Quick answer
- Winner
- Buffalo Bills
- Final score
- Buffalo Bills 23–14 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 7–13 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Tru Edwards
- Top passer
- Philip Rivers
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:16) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 59-K.Mitchell …
- Game date
- 2008-10-19
Game summary
The Buffalo Bills beat the Los Angeles Chargers 23–14 on 2008-10-19. Tru Edwards posted a game-high +14.02 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
 Buffalo Bills | 3 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LACLos Angeles Chargers(6:52) 9-R.Lindell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(:39) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 80-M.Floyd for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(5:26) 5-T.Edwards pass short right to 83-L.Evans for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear right corner of end zone.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(:19) 9-R.Lindell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(6:33) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 83-V.Jackson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in coverage at goal line.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(:40) 23-M.Lynch right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key blocks: F.Jackson, R.Royal.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(3:21) 9-R.Lindell 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 6:52FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 20
- Score
- 0-3
(6:52) 9-R.Lindell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 0:39TD MFM. FloydPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 14
- Score
- 6-3
(:39) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 80-M.Floyd for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 0:21XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 7-3
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 5:26TD LEL. EvansPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 7-9
(5:26) 5-T.Edwards pass short right to 83-L.Evans for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear right corner of end zone.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 5:20XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 7-10
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:19FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 9
- Score
- 7-13
(:19) 9-R.Lindell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 6:33TD VJV. JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 12
- Score
- 13-13
(6:33) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 83-V.Jackson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in coverage at goal line.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 6:28XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 14-13
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 0:40TD MLM. LynchPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 9
- Score
- 14-19
(:40) 23-M.Lynch right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key blocks: F.Jackson, R.Royal.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 0:33XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 14-20
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 3:21FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 26
- Score
- 14-23
(3:21) 9-R.Lindell 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Tru Edwards · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +14.02 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play - 2L. Evans · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +8.51 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 3V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.56 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.89 EPA/play
- 4M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.39 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.85 EPA/play
- 5A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.00 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 6R. Royal · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.88 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 7F. Jackson · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
- 8
Joe Reed · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.25 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.75 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
Tru Edwards — BUF · Passing
Tru Edwards posted the highest total EPA (+14.02) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.44 EPA per play.
Tru Edwards's top snap (-2.33 EPA): (1:18) 5-T.Edwards kneels to LAC 16 for -1 yards.
Biggest single play (-6.05 EPA): Philip Rivers — (6:16) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 59-K.Mitchell at BUF -1. 59-K.Mitchell to BUF 31 for 32 yards (61-N.Hardwick). Initial pressure on QB: C.Bryan.
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 Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 32 dropbacks · 68.8% completion · +14.4% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.78 total EPA
- Tru Edwards (Buffalo Bills) · 32 dropbacks · 78.1% completion · +14.4% CPOE · +0.44 EPA/play · +14.02 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.034 | +0.079 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.4% | 48.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.024 | +0.438 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.056 | -0.064 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.079 | +0.034 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.2% | 51.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Buffalo Bills held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: -0.03 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: +0.08 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 9 drives, +6.48 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 9 drives, -2.17 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — M. Floyd (Philip Rivers pass)
- Buffalo Bills — L. Evans (Tru Edwards pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — V. Jackson (Philip Rivers pass)
- Buffalo Bills — M. Lynch
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–3. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the LAC 20 (Q1 6:52) — (6:52) 9-R.Lindell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the BUF 14 (Q1 0:39) — (:39) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 80-M.Floyd for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 0:21) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 10–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q2 5:26) — (5:26) 5-T.Edwards pass short right to 83-L.Evans for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear right corner of end zone.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 5:20) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the LAC 9 (Q2 0:19) — (:19) 9-R.Lindell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the BUF 12 (Q3 6:33) — (6:33) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 83-V.Jackson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in coverage at goal line.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 6:28) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LAC 9 (Q3 0:40) — (:40) 23-M.Lynch right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key blocks: F.Jackson, R.Royal.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 0:33) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 3–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the LAC 26 (Q4 3:21) — (3:21) 9-R.Lindell 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2) — End of half - 2:27 pm
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 6:16) — (6:16) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 59-K.Mitchell at BUF -1. 59-K.Mitchell to BUF 31 for 32 yards (61-N.Hardwick). Initial pressure on QB: C.Bryan.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 9:31) — (9:31) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LAC 37 for -11 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by BUF-99-M.Stroud at LAC 38. Ball came out of QB's hands
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 0:39) — (:39) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 80-M.Floyd for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 6:33) — (6:33) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 83-V.Jackson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in coverage at goal line.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 6:16) — (6:16) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 59-K.Mitchell at BUF -1. 59-K.Mitchell to BUF 31 for 32 yards (61-N.Hardwick). Initial pressure on QB: C.Bryan.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 9:31) — (9:31) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LAC 37 for -11 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by BUF-99-M.Stroud at LAC 38. Ball came out of QB's hands
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 3:08) — (3:08) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LAC 21 for -8 yards (59-K.Mitchell). FUMBLES (59-K.Mitchell), RECOVERED by BUF-96-C.Bryan at LAC 22. K.Mitchell helmet hit P.Rivers elbow, causing fumble. Play C
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 0:39) — (:39) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 80-M.Floyd for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 6:52 · LAC 20 · Score 0-3
(6:52) 9-R.Lindell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 0:39 · BUF 14 · Score 6-3
(:39) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 80-M.Floyd for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 0:21 · BUF 2 · Score 7-3
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 5:26 · LAC 2 · Score 7-9
(5:26) 5-T.Edwards pass short right to 83-L.Evans for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear right corner of end zone. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 5:20 · LAC 2 · Score 7-10
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 0:19 · LAC 9 · Score 7-13
(:19) 9-R.Lindell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 6:33 · BUF 12 · Score 13-13
(6:33) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 83-V.Jackson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in coverage at goal line. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 6:28 · BUF 2 · Score 14-13
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 0:40 · LAC 9 · Score 14-19
(:40) 23-M.Lynch right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key blocks: F.Jackson, R.Royal. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 0:33 · LAC 2 · Score 14-20
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 3:21 · LAC 26 · Score 14-23
(3:21) 9-R.Lindell 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Tru Edwards (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Philip Rivers (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Tru Edwards (BUF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Buffalo Bills on 2008-10-19?
The Buffalo Bills beat the Los Angeles Chargers 23-14 in Week 7, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Buffalo Bills 3; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Buffalo Bills 10; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Buffalo Bills 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Buffalo Bills 3; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 14, Buffalo Bills 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Buffalo Bills?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Floyd (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 0:39) Buffalo Bills touchdown — L. Evans (T. Edwards pass) (Q2 5:26) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — V. Jackson (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 6:33) Buffalo Bills touchdown — M. Lynch (Q3 0:40) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q1 6:52, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q2 0:19, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q4 3:21, 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?
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 68.8% completion, +14.4% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.78 total passing EPA. Tru Edwards (Buffalo Bills), 78.1% completion, +14.4% CPOE, +0.44 EPA per dropback, +14.02 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Buffalo Bills?
Tru Edwards (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.02 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (-2.33 EPA): (1:18) 5-T.Edwards kneels to LAC 16 for -1 yards..
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L
Buffalo Bills
Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W
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