Vikings 39–10 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 15, 2019

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

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 66.7% completion, +9.4% CPOE, -0.41 EPA per dropback, -17.40 total passing EPA. K. Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 70.4% completion, +12.5% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +9.17 total passing EPA.

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

K. Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.17 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (-4.91 EPA): (1:02) 8-K.Cousins pass short left intended for 31-A.Abdullah INTERCEPTED by 54-M.Ingram at LAC 34. 54-M.Ingram to LAC 43 for 9 yards (65-P.Elflein; 56-G.Bradbury)..

Quick answer

Winner: Minnesota Vikings
Final score: Minnesota Vikings 39–10 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime: Minnesota Vikings 19–10 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Kirk Cousins
Top passer: Philip Rivers
Biggest EPA play: (:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at MIN 36 for -10 yards (99-D.Hunter). FUMBLES (99-D.Hu…
Game date: 2019-12-15

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Los Angeles Chargers 39–10 on 2019-12-15. Kirk Cousins posted a game-high +9.17 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Minnesota Vikings	6	13	6	14	0	39
Los Angeles Chargers	3	7	0	0	0	10

Scoring Map

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

MINMinnesota Vikings

+3MIN 23

MIN 2

+1MIN 15

+3LAC 26

MIN 26

+3LAC 20

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 9:18TD
Irv Smith Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 1
Score
6-0
(9:18) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 84-I.Smith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 4:40FG
Michael Badgley
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 23
Score
6-3
(4:40) 4-M.Badgley 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 15:00FG
Dominic Bailey
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 7
Score
9-3
(15:00) 5-D.Bailey 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 8:46TD
Mykel Williams
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
9-9
(8:46) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 81-M.Williams for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 8:42XP
Michael Badgley
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 15
Score
9-10
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 4:22FG
Dominic Bailey
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 26
Score
12-10
(4:22) 5-D.Bailey 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:23TD
Ifeadi Odenigbo
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 26
Score
18-10
(:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at MIN 36 for -10 yards (99-D.Hunter). FUMBLES (99-D.Hunter) [99-D.Hunter], touched at MIN 38, RECOVERED by MIN-95-I.Odenigbo at MIN 44. 95-I.Odenigbo for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:07XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
19-10
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 12:41FG
Dominic Bailey
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 20
Score
22-10
(12:41) 5-D.Bailey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 7:10FG
Dominic Bailey
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 9
Score
25-10
(7:10) 5-D.Bailey 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 10:30TD
Mike Boone
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 8
Score
31-10
(10:30) 23-M.Boone up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 10:25XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
32-10
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 8:48TD
Mike Boone
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
38-10
(8:48) 23-M.Boone up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 8:45XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
39-10
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Kirk Cousins · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +9.17 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
2Kyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +8.63 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
3Stefon Diggs · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.07 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
4K. Rudolph · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.60 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
5Adam Thielen · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
6Mike Boone · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +1.66 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
7O. Johnson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.46 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
8O. Johnson · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +0.31 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.31 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

Kirk Cousins — MIN · Passing

Kirk Cousins posted the highest total EPA (+9.17) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.

Kirk Cousins's top snap (-4.91 EPA): (1:02) 8-K.Cousins pass short left intended for 31-A.Abdullah INTERCEPTED by 54-M.Ingram at LAC 34. 54-M.Ingram to LAC 43 for 9 yards (65-P.Elflein; 56-G.Bradbury).

Biggest single play (-10.02 EPA): Philip Rivers — (:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at MIN 36 for -10 yards (99-D.Hunter). FUMBLES (99-D.Hunter) [99-D.Hunter], touched at MIN 38, RECOVERED by MIN-95-I.Odenigbo at MIN 44. 95-I.Odenigbo for 56 yards,

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) · 42 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +9.4% CPOE · -0.41 EPA/play · -17.40 total EPA
Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) · 27 dropbacks · 70.4% completion · +12.5% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +9.17 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Minnesota Vikings	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.093	-0.390
Offensive success rate	44.4%	40.8%
Pass EPA/play	+0.340	-0.414
Rush EPA/play	-0.051	-0.552
Defensive EPA/play	+0.390	-0.093
Defensive success rate	59.2%	55.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.39), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Minnesota Vikings: +0.09 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: -0.39 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)

Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, -29.64 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 12 drives, +7.51 total EPA, 7 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Minnesota Vikings — Irv Smith Jr. (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q1 9:18)
Los Angeles Chargers — Mykel Williams (Philip Rivers pass) (Q2 8:46)
Minnesota Vikings — Ifeadi Odenigbo (Q2 0:23)
Minnesota Vikings — Mike Boone (Q4 10:30)
Minnesota Vikings — Mike Boone (Q4 8:48)

Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — Michael Badgley (Q1 4:40)
Minnesota Vikings — Dominic Bailey (Q2 15:00)
Minnesota Vikings — Dominic Bailey (Q2 4:22)
Minnesota Vikings — Dominic Bailey (Q3 12:41)
Minnesota Vikings — Dominic Bailey (Q3 7:10)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 6–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q1 9:18) — (9:18) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 84-I.Smith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the MIN 23 (Q1 4:40) — (4:40) 4-M.Badgley 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long..

