Game story
In Week 9 of the 2023 NFL season on 2023-11-06, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the New York Jets, pulling away with a 27–6 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
Z. Wilson (New York Jets) paced the passing game, with -21.83 total EPA, and +0.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, K. Allen (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.22 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-16.1% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when New York Jets changed the game: (13:35) 5-T.Morstead punts 59 yards to LAC 13, Center-42-T.Hennessy. 12-D.Davis for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 14 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 27 |
| New York Jets | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.22 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 2 X. Gipson · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.76 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.88 EPA/play
- 3 T. Conklin · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.90 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 4 Q. Johnston · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.12 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 5 D. Cook · New York Jets · Receiving · +0.91 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 6 G. Everett · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +0.70 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 7 Mi. Carter · New York Jets · Receiving · +0.47 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 8 J. Kelley · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +0.32 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
K. Allen — LAC · Receiving
K. Allen posted the highest total EPA (+5.22) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.58 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.42 EPA) came from New York Jets: (3:42) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson sacked at NYJ 41 for -9 yards (52-K.Mack). FUMBLES (52-K.Mack), RECOVERED by LAC-32-A.Gilman at 50. 32-A.Gilman pushed ob at NYJ 2 for 48 yards (20-Bre.Hall). Penalty on NYJ-54-B.Turner, Illeg
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
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Ekeler
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Ekeler
Field goals
- New York Jets — G. Zuerlein
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Dicker
- Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
- New York Jets — G. Zuerlein
- 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 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 72 (Q1 58:35) — (13:35) 5-T.Morstead punts 59 yards to LAC 13, Center-42-T.Hennessy. 12-D.Davis for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q1 58:15) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q1 47:49) — (2:49) 30-A.Ekeler right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q1 47:45) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the LAC 29 (Q2 36:01) — (6:01) 9-G.Zuerlein 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the NYJ 37 (Q2 30:02) — (:02) 11-C.Dicker 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal (Q2 30:00) — END QUARTER 2.
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the LAC 28 (Q3 24:56) — (9:56) 9-G.Zuerlein 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the NYJ 20 (Q4 9:22) — (9:22) 11-C.Dicker 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NYJ 2 (Q4 3:28) — (3:28) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q4 3:22) — 11-C.Dicker extra point 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.
- New York Jets (Q1 58:35) — (13:35) 5-T.Morstead punts 59 yards to LAC 13, Center-42-T.Hennessy. 12-D.Davis for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q1 51:35) — (6:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson sacked at LAC 48 for -6 yards (97-J.Bosa). FUMBLES (97-J.Bosa), RECOVERED by LAC-97-J.Bosa at 50.
- New York Jets (Q1 56:02) — (11:02) (No Huddle) 2-Z.Wilson pass short right to 17-G.Wilson to LAC 37 for 7 yards (32-A.Gilman). FUMBLES (32-A.Gilman), touched at LAC 35, RECOVERED by LAC-3-D.James at LAC 29.
- New York Jets (Q3 20:51) — (5:51) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 20-Bre.Hall. 20-Bre.Hall up the middle to LAC 39 for 2 yards (3-D.James, 97-J.Bosa).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 48:17) — (3:17) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler left end for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYJ-3-J.Whitehead, Face Mask, 15 yards, enforced between downs. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Jets (Q4 3:42) — (3:42) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson sacked at NYJ 41 for -9 yards (52-K.Mack). FUMBLES (52-K.Mack), RECOVERED by LAC-32-A.Gilman at 50. 32-A.Gilman pushed ob at NYJ 2 for 48 yards (20-Bre.Hall). Penalty on NY
- New York Jets (Q1 58:35) — (13:35) 5-T.Morstead punts 59 yards to LAC 13, Center-42-T.Hennessy. 12-D.Davis for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q1 51:35) — (6:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson sacked at LAC 48 for -6 yards (97-J.Bosa). FUMBLES (97-J.Bosa), RECOVERED by LAC-97-J.Bosa at 50.
- New York Jets (Q1 56:02) — (11:02) (No Huddle) 2-Z.Wilson pass short right to 17-G.Wilson to LAC 37 for 7 yards (32-A.Gilman). FUMBLES (32-A.Gilman), touched at LAC 35, RECOVERED by LAC-3-D.James at LAC 29.
Quarterback report card
Z.Wilson led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Z.Wilson (New York Jets) · 60 dropbacks · 55.0% completion · +0.4% CPOE · -0.36 EPA/play · -21.83 total EPA
- J.Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 38 dropbacks · 42.1% completion · -10.3% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -4.55 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 | -0.076 | -0.319 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.4% | 35.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.120 | -0.364 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.090 | -0.280 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.319 | +0.076 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.6% | 63.6% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.08 vs -0.32), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Los Angeles Chargers: 14 drives, -5.89 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 13 drives, -30.58 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.
- K. Allen (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Herbert (LAC) 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 58:35 · LAC 72 · Score 6-0
(13:35) 5-T.Morstead punts 59 yards to LAC 13, Center-42-T.Hennessy. 12-D.Davis for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 58:15 · NYJ 15 · Score 7-0
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 47:49 · NYJ 1 · Score 13-0
(2:49) 30-A.Ekeler right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 47:45 · NYJ 15 · Score 14-0
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 36:01 · LAC 29 · Score 14-3
(6:01) 9-G.Zuerlein 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 30:02 · NYJ 37 · Score 17-3
(:02) 11-C.Dicker 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 30:00 · Score 17-3
END QUARTER 2 - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 24:56 · LAC 28 · Score 17-6
(9:56) 9-G.Zuerlein 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 9:22 · NYJ 20 · Score 20-6
(9:22) 11-C.Dicker 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 3:28 · NYJ 2 · Score 26-6
(3:28) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 3:22 · NYJ 15 · Score 27-6
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs New York Jets?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the New York Jets 27-6 in Week 9, 2023 on 2023-11-06.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs New York Jets?
The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 27, New York Jets 6 (LAC 27-6 NYJ) in Week 9, 2023 on 2023-11-06.
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 6, New York Jets 3; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 0, New York Jets 3; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 10, New York Jets 0; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 27, New York Jets 6.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs New York Jets?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Davis (Q1 58:35) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (Q1 47:49) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (Q4 3:28) New York Jets field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 36:01, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q2 30:02, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 30:00, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q3 24:56, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q4 9:22, 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?
Z. Wilson (New York Jets), 55.0% completion, +0.4% CPOE, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -21.83 total passing EPA. J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 42.1% completion, -10.3% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -4.55 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs New York Jets?
K. Allen (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +5.22 on receiving plays. across 9 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.42 EPA): (3:42) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson sacked at NYJ 41 for -9 yards (52-K.Mack). FUMBLES (52-K.Mack), RECOVERED by LAC-32-A.Gilman at 50. 32-A.Gilman pushed ob at NYJ 2 for 48 yards (20-Bre.. The biggest win-probability swing was -16.1%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 3-4 Now 4-4 W
New York Jets
Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L