Quick answer
- Winner
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Final score
- Las Vegas Raiders 35–32 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 14–17 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Justin Herbert
- Top passer
- Justin Herbert
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:59) 6-A.Cole punts 46 yards to LAC 18, Center-47-T.Sieg. 7-A.Roberts to LAC 22 for 4 ya…
- Game date
- 2022-01-09
Game summary
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Los Angeles Chargers 35–32 on 2022-01-09. Justin Herbert posted a game-high +18.52 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 32 | |
| 10 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 35 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Justin Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +18.52 total EPA · 72 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play - 2

Mykel Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +9.17 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play - 3

Foster Moreau · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.46 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.23 EPA/play - 4

James Cook III · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.17 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play - 5

Derek Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +3.76 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play - 6

Kyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.57 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play - 7
Jalen Guyton · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.13 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play - 8

Josh Palmer · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 9 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
Justin Herbert — LAC · Passing
Justin Herbert posted the highest total EPA (+18.52) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 72 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.
Justin Herbert's top snap (+5.43 EPA): (6:02) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle to 81-M.Williams ran ob at LV 27 for 47 yards (25-T.Moehrig).
Biggest single play (+5.56 EPA): AJ Cole — (6:59) 6-A.Cole punts 46 yards to LAC 18, Center-47-T.Sieg. 7-A.Roberts to LAC 22 for 4 yards (17-T.Johnson). FUMBLES (17-T.Johnson), RECOVERED by LV-5-D.Deablo at LAC 23.
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) · 72 dropbacks · 47.2% completion · -12.7% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +18.52 total EPA
Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 45 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · -6.0% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +3.76 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.087 | +0.139 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.4% | 46.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.257 | +0.078 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.284 | +0.007 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.139 | -0.087 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.5% | 58.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Las Vegas Raiders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs +0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.09 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: +0.14 EPA/play (83rd percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +9.63 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 13 drives, +13.79 total EPA, 8 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) 
Los Angeles Chargers — Austin Ekeler 
Los Angeles Chargers — Austin Ekeler (Justin Herbert pass) 
Las Vegas Raiders — Josh Jacobs 
Las Vegas Raiders — Hunter Renfrow (Derek Carr pass) 
Los Angeles Chargers — Josh Palmer (Justin Herbert pass) 
Los Angeles Chargers — Mykel Williams (Justin Herbert pass)
Field goals

Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson 
Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson 
Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson 
Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson 
Los Angeles Chargers — Dustin Hopkins 
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 10–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 6 (Q1 10:54) — (10:54) 2-D.Carlson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 12 (Q1 3:20) — (3:20) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 13-H.Renfrow for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 3:14) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 14 (Q2 12:48) — (12:48) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler left guard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 12:42) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 14 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 30-A.Ekeler for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 1:52) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q2 0:41) — (:41) 28-J.Jacobs left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 0:37) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..
The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 12 (Q3 8:07) — (8:07) 2-D.Carlson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 15–9. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q4 14:18) — (14:18) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 13-H.Renfrow for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 34 (Q4 8:29) — (8:29) 2-D.Carlson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 23 (Q4 4:35) — (4:35) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle to 5-J.Palmer for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers registered a safety from the LV 2 (Q4 4:28) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-J.Herbert pass to 30-A.Ekeler is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 12 (Q4 0:05) — (:05) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 81-M.Williams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 0:00) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long..
Overtime: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 6–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 22 (OT 7:14) — (7:14) 2-D.Carlson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 23 (OT 4:35) — (4:35) 6-D.Hopkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 29 (OT 0:02) — (:02) 2-D.Carlson 47 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 (OT 6:02) — (6:02) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle to 81-M.Williams ran ob at LV 27 for 47 yards (25-T.Moehrig).
- Las Vegas Raiders (OT 7:14) — (7:14) 2-D.Carlson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
- Los Angeles Chargers (OT 4:35) — (4:35) 6-D.Hopkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
- Las Vegas Raiders (OT 0:02) — (:02) 2-D.Carlson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:05) — (:05) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 81-M.Williams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 6:59) — (6:59) 6-A.Cole punts 46 yards to LAC 18, Center-47-T.Sieg. 7-A.Roberts to LAC 22 for 4 yards (17-T.Johnson). FUMBLES (17-T.Johnson), RECOVERED by LV-5-D.Deablo at LAC 23.
- Los Angeles Chargers (OT 6:02) — (6:02) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle to 81-M.Williams ran ob at LV 27 for 47 yards (25-T.Moehrig).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:05) — (:05) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 81-M.Williams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 4:35) — (4:35) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle to 5-J.Palmer for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 10:54 · LAC 6 · Score 0-3
(10:54) 2-D.Carlson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 3:20 · LAC 12 · Score 0-9
(3:20) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 13-H.Renfrow for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 3:14 · LAC 15 · Score 0-10
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 12:48 · LV 14 · Score 6-10
(12:48) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler left guard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 12:42 · LV 15 · Score 7-10
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · LV 14 · Score 13-10
(2:00) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 30-A.Ekeler for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 1:52 · LV 15 · Score 14-10
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 0:41 · LAC 1 · Score 14-16
(:41) 28-J.Jacobs left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 0:37 · LAC 15 · Score 14-17
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 8:07 · LAC 12 · Score 14-20
(8:07) 2-D.Carlson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 14:18 · LAC 2 · Score 14-26
(14:18) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 13-H.Renfrow for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 8:29 · LAC 34 · Score 14-29
(8:29) 2-D.Carlson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 4:35 · LV 23 · Score 20-29
(4:35) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle to 5-J.Palmer for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers Safety (+2) — Q4 4:28 · LV 2 · Score 22-29
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-J.Herbert pass to 30-A.Ekeler is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 0:05 · LV 12 · Score 28-29
(:05) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 81-M.Williams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 0:00 · LV 15 · Score 29-29
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — OT 7:14 · LAC 22 · Score 29-32
(7:14) 2-D.Carlson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — OT 4:35 · LV 23 · Score 32-32
(4:35) 6-D.Hopkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — OT 0:02 · LAC 29 · Score 32-35
(:02) 2-D.Carlson 47 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.
- Justin Herbert (LAC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2022-01-09?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Los Angeles Chargers 35-32 in Week 18, 2021.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Las Vegas Raiders 10; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 14, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 15, Las Vegas Raiders 9; Q5: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Las Vegas Raiders 6; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 32, Las Vegas Raiders 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — H. Renfrow (D. Carr pass) (Q1 3:20) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (Q2 12:48) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (J. Herbert pass) (Q2 2:00) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Jacobs (Q2 0:41) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — H. Renfrow (D. Carr pass) (Q4 14:18) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Palmer (J. Herbert pass) (Q4 4:35) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Williams (J. Herbert pass) (Q4 0:05) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q1 10:54, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q3 8:07, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q4 8:29, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (OT 7:14, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — D. Hopkins (OT 4:35, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (OT 0:02, 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?
Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 47.2% completion, -12.7% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +18.52 total passing EPA. Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 44.4% completion, -6.0% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +3.76 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.52 total EPA on Passing plays. across 72 snaps. Their top snap (+5.43 EPA): (6:02) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle to 81-M.Williams ran ob at LV 27 for 47 yards (25-T.Moehrig)..
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 35-32 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 9-7 Now 9-8 L
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 9-7 Now 10-7 W