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NFL · Week 1 · September 11, 2022 · 12 min read

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Chargers: 2022 Week 1 Recap

Chargers defeat Raiders 24–19 in Week 1

Justin Herbert led Fantasy Impact as Chargers prevailed in a 19–24 Week 1 finish.

Las Vegas Raiders 19 0–1
Final 19–24
Los Angeles Chargers 24 1–0 Winner
Winner
Los Angeles Chargers
Final score
19–24
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 3–24 Los Angeles Chargers
Top passer
Derek Carr
FantasyHQ MVP
Justin Herbert
Game date
September 11, 2022

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • Davante Adams
    Davante Adams 10 REC · 141 YDS · 1 TD +5.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Brandon Bolden
    Brandon Bolden 2 REC · 21 YDS · 1 TD +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Mack Hollins
    Mack Hollins 1 REC · 16 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

  • Justin Herbert
    Justin Herbert 26/36 · 282 YDS · 3 TD +15.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Gerald Everett
    Gerald Everett 3 REC · 54 YDS · 1 TD +5.9 Fantasy Impact
  • DeWayne Carter
    DeWayne Carter 3 REC · 64 YDS · 1 TD +4.7 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Los Angeles Chargers
Final score
Los Angeles Chargers 24–19 Las Vegas Raiders
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 3–24 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Justin Herbert
Top passer
Derek Carr
Biggest EPA play
(11:07) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left intended for 13-H.Renfrow INTERCEPTED by 23-B.C…
Game date
2022-09-11

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 24–19 on 2022-09-11. Justin Herbert posted a game-high +15.84 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Las Vegas Raiders30106019
Los Angeles Chargers32170024

Scoring Map

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

LVLas Vegas Raiders
LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 9:07FG
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 25
    Score
    0-3

    (9:07) 6-D.Hopkins 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.

  2. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 2:33FG
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LAC 5
    Score
    3-3

    (2:33) 2-D.Carlson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.

  3. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 9:38TD
    Zander Horvath

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 1
    Score
    3-9

    (9:38) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 40-Z.Horvath for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 9:34XP
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    3-10

    6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.

  5. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 7:38TD
    Ameer Abdullah

    Points+7

    Yard line
    LAC 52
    Score
    3-10

    (7:38) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass incomplete deep left to 22-A.Abdullah.

  6. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 0:40TD
    DeWayne Carter

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 23
    Score
    3-16

    (:40) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle to 1-D.Carter for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 0:35XP
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    3-17

    6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.

  8. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 12:45TD
    Brandon Bolden

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 18
    Score
    9-17

    (12:45) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 34-B.Bolden for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 12:39XP
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 15
    Score
    10-17

    2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.

  10. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q3 6:50TD
    Gerald Everett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 18
    Score
    10-23

    (6:50) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 7-G.Everett for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q3 6:42XP
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    10-24

    6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.

  12. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 1:08FG
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LAC 37
    Score
    13-24

    (1:08) 2-D.Carlson 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.

  13. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 4:36TD
    Davante Adams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 3
    Score
    19-24

    (4:36) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 17-D.Adams for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Justin HerbertJustin Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +15.84 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
  2. 2Gerald EverettGerald Everett · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.89 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
  3. 3Davante AdamsDavante Adams · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.19 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
  4. 4DeWayne CarterDeWayne Carter · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.72 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
  5. 5Kyle AllenKyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.27 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
  6. 6Austin EkelerAustin Ekeler · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.96 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
  7. 7Brandon BoldenBrandon Bolden · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
  8. 8Mack HollinsMack Hollins · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.40 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.40 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Justin Herbert

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Justin Herbert — LAC · Passing

Justin Herbert posted the highest total EPA (+15.84) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.44 EPA per play.

Justin Herbert's top snap (-3.44 EPA): (1:40) (No Huddle) 10-J.Herbert up the middle to LV 28 for no gain (98-M.Crosby, 97-A.Billings).

Biggest single play (-5.87 EPA): Derek Carr — (11:07) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left intended for 13-H.Renfrow INTERCEPTED by 23-B.Callahan at LAC 49. 23-B.Callahan to LV 49 for 2 yards (13-H.Renfrow).

Quarterback report card

Derek Carr led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Derek CarrDerek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 44 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -2.4% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -5.49 total EPA
  • Justin HerbertJustin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 36 dropbacks · 72.2% completion · +6.4% CPOE · +0.44 EPA/play · +15.84 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLas Vegas RaidersLos Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play-0.082-0.039
Offensive success rate40.8%41.7%
Pass EPA/play-0.162+0.440
Rush EPA/play-0.051-0.412
Defensive EPA/play+0.039+0.082
Defensive success rate58.3%59.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Las Vegas Raiders -0.08, Los Angeles Chargers -0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Las Vegas Raiders: -0.08 EPA/play (30th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • Los Angeles Chargers: -0.04 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, -3.26 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, -5.83 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Zander HorvathLos Angeles Chargers — Zander Horvath (Justin Herbert pass) (Q2 9:38)
  • DeWayne CarterLos Angeles Chargers — DeWayne Carter (Justin Herbert pass) (Q2 0:40)
  • Brandon BoldenLas Vegas Raiders — Brandon Bolden (Derek Carr pass) (Q3 12:45)
  • Gerald EverettLos Angeles Chargers — Gerald Everett (Justin Herbert pass) (Q3 6:50)
  • Davante AdamsLas Vegas Raiders — Davante Adams (Derek Carr pass) (Q4 4:36)

