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NFL · Week 11 · November 19, 2017 · 12 min read

Buffalo Bills vs. Los Angeles Chargers: 2017 Week 11 Recap

Chargers defeat Bills 54–24 in Week 11

Kyle Allen led Fantasy Impact as Chargers prevailed in a 24–54 Week 11 finish.

Buffalo Bills 24 5–5
Final 24–54
Los Angeles Chargers 54 4–6 Winner
Winner
Los Angeles Chargers
Final score
24–54
Halftime
Buffalo Bills 7–37 Los Angeles Chargers
Top passer
Philip Rivers
FantasyHQ MVP
Kyle Allen
Game date
November 19, 2017

Top fantasy performers · Bills

  • L.McCoy 1 REC · 12 YDS · 1 TD +4.2 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Clay 3 REC · 27 YDS +3.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyrod Taylor
    Tyrod Taylor 4 CAR · 38 YDS · 1 TD +3.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

  • Kyle Allen
    Kyle Allen 12 REC · 159 YDS · 2 TD +12.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Philip Rivers
    Philip Rivers 20/33 · 250 YDS · 2 TD +10.6 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Clemens 5/5 · 33 YDS +2.8 Fantasy Impact
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Game story

The Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Buffalo Bills 54–24 in Week 11 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-11-19, a matchup that controlled the game from start to finish. The decisive swing (-23.5% win probability) came in the opening quarter when Buffalo Bills swung the momentum.

In Week 11 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-11-19, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Buffalo Bills, pulling away with a 54–24 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with +10.64 total EPA, and +7.9% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, K. Allen (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.06 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-23.5% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Buffalo Bills changed the game: (12:00) 2-N.Peterman pass short right intended for 42-P.DiMarco INTERCEPTED by 56-K.Toomer at LAC 41. 56-K.Toomer for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was in bounds ruling,

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Buffalo Bills70314024
Los Angeles Chargers1027107054

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

  1. 1 K. Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +12.06 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
  2. 2 P. Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +10.64 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
  3. 3 L. McCoy · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.21 EPA/play
  4. 4 C. Clay · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.92 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
  5. 5 T. Taylor · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +3.68 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
  6. 6 Z. Jones · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.54 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
  7. 7 K. Clemens · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +2.82 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
  8. 8 L. McCoy · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +2.73 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

K. Allen — LAC · Receiving

K. Allen posted the highest total EPA (+12.06) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +0.93 EPA per play.

The signature play (-9.73 EPA) came from Buffalo Bills: (12:00) 2-N.Peterman pass short right intended for 42-P.DiMarco INTERCEPTED by 56-K.Toomer at LAC 41. 56-K.Toomer for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Up

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Los Angeles Chargers — K. Toomer (Q1 57:00)
  • Buffalo Bills — L. McCoy (Q1 54:12)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — K. Allen (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 42:59)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — K. Allen (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 40:36)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — M. Gordon (Q2 31:17)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — M. Ingram (Q3 17:03)
  • Buffalo Bills — L. McCoy (T. Taylor pass) (Q4 13:57)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — A. Ekeler (Q4 8:03)
  • Buffalo Bills — T. Taylor (Q4 4:54)

Field goals

  • Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak (Q1 49:01)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak (Q2 35:00)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak (Q2 30:02)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak (Q3 25:24)
  • Buffalo Bills — S. Hauschka (Q3 22:39)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 41 (Q1 57:00); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q1 56:44) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LAC 27 (Q1 54:12) — (9:12) 25-L.McCoy left end for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 54:02) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the BUF 16 (Q1 49:01) — (4:01) 9-N.Novak 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 27–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the BUF 21 (Q2 42:59) — (12:59) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 13-K.Allen for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q2 42:53) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the BUF 2 (Q2 40:36); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q2 40:32) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the BUF 10 (Q2 35:00) — (5:00) 9-N.Novak 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the BUF 10 (Q2 31:17) — (1:17) (Shotgun) 28-M.Gordon right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q2 31:09) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the BUF 21 (Q2 30:02) — (:02) 9-N.Novak 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the BUF 10 (Q3 25:24) — (10:24) 9-N.Novak 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the LAC 32 (Q3 22:39) — (7:39) 4-S.Hauschka 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 57 (Q3 17:03); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q3 16:51) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens..

The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 14–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LAC 12 (Q4 13:57) — (13:57) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass short left to 25-L.McCoy for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 13:51) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the BUF 21 (Q4 8:03) — (8:03) 30-A.Ekeler up the middle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q4 7:57) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q4 4:54) — (4:54) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 4:49) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

  • Buffalo Bills (Q1 57:00) — (12:00) 2-N.Peterman pass short right intended for 42-P.DiMarco INTERCEPTED by 56-K.Toomer at LAC 41. 56-K.Toomer for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was in bounds ruling, [WPA -23.5% · EPA -9.73]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q1 54:12) — (9:12) 25-L.McCoy left end for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.4% · EPA +2.98]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q1 46:20) — (1:20) (Shotgun) 2-N.Peterman pass short middle intended for 10-D.Thompson INTERCEPTED by 33-T.Boston [99-J.Bosa] at LAC 45. 33-T.Boston to BUF 46 for 9 yards (15-B.Tate). [WPA -7.1% · EPA -3.48]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 50:28) — (5:28) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 16-Ty.Williams pushed ob at BUF 19 for 11 yards (90-S.Lawson, 28-E.Gaines). [WPA +5.8% · EPA +1.92]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 54:55) — (9:55) 9-N.Novak 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens. [WPA -5.4% · EPA -3.08]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

