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NFL · Week 17 · January 1, 2023 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Rams vs. Los Angeles Chargers: 2022 Week 17 Recap

Chargers defeat Rams 31–10 in Week 17

Justin Herbert led Fantasy Impact as Chargers prevailed in a 10–31 Week 17 finish.

Los Angeles Rams 10 5–11
Final 10–31
Los Angeles Chargers 31 10–6 Winner
Winner
Los Angeles Chargers
Final score
10–31
Halftime
Tied 17–17 at halftime
Top passer
Justin Herbert
FantasyHQ MVP
Justin Herbert
Game date
January 1, 2023

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • Van Jefferson
    Van Jefferson 3 REC · 77 YDS +5.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Montaric Brown
    Montaric Brown 1 CAR · 23 YDS · 1 TD +3.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Cam Akers
    Cam Akers 19 CAR · 123 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

  • Justin Herbert
    Justin Herbert 21/28 · 212 YDS · 2 TD +10.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Austin Ekeler
    Austin Ekeler 10 CAR · 122 YDS · 2 TD +10.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Kyle Allen
    Kyle Allen 5 REC · 60 YDS +5.2 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Los Angeles Chargers
Final score
Los Angeles Chargers 31–10 LA
Halftime
Tied 17–17 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Justin Herbert
Top passer
Justin Herbert
Biggest EPA play
(8:37) 30-A.Ekeler right guard for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2023-01-01

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the LA 31–10 on 2023-01-01. Justin Herbert posted a game-high +10.22 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 31 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
LA31400010
Los Angeles Chargers01777031

Scoring Map

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

LALA
LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LALA
    Q1 1:13FG
    Matt Gay

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LAC 5
    Score
    3-0

    (1:13) 8-M.Gay 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.

  2. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 13:47TD
    Austin Ekeler

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 10
    Score
    3-6

    (13:47) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler left guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 13:40XP
    Cameron Dicker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 15
    Score
    3-7

    15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.

  4. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 8:37TD
    Austin Ekeler

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 72
    Score
    3-13

    (8:37) 30-A.Ekeler right guard for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 8:25XP
    Cameron Dicker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 15
    Score
    3-14

    15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.

  6. LALA
    Q2 4:14TD
    Montaric Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 23
    Score
    9-14

    (4:14) 41-M.Brown up the middle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. LALA
    Q2 4:09XP
    Matt Gay

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 15
    Score
    10-14

    8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.

  8. LALA
    Q2 4:09TD
    Matt Gay

    Points+7

    Yard line
    LA 35
    Score
    10-14

    8-M.Gay kicks 65 yards from LA 35 to end zone, Touchback.

  9. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 0:18FG
    Cameron Dicker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 22
    Score
    10-17

    (:18) 15-C.Dicker 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.

  10. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q3 8:50TD
    Gerald Everett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 6
    Score
    10-23

    (8:50) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 7-G.Everett for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q3 8:46XP
    Cameron Dicker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 15
    Score
    10-24

    15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.

  12. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 12:16TD
    Dylan Parham

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 3
    Score
    10-30

    (12:16) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 89-D.Parham for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 12:12XP
    Cameron Dicker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 15
    Score
    10-31

    15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Justin HerbertJustin Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +10.22 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
  2. 2Austin EkelerAustin Ekeler · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +10.00 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
  3. 3Van JeffersonVan Jefferson · LA · Receiving · +5.92 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.97 EPA/play
  4. 4Kyle AllenKyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.16 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
  5. 5Montaric BrownMontaric Brown · LA · Rushing · +3.22 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.22 EPA/play
  6. 6Mykel WilliamsMykel Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.07 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
  7. 7Dylan ParhamDylan Parham · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.13 EPA/play
  8. 8Gerald EverettGerald Everett · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.69 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 (+10.22) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.

Justin Herbert's top snap (+2.16 EPA): (8:50) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 7-G.Everett for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+5.82 EPA): Austin Ekeler — (8:37) 30-A.Ekeler right guard for 72 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 HerbertJustin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 28 dropbacks · 75.0% completion · +6.8% CPOE · +0.37 EPA/play · +10.22 total EPA
  • Baker MayfieldBaker Mayfield (LA) · 25 dropbacks · 44.0% completion · -3.5% CPOE · -0.41 EPA/play · -10.27 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLALos Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play-0.131+0.181
Offensive success rate35.9%51.9%
Pass EPA/play-0.411+0.374
Rush EPA/play+0.236+0.111
Defensive EPA/play-0.181+0.131
Defensive success rate48.1%64.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs -0.13), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • LA: -0.13 EPA/play (21st percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • Los Angeles Chargers: +0.18 EPA/play (92nd percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • LA: 10 drives, -8.39 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Los Angeles Chargers: 9 drives, +14.33 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Austin EkelerLos Angeles Chargers — Austin Ekeler (Q2 13:47)
  • Austin EkelerLos Angeles Chargers — Austin Ekeler (Q2 8:37)
  • Montaric BrownLA — Montaric Brown (Q2 4:14)
  • Gerald EverettLos Angeles Chargers — Gerald Everett (Justin Herbert pass) (Q3 8:50)
  • Dylan ParhamLos Angeles Chargers — Dylan Parham (Justin Herbert pass) (Q4 12:16)

