Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 23–20 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 20–6 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- P. Crayton
- Top passer
- Philip Rivers
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:58) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 38, touched at NE 38, RECOVERED by NE…
- Game date
- 2010-10-24
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Los Angeles Chargers 23–20 on 2010-10-24. P. Crayton posted a game-high +9.26 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 14 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
 Los Angeles Chargers | 6 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots
(5:32) 3-K.Brown 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(1:10) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(:23) (Shotgun) 24-R.Mathews up the middle to LAC 28 for 3 yards (96-J.Cunningham).
(:23) (Shotgun) 24-R.Mathews up the middle to LAC 28 for 3 yards (96-J.Cunningham).
(6:55) 3-S.Gostkowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(:26) 3-S.Gostkowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(6:28) 42-B.Green-Ellis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(15:00) 3-K.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(11:31) 3-S.Gostkowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(7:25) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(4:04) 35-M.Tolbert up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles ChargersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 5:32FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NE 14
- Score
- 0-3
(5:32) 3-K.Brown 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 1:10TD RGR. GronkowskiPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 1
- Score
- 6-3
(1:10) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 1:00XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 7-3
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 0:23TD RMR. MathewsPoints+7
- Yard line
- NE 75
- Score
- 7-3
(:23) (Shotgun) 24-R.Mathews up the middle to LAC 28 for 3 yards (96-J.Cunningham).
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 0:23FG RMR. MathewsPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 75
- Score
- 7-3
(:23) (Shotgun) 24-R.Mathews up the middle to LAC 28 for 3 yards (96-J.Cunningham).
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 6:55FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 22
- Score
- 10-3
(6:55) 3-S.Gostkowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:26FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 17
- Score
- 13-3
(:26) 3-S.Gostkowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 6:28TD BGB. Green-EllisPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 1
- Score
- 19-3
(6:28) 42-B.Green-Ellis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 6:25XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 20-3
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 15:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NE 10
- Score
- 20-6
(15:00) 3-K.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 11:31FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 16
- Score
- 23-6
(11:31) 3-S.Gostkowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 7:25TD AGA. GatesPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 4
- Score
- 23-12
(7:25) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 7:21XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 23-13
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 4:04TD MTM. TolbertPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 1
- Score
- 23-19
(4:04) 35-M.Tolbert up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 4:01XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 23-20
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1P. Crayton · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +9.26 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 2Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +6.20 total EPA · 53 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 3S. Ajirotutu · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.29 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play
- 4A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.28 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 5D. Sproles · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.20 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 6A. Hernandez · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.86 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 7M. Tolbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +2.43 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 8B. Green-Ellis · New England Patriots · Rushing · +2.26 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.19 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
P. Crayton — LAC · Receiving
P. Crayton posted the highest total EPA (+9.26) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.77 EPA per play.
P. Crayton's top snap (+3.32 EPA): (9:10) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 12-P.Crayton to NE 15 for 17 yards (31-B.Meriweather).
