Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 21–12 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 9–14 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- V. Jackson
- Top passer
- Philip Rivers
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:05) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle intended for 84-B.Watson INTERCEPTED by 31-A…
- Game date
- 2008-01-20
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Los Angeles Chargers 21–12 on 2008-01-20. V. Jackson posted a game-high +8.14 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Chargers | 3 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
 New England Patriots | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LACLos Angeles Chargers(2:59) 10-N.Kaeding 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(13:53) NE 50-Vrabel eligible. 39-L.Maroney right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. NE 39-Maroney 5th straight game (including playoffs)
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
(9:16) 10-N.Kaeding 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(3:57) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 10-J.Gaffney for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE-12 Brady 14th consecutive postseason game with a TD pass, 2nd all-time (Brett Favre, 17)
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
(:12) 10-N.Kaeding 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(8:40) 10-N.Kaeding 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(12:21) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 83-W.Welker for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 2:59FG NKN. KaedingPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 8
- Score
- 3-0
(2:59) 10-N.Kaeding 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 13:53TD LML. MaroneyPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 1
- Score
- 3-6
(13:53) NE 50-Vrabel eligible. 39-L.Maroney right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. NE 39-Maroney 5th straight game (including playoffs)
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 13:48XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 3-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 9:16FG NKN. KaedingPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 5
- Score
- 6-7
(9:16) 10-N.Kaeding 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 3:57TD JGJ. GaffneyPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 12
- Score
- 6-13
(3:57) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 10-J.Gaffney for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE-12 Brady 14th consecutive postseason game with a TD pass, 2nd all-time (Brett Favre, 17)
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 3:51XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 6-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:12FG NKN. KaedingPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 22
- Score
- 9-14
(:12) 10-N.Kaeding 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 8:40FG NKN. KaedingPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 6
- Score
- 12-14
(8:40) 10-N.Kaeding 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 12:21TD WWW. WelkerPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 6
- Score
- 12-20
(12:21) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 83-W.Welker for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 12:15XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 12-21
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +8.14 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
- 2Keldric Faulk · New England Patriots · Receiving · +6.40 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 3C. Chambers · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.07 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 4W. Welker · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.94 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 5L. Maroney · New England Patriots · Rushing · +2.55 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 6J. Gaffney · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.16 EPA/play
- 7
Riley Moss · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.53 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play - 8D. Sproles · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +1.43 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.48 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
V. Jackson — LAC · Receiving
V. Jackson posted the highest total EPA (+8.14) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.36 EPA per play.
V. Jackson's top snap (+2.39 EPA): (11:26) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson to NE 49 for 18 yards (27-E.Hobbs, 31-B.Meriweather).
Biggest single play (-4.00 EPA): T. Brady — (3:05) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle intended for 84-B.Watson INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Cromartie at LAC -3. 31-A.Cromartie to LAC 4 for 7 yards (77-N.Kaczur).
Quarterback report card
Philip Rivers led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 38 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -5.4% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -6.46 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 36 dropbacks · 61.1% completion · -1.7% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.27 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.063 | +0.026 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.3% | 55.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.170 | -0.091 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.017 | +0.161 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.026 | +0.063 |
| Defensive success rate | 44.4% | 52.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: -0.06 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: +0.03 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, -4.63 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 12 drives, +2.09 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — L. Maroney
- New England Patriots — J. Gaffney (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — W. Welker (T. Brady pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the NE 8 (Q1 2:59) — (2:59) 10-N.Kaeding 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–6. New England Patriots found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q2 13:53) — (13:53) NE 50-Vrabel eligible. 39-L.Maroney right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. NE 39-Maroney 5th straight game (including playoffs); New England Patriots added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 13:48) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the NE 5 (Q2 9:16) — (9:16) 10-N.Kaeding 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the LAC 12 (Q2 3:57); New England Patriots added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 3:51) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the NE 22 (Q2 0:12) — (:12) 10-N.Kaeding 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the NE 6 (Q3 8:40) — (8:40) 10-N.Kaeding 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the LAC 6 (Q4 12:21) — (12:21) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 83-W.Welker for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 12:15) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q3 3:05) — (3:05) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle intended for 84-B.Watson INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Cromartie at LAC -3. 31-A.Cromartie to LAC 4 for 7 yards (77-N.Kaczur).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 4:48) — (4:48) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right intended for 89-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel [50-M.Vrabel] at LAC 34. 22-A.Samuel to LAC 24 for 10 yards (85-A.Gates).
