Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 38–24 LA
- Halftime
- LA 7–14 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Bulger
- Top passer
- M. Bulger
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:15) 48-S.Davis up the middle to LAC 25 for 4 yards (74-J.Cesaire). FUMBLES (74-J.Cesair…
- Game date
- 2006-10-29
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the LA 38–24 on 2006-10-29. M. Bulger posted a game-high +17.07 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LA | 0 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 24 |
 Los Angeles Chargers | 14 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 38 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LALA
(7:10) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(3:41) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(12:32) 39-S.Jackson left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
(9:15) 48-S.Davis up the middle to LAC 25 for 4 yards (74-J.Cesaire). FUMBLES (74-J.Cesaire), RECOVERED by LAC-20-M.McCree at LAC 21. 20-M.McCree for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(7:23) 14-J.Wilkins 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. Penalty on LAC-25-A.Cromartie, Defensive Offside, declined.
(3:19) 10-N.Kaeding 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(11:50) 33-M.Turner left tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(6:44) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short left to 84-S.McDonald for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
(4:04) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 21-L.Tomlinson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(1:35) 10-M.Bulger pass short middle to 83-K.Curtis for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. PENALTY on LAC-76-J.Williams, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
LACLos Angeles ChargersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 7:10TD Laken TomlinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 0-6
(7:10) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 7:05XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 0-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 3:41TD Laken TomlinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 38
- Score
- 0-13
(3:41) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 3:33XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 0-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LALA
Q2 12:32TD Shedrick JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 3
- Score
- 6-14
(12:32) 39-S.Jackson left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q2 12:26XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 7-14
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 9:15TD Points+6
- Yard line
- LAC 29
- Score
- 7-20
(9:15) 48-S.Davis up the middle to LAC 25 for 4 yards (74-J.Cesaire). FUMBLES (74-J.Cesaire), RECOVERED by LAC-20-M.McCree at LAC 21. 20-M.McCree for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 8:56XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 7-21
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LALA
Q3 7:23FG Points+3
- Yard line
- LAC 16
- Score
- 10-21
(7:23) 14-J.Wilkins 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. Penalty on LAC-25-A.Cromartie, Defensive Offside, declined.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 3:19FG NKN. KaedingPoints+3
- Yard line
- LA 13
- Score
- 10-24
(3:19) 10-N.Kaeding 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 11:50TD Malik TurnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 14
- Score
- 10-30
(11:50) 33-M.Turner left tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 11:44XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 10-31
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LALA
Q4 6:44TD SMS. McDonaldPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 7
- Score
- 16-31
(6:44) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short left to 84-S.McDonald for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q4 6:39XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 17-31
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 4:04TD Laken TomlinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 25
- Score
- 17-37
(4:04) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 21-L.Tomlinson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 3:58XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 17-38
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LALA
Q4 1:35TD KCK. CurtisPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 6
- Score
- 23-38
(1:35) 10-M.Bulger pass short middle to 83-K.Curtis for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q4 1:31XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 24-38
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. PENALTY on LAC-76-J.Williams, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Bulger · LA · Passing · +17.07 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 2K. Curtis · LA · Receiving · +10.50 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
- 3I. Bruce · LA · Receiving · +8.66 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play
- 4Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +7.97 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 5Laken Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.17 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.39 EPA/play
- 6Laken Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +7.00 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 7A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.47 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
- 8Shedrick Jackson · LA · Receiving · +3.38 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.13 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
