Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 33–30 Atlanta Falcons
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 17–27 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Ty. Williams
- Top passer
- Philip Rivers
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:42) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 33-D.McCluster INTERCEPTED by 45-D.Jones…
- Game date
- 2016-10-23
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Atlanta Falcons 33–30 on 2016-10-23, overcoming Atlanta Falcons's 27–17 halftime lead. Ty. Williams posted a game-high +10.67 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 31 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 33 | |
| 6 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 30 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Ty. Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +10.67 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play - 2
Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +7.58 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play - 3

Justin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.75 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play - 4
T. Benjamin · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.00 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play - 5
Melvin Gordon · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.65 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play - 6
Tavian Coleman · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +4.10 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play - 7
J. Tamme · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play - 8
A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.20 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
Ty. Williams — LAC · Receiving
Ty. Williams posted the highest total EPA (+10.67) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +1.07 EPA per play.
Ty. Williams's top snap (-6.91 EPA): (3:42) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 33-D.McCluster INTERCEPTED by 45-D.Jones at ATL 48. 45-D.Jones to LAC 10 for 42 yards (16-Ty.Williams).
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) · 48 dropbacks · 56.2% completion · -1.6% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +7.58 total EPA
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 40 dropbacks · 55.0% completion · +2.3% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.77 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.040 | -0.038 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.4% | 42.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.144 | +0.044 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.011 | -0.089 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.038 | -0.040 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.5% | 52.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.04 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: -0.04 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 13 drives, -3.33 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +3.84 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Los Angeles Chargers — Melvin Gordon
Atlanta Falcons — J. Tamme (Matt Ryan pass)
Atlanta Falcons — Tavian Coleman
Atlanta Falcons — A. Clayborn
Los Angeles Chargers — Melvin Gordon
Los Angeles Chargers — Melvin Gordon (Philip Rivers pass)
Field goals

Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant 
Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
Los Angeles Chargers — J. Lambo
Los Angeles Chargers — J. Lambo 
Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
Los Angeles Chargers — J. Lambo
Los Angeles Chargers — J. Lambo
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–6. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q1 10:59) — (10:59) (Shotgun) 28-M.Gordon left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 10:55) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the LAC 24 (Q1 6:31) — (6:31) 3-M.Bryant 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the LAC 9 (Q1 2:38) — (2:38) 3-M.Bryant 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 21–10. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the ATL 22 (Q2 13:34) — (13:34) 2-J.Lambo 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LAC 17 (Q2 9:12) — (9:12) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 83-J.Tamme for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 9:06) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the LAC 30 (Q2 6:15) — (6:15) 26-T.Coleman right tackle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 6:07) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 83 (Q2 4:41); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 4:31) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q2 1:06) — (1:06) 28-M.Gordon left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 1:02) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the ATL 19 (Q3 4:54) — (4:54) 2-J.Lambo 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the LAC 13 (Q4 13:28) — (13:28) 3-M.Bryant 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the ATL 5 (Q4 6:03) — (6:03) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 28-M.Gordon for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 5:59) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the ATL 15 (Q4 0:22) — (:22) 2-J.Lambo 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens..
Overtime: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the ATL 24 (OT 9:06) — (9:06) 2-J.Lambo 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:01) — (:01) 3-M.Bryant 58 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 3:42) — (3:42) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 33-D.McCluster INTERCEPTED by 45-D.Jones at ATL 48. 45-D.Jones to LAC 10 for 42 yards (16-Ty.Williams).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 12:17) — (12:17) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 16-Ty.Williams pushed ob at ATL 10 for 49 yards (37-R.Allen).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 3:41) — (3:41) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle intended for 11-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Perryman at LAC 34. 52-D.Perryman to LAC 35 for 1 yard (11-J.Jones).
- Los Angeles Chargers (OT 12:12) — (12:12) 28-M.Gordon right guard to ATL 45 for -2 yards (41-P.Wheeler).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 3:42) — (3:42) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 33-D.McCluster INTERCEPTED by 45-D.Jones at ATL 48. 45-D.Jones to LAC 10 for 42 yards (16-Ty.Williams).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 4:41) — (4:41) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LAC 8 for -9 yards (44-V.Beasley). FUMBLES (44-V.Beasley) [44-V.Beasley], touched at LAC 10, RECOVERED by ATL-99-A.Clayborn at LAC 5. 99-A.Clayborn for 5 yards,
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 3:41) — (3:41) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle intended for 11-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Perryman at LAC 34. 52-D.Perryman to LAC 35 for 1 yard (11-J.Jones).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 9:12) — (9:12) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 83-J.Tamme for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 10:59 · ATL 2 · Score 6-0
(10:59) (Shotgun) 28-M.Gordon left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 10:55 · ATL 15 · Score 7-0
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 6:31 · LAC 24 · Score 7-3
(6:31) 3-M.Bryant 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 2:38 · LAC 9 · Score 7-6
(2:38) 3-M.Bryant 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 13:34 · ATL 22 · Score 10-6
(13:34) 2-J.Lambo 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 9:12 · LAC 17 · Score 10-12
(9:12) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 83-J.Tamme for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 9:06 · LAC 15 · Score 10-13
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 6:15 · LAC 30 · Score 10-19
(6:15) 26-T.Coleman right tackle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 6:07 · LAC 15 · Score 10-20
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 4:41 · ATL 83 · Score 10-26
(4:41) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LAC 8 for -9 yards (44-V.Beasley). FUMBLES (44-V.Beasley) [44-V.Beasley], touched at LAC 10, RECOVERED by ATL-99-A.Clayborn at LAC 5. 99-A.Clayborn for 5 yards,
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 4:31 · LAC 15 · Score 10-27
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 1:06 · ATL 3 · Score 16-27
(1:06) 28-M.Gordon left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 1:02 · ATL 15 · Score 17-27
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 4:54 · ATL 19 · Score 20-27
(4:54) 2-J.Lambo 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 13:28 · LAC 13 · Score 20-30
(13:28) 3-M.Bryant 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 6:03 · ATL 5 · Score 26-30
(6:03) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 28-M.Gordon for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 5:59 · ATL 15 · Score 27-30
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 0:22 · ATL 15 · Score 30-30
(:22) 2-J.Lambo 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — OT 9:06 · ATL 24 · Score 33-30
(9:06) 2-J.Lambo 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
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.
- Ty. Williams (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Atlanta Falcons on 2016-10-23?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Atlanta Falcons 33-30 in Week 7, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Atlanta Falcons 6; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 10, Atlanta Falcons 21; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 10, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q5: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Atlanta Falcons 0; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 33, Atlanta Falcons 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Gordon (Q1 10:59) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Tamme (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 9:12) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Coleman (Q2 6:15) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — A. Clayborn (Q2 4:41) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Gordon (Q2 1:06) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Gordon (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 6:03) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q1 6:31, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q1 2:38, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — J. Lambo (Q2 13:34, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — J. Lambo (Q3 4:54, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 13:28, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — J. Lambo (Q4 0:22, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — J. Lambo (OT 9:06, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 56.2% completion, -1.6% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +7.58 total passing EPA. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 55.0% completion, +2.3% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.77 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Ty. Williams (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.67 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (-6.91 EPA): (3:42) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 33-D.McCluster INTERCEPTED by 45-D.Jones at ATL 48. 45-D.Jones to LAC 10 for 42 yards (16-Ty.Williams)..
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 33-30 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L