Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 41–17 New England Patriots
- Halftime
- Tied 17–17 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- T. Brady
- Biggest EPA play
- (:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Edwards (95-S.Phillips) at…
- Game date
- 2005-10-02
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the New England Patriots 41–17 on 2005-10-02. D. Brees posted a game-high +27.29 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Chargers | 3 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 41 |
 New England Patriots | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LACLos Angeles Chargers(6:27) 10-N.Kaeding 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(1:37) NE 93-Seymour eligible. 28-C.Dillon left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
(6:26) 9-D.Brees pass to 87-K.McCardell for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(5:34) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 86-T.Dwight for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC-22-S.Davis, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
(2:52) 21-L.Tomlinson right guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. extends his NFL record to 16 consecutive games with at least one rushing TD.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(:25) 4-A.Vinatieri 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
(6:19) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(:26) 9-D.Brees pass to 82-R.Caldwell for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(4:48) 10-N.Kaeding 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Edwards (95-S.Phillips) at NE 41. 59-D.Edwards to NE 40 for 1 yard. Lateral to 42-C.Hart for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
NENew England PatriotsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 6:27FG NKN. KaedingPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 24
- Score
- 3-0
(6:27) 10-N.Kaeding 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 1:37TD CDC. DillonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 1
- Score
- 3-6
(1:37) NE 93-Seymour eligible. 28-C.Dillon left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 1:34XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 3-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 6:26TD KMK. McCardellPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 11
- Score
- 9-7
(6:26) 9-D.Brees pass to 87-K.McCardell for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 6:21XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 10-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 5:34TD TDT. DwightPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 30
- Score
- 10-13
(5:34) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 86-T.Dwight for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC-22-S.Davis, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 5:29XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 10-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 2:52TD Laken TomlinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 8
- Score
- 16-14
(2:52) 21-L.Tomlinson right guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. extends his NFL record to 16 consecutive games with at least one rushing TD.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 2:47XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 17-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:25FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 6
- Score
- 17-17
(:25) 4-A.Vinatieri 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 6:19TD Laken TomlinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 1
- Score
- 23-17
(6:19) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 6:16XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 24-17
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 0:26TD RCR. CaldwellPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 28
- Score
- 30-17
(:26) 9-D.Brees pass to 82-R.Caldwell for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 0:19XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 31-17
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 4:48FG NKN. KaedingPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 3
- Score
- 34-17
(4:48) 10-N.Kaeding 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 0:46TD Cam HartPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 65
- Score
- 40-17
(:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Edwards (95-S.Phillips) at NE 41. 59-D.Edwards to NE 40 for 1 yard. Lateral to 42-C.Hart for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 0:34XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 41-17
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Brees · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +27.29 total EPA · 26 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 2A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +11.20 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.87 EPA/play
- 3R. Caldwell · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.97 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.99 EPA/play
- 4E. Parker · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.72 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
- 5D. Givens · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.11 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 6T. Dwight · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.33 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.17 EPA/play
- 7Laken Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
- 8Laken Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +3.71 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
D. Brees — LAC · Passing
D. Brees posted the highest total EPA (+27.29) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 26 counted snaps, they averaged +1.05 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (+4.31 EPA): (:26) 9-D.Brees pass to 82-R.Caldwell for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-7.38 EPA): M. Cassel — (:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Edwards (95-S.Phillips) at NE 41. 59-D.Edwards to NE 40 for 1 yard. Lateral to 42-C.Hart for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
T. Brady led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 34 dropbacks · 55.9% completion · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.28 total EPA
- D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) · 26 dropbacks · 73.1% completion · +1.05 EPA/play · +27.29 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.319 | -0.020 |
| Offensive success rate | 56.0% | 49.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +1.050 | -0.141 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.032 | +0.103 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.020 | -0.319 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.7% | 44.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.32 vs -0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.32 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: -0.02 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +26.81 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 11 drives, -1.51 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — C. Dillon
- Los Angeles Chargers — K. McCardell (D. Brees pass)
- New England Patriots — T. Dwight (T. Brady pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson
- Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson
- Los Angeles Chargers — R. Caldwell (D. Brees pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Cam Hart (M. Cassel pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
- New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the NE 24 (Q1 6:27) — (6:27) 10-N.Kaeding 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q1 1:37) — (1:37) NE 93-Seymour eligible. 28-C.Dillon left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 1:34) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–10. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NE 11 (Q2 6:26) — (6:26) 9-D.Brees pass to 87-K.McCardell for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 6:21) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the LAC 30 (Q2 5:34) — (5:34) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 86-T.Dwight for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC-22-S.Davis, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 5:29) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NE 8 (Q2 2:52) — (2:52) 21-L.Tomlinson right guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. extends his NFL record to 16 consecutive games with at least one rushing TD.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 2:47) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the LAC 6 (Q2 0:25) — (:25) 4-A.Vinatieri 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q3 6:19) — (6:19) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 6:16) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NE 28 (Q3 0:26) — (:26) 9-D.Brees pass to 82-R.Caldwell for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 0:19) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the NE 3 (Q4 4:48) — (4:48) 10-N.Kaeding 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 65 (Q4 0:46); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 0:34) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 3:34) — (3:34) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete to 88-E.Parker (26-E.Wilson). PENALTY on NE-26-E.Wilson, Defensive Pass Interference, 44 yards, enforced at LAC 40 - No Play.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 7:06) — (7:06) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates to NE 1 for 38 yards (29-G.Scott). Play Challenged by NE and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by NE.)
