Game story
In Week 13 of the 2020 NFL season on 2020-12-06, the New England Patriots took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 45–0 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with -28.08 total EPA, and -20.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Stidham (New England Patriots) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.61 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-11.7% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (14:18) 1-T.Long punts 49 yards to NE 30, Center-45-C.Mazza. 80-G.Olszewski for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England Patriots | 7 | 21 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 45 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Stidham · New England Patriots · Passing · +5.61 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.87 EPA/play
- 2 G. Olszewski · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.11 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.11 EPA/play
- 3 K. Ballage · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +2.72 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 4 C. Newton · New England Patriots · Rushing · +2.05 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 5 S. Michel · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.00 EPA/play
- 6 N. Harry · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.58 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 7 D. Harris · New England Patriots · Rushing · +1.30 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 8 D. Harris · New England Patriots · Receiving · +0.91 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Stidham — NE · Passing
J. Stidham posted the highest total EPA (+5.61) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New England Patriots's efficiency. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.87 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.67 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (:03) 4-M.Badgley 58 yard field goal is BLOCKED (22-Co.Davis), Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long, RECOVERED by NE-32-D.McCourty at LAC 44. 32-D.McCourty for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — C. Newton
- New England Patriots — G. Olszewski
- New England Patriots — C. Newton
- New England Patriots — D. McCourty
- New England Patriots — N. Harry (C. Newton pass)
- New England Patriots — G. Olszewski (J. Stidham pass)
Field goals
- New England Patriots — N. Folk
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q1 52:52) — (7:52) 74-K.Cunningham and 75-J.Herron reported in as eligible. 1-C.Newton up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 52:50) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 21–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 79 (Q2 44:18) — (14:18) 1-T.Long punts 49 yards to NE 30, Center-45-C.Mazza. 80-G.Olszewski for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 44:02) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q2 30:57) — (:57) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 30:51) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 40 (Q2 30:03); New England Patriots added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 30:00) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q3 23:48) — (8:48) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 15-N.Harry for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 23:44) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the LAC 14 (Q4 11:25) — (11:25) 6-N.Folk 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the LAC 38 (Q4 6:58) — (6:58) (Shotgun) 4-J.Stidham pass short middle to 80-G.Olszewski for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 6:50) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 44:18) — (14:18) 1-T.Long punts 49 yards to NE 30, Center-45-C.Mazza. 80-G.Olszewski for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 46:30) — (1:30) 4-M.Badgley 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 4-M.Badgley 58 yard field goal is BLOCKED (22-Co.Davis), Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long, RECOVERED by NE-32-D.McCourty at LAC 44. 32-D.McCourty for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q1 54:27) — (9:27) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle to LAC 10 for 2 yards (95-L.Joseph).
- New England Patriots (Q1 57:56) — (12:56) (Shotgun) 37-D.Harris right end to LAC 34 for 11 yards (95-L.Joseph).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 4-M.Badgley 58 yard field goal is BLOCKED (22-Co.Davis), Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long, RECOVERED by NE-32-D.McCourty at LAC 44. 32-D.McCourty for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 44:18) — (14:18) 1-T.Long punts 49 yards to NE 30, Center-45-C.Mazza. 80-G.Olszewski for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 27:28) — (12:28) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle intended for 15-J.Guyton INTERCEPTED by 50-C.Winovich at LAC 32. 50-C.Winovich to LAC 32 for no gain (15-J.Guyton).
- New England Patriots (Q4 6:58) — (6:58) (Shotgun) 4-J.Stidham pass short middle to 80-G.Olszewski for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J.Herbert led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 55 dropbacks · 47.3% completion · -20.6% CPOE · -0.51 EPA/play · -28.08 total EPA
- C.Newton (New England Patriots) · 24 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -2.5% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -1.65 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.060 | -0.560 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.7% | 31.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.146 | -0.511 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.086 | +0.087 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.560 | -0.060 |
| Defensive success rate | 68.5% | 54.3% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.56), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, -49.88 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 12 drives, +4.84 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- J. Stidham (New England Patriots) 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.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 52:52 · LAC 1 · Score 6-0
(7:52) 74-K.Cunningham and 75-J.Herron reported in as eligible. 1-C.Newton up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 52:50 · LAC 15 · Score 7-0
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 44:18 · NE 79 · Score 13-0
(14:18) 1-T.Long punts 49 yards to NE 30, Center-45-C.Mazza. 80-G.Olszewski for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 44:02 · LAC 15 · Score 14-0
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 30:57 · LAC 2 · Score 20-0
(:57) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 30:51 · LAC 15 · Score 21-0
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 30:03 · NE 40 · Score 27-0
(:03) 4-M.Badgley 58 yard field goal is BLOCKED (22-Co.Davis), Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long, RECOVERED by NE-32-D.McCourty at LAC 44. 32-D.McCourty for 44 - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 30:00 · LAC 15 · Score 28-0
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 23:48 · LAC 5 · Score 34-0
(8:48) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 15-N.Harry for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 23:44 · LAC 15 · Score 35-0
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 11:25 · LAC 14 · Score 38-0
(11:25) 6-N.Folk 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 6:58 · LAC 38 · Score 44-0
(6:58) (Shotgun) 4-J.Stidham pass short middle to 80-G.Olszewski for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 6:50 · LAC 15 · Score 45-0
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The New England Patriots beat the Los Angeles Chargers 45-0 in Week 13, 2020 on 2020-12-06.
What was the final score of New England Patriots vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was New England Patriots 45, Los Angeles Chargers 0 (NE 45-0 LAC) in Week 13, 2020 on 2020-12-06.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: New England Patriots 7, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q2: New England Patriots 21, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q3: New England Patriots 7, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: New England Patriots 10, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Final: New England Patriots 45, Los Angeles Chargers 0.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Los Angeles Chargers?
New England Patriots touchdown — C. Newton (Q1 52:52) New England Patriots touchdown — G. Olszewski (Q2 44:18) New England Patriots touchdown — C. Newton (Q2 30:57) New England Patriots touchdown — D. McCourty (Q2 30:03) New England Patriots touchdown — N. Harry (C. Newton pass) (Q3 23:48) New England Patriots touchdown — G. Olszewski (J. Stidham pass) (Q4 6:58) New England Patriots field goal — N. Folk (Q4 11:25, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Los Angeles Chargers?
J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 47.3% completion, -20.6% CPOE, -0.51 EPA per dropback, -28.08 total passing EPA. C. Newton (New England Patriots), 50.0% completion, -2.5% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -1.65 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New England Patriots vs Los Angeles Chargers?
J. Stidham (New England Patriots) led the game in total EPA with +5.61 on passing plays. across 3 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.67 EPA): (:03) 4-M.Badgley 58 yard field goal is BLOCKED (22-Co.Davis), Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long, RECOVERED by NE-32-D.McCourty at LAC 44. 32-D.McCourty for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -11.7%.
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 5-6 Now 6-6 W
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 3-8 Now 3-9 L
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