Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 21–20 New York Giants
- Halftime
- Tied 7–7 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- E. Manning
- Top passer
- Philip Rivers
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:30) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle intended for 80-M.Floyd INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Thomas at …
- Game date
- 2009-11-08
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the New York Giants 21–20 on 2009-11-08. E. Manning posted a game-high +8.97 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
 New York Giants | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LACLos Angeles Chargers(15:00) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 83-V.Jackson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(4:28) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 12-S.Smith for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(4:00) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 88-K.Wilson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(14:14) 9-L.Tynes 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(9:09) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 89-K.Boss for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC-74-J.Cesaire, Defensive Offside, declined.
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(2:11) 9-L.Tynes 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
NYGNew York GiantsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 15:00TD VJV. JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 10
- Score
- 6-0
(15:00) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 83-V.Jackson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 14:55XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 7-0
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 4:28TD Points+6
- Yard line
- LAC 6
- Score
- 7-6
(4:28) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 12-S.Smith for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 4:20XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 7-7
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 4:00TD KWKole WilsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 13-7
(4:00) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 88-K.Wilson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 3:51XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 14-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 14:14FG LTL. TynesPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 19
- Score
- 14-10
(14:14) 9-L.Tynes 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 9:09TD KBK. BossPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 8
- Score
- 14-16
(9:09) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 89-K.Boss for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC-74-J.Cesaire, Defensive Offside, declined.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 8:58XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 14-17
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 2:11FG LTL. TynesPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 4
- Score
- 14-20
(2:11) 9-L.Tynes 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 0:29TD VJV. JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 18
- Score
- 20-20
(:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 0:21XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 21-20
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).
- 1E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +8.97 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 2V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +8.24 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
- 3Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +5.05 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 4Shi Smith · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.77 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 5M. Manningham · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.09 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 6K. Boss · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.09 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 7H. Nicks · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.98 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 8
Dyontae Johnson · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.70 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.70 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
E. Manning — NYG · Passing
E. Manning posted the highest total EPA (+8.97) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.22 EPA per play.
E. Manning's top snap (+2.94 EPA): (8:36) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 12-S.Smith pushed ob at LAC 25 for 19 yards (27-P.Oliver, 28-S.Gregory).
Biggest single play (-6.23 EPA): Philip Rivers — (3:30) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle intended for 80-M.Floyd INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Thomas at LAC 37. 24-T.Thomas to LAC 4 for 33 yards (73-M.McNeill, 22-J.Hester).
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) · 41 dropbacks · 58.5% completion · +7.6% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +5.05 total EPA
- E. Manning (New York Giants) · 40 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +10.1% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +8.97 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.012 | -0.029 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.1% | 46.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.123 | +0.224 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.457 | -0.269 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.029 | +0.012 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.0% | 54.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers -0.01, New York Giants -0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: -0.01 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: -0.03 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, -0.82 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 11 drives, -2.51 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — V. Jackson (Philip Rivers pass)
- New York Giants — Shi Smith (E. Manning pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Kole Wilson (Philip Rivers pass)
- New York Giants — K. Boss (E. Manning pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — V. Jackson (Philip Rivers pass)
Field goals
- New York Giants — L. Tynes
- New York Giants — L. Tynes
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NYG 10 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 83-V.Jackson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 14:55) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; New York Giants found the end zone from the LAC 6 (Q2 4:28) — (4:28) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 12-S.Smith for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 4:20) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NYG 2 (Q3 4:00) — (4:00) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 88-K.Wilson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 3:51) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 13–7. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the LAC 19 (Q4 14:14) — (14:14) 9-L.Tynes 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Giants found the end zone from the LAC 8 (Q4 9:09); New York Giants added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 8:58) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the LAC 4 (Q4 2:11) — (2:11) 9-L.Tynes 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NYG 18 (Q4 0:29) — (:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 0:21) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q4 0:05) — (:05) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 18 for -11 yards (56-S.Merriman).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:29) — (:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 3:30) — (3:30) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle intended for 80-M.Floyd INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Thomas at LAC 37. 24-T.Thomas to LAC 4 for 33 yards (73-M.McNeill, 22-J.Hester).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:50) — (:50) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 43-D.Sproles to NYG 18 for 21 yards (52-M.Boley).
- New York Giants (Q4 4:06) — (4:06) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 33 for -8 yards (56-S.Merriman).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 3:30) — (3:30) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle intended for 80-M.Floyd INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Thomas at LAC 37. 24-T.Thomas to LAC 4 for 33 yards (73-M.McNeill, 22-J.Hester).
- New York Giants (Q1 7:53) — (7:53) (Field Goal formation) 18-J.Feagles up the middle to LAC 29 for -8 yards (95-S.Phillips). FUMBLES (95-S.Phillips), RECOVERED by LAC-56-S.Merriman at LAC 29. 56-S.Merriman to LAC 29 for no gain
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:29) — (:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q2 8:36) — (8:36) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 12-S.Smith pushed ob at LAC 25 for 19 yards (27-P.Oliver, 28-S.Gregory).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · NYG 10 · Score 6-0
(15:00) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 83-V.Jackson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 14:55 · NYG 2 · Score 7-0
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 4:28 · LAC 6 · Score 7-6
(4:28) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 12-S.Smith for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 4:20 · LAC 2 · Score 7-7
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 4:00 · NYG 2 · Score 13-7
(4:00) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 88-K.Wilson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 3:51 · NYG 2 · Score 14-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 14:14 · LAC 19 · Score 14-10
(14:14) 9-L.Tynes 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 9:09 · LAC 8 · Score 14-16
(9:09) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 89-K.Boss for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC-74-J.Cesaire, Defensive Offside, declined. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 8:58 · LAC 2 · Score 14-17
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 2:11 · LAC 4 · Score 14-20
(2:11) 9-L.Tynes 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 0:29 · NYG 18 · Score 20-20
(:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 0:21 · NYG 2 · Score 21-20
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- E. Manning (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Philip Rivers (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs New York Giants on 2009-11-08?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the New York Giants 21-20 in Week 9, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs New York Giants?
Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 7, New York Giants 7; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 7, New York Giants 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 7, New York Giants 13; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 21, New York Giants 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs New York Giants?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — V. Jackson (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 15:00) New York Giants touchdown — S. Smith (E. Manning pass) (Q2 4:28) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Wilson (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 4:00) New York Giants touchdown — K. Boss (E. Manning pass) (Q4 9:09) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — V. Jackson (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 0:29) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q4 14:14, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q4 2:11, 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 York Giants?
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 58.5% completion, +7.6% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +5.05 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 62.5% completion, +10.1% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +8.97 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs New York Giants?
E. Manning (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.97 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+2.94 EPA): (8:36) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 12-S.Smith pushed ob at LAC 25 for 19 yards (27-P.Oliver, 28-S.Gregory)..
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs New York Giants a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 21-20 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W
New York Giants
Entered 5-3 Now 5-4 L
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