Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 27–17 New York Jets
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 10–14 New York Jets at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Darius Alexander
- Top passer
- G. McElroy
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:51) (Shotgun) 14-G.McElroy sacked at NYJ 47 for -11 yards (95-S.Phillips). FUMBLES (95-…
- Game date
- 2012-12-23
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the New York Jets 27–17 on 2012-12-23, overcoming New York Jets's 14–10 halftime lead. Darius Alexander posted a game-high +6.72 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 3 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 27 |
 New York Jets | 14 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LACLos Angeles Chargers(13:16) 3-R.Malone punts 53 yards to LAC 37, Center-46-T.Purdum. 87-M.Spurlock for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(9:24) 23-S.Greene left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
(4:16) 23-S.Greene right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
(8:36) 9-N.Novak 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(11:18) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 84-D.Alexander for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(1:42) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(14:11) 9-N.Novak 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(11:16) 2-N.Folk 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
NYJNew York JetsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 13:16TD MSM. SpurlockPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 90
- Score
- 6-0
(13:16) 3-R.Malone punts 53 yards to LAC 37, Center-46-T.Purdum. 87-M.Spurlock for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 13:01XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 7-0
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 9:24TD SGS. GreenePoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 1
- Score
- 7-6
(9:24) 23-S.Greene left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 9:20XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 7-7
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 4:16TD SGS. GreenePoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 1
- Score
- 7-13
(4:16) 23-S.Greene right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 4:13XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 7-14
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 8:36FG NNN. NovakPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 33
- Score
- 10-14
(8:36) 9-N.Novak 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 11:18TD Darius AlexanderPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 37
- Score
- 16-14
(11:18) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 84-D.Alexander for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 11:11XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 17-14
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 1:42TD AGA. GatesPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 34
- Score
- 23-14
(1:42) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 1:34XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 24-14
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 14:11FG NNN. NovakPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 10
- Score
- 27-14
(14:11) 9-N.Novak 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 11:16FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 22
- Score
- 27-17
(11:16) 2-N.Folk 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Darius Alexander · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.72 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 2Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +4.77 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 3A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.66 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
- 4J. Kerley · New York Jets · Passing · +2.32 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.32 EPA/play
- 5S. Greene · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.20 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 6C. Schilens · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
- 7
Bryan Edwards · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.40 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play - 8
Harrison Smith · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.20 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Darius Alexander — LAC · Receiving
Darius Alexander posted the highest total EPA (+6.72) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.12 EPA per play.
Darius Alexander's top snap (+5.07 EPA): (11:18) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 84-D.Alexander for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.13 EPA): G. McElroy — (4:51) (Shotgun) 14-G.McElroy sacked at NYJ 47 for -11 yards (95-S.Phillips). FUMBLES (95-S.Phillips), RECOVERED by LAC-95-S.Phillips at NYJ 44. 95-S.Phillips to NYJ 44 for no gain (77-A.Howard).
