Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 24–21 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 17–0 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Gates
- Top passer
- J. Losman
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:17) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: L.Neal.
- Game date
- 2006-12-03
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Buffalo Bills 24–21 on 2006-12-03. A. Gates posted a game-high +10.64 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Chargers | 10 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
 Buffalo Bills | 0 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LACLos Angeles Chargers(9:17) 10-N.Kaeding 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(1:17) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: L.Neal.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(:29) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at back of end zone.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(11:39) 7-J.Losman pass short right to 84-R.Royal for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at LAC 1.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(8:15) 21-W.McGahee left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: D.Shelton.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(3:31) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(:36) 7-J.Losman pass short left to 81-P.Price for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear left corner of end zone. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(Onside Kick formation) 9-R.Lindell kicks 8 yards from BUF 30 to BUF 38, impetus ends at BUF 38, ball declared dead. Ball touched by kicking team at LAC 38; ball given to LAC at that spot. LAC-C.Hart injured on play, removed from field on cart.
BUFBuffalo BillsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 9:17FG NKN. KaedingPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 24
- Score
- 3-0
(9:17) 10-N.Kaeding 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 1:17TD Laken TomlinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 51
- Score
- 9-0
(1:17) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: L.Neal.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 1:06XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 10-0
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:29TD AGA. GatesPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 11
- Score
- 16-0
(:29) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at back of end zone.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:24XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 17-0
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 11:39TD RRR. RoyalPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 5
- Score
- 17-6
(11:39) 7-J.Losman pass short right to 84-R.Royal for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at LAC 1.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 11:33XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 17-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 8:15TD WMW. McGaheePoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 17-13
(8:15) 21-W.McGahee left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: D.Shelton.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 8:09XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 17-14
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 3:31TD Laken TomlinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 23-14
(3:31) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 3:26XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 24-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 0:36TD PPP. PricePoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 6
- Score
- 24-20
(:36) 7-J.Losman pass short left to 81-P.Price for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear left corner of end zone. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 0:30XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 24-21
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 0:30TD RLR. LindellPoints+7
- Yard line
- BUF 30
- Score
- 24-21
(Onside Kick formation) 9-R.Lindell kicks 8 yards from BUF 30 to BUF 38, impetus ends at BUF 38, ball declared dead. Ball touched by kicking team at LAC 38; ball given to LAC at that spot. LAC-C.Hart injured on play, removed from field on cart.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +10.64 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
- 2Laken Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +6.82 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 3
Joe Reed · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +6.22 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play - 4E. Parker · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.49 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 5P. Price · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.33 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 6L. Evans · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.18 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 7K. McCardell · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.98 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 8
Azareye'h Thomas · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.53 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.38 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 (+10.64) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.52 EPA per play.
A. Gates's top snap (+3.18 EPA): (:29) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at back of end zone.
Biggest single play (+4.87 EPA): Laken Tomlinson — (1:17) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: L.Neal.
