Chargers 24–30 Commanders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 9, 2013

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Washington Commanders?

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 58.0% completion, -0.4% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +9.77 total passing EPA. R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders), 65.7% completion, +3.7% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +12.73 total passing EPA.

Quick answer

Winner: Washington Commanders
Final score: Washington Commanders 30–24 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime: Los Angeles Chargers 14–7 Washington Commanders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: R.Griffin III
Top passer: Philip Rivers
Biggest EPA play: (11:43) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short right intended for 85-L.Hankerson INTERCEPTED by…
Game date: 2013-11-03

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the Los Angeles Chargers 30–24 on 2013-11-03, overcoming Los Angeles Chargers's 14–7 halftime lead. R.Griffin III posted a game-high +12.73 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	—	T
Los Angeles Chargers	14	0	10	0	0	24
Washington Commanders	7	7	10	6	0	30

Scoring Map

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

LACLos Angeles Chargers

WAS 15

+3LAC 29

WAS 16

WASWashington Commanders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 11:43TD
RGR. Griffin
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 99
Score
6-0
(11:43) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short right intended for 85-L.Hankerson INTERCEPTED by 98-S.Lissemore (71-L.Guy) at WAS 0. TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 11:35XP
NNN. Novak
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
7-0
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 5:30TD
AMA. Morris
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 5
Score
7-6
(5:30) 46-A.Morris right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 5:25XP
KFK. Forbath
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
7-7
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:49TD
ERE. Royal
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
13-7
(:49) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 11-E.Royal for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:42XP
NNN. Novak
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
14-7
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 9:46TD
Dareke Young
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 1
Score
14-13
(9:46) 36-D.Young left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. 68-Compton Eligible
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 9:43XP
KFK. Forbath
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
14-14
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 14:20TD
Dareke Young
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 1
Score
14-20
(14:20) 36-D.Young left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. 68-Compton Reported Eligible
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 14:17XP
KFK. Forbath
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
14-21
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 7:06FG
KFK. Forbath
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 29
Score
14-24
(7:06) 2-K.Forbath 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 4:16TD
Kyle Allen
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 16
Score
20-24
(4:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 13-K.Allen for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 4:10XP
NNN. Novak
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
21-24
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 0:07FG
NNN. Novak
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 1
Score
24-24
(:07) 9-N.Novak 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
WASWashington Commanders
OT 9:05TD
Dareke Young
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 4
Score
24-30
(9:05) 36-D.Young right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1R.Griffin III · Washington Commanders · Passing · +12.73 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
2P. Garcon · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +11.87 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
3Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +9.77 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
4Kyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.96 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
5Joe Reed · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.13 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
6Dareke Young · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +4.54 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
7D. Woodhead · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.31 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
8E. Royal · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.76 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.63 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

R.Griffin III — WAS · Passing

R.Griffin III posted the highest total EPA (+12.73) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.

Biggest single play (-6.42 EPA): R. Griffin — (11:43) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short right intended for 85-L.Hankerson INTERCEPTED by 98-S.Lissemore (71-L.Guy) at WAS 0. 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) · 50 dropbacks · 58.0% completion · -0.4% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +9.77 total EPA
R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) · 35 dropbacks · 65.7% completion · +3.7% CPOE · +0.36 EPA/play · +12.73 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Los Angeles Chargers	Washington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play	+0.109	+0.151
Offensive success rate	57.5%	45.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.195	+0.364
Rush EPA/play	-0.042	+0.135
Defensive EPA/play	-0.151	-0.109
Defensive success rate	54.3%	42.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers +0.11, Washington Commanders +0.15) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Los Angeles Chargers: +0.11 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
Washington Commanders: +0.15 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)

Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, +8.75 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 12 drives, +14.21 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 — R. Griffin (Q2 11:43)
Washington Commanders — A. Morris (Q2 5:30)
Los Angeles Chargers — E. Royal (Philip Rivers pass) (Q2 0:49)
Washington Commanders — Dareke Young (Q3 9:46)
Washington Commanders — Dareke Young (Q4 14:20)
Los Angeles Chargers — Kyle Allen (Philip Rivers pass) (Q4 4:16)
Washington Commanders — Dareke Young (OT 9:05)

Field goals

Washington Commanders — K. Forbath (Q4 7:06)
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak (Q4 0:07)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 99 (Q2 11:43) — (11:43) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short right intended for 85-L.Hankerson INTERCEPTED by 98-S.Lissemore (71-L.Guy) at WAS 0. TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 11:35) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q2 5:30) — (5:30) 46-A.Morris right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 5:25) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the WAS 15 (Q2 0:49) — (:49) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 11-E.Royal for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 0:42) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q3 9:46) — (9:46) 36-D.Young left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. 68-Compton Eligible; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 9:43) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q4 14:20) — (14:20) 36-D.Young left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. 68-Compton Reported Eligible; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 14:17) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the LAC 29 (Q4 7:06) — (7:06) 2-K.Forbath 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the WAS 16 (Q4 4:16) — (4:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 13-K.Allen for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 4:10) — 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 WAS 1 (Q4 0:07) — (:07) 9-N.Novak 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

