Game story
In Week 5 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-10-08, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 27–22 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with +5.40 total EPA, and -11.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Gordon (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.41 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-37.5% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when New York Giants changed the game: (4:00) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 11 for -12 yards (54-M.Ingram). FUMBLES (54-M.Ingram) [54-M.Ingram], RECOVERED by LAC-54-M.Ingram at NYG 11. 54-M.Ingram to NYG 11 for no gain (76-D.Fluker)
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 0 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 27 |
| New York Giants | 9 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 22 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Gordon · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.41 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 2 P. Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +5.40 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 3 O. Darkwa · New York Giants · Rushing · +4.89 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 4 O. Beckham · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.71 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 5 R. Lewis · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.67 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
- 6 B. Marshall · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.18 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 7 Ty. Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 8 J. Adams · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.51 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Gordon — LAC · Receiving
M. Gordon posted the highest total EPA (+6.41) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.80 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.77 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (11:05) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle intended for 13-K.Allen INTERCEPTED by 27-D.Thompson at NYG -2. Touchback.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — O. Darkwa
- Los Angeles Chargers — M. Gordon (P. Rivers pass)
- New York Giants — R. Lewis (E. Manning pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — H. Henry (P. Rivers pass)
- New York Giants — O. Beckham (E. Manning pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — M. Gordon (P. Rivers pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 9–0. New York Giants registered a safety from the NYG 93 (Q1 53:58) — (8:58) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers Aborted. 73-S.Pulley FUMBLES at LAC 1, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.; New York Giants found the end zone from the LAC 23 (Q1 47:24) — (2:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-O.Darkwa right tackle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 47:16) — 2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NYG 6 (Q2 43:07) — (13:07) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 28-M.Gordon for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 43:01) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the NYG 2 (Q2 30:09) — (:09) 9-N.Novak 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the LAC 29 (Q3 21:53) — (6:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 18-R.Lewis for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 21:46) — 2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NYG 25 (Q3 15:51) — (:51) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 86-H.Henry for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-J.Bromley].; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q3 15:40) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–6. New York Giants found the end zone from the LAC 48 (Q4 13:41) — (13:41) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 13-O.Beckham for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the NYG 13 (Q4 4:54) — (4:54) 9-N.Novak 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NYG 10 (Q4 3:04) — (3:04) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 28-M.Gordon for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 2:58) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Giants (Q4 4:00) — (4:00) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 11 for -12 yards (54-M.Ingram). FUMBLES (54-M.Ingram) [54-M.Ingram], RECOVERED by LAC-54-M.Ingram at NYG 11. 54-M.Ingram to NYG 11 for no gain (76-D.Fluker)
- New York Giants (Q4 13:41) — (13:41) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 13-O.Beckham for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 26:05) — (11:05) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle intended for 13-K.Allen INTERCEPTED by 27-D.Thompson at NYG -2. Touchback.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 3:04) — (3:04) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 28-M.Gordon for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q4 0:49) — (:49) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle intended for 88-E.Engram INTERCEPTED by 33-T.Boston (94-C.Liuget) at LAC 33. 33-T.Boston to LAC 48 for 15 yards (34-S.Vereen).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 26:05) — (11:05) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle intended for 13-K.Allen INTERCEPTED by 27-D.Thompson at NYG -2. Touchback.
- New York Giants (Q4 13:41) — (13:41) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 13-O.Beckham for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q4 4:00) — (4:00) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 11 for -12 yards (54-M.Ingram). FUMBLES (54-M.Ingram) [54-M.Ingram], RECOVERED by LAC-54-M.Ingram at NYG 11. 54-M.Ingram to NYG 11 for no gain (76-D.Fluker)
- New York Giants (Q3 21:53) — (6:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 18-R.Lewis for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
P.Rivers led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 49 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -11.0% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +5.40 total EPA
- E.Manning (New York Giants) · 44 dropbacks · 47.7% completion · -6.4% CPOE · -0.23 EPA/play · -10.23 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.001 | -0.107 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.8% | 42.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.110 | -0.232 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.064 | +0.153 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.107 | -0.001 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.1% | 59.2% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.00 vs -0.11), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Los Angeles Chargers: 14 drives, +0.10 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 14 drives, -9.74 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- M. Gordon (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- P. Rivers (LAC) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- E. Manning (NYG) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- New York Giants Safety (+2) — Q1 53:58 · NYG 93 · Score 0-2
(8:58) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers Aborted. 73-S.Pulley FUMBLES at LAC 1, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 47:24 · LAC 23 · Score 0-8
(2:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-O.Darkwa right tackle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 47:16 · LAC 15 · Score 0-9
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 43:07 · NYG 6 · Score 6-9
(13:07) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 28-M.Gordon for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 43:01 · NYG 15 · Score 7-9
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 30:09 · NYG 2 · Score 10-9
(:09) 9-N.Novak 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 21:53 · LAC 29 · Score 10-15
(6:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 18-R.Lewis for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 21:46 · LAC 15 · Score 10-16
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 15:51 · NYG 25 · Score 16-16
(:51) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 86-H.Henry for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-J.Bromley]. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 15:40 · NYG 15 · Score 17-16
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 13:41 · LAC 48 · Score 17-22
(13:41) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 13-O.Beckham for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 4:54 · NYG 13 · Score 20-22
(4:54) 9-N.Novak 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 3:04 · NYG 10 · Score 26-22
(3:04) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 28-M.Gordon for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 2:58 · NYG 15 · Score 27-22
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs New York Giants?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the New York Giants 27-22 in Week 5, 2017 on 2017-10-08.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs New York Giants?
The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 27, New York Giants 22 (LAC 27-22 NYG) in Week 5, 2017 on 2017-10-08.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs New York Giants?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 0, New York Giants 9; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 10, New York Giants 0; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 7, New York Giants 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 10, New York Giants 6; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 27, New York Giants 22.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs New York Giants?
New York Giants touchdown — O. Darkwa (Q1 47:24) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Gordon (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 43:07) New York Giants touchdown — R. Lewis (E. Manning pass) (Q3 21:53) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — H. Henry (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 15:51) New York Giants touchdown — O. Beckham (E. Manning pass) (Q4 13:41) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Gordon (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 3:04) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q2 30:09, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q4 4:54, 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 York Giants?
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 42.9% completion, -11.0% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +5.40 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 47.7% completion, -6.4% CPOE, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -10.23 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs New York Giants?
M. Gordon (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +6.41 on receiving plays. across 8 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.77 EPA): (11:05) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle intended for 13-K.Allen INTERCEPTED by 27-D.Thompson at NYG -2. Touchback.. The biggest win-probability swing was -37.5%.
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs New York Giants a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 27-22 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 0-4 Now 1-4 W
New York Giants
Entered 0-4 Now 0-5 L
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