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NFL · Week 4 · September 28, 2014 · 11 min read

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Los Angeles Chargers: 2014 Week 4 Recap

Chargers defeat Jaguars 33–14 in Week 4

Philip Rivers led Fantasy Impact as Chargers prevailed in a 14–33 Week 4 finish.

Jacksonville Jaguars 14 0–4
Final 14–33
Los Angeles Chargers 33 3–1 Winner
Winner
Los Angeles Chargers
Final score
14–33
Halftime
Jacksonville Jaguars 14–17 Los Angeles Chargers
Top passer
B. Bortles
FantasyHQ MVP
Philip Rivers
Game date
September 28, 2014

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • A.Hurns 5 REC · 68 YDS +4.5 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Harbor 8 REC · 70 YDS +1.9 Fantasy Impact
  • W.Ta'ufo'ou 1 REC · 4 YDS +1.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

  • Philip Rivers
    Philip Rivers 29/42 · 365 YDS · 3 TD +20.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Kyle Allen
    Kyle Allen 10 REC · 135 YDS +11.6 Fantasy Impact
  • E.Royal 5 REC · 105 YDS · 2 TD +7.0 Fantasy Impact
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Game story

The Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 33–14 in Week 4 of the 2014 NFL season on 2014-09-28, a matchup that controlled the game from start to finish. The decisive swing (+21.2% win probability) came in the second quarter when Los Angeles Chargers swung the momentum.

In Week 4 of the 2014 NFL season on 2014-09-28, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 33–14 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

B. Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with -0.38 total EPA, and +9.9% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +20.95 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+21.2% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (1:09) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 11-E.Royal for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Jacksonville Jaguars01400014
Los Angeles Chargers314106033

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 · +20.95 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
  2. 2 K. Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +11.64 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
  3. 3 E. Royal · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.03 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
  4. 4 A. Hurns · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.51 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
  5. 5 M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.32 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
  6. 6 C. Harbor · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.92 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
  7. 7 B. Oliver · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.89 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  8. 8 W. Ta'ufo'ou · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.16 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 (+20.95) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.50 EPA per play.

The signature play (-5.41 EPA) came from Jacksonville Jaguars: (3:52) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short left intended for 15-A.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 32-E.Weddle at LAC 35. 32-E.Weddle to JAX 48 for 17 yards (5-B.Bortles). PENALTY on JAX-5-B.Bortles, Tripping, 10 yards, enforced at

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Jacksonville Jaguars — T. Gerhart (Q2 44:11)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — E. Royal (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 41:37)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — N. Jacobs (B. Bortles pass) (Q2 37:29)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — E. Royal (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 31:09)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — M. Floyd (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 26:15)

Field goals

  • Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak (Q1 48:48)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak (Q3 21:16)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak (Q4 13:39)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak (Q4 1:13)

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 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the JAX 15 (Q1 48:48) — (3:48) 9-N.Novak 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q2 44:11) — (14:11) 21-T.Gerhart left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 44:06) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the JAX 47 (Q2 41:37) — (11:37) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 11-E.Royal for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 41:24) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q2 37:29); Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 37:17) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the JAX 43 (Q2 31:09) — (1:09) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 11-E.Royal for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 30:59) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the JAX 24 (Q3 26:15) — (11:15) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 80-M.Floyd for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q3 26:09) — 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 JAX 16 (Q3 21:16) — (6:16) 9-N.Novak 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the JAX 5 (Q4 13:39) — (13:39) 9-N.Novak 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the JAX 19 (Q4 1:13) — (1:13) 9-N.Novak 37 yard field goal 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 (Q2 31:09) — (1:09) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 11-E.Royal for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +21.2% · EPA +5.20]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 41:37) — (11:37) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 11-E.Royal for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.5% · EPA +3.97]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 38:04) — (8:04) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass deep middle to 88-A.Hurns to LAC 2 for 44 yards (32-E.Weddle). LAC-37-J.Addae was injured during the play. [WPA +15.3% · EPA +4.31]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 46:36) — (1:36) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short right to 84-C.Shorts to LAC 37 for 13 yards (23-S.Williams). [WPA +10.5% · EPA +2.34]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 26:15) — (11:15) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 80-M.Floyd for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.6% · EPA +3.39]