Overtime: Washington Commanders won the period 6–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the LAC 4 (OT 9:05) — (9:05) 36-D.Young right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Washington Commanders (OT 9:05) — (9:05) 36-D.Young right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +34.0% · EPA +1.88]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:45) — (1:45) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 13-K.Allen to WAS 41 for 22 yards (23-D.Hall). [WPA +22.8% · EPA +1.74]
Washington Commanders (Q2 11:43) — (11:43) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short right intended for 85-L.Hankerson INTERCEPTED by 98-S.Lissemore (71-L.Guy) at WAS 0. TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -19.7% · EPA -6.42]
Washington Commanders (OT 10:21) — (10:21) (Shotgun) 46-A.Morris left tackle to LAC 4 for 9 yards (32-E.Weddle, 38-M.Gilchrist). [WPA +17.5% · EPA +0.87]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:10) — (1:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 13-K.Allen to WAS 26 for 20 yards (39-D.Amerson). [WPA +17.0% · EPA +1.37]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Washington Commanders (Q2 11:43) — (11:43) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short right intended for 85-L.Hankerson INTERCEPTED by 98-S.Lissemore (71-L.Guy) at WAS 0. TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -19.7% · EPA -6.42]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 10:32) — (10:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 13-K.Allen INTERCEPTED by 39-D.Amerson at WAS 49. 39-D.Amerson to WAS 49 for no gain (13-K.Allen). [WPA -9.6% · EPA -4.18]
Washington Commanders (Q3 13:03) — (13:03) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass deep left to 88-P.Garcon to LAC 28 for 38 yards (22-D.Cox). Penalty on LAC-22-D.Cox, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +12.1% · EPA +3.88]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 7:30) — (7:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle intended for 86-V.Brown INTERCEPTED by 30-E.Biggers at WAS 33. 30-E.Biggers to WAS 48 for 15 yards (61-N.Hardwick). PENALTY on WAS-23-D.Hall, U [WPA -9.3% · EPA -3.59]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 11:43 · LAC 99 · Score 6-0
(11:43) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short right intended for 85-L.Hankerson INTERCEPTED by 98-S.Lissemore (71-L.Guy) at WAS 0. TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 11:35 · WAS 2 · Score 7-0
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 5:30 · LAC 5 · Score 7-6
(5:30) 46-A.Morris right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 5:25 · LAC 2 · Score 7-7
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 0:49 · WAS 15 · Score 13-7
(:49) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 11-E.Royal for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 0:42 · WAS 2 · Score 14-7
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 9:46 · LAC 1 · Score 14-13
(9:46) 36-D.Young left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. 68-Compton Eligible
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 9:43 · LAC 2 · Score 14-14
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 14:20 · LAC 1 · Score 14-20
(14:20) 36-D.Young left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. 68-Compton Reported Eligible
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 14:17 · LAC 2 · Score 14-21
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 7:06 · LAC 29 · Score 14-24
(7:06) 2-K.Forbath 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 4:16 · WAS 16 · Score 20-24
(4:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 13-K.Allen for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 4:10 · WAS 2 · Score 21-24
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 0:07 · WAS 1 · Score 24-24
(:07) 9-N.Novak 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — OT 9:05 · LAC 4 · Score 24-30
(9:05) 36-D.Young right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Key takeaways

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

Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
R.Griffin III (WAS) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Washington Commanders on 2013-11-03?

The Washington Commanders beat the Los Angeles Chargers 30-24 in Week 9, 2013.

What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Washington Commanders?

Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 14, Washington Commanders 7; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Washington Commanders 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 10, Washington Commanders 10; Q5: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Washington Commanders 6; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 24, Washington Commanders 30.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Washington Commanders?

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — R. Griffin (Q2 11:43) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Morris (Q2 5:30) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — E. Royal (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 0:49) Washington Commanders touchdown — D. Young (Q3 9:46) Washington Commanders touchdown — D. Young (Q4 14:20) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Allen (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 4:16) Washington Commanders touchdown — D. Young (OT 9:05) Washington Commanders field goal — K. Forbath (Q4 7:06, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q4 0:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Washington Commanders?

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 58.0% completion, -0.4% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +9.77 total passing EPA. R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders), 65.7% completion, +3.7% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +12.73 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Washington Commanders?

R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.73 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps.

Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Washington Commanders a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Washington Commanders won 30-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L

Washington Commanders

Entered 2-5 Now 3-5 W

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