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NFL · Week 17 · December 30, 2007 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 2007 Week 17 Recap

Chargers defeat Raiders 30–17 in Week 17

C.Chambers led Fantasy Impact as Chargers prevailed in a 30–17 Week 17 finish.

Los Angeles Chargers 30 11–5 Winner
Final 30–17
Las Vegas Raiders 17 4–12
Winner
Los Angeles Chargers
Final score
30–17
Halftime
Los Angeles Chargers 28–10 Las Vegas Raiders
Top passer
J.J. Russell
FantasyHQ MVP
C.Chambers
Game date
December 30, 2007

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

  • C.Chambers 3 REC · 49 YDS · 1 TD +5.7 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Gates 6 REC · 62 YDS +4.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Laken Tomlinson
    Laken Tomlinson 1 REC · 7 YDS · 1 TD +2.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • Joey Porter Jr.
    Joey Porter Jr. 2 REC · 36 YDS · 1 TD +2.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Z.Miller 8 REC · 84 YDS +2.0 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Curry 1 REC · 16 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Los Angeles Chargers
Final score
Los Angeles Chargers 30–17 Las Vegas Raiders
Halftime
Los Angeles Chargers 28–10 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
C. Chambers
Top passer
J.J. Russell
Biggest EPA play
(2:45) 5-M.Scifres punts 44 yards to LV 24, Center-50-D.Binn. 15-J.Higgins MUFFS catch, to…
Game date
2007-12-30

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 30–17 on 2007-12-30. C. Chambers posted a game-high +5.66 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 28 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Los Angeles Chargers217106030
Las Vegas Raiders7370017

Scoring Map

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

LACLos Angeles Chargers
LVLas Vegas Raiders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 10:00TD
    Laken Tomlinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 7
    Score
    6-0

    (10:00) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 21-L.Tomlinson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 9:53XP
    NKN. Kaeding

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    7-0

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

  3. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 9:53TD

    Points+7

    Yard line
    LAC 50
    Score
    7-0

    (9:53) Steve Gregory (#28) injured on the play

  4. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 9:15TD
    DRD. Rhodes

    Points+7

    Yard line
    LAC 44
    Score
    7-0

    (9:15) 33-D.Rhodes left tackle to LAC 41 for 3 yards (57-M.Wilhelm).

  5. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 4:34TD
    DRD. Rhodes

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 1
    Score
    7-6

    (4:34) 33-D.Rhodes right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 4:31XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    7-7

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  7. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 0:45TD
    CCC. Chambers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 19
    Score
    13-7

    (:45) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 89-C.Chambers for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 0:38XP
    NKN. Kaeding

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    14-7

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

  9. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 0:01FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LAC 35
    Score
    14-10

    (:01) 11-S.Janikowski 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  10. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q3 12:55FG
    NKN. Kaeding

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 18
    Score
    17-10

    (12:55) 10-N.Kaeding 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

  11. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q3 7:20TD
    J.J. Russell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 88
    Score
    23-10

    (7:20) 2-J.Russell sacked at LV -3 for -15 yards (94-J.Tucker). FUMBLES (94-J.Tucker), touched at LV -8, RECOVERED by LAC-94-J.Tucker at LV -8. TOUCHDOWN.

  12. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q3 7:12XP
    NKN. Kaeding

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    24-10

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

  13. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 1:26TD
    Joey Porter Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 32
    Score
    24-16

    (1:26) 2-J.Russell pass deep left to 84-J.Porter for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 1:19XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    24-17

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  15. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 13:40FG
    NKN. Kaeding

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 13
    Score
    27-17

    (13:40) 10-N.Kaeding 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

  16. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 1:49FG
    NKN. Kaeding

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 6
    Score
    30-17

    (1:49) 10-N.Kaeding 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1C. Chambers · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.66 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.89 EPA/play
  2. 2A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.58 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
  3. 3Joey Porter Jr.Joey Porter Jr. · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.82 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
  4. 4Laken TomlinsonLaken Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.24 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.24 EPA/play
  5. 5Z. Miller · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
  6. 6Philip RiversPhilip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +1.81 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
  7. 7R. Curry · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.58 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
  8. 8J. Madsen · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +0.69 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.34 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