Impact plays

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

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 3:52) — (3:52) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short left intended for 15-A.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 32-E.Weddle at LAC 35. 32-E.Weddle to JAX 48 for 17 yards (5-B.Bortles). PENALTY on JAX-5-B.Bortles, Tripping, 10 [WPA -0.5% · EPA -5.41]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 24:25) — (9:25) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short left intended for 84-C.Shorts INTERCEPTED by 26-B.Flowers at JAX 48. 26-B.Flowers to JAX 40 for 8 yards (84-C.Shorts). [WPA -7.5% · EPA -5.40]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 31:09) — (1:09) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 11-E.Royal for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +21.2% · EPA +5.20]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 38:04) — (8:04) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass deep middle to 88-A.Hurns to LAC 2 for 44 yards (32-E.Weddle). LAC-37-J.Addae was injured during the play. [WPA +15.3% · EPA +4.31]

Quarterback report card

B.Bortles led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • B.Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 42 dropbacks · 69.0% completion · +9.9% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.38 total EPA
  • P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 42 dropbacks · 69.0% completion · +11.7% CPOE · +0.50 EPA/play · +20.95 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

StatJacksonville JaguarsLos Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play-0.091+0.151
Offensive success rate50.6%46.2%
Pass EPA/play-0.009+0.499
Rush EPA/play-0.389-0.370
Defensive EPA/play-0.151+0.091
Defensive success rate53.8%49.4%

By the numbers

Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs -0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 11 drives, -7.18 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, +12.07 total EPA, 7 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.
  • B. Bortles (JAX) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
  • 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 48:48 · JAX 15 · Score 0-3
    (3:48) 9-N.Novak 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  2. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 44:11 · LAC 1 · Score 6-3
    (14:11) 21-T.Gerhart left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 44:06 · LAC 2 · Score 7-3
    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger.
  4. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 41:37 · JAX 47 · Score 7-9
    (11:37) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 11-E.Royal for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 41:24 · JAX 2 · Score 7-10
    9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  6. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 37:29 · LAC 2 · Score 13-10
    (7:29) 5-B.Bortles pass short left to 85-N.Jacobs for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LAC-32-E.Weddle, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  7. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 37:17 · LAC 2 · Score 14-10
    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger.
  8. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 31:09 · JAX 43 · Score 14-16
    (1:09) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 11-E.Royal for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 30:59 · JAX 2 · Score 14-17
    9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  10. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 26:15 · JAX 24 · Score 14-23
    (11:15) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 80-M.Floyd for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 26:09 · JAX 2 · Score 14-24
    9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  12. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 21:16 · JAX 16 · Score 14-27
    (6:16) 9-N.Novak 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  13. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 13:39 · JAX 5 · Score 14-30
    (13:39) 9-N.Novak 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  14. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 1:13 · JAX 19 · Score 14-33
    (1:13) 9-N.Novak 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Los Angeles Chargers?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 33-14 in Week 4, 2014 on 2014-09-28.

What was the final score of Jacksonville Jaguars vs Los Angeles Chargers?

The final score was Jacksonville Jaguars 14, Los Angeles Chargers 33 (JAX 14-33 LAC) in Week 4, 2014 on 2014-09-28.

What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 14, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Los Angeles Chargers 6; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 14, Los Angeles Chargers 33.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — T. Gerhart (Q2 44:11) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — E. Royal (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 41:37) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — N. Jacobs (B. Bortles pass) (Q2 37:29) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — E. Royal (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 31:09) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Floyd (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 26:15) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q1 48:48, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q3 21:16, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q4 13:39, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q4 1:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Los Angeles Chargers?

B. Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars), 69.0% completion, +9.9% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.38 total passing EPA. P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 69.0% completion, +11.7% CPOE, +0.50 EPA per dropback, +20.95 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Los Angeles Chargers?

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +20.95 on passing plays. across 42 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.41 EPA): (3:52) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short left intended for 15-A.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 32-E.Weddle at LAC 35. 32-E.Weddle to JAX 48 for 17 yards (5-B.Bortles). PENALTY on JAX-5-B.B. The biggest win-probability swing was +21.2%.

Season records after this game

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W

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