Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 27–0 Las Vegas Raiders
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 13–0 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Philip Rivers
- Top passer
- A. Brooks
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:15) 16-A.Walter FUMBLES (Aborted) at LV 6, RECOVERED by LAC-92-M.Harris at LV 9.
- Game date
- 2006-09-11
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 27–0 on 2006-09-11. Philip Rivers posted a game-high +8.01 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 27 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +8.01 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play - 2
E. Parker · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.90 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.90 EPA/play - 3
A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.66 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.83 EPA/play - 4
K. McCardell · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.15 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.15 EPA/play - 5
R. Curry · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.98 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.98 EPA/play - 6
E. Parker · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +1.57 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play - 7
J. Fargas · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +1.04 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play - 8

Calvin Anderson · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.04 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.04 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
Philip Rivers — LAC · Passing
Philip Rivers posted the highest total EPA (+8.01) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.67 EPA per play.
Philip Rivers's top snap (+3.90 EPA): (11:28) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 88-E.Parker to LV 7 for 38 yards (30-S.Schweigert, 27-F.Washington) [99-W.Sapp].
Biggest single play (-4.49 EPA): Austin Walter — (6:15) 16-A.Walter FUMBLES (Aborted) at LV 6, RECOVERED by LAC-92-M.Harris at LV 9.
Quarterback report card
A. Brooks led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
A. Brooks (Las Vegas Raiders) · 25 dropbacks · 24.0% completion · -15.9% CPOE · -0.49 EPA/play · -12.24 total EPA
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 12 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +12.6% CPOE · +0.67 EPA/play · +8.01 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.141 | -0.304 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.2% | 35.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.667 | -0.527 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.033 | -0.498 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.304 | -0.141 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.3% | 54.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.30), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.14 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: -0.30 EPA/play (6th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +10.32 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, -21.31 total EPA, 0 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 (Philip Rivers pass) 
Los Angeles Chargers — Malik Turner
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 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 29 (Q1 4:02) — (4:02) 10-N.Kaeding 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 14:57) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 11 (Q2 5:40) — (5:40) 10-N.Kaeding 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 4 (Q4 10:01) — (10:01) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 9:56) — 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 1 (Q4 4:41) — (4:41) 33-M.Turner left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LAC-33-M.Turner, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 4:34) — 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 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 2:24) — (2:24) 21-L.Tomlinson right tackle pushed ob at LV 8 for 58 yards (21-N.Asomugha).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 11:43) — (11:43) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 87-K.McCardell to LAC 45 for 18 yards (27-F.Washington).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 1:20) — (1:20) 21-L.Tomlinson left end to LV 9 for -3 yards (21-N.Asomugha).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 6:47) — (6:47) 21-L.Tomlinson left end to LV 27 for 10 yards (30-S.Schweigert).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 6:15) — (6:15) 16-A.Walter FUMBLES (Aborted) at LV 6, RECOVERED by LAC-92-M.Harris at LV 9.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 2:24) — (2:24) 21-L.Tomlinson right tackle pushed ob at LV 8 for 58 yards (21-N.Asomugha).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 11:28) — (11:28) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 88-E.Parker to LV 7 for 38 yards (30-S.Schweigert, 27-F.Washington) [99-W.Sapp].
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 4:02 · LV 29 · Score 3-0
(4:02) 10-N.Kaeding 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · LV 1 · Score 9-0
(15:00) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 14:57 · LV 2 · Score 10-0
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 5:40 · LV 11 · Score 13-0
(5:40) 10-N.Kaeding 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 10:01 · LV 4 · Score 19-0
(10:01) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 9:56 · LV 2 · Score 20-0
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 4:41 · LV 1 · Score 26-0
(4:41) 33-M.Turner left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LAC-33-M.Turner, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 4:34 · LV 2 · Score 27-0
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.
- Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- A. Brooks (LV) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Philip Rivers (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2006-09-11?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 27-0 in Week 1, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 10, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 14, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 27, Las Vegas Raiders 0.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q2 15:00) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 10:01) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Turner (Q4 4:41) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q1 4:02, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q2 5:40, 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?
A. Brooks (Las Vegas Raiders), 24.0% completion, -15.9% CPOE, -0.49 EPA per dropback, -12.24 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 66.7% completion, +12.6% CPOE, +0.67 EPA per dropback, +8.01 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.01 total EPA on Passing plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+3.90 EPA): (11:28) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 88-E.Parker to LV 7 for 38 yards (30-S.Schweigert, 27-F.Washington) [99-W.Sapp]..
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Now 1-0 W
Las Vegas Raiders
Now 0-1 L