Raiders 24–17 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 16, 2019

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 61.4% completion, +2.4% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +7.87 total passing EPA. D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 76.5% completion, +17.3% CPOE, +0.49 EPA per dropback, +16.75 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?

D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.75 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+6.13 EPA): (11:07) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 13-H.Renfrow for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Las Vegas Raiders
Final score: Las Vegas Raiders 24–17 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime: Las Vegas Raiders 14–7 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Derek Carr
Top passer: Philip Rivers
Biggest EPA play: (11:07) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 13-H.Renfrow for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2019-12-22

Game summary

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Los Angeles Chargers 24–17 on 2019-12-22. Derek Carr posted a game-high +16.75 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Las Vegas Raiders	7	7	7	3	0	24
Los Angeles Chargers	0	7	7	3	0	17

Scoring Map

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

LVLas Vegas Raiders

LAC 56

LV 1

+1LV 15

LAC 3

LAC 5

LV 1

+1LV 15

+3LAC 29

+3LV 9

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 11:07TD
Hunter Renfrow
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 56
Score
6-0
(11:07) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 13-H.Renfrow for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 10:57XP
Daniel Carlson
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
7-0
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 1:57TD
Melvin Gordon
Points+6
Yard line
LV 1
Score
7-6
(1:57) 25-M.Gordon left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 1:54XP
Michael Badgley
Points+1
Yard line
LV 15
Score
7-7
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 0:14TD
Derek Carr
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 3
Score
13-7
(:14) 4-D.Carr scrambles right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 0:08XP
Daniel Carlson
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
14-7
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 6:16TD
Darnell Washington
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 5
Score
20-7
(6:16) 33-D.Washington left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 6:11XP
Daniel Carlson
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
21-7
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 1:08TD
Melvin Gordon
Points+6
Yard line
LV 1
Score
21-13
(1:08) 25-M.Gordon left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 1:04XP
Michael Badgley
Points+1
Yard line
LV 15
Score
21-14
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 8:34FG
Daniel Carlson
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 29
Score
24-14
(8:34) 8-D.Carlson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 1:33FG
Michael Badgley
Points+3
Yard line
LV 9
Score
24-17
(1:33) 4-M.Badgley 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Derek Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +16.75 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
2Hunter Renfrow · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +7.93 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
3Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +7.87 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
4Tyleik Williams · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +6.12 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
5Mykel Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.50 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
6J. Richard · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
7A. Patton · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
8Darren Waller · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.95 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.49 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

Derek Carr — LV · Passing

Derek Carr posted the highest total EPA (+16.75) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.49 EPA per play.

Derek Carr's top snap (+6.13 EPA): (11:07) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 13-H.Renfrow for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 44 dropbacks · 61.4% completion · +2.4% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +7.87 total EPA
Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 34 dropbacks · 76.5% completion · +17.3% CPOE · +0.49 EPA/play · +16.75 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Las Vegas Raiders	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.163	+0.036
Offensive success rate	48.1%	45.5%
Pass EPA/play	+0.493	+0.179
Rush EPA/play	-0.270	-0.178
Defensive EPA/play	-0.036	-0.163
Defensive success rate	54.5%	51.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Las Vegas Raiders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs +0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Las Vegas Raiders: +0.16 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: +0.04 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)

Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, +2.75 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Las Vegas Raiders: 10 drives, +12.53 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Las Vegas Raiders — Hunter Renfrow (Derek Carr pass) (Q1 11:07)
Los Angeles Chargers — Melvin Gordon (Q2 1:57)
Las Vegas Raiders — Derek Carr (Q2 0:14)
Las Vegas Raiders — Darnell Washington (Q3 6:16)
Los Angeles Chargers — Melvin Gordon (Q3 1:08)

Field goals

Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q4 8:34)
Los Angeles Chargers — Michael Badgley (Q4 1:33)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 56 (Q1 11:07) — (11:07) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 13-H.Renfrow for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 10:57) — 8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q2 1:57) — (1:57) 25-M.Gordon left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 1:54) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q2 0:14) — (:14) 4-D.Carr scrambles right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 0:08) — 8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q3 6:16) — (6:16) 33-D.Washington left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 6:11) — 8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q3 1:08) — (1:08) 25-M.Gordon left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q3 1:04) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 29 (Q4 8:34) — (8:34) 8-D.Carlson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 9 (Q4 1:33) — (1:33) 4-M.Badgley 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 11:07) — (11:07) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 13-H.Renfrow for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.1% · EPA +6.13]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 0:14) — (:14) 4-D.Carr scrambles right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.2% · EPA +2.23]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 1:03) — (1:03) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 30-J.Richard ran ob at LAC 32 for 10 yards (49-D.Tranquill). [WPA +11.0% · EPA +2.48]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 9:00) — (9:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 16-T.Williams ran ob at LAC 43 for 43 yards (26-C.Hayward). [WPA +7.8% · EPA +3.74]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 2:02) — (2:02) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass incomplete short right to 81-M.Williams. PENALTY on LV-22-K.Nixon, Defensive Pass Interference, 10 yards, enforced at LV 11 - No Play. [WPA +6.4% · EPA +1.96]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 11:07) — (11:07) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 13-H.Renfrow for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.1% · EPA +6.13]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 9:00) — (9:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 16-T.Williams ran ob at LAC 43 for 43 yards (26-C.Hayward). [WPA +7.8% · EPA +3.74]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 3:09) — (3:09) 25-M.Gordon right end to LV 36 for 10 yards (50-N.Morrow). [WPA +3.4% · EPA +2.98]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 10:24) — (10:24) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 81-M.Williams to LAC 30 for 16 yards (26-N.Lawson) [91-B.Mayowa]. [WPA +5.2% · EPA +2.74]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 11:07 · LAC 56 · Score 6-0
(11:07) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 13-H.Renfrow for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 10:57 · LAC 15 · Score 7-0
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 1:57 · LV 1 · Score 7-6
(1:57) 25-M.Gordon left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 1:54 · LV 15 · Score 7-7
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 0:14 · LAC 3 · Score 13-7
(:14) 4-D.Carr scrambles right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 0:08 · LAC 15 · Score 14-7
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 6:16 · LAC 5 · Score 20-7
(6:16) 33-D.Washington left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 6:11 · LAC 15 · Score 21-7
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 1:08 · LV 1 · Score 21-13
(1:08) 25-M.Gordon left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 1:04 · LV 15 · Score 21-14
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 8:34 · LAC 29 · Score 24-14
(8:34) 8-D.Carlson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 1:33 · LV 9 · Score 24-17
(1:33) 4-M.Badgley 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.

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.
Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Derek Carr (LV) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2019-12-22?

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Los Angeles Chargers 24-17 in Week 16, 2019.

What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 24, Los Angeles Chargers 17.

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

Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — H. Renfrow (D. Carr pass) (Q1 11:07) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Gordon (Q2 1:57) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Carr (Q2 0:14) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Washington (Q3 6:16) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Gordon (Q3 1:08) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q4 8:34, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — M. Badgley (Q4 1:33, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 61.4% completion, +2.4% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +7.87 total passing EPA. Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 76.5% completion, +17.3% CPOE, +0.49 EPA per dropback, +16.75 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.75 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+6.13 EPA): (11:07) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 13-H.Renfrow for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 24-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 6-8 Now 7-8 W

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 5-9 Now 5-10 L

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