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NFL · Week 9 · November 3, 2019 · 11 min read

Green Bay Packers vs. Los Angeles Chargers: 2019 Week 9 Recap

Chargers defeat Packers 26–11 in Week 9

Philip Rivers led Fantasy Impact as Chargers prevailed in a 11–26 Week 9 finish.

Green Bay Packers 11 7–2
Final 11–26
Los Angeles Chargers 26 4–5 Winner
Winner
Los Angeles Chargers
Final score
11–26
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 0–9 Los Angeles Chargers
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
FantasyHQ MVP
Philip Rivers
Game date
November 3, 2019

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • G.Allison 2 REC · 21 YDS +4.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Joshua Williams
    Joshua Williams 6 REC · 39 YDS · 1 TD +2.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Allen Lazard
    Allen Lazard 3 REC · 44 YDS +1.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

  • Philip Rivers
    Philip Rivers 21/33 · 284 YDS +7.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Mykel Williams
    Mykel Williams 3 REC · 111 YDS +7.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Melvin Gordon
    Melvin Gordon 21 CAR · 80 YDS · 2 TD +4.8 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Green Bay Packers 26–11 in Week 9 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-11-03, a matchup that controlled the game from start to finish. The decisive swing (+9.1% win probability) came in the second quarter when Green Bay Packers swung the momentum.

In Week 9 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-11-03, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Green Bay Packers, pulling away with a 26–11 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 15 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with -3.27 total EPA, and +0.4% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.11 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+9.1% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Green Bay Packers changed the game: (7:24) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 81-G.Allison to GB 27 for 13 yards (49-D.Tranquill). PENALTY on LAC-23-R.Jenkins, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at GB 27.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Green Bay Packers0038011
Los Angeles Chargers63107026

Stars of the game

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

  1. 1 P. Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +7.11 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
  2. 2 M. Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.05 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.35 EPA/play
  3. 3 M. Gordon · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +4.81 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  4. 4 G. Allison · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.99 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.00 EPA/play
  5. 5 K. Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.86 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
  6. 6 J. Williams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.82 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  7. 7 A. Ekeler · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +2.79 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  8. 8 H. Henry · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.70 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

P. Rivers — LAC · Passing

P. Rivers posted the highest total EPA (+7.11) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.22 EPA per play.

The signature play (-3.98 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (2:15) 4-M.Badgley 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Los Angeles Chargers — M. Gordon (Q3 18:59)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — M. Gordon (Q4 10:36)
  • Green Bay Packers — J. Williams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 6:27)

Field goals

  • Los Angeles Chargers — M. Badgley (Q1 52:00)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — M. Badgley (Q1 46:09)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — M. Badgley (Q2 30:05)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — M. Badgley (Q3 24:46)
  • Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby (Q3 15:50)

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 6–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the GB 11 (Q1 52:00) — (7:00) 4-M.Badgley 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the GB 22 (Q1 46:09) — (1:09) 4-M.Badgley 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the GB 16 (Q2 30:05) — (:05) 4-M.Badgley 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the GB 25 (Q3 24:46) — (9:46) 4-M.Badgley 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q3 18:59) — (3:59) 25-M.Gordon left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 18:56) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the LAC 36 (Q3 15:50) — (:50) 2-M.Crosby 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 8–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q4 10:36) — (10:36) 25-M.Gordon left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 10:32) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LAC 10 (Q4 6:27) — (6:27) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 30-J.Williams for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers registered a safety from the LAC 2 (Q4 6:21) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Rodgers rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

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

  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 37:24) — (7:24) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 81-G.Allison to GB 27 for 13 yards (49-D.Tranquill). PENALTY on LAC-23-R.Jenkins, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at GB 27. [WPA +9.1% · EPA +3.17]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 48:40) — (3:40) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 81-M.Williams pushed ob at GB 13 for 56 yards (31-A.Amos). [WPA +8.8% · EPA +3.45]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 55:41) — (10:41) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 13-K.Allen to GB 35 for 15 yards (23-J.Alexander). [WPA +6.6% · EPA +1.26]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 30:34) — (:34) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 25-M.Gordon to GB 26 for 9 yards (91-P.Smith) [51-K.Fackrell]. [WPA +5.3% · EPA +0.75]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 46:09) — (1:09) 4-M.Badgley 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long. [WPA +5.2% · EPA +0.73]

