Game story
In Week 17 of the 2024 NFL season on 2024-12-28, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the New England Patriots, pulling away with a 40–7 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with +23.01 total EPA, and +7.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +23.01 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+15.8% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (4:11) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 1-Q.Johnston to NE 23 for 19 yards (15-M.Mapu).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 40 |
| New England Patriots | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +23.01 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 2 Q. Johnston · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.94 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 3 L. McConkey · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.86 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 4 D. Davis · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.20 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
- 5 D. Douglas · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.17 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 6 S. Smartt · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.27 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
- 7 J. Dobbins · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +1.74 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 8 W. Dissly · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.65 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Herbert — LAC · Passing
J. Herbert posted the highest total EPA (+23.01) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.55 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.57 EPA) came from New England Patriots: (8:39) (No Huddle) 10-D.Maye FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 49, RECOVERED by LAC-3-D.James at NE 44.
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. Davis (J. Herbert pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — L. McConkey (J. Herbert pass)
- New England Patriots — D. Douglas (D. Maye pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — L. McConkey (J. Herbert pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — J. Dobbins
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Dicker
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Dicker
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Dicker
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Dicker
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 NE 23 (Q1 48:27) — (3:27) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 12-D.Davis for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-Y.Ngakoue].; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q1 48:21) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 13–7. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the NE 9 (Q2 40:18) — (10:18) 11-C.Dicker 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NE 6 (Q2 33:00) — (3:00) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 15-L.McConkey for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 32:55) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the LAC 36 (Q2 31:31); New England Patriots added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 31:24) — 13-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the NE 20 (Q2 30:06) — (:06) 11-C.Dicker 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NE 40 (Q3 22:43) — (7:43) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 15-L.McConkey for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q3 22:37) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the NE 23 (Q3 20:47) — (5:47) 11-C.Dicker 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NE 2 (Q4 12:01) — (12:01) 27-J.Dobbins up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q4 11:58) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the NE 17 (Q4 3:51) — (3:51) 11-C.Dicker 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 49:11) — (4:11) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 1-Q.Johnston to NE 23 for 19 yards (15-M.Mapu).
- New England Patriots (Q2 38:39) — (8:39) (No Huddle) 10-D.Maye FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 49, RECOVERED by LAC-3-D.James at NE 44.
- New England Patriots (Q2 31:31) — (1:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass deep middle to 3-D.Douglas for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC-48-B.Dupree, Defensive Offside, declined. NE 10-Maye 8th straight game with a TD pass, new
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 48:27) — (3:27) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 12-D.Davis for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-Y.Ngakoue].
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 56:54) — (11:54) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass incomplete deep right to 15-L.McConkey.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New England Patriots (Q2 38:39) — (8:39) (No Huddle) 10-D.Maye FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 49, RECOVERED by LAC-3-D.James at NE 44.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 49:11) — (4:11) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 1-Q.Johnston to NE 23 for 19 yards (15-M.Mapu).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 22:43) — (7:43) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 15-L.McConkey for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q3 21:09) — (6:09) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye sacked at NE 23 for -15 yards (3-D.James).
Quarterback report card
J.Herbert led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 42 dropbacks · 61.9% completion · +7.6% CPOE · +0.55 EPA/play · +23.01 total EPA
- D.Maye (New England Patriots) · 36 dropbacks · 33.3% completion · -6.5% CPOE · -0.28 EPA/play · -10.22 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 | +0.250 | -0.282 |
| Offensive success rate | 55.3% | 46.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.479 | -0.326 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.061 | -0.748 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.282 | -0.250 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.7% | 44.7% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.25 vs -0.28), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, +23.47 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 11 drives, -18.90 total EPA, 1 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.
- J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Herbert (LAC) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- D. Maye (NE) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 48:27 · NE 23 · Score 6-0
(3:27) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 12-D.Davis for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-Y.Ngakoue]. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 48:21 · NE 15 · Score 7-0
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 40:18 · NE 9 · Score 10-0
(10:18) 11-C.Dicker 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 33:00 · NE 6 · Score 16-0
(3:00) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 15-L.McConkey for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 32:55 · NE 15 · Score 17-0
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 31:31 · LAC 36 · Score 17-6
(1:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass deep middle to 3-D.Douglas for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC-48-B.Dupree, Defensive Offside, declined. NE 10-Ma - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 31:24 · LAC 15 · Score 17-7
13-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 30:06 · NE 20 · Score 20-7
(:06) 11-C.Dicker 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 22:43 · NE 40 · Score 26-7
(7:43) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 15-L.McConkey for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 22:37 · NE 15 · Score 27-7
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 20:47 · NE 23 · Score 30-7
(5:47) 11-C.Dicker 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 12:01 · NE 2 · Score 36-7
(12:01) 27-J.Dobbins up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 11:58 · NE 15 · Score 37-7
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 3:51 · NE 17 · Score 40-7
(3:51) 11-C.Dicker 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs New England Patriots?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the New England Patriots 40-7 in Week 17, 2024 on 2024-12-28.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs New England Patriots?
The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 40, New England Patriots 7 (LAC 40-7 NE) in Week 17, 2024 on 2024-12-28.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 7, New England Patriots 0; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 13, New England Patriots 7; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 10, New England Patriots 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 10, New England Patriots 0; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 40, New England Patriots 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs New England Patriots?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Davis (J. Herbert pass) (Q1 48:27) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. McConkey (J. Herbert pass) (Q2 33:00) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Douglas (D. Maye pass) (Q2 31:31) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. McConkey (J. Herbert pass) (Q3 22:43) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Dobbins (Q4 12:01) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q2 40:18, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q2 30:06, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q3 20:47, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q4 3:51, 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?
J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 61.9% completion, +7.6% CPOE, +0.55 EPA per dropback, +23.01 total passing EPA. D. Maye (New England Patriots), 33.3% completion, -6.5% CPOE, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -10.22 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs New England Patriots?
J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +23.01 on passing plays. across 42 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.57 EPA): (8:39) (No Huddle) 10-D.Maye FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 49, RECOVERED by LAC-3-D.James at NE 44.. The biggest win-probability swing was +15.8%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 9-6 Now 10-6 W
New England Patriots
Entered 3-12 Now 3-13 L
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