Chargers 10–38 Lions: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 16, 2011

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Detroit Lions?

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 51.9% completion, -9.4% CPOE, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -7.60 total passing EPA. M. Stafford (Detroit Lions), 74.4% completion, +16.5% CPOE, +0.62 EPA per dropback, +24.13 total passing EPA.

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

M. Stafford (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +24.13 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (+3.82 EPA): (8:04) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 13-N.Burleson to LAC 3 for 30 yards (32-E.Weddle)..

Quick answer

Winner: Detroit Lions
Final score: Detroit Lions 38–10 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime: Los Angeles Chargers 0–24 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Matthew Stafford
Top passer: Philip Rivers
Biggest EPA play: (2:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 24-R.Mathews INTERCE…
Game date: 2011-12-24

Game summary

The Detroit Lions beat the Los Angeles Chargers 38–10 on 2011-12-24. Matthew Stafford posted a game-high +24.13 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Los Angeles Chargers	0	0	10	0	0	10
Detroit Lions	10	14	7	7	0	38

Scoring Map

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

LACLos Angeles Chargers

+3LAC 32

LAC 14

DET 11

+1DET 2

+3DET 4

DET 89

DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DETDetroit Lions
Q1 10:57TD
BPB. Pettigrew
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 7
Score
0-6
(10:57) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 87-B.Pettigrew for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q1 10:52XP
Jake Hanson
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
0-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
DETDetroit Lions
Q1 0:38FG
Jake Hanson
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 32
Score
0-10
(:38) 4-J.Hanson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 7:16TD
Kobe Smith
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 3
Score
0-16
(7:16) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 30-K.Smith for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 7:11XP
Jake Hanson
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
0-17
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:36TD
Cornelius Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 14
Score
0-23
(:36) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:31XP
Jake Hanson
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
0-24
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 8:43TD
MFM. Floyd
Points+6
Yard line
DET 11
Score
6-24
(8:43) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 80-M.Floyd for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 8:38XP
NNN. Novak
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
7-24
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 4:57FG
NNN. Novak
Points+3
Yard line
DET 4
Score
10-24
(4:57) 9-N.Novak 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 0:20TD
Kobe Smith
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 6
Score
10-30
(:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 30-K.Smith right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 0:16XP
Jake Hanson
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
10-31
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 2:33TD
CAC. Avril
Points+6
Yard line
DET 89
Score
10-37
(2:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 24-R.Mathews INTERCEPTED by 92-C.Avril at LAC 4. 92-C.Avril for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 2:28XP
Jake Hanson
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
10-38
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Matthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +24.13 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
2N. Burleson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +8.56 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
3B. Pettigrew · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.78 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
4Cornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.72 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
5M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.34 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
6A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.90 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
7T. Scheffler · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.79 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
8T. Young · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.49 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

Matthew Stafford — DET · Passing

Matthew Stafford posted the highest total EPA (+24.13) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.62 EPA per play.

Matthew Stafford's top snap (+3.82 EPA): (8:04) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 13-N.Burleson to LAC 3 for 30 yards (32-E.Weddle).

Biggest single play (-7.35 EPA): Philip Rivers — (2:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 24-R.Mathews INTERCEPTED by 92-C.Avril at LAC 4. 92-C.Avril for 4 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) · 54 dropbacks · 51.9% completion · -9.4% CPOE · -0.14 EPA/play · -7.60 total EPA
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 39 dropbacks · 74.4% completion · +16.5% CPOE · +0.62 EPA/play · +24.13 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Los Angeles Chargers	Detroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play	-0.129	+0.231
Offensive success rate	37.2%	53.9%
Pass EPA/play	-0.141	+0.619
Rush EPA/play	-0.171	-0.049
Defensive EPA/play	-0.231	+0.129
Defensive success rate	46.1%	62.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Detroit Lions held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.23 vs -0.13), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Los Angeles Chargers: -0.13 EPA/play (21st percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
Detroit Lions: +0.23 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)

Detroit Lions: 10 drives, +17.58 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, -11.10 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Detroit Lions — B. Pettigrew (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q1 10:57)
Detroit Lions — Kobe Smith (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q2 7:16)
Detroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q2 0:36)
Los Angeles Chargers — M. Floyd (Philip Rivers pass) (Q3 8:43)
Detroit Lions — Kobe Smith (Q3 0:20)
Detroit Lions — C. Avril (Q4 2:33)

Field goals

Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q1 0:38)
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak (Q3 4:57)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LAC 7 (Q1 10:57) — (10:57) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 87-B.Pettigrew for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 10:52) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the LAC 32 (Q1 0:38) — (:38) 4-J.Hanson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham..

