Chargers 22–14 Raiders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 2012

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

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.61 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+4.47 EPA): (3:29) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 12-R.Meachem to LV 20 for 46 yards (21-R.Bartell)..

Quick answer

Winner: Los Angeles Chargers
Final score: Los Angeles Chargers 22–14 Las Vegas Raiders
Halftime: Los Angeles Chargers 10–6 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Philip Rivers
Top passer: C. Palmer
Biggest EPA play: (4:31) 9-S.Lechler punt is BLOCKED by 88-D.Rosario, Center-50-T.Goethel, RECOVERED by LAC-…
Game date: 2012-09-10

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 22–14 on 2012-09-10. Philip Rivers posted a game-high +9.61 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Los Angeles Chargers	3	7	6	6	0	22
Las Vegas Raiders	3	3	0	8	0	14

Scoring Map

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

LACLos Angeles Chargers

+3LAC 33

+3LV 23

+3LV 27

LVLas Vegas Raiders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 5:02FG
SJS. Janikowski
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 33
Score
0-3
(5:02) 11-S.Janikowski 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 1:04FG
NKN. Kaeding
Points+3
Yard line
LV 5
Score
3-3
(1:04) 10-N.Kaeding 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 3:17TD
MFM. Floyd
Points+6
Yard line
LV 6
Score
9-3
(3:17) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 80-M.Floyd for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 3:10XP
NKN. Kaeding
Points+1
Yard line
LV 2
Score
10-3
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 0:07FG
SJS. Janikowski
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
10-6
(:07) 11-S.Janikowski 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-T.Goethel, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 6:05FG
NKN. Kaeding
Points+3
Yard line
LV 10
Score
13-6
(6:05) 10-N.Kaeding 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 1:53FG
NKN. Kaeding
Points+3
Yard line
LV 1
Score
16-6
(1:53) 10-N.Kaeding 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 12:53FG
NKN. Kaeding
Points+3
Yard line
LV 23
Score
19-6
(12:53) 10-N.Kaeding 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 5:12FG
NKN. Kaeding
Points+3
Yard line
LV 27
Score
22-6
(5:12) 10-N.Kaeding 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 0:57TD
RSR. Streater
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
22-12
(:57) (No Huddle) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 80-R.Streater for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 0:54Safety
CPC. Palmer
Points+2
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
22-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-C.Palmer pass to 80-R.Streater is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +9.61 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
2C. Palmer · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +8.15 total EPA · 54 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
3M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.36 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
4B. Myers · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.91 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
5R. Meachem · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.18 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.09 EPA/play
6D. Hagan · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
7D. Heyward-Bey · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.35 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
8M. Reece · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.07 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.53 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 (+9.61) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.27 EPA per play.

Philip Rivers's top snap (+4.47 EPA): (3:29) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 12-R.Meachem to LV 20 for 46 yards (21-R.Bartell).

Biggest single play (-4.72 EPA): S. Lechler — (4:31) 9-S.Lechler punt is BLOCKED by 88-D.Rosario, Center-50-T.Goethel, RECOVERED by LAC-41-C.Lynch at LV 8. 41-C.Lynch to LV 8 for no gain (34-M.Mitchell).

Quarterback report card

C. Palmer led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

C. Palmer (Las Vegas Raiders) · 54 dropbacks · 59.3% completion · +4.8% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +8.15 total EPA
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 36 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +12.7% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +9.61 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Los Angeles Chargers	Las Vegas Raiders
Offensive EPA/play	+0.090	-0.066
Offensive success rate	43.8%	41.3%
Pass EPA/play	+0.267	+0.151
Rush EPA/play	-0.389	-0.617
Defensive EPA/play	+0.066	-0.090
Defensive success rate	58.7%	56.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Los Angeles Chargers: +0.09 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
Las Vegas Raiders: -0.07 EPA/play (32nd percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)

Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, +6.61 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Las Vegas Raiders: 10 drives, -6.11 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Los Angeles Chargers — M. Floyd (Philip Rivers pass) (Q2 3:17)
Las Vegas Raiders — R. Streater (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 0:57)

