Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Jets
- Final score
- New York Jets 17–14 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- New York Jets 0–7 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- V. Jackson
- Top passer
- Philip Rivers
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:26) 23-S.Greene up the middle for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2010-01-17
Game summary
The New York Jets beat the Los Angeles Chargers 17–14 on 2010-01-17, overcoming Los Angeles Chargers's 7–0 halftime lead. V. Jackson posted a game-high +4.37 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets(12:22) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 88-K.Wilson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(10:49) 3-J.Feely 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens.
(13:42) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 81-D.Keller for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens.
(7:26) 23-S.Greene up the middle for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens.
(2:20) 17-P.Rivers up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles ChargersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 12:22TD KWKole WilsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 13
- Score
- 0-6
(12:22) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 88-K.Wilson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 12:17XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 0-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 10:49FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 28
- Score
- 3-7
(10:49) 3-J.Feely 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 13:42TD DKD. KellerPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 9-7
(13:42) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 81-D.Keller for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 13:35XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 10-7
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 7:26TD SGS. GreenePoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 53
- Score
- 16-7
(7:26) 23-S.Greene up the middle for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 7:17XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 17-7
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 2:20TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 17-13
(2:20) 17-P.Rivers up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 2:14XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 17-14
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).
- 1V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.37 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 2A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.85 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 3Kole Wilson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.54 EPA/play
- 4Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +2.48 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 5J. Hester · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 6Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +0.91 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 7S. Greene · New York Jets · Rushing · +0.63 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
- 8D. Keller · New York Jets · Receiving · +0.42 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.07 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 (+4.37) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.49 EPA per play.
V. Jackson's top snap (+2.70 EPA): (2:42) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 83-V.Jackson to NYJ 1 for 12 yards (57-B.Scott).
Biggest single play (+4.92 EPA): S. Greene — (7:26) 23-S.Greene up the middle for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 43 dropbacks · 62.8% completion · +9.2% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +2.48 total EPA
- M. Sanchez (New York Jets) · 24 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -3.6% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -2.97 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.061 | -0.125 |
| Offensive success rate | 33.7% | 39.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.124 | +0.058 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.087 | -0.323 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.125 | +0.061 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.5% | 66.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Jets generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: -0.06 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: -0.12 EPA/play (24th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 13 drives, -10.12 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 13 drives, -5.03 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — Kole Wilson (Philip Rivers pass)
- New York Jets — D. Keller (M. Sanchez pass)
- New York Jets — S. Greene
- Los Angeles Chargers — Philip Rivers
Field goals
- New York Jets — J. Feely
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NYJ 13 (Q2 12:22) — (12:22) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 88-K.Wilson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 12:17) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the LAC 28 (Q3 10:49) — (10:49) 3-J.Feely 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 14–7. New York Jets found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q4 13:42) — (13:42) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 81-D.Keller for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 13:35) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens.; New York Jets found the end zone from the LAC 53 (Q4 7:26) — (7:26) 23-S.Greene up the middle for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 7:17) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q4 2:20) — (2:20) 17-P.Rivers up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 2:14) — 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 (Q3 0:12) — (:12) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 36-J.Leonhard at LAC 27. 36-J.Leonhard to LAC 16 for 11 yards (61-N.Hardwick).
- New York Jets (Q4 7:26) — (7:26) 23-S.Greene up the middle for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q3 6:47) — (6:47) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep right intended for 17-B.Edwards INTERCEPTED by 23-Q.Jammer (28-S.Gregory) [27-P.Oliver] at LAC 38. 23-Q.Jammer to NYJ 38 for 24 yards (89-J.Cotchery).
- New York Jets (Q4 13:42) — (13:42) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 81-D.Keller for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 4:36) — (4:36) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Revis at NYJ 17. 24-D.Revis to NYJ 23 for 6 yards (61-N.Hardwick).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q4 7:26) — (7:26) 23-S.Greene up the middle for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q3 6:47) — (6:47) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep right intended for 17-B.Edwards INTERCEPTED by 23-Q.Jammer (28-S.Gregory) [27-P.Oliver] at LAC 38. 23-Q.Jammer to NYJ 38 for 24 yards (89-J.Cotchery).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 0:12) — (:12) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 36-J.Leonhard at LAC 27. 36-J.Leonhard to LAC 16 for 11 yards (61-N.Hardwick).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 4:42) — (4:42) 10-N.Kaeding 40 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 12:22 · NYJ 13 · Score 0-6
(12:22) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 88-K.Wilson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 12:17 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 10:49 · LAC 28 · Score 3-7
(10:49) 3-J.Feely 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 13:42 · LAC 2 · Score 9-7
(13:42) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 81-D.Keller for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 13:35 · LAC 2 · Score 10-7
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 7:26 · LAC 53 · Score 16-7
(7:26) 23-S.Greene up the middle for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 7:17 · LAC 2 · Score 17-7
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 2:20 · NYJ 1 · Score 17-13
(2:20) 17-P.Rivers up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 2:14 · NYJ 2 · Score 17-14
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.
- New York Jets earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- V. Jackson (Los Angeles Chargers) 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 New York Jets vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2010-01-17?
The New York Jets beat the Los Angeles Chargers 17-14 in Wild Card, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q2: New York Jets 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q3: New York Jets 3, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: New York Jets 14, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Final: New York Jets 17, Los Angeles Chargers 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Wilson (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 12:22) New York Jets touchdown — D. Keller (M. Sanchez pass) (Q4 13:42) New York Jets touchdown — S. Greene (Q4 7:26) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — P. Rivers (Q4 2:20) New York Jets field goal — J. Feely (Q3 10:49, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 62.8% completion, +9.2% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.48 total passing EPA. M. Sanchez (New York Jets), 50.0% completion, -3.6% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -2.97 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Los Angeles Chargers?
V. Jackson (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.37 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+2.70 EPA): (2:42) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 83-V.Jackson to NYJ 1 for 12 yards (57-B.Scott)..
Was New York Jets vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New York Jets won 17-14 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 10-7 Now 11-7 W
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 13-3 Now 13-4 L
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