Game story
In Week 10 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-11-12, the Jacksonville Jaguars took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 20–17 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 15 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with -6.60 total EPA, and -8.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Ekeler (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.60 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-37.2% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (1:51) 30-A.Ekeler left end to LAC 36 for -1 yards (97-M.Jackson). FUMBLES (97-M.Jackson), RECOVERED by JAX-39-T.Gipson at LAC 35. 39-T.Gipson for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 0 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 6 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Ekeler · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +8.60 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.72 EPA/play
- 2 C. Grant · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +7.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · +7.21 EPA/play
- 3 M. Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.04 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 4 A. Hurns · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.94 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 5 K. Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.14 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 6 Ty. Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.08 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 7 T. Benjamin · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +1.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 8 P. Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +0.80 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Ekeler — LAC · Receiving
A. Ekeler posted the highest total EPA (+8.60) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.72 EPA per play.
The signature play (+7.21 EPA) came from Jacksonville Jaguars: (:34) (Punt formation) Direct snap to 30-C.Grant. 30-C.Grant up the middle for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Fake Punt
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Jacksonville Jaguars — C. Grant
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Ekeler (P. Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Ekeler (P. Rivers pass)
- Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Lee (B. Bortles pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
- Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Lambo
- Jacksonville Jaguars — P. Rivers
- Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Lambo
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 6–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the LAC 56 (Q1 45:34) — (:34) (Punt formation) Direct snap to 30-C.Grant. 30-C.Grant up the middle for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Fake Punt.
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the JAX 28 (Q2 30:56) — (:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 30-A.Ekeler for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q2 30:47) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens..
The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 8–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the JAX 22 (Q3 25:37); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q3 25:29) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the LAC 6 (Q3 17:10) — (2:10) 5-B.Bortles pass short right to 11-M.Lee for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars registered a safety from the LAC 2 (Q3 17:03) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-B.Bortles pass to 11-M.Lee is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the JAX 32 (Q4 10:38) — (10:38) (Field Goal formation) 9-N.Novak 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the LAC 16 (Q4 0:07) — (:07) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Lambo 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Shatley, Holder-3-B.Nortman..
Overtime: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 6–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the JAX 90 (OT 6:14) — (6:14) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 28-M.Gordon to LAC 11 for 1 yard (39-T.Gipson).; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the LAC 12 (OT 3:17) — (3:17) 4-J.Lambo 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Shatley, Holder-3-B.Nortman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:51) — (1:51) 30-A.Ekeler left end to LAC 36 for -1 yards (97-M.Jackson). FUMBLES (97-M.Jackson), RECOVERED by JAX-39-T.Gipson at LAC 35. 39-T.Gipson for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short right intended for 88-A.Hurns INTERCEPTED by 33-T.Boston (26-C.Hayward) at LAC 42. 33-T.Boston to LAC 42 for no gain (88-A.Hurns).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 1:33) — (1:33) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass deep middle intended for 11-M.Lee INTERCEPTED by 33-T.Boston [99-J.Bosa] at LAC 10. 33-T.Boston ran ob at LAC 10 for no gain.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (OT 6:22) — (6:22) (Punt formation) 3-B.Nortman punts 37 yards to LAC 10, Center-40-T.Bohanon, fair catch by 12-T.Benjamin.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:08) — (1:08) (Punt formation) 8-D.Kaser punts 42 yards to JAX 42, Center-47-M.Windt. 85-J.Mickens to JAX 48 for 6 yards (30-A.Ekeler).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 45:34) — (:34) (Punt formation) Direct snap to 30-C.Grant. 30-C.Grant up the middle for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Fake Punt
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:51) — (1:51) 30-A.Ekeler left end to LAC 36 for -1 yards (97-M.Jackson). FUMBLES (97-M.Jackson), RECOVERED by JAX-39-T.Gipson at LAC 35. 39-T.Gipson for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short right intended for 88-A.Hurns INTERCEPTED by 33-T.Boston (26-C.Hayward) at LAC 42. 33-T.Boston to LAC 42 for no gain (88-A.Hurns).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 30:56) — (:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 30-A.Ekeler for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 60 dropbacks · 46.7% completion · -8.8% CPOE · -0.11 EPA/play · -6.60 total EPA
- P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 39 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · -6.4% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.80 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Jacksonville Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.112 | -0.105 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.7% | 33.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.020 | -0.110 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.301 | -0.115 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.105 | +0.112 |
| Defensive success rate | 66.7% | 59.3% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers -0.11, Jacksonville Jaguars -0.10) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 17 drives, -11.03 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 16 drives, -10.18 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Jacksonville Jaguars 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. Ekeler (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- B. Bortles (JAX) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- P. Rivers (LAC) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 45:34 · LAC 56 · Score 0-6
(:34) (Punt formation) Direct snap to 30-C.Grant. 30-C.Grant up the middle for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Fake Punt - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 30:56 · JAX 28 · Score 6-6
(:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 30-A.Ekeler for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 30:47 · JAX 15 · Score 7-6
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 25:37 · JAX 22 · Score 13-6
(10:37) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 30-A.Ekeler for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on JAX-50-T.Smith, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced be - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 25:29 · JAX 15 · Score 14-6
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 17:10 · LAC 6 · Score 14-12
(2:10) 5-B.Bortles pass short right to 11-M.Lee for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars Safety (+2) — Q3 17:03 · LAC 2 · Score 14-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-B.Bortles pass to 11-M.Lee is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 10:38 · JAX 32 · Score 17-14
(10:38) (Field Goal formation) 9-N.Novak 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 0:07 · LAC 16 · Score 17-17
(:07) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Lambo 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Shatley, Holder-3-B.Nortman. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — OT 6:14 · JAX 90 · Score 17-17
(6:14) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 28-M.Gordon to LAC 11 for 1 yard (39-T.Gipson). - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — OT 3:17 · LAC 12 · Score 17-20
(3:17) 4-J.Lambo 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Shatley, Holder-3-B.Nortman.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Los Angeles Chargers 20-17 in Week 10, 2017 on 2017-11-12.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 17, Jacksonville Jaguars 20 (LAC 17-20 JAX) in Week 10, 2017 on 2017-11-12.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 6; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 8; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q5: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 6; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 17, Jacksonville Jaguars 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — C. Grant (Q1 45:34) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 30:56) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 25:37) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Lee (B. Bortles pass) (Q3 17:10) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q4 10:38, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Lambo (Q4 0:07, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — P. Rivers (OT 6:14, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Lambo (OT 3:17, 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?
B. Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars), 46.7% completion, -8.8% CPOE, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -6.60 total passing EPA. P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 53.8% completion, -6.4% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.80 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
A. Ekeler (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +8.60 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+7.21 EPA): (:34) (Punt formation) Direct snap to 30-C.Grant. 30-C.Grant up the middle for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Fake Punt. The biggest win-probability swing was -37.2%.
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Jacksonville Jaguars a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Jacksonville Jaguars won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 3-5 Now 3-6 L
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 5-3 Now 6-3 W
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