Bills 24–22 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 16, 2023

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Chargers?

E. Stick (Los Angeles Chargers), 53.5% completion, +1.1% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.49 total passing EPA. J. Allen (Buffalo Bills), 57.7% completion, +8.0% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +6.17 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Chargers?

G. Davis (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.28 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+4.70 EPA): (9:12) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 13-G.Davis for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Buffalo Bills
Final score: Buffalo Bills 24–22 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime: Buffalo Bills 20–10 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Gabe Davis
Top passer: Easton Stick
Biggest EPA play: (:21) 16-J.Scott punts 57 yards to BUF 30, Center-47-J.Harris. 11-D.Harty to BUF 33 for 3 …
Game date: 2023-12-23

Game summary

The Buffalo Bills beat the Los Angeles Chargers 24–22 on 2023-12-23. Gabe Davis posted a game-high +7.28 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Buffalo Bills	0	20	7	6	0	24
Los Angeles Chargers	3	7	3	9	0	22

Scoring Map

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

BUFBuffalo Bills

+3BUF 2

BUF 1

+1BUF 15

LAC 57

LAC 2

+3BUF 22

LAC 1

+3BUF 29

+3BUF 27

+3BUF 35

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 6:35FG
Cameron Dicker
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 2
Score
0-3
(6:35) 11-C.Dicker 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 13:54TD
Easton Stick
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 1
Score
0-9
(13:54) (Shotgun) 2-E.Stick right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 13:49XP
Cameron Dicker
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 15
Score
0-10
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 9:12TD
Gabe Davis
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 57
Score
6-10
(9:12) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 13-G.Davis for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 9:02XP
Tyler Bass
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
7-10
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:41TD
Jonathan Allen
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
13-10
(:41) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:38TD
Tyler Bass
Points+7
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
14-10
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 7:26FG
Cameron Dicker
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 22
Score
14-13
(7:26) 11-C.Dicker 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 1:32TD
Jonathan Allen
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 1
Score
20-13
(1:32) 17-J.Allen up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 1:28XP
Tyler Bass
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
21-13
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 12:40FG
Cameron Dicker
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 29
Score
21-16
(12:40) 11-C.Dicker 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 7:23FG
Cameron Dicker
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 27
Score
21-19
(7:23) 11-C.Dicker 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 5:30FG
Cameron Dicker
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 35
Score
21-22
(5:30) 11-C.Dicker 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 0:31FG
Tyler Bass
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 11
Score
24-22
(:31) 2-T.Bass 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin. Penalty on LAC-26-A.Samuel, Defensive Offside, declined.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 0:28FG
Tyler Bass
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 35
Score
24-22
2-T.Bass kicks 51 yards from BUF 35 to LAC 14. 25-J.Kelley to LAC 30 for 16 yards (44-T.Matakevich; 54-B.Spector).

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Gabe Davis · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +7.28 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
2Jonathan Allen · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +6.17 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
3Khalil Shakir · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
4Alex Erickson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.79 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
5Stone Smartt · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.47 EPA/play
6Jonathan Allen · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +2.26 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
7Gerald Everett · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.24 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
8Dawson Knox · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.64 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.82 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

Gabe Davis — BUF · Receiving

Gabe Davis posted the highest total EPA (+7.28) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.21 EPA per play.

Gabe Davis's top snap (+4.70 EPA): (9:12) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 13-G.Davis for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+6.70 EPA): JK Scott — (:21) 16-J.Scott punts 57 yards to BUF 30, Center-47-J.Harris. 11-D.Harty to BUF 33 for 3 yards (24-A.Finley; 36-J.Taylor). FUMBLES (24-A.Finley), RECOVERED by LAC-57-A.Ogbongbemiga at BUF 27. Penalty

Quarterback report card

Easton Stick led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Easton Stick (Los Angeles Chargers) · 43 dropbacks · 53.5% completion · +1.1% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.49 total EPA
Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) · 26 dropbacks · 57.7% completion · +8.0% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +6.17 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Buffalo Bills	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.003	+0.009
Offensive success rate	38.0%	35.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.237	-0.058
Rush EPA/play	-0.214	-0.199
Defensive EPA/play	-0.009	-0.003
Defensive success rate	64.8%	62.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Buffalo Bills +0.00, Los Angeles Chargers +0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Buffalo Bills: +0.00 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: +0.01 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)

Buffalo Bills: 10 drives, +0.22 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, +0.76 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Los Angeles Chargers — Easton Stick (Q2 13:54)
Buffalo Bills — Gabe Davis (Jonathan Allen pass) (Q2 9:12)
Buffalo Bills — Jonathan Allen (Q2 0:41)
Buffalo Bills — Jonathan Allen (Q3 1:32)

Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker (Q1 6:35)
Los Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker (Q3 7:26)
Los Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker (Q4 12:40)
Los Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker (Q4 7:23)
Los Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker (Q4 5:30)
Buffalo Bills — Tyler Bass (Q4 0:31)
Buffalo Bills — Tyler Bass (Q4 0:28)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the BUF 2 (Q1 6:35) — (6:35) 11-C.Dicker 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..

The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 20–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q2 13:54) — (13:54) (Shotgun) 2-E.Stick right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q2 13:49) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LAC 57 (Q2 9:12) — (9:12) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 13-G.Davis for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 9:02) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q2 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LAC 15 (Q2 0:38) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin..

