Chargers 34–17 Cowboys: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 16, 2025

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Dallas Cowboys?

D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 61.8% completion, +4.0% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +11.44 total passing EPA. J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 69.7% completion, +18.8% CPOE, +0.77 EPA per dropback, +25.55 total passing EPA.

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

J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +25.55 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+4.22 EPA): (14:13) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 1-Q.Johnston to DAL 24 for 50 yards (28-M.Hooker)..

Quick answer

Winner: Los Angeles Chargers
Final score: Los Angeles Chargers 34–17 Dallas Cowboys
Halftime: Los Angeles Chargers 27–17 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Justin Herbert
Top passer: Dak Prescott
Biggest EPA play: (4:14) (Shotgun) 10-J.Milton scrambles right end to LAC 44 for 10 yards (3-D.James). FUMBL…
Game date: 2025-12-21

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Dallas Cowboys 34–17 on 2025-12-21. Justin Herbert posted a game-high +25.55 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 30 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Los Angeles Chargers	7	20	3	16	0	34
Dallas Cowboys	7	10	0	0	0	17

Scoring Map

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

LACLos Angeles Chargers

LAC 5

DAL 23

DAL 25

LAC 38

DALDallas Cowboys

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 10:25TD
Ryan Flournoy
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 5
Score
0-6
(10:25) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 19-R.Flournoy for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 10:20XP
Brandon Aubrey
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
0-7
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 6:48TD
Quentin Johnston
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 23
Score
6-7
(6:48) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 1-Q.Johnston for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 6:43XP
Cameron Dicker
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
7-7
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 14:07FG
Brandon Aubrey
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
7-10
(14:07) 17-B.Aubrey 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 9:50TD
Ladd McConkey
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 25
Score
13-10
(9:50) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 15-L.McConkey for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 9:45XP
Cameron Dicker
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
14-10
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 8:14TD
George Pickens
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 38
Score
14-16
(8:14) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 3-G.Pickens for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 8:08XP
Brandon Aubrey
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
14-17
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:22TD
Justin Herbert
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 1
Score
20-17
(:22) 64-T.Penning reported in as eligible. 10-J.Herbert up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:19TD
Cameron Dicker
Points+7
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
21-17
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 11:55FG
Cameron Dicker
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 19
Score
24-17
(11:55) 11-C.Dicker 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 9:00FG
Cameron Dicker
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 8
Score
27-17
(9:00) 11-C.Dicker 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 4:52TD
Omarion Hampton
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 5
Score
33-17
(4:52) (Shotgun) 8-O.Hampton right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 4:48TD
Cameron Dicker
Points+7
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
34-17
11-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).

1Justin Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +25.55 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
2Dak Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +11.44 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
3George Pickens · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +10.49 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
4Quentin Johnston · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +8.70 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play
5Kyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.26 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
6Tre' Harris · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.31 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
7Ryan Flournoy · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.12 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.06 EPA/play
8Will Dissly · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.71 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 (+25.55) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.77 EPA per play.

Justin Herbert's top snap (+4.22 EPA): (14:13) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 1-Q.Johnston to DAL 24 for 50 yards (28-M.Hooker).

Biggest single play (-5.42 EPA): Joe Milton III — (4:14) (Shotgun) 10-J.Milton scrambles right end to LAC 44 for 10 yards (3-D.James). FUMBLES (3-D.James), RECOVERED by LAC-45-T.Tuipulotu at LAC 47. 45-T.Tuipulotu to DAL 42 for 11 yards (3-G.Pickens)

Quarterback report card

Dak Prescott led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 34 dropbacks · 61.8% completion · +4.0% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +11.44 total EPA
Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 33 dropbacks · 69.7% completion · +18.8% CPOE · +0.77 EPA/play · +25.55 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Los Angeles Chargers	Dallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play	+0.273	-0.004
Offensive success rate	55.1%	45.8%
Pass EPA/play	+0.774	+0.179
Rush EPA/play	+0.020	-0.304
Defensive EPA/play	+0.004	-0.273
Defensive success rate	54.2%	44.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.27 vs -0.00), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Los Angeles Chargers: +0.27 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
Dallas Cowboys: -0.00 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 9 drives, -0.30 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 8 drives, +21.27 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Dallas Cowboys — Ryan Flournoy (Dak Prescott pass) (Q1 10:25)
Los Angeles Chargers — Quentin Johnston (Justin Herbert pass) (Q1 6:48)
Los Angeles Chargers — Ladd McConkey (Justin Herbert pass) (Q2 9:50)
Dallas Cowboys — George Pickens (Dak Prescott pass) (Q2 8:14)
Los Angeles Chargers — Justin Herbert (Q2 0:22)
Los Angeles Chargers — Omarion Hampton (Q4 4:52)

