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NFL · Week 9 · November 4, 2007 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Minnesota Vikings: 2007 Week 9 Recap

Vikings defeat Chargers 35–17 in Week 9

B.Bollinger led Fantasy Impact as Vikings prevailed in a 17–35 Week 9 finish.

Los Angeles Chargers 17 4–4
Final 17–35
Minnesota Vikings 35 3–5 Winner
Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
17–35
Halftime
Los Angeles Chargers 14–7 Minnesota Vikings
Top passer
Philip Rivers
FantasyHQ MVP
B.Bollinger
Game date
November 4, 2007

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

  • L.Naanee 2 REC · 39 YDS +4.6 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Chambers 5 REC · 59 YDS +4.3 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Osgood 2 REC · 23 YDS +2.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • B.Bollinger 7/11 · 87 YDS · 1 TD +7.7 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Rice 4 REC · 66 YDS · 1 TD +7.1 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Peterson 33 CAR · 296 YDS · 3 TD +5.0 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
Minnesota Vikings 35–17 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime
Los Angeles Chargers 14–7 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
B. Bollinger
Top passer
Philip Rivers
Biggest EPA play
(:04) 8-R.Longwell 57 yard field goal is No Good, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. …
Game date
2007-11-04

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Los Angeles Chargers 35–17 on 2007-11-04, overcoming Los Angeles Chargers's 14–7 halftime lead. B. Bollinger posted a game-high +7.67 total EPA in the passing.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Los Angeles Chargers7703017
Minnesota Vikings701414035

Scoring Map

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

LACLos Angeles Chargers
MINMinnesota Vikings

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 5:48TD
    Laken Tomlinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 1
    Score
    6-0

    (5:48) 21-L.Tomlinson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 5:44XP
    NKN. Kaeding

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    7-0

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

  3. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 2:52TD
    APA. Peterson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 1
    Score
    7-6

    (2:52) 28-A.Peterson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 2:49XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    7-7

    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

  5. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 0:04TD
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 39
    Score
    13-7

    (:04) 8-R.Longwell 57 yard field goal is No Good, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. 31-A.Cromartie at LAC -9 for 109 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Longest Play in NFL History

  6. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 0:00XP
    NKN. Kaeding

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    14-7

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

  7. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 12:55TD
    APA. Peterson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 64
    Score
    14-13

    (12:55) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 12:44XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    14-14

    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

  9. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 3:15TD
    SRS. Rice

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 40
    Score
    14-20

    (3:15) 9-B.Bollinger pass deep right to 18-S.Rice for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 3:07XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    14-21

    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

  11. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 14:09FG
    NKN. Kaeding

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 17
    Score
    17-21

    (14:09) 10-N.Kaeding 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

  12. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 7:54TD
    APA. Peterson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 46
    Score
    17-27

    (7:54) 28-A.Peterson right end for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 7:44XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    17-28

    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

  14. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 4:33TD
    Calvin Taylor Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    17-34

    (4:33) 29-C.Taylor left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 4:28XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    17-35

    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1B. Bollinger · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +7.67 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
  2. 2S. Rice · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.08 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play
  3. 3A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +5.05 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  4. 4L. Naanee · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.57 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.29 EPA/play
  5. 5C. Chambers · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.35 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
  6. 6Reid FergusonReid Ferguson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.69 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
  7. 7Calvin Taylor Jr.Calvin Taylor Jr. · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.18 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
  8. 8K. Osgood · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.06 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

B. Bollinger — MIN · Passing

B. Bollinger posted the highest total EPA (+7.67) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.70 EPA per play.

B. Bollinger's top snap (+3.46 EPA): (3:15) 9-B.Bollinger pass deep right to 18-S.Rice for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-8.56 EPA): R. Longwell — (:04) 8-R.Longwell 57 yard field goal is No Good, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. 31-A.Cromartie at LAC -9 for 109 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Longest Play in NFL History

Quarterback report card

Philip Rivers led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Philip RiversPhilip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 47 dropbacks · 40.4% completion · -8.5% CPOE · -0.25 EPA/play · -11.55 total EPA
  • Trishton JacksonTrishton Jackson (Minnesota Vikings) · 15 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · +0.0% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -0.46 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLos Angeles ChargersMinnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play-0.192+0.008
Offensive success rate41.4%53.9%
Pass EPA/play-0.246+0.277
Rush EPA/play-0.496+0.125
Defensive EPA/play-0.008+0.192
Defensive success rate46.1%58.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.19), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Los Angeles Chargers: -0.19 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Minnesota Vikings: +0.01 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Los Angeles Chargers: 14 drives, -16.68 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Minnesota Vikings: 14 drives, +0.73 total EPA, 6 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 (Q1 5:48)
  • Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (Q1 2:52)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — R. Longwell (Q2 0:04)
  • Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (Q3 12:55)
  • Minnesota Vikings — S. Rice (B. Bollinger pass) (Q3 3:15)
  • Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (Q4 7:54)
  • Calvin Taylor Jr.Minnesota Vikings — Calvin Taylor Jr. (Q4 4:33)

