Seahawks 21–30 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 2, 2014

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Chargers?

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 60.9% completion, +16.8% CPOE, +0.47 EPA per dropback, +21.66 total passing EPA. R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 58.6% completion, +11.9% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +4.29 total passing EPA.

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

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.66 total EPA on Passing plays. across 46 snaps. Their top snap (+3.38 EPA): (3:08) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 85-A.Gates for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Los Angeles Chargers
Final score: Los Angeles Chargers 30–21 Seattle Seahawks
Halftime: Seattle Seahawks 14–20 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Philip Rivers
Top passer: Philip Rivers
Biggest EPA play: (1:37) 11-P.Harvin left end for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2014-09-14

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Seattle Seahawks 30–21 on 2014-09-14. Philip Rivers posted a game-high +21.66 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Seattle Seahawks	7	7	7	0	0	21
Los Angeles Chargers	3	17	7	3	0	30

Scoring Map

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

SEASeattle Seahawks

+3SEA 32

LAC 51

+3SEA 24

SEA 21

LAC 14

+3SEA 10

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 3:00FG
NNN. Novak
Points+3
Yard line
SEA 32
Score
0-3
(3:00) 9-N.Novak 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 1:37TD
Pressley Harvin
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 51
Score
6-3
(1:37) 11-P.Harvin left end for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 1:27XP
SHS. Hauschka
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
7-3
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 12:11TD
AGA. Gates
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 8
Score
7-9
(12:11) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 12:05XP
NNN. Novak
Points+1
Yard line
SEA 2
Score
7-10
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 4:44FG
NNN. Novak
Points+3
Yard line
SEA 24
Score
7-13
(4:44) 9-N.Novak 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 1:11TD
AGA. Gates
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 8
Score
7-19
(1:11) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-53-M.Smith, Defensive Holding, declined.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 1:04XP
NNN. Novak
Points+1
Yard line
SEA 2
Score
7-20
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 0:16TD
RTR. Turbin
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 3
Score
13-20
(:16) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 22-R.Turbin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 0:12XP
SHS. Hauschka
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
14-20
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 3:08TD
AGA. Gates
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 21
Score
14-26
(3:08) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 85-A.Gates for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 3:01XP
NNN. Novak
Points+1
Yard line
SEA 2
Score
14-27
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 0:13TD
MLM. Lynch
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 14
Score
20-27
(:13) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 24-M.Lynch for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 0:03XP
SHS. Hauschka
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
21-27
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 0:20FG
NNN. Novak
Points+3
Yard line
SEA 10
Score
21-30
(:20) 9-N.Novak 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +21.66 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
2A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +14.78 total EPA · 7 snaps · +2.11 EPA/play
3Russell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +4.29 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
4Pressley Harvin · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +4.18 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.09 EPA/play
5Kyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.95 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
6R. Turbin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.75 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.88 EPA/play
7M. Lynch · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
8D. Woodhead · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.67 total EPA · 5 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 (+21.66) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 46 counted snaps, they averaged +0.47 EPA per play.

Philip Rivers's top snap (+3.38 EPA): (3:08) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 85-A.Gates for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+5.03 EPA): Pressley Harvin — (1:37) 11-P.Harvin left end for 51 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) · 46 dropbacks · 60.9% completion · +16.8% CPOE · +0.47 EPA/play · +21.66 total EPA
Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 29 dropbacks · 58.6% completion · +11.9% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +4.29 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Seattle Seahawks	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.038	+0.112
Offensive success rate	52.6%	46.4%
Pass EPA/play	+0.148	+0.471
Rush EPA/play	+0.344	-0.348
Defensive EPA/play	-0.112	-0.038
Defensive success rate	53.6%	47.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs +0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Seattle Seahawks: +0.04 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: +0.11 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)

Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, +10.91 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, +2.18 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Seattle Seahawks — Pressley Harvin (Q1 1:37)
Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (Philip Rivers pass) (Q2 12:11)
Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (Philip Rivers pass) (Q2 1:11)
Seattle Seahawks — R. Turbin (Russell Wilson pass) (Q2 0:16)
Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (Philip Rivers pass) (Q3 3:08)
Seattle Seahawks — M. Lynch (Russell Wilson pass) (Q3 0:13)

Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak (Q1 3:00)
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak (Q2 4:44)
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak (Q4 0:20)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the SEA 32 (Q1 3:00) — (3:00) 9-N.Novak 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LAC 51 (Q1 1:37) — (1:37) 11-P.Harvin left end for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 1:27) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 17–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the SEA 8 (Q2 12:11) — (12:11) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 12:05) — 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 SEA 24 (Q2 4:44) — (4:44) 9-N.Novak 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the SEA 8 (Q2 1:11) — (1:11) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-53-M.Smith, Defensive Holding, declined.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 1:04) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q2 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 22-R.Turbin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 0:12) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the SEA 21 (Q3 3:08) — (3:08) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 85-A.Gates for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 3:01) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LAC 14 (Q3 0:13) — (:13) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 24-M.Lynch for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 0:03) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the SEA 10 (Q4 0:20) — (:20) 9-N.Novak 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Seattle Seahawks (Q1 1:37) — (1:37) 11-P.Harvin left end for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.5% · EPA +5.03]
Seattle Seahawks (Q1 13:30) — (13:30) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 15-J.Kearse to LAC 35 for 30 yards (23-S.Williams). Penalty on LAC-23-S.Williams, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +11.2% · EPA +3.41]
Seattle Seahawks (Q1 11:49) — (11:49) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson sacked at LAC 46 for -13 yards (93-D.Freeney). [WPA -10.1% · EPA -3.07]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 12:11) — (12:11) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.4% · EPA +2.94]
Seattle Seahawks (Q2 4:40) — 9-N.Novak kicks 53 yards from LAC 35 to SEA 12. 11-P.Harvin to SEA 27 for 15 yards (53-K.Conner). FUMBLES (53-K.Conner), RECOVERED by LAC-25-D.Stuckey at SEA 28. [WPA -8.7% · EPA -4.58]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Seattle Seahawks (Q1 1:37) — (1:37) 11-P.Harvin left end for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.5% · EPA +5.03]
Seattle Seahawks (Q2 4:40) — 9-N.Novak kicks 53 yards from LAC 35 to SEA 12. 11-P.Harvin to SEA 27 for 15 yards (53-K.Conner). FUMBLES (53-K.Conner), RECOVERED by LAC-25-D.Stuckey at SEA 28. [WPA -8.7% · EPA -4.58]
Seattle Seahawks (Q4 1:51) — (1:51) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete deep right to 15-J.Kearse. PENALTY on SEA-86-Z.Miller, Unnecessary Roughness, 5 yards, enforced at SEA 10. [WPA -6.0% · EPA -4.09]
Seattle Seahawks (Q1 13:30) — (13:30) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 15-J.Kearse to LAC 35 for 30 yards (23-S.Williams). Penalty on LAC-23-S.Williams, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +11.2% · EPA +3.41]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 3:00 · SEA 32 · Score 0-3
(3:00) 9-N.Novak 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 1:37 · LAC 51 · Score 6-3
(1:37) 11-P.Harvin left end for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 1:27 · LAC 2 · Score 7-3
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 12:11 · SEA 8 · Score 7-9
(12:11) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 12:05 · SEA 2 · Score 7-10
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 4:44 · SEA 24 · Score 7-13
(4:44) 9-N.Novak 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 1:11 · SEA 8 · Score 7-19
(1:11) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-53-M.Smith, Defensive Holding, declined.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 1:04 · SEA 2 · Score 7-20
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 0:16 · LAC 3 · Score 13-20
(:16) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 22-R.Turbin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 0:12 · LAC 2 · Score 14-20
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 3:08 · SEA 21 · Score 14-26
(3:08) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 85-A.Gates for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 3:01 · SEA 2 · Score 14-27
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 0:13 · LAC 14 · Score 20-27
(:13) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 24-M.Lynch for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 0:03 · LAC 2 · Score 21-27
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 0:20 · SEA 10 · Score 21-30
(:20) 9-N.Novak 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

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).
Russell Wilson (SEA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2014-09-14?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Seattle Seahawks 30-21 in Week 2, 2014.

What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Q1: Seattle Seahawks 7, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 7, Los Angeles Chargers 17; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 7, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 0, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Final: Seattle Seahawks 21, Los Angeles Chargers 30.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — P. Harvin (Q1 1:37) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 12:11) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 1:11) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — R. Turbin (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 0:16) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 3:08) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Lynch (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 0:13) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q1 3:00, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q2 4:44, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q4 0:20, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 60.9% completion, +16.8% CPOE, +0.47 EPA per dropback, +21.66 total passing EPA. Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 58.6% completion, +11.9% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +4.29 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.66 total EPA on Passing plays. across 46 snaps. Their top snap (+3.38 EPA): (3:08) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 85-A.Gates for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W

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