Field goals

Dallas Cowboys — Brandon Aubrey (Q2 14:07)
Los Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker (Q3 11:55)
Los Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker (Q4 9:00)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q1 10:25) — (10:25) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 19-R.Flournoy for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 10:20) — 17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DAL 23 (Q1 6:48) — (6:48) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 1-Q.Johnston for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q1 6:43) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 20–10. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the LAC 15 (Q2 14:07) — (14:07) 17-B.Aubrey 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DAL 25 (Q2 9:50) — (9:50) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 15-L.McConkey for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q2 9:45) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the LAC 38 (Q2 8:14) — (8:14) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 3-G.Pickens for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 8:08) — 17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q2 0:22) — (:22) 64-T.Penning reported in as eligible. 10-J.Herbert up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DAL 15 (Q2 0:19) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DAL 19 (Q3 11:55) — (11:55) 11-C.Dicker 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 16–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DAL 8 (Q4 9:00) — (9:00) 11-C.Dicker 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DAL 5 (Q4 4:52) — (4:52) (Shotgun) 8-O.Hampton right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DAL 15 (Q4 4:48) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 14:13) — (14:13) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 1-Q.Johnston to DAL 24 for 50 yards (28-M.Hooker). [WPA +14.2% · EPA +4.22]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 11:59) — (11:59) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 3-G.Pickens to LAC 11 for 28 yards (20-C.Hart). DAL-56-C.Beebe was injured during the play. [WPA +14.0% · EPA +4.40]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 8:14) — (8:14) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 3-G.Pickens for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.4% · EPA +3.36]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 9:50) — (9:50) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 15-L.McConkey for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.3% · EPA +3.08]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 0:30) — (:30) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 13-K.Allen to DAL 1 for 12 yards (7-T.Diggs). [WPA +7.8% · EPA +1.96]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Dallas Cowboys (Q4 4:14) — (4:14) (Shotgun) 10-J.Milton scrambles right end to LAC 44 for 10 yards (3-D.James). FUMBLES (3-D.James), RECOVERED by LAC-45-T.Tuipulotu at LAC 47. 45-T.Tuipulotu to DAL 42 for 11 yards (3-G.Pickens) [WPA -0.2% · EPA -5.42]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 11:59) — (11:59) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 3-G.Pickens to LAC 11 for 28 yards (20-C.Hart). DAL-56-C.Beebe was injured during the play. [WPA +14.0% · EPA +4.40]
Dallas Cowboys (Q3 2:18) — (2:18) 40-H.Luepke up the middle to LAC 16 for no gain (91-D.Hand; 99-J.Caldwell). [WPA -5.6% · EPA -4.33]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 14:13) — (14:13) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 1-Q.Johnston to DAL 24 for 50 yards (28-M.Hooker). [WPA +14.2% · EPA +4.22]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 10:25 · LAC 5 · Score 0-6
(10:25) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 19-R.Flournoy for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 10:20 · LAC 15 · Score 0-7
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 6:48 · DAL 23 · Score 6-7
(6:48) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 1-Q.Johnston for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 6:43 · DAL 15 · Score 7-7
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 14:07 · LAC 15 · Score 7-10
(14:07) 17-B.Aubrey 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 9:50 · DAL 25 · Score 13-10
(9:50) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 15-L.McConkey for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 9:45 · DAL 15 · Score 14-10
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 8:14 · LAC 38 · Score 14-16
(8:14) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 3-G.Pickens for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 8:08 · LAC 15 · Score 14-17
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 0:22 · DAL 1 · Score 20-17
(:22) 64-T.Penning reported in as eligible. 10-J.Herbert up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+7) — Q2 0:19 · DAL 15 · Score 21-17
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 11:55 · DAL 19 · Score 24-17
(11:55) 11-C.Dicker 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 9:00 · DAL 8 · Score 27-17
(9:00) 11-C.Dicker 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 4:52 · DAL 5 · Score 33-17
(4:52) (Shotgun) 8-O.Hampton right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+7) — Q4 4:48 · DAL 15 · Score 34-17
11-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.
Dak Prescott (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Justin Herbert (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Dallas Cowboys on 2025-12-21?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Dallas Cowboys 34-17 in Week 16, 2025.

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

Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 20, Dallas Cowboys 10; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 16, Dallas Cowboys 0; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 34, Dallas Cowboys 17.

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

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — R. Flournoy (D. Prescott pass) (Q1 10:25) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — Q. Johnston (J. Herbert pass) (Q1 6:48) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. McConkey (J. Herbert pass) (Q2 9:50) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — G. Pickens (D. Prescott pass) (Q2 8:14) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Herbert (Q2 0:22) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — O. Hampton (Q4 4:52) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Aubrey (Q2 14:07, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q3 11:55, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q4 9:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Dallas Cowboys?

Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 61.8% completion, +4.0% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +11.44 total passing EPA. Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 69.7% completion, +18.8% CPOE, +0.77 EPA per dropback, +25.55 total passing EPA.

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

Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +25.55 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+4.22 EPA): (14:13) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 1-Q.Johnston to DAL 24 for 50 yards (28-M.Hooker)..

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 10-4 Now 11-4 W

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 6-7 Now 6-8 L

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