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 13–7. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the LAC 7 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 5-D.Bailey 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q2 8:46); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 8:42) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the LAC 26 (Q2 4:22) — (4:22) 5-D.Bailey 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 26 (Q2 0:23); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 0:07) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 6–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the LAC 20 (Q3 12:41) — (12:41) 5-D.Bailey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the LAC 9 (Q3 7:10) — (7:10) 5-D.Bailey 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LAC 8 (Q4 10:30) — (10:30) 23-M.Boone up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 10:25) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q4 8:48) — (8:48) 23-M.Boone up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 8:45) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 0:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at MIN 36 for -10 yards (99-D.Hunter). FUMBLES (99-D.Hunter) [99-D.Hunter], touched at MIN 38, RECOVERED by MIN-95-I.Odenigbo at MIN 44. 95-I.Odenigbo for 56 yards, [WPA -40.8% · EPA -10.02]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 1:02) — (1:02) 8-K.Cousins pass short left intended for 31-A.Abdullah INTERCEPTED by 54-M.Ingram at LAC 34. 54-M.Ingram to LAC 43 for 9 yards (65-P.Elflein; 56-G.Bradbury). [WPA -18.9% · EPA -4.91]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 1:34) — (1:34) 25-M.Gordon right end to LAC 11 for no gain (99-D.Hunter). FUMBLES (99-D.Hunter), RECOVERED by MIN-22-H.Smith at LAC 11. 22-H.Smith to LAC 11 for no gain (25-M.Gordon). [WPA -16.3% · EPA -5.29]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 6:54) — (6:54) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 81-M.Williams to MIN 29 for 39 yards (21-M.Hughes) [91-S.Weatherly]. [WPA +11.6% · EPA +4.00]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 2:06) — (2:06) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle intended for 81-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith at LAC 49. 22-H.Smith to LAC 49 for no gain (16-A.Patton). [WPA -11.4% · EPA -2.50]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 0:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at MIN 36 for -10 yards (99-D.Hunter). FUMBLES (99-D.Hunter) [99-D.Hunter], touched at MIN 38, RECOVERED by MIN-95-I.Odenigbo at MIN 44. 95-I.Odenigbo for 56 yards, [WPA -40.8% · EPA -10.02]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 10:25) — (10:25) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 86-H.Henry to LAC 30 for 5 yards (54-E.Kendricks). FUMBLES (54-E.Kendricks), RECOVERED by MIN-26-T.Waynes at LAC 30. 26-T.Waynes to LAC 10 for 20 yard [WPA -0.3% · EPA -6.29]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 25-M.Gordon to LAC 31 for 6 yards (93-S.Stephen). FUMBLES (93-S.Stephen), RECOVERED by MIN-99-D.Hunter at LAC 30. 99-D.Hunter to LAC 26 for 4 yards ( [WPA -8.4% · EPA -5.68]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 1:34) — (1:34) 25-M.Gordon right end to LAC 11 for no gain (99-D.Hunter). FUMBLES (99-D.Hunter), RECOVERED by MIN-22-H.Smith at LAC 11. 22-H.Smith to LAC 11 for no gain (25-M.Gordon). [WPA -16.3% · EPA -5.29]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 9:18 · LAC 1 · Score 6-0
(9:18) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 84-I.Smith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 4:40 · MIN 23 · Score 6-3
(4:40) 4-M.Badgley 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · LAC 7 · Score 9-3
(15:00) 5-D.Bailey 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 8:46 · MIN 2 · Score 9-9
(8:46) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 81-M.Williams for 2 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) — Q2 8:42 · MIN 15 · Score 9-10
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 4:22 · LAC 26 · Score 12-10
(4:22) 5-D.Bailey 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 0:23 · MIN 26 · Score 18-10
(:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at MIN 36 for -10 yards (99-D.Hunter). FUMBLES (99-D.Hunter) [99-D.Hunter], touched at MIN 38, RECOVERED by MIN-95-I.Odenigbo at MIN 44. 95-I.Odenigbo for 56 yards,
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 0:07 · LAC 15 · Score 19-10
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 12:41 · LAC 20 · Score 22-10
(12:41) 5-D.Bailey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 7:10 · LAC 9 · Score 25-10
(7:10) 5-D.Bailey 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 10:30 · LAC 8 · Score 31-10
(10:30) 23-M.Boone up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 10:25 · LAC 15 · Score 32-10
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 8:48 · LAC 2 · Score 38-10
(8:48) 23-M.Boone up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 8:45 · LAC 15 · Score 39-10
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.

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.
Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Philip Rivers (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Kirk Cousins (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2019-12-15?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Los Angeles Chargers 39-10 in Week 15, 2019.

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

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 6, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 13, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 6, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 14, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Final: Minnesota Vikings 39, Los Angeles Chargers 10.

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

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — I. Smith (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 9:18) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Williams (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 8:46) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — I. Odenigbo (Q2 0:23) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Boone (Q4 10:30) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Boone (Q4 8:48) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — M. Badgley (Q1 4:40, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — D. Bailey (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — D. Bailey (Q2 4:22, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — D. Bailey (Q3 12:41, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — D. Bailey (Q3 7:10, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 66.7% completion, +9.4% CPOE, -0.41 EPA per dropback, -17.40 total passing EPA. Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 70.4% completion, +12.5% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +9.17 total passing EPA.

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

Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.17 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (-4.91 EPA): (1:02) 8-K.Cousins pass short left intended for 31-A.Abdullah INTERCEPTED by 54-M.Ingram at LAC 34. 54-M.Ingram to LAC 43 for 9 yards (65-P.Elflein; 56-G.Bradbury)..

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 9-4 Now 10-4 W

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 5-8 Now 5-9 L

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