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NFL · Week 9 · November 6, 2023 · 11 min read

Los Angeles Chargers vs. New York Jets: 2023 Week 9 Recap

Chargers defeat Jets 27–6 in Week 9

Kyle Allen led Fantasy Impact as Chargers prevailed in a 27–6 Week 9 finish.

Los Angeles Chargers 27 4–4 Winner
Final 27–6
New York Jets 6 4–4
Winner
Los Angeles Chargers
Final score
27–6
Halftime
Los Angeles Chargers 20–3 New York Jets
Top passer
Zach Wilson
FantasyHQ MVP
Kyle Allen
Game date
November 6, 2023

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

  • Kyle Allen
    Kyle Allen 8 REC · 77 YDS +5.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Quentin Johnston
    Quentin Johnston 2 REC · 14 YDS +1.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Gerald Everett
    Gerald Everett 2 REC · 18 YDS +0.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jets

  • Xavier Gipson
    Xavier Gipson 2 REC · 32 YDS +3.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyler Conklin
    Tyler Conklin 6 REC · 66 YDS +1.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Dylan Cook
    Dylan Cook 1 REC · 1 YDS +0.9 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Los Angeles Chargers defeated the New York Jets 27–6 in Week 9 of the 2023 NFL season on 2023-11-06, a matchup that controlled the game from start to finish. The decisive swing (-16.1% win probability) came in the opening quarter when New York Jets swung the momentum.

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.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Los Angeles Chargers146010027
New York Jets033006

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

  1. 1 K. Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.22 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
  2. 2 X. Gipson · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.76 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.88 EPA/play
  3. 3 T. Conklin · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.90 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
  4. 4 Q. Johnston · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.12 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
  5. 5 D. Cook · New York Jets · Receiving · +0.91 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
  6. 6 G. Everett · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +0.70 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
  7. 7 Mi. Carter · New York Jets · Receiving · +0.47 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
  8. 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 (Q1 58:35)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — A. Ekeler (Q1 47:49)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — A. Ekeler (Q4 3:28)

Field goals

  • New York Jets — G. Zuerlein (Q2 36:01)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — C. Dicker (Q2 30:02)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player (Q2 30:00)
  • New York Jets — G. Zuerlein (Q3 24:56)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — C. Dicker (Q4 9:22)

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. [WPA -16.1% · EPA -5.95]
  • 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. [WPA -11.9% · EPA -5.09]
  • 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. [WPA -6.1% · EPA -4.50]
  • 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). [WPA +6.0% · EPA +2.12]
  • 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 [WPA +6.0% · EPA +2.48]

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 [WPA -2.2% · EPA -8.42]
  • 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. [WPA -16.1% · EPA -5.95]
  • 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. [WPA -11.9% · EPA -5.09]
  • 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. [WPA -6.1% · EPA -4.50]

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.

StatLos Angeles ChargersNew York Jets
Offensive EPA/play-0.076-0.319
Offensive success rate36.4%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 rate64.6%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.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 47:49 · NYJ 1 · Score 13-0
    (2:49) 30-A.Ekeler right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 30:00 · Score 17-3
    END QUARTER 2
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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