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NFL · Week 10 · November 11, 2018 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 2018 Week 10 Recap

Chargers defeat Raiders 20–6 in Week 10

Philip Rivers led Fantasy Impact as Chargers prevailed in a 20–6 Week 10 finish.

Los Angeles Chargers 20 7–2 Winner
Final 20–6
Las Vegas Raiders 6 1–8
Winner
Los Angeles Chargers
Final score
20–6
Halftime
Los Angeles Chargers 10–3 Las Vegas Raiders
Top passer
Derek Carr
FantasyHQ MVP
Philip Rivers
Game date
November 11, 2018

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

  • Philip Rivers
    Philip Rivers 18/29 · 223 YDS · 2 TD +8.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Melvin Gordon
    Melvin Gordon 5 REC · 72 YDS · 1 TD +3.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Kyle Allen
    Kyle Allen 6 REC · 57 YDS · 1 TD +2.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • J.Townsend 1 CAR · 42 YDS +5.2 Fantasy Impact
  • B.LaFell 4 REC · 47 YDS +2.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Sam Roberts
    Sam Roberts 3 REC · 39 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Los Angeles Chargers
Final score
Los Angeles Chargers 20–6 Las Vegas Raiders
Halftime
Los Angeles Chargers 10–3 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Philip Rivers
Top passer
Derek Carr
Biggest EPA play
(11:20) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr sacked at LAC 30 for -9 yards (54-M.Ingram). FUMBLES (54-M.Ingr…
Game date
2018-11-11

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 20–6 on 2018-11-11. Philip Rivers posted a game-high +8.14 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Los Angeles Chargers01073020
Las Vegas Raiders300306

Scoring Map

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

LACLos Angeles Chargers
LVLas Vegas Raiders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 2:56FG
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LAC 27
    Score
    0-3

    (2:56) 8-D.Carlson 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.

  2. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 5:50FG
    Michael Badgley

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 9
    Score
    3-3

    (5:50) 4-M.Badgley 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.

  3. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 0:28TD
    Kyle Allen

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 11
    Score
    9-3

    (:28) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 13-K.Allen for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 0:24XP
    Michael Badgley

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    10-3

    4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.

  5. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q3 12:43TD
    Melvin Gordon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 66
    Score
    16-3

    (12:43) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 28-M.Gordon for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q3 12:32XP
    Michael Badgley

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    17-3

    4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.

  7. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 14:53FG
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LAC 12
    Score
    17-6

    (14:53) 8-D.Carlson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.

  8. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 7:16FG
    Michael Badgley

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 22
    Score
    20-6

    (7:16) 4-M.Badgley 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Philip RiversPhilip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +8.14 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  2. 2J. Townsend · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +5.25 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.25 EPA/play
  3. 3Melvin GordonMelvin Gordon · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.60 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
  4. 4B. LaFell · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.64 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
  5. 5Sam RobertsSam Roberts · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.44 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
  6. 6J. Richard · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.26 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  7. 7Kyle AllenKyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.99 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
  8. 8V. Green · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.94 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Philip Rivers

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Philip Rivers — LAC · Passing

Philip Rivers posted the highest total EPA (+8.14) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.

Philip Rivers's top snap (+6.13 EPA): (12:43) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 28-M.Gordon for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-6.82 EPA): Derek Carr — (11:20) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr sacked at LAC 30 for -9 yards (54-M.Ingram). FUMBLES (54-M.Ingram) [54-M.Ingram], RECOVERED by LAC-94-C.Liuget at LAC 36. 94-C.Liuget to LV 40 for 24 yards (30-J.Richard). 4

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 CarrDerek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 43 dropbacks · 55.8% completion · -3.1% CPOE · -0.30 EPA/play · -12.93 total EPA
  • Philip RiversPhilip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 29 dropbacks · 62.1% completion · +7.5% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +8.14 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLos Angeles ChargersLas Vegas Raiders
Offensive EPA/play+0.105-0.121
Offensive success rate43.5%41.6%
Pass EPA/play+0.281-0.301
Rush EPA/play-0.105+0.089
Defensive EPA/play+0.121-0.105
Defensive success rate58.4%56.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Los Angeles Chargers: +0.10 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Las Vegas Raiders: -0.12 EPA/play (24th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Los Angeles Chargers: 9 drives, +7.25 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 10 drives, -9.30 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Kyle AllenLos Angeles Chargers — Kyle Allen (Philip Rivers pass) (Q2 0:28)
  • Melvin GordonLos Angeles Chargers — Melvin Gordon (Philip Rivers pass) (Q3 12:43)

