Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 41–10 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Arizona Cardinals 7–28 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Philip Rivers
- Top passer
- Philip Rivers
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:48) (Shotgun) 43-D.Sproles left end to LAC 45 for 2 yards (28-G.Toler). FUMBLES (28-G.…
- Game date
- 2010-10-03
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Arizona Cardinals 41–10 on 2010-10-03. Philip Rivers posted a game-high +15.20 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
 Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 21 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 41 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ARIArizona Cardinals(4:52) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 85-A.Gates for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-[64], Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(13:48) (Shotgun) 43-D.Sproles left end to LAC 45 for 2 yards (28-G.Toler). FUMBLES (28-G.Toler), RECOVERED by ARI-25-K.Rhodes at LAC 42. 25-K.Rhodes for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
(10:36) 35-M.Tolbert left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-[64], Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(3:35) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 85-A.Gates for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-[64], Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(2:39) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short left intended for 18-M.Komar INTERCEPTED by 95-S.Phillips at ARI 31. 95-S.Phillips for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-[64], Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(3:59) 10-N.Kaeding 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-E.Albright, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(1:38) 24-R.Mathews right end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-64-E.Albright, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(10:53) 10-N.Kaeding 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-E.Albright, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(3:22) 4-J.Feely 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
LACLos Angeles ChargersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 4:52TD AGA. GatesPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 33
- Score
- 0-6
(4:52) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 85-A.Gates for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 4:45XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 0-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-[64], Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 13:48TD DSD. SprolesPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 57
- Score
- 6-7
(13:48) (Shotgun) 43-D.Sproles left end to LAC 45 for 2 yards (28-G.Toler). FUMBLES (28-G.Toler), RECOVERED by ARI-25-K.Rhodes at LAC 42. 25-K.Rhodes for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 13:34XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 7-7
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 10:36TD MTM. TolbertPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 5
- Score
- 7-13
(10:36) 35-M.Tolbert left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 10:31XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 7-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-[64], Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 3:35TD AGA. GatesPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 26
- Score
- 7-20
(3:35) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 85-A.Gates for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 3:30XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 7-21
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-[64], Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 2:39TD Scottie PhillipsPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 77
- Score
- 7-27
(2:39) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short left intended for 18-M.Komar INTERCEPTED by 95-S.Phillips at ARI 31. 95-S.Phillips for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 2:30XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 7-28
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-[64], Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 3:59FG NKN. KaedingPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 30
- Score
- 7-31
(3:59) 10-N.Kaeding 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-E.Albright, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 1:38TD RMR. MathewsPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 7-37
(1:38) 24-R.Mathews right end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 1:31XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 7-38
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-64-E.Albright, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 10:53FG NKN. KaedingPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 29
- Score
- 7-41
(10:53) 10-N.Kaeding 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-E.Albright, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 3:22FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 35
- Score
- 10-41
(3:22) 4-J.Feely 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +15.20 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 2A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +14.46 total EPA · 7 snaps · +2.07 EPA/play
- 3M. Tolbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +4.39 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 4J. Hester · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.13 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
- 5M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.40 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
- 6J. Dray · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.00 EPA/play
- 7R. Mathews · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +1.02 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 8B. Volek · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +1.01 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.01 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 (+15.20) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 21 counted snaps, they averaged +0.72 EPA per play.