M. Bulger — LA · Passing
M. Bulger posted the highest total EPA (+17.07) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.
M. Bulger's top snap (+3.50 EPA): (1:35) 10-M.Bulger pass short middle to 83-K.Curtis for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-10.72 EPA): Shaquan Davis — (9:15) 48-S.Davis up the middle to LAC 25 for 4 yards (74-J.Cesaire). FUMBLES (74-J.Cesaire), RECOVERED by LAC-20-M.McCree at LAC 21. 20-M.McCree for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
M. Bulger led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Bulger (LA) · 44 dropbacks · 61.4% completion · +5.8% CPOE · +0.39 EPA/play · +17.07 total EPA
- Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 24 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +12.0% CPOE · +0.33 EPA/play · +7.97 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | LA | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.086 | +0.263 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.3% | 56.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.388 | +0.332 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.391 | +0.217 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.263 | -0.086 |
| Defensive success rate | 43.2% | 47.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.26 vs +0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- LA: +0.09 EPA/play (78th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.26 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- LA: 11 drives, +7.41 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +19.49 total EPA, 5 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 — Laken Tomlinson
- LA — Shedrick Jackson
- Los Angeles Chargers — Shaquan Davis
- Los Angeles Chargers — Malik Turner
- LA — S. McDonald (M. Bulger pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson (Philip Rivers pass)
- LA — K. Curtis (M. Bulger pass)
Field goals
- LA — Jordan Wilkins
- 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 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LA 2 (Q1 7:10) — (7:10) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 7:05) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LA 38 (Q1 3:41) — (3:41) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 3:33) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: LA won the period 7–0. LA found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q2 12:32) — (12:32) 39-S.Jackson left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 12:26) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 29 (Q3 9:15); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 8:56) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; LA connected on a field goal from the LAC 16 (Q3 7:23); Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LA 13 (Q3 3:19) — (3:19) 10-N.Kaeding 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LA 14 (Q4 11:50) — (11:50) 33-M.Turner left tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 11:44) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; LA found the end zone from the LAC 7 (Q4 6:44) — (6:44) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short left to 84-S.McDonald for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 6:39) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LA 25 (Q4 4:04) — (4:04) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 21-L.Tomlinson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 3:58) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; LA found the end zone from the LAC 6 (Q4 1:35) — (1:35) 10-M.Bulger pass short middle to 83-K.Curtis for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 1:31).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- LA (Q3 9:15) — (9:15) 48-S.Davis up the middle to LAC 25 for 4 yards (74-J.Cesaire). FUMBLES (74-J.Cesaire), RECOVERED by LAC-20-M.McCree at LAC 21. 20-M.McCree for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 12:05) — (12:05) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 88-E.Parker to LAC 44 for 16 yards (51-W.Witherspoon, 56-R.Smith).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 6:24) — (6:24) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 88-E.Parker to LA 40 for 2 yards (34-F.Brown).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 7:58) — (7:58) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates to LA 2 for 27 yards (51-W.Witherspoon, 34-F.Brown).
- LA (Q3 9:39) — (9:39) 10-M.Bulger pass deep right to 80-I.Bruce to LAC 29 for 37 yards (48-T.Kiel).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- LA (Q3 9:15) — (9:15) 48-S.Davis up the middle to LAC 25 for 4 yards (74-J.Cesaire). FUMBLES (74-J.Cesaire), RECOVERED by LAC-20-M.McCree at LAC 21. 20-M.McCree for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 4:04) — (4:04) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 21-L.Tomlinson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LA (Q4 1:35) — (1:35) 10-M.Bulger pass short middle to 83-K.Curtis for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 3:41) — (3:41) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 7:10 · LA 2 · Score 0-6
(7:10) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 7:05 · LA 2 · Score 0-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 3:41 · LA 38 · Score 0-13
(3:41) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 3:33 · LA 2 · Score 0-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - LA TD (+6) — Q2 12:32 · LAC 3 · Score 6-14
(12:32) 39-S.Jackson left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q2 12:26 · LAC 2 · Score 7-14
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 9:15 · LAC 29 · Score 7-20
(9:15) 48-S.Davis up the middle to LAC 25 for 4 yards (74-J.Cesaire). FUMBLES (74-J.Cesaire), RECOVERED by LAC-20-M.McCree at LAC 21. 20-M.McCree for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 8:56 · LA 2 · Score 7-21
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - LA FG (+3) — Q3 7:23 · LAC 16 · Score 10-21
(7:23) 14-J.Wilkins 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. Penalty on LAC-25-A.Cromartie, Defensive Offside, declined. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 3:19 · LA 13 · Score 10-24
(3:19) 10-N.Kaeding 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 11:50 · LA 14 · Score 10-30
(11:50) 33-M.Turner left tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 11:44 · LA 2 · Score 10-31
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - LA TD (+6) — Q4 6:44 · LAC 7 · Score 16-31
(6:44) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short left to 84-S.McDonald for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q4 6:39 · LAC 2 · Score 17-31
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 4:04 · LA 25 · Score 17-37
(4:04) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 21-L.Tomlinson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 3:58 · LA 2 · Score 17-38
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - LA TD (+6) — Q4 1:35 · LAC 6 · Score 23-38
(1:35) 10-M.Bulger pass short middle to 83-K.Curtis for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q4 1:31 · LAC 2 · Score 24-38
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. PENALTY on LAC-76-J.Williams, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
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.
- M. Bulger (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- M. Bulger (LA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Philip Rivers (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won LA vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2006-10-29?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the LA 38-24 in Week 8, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in LA vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: LA 0, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Q2: LA 7, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q3: LA 3, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q4: LA 14, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Final: LA 24, Los Angeles Chargers 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q1 7:10) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q1 3:41) LA touchdown — S. Jackson (Q2 12:32) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — S. Davis (Q3 9:15) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Turner (Q4 11:50) LA touchdown — S. McDonald (M. Bulger pass) (Q4 6:44) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 4:04) LA touchdown — K. Curtis (M. Bulger pass) (Q4 1:35) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q3 7:23, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q3 3:19, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Los Angeles Chargers?
M. Bulger (LA), 61.4% completion, +5.8% CPOE, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +17.07 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 62.5% completion, +12.0% CPOE, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +7.97 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in LA vs Los Angeles Chargers?
M. Bulger (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.07 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (+3.50 EPA): (1:35) 10-M.Bulger pass short middle to 83-K.Curtis for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W
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