Quick answer
- Winner
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Final score
- Las Vegas Raiders 31–26 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- Las Vegas Raiders 14–17 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Justin Herbert
- Top passer
- Justin Herbert
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:26) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 15-N.Agholor for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2020-11-08
Game summary
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Los Angeles Chargers 31–26 on 2020-11-08, overcoming Los Angeles Chargers's 17–14 halftime lead. Justin Herbert posted a game-high +9.70 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 31 | |
| 0 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 26 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Justin Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +9.70 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play - 2

Kyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +9.49 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play - 3

Nelson Agholor · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.59 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.86 EPA/play - 4
K. Ballage · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +4.14 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play - 5
D. Booker · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +4.11 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play - 6

Mykel Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.99 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play - 7

Tysheem Johnson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.23 EPA/play - 8

Hunter Renfrow · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.22 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.07 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
Justin Herbert — LAC · Passing
Justin Herbert posted the highest total EPA (+9.70) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 49 counted snaps, they averaged +0.20 EPA per play.
Justin Herbert's top snap (+3.78 EPA): (:26) (No Huddle) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 13-K.Allen for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+5.39 EPA): Derek Carr — (13:26) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 15-N.Agholor for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Justin Herbert led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 49 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +1.5% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +9.70 total EPA
Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 26 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -7.4% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +3.11 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.204 | +0.043 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.3% | 41.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.120 | +0.198 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.245 | +0.010 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.043 | -0.204 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.3% | 56.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Las Vegas Raiders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs +0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Las Vegas Raiders: +0.20 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.04 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, +4.13 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, +13.65 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Las Vegas Raiders — D. Booker
Los Angeles Chargers — K. Ballage 
Las Vegas Raiders — Josh Jacobs 
Los Angeles Chargers — Kyle Allen (Justin Herbert pass) 
Las Vegas Raiders — Nelson Agholor (Derek Carr pass) 
Las Vegas Raiders — Darren Waller (Derek Carr pass)
Los Angeles Chargers — G. Nabers (Justin Herbert pass)
Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — Michael Badgley 
Los Angeles Chargers — Michael Badgley 
Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson
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 23 (Q1 4:49) — (4:49) (Shotgun) 23-D.Booker right end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 4:42).
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 17–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 5 (Q2 13:29) — (13:29) 31-K.Ballage right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 13:24) — 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 14 (Q2 5:41); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 5:34) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 27 (Q2 0:26) — (:26) (No Huddle) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 13-K.Allen for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 0:19) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 27 (Q2 0:08) — (:08) 4-M.Badgley 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long..
The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 14–3. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 45 (Q3 13:26) — (13:26) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 15-N.Agholor for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 13:18) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q3 7:54) — (7:54) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 83-D.Waller for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 7:49) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 11 (Q3 4:23) — (4:23) 4-M.Badgley 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 4 (Q4 9:12) — (9:12) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 40-G.Nabers for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-M.Crosby]. LAC-10-J.Herbert was injured during the play.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 13 (Q4 4:42) — (4:42) 2-D.Carlson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:01) — (:01) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 89-D.Parham Jr. for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 13:26) — (13:26) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 15-N.Agholor for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 8:20) — (8:20) 6-A.Cole punts 42 yards to LAC 30, Center-47-T.Sieg. 84-K.Hill Jr. MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LV-58-K.Wilber at LAC 31.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 0:26) — (:26) (No Huddle) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 13-K.Allen for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 11:00) — (11:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 13-H.Renfrow to LAC 16 for 53 yards (26-C.Hayward Jr.).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 13:26) — (13:26) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 15-N.Agholor for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 8:20) — (8:20) 6-A.Cole punts 42 yards to LAC 30, Center-47-T.Sieg. 84-K.Hill Jr. MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LV-58-K.Wilber at LAC 31.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 11:00) — (11:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 13-H.Renfrow to LAC 16 for 53 yards (26-C.Hayward Jr.).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 0:26) — (:26) (No Huddle) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 13-K.Allen for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 4:49 · LAC 23 · Score 6-0
(4:49) (Shotgun) 23-D.Booker right end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 4:42 · LAC 15 · Score 7-0
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. PENALTY on LAC-98-I.Rochell, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 13:29 · LV 5 · Score 7-6
(13:29) 31-K.Ballage right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 13:24 · 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 5:41 · LAC 14 · Score 13-7
(5:41) 28-J.Jacobs right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LV-45-A.Ingold was injured during the play. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 5:34 · LAC 15 · Score 14-7
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 0:26 · LV 27 · Score 14-13
(:26) (No Huddle) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 13-K.Allen for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 0:19 · LV 15 · Score 14-14
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 0:08 · LV 27 · Score 14-17
(:08) 4-M.Badgley 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 13:26 · LAC 45 · Score 20-17
(13:26) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 15-N.Agholor for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 13:18 · LAC 15 · Score 21-17
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 7:54 · LAC 2 · Score 27-17
(7:54) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 83-D.Waller for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 7:49 · LAC 15 · Score 28-17
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 4:23 · LV 11 · Score 28-20
(4:23) 4-M.Badgley 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 9:12 · LV 4 · Score 28-26
(9:12) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 40-G.Nabers for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-M.Crosby]. LAC-10-J.Herbert was injured during the play.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 4:42 · LAC 13 · Score 31-26
(4:42) 2-D.Carlson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
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.
- Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Derek Carr (LV) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2020-11-08?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Los Angeles Chargers 31-26 in Week 9, 2020.
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 17; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 14, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Los Angeles Chargers 6; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 31, Los Angeles Chargers 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Booker (Q1 4:49) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Ballage (Q2 13:29) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Jacobs (Q2 5:41) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Allen (J. Herbert pass) (Q2 0:26) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — N. Agholor (D. Carr pass) (Q3 13:26) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Waller (D. Carr pass) (Q3 7:54) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — G. Nabers (J. Herbert pass) (Q4 9:12) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — M. Badgley (Q2 0:08, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — M. Badgley (Q3 4:23, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q4 4:42, 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?
Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 57.1% completion, +1.5% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +9.70 total passing EPA. Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 50.0% completion, -7.4% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +3.11 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.70 total EPA on Passing plays. across 49 snaps. Their top snap (+3.78 EPA): (:26) (No Huddle) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 13-K.Allen for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 31-26 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 2-5 Now 2-6 L