The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 14–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q2 7:16) — (7:16) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 30-K.Smith for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 7:11) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LAC 14 (Q2 0:36) — (:36) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 0:31) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DET 11 (Q3 8:43) — (8:43) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 80-M.Floyd for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 8:38) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DET 4 (Q3 4:57) — (4:57) 9-N.Novak 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LAC 6 (Q3 0:20) — (:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 30-K.Smith right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 0:16) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham..

The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 89 (Q4 2:33); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 2:28) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Detroit Lions (Q1 14:54) — (14:54) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 81-C.Johnson to LAC 28 for 46 yards (28-S.Gregory). [WPA +10.0% · EPA +2.72]
Detroit Lions (Q2 8:04) — (8:04) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 13-N.Burleson to LAC 3 for 30 yards (32-E.Weddle). [WPA +6.8% · EPA +3.82]
Detroit Lions (Q1 0:38) — (:38) 4-J.Hanson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham. [WPA +6.2% · EPA +1.58]
Detroit Lions (Q1 10:57) — (10:57) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 87-B.Pettigrew for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.9% · EPA +2.78]
Detroit Lions (Q1 6:09) — (6:09) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 13-N.Burleson pushed ob at DET 13 for 5 yards (33-D.Hughes). [WPA +4.9% · EPA +1.65]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 2:33) — (2:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 24-R.Mathews INTERCEPTED by 92-C.Avril at LAC 4. 92-C.Avril for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.1% · EPA -7.35]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 4:50) — (4:50) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Houston at DET 1. 23-C.Houston to DET 44 for 43 yards (66-J.Clary). [WPA -0.0% · EPA -4.82]
Detroit Lions (Q2 8:04) — (8:04) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 13-N.Burleson to LAC 3 for 30 yards (32-E.Weddle). [WPA +6.8% · EPA +3.82]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 6:20) — (6:20) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 80-M.Floyd to DET 3 for 30 yards (23-C.Houston). [WPA +3.4% · EPA +3.79]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 10:57 · LAC 7 · Score 0-6
(10:57) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 87-B.Pettigrew for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 10:52 · LAC 2 · Score 0-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 0:38 · LAC 32 · Score 0-10
(:38) 4-J.Hanson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 7:16 · LAC 3 · Score 0-16
(7:16) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 30-K.Smith for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 7:11 · LAC 2 · Score 0-17
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 0:36 · LAC 14 · Score 0-23
(:36) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 0:31 · LAC 2 · Score 0-24
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 8:43 · DET 11 · Score 6-24
(8:43) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 80-M.Floyd for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 8:38 · DET 2 · Score 7-24
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 4:57 · DET 4 · Score 10-24
(4:57) 9-N.Novak 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 0:20 · LAC 6 · Score 10-30
(:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 30-K.Smith right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 0:16 · LAC 2 · Score 10-31
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 2:33 · DET 89 · Score 10-37
(2:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 24-R.Mathews INTERCEPTED by 92-C.Avril at LAC 4. 92-C.Avril for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 2:28 · LAC 2 · Score 10-38
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Philip Rivers (LAC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Matthew Stafford (DET) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Detroit Lions on 2011-12-24?

The Detroit Lions beat the Los Angeles Chargers 38-10 in Week 16, 2011.

What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Detroit Lions?

Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Detroit Lions 10; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Detroit Lions 14; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 10, Detroit Lions 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Detroit Lions 7; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 10, Detroit Lions 38.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Detroit Lions?

Detroit Lions touchdown — B. Pettigrew (M. Stafford pass) (Q1 10:57) Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Smith (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 7:16) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 0:36) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Floyd (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 8:43) Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Smith (Q3 0:20) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Avril (Q4 2:33) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q1 0:38, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q3 4:57, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Detroit Lions?

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 51.9% completion, -9.4% CPOE, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -7.60 total passing EPA. Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 74.4% completion, +16.5% CPOE, +0.62 EPA per dropback, +24.13 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Detroit Lions?

Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +24.13 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (+3.82 EPA): (8:04) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 13-N.Burleson to LAC 3 for 30 yards (32-E.Weddle)..

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 7-7 Now 7-8 L

Detroit Lions

Entered 9-5 Now 10-5 W

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