Impact plays

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

  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 2:15) — (2:15) 4-M.Badgley 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long. [WPA -0.1% · EPA -3.98]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 48:40) — (3:40) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 81-M.Williams pushed ob at GB 13 for 56 yards (31-A.Amos). [WPA +8.8% · EPA +3.45]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 37:24) — (7:24) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 81-G.Allison to GB 27 for 13 yards (49-D.Tranquill). PENALTY on LAC-23-R.Jenkins, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at GB 27. [WPA +9.1% · EPA +3.17]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 15:46) — (:46) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 81-M.Williams to GB 29 for 46 yards (23-J.Alexander) [55-Z.Smith]. [WPA +0.4% · EPA +2.84]

Quarterback report card

A.Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • A.Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 39 dropbacks · 59.0% completion · +0.4% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -3.27 total EPA
  • P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 33 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +15.0% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +7.11 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

StatGreen Bay PackersLos Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play-0.072+0.129
Offensive success rate41.2%54.1%
Pass EPA/play-0.084+0.215
Rush EPA/play+0.010+0.188
Defensive EPA/play-0.129+0.072
Defensive success rate45.9%58.8%

By the numbers

Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs -0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

  • Green Bay Packers: 8 drives, -4.93 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Los Angeles Chargers: 9 drives, +10.96 total EPA, 6 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.
  • P. Rivers (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.

Every scoring play

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

  1. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 52:00 · GB 11 · Score 0-3
    (7:00) 4-M.Badgley 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
  2. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 46:09 · GB 22 · Score 0-6
    (1:09) 4-M.Badgley 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
  3. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 30:05 · GB 16 · Score 0-9
    (:05) 4-M.Badgley 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
  4. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 24:46 · GB 25 · Score 0-12
    (9:46) 4-M.Badgley 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
  5. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 18:59 · GB 1 · Score 0-18
    (3:59) 25-M.Gordon left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 18:56 · GB 15 · Score 0-19
    4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
  7. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 15:50 · LAC 36 · Score 3-19
    (:50) 2-M.Crosby 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
  8. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 10:36 · GB 1 · Score 3-25
    (10:36) 25-M.Gordon left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 10:32 · GB 15 · Score 3-26
    4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
  10. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 6:27 · LAC 10 · Score 9-26
    (6:27) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 30-J.Williams for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Green Bay Packers Safety (+2) — Q4 6:21 · LAC 2 · Score 11-26
    (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Rodgers rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Green Bay Packers vs Los Angeles Chargers?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Green Bay Packers 26-11 in Week 9, 2019 on 2019-11-03.

What was the final score of Green Bay Packers vs Los Angeles Chargers?

The final score was Green Bay Packers 11, Los Angeles Chargers 26 (GB 11-26 LAC) in Week 9, 2019 on 2019-11-03.

What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Q1: Green Bay Packers 0, Los Angeles Chargers 6; Q2: Green Bay Packers 0, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q3: Green Bay Packers 3, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q4: Green Bay Packers 8, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Final: Green Bay Packers 11, Los Angeles Chargers 26.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Gordon (Q3 18:59) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Gordon (Q4 10:36) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Williams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 6:27) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — M. Badgley (Q1 52:00, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — M. Badgley (Q1 46:09, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — M. Badgley (Q2 30:05, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — M. Badgley (Q3 24:46, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 15:50, 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?

A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 59.0% completion, +0.4% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.27 total passing EPA. P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 63.6% completion, +15.0% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +7.11 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Green Bay Packers vs Los Angeles Chargers?

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +7.11 on passing plays. across 33 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-3.98 EPA): (2:15) 4-M.Badgley 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.. The biggest win-probability swing was +9.1%.

Season records after this game

Green Bay Packers

Entered 7-1 Now 7-2 L

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 3-5 Now 4-5 W