Game story
In Week 9 of the 2011 NFL season on 2011-11-06, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 45–38 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 28 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with +2.18 total EPA, and -1.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +21.59 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-17.8% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (4:49) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 26-C.Peprah at LAC 40. 26-C.Peprah for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 21 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 45 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 38 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +21.59 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 2 J. Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +8.89 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
- 3 V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.89 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 4 V. Brown · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.17 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 5 J. Finley · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.84 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 6 J. Jones · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.77 EPA/play
- 7 P. Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +2.18 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
- 8 M. Tolbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +1.61 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Rodgers — GB · Passing
A. Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+21.59) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Green Bay Packers's efficiency. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.54 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.32 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (2:02) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 12-P.Crayton INTERCEPTED by 38-T.Williams at LAC 43. 38-T.Williams for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — V. Jackson (P. Rivers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — J. Finley (A. Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — C. Peprah
- Green Bay Packers — T. Williams
- Los Angeles Chargers — M. Tolbert
- Green Bay Packers — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — J. Jones (A. Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — G. Jennings (A. Rodgers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — V. Jackson (P. Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — V. Jackson (P. Rivers pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 21–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the GB 23 (Q1 55:38) — (10:38) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 83-V.Jackson for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 55:32) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q1 50:41) — (5:41) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 88-J.Finley for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 50:40) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 80 (Q1 49:49); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 49:33) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 59 (Q1 47:02); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 46:52) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the GB 8 (Q2 44:13) — (14:13) (Shotgun) 35-M.Tolbert up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 44:08) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the GB 34 (Q2 35:52) — (5:52) 9-N.Novak 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LAC 16 (Q2 30:22); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 30:18) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the LAC 29 (Q3 23:30) — (8:30) 2-M.Crosby 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the GB 11 (Q3 17:06) — (2:06) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 16:58) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LAC 21 (Q4 13:06) — (13:06) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 89-J.Jones for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 13:00) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LAC 4 (Q4 10:31) — (10:31) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 85-G.Jennings for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 10:27) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the GB 5 (Q4 7:36) — (7:36) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 83-V.Jackson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 7:32) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the GB 29 (Q4 6:32) — (6:32) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-E.Walden].; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 6:25) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 49:49) — (4:49) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 26-C.Peprah at LAC 40. 26-C.Peprah for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 47:02) — (2:02) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 12-P.Crayton INTERCEPTED by 38-T.Williams at LAC 43. 38-T.Williams for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 3:32) — (3:32) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass incomplete short middle to 85-A.Gates [52-C.Matthews]. PENALTY on GB-21-C.Woodson, Defensive Pass Interference, 9 yards, enforced at GB 44 - No Play.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 34:04) — (4:04) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles left end ran ob at LAC 48 for 25 yards.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:33) — (:33) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 26-C.Peprah at GB 18. 26-C.Peprah to LAC 6 for 76 yards (65-L.Vasquez).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 47:02) — (2:02) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 12-P.Crayton INTERCEPTED by 38-T.Williams at LAC 43. 38-T.Williams for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 49:49) — (4:49) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 26-C.Peprah at LAC 40. 26-C.Peprah for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:33) — (:33) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 26-C.Peprah at GB 18. 26-C.Peprah to LAC 6 for 76 yards (65-L.Vasquez).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 11:31) — (11:31) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 87-J.Nelson to LAC 4 for 64 yards (28-S.Gregory, 38-M.Gilchrist).
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) · 52 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -1.1% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +2.18 total EPA
- A.Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 40 dropbacks · 52.5% completion · +23.3% CPOE · +0.54 EPA/play · +21.59 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.220 | +0.071 |
| Offensive success rate | 55.7% | 53.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.540 | +0.042 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.135 | +0.074 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.071 | -0.220 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.7% | 44.3% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs +0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, +17.37 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, +6.49 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Green Bay Packers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- A. Rodgers (GB) 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.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 55:38 · GB 23 · Score 0-6
(10:38) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 83-V.Jackson for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 55:32 · GB 2 · Score 0-7
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 50:41 · LAC 5 · Score 6-7
(5:41) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 88-J.Finley for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 50:40 · LAC 2 · Score 7-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 49:49 · GB 80 · Score 13-7
(4:49) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 26-C.Peprah at LAC 40. 26-C.Peprah for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 49:33 · LAC 2 · Score 14-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 47:02 · GB 59 · Score 20-7
(2:02) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 12-P.Crayton INTERCEPTED by 38-T.Williams at LAC 43. 38-T.Williams for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 46:52 · LAC 2 · Score 21-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 44:13 · GB 8 · Score 21-13
(14:13) (Shotgun) 35-M.Tolbert up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 44:08 · GB 2 · Score 21-14
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 35:52 · GB 34 · Score 21-17
(5:52) 9-N.Novak 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 30:22 · LAC 16 · Score 27-17
(:22) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 87-J.Nelson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play w - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 30:18 · LAC 2 · Score 28-17
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 23:30 · LAC 29 · Score 31-17
(8:30) 2-M.Crosby 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 17:06 · GB 11 · Score 31-23
(2:06) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 16:58 · GB 2 · Score 31-24
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 13:06 · LAC 21 · Score 37-24
(13:06) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 89-J.Jones for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 13:00 · LAC 2 · Score 38-24
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 10:31 · LAC 4 · Score 44-24
(10:31) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 85-G.Jennings for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 10:27 · LAC 2 · Score 45-24
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 7:36 · GB 5 · Score 45-30
(7:36) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 83-V.Jackson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 7:32 · GB 2 · Score 45-31
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 6:32 · GB 29 · Score 45-37
(6:32) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-E.Walden]. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 6:25 · GB 2 · Score 45-38
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Los Angeles Chargers 45-38 in Week 9, 2011 on 2011-11-06.
What was the final score of Green Bay Packers vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Green Bay Packers 45, Los Angeles Chargers 38 (GB 45-38 LAC) in Week 9, 2011 on 2011-11-06.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 21, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Green Bay Packers 7, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q3: Green Bay Packers 3, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q4: Green Bay Packers 14, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Final: Green Bay Packers 45, Los Angeles Chargers 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — V. Jackson (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 55:38) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Finley (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 50:41) Green Bay Packers touchdown — C. Peprah (Q1 49:49) Green Bay Packers touchdown — T. Williams (Q1 47:02) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Tolbert (Q2 44:13) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 30:22) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 17:06) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Jones (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 13:06) Green Bay Packers touchdown — G. Jennings (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 10:31) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — V. Jackson (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 7:36) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — V. Jackson (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 6:32) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q2 35:52, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 23:30, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Los Angeles Chargers?
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 50.0% completion, -1.1% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +2.18 total passing EPA. A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 52.5% completion, +23.3% CPOE, +0.54 EPA per dropback, +21.59 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Green Bay Packers vs Los Angeles Chargers?
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led the game in total EPA with +21.59 on passing plays. across 40 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.32 EPA): (2:02) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 12-P.Crayton INTERCEPTED by 38-T.Williams at LAC 43. 38-T.Williams for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -17.8%.
Was Green Bay Packers vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Green Bay Packers won 45-38 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 7-0 Now 8-0 W
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L
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