Chargers 14–31 Vikings: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 2015

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Minnesota Vikings?

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 53.8% completion, +0.6% CPOE, -0.34 EPA per dropback, -13.09 total passing EPA. T. Bridgewater (Minnesota Vikings), 52.0% completion, -4.9% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.05 total passing EPA.

Quick answer

Winner: Minnesota Vikings
Final score: Minnesota Vikings 31–14 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime: Los Angeles Chargers 7–10 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: K. Clemens
Top passer: Philip Rivers
Biggest EPA play: (14:17) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 11-S.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 5…
Game date: 2015-09-27

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Los Angeles Chargers 31–14 on 2015-09-27. K. Clemens posted a game-high +7.16 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Los Angeles Chargers	0	7	0	7	0	14
Minnesota Vikings	3	7	14	7	0	31

Scoring Map

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

LACLos Angeles Chargers

MIN 34

LAC 43

MINMinnesota Vikings

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 1:19FG
BWB. Walsh
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 6
Score
0-3
(1:19) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 9:09TD
APA. Peterson
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
0-9
(9:09) (Run formation) 74-A.Shepherd reported in as eligible. 28-A.Peterson right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 9:05XP
BWB. Walsh
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
0-10
(Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 1:25TD
Kyle Allen
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 34
Score
6-10
(1:25) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 13-K.Allen for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIN-29-X.Rhodes was injured during the play.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 1:17XP
JLJ. Lambo
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 15
Score
7-10
(Kick formation) 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 12:44TD
APA. Peterson
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 43
Score
7-16
(12:44) 28-A.Peterson right end for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 12:32XP
BWB. Walsh
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
7-17
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 2:45TD
ZLZ. Line
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 1
Score
7-23
(2:45) 74-A.Shepherd reported in as eligible. 48-Z.Line right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 2:42XP
BWB. Walsh
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
7-24
(Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 14:17TD
CGC. Greenway
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 14
Score
7-30
(14:17) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 11-S.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Greenway [97-E.Griffen] at MIN 9. 52-C.Greenway for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIN, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty on MIN Bench
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 13:57XP
BWB. Walsh
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
7-31
(Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 0:36TD
Kyle Allen
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 19
Score
13-31
(:36) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens pass deep middle to 13-K.Allen for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 0:32XP
JLJ. Lambo
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 15
Score
14-31
(Kick formation) 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. LAC-75-C.Hairston was injured during the play.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1K. Clemens · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +7.16 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
2Kyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.60 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
3M. Wallace · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.79 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
4A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +3.68 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
5Jordan Phillips · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.97 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
6M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.73 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
7Jacardia Wright · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.86 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
8Cordarrelle Patterson · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +0.81 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.81 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

K. Clemens — LAC · Passing

K. Clemens posted the highest total EPA (+7.16) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.19 EPA per play.

K. Clemens's top snap (+3.18 EPA): (:36) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens pass deep middle to 13-K.Allen for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-10.59 EPA): Philip Rivers — (14:17) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 11-S.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Greenway [97-E.Griffen] at MIN 9. 52-C.Greenway for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIN, Unsportsmanlike C

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) · 39 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · +0.6% CPOE · -0.34 EPA/play · -13.09 total EPA
Teddy Bridgewater (Minnesota Vikings) · 25 dropbacks · 52.0% completion · -4.9% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.05 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Los Angeles Chargers	Minnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play	-0.140	+0.075
Offensive success rate	37.8%	47.1%
Pass EPA/play	-0.132	-0.042
Rush EPA/play	-0.148	+0.118
Defensive EPA/play	-0.075	+0.140
Defensive success rate	52.9%	62.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Los Angeles Chargers: -0.14 EPA/play (20th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
Minnesota Vikings: +0.07 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)

Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, -12.57 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 12 drives, +5.22 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (Q2 9:09)
Los Angeles Chargers — Kyle Allen (Philip Rivers pass) (Q2 1:25)
Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (Q3 12:44)
Minnesota Vikings — Z. Line (Q3 2:45)
Minnesota Vikings — C. Greenway (Q4 14:17)
Los Angeles Chargers — Kyle Allen (K. Clemens pass) (Q4 0:36)