Field goals

  • Matt GayLA — Matt Gay (Q1 1:13)
  • Cameron DickerLos Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker (Q2 0:18)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: LA won the period 3–0. LA connected on a field goal from the LAC 5 (Q1 1:13) — (1:13) 8-M.Gay 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 17–14. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LA 10 (Q2 13:47) — (13:47) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler left guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 13:40) — 15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LA 72 (Q2 8:37) — (8:37) 30-A.Ekeler right guard for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 8:25) — 15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; LA found the end zone from the LAC 23 (Q2 4:14) — (4:14) 41-M.Brown up the middle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 4:09) — 8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.; LA found the end zone from the LA 35 (Q2 4:09) — 8-M.Gay kicks 65 yards from LA 35 to end zone, Touchback.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LA 22 (Q2 0:18) — (:18) 15-C.Dicker 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LA 6 (Q3 8:50) — (8:50) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 7-G.Everett for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q3 8:46) — 15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LA 3 (Q4 12:16) — (12:16) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 89-D.Parham for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 12:12) — 15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • LA (Q2 10:38) — (10:38) (Shotgun) 17-B.Mayfield pass incomplete short right. PENALTY on LA-17-B.Mayfield, Intentional Grounding, 12 yards, enforced at LAC 29. [WPA -11.4% · EPA -3.32]
  • LA (Q1 5:44) — (5:44) 3-C.Akers left end to LAC 22 for 42 yards (9-K.Murray). [WPA +10.6% · EPA +2.88]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 8:37) — (8:37) 30-A.Ekeler right guard for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.1% · EPA +5.82]
  • LA (Q2 12:56) — (12:56) 17-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 12-V.Jefferson to LAC 33 for 39 yards (32-A.Gilman). [WPA +8.9% · EPA +2.98]
  • LA (Q1 13:00) — (13:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-B.Mayfield sacked at LA 40 for -7 yards (56-M.Fox). [WPA -6.3% · EPA -2.49]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 8:37) — (8:37) 30-A.Ekeler right guard for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.1% · EPA +5.82]
  • LA (Q3 6:15) — (6:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-B.Mayfield sacked at LAC 41 for -6 yards (8-K.Van Noy). FUMBLES (8-K.Van Noy), RECOVERED by LAC-8-K.Van Noy at LAC 39. [WPA -5.1% · EPA -5.19]
  • LA (Q2 10:38) — (10:38) (Shotgun) 17-B.Mayfield pass incomplete short right. PENALTY on LA-17-B.Mayfield, Intentional Grounding, 12 yards, enforced at LAC 29. [WPA -11.4% · EPA -3.32]
  • LA (Q2 4:14) — (4:14) 41-M.Brown up the middle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.1% · EPA +3.22]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. LA FG (+3) — Q1 1:13 · LAC 5 · Score 3-0
    (1:13) 8-M.Gay 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.
  2. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 13:47 · LA 10 · Score 3-6
    (13:47) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler left guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 13:40 · LA 15 · Score 3-7
    15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
  4. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 8:37 · LA 72 · Score 3-13
    (8:37) 30-A.Ekeler right guard for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 8:25 · LA 15 · Score 3-14
    15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
  6. LA TD (+6) — Q2 4:14 · LAC 23 · Score 9-14
    (4:14) 41-M.Brown up the middle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. LA XP (+1) — Q2 4:09 · LAC 15 · Score 10-14
    8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-11-R.Dixon.
  8. LA TD (+7) — Q2 4:09 · LA 35 · Score 10-14
    8-M.Gay kicks 65 yards from LA 35 to end zone, Touchback.
  9. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 0:18 · LA 22 · Score 10-17
    (:18) 15-C.Dicker 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
  10. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 8:50 · LA 6 · Score 10-23
    (8:50) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 7-G.Everett for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 8:46 · LA 15 · Score 10-24
    15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
  12. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 12:16 · LA 3 · Score 10-30
    (12:16) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 89-D.Parham for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 12:12 · LA 15 · Score 10-31
    15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.

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.
  • 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).
  • Baker Mayfield (LA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won LA vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2023-01-01?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the LA 31-10 in Week 17, 2022.

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

Q1: LA 3, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q2: LA 14, Los Angeles Chargers 17; Q3: LA 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q4: LA 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Final: LA 10, Los Angeles Chargers 31.

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

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (Q2 13:47) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (Q2 8:37) LA touchdown — M. Brown (Q2 4:14) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — G. Everett (J. Herbert pass) (Q3 8:50) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Parham (J. Herbert pass) (Q4 12:16) LA field goal — M. Gay (Q1 1:13, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q2 0:18, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 75.0% completion, +6.8% CPOE, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +10.22 total passing EPA. Baker Mayfield (LA), 44.0% completion, -3.5% CPOE, -0.41 EPA per dropback, -10.27 total passing EPA.

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

Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.22 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (+2.16 EPA): (8:50) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 7-G.Everett for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 5-10 Now 5-11 L

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 9-6 Now 10-6 W