Field goals

  • Daniel CarlsonLas Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q1 2:56)
  • Michael BadgleyLos Angeles Chargers — Michael Badgley (Q2 5:50)
  • Daniel CarlsonLas Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q4 14:53)
  • Michael BadgleyLos Angeles Chargers — Michael Badgley (Q4 7:16)
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 27 (Q1 2:56) — (2:56) 8-D.Carlson 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 9 (Q2 5:50) — (5:50) 4-M.Badgley 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 11 (Q2 0:28) — (:28) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 13-K.Allen for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 0:24) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 66 (Q3 12:43) — (12:43) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 28-M.Gordon for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q3 12:32) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 12 (Q4 14:53) — (14:53) 8-D.Carlson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 22 (Q4 7:16) — (7:16) 4-M.Badgley 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 11:20) — (11:20) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr sacked at LAC 30 for -9 yards (54-M.Ingram). FUMBLES (54-M.Ingram) [54-M.Ingram], RECOVERED by LAC-94-C.Liuget at LAC 36. 94-C.Liuget to LV 40 for 24 yards (30-J.Richard). 4 [WPA -17.9% · EPA -6.82]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 12:33) — (12:33) (Punt formation) 5-J.Townsend left end ran ob at LAC 21 for 42 yards (30-A.Ekeler). [WPA +15.2% · EPA +5.25]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 12:43) — (12:43) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 28-M.Gordon for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.6% · EPA +6.13]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 0:28) — (:28) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 13-K.Allen for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.6% · EPA +2.75]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 8:08) — (8:08) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 17-D.Harris to LAC 1 for no gain (33-D.James). [WPA -8.6% · EPA -4.17]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 11:20) — (11:20) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr sacked at LAC 30 for -9 yards (54-M.Ingram). FUMBLES (54-M.Ingram) [54-M.Ingram], RECOVERED by LAC-94-C.Liuget at LAC 36. 94-C.Liuget to LV 40 for 24 yards (30-J.Richard). 4 [WPA -17.9% · EPA -6.82]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 12:43) — (12:43) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 28-M.Gordon for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.6% · EPA +6.13]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 12:33) — (12:33) (Punt formation) 5-J.Townsend left end ran ob at LAC 21 for 42 yards (30-A.Ekeler). [WPA +15.2% · EPA +5.25]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 8:08) — (8:08) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 17-D.Harris to LAC 1 for no gain (33-D.James). [WPA -8.6% · EPA -4.17]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 2:56 · LAC 27 · Score 0-3
    (2:56) 8-D.Carlson 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
  2. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 5:50 · LV 9 · Score 3-3
    (5:50) 4-M.Badgley 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.
  3. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 0:28 · LV 11 · Score 9-3
    (:28) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 13-K.Allen for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 0:24 · LV 15 · Score 10-3
    4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.
  5. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 12:43 · LV 66 · Score 16-3
    (12:43) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 28-M.Gordon for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 12:32 · LV 15 · Score 17-3
    4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.
  7. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 14:53 · LAC 12 · Score 17-6
    (14:53) 8-D.Carlson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
  8. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 7:16 · LV 22 · Score 20-6
    (7:16) 4-M.Badgley 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.

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.
  • Derek Carr (LV) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Philip Rivers (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2018-11-11?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 20-6 in Week 10, 2018.

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 0; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 20, Las Vegas Raiders 6.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Allen (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 0:28) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Gordon (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 12:43) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q1 2:56, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — M. Badgley (Q2 5:50, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q4 14:53, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — M. Badgley (Q4 7:16, 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), 55.8% completion, -3.1% CPOE, -0.30 EPA per dropback, -12.93 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 62.1% completion, +7.5% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +8.14 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 +8.14 total EPA on Passing plays. across 29 snaps. Their top snap (+6.13 EPA): (12:43) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 28-M.Gordon for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 6-2 Now 7-2 W

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 1-7 Now 1-8 L