Los Angeles Rams vs Los Angeles Chargers, Week 17 2022
Los Angeles Rams
Away
10
Los Angeles Chargers
HomeWon
31
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Chargers | 0 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 31 |
LAR 10LAC 31 Final
Passing leader
16.7PPR pts
21/28, 212 YDS, 2 TD
Top fantasy scorer
32.1PPR pts
10 ATT, 122 YDS, 2 TD, 4 REC, 39 REC YDS
Rams leader
Cam Akers
14.3PPR pts
19 ATT, 123 YDS, 1 REC, 10 REC YDS
Defensive playmaker
Morgan Fox
1 SACK, 4 TKL
Chargers 31, Rams 10: The Chargers pull away from the Rams
The Chargers led 17–10 at halftime after a 17-point second quarter and outscored the Rams 14–0 after the break to win 31–10. The Chargers finished with a 431–277 edge in total offense and averaged 7.0 yards per play.
The gap showed up everywhere. The Rams went 4-for-11 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Chargers finished without a giveaway.
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Key advantages
- +1.2 yards/play LAC 7.0 · LAR 5.8
- +1 turnover margin LAC 0 turnovers
- +154 total yards LAC 431 · LAR 277
Game Highlights
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Why the Chargers Won
The Chargers won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.
| Rams | Stat | Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| 5.8 | Yards per play | 7.0 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 277 | Total yards | 431 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 48 | Plays | 62 |
| 36% | Third-down conversion | 62% |
| 28:08 | Time of possession | 31:52 |
Scoring Summary
The Chargers scored four touchdowns and one field goal; the Rams scored one touchdown and one field goal.
| Time | Team | Play | LAR | LAC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 1:09 | LAR | Matt Gay 23-yard FG Takes lead | 3 | 0 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 13:40 | LAC | Austin Ekeler 10-yard TD run Takes leadCameron Dicker XP | 3 | 7 |
| 8:25 | LAC | Austin Ekeler 72-yard TD run Extends leadCameron Dicker XP | 3 | 14 |
| 4:09 | LAR | Malcolm Brown 23-yard TD runMatt Gay XP | 10 | 14 |
| 0:14 | LAC | Cameron Dicker 40-yard FG Extends lead | 10 | 17 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 8:46 | LAC | Justin Herbert → Gerald Everett, 6-yard TD Extends leadCameron Dicker XP | 10 | 24 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 12:12 | LAC | Justin Herbert → Donald Parham Jr., 3-yard TD Extends leadCameron Dicker XP | 10 | 31 |
Fantasy Points: Rams vs Chargers, Week 17 2022
Fantasy leaders
- Austin Ekeler32.1 PTSRB1
- Justin Herbert16.7 PTSQB12
- Mike Williams16.4 PTSWR15
- Cam Akers14.3 PTSRB14
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | 16.7 | QB12 | 21/28 | 212 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 119.9 | Start/Sit → |
| Baker Mayfield | 4.1 | QB33 | 11/19 | 132 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 79.3 | Start/Sit → |
| Chase Daniel | 1.1 | QB36 | 3/3 | 27 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 104.2 |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Ekeler | 32.1 | RB1 | RB | 10 | 122 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 39 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Mike Williams | 16.4 | WR15 | WR | — | — | — | 10 | 7 | 94 | 0 | |
| Cam Akers | 14.3 | RB14 | RB | 19 | 123 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0 | |
| Keenan Allen | 11.8 | WR25 | WR | 1 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 60 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Van Jefferson | 10.7 | WR28 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 77 | 0 | |
| Gerald Everett | 10.5 | TE18 | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 15 | 1 | |
| Malcolm Brown | 8.3 | RB32 | RB | 1 | 23 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
| Donald Parham | 7.3 | TE27 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |
