Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 34–14 Baltimore Ravens
- Halftime
- Baltimore Ravens 7–17 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Philip Rivers
- Top passer
- Joe Flacco
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:38) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle intended for 83-L.Evans INTERCEPTED by 51-T.…
- Game date
- 2011-12-18
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Baltimore Ravens 34–14 on 2011-12-18. Philip Rivers posted a game-high +24.05 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | |
| 7 | 10 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +24.05 total EPA · 24 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play - 2
M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +10.72 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.79 EPA/play - 3

Tyron Smith · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +7.60 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play - 4
E. Dickson · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.95 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play - 5
V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.60 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play - 6
A. Boldin · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.29 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play - 7
A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.95 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play - 8
D. Pitta · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.21 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.74 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 (+24.05) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 24 counted snaps, they averaged +1.00 EPA per play.
Philip Rivers's top snap (+4.32 EPA): (2:21) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson to BAL 20 for 58 yards (29-Ca.Williams).
Biggest single play (-6.01 EPA): Joe Flacco — (6:38) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle intended for 83-L.Evans INTERCEPTED by 51-T.Spikes at LAC 28. 51-T.Spikes to BAL 27 for 45 yards (73-M.Yanda). PENALTY on LAC, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15
Quarterback report card
Joe Flacco led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 40 dropbacks · 57.5% completion · +3.5% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.23 total EPA
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 24 dropbacks · 70.8% completion · +16.5% CPOE · +1.00 EPA/play · +24.05 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.034 | +0.308 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.8% | 48.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.019 | +1.002 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.178 | -0.061 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.308 | -0.034 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.4% | 54.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.31 vs +0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Baltimore Ravens: +0.03 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.31 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: 9 drives, +2.47 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 8 drives, +22.17 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 — M. Tolbert
Baltimore Ravens — E. Dickson (Joe Flacco pass)
Los Angeles Chargers — R. Mathews
Los Angeles Chargers — M. Floyd (Philip Rivers pass)
Los Angeles Chargers — R. Mathews 
Baltimore Ravens — Tyron Smith (Joe Flacco pass)
Field goals
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
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 BAL 2 (Q1 4:50) — (4:50) (Shotgun) 35-M.Tolbert up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q1 4:47) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–7. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the LAC 15 (Q2 13:33) — (13:33) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 84-E.Dickson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 13:27) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the BAL 27 (Q2 7:51) — (7:51) 9-N.Novak 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q2 0:26) — (:26) 24-R.Mathews right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 0:19) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the BAL 28 (Q3 10:47) — (10:47) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 80-M.Floyd for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 10:38) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the BAL 3 (Q3 4:09) — (4:09) 24-R.Mathews up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 4:05) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the BAL 10 (Q4 4:31) — (4:31) 9-N.Novak 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the LAC 36 (Q4 2:04) — (2:04) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 82-T.Smith for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 1:55) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 13:31) — (13:31) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 81-A.Boldin to LAC 27 for 33 yards (32-E.Weddle, 28-S.Gregory).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 11:56) — (11:56) 7-B.Cundiff 36 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 13:33) — (13:33) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 84-E.Dickson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 2:21) — (2:21) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson to BAL 20 for 58 yards (29-Ca.Williams).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 10:09) — (10:09) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 85-A.Gates to BAL 29 for 20 yards (28-T.Zbikowski).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 6:38) — (6:38) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle intended for 83-L.Evans INTERCEPTED by 51-T.Spikes at LAC 28. 51-T.Spikes to BAL 27 for 45 yards (73-M.Yanda). PENALTY on LAC, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 2:04) — (2:04) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 82-T.Smith for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 2:21) — (2:21) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson to BAL 20 for 58 yards (29-Ca.Williams).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 13:31) — (13:31) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 81-A.Boldin to LAC 27 for 33 yards (32-E.Weddle, 28-S.Gregory).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 4:50 · BAL 2 · Score 0-6
(4:50) (Shotgun) 35-M.Tolbert up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 4:47 · BAL 2 · Score 0-7
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 13:33 · LAC 15 · Score 6-7
(13:33) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 84-E.Dickson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 13:27 · LAC 2 · Score 7-7
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 7:51 · BAL 27 · Score 7-10
(7:51) 9-N.Novak 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 0:26 · BAL 1 · Score 7-16
(:26) 24-R.Mathews right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 0:19 · BAL 2 · Score 7-17
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 10:47 · BAL 28 · Score 7-23
(10:47) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 80-M.Floyd for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 10:38 · BAL 2 · Score 7-24
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 4:09 · BAL 3 · Score 7-30
(4:09) 24-R.Mathews up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 4:05 · BAL 2 · Score 7-31
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 4:31 · BAL 10 · Score 7-34
(4:31) 9-N.Novak 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 2:04 · LAC 36 · Score 13-34
(2:04) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 82-T.Smith for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 1:55 · LAC 2 · Score 14-34
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
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.
- Joe Flacco (BAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Philip Rivers (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2011-12-18?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Baltimore Ravens 34-14 in Week 15, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Baltimore Ravens 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 7, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 0, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 7, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Final: Baltimore Ravens 14, Los Angeles Chargers 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Tolbert (Q1 4:50) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — E. Dickson (J. Flacco pass) (Q2 13:33) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — R. Mathews (Q2 0:26) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Floyd (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 10:47) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — R. Mathews (Q3 4:09) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Smith (J. Flacco pass) (Q4 2:04) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q2 7:51, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q4 4:31, 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?
Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 57.5% completion, +3.5% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.23 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 70.8% completion, +16.5% CPOE, +1.00 EPA per dropback, +24.05 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Baltimore Ravens vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +24.05 total EPA on Passing plays. across 24 snaps. Their top snap (+4.32 EPA): (2:21) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson to BAL 20 for 58 yards (29-Ca.Williams)..
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 10-3 Now 10-4 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 6-7 Now 7-7 W