Game story
In Week 16 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-12-24, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the New York Jets, pulling away with a 14–7 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with +8.53 total EPA, and -5.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.53 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+21.5% win probability) landed in the third quarter when New York Jets changed the game: (10:12) 29-B.Powell left end for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| New York Jets | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 P. Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +8.53 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 2 A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.16 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 3 Ty. Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 4 M. Gordon · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
- 5 K. Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 6 D. Watt · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.49 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
- 7 S. McGrath · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.44 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 8 B. Powell · New York Jets · Rushing · +0.89 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
P. Rivers — LAC · Passing
P. Rivers posted the highest total EPA (+8.53) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.21 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.38 EPA) came from New York Jets: (7:07) 22-M.Forte right end to LAC 23 for -3 yards (56-K.Toomer). FUMBLES (56-K.Toomer), RECOVERED by LAC-50-H.Pullard at LAC 24. 50-H.Pullard to LAC 24 for no gain (22-M.Forte). The Replay Official reviewed the fumble r
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass)
- New York Jets — B. Powell
- Los Angeles Chargers — M. Gordon
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NYJ 3 (Q2 38:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 38:55) — 6-N.Rose extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New York Jets found the end zone from the LAC 57 (Q3 25:12) — (10:12) 29-B.Powell left end for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 25:00); Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q3 20:02) — (5:02) 78-M.Schofield reported in as eligible. 28-M.Gordon right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q3 19:57) — 6-N.Rose extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Jets (Q3 25:12) — (10:12) 29-B.Powell left end for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q2 37:07) — (7:07) 22-M.Forte right end to LAC 23 for -3 yards (56-K.Toomer). FUMBLES (56-K.Toomer), RECOVERED by LAC-50-H.Pullard at LAC 24. 50-H.Pullard to LAC 24 for no gain (22-M.Forte). The Replay Official r
- New York Jets (Q4 4:03) — (4:03) (Shotgun) 9-B.Petty pass incomplete deep right to 10-J.Kearse [99-J.Bosa]. PENALTY on LAC-99-J.Bosa, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at LAC 35 - No Play.
- New York Jets (Q4 3:11) — (3:11) (Shotgun) 9-B.Petty pass incomplete deep right to 11-R.Anderson.
- New York Jets (Q4 3:15) — (3:15) (Shotgun) 9-B.Petty pass incomplete short left to 88-A.Seferian-Jenkins.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Jets (Q2 37:07) — (7:07) 22-M.Forte right end to LAC 23 for -3 yards (56-K.Toomer). FUMBLES (56-K.Toomer), RECOVERED by LAC-50-H.Pullard at LAC 24. 50-H.Pullard to LAC 24 for no gain (22-M.Forte). The Replay Official r
- New York Jets (Q3 25:12) — (10:12) 29-B.Powell left end for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 26:27) — (11:27) 6-N.Rose 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 60:00) — 7-C.Catanzaro kicks onside 13 yards from NYJ 35 to NYJ 48. RECOVERED by NYJ-26-M.Maye.
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) · 41 dropbacks · 53.7% completion · -5.8% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +8.53 total EPA
- B.Petty (New York Jets) · 37 dropbacks · 40.5% completion · -10.4% CPOE · -0.30 EPA/play · -11.12 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 | -0.035 | -0.162 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.9% | 37.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.208 | -0.301 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.134 | -0.191 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.162 | +0.035 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.5% | 59.1% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.16), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Los Angeles Chargers: 13 drives, -3.04 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 15 drives, -12.93 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- P. Rivers (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.
- B. Petty (NYJ) 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) — Q2 38:59 · NYJ 3 · Score 6-0
(8:59) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 38:55 · NYJ 15 · Score 7-0
6-N.Rose extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 25:12 · LAC 57 · Score 7-6
(10:12) 29-B.Powell left end for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 25:00 · LAC 15 · Score 7-7
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. PENALTY on LAC-40-C.McCain, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 20:02 · NYJ 1 · Score 13-7
(5:02) 78-M.Schofield reported in as eligible. 28-M.Gordon right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 19:57 · NYJ 15 · Score 14-7
6-N.Rose extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs New York Jets?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the New York Jets 14-7 in Week 16, 2017 on 2017-12-24.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs New York Jets?
The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 14, New York Jets 7 (LAC 14-7 NYJ) in Week 16, 2017 on 2017-12-24.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs New York Jets?
Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 7, New York Jets 0; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 7, New York Jets 7; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 14, New York Jets 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs New York Jets?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 38:59) New York Jets touchdown — B. Powell (Q3 25:12) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Gordon (Q3 20:02) 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?
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 53.7% completion, -5.8% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +8.53 total passing EPA. B. Petty (New York Jets), 40.5% completion, -10.4% CPOE, -0.30 EPA per dropback, -11.12 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs New York Jets?
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +8.53 on passing plays. across 41 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.38 EPA): (7:07) 22-M.Forte right end to LAC 23 for -3 yards (56-K.Toomer). FUMBLES (56-K.Toomer), RECOVERED by LAC-50-H.Pullard at LAC 24. 50-H.Pullard to LAC 24 for no gain (22-M.Forte). T. The biggest win-probability swing was +21.5%.
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs New York Jets a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 14-7 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 7-7 Now 8-7 W
New York Jets
Entered 5-9 Now 5-10 L
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