| Joshua Kelley | 5.6 | RB50 | RB | 9 | 45 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Tyler Higbee | 4.1 | TE37 | TE | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 11 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Larry Rountree | 3.8 | RB56 | RB | 10 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | |
| DeAndre Carter | 3.4 | WR79 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 14 | 0 | |
| Brycen Hopkins | 3.1 | TE43 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 21 | 0 | |
| Tutu Atwell | 3.0 | WR82 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 10 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Brandon Powell | 1.9 | WR93 | WR | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | |
| Kyren Williams | 0.6 | RB79 | RB | 2 | 6 | 0 | — | — | — | — | Start/Sit → |
| Joshua Palmer | 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Lance McCutcheon | 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fantasy Usage
Los Angeles Rams
Snap Share
Target Share18 targets
- Tutu Atwell28%, 5 targets
- Tyler Higbee22%, 4 targets
- Van Jefferson17%, 3 targets
- Brandon Powell11%, 2 targets
- Cam Akers11%, 2 targets
- Other11%, 2 targets
Carry Share26 carries
- , 19 carries
- , 3 carries
- , 2 carries
- , 1 carries
- , 1 carries
Los Angeles Chargers
Snap Share
Target Share31 targets
- Mike Williams32%, 10 targets
- Keenan Allen19%, 6 targets
- Austin Ekeler13%, 4 targets
- DeAndre Carter10%, 3 targets
- Gerald Everett10%, 3 targets
- Other16%, 5 targets
Carry Share31 carries
- , 10 carries
- , 10 carries
- , 9 carries
- , 1 carries
- , 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Jefferson | 46 | 94% | 3 | 17% | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | 44 | 90% | 4 | 22% | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | 54 | 84% | 6 | 19% | 1 |
| Tutu Atwell | 41 | 84% | 5 | 28% | 0 |
| Mike Williams | 50 | 78% | 10 | 32% | 0 |
| Cam Akers | 38 | 78% | 2 | 11% | 19 |
| Brandon Powell | 37 | 76% | 2 | 11% | 1 |
| Joshua Palmer | 37 | 58% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Gerald Everett | 36 | 56% | 3 | 10% | 0 |
| Tre' McKitty | 30 | 47% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Austin Ekeler | 28 | 44% | 4 | 13% | 10 |
| Donald Parham | 26 | 41% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Brycen Hopkins | 19 | 39% | 1 | 6% | 0 |
| Joshua Kelley | 23 | 36% | 2 | 6% | 9 |
| DeAndre Carter | 13 | 20% | 3 | 10% | 0 |
| Larry Rountree | 13 | 20% | 1 | 3% | 10 |
| Malcolm Brown | 8 | 16% | 0 | 0% | 1 |
| Stone Smartt | 10 | 16% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Lance McCutcheon | 6 | 12% | 1 | 6% | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | 3 | 6% | 0 | 0% | 2 |
| Austin Trammell | 2 | 4% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Jared Pinkney | 1 | 2% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+19.0Austin Ekeler32.1 PTS vs 13.1 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−5.9Baker Mayfield4.1 PTS vs 10.0 xFP
- Highest expected volume16.7 xFPMike Williams16.4 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike WilliamsLAC · — | 16.4 | 16.7 | −0.3 | 78% | 32% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 10 | 32% |
| Cam AkersLAR · RB | 14.3 | 15.6 | −1.3 | 78% | 73% car | — | 0 | 19 | 73% | 2 | 11% |
| Austin EkelerLAC · RB | 32.1 | 13.1 | +19.0 | 44% | 32% car | — | 0 | 10 | 32% | 4 | 13% |
| Justin HerbertLAC · QB | 16.7 | 12.5 | +4.2 | 80% | 28 att | — | 28 | 1 | 3% | 0 | 0% |
| Keenan AllenLAC · WR | 11.8 | 10.6 | +1.2 | 84% | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 6 | 19% |
| Baker MayfieldLAR · QB | 4.1 | 10.0 | −5.9 | 100% | 19 att | — | 19 | 3 | 12% | 0 | 0% |
| Joshua KelleyLAC · RB | 5.6 | 9.1 | −3.5 | 36% | 29% car | — | 0 | 9 | 29% | 2 | 6% |
| Tutu AtwellLAR · WR | 3.0 | 8.3 | −5.3 | 84% | 28% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 28% |
