Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 31–28 Las Vegas Raiders
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 14–21 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Philip Rivers
- Top passer
- Philip Rivers
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:18) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 18-A.Holmes for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2014-10-12
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 31–28 on 2014-10-12, overcoming Las Vegas Raiders's 21–14 halftime lead. Philip Rivers posted a game-high +18.92 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 31 |
 Las Vegas Raiders | 14 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LACLos Angeles Chargers(14:18) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 18-A.Holmes for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
(14:08) (Shotgun) PENALTY on LV-52-K.Mack, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced at LAC 20 - No Play.
(9:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 11-E.Royal for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(11:56) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 80-M.Floyd for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(7:30) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 89-J.Jones for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
(7:48) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 12-B.Butler for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
(2:56) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(10:06) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 18-A.Holmes for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
(5:56) 9-N.Novak 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(2:00) (Shotgun) 43-B.Oliver up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-N.Novak kicks 55 yards from LAC 45 to end zone, Touchback.
LVLas Vegas RaidersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 14:18TD AHA. HolmesPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 77
- Score
- 0-6
(14:18) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 18-A.Holmes for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 14:08XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 0-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 14:08TD Khalil MackPoints+7
- Yard line
- LV 80
- Score
- 0-7
(14:08) (Shotgun) PENALTY on LV-52-K.Mack, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced at LAC 20 - No Play.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 9:44TD ERE. RoyalPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 29
- Score
- 6-7
(9:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 11-E.Royal for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 9:38XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 7-7
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 11:56TD MFM. FloydPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 5
- Score
- 13-7
(11:56) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 80-M.Floyd for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 11:52XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 14-7
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 7:30TD Justin JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 6
- Score
- 14-13
(7:30) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 89-J.Jones for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 7:25XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 14-14
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 7:48TD BBB. ButlerPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 47
- Score
- 14-20
(7:48) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 12-B.Butler for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 7:40XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 14-21
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 2:56TD AGA. GatesPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 1
- Score
- 20-21
(2:56) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 2:52XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 21-21
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 10:06TD AHA. HolmesPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 6
- Score
- 21-27
(10:06) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 18-A.Holmes for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 10:01XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 21-28
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 5:56FG NNN. NovakPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 12
- Score
- 24-28
(5:56) 9-N.Novak 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 2:00TD Bryce OliverPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 1
- Score
- 30-28
(2:00) (Shotgun) 43-B.Oliver up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 1:56XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 45
- Score
- 31-28
9-N.Novak kicks 55 yards from LAC 45 to end zone, Touchback.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +18.92 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 2A. Holmes · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +10.90 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
- 3
Derek Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +10.18 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play - 4M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +8.24 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
- 5E. Royal · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.84 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.42 EPA/play
- 6L. Green · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.25 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 7B. Butler · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 8Ronnie Brown · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.18 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 (+18.92) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.47 EPA per play.