Field goals

  • Dustin HopkinsLos Angeles Chargers — Dustin Hopkins (Q1 9:07)
  • Daniel CarlsonLas Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q1 2:33)
  • Daniel CarlsonLas Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q3 1:08)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 25 (Q1 9:07) — (9:07) 6-D.Hopkins 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 5 (Q1 2:33) — (2:33) 2-D.Carlson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 21–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q2 9:38) — (9:38) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 40-Z.Horvath for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 9:34) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 52 (Q2 7:38) — (7:38) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass incomplete deep left to 22-A.Abdullah.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 23 (Q2 0:40) — (:40) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle to 1-D.Carter for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 0:35) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..

The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 18 (Q3 12:45) — (12:45) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 34-B.Bolden for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 12:39) — 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 18 (Q3 6:50) — (6:50) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 7-G.Everett for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q3 6:42) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 37 (Q3 1:08) — (1:08) 2-D.Carlson 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..

The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 6–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q4 4:36) — (4:36) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 17-D.Adams for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 10:53) — (10:53) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 7-G.Everett to LV 26 for 25 yards (30-D.Harmon) [55-C.Jones]. [WPA +11.9% · EPA +3.04]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler left tackle to LAC 33 for 8 yards (52-D.Perryman). [WPA +11.9% · EPA +0.53]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 14:43) — (14:43) (No Huddle) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 13-K.Allen to LAC 34 for 1 yard (24-J.Abram). [WPA -10.9% · EPA -0.31]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 7:33) — (7:33) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 17-D.Adams pushed ob at 50 for 21 yards (32-A.Gilman). [WPA +10.4% · EPA +3.15]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 0:57) — (:57) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle intended for 83-D.Waller INTERCEPTED by 49-D.Tranquill at LAC 49. 49-D.Tranquill to LV 31 for 20 yards (34-B.Bolden). [WPA -9.7% · EPA -4.04]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 11:07) — (11:07) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left intended for 13-H.Renfrow INTERCEPTED by 23-B.Callahan at LAC 49. 23-B.Callahan to LV 49 for 2 yards (13-H.Renfrow). [WPA -7.0% · EPA -5.87]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 0:57) — (:57) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle intended for 83-D.Waller INTERCEPTED by 49-D.Tranquill at LAC 49. 49-D.Tranquill to LV 31 for 20 yards (34-B.Bolden). [WPA -9.7% · EPA -4.04]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 7:37) — (7:37) 6-D.Hopkins 49 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. [WPA -2.7% · EPA -4.02]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 1:40) — (1:40) (No Huddle) 10-J.Herbert up the middle to LV 28 for no gain (98-M.Crosby, 97-A.Billings). [WPA -8.3% · EPA -3.44]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 9:07 · LV 25 · Score 0-3
    (9:07) 6-D.Hopkins 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
  2. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 2:33 · LAC 5 · Score 3-3
    (2:33) 2-D.Carlson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
  3. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 9:38 · LV 1 · Score 3-9
    (9:38) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 40-Z.Horvath for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 9:34 · LV 15 · Score 3-10
    6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
  5. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+7) — Q2 7:38 · LAC 52 · Score 3-10
    (7:38) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass incomplete deep left to 22-A.Abdullah.
  6. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 0:40 · LV 23 · Score 3-16
    (:40) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle to 1-D.Carter for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 0:35 · LV 15 · Score 3-17
    6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
  8. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 12:45 · LAC 18 · Score 9-17
    (12:45) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 34-B.Bolden for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 12:39 · LAC 15 · Score 10-17
    2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
  10. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 6:50 · LV 18 · Score 10-23
    (6:50) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 7-G.Everett for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 6:42 · LV 15 · Score 10-24
    6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
  12. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 1:08 · LAC 37 · Score 13-24
    (1:08) 2-D.Carlson 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
  13. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 4:36 · LAC 3 · Score 19-24
    (4:36) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 17-D.Adams for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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.
  • 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 above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2022-09-11?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 24-19 in Week 1, 2022.

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

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Los Angeles Chargers 21; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 10, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 6, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 19, Los Angeles Chargers 24.

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

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — Z. Horvath (J. Herbert pass) (Q2 9:38) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Carter (J. Herbert pass) (Q2 0:40) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — B. Bolden (D. Carr pass) (Q3 12:45) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — G. Everett (J. Herbert pass) (Q3 6:50) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Adams (D. Carr pass) (Q4 4:36) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — D. Hopkins (Q1 9:07, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q1 2:33, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q3 1:08, 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?

Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 50.0% completion, -2.4% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -5.49 total passing EPA. Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 72.2% completion, +6.4% CPOE, +0.44 EPA per dropback, +15.84 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 +15.84 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (-3.44 EPA): (1:40) (No Huddle) 10-J.Herbert up the middle to LV 28 for no gain (98-M.Crosby, 97-A.Billings)..

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

Yes — the margin was 5 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 24-19 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Now 0-1 L

Los Angeles Chargers

Now 1-0 W