- New England Patriots (Q1 10:21) — (10:21) 4-A.Vinatieri 37 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 0:26) — (:26) 9-D.Brees pass to 82-R.Caldwell for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 7:36) — (7:36) (No Huddle) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker to NE 22 for 19 yards (50-M.Vrabel).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q4 0:46) — (:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Edwards (95-S.Phillips) at NE 41. 59-D.Edwards to NE 40 for 1 yard. Lateral to 42-C.Hart for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 0:26) — (:26) 9-D.Brees pass to 82-R.Caldwell for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 3:34) — (3:34) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete to 88-E.Parker (26-E.Wilson). PENALTY on NE-26-E.Wilson, Defensive Pass Interference, 44 yards, enforced at LAC 40 - No Play.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 7:06) — (7:06) 9-D.Brees pass to 85-A.Gates to NE 1 for 38 yards (29-G.Scott). Play Challenged by NE and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by NE.)
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 6:27 · NE 24 · Score 3-0
(6:27) 10-N.Kaeding 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 1:37 · LAC 1 · Score 3-6
(1:37) NE 93-Seymour eligible. 28-C.Dillon left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 1:34 · LAC 2 · Score 3-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 6:26 · NE 11 · Score 9-7
(6:26) 9-D.Brees pass to 87-K.McCardell for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 6:21 · NE 2 · Score 10-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 5:34 · LAC 30 · Score 10-13
(5:34) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 86-T.Dwight for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC-22-S.Davis, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 5:29 · LAC 2 · Score 10-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 2:52 · NE 8 · Score 16-14
(2:52) 21-L.Tomlinson right guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. extends his NFL record to 16 consecutive games with at least one rushing TD. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 2:47 · NE 2 · Score 17-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 0:25 · LAC 6 · Score 17-17
(:25) 4-A.Vinatieri 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 6:19 · NE 1 · Score 23-17
(6:19) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 6:16 · NE 2 · Score 24-17
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 0:26 · NE 28 · Score 30-17
(:26) 9-D.Brees pass to 82-R.Caldwell for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 0:19 · NE 2 · Score 31-17
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 4:48 · NE 3 · Score 34-17
(4:48) 10-N.Kaeding 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 0:46 · LAC 65 · Score 40-17
(:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Edwards (95-S.Phillips) at NE 41. 59-D.Edwards to NE 40 for 1 yard. Lateral to 42-C.Hart for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 0:34 · NE 2 · Score 41-17
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
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.
- D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs New England Patriots on 2005-10-02?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the New England Patriots 41-17 in Week 4, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 3, New England Patriots 7; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 14, New England Patriots 10; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 14, New England Patriots 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 10, New England Patriots 0; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 41, New England Patriots 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs New England Patriots?
New England Patriots touchdown — C. Dillon (Q1 1:37) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. McCardell (D. Brees pass) (Q2 6:26) New England Patriots touchdown — T. Dwight (T. Brady pass) (Q2 5:34) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q2 2:52) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q3 6:19) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — R. Caldwell (D. Brees pass) (Q3 0:26) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — C. Hart (M. Cassel pass) (Q4 0:46) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q1 6:27, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 0:25, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q4 4:48, 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 England Patriots?
T. Brady (New England Patriots), 55.9% completion, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.28 total passing EPA. D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers), 73.1% completion, +1.05 EPA per dropback, +27.29 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs New England Patriots?
D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +27.29 total EPA on Passing plays. across 26 snaps. Their top snap (+4.31 EPA): (:26) 9-D.Brees pass to 82-R.Caldwell for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
New England Patriots
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
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