Quick answer
- Winner
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Final score
- Las Vegas Raiders 34–31 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 10–9 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Philip Rivers
- Top passer
- Derek Carr
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:40) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left intended for 33-D.Washington INTERCEPTED by 92-…
- Game date
- 2016-10-09
Game summary
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Los Angeles Chargers 34–31 on 2016-10-09, overcoming Los Angeles Chargers's 10–9 halftime lead. Philip Rivers posted a game-high +12.29 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 32 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 31 | |
| 3 | 6 | 18 | 7 | 0 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +12.29 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play - 2

Derek Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +9.06 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play - 3

Amari Cooper · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +8.57 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play - 4
Ty. Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.31 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play - 5

Hunter Henry · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.76 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.69 EPA/play - 6
M. Crabtree · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.75 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play - 7
Melvin Gordon · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.70 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.70 EPA/play - 8
J. Richard · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.35 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 (+12.29) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.
Philip Rivers's top snap (+5.12 EPA): (14:14) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 86-H.Henry to LV 21 for 59 yards (21-S.Smith).
Biggest single play (-5.74 EPA): Derek Carr — (13:40) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left intended for 33-D.Washington INTERCEPTED by 92-B.Mebane at LV 35. 92-B.Mebane to LV 30 for 5 yards (70-K.Osemele).
Quarterback report card
Derek Carr led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 48 dropbacks · 52.1% completion · +0.4% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +9.06 total EPA
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 32 dropbacks · 65.6% completion · +13.4% CPOE · +0.38 EPA/play · +12.29 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.040 | +0.039 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.6% | 46.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.384 | +0.189 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.494 | -0.084 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.039 | -0.040 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.8% | 54.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers +0.04, Las Vegas Raiders +0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.04 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: +0.04 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, +2.74 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 12 drives, +3.62 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 — Philip Rivers
Los Angeles Chargers — Melvin Gordon (Philip Rivers pass) 
Las Vegas Raiders — Amari Cooper (Derek Carr pass) 
Los Angeles Chargers — Hunter Henry (Philip Rivers pass)
Las Vegas Raiders — M. Crabtree (Derek Carr pass)
Las Vegas Raiders — J. Olawale
Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (Philip Rivers pass)
Field goals
Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
Los Angeles Chargers — J. Lambo
Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 2 (Q1 4:03) — (4:03) 11-S.Janikowski 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–6. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 29 (Q2 13:13) — (13:13) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 16-Ty.Williams for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 13:07) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 8 (Q2 7:16) — (7:16) 11-S.Janikowski 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 18 (Q2 4:28) — (4:28) 2-J.Lambo 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 38 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 11-S.Janikowski 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King..
The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 18–14. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 18 (Q3 12:38) — (12:38) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 28-M.Gordon for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q3 12:31) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 64 (Q3 11:34) — (11:34) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 89-A.Cooper for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-M.Ingram].; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 11:25) — 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 10:14) — (10:14) (Shotgun) 79-K.Wiggins reported in as eligible. 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 86-H.Henry for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q3 10:10) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 30 (Q3 4:46) — (4:46) 11-S.Janikowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 21 (Q3 1:15) — (1:15) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 15-M.Crabtree for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders registered a safety from the LAC 2 (Q3 1:09) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-D.Carr pass to 89-A.Cooper is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q4 12:54) — (12:54) 79-D.Kirkland and 76-J.Feliciano reported in as eligible. 49-J.Olawale up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 12:51) — 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 4 (Q4 6:26) — (6:26) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 6:21) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 2:07) — (2:07) (Field Goal formation) 8-D.Kaser FUMBLES (Aborted) at LV 26, recovered by LAC-84-S.McGrath at LV 35. 84-S.McGrath to LV 35 for no gain (39-K.McGill).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 11:34) — (11:34) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 89-A.Cooper for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-M.Ingram].
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 1:15) — (1:15) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 15-M.Crabtree for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 13:40) — (13:40) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left intended for 33-D.Washington INTERCEPTED by 92-B.Mebane at LV 35. 92-B.Mebane to LV 30 for 5 yards (70-K.Osemele).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 14:14) — (14:14) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 86-H.Henry to LV 21 for 59 yards (21-S.Smith).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 13:40) — (13:40) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left intended for 33-D.Washington INTERCEPTED by 92-B.Mebane at LV 35. 92-B.Mebane to LV 30 for 5 yards (70-K.Osemele).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 11:34) — (11:34) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 89-A.Cooper for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-M.Ingram].
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 14:14) — (14:14) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 86-H.Henry to LV 21 for 59 yards (21-S.Smith).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 4:00) — (4:00) 28-M.Gordon to LAC 35 for 1 yard (92-S.McGee). FUMBLES (92-S.McGee), RECOVERED by LV-42-K.Joseph at LAC 38. 42-K.Joseph to LAC 38 for no gain (34-D.Watt).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 4:03 · LAC 2 · Score 0-3
(4:03) 11-S.Janikowski 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 13:13 · LV 29 · Score 6-3
(13:13) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 16-Ty.Williams for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 13:07 · LV 15 · Score 7-3
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 7:16 · LAC 8 · Score 7-6
(7:16) 11-S.Janikowski 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 4:28 · LV 18 · Score 10-6
(4:28) 2-J.Lambo 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · LAC 38 · Score 10-9
(:02) 11-S.Janikowski 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 12:38 · LV 18 · Score 16-9
(12:38) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 28-M.Gordon for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 12:31 · LV 15 · Score 17-9
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 11:34 · LAC 64 · Score 17-15
(11:34) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 89-A.Cooper for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-M.Ingram].
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 11:25 · LAC 15 · Score 17-16
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 10:14 · LV 1 · Score 23-16
(10:14) (Shotgun) 79-K.Wiggins reported in as eligible. 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 86-H.Henry for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 10:10 · LV 15 · Score 24-16
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 4:46 · LAC 30 · Score 24-19
(4:46) 11-S.Janikowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 1:15 · LAC 21 · Score 24-25
(1:15) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 15-M.Crabtree for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders Safety (+2) — Q3 1:09 · LAC 2 · Score 24-27
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-D.Carr pass to 89-A.Cooper is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 12:54 · LAC 1 · Score 24-33
(12:54) 79-D.Kirkland and 76-J.Feliciano reported in as eligible. 49-J.Olawale up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 12:51 · LAC 15 · Score 24-34
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 6:26 · LV 4 · Score 30-34
(6:26) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 6:21 · LV 15 · Score 31-34
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Las Vegas Raiders 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 2016-10-09?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Los Angeles Chargers 34-31 in Week 5, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 10, Las Vegas Raiders 6; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 14, Las Vegas Raiders 18; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 31, Las Vegas Raiders 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — P. Rivers (Q2 13:13) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Gordon (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 12:38) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — A. Cooper (D. Carr pass) (Q3 11:34) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — H. Henry (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 10:14) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — M. Crabtree (D. Carr pass) (Q3 1:15) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Olawale (Q4 12:54) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 6:26) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 4:03, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 7:16, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — J. Lambo (Q2 4:28, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q3 4:46, 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?
Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 52.1% completion, +0.4% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +9.06 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 65.6% completion, +13.4% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +12.29 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 +12.29 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+5.12 EPA): (14:14) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 86-H.Henry to LV 21 for 59 yards (21-S.Smith)..
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 34-31 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W