| Larry Rountree IIILAC · RB | 3.8 | 8.1 | −4.3 | 20% | 32% car | — | 0 | 10 | 32% | 1 | 3% |
| Tyler HigbeeLAR · TE | 4.1 | 6.7 | −2.6 | 90% | 22% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 22% |
| DeAndre CarterLAC · WR | 3.4 | 5.0 | −1.6 | 20% | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 10% |
| Gerald EverettLAC · TE | 10.5 | 5.0 | +5.5 | 56% | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 10% |
| Van JeffersonLAR · WR | 10.7 | 5.0 | +5.7 | 94% | 17% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 17% |
| Brandon PowellLAR · WR | 1.9 | 4.0 | −2.1 | 76% | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 2 | 11% |
| Brycen HopkinsLAR · TE | 3.1 | 1.7 | +1.4 | 39% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 6% |
| Donald Parham Jr.LAC · TE | 7.3 | 1.7 | +5.6 | 41% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Joshua PalmerLAC · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 58% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Lance McCutcheonLAR · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 12% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 6% |
| Chase DanielLAC · QB | 1.1 | 1.3 | −0.2 | 20% | 3 att | — | 3 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| Kyren WilliamsLAR · RB | 0.6 | 1.3 | −0.7 | 6% | 8% car | — | 0 | 2 | 8% | 0 | 0% |
| Malcolm BrownLAR · RB | 8.3 | 0.6 | +7.7 | 16% | 4% car | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 0 | 0% |
Team totals: Rams 18 targets and 26 carries; Chargers 31 targets and 31 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Baker Mayfield Unlucky
11 of 19 passing for 132 yards; 3 carries for 8 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Lowest-scoring game of the season.
Justin Herbert
21 of 28 passing for 212 yards, 2 touchdowns; 1 carry for 2 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 12.5 expected.
Cam Akers Volume, no payoff
2 targets (11% of the team's), 1 catch for 10 yards; 19 carries (73% of the team's) for 123 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.6 expected.
Tutu Atwell Unlucky
5 targets (28% of the team's), 2 catches for 10 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 8.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Mike Williams Volume, no payoff
10 targets (32% of the team's), 7 catches for 94 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.7 expected.
Austin Ekeler Ran hot
4 targets (13% of the team's), 4 catches for 39 yards; 10 carries (32% of the team's) for 122 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best score since Week 7. A touchdown in 6 of the last 8 games.
Gerald Everett Ran hot
3 targets (10% of the team's), 3 catches for 15 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 5.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best score since Week 13.
Van Jefferson Ran hot
3 targets (17% of the team's), 3 catches for 77 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 5.0 points; efficiency supplied the rest.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Los Angeles Rams
- Stock up: Cam Akers played 78% of the snaps, up from a 42% season average.
- Stock up: Tutu Atwell played 84% of the snaps, up from a 33% season average.
- Stock up: Van Jefferson played 94% of the snaps, up from a 74% season average.
Los Angeles Chargers
- Stock down: Austin Ekeler played 44% of the snaps, down from a 64% season average.
- Stock down: DeAndre Carter played 20% of the snaps, down from a 61% season average.
- Stock down: Joshua Palmer played 58% of the snaps, down from a 82% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Rams D | Chargers D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 14.9 | 15.7 |
| RBs | 21.1 | 23.9 |
| WRs | 31.8 | 29.0 |
| TEs | 11.1 | 10.6 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Los Angeles opened at 68% win probability and passed 98% in the third quarter on the way to the win.