Biggest single play (-8.79 EPA): Philip Rivers — (8:58) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 38, touched at NE 38, RECOVERED by NE-50-R.Ninkovich at NE 29. 50-R.Ninkovich to LAC 8 for 63 yards (17-P.Rivers). San Diego challenged the fumble
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) · 53 dropbacks · 64.2% completion · +5.1% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +6.20 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 38 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -3.7% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -2.53 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.019 | -0.077 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.2% | 46.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.067 | +0.117 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.056 | -0.635 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.077 | +0.019 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.3% | 53.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: -0.02 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: -0.08 EPA/play (32nd percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, -6.96 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 12 drives, -1.48 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — B. Green-Ellis
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (Philip Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — M. Tolbert
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — Kyron Brown
- Los Angeles Chargers — R. Mathews
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- Los Angeles Chargers — Kyron Brown
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–6. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the NE 14 (Q1 5:32) — (5:32) 3-K.Brown 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q1 1:10) — (1:10) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 1:00) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 75 (Q1 0:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 24-R.Mathews up the middle to LAC 28 for 3 yards (96-J.Cunningham).; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the NE 75 (Q1 0:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 24-R.Mathews up the middle to LAC 28 for 3 yards (96-J.Cunningham)..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 6–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the LAC 22 (Q2 6:55) — (6:55) 3-S.Gostkowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the LAC 17 (Q2 0:26) — (:26) 3-S.Gostkowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q3 6:28) — (6:28) 42-B.Green-Ellis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 6:25) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 17–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the NE 10 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 3-K.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the LAC 16 (Q4 11:31) — (11:31) 3-S.Gostkowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NE 4 (Q4 7:25) — (7:25) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 7:21) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q4 4:04) — (4:04) 35-M.Tolbert up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 4:01) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1) — *** play under review ***
- New England Patriots (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 42-B.Green-Ellis left end to NE 48 for -1 yards (90-A.Applewhite).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 8:58) — (8:58) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 38, touched at NE 38, RECOVERED by NE-50-R.Ninkovich at NE 29. 50-R.Ninkovich to LAC 8 for 63 yards (17-P.Rivers). San Diego challenged the fumble
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:27) — (:27) 3-K.Brown 50 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates to NE 27 for 8 yards (38-S.Brown).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 8:58) — (8:58) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 38, touched at NE 38, RECOVERED by NE-50-R.Ninkovich at NE 29. 50-R.Ninkovich to LAC 8 for 63 yards (17-P.Rivers). San Diego challenged the fumble
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 9:10) — (9:10) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 12-P.Crayton to NE 15 for 17 yards (31-B.Meriweather).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 14:16) — (14:16) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 15-R.Goodman to NE 41 for 25 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by NE-36-J.Sanders at NE 41. 36-J.Sanders to NE 41 for no gain (15-R.Goodman).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 3:35) — (3:35) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 88-K.Wilson to LAC 24 for 11 yards (52-D.Fletcher). FUMBLES (52-D.Fletcher), RECOVERED by NE-51-J.Mayo at LAC 22.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 5:32 · NE 14 · Score 0-3
(5:32) 3-K.Brown 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 1:10 · LAC 1 · Score 6-3
(1:10) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 1:00 · LAC 2 · Score 7-3
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots TD (+7) — Q1 0:23 · NE 75 · Score 7-3
(:23) (Shotgun) 24-R.Mathews up the middle to LAC 28 for 3 yards (96-J.Cunningham). - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 0:23 · NE 75 · Score 7-3
(:23) (Shotgun) 24-R.Mathews up the middle to LAC 28 for 3 yards (96-J.Cunningham). - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 6:55 · LAC 22 · Score 10-3
(6:55) 3-S.Gostkowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 0:26 · LAC 17 · Score 13-3
(:26) 3-S.Gostkowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 6:28 · LAC 1 · Score 19-3
(6:28) 42-B.Green-Ellis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 6:25 · LAC 2 · Score 20-3
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · NE 10 · Score 20-6
(15:00) 3-K.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 11:31 · LAC 16 · Score 23-6
(11:31) 3-S.Gostkowski 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 7:25 · NE 4 · Score 23-12
(7:25) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 7:21 · NE 2 · Score 23-13
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 4:04 · NE 1 · Score 23-19
(4:04) 35-M.Tolbert up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 4:01 · NE 2 · Score 23-20
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- P. Crayton (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 England Patriots vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2010-10-24?
The New England Patriots beat the Los Angeles Chargers 23-20 in Week 7, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: New England Patriots 14, Los Angeles Chargers 6; Q2: New England Patriots 6, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q3: New England Patriots 7, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: New England Patriots 3, Los Angeles Chargers 17; Final: New England Patriots 23, Los Angeles Chargers 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Los Angeles Chargers?
New England Patriots touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q1 1:10) New England Patriots touchdown — B. Green-Ellis (Q3 6:28) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 7:25) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Tolbert (Q4 4:04) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — K. Brown (Q1 5:32, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — R. Mathews (Q1 0:23, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 6:55, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 0:26, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — K. Brown (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q4 11:31, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 64.2% completion, +5.1% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +6.20 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 50.0% completion, -3.7% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -2.53 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Los Angeles Chargers?
P. Crayton (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.26 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+3.32 EPA): (9:10) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 12-P.Crayton to NE 15 for 17 yards (31-B.Meriweather)..
Was New England Patriots vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New England Patriots won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L
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