Philip Rivers's top snap (+3.91 EPA): (9:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 11-E.Royal for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+7.08 EPA): Derek Carr — (14:18) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 18-A.Holmes for 77 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) · 40 dropbacks · 55.0% completion · +7.5% CPOE · +0.47 EPA/play · +18.92 total EPA
- Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 38 dropbacks · 47.4% completion · -7.8% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +10.18 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.172 | +0.137 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.7% | 47.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.405 | +0.268 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.038 | +0.045 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.137 | -0.172 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.6% | 55.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers +0.17, Las Vegas Raiders +0.14) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.17 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: +0.14 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, +16.15 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 10 drives, +10.65 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Las Vegas Raiders — A. Holmes (Derek Carr pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — E. Royal (Philip Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — M. Floyd (Philip Rivers pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — Justin Jones (Derek Carr pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — B. Butler (Derek Carr pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (Philip Rivers pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — A. Holmes (Derek Carr pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Bryce Oliver
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 14–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 77 (Q1 14:18) — (14:18) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 18-A.Holmes for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 14:08) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 80 (Q1 14:08) — (14:08) (Shotgun) PENALTY on LV-52-K.Mack, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced at LAC 20 - No Play.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 29 (Q1 9:44) — (9:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 11-E.Royal for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 9:38) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 5 (Q2 11:56) — (11:56) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 80-M.Floyd for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 11:52) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 6 (Q2 7:30) — (7:30) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 89-J.Jones for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 7:25) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 47 (Q3 7:48) — (7:48) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 12-B.Butler for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 7:40) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q3 2:56) — (2:56) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 2:52) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 6 (Q4 10:06) — (10:06) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 18-A.Holmes for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 10:01) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 12 (Q4 5:56) — (5:56) 9-N.Novak 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 43-B.Oliver up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LAC 45 (Q4 1:56) — 9-N.Novak kicks 55 yards from LAC 45 to end zone, Touchback..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 1:20) — (1:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left intended for 12-B.Butler INTERCEPTED by 22-J.Verrett at LAC 5. 22-J.Verrett to LAC 5 for no gain (12-B.Butler). The Replay Official challenged the i
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 14:18) — (14:18) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 18-A.Holmes for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 7:48) — (7:48) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 12-B.Butler for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 13:07) — (13:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 30-R.Brown to LV 36 for 24 yards (58-L.Woodley).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 10:06) — (10:06) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 18-A.Holmes for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 14:18) — (14:18) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 18-A.Holmes for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 7:48) — (7:48) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 12-B.Butler for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 9:44) — (9:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 11-E.Royal for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 13:07) — (13:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 30-R.Brown to LV 36 for 24 yards (58-L.Woodley).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 14:18 · LAC 77 · Score 0-6
(14:18) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 18-A.Holmes for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 14:08 · LAC 2 · Score 0-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+7) — Q1 14:08 · LV 80 · Score 0-7
(14:08) (Shotgun) PENALTY on LV-52-K.Mack, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced at LAC 20 - No Play. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 9:44 · LV 29 · Score 6-7
(9:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 11-E.Royal for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 9:38 · LV 2 · Score 7-7
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 11:56 · LV 5 · Score 13-7
(11:56) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 80-M.Floyd for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 11:52 · LV 2 · Score 14-7
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 7:30 · LAC 6 · Score 14-13
(7:30) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 89-J.Jones for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 7:25 · LAC 2 · Score 14-14
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 7:48 · LAC 47 · Score 14-20
(7:48) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 12-B.Butler for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 7:40 · LAC 2 · Score 14-21
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 2:56 · LV 1 · Score 20-21
(2:56) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 2:52 · LV 2 · Score 21-21
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 10:06 · LAC 6 · Score 21-27
(10:06) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 18-A.Holmes for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 10:01 · LAC 2 · Score 21-28
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 5:56 · LV 12 · Score 24-28
(5:56) 9-N.Novak 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · LV 1 · Score 30-28
(2:00) (Shotgun) 43-B.Oliver up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 1:56 · LAC 45 · Score 31-28
9-N.Novak kicks 55 yards from LAC 45 to end zone, Touchback.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- 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).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2014-10-12?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 31-28 in Week 6, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Las Vegas Raiders 14; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 10, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 31, Las Vegas Raiders 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — A. Holmes (D. Carr pass) (Q1 14:18) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — E. Royal (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 9:44) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Floyd (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 11:56) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Jones (D. Carr pass) (Q2 7:30) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — B. Butler (D. Carr pass) (Q3 7:48) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 2:56) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — A. Holmes (D. Carr pass) (Q4 10:06) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — B. Oliver (Q4 2:00) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q4 5:56, 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?
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 55.0% completion, +7.5% CPOE, +0.47 EPA per dropback, +18.92 total passing EPA. Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 47.4% completion, -7.8% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +10.18 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 +18.92 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+3.91 EPA): (9:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 11-E.Royal for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 31-28 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 0-4 Now 0-5 L
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