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NFL · Week 13 · December 5, 2011 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 2011 Week 13 Recap

Chargers defeat Jaguars 38–14 in Week 13

Philip Rivers led Fantasy Impact as Chargers prevailed in a 38–14 Week 13 finish.

Los Angeles Chargers 38 5–7 Winner
Final 38–14
Jacksonville Jaguars 14 3–9
Winner
Los Angeles Chargers
Final score
38–14
Halftime
Los Angeles Chargers 24–14 Jacksonville Jaguars
Top passer
Blaine Gabbert
FantasyHQ MVP
Philip Rivers
Game date
December 5, 2011

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

  • Philip Rivers
    Philip Rivers 22/31 · 294 YDS · 3 TD +18.1 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Floyd 4 REC · 108 YDS · 1 TD +11.6 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Gates 6 REC · 70 YDS +6.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • M.Jones-Drew 6 REC · 91 YDS · 1 TD +5.5 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Shorts 1 REC · 5 YDS · 1 TD +2.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Marcedes Lewis
    Marcedes Lewis 3 REC · 27 YDS +1.7 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Los Angeles Chargers
Final score
Los Angeles Chargers 38–14 Jacksonville Jaguars
Halftime
Los Angeles Chargers 24–14 Jacksonville Jaguars at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Philip Rivers
Top passer
Blaine Gabbert
Biggest EPA play
(11:07) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Harris Aborted. 48-J.Cain FUMBLES at LAC 30, recovered …
Game date
2011-12-05

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 38–14 on 2011-12-05. Philip Rivers posted a game-high +18.13 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Los Angeles Chargers101477038
Jacksonville Jaguars01400014

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

LACLos Angeles Chargers
JAXJacksonville Jaguars

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 6:56TD
    MTM. Tolbert

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 13
    Score
    6-0

    (6:56) 35-M.Tolbert up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 6:51XP
    NNN. Novak

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    7-0

    (Kick formation) 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

  3. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 0:44FG
    NNN. Novak

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 11
    Score
    10-0

    (:44) (Field Goal formation) 9-N.Novak 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

  4. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 8:01TD
    MJM. Jones-Drew

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 9
    Score
    10-6

    (8:01) 11-B.Gabbert pass short right to 32-M.Jones-Drew for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 7:55XP
    JSJ. Scobee

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    10-7

    (Kick formation) 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  6. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 2:38TD
    CSC. Shorts

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 5
    Score
    10-13

    (2:38) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass short right to 84-C.Shorts for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC-23-Q.Jammer, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.

  7. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 2:32XP
    JSJ. Scobee

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    10-14

    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  8. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 1:33TD
    VBV. Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 22
    Score
    16-14

    (1:33) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 86-V.Brown for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 1:26XP
    NNN. Novak

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    17-14

    (Kick formation) 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

  10. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 0:23TD
    VJV. Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 35
    Score
    23-14

    (:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 0:16XP
    NNN. Novak

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    24-14

    (Kick formation) 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

  12. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q3 12:14TD
    MFM. Floyd

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 52
    Score
    30-14

    (12:14) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 80-M.Floyd for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q3 12:04XP
    NNN. Novak

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    31-14

    (Kick formation) 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

  14. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 10:57TD
    RMR. Mathews

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 31
    Score
    37-14

    (10:57) 24-R.Mathews left end for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 10:48XP
    NNN. Novak

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    38-14

    (Kick formation) 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Philip RiversPhilip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +18.13 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
  2. 2M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +11.61 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.90 EPA/play
  3. 3A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.39 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
  4. 4R. Mathews · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +6.10 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  5. 5M. Jones-Drew · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +5.47 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
  6. 6V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.23 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
  7. 7V. Brown · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.26 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play
  8. 8C. Shorts · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.93 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.93 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Philip Rivers

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Philip Rivers — LAC · Passing

Philip Rivers posted the highest total EPA (+18.13) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.58 EPA per play.

Philip Rivers's top snap (+4.96 EPA): (:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.00 EPA): Nick Harris — (11:07) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Harris Aborted. 48-J.Cain FUMBLES at LAC 30, recovered by JAX-2-N.Harris at JAX 31. 2-N.Harris to JAX 31 for no gain (71-A.Garay).

