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NFL · Week 16 · December 24, 2006 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Seattle Seahawks: 2006 Week 16 Recap

Chargers defeat Seahawks 20–17 in Week 16

V.Jackson led Fantasy Impact as Chargers prevailed in a 20–17 Week 16 finish.

Los Angeles Chargers 20 13–2 Winner
Final 20–17
Seattle Seahawks 17 8–7
Winner
Los Angeles Chargers
Final score
20–17
Halftime
Los Angeles Chargers 7–0 Seattle Seahawks
Top passer
M. Hasselbeck
FantasyHQ MVP
V.Jackson
Game date
December 24, 2006

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

  • V.Jackson 5 REC · 97 YDS · 2 TD +11.7 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Gates 2 REC · 63 YDS +5.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Malik Turner
    Malik Turner 4 CAR · 29 YDS +0.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • B.Engram 4 REC · 65 YDS +6.0 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Branch 5 REC · 61 YDS +5.1 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Hackett 3 REC · 37 YDS +3.2 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Los Angeles Chargers
Final score
Los Angeles Chargers 20–17 Seattle Seahawks
Halftime
Los Angeles Chargers 7–0 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
V. Jackson
Top passer
M. Hasselbeck
Biggest EPA play
(:36) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 83-V.Jackson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2006-12-24

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Seattle Seahawks 20–17 on 2006-12-24. V. Jackson posted a game-high +11.70 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4T
Los Angeles Chargers7670020
Seattle Seahawks07100017

Scoring Map

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

LACLos Angeles Chargers
SEASeattle Seahawks

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 3:25TD
    VJV. Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 9
    Score
    6-0

    (3:25) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 83-V.Jackson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 3:18XP
    NKN. Kaeding

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    7-0

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

  3. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q3 12:17FG
    NKN. Kaeding

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 28
    Score
    10-0

    (12:17) 10-N.Kaeding 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

  4. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 6:18TD
    SAS. Alexander

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 33
    Score
    10-6

    (6:18) 37-S.Alexander left tackle for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 6:10XP
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    10-7

    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.

  6. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q3 2:29FG
    NKN. Kaeding

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 21
    Score
    13-7

    (2:29) 10-N.Kaeding 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

  7. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 13:04TD
    SAS. Alexander

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 9
    Score
    13-13

    (13:04) 37-S.Alexander left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LAC-48-T.Kiel, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  8. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 12:58XP
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    13-14

    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.

  9. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 5:11FG
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LAC 15
    Score
    13-17

    (5:11) 3-J.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.

  10. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 0:36TD
    VJV. Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 37
    Score
    19-17

    (:36) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 83-V.Jackson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 0:29XP
    NKN. Kaeding

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    20-17

    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. 1V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +11.70 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.34 EPA/play
  2. 2B. Engram · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +6.00 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
  3. 3A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.60 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.80 EPA/play
  4. 4D. Branch · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +5.08 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
  5. 5D. Hackett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.20 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
  6. 6S. Alexander · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +2.59 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
  7. 7J. Stevens · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.96 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
  8. 8Malik TurnerMalik Turner · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +0.87 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.22 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

V. Jackson — LAC · Receiving

V. Jackson posted the highest total EPA (+11.70) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +2.34 EPA per play.

V. Jackson's top snap (+5.18 EPA): (:36) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 83-V.Jackson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

M. Hasselbeck led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 46 dropbacks · 37.0% completion · -12.2% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -9.61 total EPA
  • Philip RiversPhilip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 32 dropbacks · 31.2% completion · -21.3% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.30 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLos Angeles ChargersSeattle Seahawks
Offensive EPA/play+0.007-0.050
Offensive success rate35.2%39.2%
Pass EPA/play+0.009-0.209
Rush EPA/play-0.034+0.072
Defensive EPA/play+0.050-0.007
Defensive success rate60.8%64.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Los Angeles Chargers: +0.01 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Seattle Seahawks: -0.05 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Los Angeles Chargers: 15 drives, +0.67 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 15 drives, -4.81 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Los Angeles Chargers — V. Jackson (Philip Rivers pass) (Q2 3:25)
  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Alexander (Q3 6:18)
  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Alexander (Q4 13:04)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — V. Jackson (Philip Rivers pass) (Q4 0:36)

