Game story
In Week 2 of the 2016 NFL season on 2016-09-18, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 38–14 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with -5.93 total EPA, and -1.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.39 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+8.4% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (11:52) 28-M.Gordon right end to JAX 26 for 21 yards (39-T.Gipson, 37-J.Cyprien).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 38 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 P. Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +10.39 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 2 T. Benjamin · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +9.42 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
- 3 Ty. Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.14 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 4 C. Grant · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.86 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.86 EPA/play
- 5 J. Thomas · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.34 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 6 M. Lee · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.18 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 7 A. Robinson · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 8 D. Woodhead · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +1.40 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.47 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 (+10.39) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.44 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (11:06) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 16-Ty.Williams for 44 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 — M. Gordon
- Los Angeles Chargers — T. Benjamin (P. Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — P. Rivers
- Los Angeles Chargers — T. Benjamin (P. Rivers pass)
- Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Lewis (B. Bortles pass)
- Jacksonville Jaguars — C. Grant (B. Bortles pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — J. Lambo
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 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the JAX 3 (Q1 55:17) — (10:17) (Shotgun) 28-M.Gordon up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q1 55:14) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the JAX 6 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 12-T.Benjamin for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q2 44:54) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the JAX 2 (Q2 39:58) — (9:58) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q2 39:54) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the JAX 44 (Q3 26:06) — (11:06) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 16-Ty.Williams for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q3 25:54) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the JAX 45 (Q3 17:57) — (2:57) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 12-T.Benjamin for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q3 17:48) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser..
The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 14–3. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the LAC 4 (Q4 12:59) — (12:59) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short middle to 89-M.Lewis for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 12:54) — 2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the JAX 7 (Q4 7:04) — (7:04) 2-J.Lambo 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the LAC 15 (Q4 1:12) — (1:12) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short middle to 30-C.Grant for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 1:04) — 2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 56:52) — (11:52) 28-M.Gordon right end to JAX 26 for 21 yards (39-T.Gipson, 37-J.Cyprien).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 48:40) — (3:40) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short middle intended for 11-M.Lee INTERCEPTED by 26-C.Hayward at JAX 32. 26-C.Hayward to JAX 34 for -2 yards (11-M.Lee).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 56:07) — (11:07) (Shotgun) 39-D.Woodhead right tackle to JAX 3 for 23 yards (51-P.Posluszny).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 47:15) — (2:15) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates to JAX 21 for 7 yards (51-P.Posluszny, 31-D.House).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 33:01) — (3:01) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass deep left intended for 13-R.Greene INTERCEPTED by 26-C.Hayward at LAC 0. 26-C.Hayward ran ob at LAC 31 for 31 yards (60-A.Cann).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 26:06) — (11:06) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 16-Ty.Williams for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 35:22) — (5:22) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at JAX 9 for -4 yards (91-Y.Ngakoue). FUMBLES (91-Y.Ngakoue), RECOVERED by JAX-37-J.Cyprien at JAX 6. 37-J.Cyprien to JAX 6 for no gain (15-D.Inman).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 17:57) — (2:57) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 12-T.Benjamin for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 33:01) — (3:01) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass deep left intended for 13-R.Greene INTERCEPTED by 26-C.Hayward at LAC 0. 26-C.Hayward ran ob at LAC 31 for 31 yards (60-A.Cann).
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) · 57 dropbacks · 54.4% completion · -1.8% CPOE · -0.10 EPA/play · -5.93 total EPA
- P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 31 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · +8.4% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +10.39 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Jacksonville Jaguars | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.147 | +0.179 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.2% | 50.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.104 | +0.295 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.134 | +0.016 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.179 | +0.147 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.4% | 57.8% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs -0.15), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 12 drives, -12.18 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, +15.25 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.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 55:17 · JAX 3 · Score 0-6
(10:17) (Shotgun) 28-M.Gordon up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 55:14 · JAX 15 · Score 0-7
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · JAX 6 · Score 0-13
(15:00) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 12-T.Benjamin for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 44:54 · JAX 15 · Score 0-14
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 39:58 · JAX 2 · Score 0-20
(9:58) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 39:54 · JAX 15 · Score 0-21
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 26:06 · JAX 44 · Score 0-27
(11:06) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 16-Ty.Williams for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 25:54 · JAX 15 · Score 0-28
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 17:57 · JAX 45 · Score 0-34
(2:57) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 12-T.Benjamin for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 17:48 · JAX 15 · Score 0-35
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 12:59 · LAC 4 · Score 6-35
(12:59) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short middle to 89-M.Lewis for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 12:54 · LAC 15 · Score 7-35
2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 7:04 · JAX 7 · Score 7-38
(7:04) 2-J.Lambo 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 1:12 · LAC 15 · Score 13-38
(1:12) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short middle to 30-C.Grant for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 1:04 · LAC 15 · Score 14-38
2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 38-14 in Week 2, 2016 on 2016-09-18.
What was the final score of Jacksonville Jaguars vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Jacksonville Jaguars 14, Los Angeles Chargers 38 (JAX 14-38 LAC) in Week 2, 2016 on 2016-09-18.
What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 14, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 14, Los Angeles Chargers 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Gordon (Q1 55:17) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — T. Benjamin (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 45:00) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 39:58) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — P. Rivers (Q3 26:06) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — T. Benjamin (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 17:57) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Lewis (B. Bortles pass) (Q4 12:59) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — C. Grant (B. Bortles pass) (Q4 1:12) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — J. Lambo (Q4 7:04, 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), 54.4% completion, -1.8% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -5.93 total passing EPA. P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 54.8% completion, +8.4% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +10.39 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 +10.39 on passing plays. across 31 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.44 EPA): (11:06) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 16-Ty.Williams for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +8.4%.
Season records after this game
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
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