Chargers 20–9 Raiders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 2, 2025

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?

G. Smith (Las Vegas Raiders), 45.3% completion, -15.3% CPOE, -0.39 EPA per dropback, -20.84 total passing EPA. J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 57.6% completion, +0.3% CPOE, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +12.09 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?

J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.09 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+5.36 EPA): (2:00) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 1-Q.Johnston for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Los Angeles Chargers
Final score: Los Angeles Chargers 20–9 Las Vegas Raiders
Halftime: Los Angeles Chargers 17–6 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Justin Herbert
Top passer: Geno Smith
Biggest EPA play: (14:53) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right intended for 1-T.Tucker INTERCEPTED by 0-D.He…
Game date: 2025-09-15

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 20–9 on 2025-09-15. Justin Herbert posted a game-high +12.09 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Los Angeles Chargers	10	7	3	0	0	20
Las Vegas Raiders	3	3	0	3	0	9

Scoring Map

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

LACLos Angeles Chargers

+3LV 20

+3LAC 36

LV 10

+1LV 15

+3LAC 22

LV 60

+1LV 15

+3LV 2

+3LAC 18

LVLas Vegas Raiders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 13:47FG
Cameron Dicker
Points+3
Yard line
LV 20
Score
3-0
(13:47) 11-C.Dicker 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 9:07FG
Daniel Carlson
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 36
Score
3-3
(9:07) 8-D.Carlson 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 0:28TD
Kyle Allen
Points+6
Yard line
LV 10
Score
9-3
(:28) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 13-K.Allen for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 0:20XP
Cameron Dicker
Points+1
Yard line
LV 15
Score
10-3
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 9:58FG
Daniel Carlson
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 22
Score
10-6
(9:58) 8-D.Carlson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 2:00TD
Quentin Johnston
Points+6
Yard line
LV 60
Score
16-6
(2:00) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 1-Q.Johnston for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 1:51XP
Cameron Dicker
Points+1
Yard line
LV 15
Score
17-6
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 7:33FG
Cameron Dicker
Points+3
Yard line
LV 2
Score
20-6
(7:33) 11-C.Dicker 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 11:19FG
Daniel Carlson
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 18
Score
20-9
(11:19) 8-D.Carlson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Justin Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +12.09 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
2Kyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.74 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
3Ladd McConkey · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
4Quentin Johnston · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.17 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
5Tre' Harris · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.61 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
6Nick Harris · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.39 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
7Brock Bowers · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.31 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
8Dylan Laube · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +0.51 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.25 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 (+12.09) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.

Justin Herbert's top snap (+5.36 EPA): (2:00) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 1-Q.Johnston for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.93 EPA): Geno Smith — (14:53) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right intended for 1-T.Tucker INTERCEPTED by 0-D.Henley (32-A.Gilman) at LV 33. 0-D.Henley to LV 25 for 8 yards (87-M.Mayer).

Quarterback report card

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

Geno Smith (Las Vegas Raiders) · 53 dropbacks · 45.3% completion · -15.3% CPOE · -0.39 EPA/play · -20.84 total EPA
Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 33 dropbacks · 57.6% completion · +0.3% CPOE · +0.37 EPA/play · +12.09 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Los Angeles Chargers	Las Vegas Raiders
Offensive EPA/play	-0.088	-0.250
Offensive success rate	47.1%	36.6%
Pass EPA/play	+0.366	-0.393
Rush EPA/play	-0.623	-0.199
Defensive EPA/play	+0.250	+0.088
Defensive success rate	63.4%	52.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.09 vs -0.25), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Los Angeles Chargers: -0.09 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
Las Vegas Raiders: -0.25 EPA/play (8th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)

Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, -6.17 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Las Vegas Raiders: 10 drives, -20.53 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Los Angeles Chargers — Kyle Allen (Justin Herbert pass) (Q1 0:28)
Los Angeles Chargers — Quentin Johnston (Justin Herbert pass) (Q2 2:00)

Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker (Q1 13:47)
Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q1 9:07)
Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q2 9:58)
Los Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker (Q3 7:33)
Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q4 11:19)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 20 (Q1 13:47) — (13:47) 11-C.Dicker 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 36 (Q1 9:07) — (9:07) 8-D.Carlson 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 10 (Q1 0:28) — (:28) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 13-K.Allen for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q1 0:20) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 22 (Q2 9:58) — (9:58) 8-D.Carlson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 60 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 1-Q.Johnston for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 1:51) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, 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 LV 2 (Q3 7:33) — (7:33) 11-C.Dicker 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott..

The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 18 (Q4 11:19) — (11:19) 8-D.Carlson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 1-Q.Johnston for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.7% · EPA +5.36]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 11:46) — (11:46) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 10-D.Thornton to LAC 40 for 20 yards (32-A.Gilman). [WPA +9.3% · EPA +2.39]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 14:53) — (14:53) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right intended for 1-T.Tucker INTERCEPTED by 0-D.Henley (32-A.Gilman) at LV 33. 0-D.Henley to LV 25 for 8 yards (87-M.Mayer). [WPA -9.0% · EPA -5.93]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 9:53) — (9:53) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith sacked at LAC 36 for -10 yards (52-K.Mack). [WPA -8.8% · EPA -2.45]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 6:05) — (6:05) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle intended for 16-J.Meyers INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Jackson (3-D.James) at LAC -7. Touchback. [WPA -8.1% · EPA -3.85]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 14:53) — (14:53) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right intended for 1-T.Tucker INTERCEPTED by 0-D.Henley (32-A.Gilman) at LV 33. 0-D.Henley to LV 25 for 8 yards (87-M.Mayer). [WPA -9.0% · EPA -5.93]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 1-Q.Johnston for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.7% · EPA +5.36]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 3:51) — (3:51) 10-J.Herbert FUMBLES (Aborted) at LV 33, RECOVERED by LV-69-A.Butler at LV 30. [WPA -4.0% · EPA -5.21]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 10:24) — (10:24) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 13-K.Allen to LV 5 for 25 yards (22-E.Stokes, 52-E.Roberts). [WPA +4.9% · EPA +4.00]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 13:47 · LV 20 · Score 3-0
(13:47) 11-C.Dicker 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 9:07 · LAC 36 · Score 3-3
(9:07) 8-D.Carlson 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 0:28 · LV 10 · Score 9-3
(:28) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 13-K.Allen for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 0:20 · LV 15 · Score 10-3
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 9:58 · LAC 22 · Score 10-6
(9:58) 8-D.Carlson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · LV 60 · Score 16-6
(2:00) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 1-Q.Johnston for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 1:51 · LV 15 · Score 17-6
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 7:33 · LV 2 · Score 20-6
(7:33) 11-C.Dicker 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 11:19 · LAC 18 · Score 20-9
(11:19) 8-D.Carlson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.

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.
Geno Smith (LV) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2025-09-15?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 20-9 in Week 2, 2025.

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

Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 10, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 20, Las Vegas Raiders 9.

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

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Allen (J. Herbert pass) (Q1 0:28) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — Q. Johnston (J. Herbert pass) (Q2 2:00) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q1 13:47, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q1 9:07, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q2 9:58, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q3 7:33, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q4 11:19, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Geno Smith (Las Vegas Raiders), 45.3% completion, -15.3% CPOE, -0.39 EPA per dropback, -20.84 total passing EPA. Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 57.6% completion, +0.3% CPOE, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +12.09 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.09 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+5.36 EPA): (2:00) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 1-Q.Johnston for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

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