Chargers win probability
Key Swings
- −10Gay 23-yd FG66% → 57%Q1 1:09
- +22Ekeler 10-yd TD run56% → 78%Q2 13:40
- +14Ekeler 72-yd TD run78% → 92%Q2 8:25
- −15Brown 23-yd TD run93% → 78%Q2 4:09
- +10Herbert → Everett, 6-yd TD87% → 97%Q3 8:46
Swing in Chargers win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Los Angeles Rams | Measure | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | Plays | 62 |
| 46% | Pass rate | 50% |
| 5.0 | Yds / dropback | 7.7 |
| 6.4 | Yds / carry | 6.2 |
| 4/11 | Third downs | 8/13 |
Efficiency edge Los Angeles ran 14 more plays and gained 2.7 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- LAR Atwell 28% · Higbee 22% · Jefferson 17%
- LAC Williams 32% · Allen 19% · Ekeler 13%
Possession Results
| Result | LAR | LAC |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 1 | 4 |
| Field goals | 1 | 1 |
| Punts | 5 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
LAC turnover edge: +1
- The Rams opened the scoring on their second possession, a 13-play, 81-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
- The Chargers scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives, then drained the clock with four second-half drives of four to seven minutes.
All 19 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAR | Q1 15:00 | 5 | 15 | 2:47 | Punt |
| LAC | Q1 12:13 | 5 | 14 | 2:54 | Punt |
| LAR | Q1 9:19 | 13 | 81 | 8:10 | Field goal |
| LAC | Q1 1:09 | 5 | 75 | 2:29 | Touchdown |
| LAR | Q2 13:40 | 5 | 34 | 3:20 | Punt |
| LAC | Q2 10:20 | 5 | 90 | 1:55 | Touchdown |
| LAR | Q2 8:25 | 7 | 75 | 4:16 | Touchdown |
| LAC | Q2 4:09 | 13 | 53 | 3:55 | Field goal |
| LAR | Q2 0:14 | 1 | -1 | 0:14 | End of half |
| LAC | Q3 15:00 | 11 | 75 | 6:14 | Touchdown |
| LAR | Q3 8:46 | 5 | 36 | 2:37 | Fumble |
| LAC | Q3 6:09 | 3 | 2 | 1:40 | Punt |
| LAR | Q3 4:29 | 5 | 11 | 3:16 | Punt |
| LAC | Q3 1:13 | 9 | 70 | 4:01 | Touchdown |
| LAR | Q4 12:12 | 3 | 7 | 1:00 | Punt |
| LAC | Q4 11:12 | 6 | 18 | 4:39 | Punt |
| LAR | Q4 6:33 | 3 | -9 | 1:28 | Punt |
| LAC | Q4 5:05 | 6 | 15 | 4:05 | Punt |
| LAR | Q4 1:00 | 2 | 6 | 1:00 | End of game |
About these numbers
Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Rams vs Chargers Head-to-Head
The Rams and Chargers first met in 1970 and have played 13 times since.
- All-time series
- 7–6Rams lead, 13 meetings since 1970
- Postseason
- 0No playoff meetings
- Largest Rams win
- 37–101970
- Largest Chargers win
- 40–161979
Since 2021
1–0 Chargers lead
1 meeting since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. C = Chargers win, R = Rams win, outlined = this game.
2026 Meetings
- Week 8 Chargers at Rams Upcoming
Recent Meetings
- 2022 Wk 17 Rams at Chargers LAC 31 LAR 10 LAC W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Rams | Stat | Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| 5-12 | Record | 10-7 |
| 18.1 | Points per game | 23.0 |
| 280.5 | Yards per game | 359.3 |
| 4.8 | Yards per play | 5.3 |
| 22.6 | Points allowed per game | 22.6 |
| 341.1 | Yards allowed per game | 346.1 |
Rams vs Chargers Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- LAC −6.5Chargers covered by 14.5
- Total
- 41Push: 41 points scored
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | 23.8 | 31 | +7.3 |
| Rams | 17.3 | 10 | −7.3 |
The Chargers beat their implied total and the Rams fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.
