Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 45–10 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Arizona Cardinals 10–28 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Philip Rivers
- Top passer
- Philip Rivers
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:17) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LAC 35 for -5 yards (95-R.Gunter). FUMBLES (95-R.G…
- Game date
- 2018-11-25
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Arizona Cardinals 45–10 on 2018-11-25. Philip Rivers posted a game-high +13.07 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Cardinals | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
 Los Angeles Chargers | 0 | 28 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 45 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ARIArizona Cardinals(10:27) 3-J.Rosen pass deep middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
(4:26) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
(14:18) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 81-M.Williams for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(7:05) (Shotgun) 28-M.Gordon right end for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(4:21) 28-M.Gordon up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(:13) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 81-M.Williams for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(8:09) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 13-K.Allen for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(:04) 30-A.Ekeler up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(3:28) (Field Goal formation) 4-M.Badgley 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.
LACLos Angeles ChargersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 10:27TD LFL. FitzgeraldPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 25
- Score
- 6-0
(10:27) 3-J.Rosen pass deep middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 10:20XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 15
- Score
- 7-0
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 4:26FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 12
- Score
- 10-0
(4:26) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 14:18TD Mykel WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 9
- Score
- 10-6
(14:18) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 81-M.Williams for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 14:12XP Michael BadgleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 10-7
(Kick formation) 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 7:05TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 28
- Score
- 10-13
(7:05) (Shotgun) 28-M.Gordon right end for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 6:59XP Michael BadgleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 10-14
(Kick formation) 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 4:21TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 5
- Score
- 10-20
(4:21) 28-M.Gordon up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 4:16XP Michael BadgleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 10-21
(Kick formation) 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:13TD Mykel WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 10-27
(:13) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 81-M.Williams for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:08XP Michael BadgleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 10-28
(Kick formation) 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 8:09TD Kyle AllenPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 4
- Score
- 10-34
(8:09) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 13-K.Allen for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 8:01XP Michael BadgleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 10-35
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 0:04TD Austin EkelerPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 10-41
(:04) 30-A.Ekeler up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 0:00XP Michael BadgleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 10-42
(Kick formation) 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 3:28FG Michael BadgleyPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 13
- Score
- 10-45
(3:28) (Field Goal formation) 4-M.Badgley 31 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).
- 1Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +13.07 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 2Kyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.29 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 3Mykel Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.91 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
- 4Melvin Gordon · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +3.65 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 5T. Benjamin · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.47 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 6Austin Ekeler · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +3.35 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 7Austin Ekeler · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.90 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 8A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.75 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 (+13.07) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.
Philip Rivers's top snap (-5.13 EPA): (11:17) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LAC 35 for -5 yards (95-R.Gunter). FUMBLES (95-R.Gunter), RECOVERED by ARI-91-B.Mayowa at LAC 35. 91-B.Mayowa to LAC 35 for no gain (69-S.Tevi).
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) · 34 dropbacks · 82.4% completion · +25.7% CPOE · +0.38 EPA/play · +13.07 total EPA
- J. Rosen (Arizona Cardinals) · 22 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · +1.9% CPOE · -0.43 EPA/play · -9.37 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.287 | +0.226 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.4% | 59.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.426 | +0.290 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.167 | +0.323 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.226 | +0.287 |
| Defensive success rate | 40.2% | 65.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.23 vs -0.29), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.29 EPA/play (6th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.23 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, -18.37 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +18.56 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (J. Rosen pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Mykel Williams (Philip Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Melvin Gordon
- Los Angeles Chargers — Melvin Gordon
- Los Angeles Chargers — Mykel Williams (Philip Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Kyle Allen (Philip Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Austin Ekeler
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — P. Dawson
