Commanders 20–23 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 17, 2009

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Los Angeles Chargers?

J. Campbell (Washington Commanders), 63.6% completion, +4.6% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +11.26 total passing EPA. B. Volek (Los Angeles Chargers), 61.3% completion, -0.7% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +3.88 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Los Angeles Chargers?

J. Campbell (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.26 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (+5.36 EPA): (2:51) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep left to 12-M.Kelly to LAC 4 for 84 yards (20-A.Cason)..

Quick answer

Winner: Los Angeles Chargers
Final score: Los Angeles Chargers 23–20 Washington Commanders
Halftime: Washington Commanders 14–13 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jihaad Campbell
Top passer: Jihaad Campbell
Biggest EPA play: (2:14) 7-B.Volek pass deep right intended for 86-B.Manumaleuna INTERCEPTED by 52-R.McIntos…
Game date: 2010-01-03

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Washington Commanders 23–20 on 2010-01-03, overcoming Washington Commanders's 14–13 halftime lead. Jihaad Campbell posted a game-high +11.26 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Washington Commanders	0	14	3	3	0	20
Los Angeles Chargers	10	3	0	10	0	23

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders

+3WAS 29

WAS 12

+3WAS 27

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 11:27FG
NKN. Kaeding
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 29
Score
0-3
(11:27) 10-N.Kaeding 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 6:42TD
AGA. Gates
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 12
Score
0-9
(6:42) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 6:36XP
NKN. Kaeding
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
0-10
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 11:38FG
NKN. Kaeding
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 6
Score
0-13
(11:38) 10-N.Kaeding 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 5:22TD
TYT. Yoder
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
6-13
(5:22) 17-J.Campbell pass short middle to 87-T.Yoder for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 5:16XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
7-13
4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:44TD
MSM. Sellers
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 3
Score
13-13
(:44) 17-J.Campbell pass short right to 45-M.Sellers for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:39XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
14-13
4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 9:08FG
Graham Gano
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 6
Score
17-13
(9:08) 4-G.Gano 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 12:11FG
NKN. Kaeding
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 27
Score
17-16
(12:11) 10-N.Kaeding 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 4:36FG
Graham Gano
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 7
Score
20-16
(4:36) 4-G.Gano 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 0:39TD
MTM. Tolbert
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
20-22
(:39) 7-B.Volek pass short right to 35-M.Tolbert for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 0:35XP
NKN. Kaeding
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
20-23
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).

1Jihaad Campbell · Washington Commanders · Passing · +11.26 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
2M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.88 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
3Carlton Davis III · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.82 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
4Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +5.62 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
5M. Kelly · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.52 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
6M. Bennett · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.22 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
7B. Volek · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +3.88 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
8M. Sellers · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.66 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.89 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

Jihaad Campbell — WAS · Passing

Jihaad Campbell posted the highest total EPA (+11.26) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.

Jihaad Campbell's top snap (+5.36 EPA): (2:51) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep left to 12-M.Kelly to LAC 4 for 84 yards (20-A.Cason).

Biggest single play (-5.46 EPA): B. Volek — (2:14) 7-B.Volek pass deep right intended for 86-B.Manumaleuna INTERCEPTED by 52-R.McIntosh at WAS 22. 52-R.McIntosh to WAS 31 for 9 yards (88-K.Wilson). FUMBLES (88-K.Wilson), recovered by WAS-22-C.R

Quarterback report card

Jihaad Campbell led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Jihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders) · 44 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +4.6% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +11.26 total EPA
B. Volek (Los Angeles Chargers) · 31 dropbacks · 61.3% completion · -0.7% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +3.88 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Washington Commanders	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.060	+0.082
Offensive success rate	45.8%	45.6%
Pass EPA/play	+0.256	+0.207
Rush EPA/play	-0.165	-0.356
Defensive EPA/play	-0.082	-0.060
Defensive success rate	54.4%	54.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Washington Commanders +0.06, Los Angeles Chargers +0.08) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Washington Commanders: +0.06 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: +0.08 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)

Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +6.46 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 10 drives, +4.95 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (Philip Rivers pass) (Q1 6:42)
Washington Commanders — T. Yoder (Jihaad Campbell pass) (Q2 5:22)
Washington Commanders — M. Sellers (Jihaad Campbell pass) (Q2 0:44)
Los Angeles Chargers — M. Tolbert (B. Volek pass) (Q4 0:39)

Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q1 11:27)
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q2 11:38)
Washington Commanders — Graham Gano (Q3 9:08)
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q4 12:11)
Washington Commanders — Graham Gano (Q4 4:36)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the WAS 29 (Q1 11:27) — (11:27) 10-N.Kaeding 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the WAS 12 (Q1 6:42) — (6:42) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 6:36) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the WAS 6 (Q2 11:38) — (11:38) 10-N.Kaeding 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q2 5:22) — (5:22) 17-J.Campbell pass short middle to 87-T.Yoder for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 5:16) — 4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q2 0:44) — (:44) 17-J.Campbell pass short right to 45-M.Sellers for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 0:39) — 4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the LAC 6 (Q3 9:08) — (9:08) 4-G.Gano 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the WAS 27 (Q4 12:11) — (12:11) 10-N.Kaeding 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the LAC 7 (Q4 4:36) — (4:36) 4-G.Gano 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q4 0:39) — (:39) 7-B.Volek pass short right to 35-M.Tolbert for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 0:35) — 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 (Q3 2:14) — (2:14) 7-B.Volek pass deep right intended for 86-B.Manumaleuna INTERCEPTED by 52-R.McIntosh at WAS 22. 52-R.McIntosh to WAS 31 for 9 yards (88-K.Wilson). FUMBLES (88-K.Wilson), recovered by WAS-22-C.R [WPA -18.5% · EPA -5.46]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:39) — (:39) 7-B.Volek pass short right to 35-M.Tolbert for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.3% · EPA +2.08]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 29-M.Bennett up the middle to WAS 18 for 14 yards (59-L.Fletcher, 41-K.Moore). [WPA +15.7% · EPA +1.22]
Washington Commanders (Q2 2:51) — (2:51) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep left to 12-M.Kelly to LAC 4 for 84 yards (20-A.Cason). [WPA +15.3% · EPA +5.36]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 7-B.Volek pass short left to 29-M.Bennett to LAC 46 for 33 yards (59-L.Fletcher). [WPA +10.7% · EPA +2.99]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 2:14) — (2:14) 7-B.Volek pass deep right intended for 86-B.Manumaleuna INTERCEPTED by 52-R.McIntosh at WAS 22. 52-R.McIntosh to WAS 31 for 9 yards (88-K.Wilson). FUMBLES (88-K.Wilson), recovered by WAS-22-C.R [WPA -18.5% · EPA -5.46]
Washington Commanders (Q2 2:51) — (2:51) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep left to 12-M.Kelly to LAC 4 for 84 yards (20-A.Cason). [WPA +15.3% · EPA +5.36]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 6:42) — (6:42) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.6% · EPA +3.20]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 1:40) — (1:40) 7-B.Volek pass deep right to 80-M.Floyd to WAS 30 for 50 yards (41-K.Moore). [WPA +5.9% · EPA +3.18]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 11:27 · WAS 29 · Score 0-3
(11:27) 10-N.Kaeding 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 6:42 · WAS 12 · Score 0-9
(6:42) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 6:36 · WAS 2 · Score 0-10
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 11:38 · WAS 6 · Score 0-13
(11:38) 10-N.Kaeding 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 5:22 · LAC 2 · Score 6-13
(5:22) 17-J.Campbell pass short middle to 87-T.Yoder for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 5:16 · LAC 2 · Score 7-13
4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 0:44 · LAC 3 · Score 13-13
(:44) 17-J.Campbell pass short right to 45-M.Sellers for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 0:39 · LAC 2 · Score 14-13
4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 9:08 · LAC 6 · Score 17-13
(9:08) 4-G.Gano 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 12:11 · WAS 27 · Score 17-16
(12:11) 10-N.Kaeding 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 4:36 · LAC 7 · Score 20-16
(4:36) 4-G.Gano 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 0:39 · WAS 2 · Score 20-22
(:39) 7-B.Volek pass short right to 35-M.Tolbert for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 0:35 · WAS 2 · Score 20-23
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.
Jihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Jihaad Campbell (WAS) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2010-01-03?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Washington Commanders 23-20 in Week 17, 2009.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Q1: Washington Commanders 0, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q2: Washington Commanders 14, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q3: Washington Commanders 3, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: Washington Commanders 3, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Final: Washington Commanders 20, Los Angeles Chargers 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 6:42) Washington Commanders touchdown — T. Yoder (J. Campbell pass) (Q2 5:22) Washington Commanders touchdown — M. Sellers (J. Campbell pass) (Q2 0:44) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Tolbert (B. Volek pass) (Q4 0:39) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q1 11:27, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q2 11:38, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — G. Gano (Q3 9:08, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q4 12:11, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — G. Gano (Q4 4:36, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Jihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders), 63.6% completion, +4.6% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +11.26 total passing EPA. B. Volek (Los Angeles Chargers), 61.3% completion, -0.7% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +3.88 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Jihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.26 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (+5.36 EPA): (2:51) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep left to 12-M.Kelly to LAC 4 for 84 yards (20-A.Cason)..

Was Washington Commanders vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 4-11 Now 4-12 L

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 12-3 Now 13-3 W

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