Raiders 16–24 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 8, 2009

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 57.1% completion, +9.4% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +6.59 total passing EPA. J. Russell (Las Vegas Raiders), 51.9% completion, +2.1% CPOE, -0.33 EPA per dropback, -8.94 total passing EPA.

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

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.59 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (-6.59 EPA): (2:29) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 37-C.Johnson at LV 38. 37-C.Johnson to LAC 42 for 20 yards (80-M.Floyd). PENALTY on LAC-63-S.Mruczkows.

Quick answer

Winner: Los Angeles Chargers
Final score: Los Angeles Chargers 24–16 Las Vegas Raiders
Halftime: Las Vegas Raiders 10–21 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Philip Rivers
Top passer: Philip Rivers
Biggest EPA play: (2:29) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 37-C.Johnson…
Game date: 2009-11-01

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 24–16 on 2009-11-01. Philip Rivers posted a game-high +6.59 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Las Vegas Raiders	0	10	3	3	0	16
Los Angeles Chargers	7	14	0	3	0	24

Scoring Map

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

LVLas Vegas Raiders

LAC 3

+1LAC 2

+3LAC 30

+3LAC 24

+3LAC 10

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 11:17TD
Laken Tomlinson
Points+6
Yard line
LV 6
Score
0-6
(11:17) 21-L.Tomlinson right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Direct snap to RB.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 11:13XP
NKN. Kaeding
Points+1
Yard line
LV 2
Score
0-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 13:44TD
JFJ. Fargas
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 3
Score
6-7
(13:44) 25-J.Fargas right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 13:40XP
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.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 6:13TD
VJV. Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
LV 8
Score
7-13
(6:13) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 83-V.Jackson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 6:09XP
NKN. Kaeding
Points+1
Yard line
LV 2
Score
7-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:58TD
Laken Tomlinson
Points+6
Yard line
LV 10
Score
7-20
(:58) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:54XP
NKN. Kaeding
Points+1
Yard line
LV 2
Score
7-21
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 0:15FG
SJS. Janikowski
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 30
Score
10-21
(:15) 11-S.Janikowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 9:13FG
SJS. Janikowski
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 24
Score
13-21
(9:13) 11-S.Janikowski 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 12:42FG
SJS. Janikowski
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 10
Score
16-21
(12:42) 11-S.Janikowski 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 4:46FG
NKN. Kaeding
Points+3
Yard line
LV 9
Score
16-24
(4:46) 10-N.Kaeding 28 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).

1Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +6.59 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
2V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.96 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
3C. Chambers · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.41 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.41 EPA/play
4M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.88 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
5D. Sproles · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +1.53 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
6L. Murphy · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +0.91 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
7M. Bush · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +0.91 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
8J.J. Russell · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +0.83 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.83 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

Philip Rivers — LAC · Passing

Philip Rivers posted the highest total EPA (+6.59) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.24 EPA per play.

Philip Rivers's top snap (-6.59 EPA): (2:29) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 37-C.Johnson at LV 38. 37-C.Johnson to LAC 42 for 20 yards (80-M.Floyd). PENALTY on LAC-63-S.Mruczkowski, Low Block, 15 yards, enforced at LAC

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) · 28 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +9.4% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +6.59 total EPA
J.J. Russell (Las Vegas Raiders) · 27 dropbacks · 51.9% completion · +2.1% CPOE · -0.33 EPA/play · -8.94 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Las Vegas Raiders	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.023	+0.102
Offensive success rate	47.9%	49.3%
Pass EPA/play	-0.331	+0.235
Rush EPA/play	+0.070	+0.019
Defensive EPA/play	-0.102	-0.023
Defensive success rate	50.7%	52.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs +0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Las Vegas Raiders: +0.02 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: +0.10 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)

Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, +7.48 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Las Vegas Raiders: 10 drives, +1.70 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 — Laken Tomlinson (Q1 11:17)
Las Vegas Raiders — J. Fargas (Q2 13:44)
Los Angeles Chargers — V. Jackson (Philip Rivers pass) (Q2 6:13)
Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson (Q2 0:58)