C. Chambers — LAC · Receiving

C. Chambers posted the highest total EPA (+5.66) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.89 EPA per play.

C. Chambers's top snap (+3.18 EPA): (:45) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 89-C.Chambers for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+5.79 EPA): M. Scifres — (2:45) 5-M.Scifres punts 44 yards to LV 24, Center-50-D.Binn. 15-J.Higgins MUFFS catch, touched at LV 24, RECOVERED by LAC-81-K.Osgood at LV 4. 81-K.Osgood to LV 4 for no gain (35-J.Bowie).

Quarterback report card

J.J. Russell led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • J.J. RussellJ.J. Russell (Las Vegas Raiders) · 38 dropbacks · 60.5% completion · +8.6% CPOE · -0.29 EPA/play · -11.14 total EPA
  • Philip RiversPhilip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 26 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.7% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +1.81 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLos Angeles ChargersLas Vegas Raiders
Offensive EPA/play+0.025-0.171
Offensive success rate44.0%44.4%
Pass EPA/play-0.028-0.293
Rush EPA/play-0.254-0.298
Defensive EPA/play+0.171-0.025
Defensive success rate55.6%56.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Los Angeles Chargers: +0.03 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Las Vegas Raiders: -0.17 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Los Angeles Chargers: 15 drives, +2.11 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 14 drives, -15.41 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Laken TomlinsonLos Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson (Philip Rivers pass) (Q1 10:00)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — D. Rhodes (Q1 4:34)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — C. Chambers (Philip Rivers pass) (Q2 0:45)
  • J.J. RussellLos Angeles Chargers — J.J. Russell (Q3 7:20)
  • Joey Porter Jr.Las Vegas Raiders — Joey Porter Jr. (J.J. Russell pass) (Q3 1:26)

