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.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| 0 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Justin Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +10.22 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play - 2

Austin Ekeler · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +10.00 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play - 3

Van Jefferson · LA · Receiving · +5.92 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.97 EPA/play - 4

Kyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.16 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play - 5

Montaric Brown · LA · Rushing · +3.22 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.22 EPA/play - 6

Mykel Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.07 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play - 7

Dylan Parham · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.13 EPA/play - 8

Gerald 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.

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 Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 28 dropbacks · 75.0% completion · +6.8% CPOE · +0.37 EPA/play · +10.22 total EPA
Baker 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.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.131 | +0.181 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.9% | 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 rate | 48.1% | 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

Los Angeles Chargers — Austin Ekeler 
Los Angeles Chargers — Austin Ekeler 
LA — Montaric Brown 
Los Angeles Chargers — Gerald Everett (Justin Herbert pass) 
Los Angeles Chargers — Dylan Parham (Justin Herbert pass)
Field goals
LA — Matt Gay 
Los Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker
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.
- LA (Q1 5:44) — (5:44) 3-C.Akers left end to LAC 22 for 42 yards (9-K.Murray).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 8:37) — (8:37) 30-A.Ekeler right guard for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- 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).
- LA (Q1 13:00) — (13:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-B.Mayfield sacked at LA 40 for -7 yards (56-M.Fox).
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- LA (Q2 4:14) — (4:14) 41-M.Brown up the middle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
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.
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.
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.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 8:37 · LA 72 · Score 3-13
(8:37) 30-A.Ekeler right guard for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
LA TD (+6) — Q2 4:14 · LAC 23 · Score 9-14
(4:14) 41-M.Brown up the middle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
LA TD (+7) — Q2 4:09 · LA 35 · Score 10-14
8-M.Gay kicks 65 yards from LA 35 to end zone, Touchback.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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