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NFL · Week 9 · November 7, 2021 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 2021 Week 9 Recap

Chargers defeat Eagles 27–24 in Week 9

Justin Herbert led Fantasy Impact as Chargers prevailed in a 27–24 Week 9 finish.

Los Angeles Chargers 27 5–3 Winner
Final 27–24
Philadelphia Eagles 24 3–6
Winner
Los Angeles Chargers
Final score
27–24
Halftime
Los Angeles Chargers 7–10 Philadelphia Eagles
Top passer
Justin Herbert
FantasyHQ MVP
Justin Herbert
Game date
November 7, 2021

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

  • Justin Herbert
    Justin Herbert 32/42 · 370 YDS · 3 TD +24.5 Fantasy Impact
  • James Cook III
    James Cook III 4 REC · 48 YDS +5.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Dylan Parham
    Dylan Parham 3 REC · 39 YDS · 1 TD +5.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • Jalen Hurts
    Jalen Hurts 11/24 · 195 YDS · 1 TD +10.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Donovan Smith
    Donovan Smith 5 REC · 116 YDS · 1 TD +10.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Jarveon Howard
    Jarveon Howard 17 CAR · 71 YDS · 1 TD +1.1 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Los Angeles Chargers
Final score
Los Angeles Chargers 27–24 Philadelphia Eagles
Halftime
Los Angeles Chargers 7–10 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Justin Herbert
Top passer
Justin Herbert
Biggest EPA play
(7:30) (No Huddle) 27-J.Kelley left end to PHI 26 for 1 yard (57-T.Edwards; 49-A.Singleton…
Game date
2021-11-07

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27–24 on 2021-11-07, overcoming Philadelphia Eagles's 10–7 halftime lead. Justin Herbert posted a game-high +24.53 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 18 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Los Angeles Chargers70911027
Philadelphia Eagles01077024

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

LACLos Angeles Chargers
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 0:54TD
    Spencer Anderson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    6-0

    (:54) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 82-S.Anderson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 0:50XP
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 15
    Score
    7-0

    6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.

  3. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 11:25TD
    Jarveon Howard

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 4
    Score
    7-6

    (11:25) (Shotgun) 24-J.Howard up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 11:20XP
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 15
    Score
    7-7

    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.

  5. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 0:24FG
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LAC 6
    Score
    7-10

    (:24) 4-J.Elliott 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.

  6. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q3 10:36FG
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 12
    Score
    10-10

    (10:36) 6-D.Hopkins 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.

  7. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q3 6:50TD
    Dylan Parham

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 8
    Score
    16-10

    (6:50) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 89-D.Parham for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 3:14TD
    Kenneth Gainwell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 1
    Score
    16-16

    (3:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-K.Gainwell up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 3:10XP
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 15
    Score
    16-17

    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.

  10. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 11:38TD
    Justin Herbert

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 8
    Score
    22-17

    (11:38) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert scrambles left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 11:32Safety
    Justin Herbert

    Points+2

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    24-17

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-J.Herbert pass to 87-J.Cook is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  12. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 6:16TD
    Donovan Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 28
    Score
    24-23

    (6:16) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep right to 6-D.Smith for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 6:07XP
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 15
    Score
    24-24

    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.

  14. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 0:05FG
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 11
    Score
    27-24

    (:05) 6-D.Hopkins 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Justin HerbertJustin Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +24.53 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
  2. 2Jalen HurtsJalen Hurts · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +10.72 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
  3. 3Donovan SmithDonovan Smith · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +10.02 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play
  4. 4James Cook IIIJames Cook III · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.40 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
  5. 5Dylan ParhamDylan Parham · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.96 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play
  6. 6Spencer AndersonSpencer Anderson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.31 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
  7. 7Kyle AllenKyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.01 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  8. 8Jalen GuytonJalen Guyton · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.81 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Justin Herbert

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Justin Herbert — LAC · Passing

Justin Herbert posted the highest total EPA (+24.53) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.58 EPA per play.

Justin Herbert's top snap (+3.35 EPA): (8:40) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 81-M.Williams to PHI 17 for 49 yards (2-D.Slay).

Biggest single play (-3.42 EPA): Joshua Kelley — (7:30) (No Huddle) 27-J.Kelley left end to PHI 26 for 1 yard (57-T.Edwards; 49-A.Singleton).

Quarterback report card

Justin Herbert led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Justin HerbertJustin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 42 dropbacks · 76.2% completion · +16.8% CPOE · +0.58 EPA/play · +24.53 total EPA
  • Jalen HurtsJalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) · 24 dropbacks · 45.8% completion · +9.6% CPOE · +0.45 EPA/play · +10.72 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLos Angeles ChargersPhiladelphia Eagles
Offensive EPA/play+0.236+0.171
Offensive success rate51.9%51.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.584+0.447
Rush EPA/play-0.255+0.060
Defensive EPA/play-0.171-0.236
Defensive success rate48.6%48.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.24 vs +0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Los Angeles Chargers: +0.24 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
  • Philadelphia Eagles: +0.17 EPA/play (87th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
  • Los Angeles Chargers: 8 drives, +19.09 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Philadelphia Eagles: 8 drives, +12.29 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Spencer AndersonLos Angeles Chargers — Spencer Anderson (Justin Herbert pass) (Q1 0:54)
  • Jarveon HowardPhiladelphia Eagles — Jarveon Howard (Q2 11:25)
  • Dylan ParhamLos Angeles Chargers — Dylan Parham (Justin Herbert pass) (Q3 6:50)
  • Kenneth GainwellPhiladelphia Eagles — Kenneth Gainwell (Q3 3:14)
  • Justin HerbertLos Angeles Chargers — Justin Herbert (Q4 11:38)
  • Donovan SmithPhiladelphia Eagles — Donovan Smith (Jalen Hurts pass) (Q4 6:16)