Field goals

Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q1 5:02)
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q1 1:04)
Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q2 0:07)
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q3 6:05)
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q3 1:53)
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q4 12:53)
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q4 5:12)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 33 (Q1 5:02) — (5:02) 11-S.Janikowski 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 5 (Q1 1:04) — (1:04) 10-N.Kaeding 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 6 (Q2 3:17) — (3:17) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 80-M.Floyd for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 3:10) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 2 (Q2 0:07) — (:07) 11-S.Janikowski 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-T.Goethel, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 10 (Q3 6:05) — (6:05) 10-N.Kaeding 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 1 (Q3 1:53) — (1:53) 10-N.Kaeding 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 8–6. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 23 (Q4 12:53) — (12:53) 10-N.Kaeding 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 27 (Q4 5:12) — (5:12) 10-N.Kaeding 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q4 0:57) — (:57) (No Huddle) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 80-R.Streater for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders registered a safety from the LAC 2 (Q4 0:54) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-C.Palmer pass to 80-R.Streater is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 3:29) — (3:29) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 12-R.Meachem to LV 20 for 46 yards (21-R.Bartell). [WPA +15.2% · EPA +4.47]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 9:58) — (9:58) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 80-R.Streater to LAC 30 for 8 yards (54-M.Ingram). FUMBLES (54-M.Ingram), RECOVERED by LAC-98-A.Barnes at LAC 29. 98-A.Barnes to LAC 29 for no gain (65 [WPA -9.4% · EPA -3.38]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 11:34) — (11:34) 9-S.Lechler punts 62 yards to LAC 16, Center-59-J.Condo. 11-E.Royal to LV 38 for 46 yards (27-M.Giordano). LV-59-J.Condo was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. PENALTY on LAC [WPA +9.3% · EPA +2.00]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 9:16) — (9:16) (Punt formation) 9-S.Lechler Aborted. 50-T.Goethel FUMBLES at LV 36, recovered by LV-9-S.Lechler at LV 39. 9-S.Lechler to LV 39 for no gain (59-A.Gachkar). [WPA -9.2% · EPA -3.04]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 3:17) — (3:17) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 80-M.Floyd for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.0% · EPA +3.10]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 4:31) — (4:31) 9-S.Lechler punt is BLOCKED by 88-D.Rosario, Center-50-T.Goethel, RECOVERED by LAC-41-C.Lynch at LV 8. 41-C.Lynch to LV 8 for no gain (34-M.Mitchell). [WPA -9.0% · EPA -4.72]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 3:29) — (3:29) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 12-R.Meachem to LV 20 for 46 yards (21-R.Bartell). [WPA +15.2% · EPA +4.47]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 9:58) — (9:58) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 80-R.Streater to LAC 30 for 8 yards (54-M.Ingram). FUMBLES (54-M.Ingram), RECOVERED by LAC-98-A.Barnes at LAC 29. 98-A.Barnes to LAC 29 for no gain (65 [WPA -9.4% · EPA -3.38]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 3:17) — (3:17) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 80-M.Floyd for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.0% · EPA +3.10]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 5:02 · LAC 33 · Score 0-3
(5:02) 11-S.Janikowski 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 1:04 · LV 5 · Score 3-3
(1:04) 10-N.Kaeding 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 3:17 · LV 6 · Score 9-3
(3:17) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 80-M.Floyd for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 3:10 · LV 2 · Score 10-3
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 0:07 · LAC 2 · Score 10-6
(:07) 11-S.Janikowski 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-T.Goethel, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 6:05 · LV 10 · Score 13-6
(6:05) 10-N.Kaeding 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 1:53 · LV 1 · Score 16-6
(1:53) 10-N.Kaeding 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 12:53 · LV 23 · Score 19-6
(12:53) 10-N.Kaeding 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 5:12 · LV 27 · Score 22-6
(5:12) 10-N.Kaeding 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 0:57 · LAC 2 · Score 22-12
(:57) (No Huddle) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 80-R.Streater for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders Safety (+2) — Q4 0:54 · LAC 2 · Score 22-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-C.Palmer pass to 80-R.Streater is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

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.
C. Palmer (LV) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Philip Rivers (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2012-09-10?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 22-14 in Week 1, 2012.

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

Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Las Vegas Raiders 8; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 22, Las Vegas Raiders 14.

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

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Floyd (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 3:17) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — R. Streater (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 0:57) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 5:02, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q1 1:04, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 0:07, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q3 6:05, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q3 1:53, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q4 12:53, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q4 5:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

C. Palmer (Las Vegas Raiders), 59.3% completion, +4.8% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +8.15 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 66.7% completion, +12.7% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +9.61 total passing EPA.

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

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.61 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+4.47 EPA): (3:29) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 12-R.Meachem to LV 20 for 46 yards (21-R.Bartell)..

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Now 1-0 W

Las Vegas Raiders

Now 0-1 L

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