The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the BUF 22 (Q3 7:26) — (7:26) 11-C.Dicker 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q3 1:32) — (1:32) 17-J.Allen up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 1:28) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 9–6. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the BUF 29 (Q4 12:40) — (12:40) 11-C.Dicker 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the BUF 27 (Q4 7:23) — (7:23) 11-C.Dicker 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the BUF 35 (Q4 5:30) — (5:30) 11-C.Dicker 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the LAC 11 (Q4 0:31); Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the BUF 35 (Q4 0:28) — 2-T.Bass kicks 51 yards from BUF 35 to LAC 14. 25-J.Kelley to LAC 30 for 16 yards (44-T.Matakevich; 54-B.Spector)..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Buffalo Bills (Q4 7:19) — (7:19) 4-J.Cook up the middle to BUF 30 for 5 yards (32-A.Gilman). FUMBLES (32-A.Gilman), touched at BUF 30, RECOVERED by LAC-95-N.Williams at BUF 32. [WPA -28.6% · EPA -5.15]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:01) — (:01) (Shotgun) 2-E.Stick pass short right to 5-J.Palmer to LAC 26 for 5 yards. Lateral to 30-A.Ekeler to LAC 24 for -2 yards. Lateral to 2-E.Stick to LAC 19 for -5 yards. Lateral to 82-A.Erickson to [WPA -15.0% · EPA +0.03]
Buffalo Bills (Q4 2:56) — (2:56) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 14-S.Diggs pushed ob at LAC 34 for 11 yards (27-E.Bassey). [WPA +13.8% · EPA +1.71]
Buffalo Bills (Q4 0:31) — (:31) 2-T.Bass 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin. Penalty on LAC-26-A.Samuel, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +13.5% · EPA +0.08]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 6:13) — (6:13) (Shotgun) 2-E.Stick sacked at BUF 35 for -8 yards (43-T.Bernard). [WPA -13.1% · EPA -1.90]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 0:21) — (:21) 16-J.Scott punts 57 yards to BUF 30, Center-47-J.Harris. 11-D.Harty to BUF 33 for 3 yards (24-A.Finley; 36-J.Taylor). FUMBLES (24-A.Finley), RECOVERED by LAC-57-A.Ogbongbemiga at BUF 27. Penalty [WPA +12.5% · EPA +6.70]
Buffalo Bills (Q4 7:19) — (7:19) 4-J.Cook up the middle to BUF 30 for 5 yards (32-A.Gilman). FUMBLES (32-A.Gilman), touched at BUF 30, RECOVERED by LAC-95-N.Williams at BUF 32. [WPA -28.6% · EPA -5.15]
Buffalo Bills (Q2 9:12) — (9:12) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 13-G.Davis for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.4% · EPA +4.70]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 8:32) — (8:32) (Shotgun) 2-E.Stick pass deep middle to 84-S.Smartt to BUF 9 for 23 yards (39-C.Lewis). [WPA +6.8% · EPA +2.47]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 6:35 · BUF 2 · Score 0-3
(6:35) 11-C.Dicker 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 13:54 · BUF 1 · Score 0-9
(13:54) (Shotgun) 2-E.Stick right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 13:49 · BUF 15 · Score 0-10
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 9:12 · LAC 57 · Score 6-10
(9:12) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 13-G.Davis for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 9:02 · LAC 15 · Score 7-10
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 0:41 · LAC 2 · Score 13-10
(:41) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills TD (+7) — Q2 0:38 · LAC 15 · Score 14-10
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 7:26 · BUF 22 · Score 14-13
(7:26) 11-C.Dicker 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 1:32 · LAC 1 · Score 20-13
(1:32) 17-J.Allen up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 1:28 · LAC 15 · Score 21-13
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 12:40 · BUF 29 · Score 21-16
(12:40) 11-C.Dicker 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 7:23 · BUF 27 · Score 21-19
(7:23) 11-C.Dicker 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 5:30 · BUF 35 · Score 21-22
(5:30) 11-C.Dicker 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 0:31 · LAC 11 · Score 24-22
(:31) 2-T.Bass 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin. Penalty on LAC-26-A.Samuel, Defensive Offside, declined.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 0:28 · BUF 35 · Score 24-22
2-T.Bass kicks 51 yards from BUF 35 to LAC 14. 25-J.Kelley to LAC 30 for 16 yards (44-T.Matakevich; 54-B.Spector).

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Gabe Davis (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Jonathan Allen (BUF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2023-12-23?

The Buffalo Bills beat the Los Angeles Chargers 24-22 in Week 16, 2023.

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

Q1: Buffalo Bills 0, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q2: Buffalo Bills 20, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q3: Buffalo Bills 7, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q4: Buffalo Bills 6, Los Angeles Chargers 9; Final: Buffalo Bills 24, Los Angeles Chargers 22.

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

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — E. Stick (Q2 13:54) Buffalo Bills touchdown — G. Davis (J. Allen pass) (Q2 9:12) Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Allen (Q2 0:41) Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Allen (Q3 1:32) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q1 6:35, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q3 7:26, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q4 12:40, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q4 7:23, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q4 5:30, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — T. Bass (Q4 0:31, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — T. Bass (Q4 0:28, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Easton Stick (Los Angeles Chargers), 53.5% completion, +1.1% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.49 total passing EPA. Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills), 57.7% completion, +8.0% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +6.17 total passing EPA.

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

Gabe Davis (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.28 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+4.70 EPA): (9:12) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 13-G.Davis for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. Buffalo Bills won 24-22 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Buffalo Bills

Entered 8-6 Now 9-6 W

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 5-9 Now 5-10 L

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