Field goals

  • Jordan ElliottPhiladelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q2 0:24)
  • Dustin HopkinsLos Angeles Chargers — Dustin Hopkins (Q3 10:36)
  • Dustin HopkinsLos Angeles Chargers — Dustin Hopkins (Q4 0:05)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the PHI 2 (Q1 0:54) — (:54) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 82-S.Anderson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q1 0:50) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long..

The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the LAC 4 (Q2 11:25) — (11:25) (Shotgun) 24-J.Howard up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 11:20) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the LAC 6 (Q2 0:24) — (:24) 4-J.Elliott 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 9–7. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the PHI 12 (Q3 10:36) — (10:36) 6-D.Hopkins 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the PHI 8 (Q3 6:50) — (6:50) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 89-D.Parham for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q3 3:14) — (3:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-K.Gainwell up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 3:10) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 11–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the PHI 8 (Q4 11:38) — (11:38) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert scrambles left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers registered a safety from the PHI 2 (Q4 11:32) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-J.Herbert pass to 87-J.Cook is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the LAC 28 (Q4 6:16) — (6:16) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep right to 6-D.Smith for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 6:07) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the PHI 11 (Q4 0:05) — (:05) 6-D.Hopkins 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 6:16) — (6:16) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep right to 6-D.Smith for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +22.0% · EPA +3.04]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 2:48) — (2:48) 30-A.Ekeler up the middle to PHI 37 for 2 yards (58-G.Avery). [WPA +21.6% · EPA +2.00]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:45) — (1:45) 10-J.Herbert up the middle to PHI 27 for 1 yard (93-M.Williams). [WPA +16.2% · EPA +0.87]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 13-K.Allen to PHI 32 for 18 yards (28-A.Harris). [WPA +13.1% · EPA +2.59]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 5:46) — (5:46) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 13-K.Allen to PHI 1 for 1 yard (21-A.Chachere). [WPA -11.8% · EPA -2.94]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 7:30) — (7:30) (No Huddle) 27-J.Kelley left end to PHI 26 for 1 yard (57-T.Edwards; 49-A.Singleton). [WPA -9.4% · EPA -3.42]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 8:40) — (8:40) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 81-M.Williams to PHI 17 for 49 yards (2-D.Slay). [WPA +11.5% · EPA +3.35]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 6:16) — (6:16) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep right to 6-D.Smith for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +22.0% · EPA +3.04]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 5:46) — (5:46) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 13-K.Allen to PHI 1 for 1 yard (21-A.Chachere). [WPA -11.8% · EPA -2.94]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 0:54 · PHI 2 · Score 6-0
    (:54) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 82-S.Anderson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 0:50 · PHI 15 · Score 7-0
    6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
  3. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 11:25 · LAC 4 · Score 7-6
    (11:25) (Shotgun) 24-J.Howard up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 11:20 · LAC 15 · Score 7-7
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
  5. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 0:24 · LAC 6 · Score 7-10
    (:24) 4-J.Elliott 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
  6. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 10:36 · PHI 12 · Score 10-10
    (10:36) 6-D.Hopkins 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
  7. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 6:50 · PHI 8 · Score 16-10
    (6:50) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 89-D.Parham for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 3:14 · LAC 1 · Score 16-16
    (3:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-K.Gainwell up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 3:10 · LAC 15 · Score 16-17
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
  10. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 11:38 · PHI 8 · Score 22-17
    (11:38) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert scrambles left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Los Angeles Chargers Safety (+2) — Q4 11:32 · PHI 2 · Score 24-17
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-J.Herbert pass to 87-J.Cook is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  12. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 6:16 · LAC 28 · Score 24-23
    (6:16) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep right to 6-D.Smith for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 6:07 · LAC 15 · Score 24-24
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
  14. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 0:05 · PHI 11 · Score 27-24
    (:05) 6-D.Hopkins 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.

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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Justin Herbert (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2021-11-07?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27-24 in Week 9, 2021.

What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Philadelphia Eagles 10; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 9, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 11, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 27, Philadelphia Eagles 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — S. Anderson (J. Herbert pass) (Q1 0:54) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Howard (Q2 11:25) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Parham (J. Herbert pass) (Q3 6:50) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — K. Gainwell (Q3 3:14) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Herbert (Q4 11:38) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Smith (J. Hurts pass) (Q4 6:16) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q2 0:24, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — D. Hopkins (Q3 10:36, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — D. Hopkins (Q4 0:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 76.2% completion, +16.8% CPOE, +0.58 EPA per dropback, +24.53 total passing EPA. Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles), 45.8% completion, +9.6% CPOE, +0.45 EPA per dropback, +10.72 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +24.53 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (+3.35 EPA): (8:40) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 81-M.Williams to PHI 17 for 49 yards (2-D.Slay)..

Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Philadelphia Eagles a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 3-5 Now 3-6 L