Field goals

  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q2 0:01)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q3 12:55)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q4 13:40)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q4 1:49)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 21–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 7 (Q1 10:00) — (10:00) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 21-L.Tomlinson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 9:53) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 50 (Q1 9:53) — (9:53) Steve Gregory (#28) injured on the play; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 44 (Q1 9:15) — (9:15) 33-D.Rhodes left tackle to LAC 41 for 3 yards (57-M.Wilhelm).; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q1 4:34) — (4:34) 33-D.Rhodes right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 4:31) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 19 (Q2 0:45) — (:45) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 89-C.Chambers for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 0:38) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 35 (Q2 0:01) — (:01) 11-S.Janikowski 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–7. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 18 (Q3 12:55) — (12:55) 10-N.Kaeding 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 88 (Q3 7:20); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 7:12) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 32 (Q3 1:26) — (1:26) 2-J.Russell pass deep left to 84-J.Porter for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 1:19) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 13 (Q4 13:40) — (13:40) 10-N.Kaeding 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 6 (Q4 1:49) — (1:49) 10-N.Kaeding 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 7:20) — (7:20) 2-J.Russell sacked at LV -3 for -15 yards (94-J.Tucker). FUMBLES (94-J.Tucker), touched at LV -8, RECOVERED by LAC-94-J.Tucker at LV -8. TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -12.4% · EPA -5.66]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 5:49) — (5:49) 17-P.Rivers to LAC 35 for -4 yards (99-W.Sapp). FUMBLES (99-W.Sapp), touched at LAC 35, RECOVERED by LV-56-D.Burgess at LAC 35. [WPA -12.2% · EPA -4.65]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 4:41) — (4:41) (Shotgun) 2-J.Russell pass incomplete deep left to 89-R.Curry. PENALTY on LAC-29-D.Florence, Defensive Pass Interference, 30 yards, enforced at LAC 31 - No Play. [WPA +10.4% · EPA +3.37]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 0:01) — (:01) 11-S.Janikowski 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. [WPA +10.0% · EPA +1.30]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 15:00) — 11-S.Janikowski kicks 65 yards from LV 30 to LAC 5. 43-D.Sproles pushed ob at LV 34 for 61 yards (37-C.Johnson). [WPA +9.8% · EPA +3.30]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 2:45) — (2:45) 5-M.Scifres punts 44 yards to LV 24, Center-50-D.Binn. 15-J.Higgins MUFFS catch, touched at LV 24, RECOVERED by LAC-81-K.Osgood at LV 4. 81-K.Osgood to LV 4 for no gain (35-J.Bowie). [WPA +1.1% · EPA +5.79]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 7:20) — (7:20) 2-J.Russell sacked at LV -3 for -15 yards (94-J.Tucker). FUMBLES (94-J.Tucker), touched at LV -8, RECOVERED by LAC-94-J.Tucker at LV -8. TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -12.4% · EPA -5.66]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 14:54) — (14:54) 2-J.Russell pass intended for 33-D.Rhodes INTERCEPTED by 99-I.Olshansky at LV 47. 99-I.Olshansky to LV 47 for no gain (66-C.Carlisle). [WPA -5.8% · EPA -5.15]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 5:20) — (5:20) 33-D.Rhodes right guard to LAC 37 for 4 yards (54-S.Cooper). FUMBLES (54-S.Cooper), RECOVERED by LAC-54-S.Cooper at LAC 37. 54-S.Cooper to LAC 37 for no gain (14-C.McFoy). [WPA -8.5% · EPA -4.69]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 10:00 · LV 7 · Score 6-0
    (10:00) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 21-L.Tomlinson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 9:53 · LV 2 · Score 7-0
    10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  3. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+7) — Q1 9:53 · LAC 50 · Score 7-0
    (9:53) Steve Gregory (#28) injured on the play
  4. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+7) — Q1 9:15 · LAC 44 · Score 7-0
    (9:15) 33-D.Rhodes left tackle to LAC 41 for 3 yards (57-M.Wilhelm).
  5. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 4:34 · LAC 1 · Score 7-6
    (4:34) 33-D.Rhodes right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 4:31 · LAC 2 · Score 7-7
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  7. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 0:45 · LV 19 · Score 13-7
    (:45) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 89-C.Chambers for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 0:38 · LV 2 · Score 14-7
    10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  9. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 0:01 · LAC 35 · Score 14-10
    (:01) 11-S.Janikowski 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  10. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 12:55 · LV 18 · Score 17-10
    (12:55) 10-N.Kaeding 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  11. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 7:20 · LAC 88 · Score 23-10
    (7:20) 2-J.Russell sacked at LV -3 for -15 yards (94-J.Tucker). FUMBLES (94-J.Tucker), touched at LV -8, RECOVERED by LAC-94-J.Tucker at LV -8. TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 7:12 · LV 2 · Score 24-10
    10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  13. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 1:26 · LAC 32 · Score 24-16
    (1:26) 2-J.Russell pass deep left to 84-J.Porter for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 1:19 · LAC 2 · Score 24-17
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  15. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 13:40 · LV 13 · Score 27-17
    (13:40) 10-N.Kaeding 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  16. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 1:49 · LV 6 · Score 30-17
    (1:49) 10-N.Kaeding 24 yard field goal 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.
  • C. Chambers (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • J.J. Russell (LV) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2007-12-30?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 30-17 in Week 17, 2007.

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

Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 21, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 10, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 30, Las Vegas Raiders 17.

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

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 10:00) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Rhodes (Q1 4:34) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — C. Chambers (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 0:45) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Russell (Q3 7:20) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Porter (J. Russell pass) (Q3 1:26) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 0:01, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q3 12:55, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q4 13:40, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q4 1:49, 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?

J.J. Russell (Las Vegas Raiders), 60.5% completion, +8.6% CPOE, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -11.14 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 50.0% completion, -0.7% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +1.81 total passing EPA.

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

C. Chambers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.66 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+3.18 EPA): (:45) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 89-C.Chambers for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 10-5 Now 11-5 W

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 4-11 Now 4-12 L