Field goals

  • Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q3 12:17)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q3 2:29)
  • Ji'Ayir BrownSeattle Seahawks — Ji'Ayir Brown (Q4 5:11)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the SEA 9 (Q2 3:25) — (3:25) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 83-V.Jackson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 3:18) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–6. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the SEA 28 (Q3 12:17) — (12:17) 10-N.Kaeding 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LAC 33 (Q3 6:18) — (6:18) 37-S.Alexander left tackle for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 6:10) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the SEA 21 (Q3 2:29) — (2:29) 10-N.Kaeding 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LAC 9 (Q4 13:04); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 12:58) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the LAC 15 (Q4 5:11) — (5:11) 3-J.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the SEA 37 (Q4 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 83-V.Jackson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 0:29) — 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 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 83-V.Jackson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +44.7% · EPA +5.18]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 6:14) — (6:14) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle pushed ob at SEA 24 for 62 yards (26-K.Hamlin). [WPA +14.7% · EPA +4.07]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass incomplete deep left to 81-N.Burleson (42-C.Hart). [WPA -13.6% · EPA -0.07]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 6:18) — (6:18) 37-S.Alexander left tackle for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.4% · EPA +4.21]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 14:19) — (14:19) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep middle to 84-B.Engram to LAC 25 for 20 yards (25-A.Cromartie). [WPA +13.0% · EPA +2.41]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 83-V.Jackson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +44.7% · EPA +5.18]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 6:18) — (6:18) 37-S.Alexander left tackle for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.4% · EPA +4.21]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 6:14) — (6:14) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle pushed ob at SEA 24 for 62 yards (26-K.Hamlin). [WPA +14.7% · EPA +4.07]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 5:58) — (5:58) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 85-A.Gates to SEA 44 for 38 yards (28-M.Boulware). [WPA +11.3% · EPA +3.88]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 3:25 · SEA 9 · Score 6-0
    (3:25) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 83-V.Jackson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 3:18 · SEA 2 · Score 7-0
    10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  3. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 12:17 · SEA 28 · Score 10-0
    (12:17) 10-N.Kaeding 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  4. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 6:18 · LAC 33 · Score 10-6
    (6:18) 37-S.Alexander left tackle for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 6:10 · LAC 2 · Score 10-7
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
  6. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 2:29 · SEA 21 · Score 13-7
    (2:29) 10-N.Kaeding 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  7. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 13:04 · LAC 9 · Score 13-13
    (13:04) 37-S.Alexander left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LAC-48-T.Kiel, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  8. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 12:58 · LAC 2 · Score 13-14
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
  9. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 5:11 · LAC 15 · Score 13-17
    (5:11) 3-J.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
  10. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 0:36 · SEA 37 · Score 19-17
    (:36) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 83-V.Jackson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 0:29 · SEA 2 · Score 20-17
    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.
  • V. Jackson (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • M. Hasselbeck (SEA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Seattle Seahawks on 2006-12-24?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Seattle Seahawks 20-17 in Week 16, 2006.

What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Seattle Seahawks?

Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Seattle Seahawks 10; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 20, Seattle Seahawks 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Seattle Seahawks?

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — V. Jackson (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 3:25) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — S. Alexander (Q3 6:18) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — S. Alexander (Q4 13:04) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — V. Jackson (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 0:36) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q3 12:17, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q3 2:29, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q4 5:11, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Seattle Seahawks?

M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 37.0% completion, -12.2% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -9.61 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 31.2% completion, -21.3% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.30 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Seattle Seahawks?

V. Jackson (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.70 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+5.18 EPA): (:36) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 83-V.Jackson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Seattle Seahawks a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 12-2 Now 13-2 W

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 8-6 Now 8-7 L