Philip Rivers's top snap (+3.66 EPA): (3:35) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 85-A.Gates for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-8.64 EPA): D. Sproles — (13:48) (Shotgun) 43-D.Sproles left end to LAC 45 for 2 yards (28-G.Toler). FUMBLES (28-G.Toler), RECOVERED by ARI-25-K.Rhodes at LAC 42. 25-K.Rhodes for 42 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) · 21 dropbacks · 71.4% completion · +20.4% CPOE · +0.72 EPA/play · +15.20 total EPA
Mike Hall Jr. (Arizona Cardinals) · 20 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -13.0% CPOE · -0.66 EPA/play · -13.14 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.314 | +0.142 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.3% | 50.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.658 | +0.737 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.142 | -0.142 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.142 | +0.314 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.4% | 53.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.31), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.31 EPA/play (3rd percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.14 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, -21.02 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, +11.21 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 — A. Gates (Philip Rivers pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — D. Sproles
- Los Angeles Chargers — M. Tolbert
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (Philip Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Scottie Phillips
- Los Angeles Chargers — R. Mathews
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely
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 ARI 33 (Q1 4:52) — (4:52) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 85-A.Gates for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 4:45) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-[64], Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 21–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 57 (Q2 13:48); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 13:34) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the ARI 5 (Q2 10:36) — (10:36) 35-M.Tolbert left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 10:31) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-[64], Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the ARI 26 (Q2 3:35) — (3:35) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 85-A.Gates for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 3:30) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-[64], Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 77 (Q2 2:39); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 2:30) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-[64], Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the ARI 30 (Q3 3:59) — (3:59) 10-N.Kaeding 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-E.Albright, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the ARI 15 (Q3 1:38) — (1:38) 24-R.Mathews right end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 1:31) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-64-E.Albright, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the ARI 29 (Q4 10:53) — (10:53) 10-N.Kaeding 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-E.Albright, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LAC 35 (Q4 3:22) — (3:22) 4-J.Feely 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 13:48) — (13:48) (Shotgun) 43-D.Sproles left end to LAC 45 for 2 yards (28-G.Toler). FUMBLES (28-G.Toler), RECOVERED by ARI-25-K.Rhodes at LAC 42. 25-K.Rhodes for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 9:36) — (9:36) 3-D.Anderson pass deep left intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 28-S.Gregory at LAC 11. 28-S.Gregory to LAC 11 for no gain (11-L.Fitzgerald).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 12:55) — (12:55) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short middle to 18-M.Komar to LAC 44 for 16 yards (28-S.Gregory).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 1:47) — (1:47) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson sacked at LAC 44 for -9 yards (99-K.Burnett).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 6:13) — (6:13) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates to ARI 40 for 13 yards (24-A.Wilson).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 13:48) — (13:48) (Shotgun) 43-D.Sproles left end to LAC 45 for 2 yards (28-G.Toler). FUMBLES (28-G.Toler), RECOVERED by ARI-25-K.Rhodes at LAC 42. 25-K.Rhodes for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 2:39) — (2:39) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short left intended for 18-M.Komar INTERCEPTED by 95-S.Phillips at ARI 31. 95-S.Phillips for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 1:47) — (1:47) 6-M.Hall sacked at ARI 23 for -12 yards (99-K.Burnett). FUMBLES (99-K.Burnett), RECOVERED by LAC-93-L.Castillo at ARI 15. 93-L.Castillo to ARI 15 for no gain (63-L.Sendlein).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 3:35) — (3:35) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 85-A.Gates for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 4:52 · ARI 33 · Score 0-6
(4:52) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 85-A.Gates for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 4:45 · ARI 2 · Score 0-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-[64], Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 13:48 · ARI 57 · Score 6-7
(13:48) (Shotgun) 43-D.Sproles left end to LAC 45 for 2 yards (28-G.Toler). FUMBLES (28-G.Toler), RECOVERED by ARI-25-K.Rhodes at LAC 42. 25-K.Rhodes for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 13:34 · LAC 2 · Score 7-7
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 10:36 · ARI 5 · Score 7-13
(10:36) 35-M.Tolbert left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 10:31 · ARI 2 · Score 7-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-[64], Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 3:35 · ARI 26 · Score 7-20
(3:35) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 85-A.Gates for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 3:30 · ARI 2 · Score 7-21
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-[64], Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 2:39 · LAC 77 · Score 7-27
(2:39) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short left intended for 18-M.Komar INTERCEPTED by 95-S.Phillips at ARI 31. 95-S.Phillips for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 2:30 · ARI 2 · Score 7-28
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-[64], Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 3:59 · ARI 30 · Score 7-31
(3:59) 10-N.Kaeding 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-E.Albright, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 1:38 · ARI 15 · Score 7-37
(1:38) 24-R.Mathews right end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 1:31 · ARI 2 · Score 7-38
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-64-E.Albright, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 10:53 · ARI 29 · Score 7-41
(10:53) 10-N.Kaeding 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-E.Albright, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 3:22 · LAC 35 · Score 10-41
(3:22) 4-J.Feely 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
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).
- Mike Hall Jr. (ARI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2010-10-03?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Arizona Cardinals 41-10 in Week 4, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 7, Los Angeles Chargers 21; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 0, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 3, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Final: Arizona Cardinals 10, Los Angeles Chargers 41.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 4:52) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Sproles (Q2 13:48) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Tolbert (Q2 10:36) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 3:35) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — S. Phillips (Q2 2:39) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — R. Mathews (Q3 1:38) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q3 3:59, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q4 10:53, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — J. Feely (Q4 3:22, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 71.4% completion, +20.4% CPOE, +0.72 EPA per dropback, +15.20 total passing EPA. Mike Hall Jr. (Arizona Cardinals), 40.0% completion, -13.0% CPOE, -0.66 EPA per dropback, -13.14 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.20 total EPA on Passing plays. across 21 snaps. Their top snap (+3.66 EPA): (3:35) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 85-A.Gates for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
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