collins
FantasyHQ MVP
D.Brees
Game date
October 16, 2005

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

  • D.Brees 14/26 · 152 YDS · 1 TD +8.9 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Peelle 3 REC · 20 YDS · 1 TD +4.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Laken Tomlinson
    Laken Tomlinson 2 REC · 39 YDS · 1 TD +3.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • Dillon Gabriel
    Dillon Gabriel 5 REC · 84 YDS +7.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Joey Porter Jr.
    Joey Porter Jr. 5 REC · 63 YDS +5.5 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Whitted 4 REC · 34 YDS +3.4 Fantasy Impact

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.

Q1Q2Q3T
Los Angeles Chargers1410200027
Las Vegas Raiders70140014

Scoring Map

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

LACLos Angeles Chargers
LVLas Vegas Raiders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 8:50TD
    Laken Tomlinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 35
    Score
    6-0

    (8:50) 9-D.Brees pass to 21-L.Tomlinson for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 8:42XP
    NKN. Kaeding

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    7-0

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

  3. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 4:08TD
    Laken Tomlinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 7
    Score
    13-0

    (4:08) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 4:02XP
    NKN. Kaeding

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    14-0

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

  5. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 1:02TD
    LJL. Jordan

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 4
    Score
    14-6

    (1:02) 34-L.Jordan up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 0:57XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    14-7

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

  7. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 10:30FG
    NKN. Kaeding

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 14
    Score
    17-7

    (10:30) 10-N.Kaeding 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

  8. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 2:45TD
    JPJ. Peelle

    Points+6

    Yard line
    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.

  9. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 2:39XP
    NKN. Kaeding

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    24-7

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

  10. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q3 14:54TD
    LJL. Jordan

    Points+17

    Yard line
    LAC 72
    Score
    24-7

    (14:54) 34-L.Jordan up the middle to LV 35 for 7 yards (53-S.Foley).

  11. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 14:54TD
    LJL. Jordan

    Points+7

    Yard line
    LAC 72
    Score
    24-7

    (14:54) 34-L.Jordan up the middle to LV 35 for 7 yards (53-S.Foley).

  12. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q3 6:06FG
    NKN. Kaeding

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    27-7

    (6:06) 10-N.Kaeding 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

  13. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 0:38TD
    LJL. Jordan

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 1
    Score
    27-13

    (:38) 34-L.Jordan up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 0:34XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    27-14

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

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1D. Brees · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +8.90 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  2. 2Dillon GabrielDillon Gabriel · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +7.80 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
  3. 3Joey Porter Jr.Joey Porter Jr. · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.46 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
  4. 4J. Peelle · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.07 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
  5. 5Laken TomlinsonLaken Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.66 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.83 EPA/play
  6. 6A. Whitted · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.38 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
  7. 7R. Caldwell · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.94 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.94 EPA/play
  8. 8Ryan WilliamsRyan 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.

StatLos Angeles ChargersLas Vegas Raiders
Offensive EPA/play+0.203+0.003
Offensive success rate52.8%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 rate55.3%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

  • Laken TomlinsonLos Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson (D. Brees pass) (Q1 8:50)
  • Laken TomlinsonLos Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson (Q1 4:08)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — L. Jordan (Q1 1:02)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — J. Peelle (Laken Tomlinson pass) (Q2 2:45)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — L. Jordan (Q3 0:38)

Field goals

  • Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q2 10:30)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q3 6:06)
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 [WPA +18.2% · EPA +0.28]
  • 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). [WPA +11.5% · EPA +2.97]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 8:50) — (8:50) 9-D.Brees pass to 21-L.Tomlinson for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.6% · EPA +4.37]
  • 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). [WPA -7.9% · EPA -3.03]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 14:47) — (14:47) 21-L.Tomlinson right end to LV 41 for 2 yards (27-F.Washington). [WPA +6.1% · EPA -0.76]
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. [WPA +9.6% · EPA +4.37]
  • 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). [WPA +2.3% · EPA +3.57]
  • 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). [WPA +2.9% · EPA +3.41]
  • 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). [WPA +5.6% · EPA +3.41]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 4:08 · LV 7 · Score 13-0
    (4:08) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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).
  11. 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).
  12. 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.
  13. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 0:38 · LAC 1 · Score 27-13
    (:38) 34-L.Jordan up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. 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