  • Buffalo Bills (Q1 57:00) — (12:00) 2-N.Peterman pass short right intended for 42-P.DiMarco INTERCEPTED by 56-K.Toomer at LAC 41. 56-K.Toomer for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was in bounds ruling, [WPA -23.5% · EPA -9.73]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q3 17:03) — (2:03) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor sacked at BUF 35 for -8 yards (99-J.Bosa). FUMBLES (99-J.Bosa) [99-J.Bosa], RECOVERED by LAC-54-M.Ingram at BUF 39. 54-M.Ingram for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.0% · EPA -6.24]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q2 42:49) — (12:49) 2-N.Peterman pass short right intended for 10-D.Thompson INTERCEPTED by 26-C.Hayward at BUF 17. 26-C.Hayward to BUF 15 for 2 yards (85-C.Clay). [WPA -5.2% · EPA -5.00]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q4 13:57) — (13:57) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass short left to 25-L.McCoy for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.0% · EPA +4.21]

Quarterback report card

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

  • P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 33 dropbacks · 60.6% completion · +7.9% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +10.64 total EPA
  • T.Taylor (Buffalo Bills) · 29 dropbacks · 51.7% completion · +3.4% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +1.97 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

StatBuffalo BillsLos Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play-0.208+0.152
Offensive success rate40.5%52.7%
Pass EPA/play-0.446+0.354
Rush EPA/play+0.261+0.096
Defensive EPA/play-0.152+0.208
Defensive success rate47.3%59.5%

By the numbers

Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs -0.21), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

  • Buffalo Bills: 13 drives, -17.44 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Los Angeles Chargers: 14 drives, +14.16 total EPA, 8 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

  • Los Angeles Chargers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
  • K. Allen (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
  • P. Rivers (LAC) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
  • T. Taylor (BUF) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

  1. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 57:00 · LAC 41 · Score 0-6
    (12:00) 2-N.Peterman pass short right intended for 42-P.DiMarco INTERCEPTED by 56-K.Toomer at LAC 41. 56-K.Toomer for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official r
  2. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 56:44 · BUF 15 · Score 0-7
    9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
  3. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 54:12 · LAC 27 · Score 6-7
    (9:12) 25-L.McCoy left end for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 54:02 · LAC 15 · Score 7-7
    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
  5. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 49:01 · BUF 16 · Score 7-10
    (4:01) 9-N.Novak 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
  6. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 42:59 · BUF 21 · Score 7-16
    (12:59) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 13-K.Allen for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 42:53 · BUF 15 · Score 7-17
    9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
  8. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 40:36 · BUF 2 · Score 7-23
    (10:36) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 13-K.Allen for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play
  9. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 40:32 · BUF 15 · Score 7-24
    9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
  10. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 35:00 · BUF 10 · Score 7-27
    (5:00) 9-N.Novak 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
  11. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 31:17 · BUF 10 · Score 7-33
    (1:17) (Shotgun) 28-M.Gordon right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 31:09 · BUF 15 · Score 7-34
    9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
  13. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 30:02 · BUF 21 · Score 7-37
    (:02) 9-N.Novak 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
  14. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 25:24 · BUF 10 · Score 7-40
    (10:24) 9-N.Novak 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
  15. Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 22:39 · LAC 32 · Score 10-40
    (7:39) 4-S.Hauschka 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
  16. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 17:03 · LAC 57 · Score 10-46
    (2:03) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor sacked at BUF 35 for -8 yards (99-J.Bosa). FUMBLES (99-J.Bosa) [99-J.Bosa], RECOVERED by LAC-54-M.Ingram at BUF 39. 54-M.Ingram for
  17. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 16:51 · BUF 15 · Score 10-47
    9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
  18. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 13:57 · LAC 12 · Score 16-47
    (13:57) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass short left to 25-L.McCoy for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  19. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 13:51 · LAC 15 · Score 17-47
    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
  20. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 8:03 · BUF 21 · Score 17-53
    (8:03) 30-A.Ekeler up the middle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  21. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 7:57 · BUF 15 · Score 17-54
    9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
  22. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 4:54 · LAC 2 · Score 23-54
    (4:54) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  23. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 4:49 · LAC 15 · Score 24-54
    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Chargers?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Buffalo Bills 54-24 in Week 11, 2017 on 2017-11-19.

What was the final score of Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Chargers?

The final score was Buffalo Bills 24, Los Angeles Chargers 54 (BUF 24-54 LAC) in Week 11, 2017 on 2017-11-19.

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

Q1: Buffalo Bills 7, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q2: Buffalo Bills 0, Los Angeles Chargers 27; Q3: Buffalo Bills 3, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q4: Buffalo Bills 14, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Final: Buffalo Bills 24, Los Angeles Chargers 54.

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

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Toomer (Q1 57:00) Buffalo Bills touchdown — L. McCoy (Q1 54:12) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Allen (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 42:59) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Allen (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 40:36) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Gordon (Q2 31:17) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Ingram (Q3 17:03) Buffalo Bills touchdown — L. McCoy (T. Taylor pass) (Q4 13:57) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (Q4 8:03) Buffalo Bills touchdown — T. Taylor (Q4 4:54) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q1 49:01, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q2 35:00, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q2 30:02, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q3 25:24, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — S. Hauschka (Q3 22:39, 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?

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 60.6% completion, +7.9% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +10.64 total passing EPA. T. Taylor (Buffalo Bills), 51.7% completion, +3.4% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +1.97 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Chargers?

K. Allen (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +12.06 on receiving plays. across 13 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-9.73 EPA): (12:00) 2-N.Peterman pass short right intended for 42-P.DiMarco INTERCEPTED by 56-K.Toomer at LAC 41. 56-K.Toomer for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner w. The biggest win-probability swing was -23.5%.

Season records after this game

Buffalo Bills

Entered 5-4 Now 5-5 L

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 3-6 Now 4-6 W

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