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NFL · Week 12 · November 26, 2006 · 12 min read

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Chargers: 2006 Week 12 Recap

Chargers defeat Raiders 21–14 in Week 12

A.Gates led Fantasy Impact as Chargers prevailed in a 14–21 Week 12 finish.

Las Vegas Raiders 14 2–9
Final 14–21
Los Angeles Chargers 21 9–2 Winner
Winner
Los Angeles Chargers
Final score
14–21
Halftime
Tied 7–7 at halftime
Top passer
A. Brooks
FantasyHQ MVP
A.Gates
Game date
November 26, 2006

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • J.Madsen 3 REC · 69 YDS · 2 TD +5.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Riley Moss
    Riley Moss 3 REC · 26 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Z.Crockett 7 CAR · 22 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

  • A.Gates 6 REC · 81 YDS · 1 TD +7.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Laken Tomlinson
    Laken Tomlinson 20 CAR · 109 YDS · 2 TD +4.0 Fantasy Impact
  • V.Jackson 3 REC · 32 YDS +4.0 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Los Angeles Chargers
Final score
Los Angeles Chargers 21–14 Las Vegas Raiders
Halftime
Tied 7–7 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
A. Gates
Top passer
A. Brooks
Biggest EPA play
(13:37) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass short right intended for 85-J.Madsen INTERCEPTED by 23-Q…
Game date
2006-11-26

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 21–14 on 2006-11-26. A. Gates posted a game-high +7.86 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4T
Las Vegas Raiders7700014
Los Angeles Chargers70140021

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

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 14:18TD
    Ricky Lee

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 1
    Score
    6-0

    (14:18) 42-R.Lee up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 14:14XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    7-0

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

  3. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 13:32TD
    Laken Tomlinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 4
    Score
    7-6

    (13:32) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 13:27XP
    NKN. Kaeding

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    7-7

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

  5. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 7:44TD
    JMJ. Madsen

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    13-7

    (7:44) 2-A.Brooks pass short right to 85-J.Madsen for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 7:40XP
    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
    Q4 9:52TD
    AGA. Gates

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 19
    Score
    14-13

    (9:52) 21-L.Tomlinson pass deep right to 85-A.Gates for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 9:46XP
    NKN. Kaeding

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    14-14

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

  9. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 3:45TD
    Laken Tomlinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 10
    Score
    14-20

    (3:45) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 3:39XP
    NKN. Kaeding

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    14-21

    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. 1A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.86 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
  2. 2J. Madsen · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.79 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.93 EPA/play
  3. 3Laken TomlinsonLaken Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +4.01 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
  4. 4V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.98 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
  5. 5Laken TomlinsonLaken Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +2.74 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.74 EPA/play
  6. 6Riley MossRiley Moss · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
  7. 7Z. Crockett · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +2.44 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
  8. 8A. Whitted · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.19 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

A. Gates — LAC · Receiving

A. Gates posted the highest total EPA (+7.86) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.31 EPA per play.

A. Gates's top snap (+2.88 EPA): (13:28) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 85-A.Gates to LAC 40 for 27 yards (24-M.Huff).

Biggest single play (-5.48 EPA): A. Brooks — (13:37) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass short right intended for 85-J.Madsen INTERCEPTED by 23-Q.Jammer (95-S.Phillips) at LAC 17. 23-Q.Jammer pushed ob at LV 48 for 35 yards (2-A.Brooks). Play Challenged b

