Quick answer
- Winner
- Baltimore Ravens
- Final score
- Baltimore Ravens 31–26 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- Baltimore Ravens 21–16 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- V. Jackson
- Top passer
- Philip Rivers
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:31) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 43-D.Sproles for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2009-09-20
Game summary
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Los Angeles Chargers 31–26 on 2009-09-20. V. Jackson posted a game-high +14.01 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 31 | |
| 10 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 26 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +14.01 total EPA · 7 snaps · +2.00 EPA/play - 2
Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +9.18 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play - 3
K. Washington · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +8.23 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.06 EPA/play - 4
D. Sproles · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.35 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play - 5

Joe Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +5.04 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play - 6
A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.81 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play - 7
W. McGahee · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +4.30 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play - 8
M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.18 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
V. Jackson — LAC · Receiving
V. Jackson posted the highest total EPA (+14.01) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +2.00 EPA per play.
V. Jackson's top snap (+5.01 EPA): (2:33) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. BAL-26-D.Landry was injured during the play.
Biggest single play (+7.17 EPA): Philip Rivers — (9:31) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 43-D.Sproles for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 50 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +5.1% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +9.18 total EPA
Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 29 dropbacks · 58.6% completion · +4.8% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +5.04 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.179 | +0.082 |
| Offensive success rate | 57.3% | 44.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.147 | +0.184 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.108 | -0.223 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.082 | -0.179 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.1% | 42.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Baltimore Ravens generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs +0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Baltimore Ravens: +0.18 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.08 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, +14.69 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +7.30 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Los Angeles Chargers — D. Sproles (Philip Rivers pass)
Baltimore Ravens — W. McGahee
Baltimore Ravens — W. McGahee
Baltimore Ravens — K. Washington (Joe Flacco pass)
Baltimore Ravens — T. Heap (Joe Flacco pass)
Los Angeles Chargers — V. Jackson (Philip Rivers pass)
Field goals
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
Baltimore Ravens — S. Hauschka
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the BAL 81 (Q1 9:31) — (9:31) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 43-D.Sproles for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q1 9:18) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q1 4:53) — (4:53) 23-W.McGahee up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 4:49) — 6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the BAL 11 (Q1 0:46) — (:46) 10-N.Kaeding 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 14–6. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q2 10:56) — (10:56) 23-W.McGahee left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 10:50) — 6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the BAL 4 (Q2 3:02) — (3:02) 10-N.Kaeding 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the LAC 27 (Q2 1:45) — (1:45) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 15-K.Washington for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 1:38) — 6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the BAL 5 (Q2 0:10) — (:10) 10-N.Kaeding 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the LAC 9 (Q3 8:30) — (8:30) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 86-T.Heap for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on BAL, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 8:24) — 6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the BAL 35 (Q3 2:33) — (2:33) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. BAL-26-D.Landry was injured during the play.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 2:26) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the BAL 7 (Q4 7:14) — (7:14) 10-N.Kaeding 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the LAC 15 (Q4 2:57) — (2:57) 6-S.Hauschka 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:37) — (:37) 43-D.Sproles up the middle to BAL 20 for -5 yards (52-R.Lewis).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 4:35) — (4:35) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 89-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 50-A.Barnes (24-D.Foxworth) at LAC 17. 50-A.Barnes to LAC 13 for 4 yards (89-C.Chambers).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 11:24) — (11:24) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle intended for 86-T.Heap INTERCEPTED by 20-A.Cason [56-S.Merriman] at LAC 22. 20-A.Cason to LAC 44 for 22 yards (90-T.Pryce).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 9:31) — (9:31) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 43-D.Sproles for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 5:01) — (5:01) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 85-A.Gates to BAL 2 for 37 yards (52-R.Lewis, 26-D.Landry). FUMBLES (52-R.Lewis), recovered by LAC-83-V.Jackson at BAL 2.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 9:31) — (9:31) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 43-D.Sproles for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 2:33) — (2:33) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. BAL-26-D.Landry was injured during the play.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 1:45) — (1:45) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 15-K.Washington for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 11:24) — (11:24) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle intended for 86-T.Heap INTERCEPTED by 20-A.Cason [56-S.Merriman] at LAC 22. 20-A.Cason to LAC 44 for 22 yards (90-T.Pryce).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 9:31 · BAL 81 · Score 0-6
(9:31) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 43-D.Sproles for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 9:18 · BAL 2 · Score 0-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 4:53 · LAC 5 · Score 6-7
(4:53) 23-W.McGahee up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 4:49 · LAC 2 · Score 7-7
6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 0:46 · BAL 11 · Score 7-10
(:46) 10-N.Kaeding 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 10:56 · LAC 3 · Score 13-10
(10:56) 23-W.McGahee left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 10:50 · LAC 2 · Score 14-10
6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 3:02 · BAL 4 · Score 14-13
(3:02) 10-N.Kaeding 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 1:45 · LAC 27 · Score 20-13
(1:45) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 15-K.Washington for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 1:38 · LAC 2 · Score 21-13
6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 0:10 · BAL 5 · Score 21-16
(:10) 10-N.Kaeding 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 8:30 · LAC 9 · Score 27-16
(8:30) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 86-T.Heap for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on BAL, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 8:24 · LAC 2 · Score 28-16
6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 2:33 · BAL 35 · Score 28-22
(2:33) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. BAL-26-D.Landry was injured during the play.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 2:26 · BAL 2 · Score 28-23
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 7:14 · BAL 7 · Score 28-26
(7:14) 10-N.Kaeding 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 2:57 · LAC 15 · Score 31-26
(2:57) 6-S.Hauschka 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Baltimore Ravens earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- V. Jackson (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Philip Rivers (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2009-09-20?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Los Angeles Chargers 31-26 in Week 2, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Baltimore Ravens 7, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 14, Los Angeles Chargers 6; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 7, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 3, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Final: Baltimore Ravens 31, Los Angeles Chargers 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Sproles (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 9:31) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — W. McGahee (Q1 4:53) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — W. McGahee (Q2 10:56) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — K. Washington (J. Flacco pass) (Q2 1:45) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Heap (J. Flacco pass) (Q3 8:30) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — V. Jackson (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 2:33) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q1 0:46, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q2 3:02, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q2 0:10, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q4 7:14, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — S. Hauschka (Q4 2:57, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 50.0% completion, +5.1% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +9.18 total passing EPA. Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 58.6% completion, +4.8% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +5.04 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Baltimore Ravens vs Los Angeles Chargers?
V. Jackson (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.01 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+5.01 EPA): (2:33) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. BAL-26-D.Landry was injured during the play..
Was Baltimore Ravens vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Baltimore Ravens won 31-26 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L