- New England Patriots (Q1 5:13) — (5:13) 12-T.Brady pass deep right intended for 18-D.Stallworth INTERCEPTED by 23-Q.Jammer at NE 40. 23-Q.Jammer to NE 40 for no gain (18-D.Stallworth).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 11:29) — (11:29) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 83-V.Jackson to NE 9 for 21 yards (22-A.Samuel).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 8:40) — (8:40) 10-N.Kaeding 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q3 3:05) — (3:05) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle intended for 84-B.Watson INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Cromartie at LAC -3. 31-A.Cromartie to LAC 4 for 7 yards (77-N.Kaczur).
- New England Patriots (Q1 5:13) — (5:13) 12-T.Brady pass deep right intended for 18-D.Stallworth INTERCEPTED by 23-Q.Jammer at NE 40. 23-Q.Jammer to NE 40 for no gain (18-D.Stallworth).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 4:48) — (4:48) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right intended for 89-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel [50-M.Vrabel] at LAC 34. 22-A.Samuel to LAC 24 for 10 yards (85-A.Gates).
- New England Patriots (Q3 12:40) — (12:40) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left intended for 18-D.Stallworth INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Florence at LAC 44. 29-D.Florence to NE 49 for 7 yards (83-W.Welker).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 2:59 · NE 8 · Score 3-0
(2:59) 10-N.Kaeding 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 13:53 · LAC 1 · Score 3-6
(13:53) NE 50-Vrabel eligible. 39-L.Maroney right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. NE 39-Maroney 5th straight game (including playoffs) - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 13:48 · LAC 2 · Score 3-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 9:16 · NE 5 · Score 6-7
(9:16) 10-N.Kaeding 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 3:57 · LAC 12 · Score 6-13
(3:57) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 10-J.Gaffney for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE-12 Brady 14th consecutive postseason game with a TD pass, 2nd all-time (Brett Favre, 17) - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 3:51 · LAC 2 · Score 6-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 0:12 · NE 22 · Score 9-14
(:12) 10-N.Kaeding 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 8:40 · NE 6 · Score 12-14
(8:40) 10-N.Kaeding 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 12:21 · LAC 6 · Score 12-20
(12:21) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 83-W.Welker for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 12:15 · LAC 2 · Score 12-21
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- V. Jackson (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Philip Rivers (LAC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs New England Patriots on 2008-01-20?
The New England Patriots beat the Los Angeles Chargers 21-12 in Divisional, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 3, New England Patriots 0; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 6, New England Patriots 14; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 3, New England Patriots 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 0, New England Patriots 7; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 12, New England Patriots 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs New England Patriots?
New England Patriots touchdown — L. Maroney (Q2 13:53) New England Patriots touchdown — J. Gaffney (T. Brady pass) (Q2 3:57) New England Patriots touchdown — W. Welker (T. Brady pass) (Q4 12:21) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q1 2:59, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q2 9:16, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q2 0:12, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q3 8:40, 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?
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 50.0% completion, -5.4% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -6.46 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 61.1% completion, -1.7% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.27 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs New England Patriots?
V. Jackson (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.14 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+2.39 EPA): (11:26) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson to NE 49 for 18 yards (27-E.Hobbs, 31-B.Meriweather)..
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 13-5 Now 13-6 L
New England Patriots
Entered 17-0 Now 18-0 W
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