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NFL · Week 7 · October 20, 2013 · 10 min read

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 2013 Week 7 Recap

Chargers defeat Jaguars 24–6 in Week 7

Philip Rivers led Fantasy Impact as Chargers prevailed in a 24–6 Week 7 finish.

Los Angeles Chargers 24 4–3 Winner
Final 24–6
Jacksonville Jaguars 6 0–7
Winner
Los Angeles Chargers
Final score
24–6
Halftime
Los Angeles Chargers 14–3 Jacksonville Jaguars
Top passer
C. Henne
FantasyHQ MVP
Philip Rivers
Game date
October 20, 2013

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

  • Philip Rivers
    Philip Rivers 22/31 · 280 YDS · 1 TD +17.7 Fantasy Impact
  • E.Royal 4 REC · 69 YDS · 1 TD +6.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Kyle Allen
    Kyle Allen 3 REC · 67 YDS +4.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • Montaric Brown
    Montaric Brown 5 REC · 120 YDS +5.8 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Todman 1 CAR · 8 YDS +2.1 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Jones-Drew 2 REC · 19 YDS +1.3 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 24–6 in Week 7 of the 2013 NFL season on 2013-10-20, a matchup that controlled the game from start to finish. The decisive swing (-9.3% win probability) came in the second quarter when Los Angeles Chargers swung the momentum.

In Week 7 of the 2013 NFL season on 2013-10-20, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 24–6 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

C. Henne (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with -7.71 total EPA, and -0.3% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +17.68 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-9.3% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (:07) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers up the middle to JAX 1 for no gain (99-S.Marks). The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Los Angeles Chargers7737024
Jacksonville Jaguars033006

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 · +17.68 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
  2. 2 E. Royal · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.46 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
  3. 3 M. Brown · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +5.76 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
  4. 4 K. Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.28 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
  5. 5 D. Woodhead · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.27 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
  6. 6 R. Brown · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +3.07 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
  7. 7 L. Green · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
  8. 8 V. Brown · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.21 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 (+17.68) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.57 EPA per play.

The signature play (-5.03 EPA) came from Jacksonville Jaguars: (6:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass deep middle intended for 14-J.Blackmon INTERCEPTED by 38-M.Gilchrist at LAC 23. 38-M.Gilchrist pushed ob at LAC 49 for 26 yards.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Los Angeles Chargers — D. Woodhead (Q1 52:30)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — E. Royal (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 42:44)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — R. Mathews (Q4 14:13)

Field goals

  • Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee (Q2 34:54)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak (Q3 21:52)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee (Q3 18:57)

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 2 (Q1 52:30) — (7:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 39-D.Woodhead up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on JAX-58-J.Babin, Defensive Offside, declined.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 52:23) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the JAX 27 (Q2 42:44); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the JAX 7 (Q2 42:36) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the LAC 12 (Q2 34:54) — (4:54) 10-J.Scobee 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the JAX 2 (Q3 21:52) — (6:52) 9-N.Novak 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the LAC 5 (Q3 18:57) — (3:57) (Field Goal formation) 10-J.Scobee 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the JAX 3 (Q4 14:13) — (14:13) (Shotgun) 24-R.Mathews up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 14:08) — 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 (Q2 30:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers up the middle to JAX 1 for no gain (99-S.Marks). The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. [WPA -9.3% · EPA -4.20]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 38:15) — (8:15) 30-J.Todman up the middle to LAC 28 for 8 yards (38-M.Gilchrist). [WPA +7.7% · EPA +2.09]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 49:57) — (4:57) (No Huddle) 7-C.Henne sacked at LAC 33 for -9 yards (94-C.Liuget). [WPA -6.8% · EPA -2.00]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 42:44) — (12:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 11-E.Royal for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. [WPA +6.7% · EPA +3.23]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 51:08) — (6:08) (Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass short middle to 89-M.Lewis to LAC 29 for 31 yards (38-M.Gilchrist). [WPA +6.5% · EPA +2.33]

Impact plays

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

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 6:24) — (6:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass deep middle intended for 14-J.Blackmon INTERCEPTED by 38-M.Gilchrist at LAC 23. 38-M.Gilchrist pushed ob at LAC 49 for 26 yards. [WPA -0.4% · EPA -5.03]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 30:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers up the middle to JAX 1 for no gain (99-S.Marks). The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. [WPA -9.3% · EPA -4.20]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 9:01) — (9:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass incomplete short left to 84-C.Shorts (90-T.Keiser). [WPA -1.1% · EPA -3.73]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 30:53) — (:53) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 13-K.Allen to JAX 5 for 36 yards (55-G.Hayes). [WPA +5.4% · EPA +3.34]

Quarterback report card

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

  • C.Henne (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 45 dropbacks · 51.1% completion · -0.3% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -7.71 total EPA
  • P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 31 dropbacks · 71.0% completion · +17.0% CPOE · +0.57 EPA/play · +17.68 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

StatLos Angeles ChargersJacksonville Jaguars
Offensive EPA/play+0.188-0.067
Offensive success rate47.7%51.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.570-0.171
Rush EPA/play+0.027+0.089
Defensive EPA/play+0.067-0.188
Defensive success rate48.6%52.3%

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 8 drives, -4.83 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Los Angeles Chargers: 9 drives, +16.54 total EPA, 3 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 TD (+6) — Q1 52:30 · JAX 2 · Score 6-0
    (7:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 39-D.Woodhead up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on JAX-58-J.Babin, Defensive Offside, declined.
  2. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 52:23 · JAX 2 · Score 7-0
    9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  3. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 42:44 · JAX 27 · Score 13-0
    (12:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 11-E.Royal for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling
  4. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 42:36 · JAX 7 · Score 14-0
    9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  5. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 34:54 · LAC 12 · Score 14-3
    (4:54) 10-J.Scobee 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger.
  6. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 21:52 · JAX 2 · Score 17-3
    (6:52) 9-N.Novak 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  7. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q3 18:57 · LAC 5 · Score 17-6
    (3:57) (Field Goal formation) 10-J.Scobee 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger.
  8. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 14:13 · JAX 3 · Score 23-6
    (14:13) (Shotgun) 24-R.Mathews up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 14:08 · JAX 2 · Score 24-6
    9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-6 in Week 7, 2013 on 2013-10-20.

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

The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 24, Jacksonville Jaguars 6 (LAC 24-6 JAX) in Week 7, 2013 on 2013-10-20.

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

Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 24, Jacksonville Jaguars 6.

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

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Woodhead (Q1 52:30) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — E. Royal (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 42:44) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — R. Mathews (Q4 14:13) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q2 34:54, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q3 21:52, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q3 18:57, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

C. Henne (Jacksonville Jaguars), 51.1% completion, -0.3% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -7.71 total passing EPA. P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 71.0% completion, +17.0% CPOE, +0.57 EPA per dropback, +17.68 total passing EPA.

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

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +17.68 on passing plays. across 31 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.03 EPA): (6:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass deep middle intended for 14-J.Blackmon INTERCEPTED by 38-M.Gilchrist at LAC 23. 38-M.Gilchrist pushed ob at LAC 49 for 26 yards.. The biggest win-probability swing was -9.3%.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 0-6 Now 0-7 L