Field goals

  • Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q4 14:09)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q1 5:48) — (5:48) 21-L.Tomlinson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 5:44) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q1 2:52) — (2:52) 28-A.Peterson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 2:49) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 39 (Q2 0:04); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 0:00) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LAC 64 (Q3 12:55) — (12:55) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 12:44) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LAC 40 (Q3 3:15) — (3:15) 9-B.Bollinger pass deep right to 18-S.Rice for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 3:07) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the MIN 17 (Q4 14:09) — (14:09) 10-N.Kaeding 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LAC 46 (Q4 7:54) — (7:54) 28-A.Peterson right end for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 7:44) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q4 4:33) — (4:33) 29-C.Taylor left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 4:28) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 8-R.Longwell 57 yard field goal is No Good, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. 31-A.Cromartie at LAC -9 for 109 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Longest Play in NFL History [WPA -34.2% · EPA -8.56]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q3 12:55) — (12:55) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +22.0% · EPA +5.41]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q3 9:47) — (9:47) 29-C.Taylor left guard to LAC 3 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by LAC-20-M.McCree at LAC 4. 20-M.McCree to LAC 6 for 2 yards. [WPA -14.9% · EPA -5.11]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q3 3:15) — (3:15) 9-B.Bollinger pass deep right to 18-S.Rice for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.6% · EPA +3.46]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 12:40) — (12:40) 17-P.Rivers FUMBLES (Aborted) at LAC 20, RECOVERED by MIN-52-C.Greenway at LAC 20. 52-C.Greenway to LAC 20 for no gain (65-C.Withrow). [WPA -13.2% · EPA -5.19]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 8-R.Longwell 57 yard field goal is No Good, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. 31-A.Cromartie at LAC -9 for 109 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Longest Play in NFL History [WPA -34.2% · EPA -8.56]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q3 12:55) — (12:55) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +22.0% · EPA +5.41]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 12:40) — (12:40) 17-P.Rivers FUMBLES (Aborted) at LAC 20, RECOVERED by MIN-52-C.Greenway at LAC 20. 52-C.Greenway to LAC 20 for no gain (65-C.Withrow). [WPA -13.2% · EPA -5.19]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q3 9:47) — (9:47) 29-C.Taylor left guard to LAC 3 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by LAC-20-M.McCree at LAC 4. 20-M.McCree to LAC 6 for 2 yards. [WPA -14.9% · EPA -5.11]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 5:48 · MIN 1 · Score 6-0
    (5:48) 21-L.Tomlinson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 5:44 · MIN 2 · Score 7-0
    10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  3. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 2:52 · LAC 1 · Score 7-6
    (2:52) 28-A.Peterson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 2:49 · LAC 2 · Score 7-7
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  5. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 0:04 · LAC 39 · Score 13-7
    (:04) 8-R.Longwell 57 yard field goal is No Good, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. 31-A.Cromartie at LAC -9 for 109 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Longest Play in NFL History
  6. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 0:00 · MIN 2 · Score 14-7
    10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  7. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 12:55 · LAC 64 · Score 14-13
    (12:55) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 12:44 · LAC 2 · Score 14-14
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  9. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 3:15 · LAC 40 · Score 14-20
    (3:15) 9-B.Bollinger pass deep right to 18-S.Rice for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 3:07 · LAC 2 · Score 14-21
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  11. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 14:09 · MIN 17 · Score 17-21
    (14:09) 10-N.Kaeding 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  12. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 7:54 · LAC 46 · Score 17-27
    (7:54) 28-A.Peterson right end for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 7:44 · LAC 2 · Score 17-28
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  14. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 4:33 · LAC 2 · Score 17-34
    (4:33) 29-C.Taylor left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 4:28 · LAC 2 · Score 17-35
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • B. Bollinger (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Philip Rivers (LAC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Minnesota Vikings on 2007-11-04?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Los Angeles Chargers 35-17 in Week 9, 2007.

What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Minnesota Vikings?

Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Minnesota Vikings 14; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Minnesota Vikings 14; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 17, Minnesota Vikings 35.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Minnesota Vikings?

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q1 5:48) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q1 2:52) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — R. Longwell (Q2 0:04) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q3 12:55) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — S. Rice (B. Bollinger pass) (Q3 3:15) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q4 7:54) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Taylor (Q4 4:33) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q4 14:09, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Minnesota Vikings?

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 40.4% completion, -8.5% CPOE, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -11.55 total passing EPA. Trishton Jackson (Minnesota Vikings), 40.0% completion, +0.0% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -0.46 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Minnesota Vikings?

B. Bollinger (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.67 total EPA on Passing plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+3.46 EPA): (3:15) 9-B.Bollinger pass deep right to 18-S.Rice for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 2-5 Now 3-5 W

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