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) · 40 dropbacks · 42.5% completion · -2.1% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.54 total EPA
  • Philip RiversPhilip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 36 dropbacks · 38.9% completion · -16.9% CPOE · -0.23 EPA/play · -8.16 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLas Vegas RaidersLos Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play-0.064+0.017
Offensive success rate41.5%41.9%
Pass EPA/play-0.088-0.147
Rush EPA/play-0.070+0.120
Defensive EPA/play-0.017+0.064
Defensive success rate58.1%58.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Las Vegas Raiders: -0.06 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Los Angeles Chargers: +0.02 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, +1.28 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, -5.25 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Ricky LeeLas Vegas Raiders — Ricky Lee (Q2 14:18)
  • Laken TomlinsonLos Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson (Q2 13:32)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — J. Madsen (A. Brooks pass) (Q3 7:44)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (Laken Tomlinson pass) (Q4 9:52)
  • Laken TomlinsonLos Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson (Q4 3:45)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q2 14:18) — (14:18) 42-R.Lee up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 14:14) — 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 4 (Q2 13:32) — (13:32) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 13:27) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q3 7:44) — (7:44) 2-A.Brooks pass short right to 85-J.Madsen for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 7:40) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 19 (Q4 9:52) — (9:52) 21-L.Tomlinson pass deep right to 85-A.Gates for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 9:46) — 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 10 (Q4 3:45) — (3:45) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 3:39) — 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 (Q4 9:52) — (9:52) 21-L.Tomlinson pass deep right to 85-A.Gates for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +20.6% · EPA +2.74]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 8:05) — (8:05) 2-A.Brooks pass deep left to 85-J.Madsen for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by LAC and REVERSED. 2-A.Brooks pass deep left to 85-J.Madsen ran ob at LAC 2 for 57 yards. [WPA +19.2% · EPA +5.22]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 6:54) — (6:54) 21-L.Tomlinson right end pushed ob at LV 23 for 44 yards (27-F.Washington). [WPA +12.1% · EPA +2.66]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 11:22) — (11:22) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 88-E.Parker to LV 37 for 10 yards (38-T.Poole). [WPA +11.0% · EPA +1.88]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 14:14) — 11-S.Janikowski kicks 73 yards from LV 30 to LAC -3. 25-A.Cromartie to LV 12 for 91 yards (26-S.Routt). [WPA +10.8% · EPA +4.26]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 13:37) — (13:37) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass short right intended for 85-J.Madsen INTERCEPTED by 23-Q.Jammer (95-S.Phillips) at LAC 17. 23-Q.Jammer pushed ob at LV 48 for 35 yards (2-A.Brooks). Play Challenged b [WPA -10.4% · EPA -5.48]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 8:05) — (8:05) 2-A.Brooks pass deep left to 85-J.Madsen for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by LAC and REVERSED. 2-A.Brooks pass deep left to 85-J.Madsen ran ob at LAC 2 for 57 yards. [WPA +19.2% · EPA +5.22]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 14:14) — 11-S.Janikowski kicks 73 yards from LV 30 to LAC -3. 25-A.Cromartie to LV 12 for 91 yards (26-S.Routt). [WPA +10.8% · EPA +4.26]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 1:10) — (1:10) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 21-N.Asomugha at LAC 44. 21-N.Asomugha to LAC 34 for 10 yards (63-S.Mruczkowski). [WPA -8.3% · EPA -4.19]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 14:18 · LAC 1 · Score 6-0
    (14:18) 42-R.Lee up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 14:14 · LAC 2 · Score 7-0
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  3. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 13:32 · LV 4 · Score 7-6
    (13:32) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 13:27 · LV 2 · Score 7-7
    10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  5. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 7:44 · LAC 2 · Score 13-7
    (7:44) 2-A.Brooks pass short right to 85-J.Madsen for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 7:40 · LAC 2 · Score 14-7
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  7. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 9:52 · LV 19 · Score 14-13
    (9:52) 21-L.Tomlinson pass deep right to 85-A.Gates for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 9:46 · LV 2 · Score 14-14
    10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  9. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 3:45 · LV 10 · Score 14-20
    (3:45) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 3:39 · LV 2 · Score 14-21
    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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • A. Gates (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Philip Rivers (LAC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2006-11-26?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 21-14 in Week 12, 2006.

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

Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 14, Los Angeles Chargers 21.

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

Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — R. Lee (Q2 14:18) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q2 13:32) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Madsen (A. Brooks pass) (Q3 7:44) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (L. Tomlinson pass) (Q4 9:52) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q4 3:45) 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?

A. Brooks (Las Vegas Raiders), 42.5% completion, -2.1% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.54 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 38.9% completion, -16.9% CPOE, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -8.16 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?

A. Gates (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.86 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+2.88 EPA): (13:28) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 85-A.Gates to LAC 40 for 27 yards (24-M.Huff)..

Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 21-14 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 2-8 Now 2-9 L

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 8-2 Now 9-2 W