Game story
In Week 4 of the 2005 NFL season on 2005-10-02, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the New England Patriots, pulling away with a 41–17 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Brady (New England Patriots) paced the passing game, with +2.28 total EPA.
On the individual side, D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +27.29 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+11.9% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (3:34) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete to 88-E.Parker (26-E.Wilson). PENALTY on NE-26-E.Wilson, Defensive Pass Interference, 44 yards, enforced at LAC 40 - No Play.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 3 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 41 |
| New England Patriots | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Brees · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +27.29 total EPA · 26 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 2 A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +11.20 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.87 EPA/play
- 3 R. Caldwell · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.97 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.99 EPA/play
- 4 E. Parker · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.72 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
- 5 D. Givens · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.11 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 6 T. Dwight · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.33 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.17 EPA/play
- 7 L. Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
- 8 L. Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +3.71 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Brees — LAC · Passing
D. Brees posted the highest total EPA (+27.29) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 26 counted snaps, they averaged +1.05 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.38 EPA) came from New England Patriots: (:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Edwards (95-S.Phillips) at NE 41. 59-D.Edwards to NE 40 for 1 yard. Lateral to 42-C.Hart for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — C. Dillon
- Los Angeles Chargers — K. McCardell (D. Brees pass)
- New England Patriots — T. Dwight (T. Brady pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — L. Tomlinson
- Los Angeles Chargers — L. Tomlinson
- Los Angeles Chargers — R. Caldwell (D. Brees pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Hart (M. Cassel pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
- New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the NE 24 (Q1 51:27) — (6:27) 10-N.Kaeding 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q1 46:37) — (1:37) NE 93-Seymour eligible. 28-C.Dillon left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 46:34) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–10. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NE 11 (Q2 36:26) — (6:26) 9-D.Brees pass to 87-K.McCardell for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 36:21) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the LAC 30 (Q2 35:34) — (5:34) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 86-T.Dwight for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC-22-S.Davis, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 35:29) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NE 8 (Q2 32:52) — (2:52) 21-L.Tomlinson right guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. extends his NFL record to 16 consecutive games with at least one rushing TD.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 32:47) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the LAC 6 (Q2 30:25) — (:25) 4-A.Vinatieri 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q3 21:19) — (6:19) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 21:16) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NE 28 (Q3 15:26) — (:26) 9-D.Brees pass to 82-R.Caldwell for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 15:19) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the NE 3 (Q4 4:48) — (4:48) 10-N.Kaeding 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 65 (Q4 0:46); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 0:34) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 33:34) — (3:34) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete to 88-E.Parker (26-E.Wilson). PENALTY on NE-26-E.Wilson, Defensive Pass Interference, 44 yards, enforced at LAC 40 - No Play.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 22:06) — (7:06) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates to NE 1 for 38 yards (29-G.Scott). Play Challenged by NE and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by NE.)
- New England Patriots (Q1 55:21) — (10:21) 4-A.Vinatieri 37 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 15:26) — (:26) 9-D.Brees pass to 82-R.Caldwell for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 37:36) — (7:36) (No Huddle) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker to NE 22 for 19 yards (50-M.Vrabel).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New England Patriots (Q4 0:46) — (:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Edwards (95-S.Phillips) at NE 41. 59-D.Edwards to NE 40 for 1 yard. Lateral to 42-C.Hart for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 15:26) — (:26) 9-D.Brees pass to 82-R.Caldwell for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 33:34) — (3:34) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete to 88-E.Parker (26-E.Wilson). PENALTY on NE-26-E.Wilson, Defensive Pass Interference, 44 yards, enforced at LAC 40 - No Play.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 22:06) — (7:06) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates to NE 1 for 38 yards (29-G.Scott). Play Challenged by NE and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by NE.)
Quarterback report card
T.Brady led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Brady (New England Patriots) · 34 dropbacks · 55.9% completion · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.28 total EPA
- D.Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) · 26 dropbacks · 73.1% completion · +1.05 EPA/play · +27.29 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.319 | -0.020 |
| Offensive success rate | 56.0% | 49.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +1.050 | -0.141 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.032 | +0.103 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.020 | -0.319 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.7% | 44.0% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.32 vs -0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +26.81 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 11 drives, -1.51 total EPA, 4 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.
- D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 51:27 · NE 24 · Score 3-0
(6:27) 10-N.Kaeding 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 46:37 · LAC 1 · Score 3-6
(1:37) NE 93-Seymour eligible. 28-C.Dillon left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 46:34 · LAC 2 · Score 3-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 36:26 · NE 11 · Score 9-7
(6:26) 9-D.Brees pass to 87-K.McCardell for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 36:21 · NE 2 · Score 10-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 35:34 · LAC 30 · Score 10-13
(5:34) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 86-T.Dwight for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC-22-S.Davis, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 35:29 · LAC 2 · Score 10-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 32:52 · NE 8 · Score 16-14
(2:52) 21-L.Tomlinson right guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. extends his NFL record to 16 consecutive games with at least one rushing TD. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 32:47 · NE 2 · Score 17-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 30:25 · LAC 6 · Score 17-17
(:25) 4-A.Vinatieri 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 21:19 · NE 1 · Score 23-17
(6:19) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 21:16 · NE 2 · Score 24-17
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 15:26 · NE 28 · Score 30-17
(:26) 9-D.Brees pass to 82-R.Caldwell for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 15:19 · NE 2 · Score 31-17
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 4:48 · NE 3 · Score 34-17
(4:48) 10-N.Kaeding 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 0:46 · LAC 65 · Score 40-17
(:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Edwards (95-S.Phillips) at NE 41. 59-D.Edwards to NE 40 for 1 yard. Lateral to 42-C.Hart for 40 - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 0:34 · NE 2 · Score 41-17
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs New England Patriots?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the New England Patriots 41-17 in Week 4, 2005 on 2005-10-02.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs New England Patriots?
The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 41, New England Patriots 17 (LAC 41-17 NE) in Week 4, 2005 on 2005-10-02.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 3, New England Patriots 7; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 14, New England Patriots 10; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 14, New England Patriots 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 10, New England Patriots 0; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 41, New England Patriots 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs New England Patriots?
New England Patriots touchdown — C. Dillon (Q1 46:37) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. McCardell (D. Brees pass) (Q2 36:26) New England Patriots touchdown — T. Dwight (T. Brady pass) (Q2 35:34) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q2 32:52) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q3 21:19) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — R. Caldwell (D. Brees pass) (Q3 15:26) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — C. Hart (M. Cassel pass) (Q4 0:46) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q1 51:27, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 30:25, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q4 4:48, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs New England Patriots?
T. Brady (New England Patriots), 55.9% completion, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.28 total passing EPA. D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers), 73.1% completion, +1.05 EPA per dropback, +27.29 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs New England Patriots?
D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +27.29 on passing plays. across 26 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.38 EPA): (:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Edwards (95-S.Phillips) at NE 41. 59-D.Edwards to NE 40 for 1 yard. Lateral to 42-C.Hart for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +11.9%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
New England Patriots
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
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