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NFL · Week 13 · December 9, 2001 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 2001 Week 13 Recap

Eagles defeat Chargers 24–14 in Week 13

Jimmy Graham led Fantasy Impact as Eagles prevailed in a 14–24 Week 13 finish.

Los Angeles Chargers 14 5–8
Final 14–24
Philadelphia Eagles 24 8–4 Winner
Winner
Philadelphia Eagles
Final score
14–24
Halftime
Los Angeles Chargers 14–21 Philadelphia Eagles
Top passer
D. Flutie
FantasyHQ MVP
Jimmy Graham
Game date
December 9, 2001

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

  • Jimmy Graham
    Jimmy Graham 5 REC · 110 YDS · 2 TD +12.1 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Flutie 20/52 · 320 YDS · 2 TD +1.7 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Fletcher 1 REC · 9 YDS +0.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • Jamari Thrash
    Jamari Thrash 5 REC · 74 YDS +6.2 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Staley 5 REC · 88 YDS · 1 TD +3.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Clarence Lewis
    Clarence Lewis 4 REC · 27 YDS · 1 TD +1.4 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Philadelphia Eagles
Final score
Philadelphia Eagles 24–14 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime
Los Angeles Chargers 14–21 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Jimmy Graham
Top passer
D. Flutie
Biggest EPA play
(5:57) 21-L.Tomlinson right tackle to PHI 38 for no gain (20-B.Dawkins). FUMBLES (20-B.Daw…
Game date
2001-12-09

Game summary

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Los Angeles Chargers 24–14 on 2001-12-09. Jimmy Graham posted a game-high +12.11 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4T
Los Angeles Chargers7700014
Philadelphia Eagles14730024

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

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 10:53TD
    Clarence Lewis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 1
    Score
    0-6

    (10:53) 5-D.McNabb pass to 89-C.Lewis for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 10:49XP
    DAD. Akers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    0-7

    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.

  3. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 8:58TD
    Jimmy Graham

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 61
    Score
    6-7

    (8:58) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie pass to 81-J.Graham for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 8:48XP
    SCS. Christie

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    7-7

    8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. Chargers' Graham caught pass on the right sideline off Eagles' Vincent's back. Ball bounced into the air, and Graham retrieved it and ran down the sideline for the TD.

  5. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 5:57TD
    Laken Tomlinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 38
    Score
    7-13

    (5:57) 21-L.Tomlinson right tackle to PHI 38 for no gain (20-B.Dawkins). FUMBLES (20-B.Dawkins), touched at PHI 44, RECOVERED by PHI-20-B.Dawkins at LAC 49. 20-B.Dawkins for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 5:47XP
    DAD. Akers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    7-14

    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.

  7. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 2:01TD
    DSD. Staley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 8
    Score
    7-20

    (2:01) 5-D.McNabb pass to 22-D.Staley for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Staley runs a fade pattern and one-hand (left) grab over Chargers' Beckett.

  8. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 1:57XP
    DAD. Akers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    7-21

    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.

  9. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 1:07TD
    Jimmy Graham

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 10
    Score
    13-21

    (1:07) 7-D.Flutie pass to 81-J.Graham for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Chargers' Graham ran short post pattern past Eagles' Taylor for the TD.

  10. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 1:01XP
    SCS. Christie

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    14-21

    8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.

  11. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 9:08FG
    DAD. Akers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LAC 19
    Score
    14-24

    (9:08) 2-D.Akers 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Jimmy GrahamJimmy Graham · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +12.11 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
  2. 2Jamari ThrashJamari Thrash · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +6.15 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
  3. 3D. Staley · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.97 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
  4. 4D. Flutie · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +1.69 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
  5. 5Clarence LewisClarence Lewis · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.38 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
  6. 6D. Flutie · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +1.34 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  7. 7J. Reader · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +0.81 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
  8. 8T. Fletcher · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +0.61 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Jimmy Graham

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Jimmy Graham — LAC · Receiving

Jimmy Graham posted the highest total EPA (+12.11) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.51 EPA per play.

Jimmy Graham's top snap (+6.96 EPA): (8:58) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie pass to 81-J.Graham for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-9.17 EPA): Laken Tomlinson — (5:57) 21-L.Tomlinson right tackle to PHI 38 for no gain (20-B.Dawkins). FUMBLES (20-B.Dawkins), touched at PHI 44, RECOVERED by PHI-20-B.Dawkins at LAC 49. 20-B.Dawkins for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

  • D. Flutie (Los Angeles Chargers) · 52 dropbacks · 38.5% completion · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.69 total EPA
  • D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 51 dropbacks · 43.1% completion · -0.02 EPA/play · -1.26 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLos Angeles ChargersPhiladelphia Eagles
Offensive EPA/play-0.144-0.057
Offensive success rate37.5%41.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.039-0.056
Rush EPA/play-0.522-0.333
Defensive EPA/play+0.057+0.144
Defensive success rate58.2%62.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Philadelphia Eagles held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Los Angeles Chargers: -0.14 EPA/play (18th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Philadelphia Eagles: -0.06 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Los Angeles Chargers: 16 drives, -13.85 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Philadelphia Eagles: 16 drives, -5.20 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Clarence LewisPhiladelphia Eagles — Clarence Lewis (D. McNabb pass) (Q1 10:53)
  • Jimmy GrahamLos Angeles Chargers — Jimmy Graham (D. Flutie pass) (Q1 8:58)
  • Laken TomlinsonPhiladelphia Eagles — Laken Tomlinson (Q1 5:57)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — D. Staley (D. McNabb pass) (Q2 2:01)
  • Jimmy GrahamLos Angeles Chargers — Jimmy Graham (D. Flutie pass) (Q2 1:07)