Betting Trends
Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Los Angeles Rams
- Against the spread
- 5–10–1
- Over/under
- 6–9–1
- ATS as favorite
- 2–3
- ATS as underdog
- 3–7–1
- ATS on the road
- 1–5–1
Los Angeles Chargers
- Against the spread
- 10–5–1
- Over/under
- 6–9–1
- ATS as favorite
- 6–4–1
- ATS as underdog
- 4–1
- ATS at home
- 4–3–1
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Rams vs Chargers Fantasy Outlook for 2026
One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 8 in Los Angeles. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.
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- Fantasy Points Allowed by PositionHow the Rams and Chargers defenses have treated QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs.
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Rams vs Chargers Game FAQ
Who won the 2022 Rams vs Chargers Week 17 game?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Los Angeles Rams 31–10 in Week 17 of the 2022 season. The game was played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, on January 1, 2023. See the Chargers' 2022 schedule.
What was the final score of Rams vs Chargers?
The final score was Chargers 31, Rams 10. The Chargers led 17–10 at halftime, and the second half went Rams 0, Chargers 14.
What happened in the Rams vs Chargers game?
The Chargers led 17–10 at halftime after a 17-point second quarter and outscored the Rams 14–0 after the break to win 31–10. The Chargers finished with a 431–277 edge in total offense and averaged 7.0 yards per play. Austin Ekeler led all players with 4 catches for 39 yards, plus 10 carries for 122 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. The Rams committed 1 turnover, the Chargers none.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Rams vs Chargers?
Austin Ekeler led the game with 32.1 PPR fantasy points, the RB1 of Week 17, on 4 catches for 39 yards, plus 10 carries for 122 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. Justin Herbert was next with 16.7 (QB12). See Austin Ekeler's 2022 game log.
Who led Rams vs Chargers in passing, rushing and receiving?
Justin Herbert (LAC) led all passers with 21 of 28 for 212 yards and 2 touchdowns. Cam Akers (LAR) led in rushing with 19 carries for 123 yards. Mike Williams (LAC) led in receiving with 7 catches for 94 yards.
How many fantasy points did Austin Ekeler score against the Rams?
Austin Ekeler scored 32.1 points in PPR leagues, 30.1 in half-PPR and 28.1 in standard scoring against the Rams in Week 17 of the 2022 season, on 4 catches for 39 yards, plus 10 carries for 122 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Rams vs Chargers?
Austin Ekeler outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 32.1 PPR points on 13.1 xFP (+19.0). Baker Mayfield fell furthest short, with 4.1 points on 10.0 xFP (−5.9). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Rams vs Chargers?
Mike Williams had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 16.7 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 16.4. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.
How did the Chargers beat the Rams?
The Chargers beat the Rams 31–10 because they averaged 7.0 yards per play to 5.8, won the turnover battle 1–0, and outgained them 431–277.
Which team won the turnover battle in Rams vs Chargers?
The Chargers won the turnover battle 1–0: the Rams gave the ball away 1 time and the Chargers not at all. The Chargers won the game.
What is the all-time Rams vs Chargers record?
The Rams lead the all-time series 7–6 across 13 meetings since 1970.
When did the Rams and Chargers last play before this game?
Before Week 17 of 2022, they last met in the 2018 season on September 23, 2018, when the Rams beat the Chargers 35–23.
What was the closing spread for Rams vs Chargers?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Chargers −6.5, making the Los Angeles Chargers 6.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 41. That implied about 23.8 points for the Chargers and 17.3 for the Rams.
Did Rams vs Chargers go over or under the total?
Neither: 41 points landed exactly on the closing total of 41, a push.
Who covered the spread in Rams vs Chargers?
The Chargers covered by 14.5 against the closing line of Chargers −6.5. The final margin was 21 points.