Quarterback report card
G. McElroy led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- G. McElroy (New York Jets) · 41 dropbacks · 34.1% completion · -4.4% CPOE · -0.35 EPA/play · -14.32 total EPA
- Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 31 dropbacks · 35.5% completion · -6.2% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +4.77 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.042 | -0.233 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.0% | 38.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.154 | -0.286 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.177 | -0.125 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.233 | +0.042 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.8% | 65.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.23), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: -0.04 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: -0.23 EPA/play (6th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 13 drives, -3.34 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 12 drives, -17.70 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — M. Spurlock
- New York Jets — S. Greene
- New York Jets — S. Greene
- Los Angeles Chargers — Darius Alexander (Philip Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (Philip Rivers pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 14–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 90 (Q1 13:16) — (13:16) 3-R.Malone punts 53 yards to LAC 37, Center-46-T.Purdum. 87-M.Spurlock for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 13:01) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; New York Jets found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q1 9:24) — (9:24) 23-S.Greene left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 9:20) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.; New York Jets found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q1 4:16) — (4:16) 23-S.Greene right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 4:13) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the NYJ 33 (Q2 8:36) — (8:36) 9-N.Novak 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NYJ 37 (Q3 11:18) — (11:18) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 84-D.Alexander for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 11:11) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NYJ 34 (Q3 1:42) — (1:42) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 1:34) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the NYJ 10 (Q4 14:11) — (14:11) 9-N.Novak 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the LAC 22 (Q4 11:16) — (11:16) 2-N.Folk 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 11:18) — (11:18) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 84-D.Alexander for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 1:42) — (1:42) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q1 13:16) — (13:16) 3-R.Malone punts 53 yards to LAC 37, Center-46-T.Purdum. 87-M.Spurlock for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 12:09) — (12:09) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 84-D.Alexander to NYJ 16 for 18 yards (31-A.Cromartie).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 2:33) — (2:33) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass incomplete short middle to 12-R.Meachem. LAC-12-R.Meachem was injured during the play. PENALTY on NYJ-27-D.Walls, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at NYJ 45 - No
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q4 4:51) — (4:51) (Shotgun) 14-G.McElroy sacked at NYJ 47 for -11 yards (95-S.Phillips). FUMBLES (95-S.Phillips), RECOVERED by LAC-95-S.Phillips at NYJ 44. 95-S.Phillips to NYJ 44 for no gain (77-A.Howard).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 11:18) — (11:18) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 84-D.Alexander for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q3 0:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 14-G.McElroy pass deep right intended for 19-E.Gates INTERCEPTED by 41-C.Lynch at NYJ 49. 41-C.Lynch to NYJ 19 for 30 yards (17-B.Edwards).
- New York Jets (Q1 13:16) — (13:16) 3-R.Malone punts 53 yards to LAC 37, Center-46-T.Purdum. 87-M.Spurlock for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 13:16 · LAC 90 · Score 6-0
(13:16) 3-R.Malone punts 53 yards to LAC 37, Center-46-T.Purdum. 87-M.Spurlock for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 13:01 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-0
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 9:24 · LAC 1 · Score 7-6
(9:24) 23-S.Greene left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 9:20 · LAC 2 · Score 7-7
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 4:16 · LAC 1 · Score 7-13
(4:16) 23-S.Greene right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 4:13 · LAC 2 · Score 7-14
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 8:36 · NYJ 33 · Score 10-14
(8:36) 9-N.Novak 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 11:18 · NYJ 37 · Score 16-14
(11:18) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 84-D.Alexander for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 11:11 · NYJ 2 · Score 17-14
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 1:42 · NYJ 34 · Score 23-14
(1:42) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 1:34 · NYJ 2 · Score 24-14
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 14:11 · NYJ 10 · Score 27-14
(14:11) 9-N.Novak 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 11:16 · LAC 22 · Score 27-17
(11:16) 2-N.Folk 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Chargers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Darius Alexander (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- G. McElroy (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Philip Rivers (LAC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs New York Jets on 2012-12-23?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the New York Jets 27-17 in Week 16, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs New York Jets?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 7, New York Jets 14; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 3, New York Jets 0; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 14, New York Jets 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 3, New York Jets 3; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 27, New York Jets 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs New York Jets?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Spurlock (Q1 13:16) New York Jets touchdown — S. Greene (Q1 9:24) New York Jets touchdown — S. Greene (Q1 4:16) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Alexander (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 11:18) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 1:42) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q2 8:36, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q4 14:11, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q4 11:16, 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?
G. McElroy (New York Jets), 34.1% completion, -4.4% CPOE, -0.35 EPA per dropback, -14.32 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 35.5% completion, -6.2% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +4.77 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs New York Jets?
Darius Alexander (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.72 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+5.07 EPA): (11:18) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 84-D.Alexander for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 5-9 Now 6-9 W
New York Jets
Entered 6-8 Now 6-9 L
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