Field goals

  • Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q4 9:08)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 14–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q1 10:53) — (10:53) 5-D.McNabb pass to 89-C.Lewis for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 10:49) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the PHI 61 (Q1 8:58) — (8:58) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie pass to 81-J.Graham for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 8:48); Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PHI 38 (Q1 5:57); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 5:47) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the LAC 8 (Q2 2:01); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 1:57) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the PHI 10 (Q2 1:07) — (1:07) 7-D.Flutie pass to 81-J.Graham for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Chargers' Graham ran short post pattern past Eagles' Taylor for the TD.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 1:01) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..

The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 3–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the LAC 19 (Q4 9:08) — (9:08) 2-D.Akers 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 5:57) — (5:57) 21-L.Tomlinson right tackle to PHI 38 for no gain (20-B.Dawkins). FUMBLES (20-B.Dawkins), touched at PHI 44, RECOVERED by PHI-20-B.Dawkins at LAC 49. 20-B.Dawkins for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -26.4% · EPA -9.17]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 8:58) — (8:58) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie pass to 81-J.Graham for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.7% · EPA +6.96]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 11:36) — (11:36) 5-D.McNabb pass to 80-J.Thrash to LAC 1 for 31 yards (47-R.McNeil). [WPA +8.8% · EPA +4.02]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 9:58) — (9:58) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie scrambles left end to LAC 25 for 8 yards (20-B.Dawkins). FUMBLES (20-B.Dawkins), RECOVERED by PHI-78-H.Thomas at LAC 26. Penalty on LAC-59-S.Rogers, Offensive Holding, decl [WPA -7.6% · EPA -2.94]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 7:10) — (7:10) 7-D.Flutie pass to 85-T.Dwight pushed ob at PHI 47 for 29 yards (20-B.Dawkins). [WPA +6.8% · EPA +2.59]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 5:57) — (5:57) 21-L.Tomlinson right tackle to PHI 38 for no gain (20-B.Dawkins). FUMBLES (20-B.Dawkins), touched at PHI 44, RECOVERED by PHI-20-B.Dawkins at LAC 49. 20-B.Dawkins for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -26.4% · EPA -9.17]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 8:58) — (8:58) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie pass to 81-J.Graham for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.7% · EPA +6.96]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 11:36) — (11:36) 5-D.McNabb pass to 80-J.Thrash to LAC 1 for 31 yards (47-R.McNeil). [WPA +8.8% · EPA +4.02]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 3:11) — (3:11) 5-D.McNabb pass to 80-J.Thrash to LAC 11 for 24 yards (42-R.Beckett; 47-R.McNeil). [WPA +5.3% · EPA +3.42]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 10:53 · LAC 1 · Score 0-6
    (10:53) 5-D.McNabb pass to 89-C.Lewis for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 10:49 · LAC 2 · Score 0-7
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
  3. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 8:58 · PHI 61 · Score 6-7
    (8:58) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie pass to 81-J.Graham for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 8:48 · PHI 2 · Score 7-7
    8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. Chargers' Graham caught pass on the right sideline off Eagles' Vincent's back. Ball bounced into the air, and Graham retrieved i
  5. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 5:57 · PHI 38 · Score 7-13
    (5:57) 21-L.Tomlinson right tackle to PHI 38 for no gain (20-B.Dawkins). FUMBLES (20-B.Dawkins), touched at PHI 44, RECOVERED by PHI-20-B.Dawkins at LAC 49. 20-B.Dawkins for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 5:47 · LAC 2 · Score 7-14
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
  7. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 2:01 · LAC 8 · Score 7-20
    (2:01) 5-D.McNabb pass to 22-D.Staley for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Staley runs a fade pattern and one-hand (left) grab over Chargers' Beckett.
  8. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 1:57 · LAC 2 · Score 7-21
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
  9. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 1:07 · PHI 10 · Score 13-21
    (1:07) 7-D.Flutie pass to 81-J.Graham for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Chargers' Graham ran short post pattern past Eagles' Taylor for the TD.
  10. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 1:01 · PHI 2 · Score 14-21
    8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
  11. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 9:08 · LAC 19 · Score 14-24
    (9:08) 2-D.Akers 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Jimmy Graham (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2001-12-09?

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Los Angeles Chargers 24-14 in Week 13, 2001.

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

Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Philadelphia Eagles 14; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 14, Philadelphia Eagles 24.

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

Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — C. Lewis (D. McNabb pass) (Q1 10:53) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Graham (D. Flutie pass) (Q1 8:58) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q1 5:57) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Staley (D. McNabb pass) (Q2 2:01) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Graham (D. Flutie pass) (Q2 1:07) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q4 9:08, 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?

D. Flutie (Los Angeles Chargers), 38.5% completion, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.69 total passing EPA. D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 43.1% completion, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -1.26 total passing EPA.

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

Jimmy Graham (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.11 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+6.96 EPA): (8:58) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie pass to 81-J.Graham for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 5-7 Now 5-8 L

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 7-4 Now 8-4 W