Field goals

Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (Q1 1:19)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the LAC 6 (Q1 1:19) — (1:19) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q2 9:09) — (9:09) (Run formation) 74-A.Shepherd reported in as eligible. 28-A.Peterson right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 9:05) — (Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIN 34 (Q2 1:25) — (1:25) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 13-K.Allen for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIN-29-X.Rhodes was injured during the play.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 1:17) — (Kick formation) 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LAC 43 (Q3 12:44) — (12:44) 28-A.Peterson right end for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 12:32) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q3 2:45) — (2:45) 74-A.Shepherd reported in as eligible. 48-Z.Line right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 2:42) — (Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 14 (Q4 14:17); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 13:57) — (Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIN 19 (Q4 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens pass deep middle to 13-K.Allen for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 0:32) — (Kick formation) 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. LAC-75-C.Hairston was injured during the play..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 2:55) — (2:55) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LAC 15 for -5 yards (55-A.Barr). FUMBLES (55-A.Barr), RECOVERED by MIN-24-C.Munnerlyn at LAC 13. 24-C.Munnerlyn to LAC 13 for no gain (Team). [WPA -12.8% · EPA -4.15]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 1:25) — (1:25) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 13-K.Allen for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIN-29-X.Rhodes was injured during the play. [WPA +11.5% · EPA +4.09]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 9:02) — (9:02) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep left intended for 12-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 23-S.Williams at LAC -3. Touchback (12-C.Johnson). [WPA -10.5% · EPA -4.46]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 5:02) — (5:02) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass incomplete deep left to 12-C.Johnson. PENALTY on LAC-23-S.Williams, Defensive Pass Interference, 34 yards, enforced at MIN 9 - No Play. [WPA +10.0% · EPA +3.42]
Minnesota Vikings (Q3 12:44) — (12:44) 28-A.Peterson right end for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.7% · EPA +3.66]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 14:17) — (14:17) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 11-S.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Greenway [97-E.Griffen] at MIN 9. 52-C.Greenway for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIN, Unsportsmanlike C [WPA -3.1% · EPA -10.59]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 14:56) — (14:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 11-S.Johnson pushed ob at MIN 28 for 30 yards (34-A.Sendejo) [97-E.Griffen]. PENALTY on MIN-97-E.Griffen, Roughing the Passer, 14 yards, en [WPA +1.9% · EPA +4.68]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 9:02) — (9:02) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep left intended for 12-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 23-S.Williams at LAC -3. Touchback (12-C.Johnson). [WPA -10.5% · EPA -4.46]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 2:55) — (2:55) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LAC 15 for -5 yards (55-A.Barr). FUMBLES (55-A.Barr), RECOVERED by MIN-24-C.Munnerlyn at LAC 13. 24-C.Munnerlyn to LAC 13 for no gain (Team). [WPA -12.8% · EPA -4.15]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 1:19 · LAC 6 · Score 0-3
(1:19) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 9:09 · LAC 2 · Score 0-9
(9:09) (Run formation) 74-A.Shepherd reported in as eligible. 28-A.Peterson right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 9:05 · LAC 15 · Score 0-10
(Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 1:25 · MIN 34 · Score 6-10
(1:25) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 13-K.Allen for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIN-29-X.Rhodes was injured during the play.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 1:17 · MIN 15 · Score 7-10
(Kick formation) 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 12:44 · LAC 43 · Score 7-16
(12:44) 28-A.Peterson right end for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 12:32 · LAC 15 · Score 7-17
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 2:45 · LAC 1 · Score 7-23
(2:45) 74-A.Shepherd reported in as eligible. 48-Z.Line right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 2:42 · LAC 15 · Score 7-24
(Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 14:17 · MIN 14 · Score 7-30
(14:17) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 11-S.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Greenway [97-E.Griffen] at MIN 9. 52-C.Greenway for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIN, Unsportsmanlike C
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 13:57 · LAC 15 · Score 7-31
(Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 0:36 · MIN 19 · Score 13-31
(:36) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens pass deep middle to 13-K.Allen for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 0:32 · MIN 15 · Score 14-31
(Kick formation) 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. LAC-75-C.Hairston was injured during the play.

Key takeaways

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

Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
K. Clemens (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Teddy Bridgewater (MIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Minnesota Vikings on 2015-09-27?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Los Angeles Chargers 31-14 in Week 3, 2015.

What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Minnesota Vikings?

Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Minnesota Vikings 14; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Minnesota Vikings 7; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 14, Minnesota Vikings 31.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Minnesota Vikings?

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q2 9:09) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Allen (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 1:25) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q3 12:44) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — Z. Line (Q3 2:45) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Greenway (Q4 14:17) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Allen (K. Clemens pass) (Q4 0:36) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q1 1:19, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Minnesota Vikings?

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 53.8% completion, +0.6% CPOE, -0.34 EPA per dropback, -13.09 total passing EPA. Teddy Bridgewater (Minnesota Vikings), 52.0% completion, -4.9% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.05 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Minnesota Vikings?

K. Clemens (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.16 total EPA on Passing plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.18 EPA): (:36) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens pass deep middle to 13-K.Allen for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W

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