Field goals

Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q2 0:15)
Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q3 9:13)
Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q4 12:42)
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q4 4:46)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 6 (Q1 11:17) — (11:17) 21-L.Tomlinson right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Direct snap to RB.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 11:13) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–10. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q2 13:44) — (13:44) 25-J.Fargas right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 13:40) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 8 (Q2 6:13) — (6:13) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 83-V.Jackson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 6:09) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 10 (Q2 0:58) — (:58) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 0:54) — 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 30 (Q2 0:15) — (:15) 11-S.Janikowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 24 (Q3 9:13) — (9:13) 11-S.Janikowski 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 10 (Q4 12:42) — (12:42) 11-S.Janikowski 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 9 (Q4 4:46) — (4:46) 10-N.Kaeding 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 2:29) — (2:29) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 37-C.Johnson at LV 38. 37-C.Johnson to LAC 42 for 20 yards (80-M.Floyd). PENALTY on LAC-63-S.Mruczkowski, Low Block, 15 ya [WPA -13.9% · EPA -6.59]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 12:25) — (12:25) 2-J.Russell pass deep left intended for 80-Z.Miller INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Cromartie at LAC 25. 31-A.Cromartie to LAC 41 for 16 yards (80-Z.Miller). [WPA -12.1% · EPA -4.51]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 4:17) — (4:17) 9-S.Lechler punts 44 yards to LAC 47, Center-59-J.Condo. 43-D.Sproles to LV 47 for 6 yards (22-G.Russell). FUMBLES (22-G.Russell), RECOVERED by LV-22-G.Russell at LV 47. 22-G.Russell to LV 47 f [WPA +10.1% · EPA +4.90]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 12:08) — (12:08) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 80-M.Floyd to LV 6 for 53 yards (24-M.Huff). [WPA +8.7% · EPA +3.34]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 10:23) — (10:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 83-V.Jackson to LV 29 for 14 yards (37-C.Johnson). [WPA +7.3% · EPA +1.43]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 2:29) — (2:29) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 37-C.Johnson at LV 38. 37-C.Johnson to LAC 42 for 20 yards (80-M.Floyd). PENALTY on LAC-63-S.Mruczkowski, Low Block, 15 ya [WPA -13.9% · EPA -6.59]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 4:17) — (4:17) 9-S.Lechler punts 44 yards to LAC 47, Center-59-J.Condo. 43-D.Sproles to LV 47 for 6 yards (22-G.Russell). FUMBLES (22-G.Russell), RECOVERED by LV-22-G.Russell at LV 47. 22-G.Russell to LV 47 f [WPA +10.1% · EPA +4.90]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 12:25) — (12:25) 2-J.Russell pass deep left intended for 80-Z.Miller INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Cromartie at LAC 25. 31-A.Cromartie to LAC 41 for 16 yards (80-Z.Miller). [WPA -12.1% · EPA -4.51]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 12:08) — (12:08) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 80-M.Floyd to LV 6 for 53 yards (24-M.Huff). [WPA +8.7% · EPA +3.34]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 11:17 · LV 6 · Score 0-6
(11:17) 21-L.Tomlinson right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Direct snap to RB.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 11:13 · LV 2 · Score 0-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 13:44 · LAC 3 · Score 6-7
(13:44) 25-J.Fargas right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 13:40 · LAC 2 · Score 7-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 6:13 · LV 8 · Score 7-13
(6:13) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 83-V.Jackson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 6:09 · LV 2 · Score 7-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 0:58 · LV 10 · Score 7-20
(:58) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 0:54 · LV 2 · Score 7-21
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 0:15 · LAC 30 · Score 10-21
(:15) 11-S.Janikowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 9:13 · LAC 24 · Score 13-21
(9:13) 11-S.Janikowski 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 12:42 · LAC 10 · Score 16-21
(12:42) 11-S.Janikowski 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 4:46 · LV 9 · Score 16-24
(4:46) 10-N.Kaeding 28 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.
Philip Rivers (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 Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2009-11-01?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 24-16 in Week 8, 2009.

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

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 10, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 16, Los Angeles Chargers 24.

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

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q1 11:17) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Fargas (Q2 13:44) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — V. Jackson (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 6:13) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q2 0:58) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 0:15, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q3 9:13, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 12:42, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q4 4:46, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 57.1% completion, +9.4% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +6.59 total passing EPA. J.J. Russell (Las Vegas Raiders), 51.9% completion, +2.1% CPOE, -0.33 EPA per dropback, -8.94 total passing EPA.

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

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.59 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (-6.59 EPA): (2:29) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 37-C.Johnson at LV 38. 37-C.Johnson to LAC 42 for 20 yards (80-M.Floyd). PENALTY on LAC-63-S.Mruczkows.

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 2-5 Now 2-6 L

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W

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