Game story
In Week 9 of the 2005 NFL season on 2005-11-06, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the New York Jets, pulling away with a 31–26 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with +17.05 total EPA.
On the individual side, D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +17.05 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-39.4% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when New York Jets changed the game: (:59) (Run formation) 5-B.Bollinger pass incomplete to 81-J.McCareins (23-Q.Jammer).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 14 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 31 |
| New York Jets | 0 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 26 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Brees · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +17.05 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 2 A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +11.62 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
- 3 L. Coles · New York Jets · Receiving · +6.10 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 4 L. Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.64 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.88 EPA/play
- 5 B. Bollinger · New York Jets · Passing · +4.89 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 6 J. Sowell · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.74 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 7 R. Caldwell · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.43 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 8 K. McCardell · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.03 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.51 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 (+17.05) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.57 EPA per play.
The signature play (-3.23 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (3:13) 9-D.Brees sacked at LAC 32 for -8 yards (56-J.Abraham). FUMBLES (56-J.Abraham), touched at LAC 32, RECOVERED by NYJ-51-J.Vilma at LAC 34. 51-J.Vilma to LAC 30 for 4 yards (75-L.Jordan).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — L. Tomlinson
- Los Angeles Chargers — L. Tomlinson (D. Brees pass)
- New York Jets — C. Martin
- Los Angeles Chargers — L. Tomlinson
- Los Angeles Chargers — L. Tomlinson
- New York Jets — J. Sowell (B. Bollinger pass)
- New York Jets — L. Coles (B. Bollinger pass)
Field goals
- New York Jets — M. Nugent
- New York Jets — M. Nugent
- 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: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NYJ 4 (Q1 52:49) — (7:49) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 52:44) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NYJ 25 (Q1 47:29) — (2:29) 9-D.Brees pass to 21-L.Tomlinson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 47:21) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–7. New York Jets found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 28-C.Martin right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 44:57) — 1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q2 37:57) — (7:57) 21-L.Tomlinson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NYJ 7 (Q2 37:54) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the LAC 17 (Q2 33:41) — (3:41) 1-M.Nugent 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the LAC 5 (Q3 26:15) — (11:15) 1-M.Nugent 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q3 18:51) — (3:51) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 18:51) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 13–3. New York Jets found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q4 12:32) — (12:32) 5-B.Bollinger pass to 33-J.Sowell for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 12:27) — 1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the NYJ 1 (Q4 8:39) — (8:39) 10-N.Kaeding 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; New York Jets found the end zone from the LAC 8 (Q4 6:19) — (6:19) 5-B.Bollinger pass to 87-L.Coles for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.LAC-22-S.Davis was injured during the play..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Jets (Q4 0:59) — (:59) (Run formation) 5-B.Bollinger pass incomplete to 81-J.McCareins (23-Q.Jammer).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 3:13) — (3:13) 9-D.Brees sacked at LAC 32 for -8 yards (56-J.Abraham). FUMBLES (56-J.Abraham), touched at LAC 32, RECOVERED by NYJ-51-J.Vilma at LAC 34. 51-J.Vilma to LAC 30 for 4 yards (75-L.Jordan).
- New York Jets (Q4 1:46) — (1:46) 5-B.Bollinger pass to 33-J.Sowell pushed ob at LAC 6 for 3 yards (59-D.Edwards, 25-J.Fletcher). PENALTY on LAC-59-D.Edwards, Unnecessary Roughness, 3 yards, enforced at LAC 6.
- New York Jets (Q4 2:59) — (2:59) 5-B.Bollinger pass to 87-L.Coles ran ob at LAC 21 for 9 yards (25-J.Fletcher).