- Los Angeles Chargers — Michael Badgley
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 10–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the LAC 25 (Q1 10:27) — (10:27) 3-J.Rosen pass deep middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 10:20) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the LAC 12 (Q1 4:26) — (4:26) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 28–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the ARI 9 (Q2 14:18) — (14:18) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 81-M.Williams for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 14:12) — (Kick formation) 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the ARI 28 (Q2 7:05) — (7:05) (Shotgun) 28-M.Gordon right end for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 6:59) — (Kick formation) 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the ARI 5 (Q2 4:21) — (4:21) 28-M.Gordon up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 4:16) — (Kick formation) 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the ARI 2 (Q2 0:13) — (:13) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 81-M.Williams for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 0:08) — (Kick formation) 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the ARI 4 (Q3 8:09); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 8:01) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the ARI 2 (Q3 0:04) — (:04) 30-A.Ekeler up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 0:00) — (Kick formation) 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the ARI 13 (Q4 3:28) — (3:28) (Field Goal formation) 4-M.Badgley 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 11:17) — (11:17) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LAC 35 for -5 yards (95-R.Gunter). FUMBLES (95-R.Gunter), RECOVERED by ARI-91-B.Mayowa at LAC 35. 91-B.Mayowa to LAC 35 for no gain (69-S.Tevi).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 8:58) — (8:58) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates to LAC 47 for 18 yards (33-T.Boston). PENALTY on ARI-41-A.Bethea, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at LAC 47.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 14:18) — (14:18) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 81-M.Williams for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 6:59) — (6:59) 3-J.Rosen pass short left intended for 13-C.Kirk INTERCEPTED by 33-D.James at ARI 34. 33-D.James to ARI 31 for 3 yards (13-C.Kirk).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 7:05) — (7:05) (Shotgun) 28-M.Gordon right end for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 11:17) — (11:17) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LAC 35 for -5 yards (95-R.Gunter). FUMBLES (95-R.Gunter), RECOVERED by ARI-91-B.Mayowa at LAC 35. 91-B.Mayowa to LAC 35 for no gain (69-S.Tevi).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 6:59) — (6:59) 3-J.Rosen pass short left intended for 13-C.Kirk INTERCEPTED by 33-D.James at ARI 34. 33-D.James to ARI 31 for 3 yards (13-C.Kirk).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 9:45) — (9:45) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 7:05) — (7:05) (Shotgun) 28-M.Gordon right end for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 10:27 · LAC 25 · Score 6-0
(10:27) 3-J.Rosen pass deep middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 10:20 · LAC 15 · Score 7-0
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 4:26 · LAC 12 · Score 10-0
(4:26) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 14:18 · ARI 9 · Score 10-6
(14:18) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 81-M.Williams for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 14:12 · ARI 15 · Score 10-7
(Kick formation) 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 7:05 · ARI 28 · Score 10-13
(7:05) (Shotgun) 28-M.Gordon right end for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 6:59 · ARI 15 · Score 10-14
(Kick formation) 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 4:21 · ARI 5 · Score 10-20
(4:21) 28-M.Gordon up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 4:16 · ARI 15 · Score 10-21
(Kick formation) 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 0:13 · ARI 2 · Score 10-27
(:13) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 81-M.Williams for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 0:08 · ARI 15 · Score 10-28
(Kick formation) 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 8:09 · ARI 4 · Score 10-34
(8:09) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 13-K.Allen for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 8:01 · ARI 15 · Score 10-35
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 0:04 · ARI 2 · Score 10-41
(:04) 30-A.Ekeler up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 0:00 · ARI 15 · Score 10-42
(Kick formation) 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 3:28 · ARI 13 · Score 10-45
(3:28) (Field Goal formation) 4-M.Badgley 31 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.
- Philip Rivers (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2018-11-25?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Arizona Cardinals 45-10 in Week 12, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 10, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 0, Los Angeles Chargers 28; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 0, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 0, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Final: Arizona Cardinals 10, Los Angeles Chargers 45.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (J. Rosen pass) (Q1 10:27) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Williams (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 14:18) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Gordon (Q2 7:05) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Gordon (Q2 4:21) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Williams (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 0:13) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Allen (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 8:09) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (Q3 0:04) Arizona Cardinals field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 4:26, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — M. Badgley (Q4 3:28, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 82.4% completion, +25.7% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +13.07 total passing EPA. J. Rosen (Arizona Cardinals), 54.5% completion, +1.9% CPOE, -0.43 EPA per dropback, -9.37 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.07 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (-5.13 EPA): (11:17) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LAC 35 for -5 yards (95-R.Gunter). FUMBLES (95-R.Gunter), RECOVERED by ARI-91-B.Mayowa at LAC 35. 91-B.Mayowa to LAC 35 for no gain (69-S.Te.
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 2-8 Now 2-9 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W
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