Quarterback report card
J. Losman led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Losman (Buffalo Bills) · 43 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · -2.3% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -3.47 total EPA
- Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 33 dropbacks · 51.5% completion · +2.6% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -4.92 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.029 | -0.100 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.4% | 41.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.149 | -0.081 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.215 | -0.141 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.100 | +0.029 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.0% | 58.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: -0.03 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: -0.10 EPA/play (29th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 15 drives, -8.33 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 13 drives, -2.51 total EPA, 4 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)
- Buffalo Bills — R. Royal (J. Losman pass)
- Buffalo Bills — W. McGahee
- Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson
- Buffalo Bills — P. Price (J. Losman pass)
Field goals
- 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 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the BUF 24 (Q1 9:17) — (9:17) 10-N.Kaeding 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the BUF 51 (Q1 1:17) — (1:17) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: L.Neal.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 1:06) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the BUF 11 (Q2 0:29) — (:29) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at back of end zone.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 0:24) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 14–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q3 11:39) — (11:39) 7-J.Losman pass short right to 84-R.Royal for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at LAC 1.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 11:33) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q3 8:15) — (8:15) 21-W.McGahee left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: D.Shelton.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 8:09) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 14–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the BUF 2 (Q4 3:31) — (3:31) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 3:26) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LAC 6 (Q4 0:36); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 0:30) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the BUF 30 (Q4 0:30).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2) — End of half - 2:37 pm
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 0:06) — (:06) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass short middle to 11-R.Parrish to LAC 33 for 11 yards (56-S.Merriman). FUMBLES (56-S.Merriman), RECOVERED by LAC-42-C.Hart at LAC 30.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 13:12) — (13:12) 7-J.Losman pass short right intended for 81-P.Price INTERCEPTED by 23-Q.Jammer at LAC 42. 23-Q.Jammer to LAC 42 for no gain (81-P.Price). Underthrown, coverage near sideline.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 8:35) — (8:35) 10-N.Kaeding 36 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. PENALTY on LAC-57-M.Wilhelm, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced between downs.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 8:52) — (8:52) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates to BUF 44 for 19 yards (59-L.Fletcher-Baker). Caught on run at BUF 48.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 1:17) — (1:17) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: L.Neal.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 13:40) — (13:40) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LAC 19 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by BUF-90-C.Kelsay at LAC 19. QB dropped ball while passing, sack credited to team.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 8:35) — (8:35) 10-N.Kaeding 36 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. PENALTY on LAC-57-M.Wilhelm, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced between downs.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 13:12) — (13:12) 7-J.Losman pass short right intended for 81-P.Price INTERCEPTED by 23-Q.Jammer at LAC 42. 23-Q.Jammer to LAC 42 for no gain (81-P.Price). Underthrown, coverage near sideline.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 9:17 · BUF 24 · Score 3-0
(9:17) 10-N.Kaeding 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 1:17 · BUF 51 · Score 9-0
(1:17) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: L.Neal. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 1:06 · BUF 2 · Score 10-0
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 0:29 · BUF 11 · Score 16-0
(:29) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at back of end zone. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 0:24 · BUF 2 · Score 17-0
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 11:39 · LAC 5 · Score 17-6
(11:39) 7-J.Losman pass short right to 84-R.Royal for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at LAC 1. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 11:33 · LAC 2 · Score 17-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 8:15 · LAC 2 · Score 17-13
(8:15) 21-W.McGahee left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: D.Shelton. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 8:09 · LAC 2 · Score 17-14
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 3:31 · BUF 2 · Score 23-14
(3:31) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 3:26 · BUF 2 · Score 24-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 0:36 · LAC 6 · Score 24-20
(:36) 7-J.Losman pass short left to 81-P.Price for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear left corner of end zone. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 0:30 · LAC 2 · Score 24-21
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+7) — Q4 0:30 · BUF 30 · Score 24-21
(Onside Kick formation) 9-R.Lindell kicks 8 yards from BUF 30 to BUF 38, impetus ends at BUF 38, ball declared dead. Ball touched by kicking team at LAC 38; ball given to LAC at that spot. LAC-C.Hart
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.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Buffalo Bills on 2006-12-03?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Buffalo Bills 24-21 in Week 13, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 10, Buffalo Bills 0; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Buffalo Bills 0; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Buffalo Bills 14; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Buffalo Bills 14; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 24, Buffalo Bills 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Buffalo Bills?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q1 1:17) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 0:29) Buffalo Bills touchdown — R. Royal (J. Losman pass) (Q3 11:39) Buffalo Bills touchdown — W. McGahee (Q3 8:15) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q4 3:31) Buffalo Bills touchdown — P. Price (J. Losman pass) (Q4 0:36) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q1 9:17, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Buffalo Bills?
J. Losman (Buffalo Bills), 48.8% completion, -2.3% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.47 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 51.5% completion, +2.6% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -4.92 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Buffalo Bills?
A. Gates (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.64 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+3.18 EPA): (:29) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at back of end zone..
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Buffalo Bills a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 24-21 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 9-2 Now 10-2 W
Buffalo Bills
Entered 5-6 Now 5-7 L
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