- New York Jets (Q4 1:02) — (1:02) 5-B.Bollinger pass incomplete to 81-J.McCareins. Ball batted down by LAC #76 - Williams.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 3:13) — (3:13) 9-D.Brees sacked at LAC 32 for -8 yards (56-J.Abraham). FUMBLES (56-J.Abraham), touched at LAC 32, RECOVERED by NYJ-51-J.Vilma at LAC 34. 51-J.Vilma to LAC 30 for 4 yards (75-L.Jordan).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 40:14) — (10:14) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 87-K.McCardell to NYJ 32 for 21 yards (22-J.Miller).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 47:29) — (2:29) 9-D.Brees pass to 21-L.Tomlinson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q1 46:49) — (1:49) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 86-C.Baker to LAC 7 for 47 yards (56-S.Merriman).
Quarterback report card
D.Brees led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) · 30 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +0.57 EPA/play · +17.05 total EPA
- B.Bollinger (New York Jets) · 25 dropbacks · 44.0% completion · +0.20 EPA/play · +4.89 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.252 | +0.148 |
| Offensive success rate | 56.6% | 53.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.568 | +0.095 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.039 | +0.049 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.148 | -0.252 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.8% | 43.4% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.25 vs +0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, +20.91 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 10 drives, +11.73 total EPA, 5 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.
- 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 TD (+6) — Q1 52:49 · NYJ 4 · Score 6-0
(7:49) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 52:44 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-0
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 47:29 · NYJ 25 · Score 13-0
(2:29) 9-D.Brees pass to 21-L.Tomlinson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 47:21 · NYJ 2 · Score 14-0
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · LAC 1 · Score 14-6
(15:00) 28-C.Martin right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 44:57 · LAC 2 · Score 14-7
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 37:57 · NYJ 1 · Score 20-7
(7:57) 21-L.Tomlinson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 37:54 · NYJ 7 · Score 21-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 33:41 · LAC 17 · Score 21-10
(3:41) 1-M.Nugent 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 26:15 · LAC 5 · Score 21-13
(11:15) 1-M.Nugent 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 18:51 · NYJ 1 · Score 27-13
(3:51) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 18:51 · NYJ 2 · Score 28-13
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 12:32 · LAC 5 · Score 28-19
(12:32) 5-B.Bollinger pass to 33-J.Sowell for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 12:27 · LAC 2 · Score 28-20
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 8:39 · NYJ 1 · Score 31-20
(8:39) 10-N.Kaeding 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 6:19 · LAC 8 · Score 31-26
(6:19) 5-B.Bollinger pass to 87-L.Coles for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.LAC-22-S.Davis was injured during the play.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs New York Jets?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the New York Jets 31-26 in Week 9, 2005 on 2005-11-06.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs New York Jets?
The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 31, New York Jets 26 (LAC 31-26 NYJ) in Week 9, 2005 on 2005-11-06.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs New York Jets?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 14, New York Jets 0; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 7, New York Jets 10; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 7, New York Jets 3; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 3, New York Jets 13; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 31, New York Jets 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs New York Jets?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q1 52:49) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (D. Brees pass) (Q1 47:29) New York Jets touchdown — C. Martin (Q2 45:00) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q2 37:57) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q3 18:51) New York Jets touchdown — J. Sowell (B. Bollinger pass) (Q4 12:32) New York Jets touchdown — L. Coles (B. Bollinger pass) (Q4 6:19) New York Jets field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 33:41, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — M. Nugent (Q3 26:15, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q4 8:39, 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 Jets?
D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers), 66.7% completion, +0.57 EPA per dropback, +17.05 total passing EPA. B. Bollinger (New York Jets), 44.0% completion, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +4.89 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs New York Jets?
D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +17.05 on passing plays. across 30 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-3.23 EPA): (3:13) 9-D.Brees sacked at LAC 32 for -8 yards (56-J.Abraham). FUMBLES (56-J.Abraham), touched at LAC 32, RECOVERED by NYJ-51-J.Vilma at LAC 34. 51-J.Vilma to LAC 30 for 4 yards (7. The biggest win-probability swing was -39.4%.
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs New York Jets a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 31-26 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 4-4 Now 5-4 W
New York Jets
Entered 2-5 Now 2-6 L
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