Quarterback report card

Blaine Gabbert led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Blaine GabbertBlaine Gabbert (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 41 dropbacks · 46.3% completion · -10.8% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -1.00 total EPA
  • Philip RiversPhilip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 31 dropbacks · 71.0% completion · +20.4% CPOE · +0.58 EPA/play · +18.13 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLos Angeles ChargersJacksonville Jaguars
Offensive EPA/play+0.291-0.059
Offensive success rate45.8%44.7%
Pass EPA/play+0.585-0.024
Rush EPA/play+0.271-0.205
Defensive EPA/play+0.059-0.291
Defensive success rate55.3%54.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.29 vs -0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Los Angeles Chargers: +0.29 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: -0.06 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 11 drives, -4.99 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, +20.95 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Los Angeles Chargers — M. Tolbert (Q1 6:56)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Jones-Drew (Blaine Gabbert pass) (Q2 8:01)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — C. Shorts (Blaine Gabbert pass) (Q2 2:38)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — V. Brown (Philip Rivers pass) (Q2 1:33)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — V. Jackson (Philip Rivers pass) (Q2 0:23)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — M. Floyd (Philip Rivers pass) (Q3 12:14)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — R. Mathews (Q4 10:57)

Field goals

  • Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak (Q1 0:44)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the JAX 13 (Q1 6:56) — (6:56) 35-M.Tolbert up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 6:51) — (Kick formation) 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the JAX 11 (Q1 0:44) — (:44) (Field Goal formation) 9-N.Novak 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the LAC 9 (Q2 8:01) — (8:01) 11-B.Gabbert pass short right to 32-M.Jones-Drew for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 7:55) — (Kick formation) 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q2 2:38); Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 2:32) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the JAX 22 (Q2 1:33) — (1:33) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 86-V.Brown for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 1:26) — (Kick formation) 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the JAX 35 (Q2 0:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 0:16) — (Kick formation) 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the JAX 52 (Q3 12:14) — (12:14) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 80-M.Floyd for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q3 12:04) — (Kick formation) 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the JAX 31 (Q4 10:57) — (10:57) 24-R.Mathews left end for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 10:48) — (Kick formation) 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 3:45) — (3:45) 11-B.Gabbert pass short middle to 32-M.Jones-Drew to LAC 4 for 48 yards (32-E.Weddle). [WPA +13.2% · EPA +4.31]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 1:44) — (1:44) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 85-A.Gates pushed ob at JAX 22 for 23 yards (31-A.Youboty) [94-J.Mincey]. [WPA +12.4% · EPA +2.17]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 0:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.1% · EPA +4.96]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 2:57) — (2:57) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 80-M.Floyd ran ob at JAX 19 for 27 yards. [WPA +10.8% · EPA +3.70]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 1:08) — (1:08) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass deep left intended for 80-M.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 32-E.Weddle at LAC 41. 32-E.Weddle to LAC 41 for no gain (80-M.Thomas). [WPA -10.7% · EPA -2.46]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 11:07) — (11:07) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Harris Aborted. 48-J.Cain FUMBLES at LAC 30, recovered by JAX-2-N.Harris at JAX 31. 2-N.Harris to JAX 31 for no gain (71-A.Garay). [WPA -1.3% · EPA -5.00]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 0:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.1% · EPA +4.96]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 12:14) — (12:14) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 80-M.Floyd for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +3.9% · EPA +4.89]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 3:45) — (3:45) 11-B.Gabbert pass short middle to 32-M.Jones-Drew to LAC 4 for 48 yards (32-E.Weddle). [WPA +13.2% · EPA +4.31]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 6:56 · JAX 13 · Score 6-0
    (6:56) 35-M.Tolbert up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 6:51 · JAX 2 · Score 7-0
    (Kick formation) 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  3. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 0:44 · JAX 11 · Score 10-0
    (:44) (Field Goal formation) 9-N.Novak 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  4. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 8:01 · LAC 9 · Score 10-6
    (8:01) 11-B.Gabbert pass short right to 32-M.Jones-Drew for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 7:55 · LAC 2 · Score 10-7
    (Kick formation) 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  6. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 2:38 · LAC 5 · Score 10-13
    (2:38) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass short right to 84-C.Shorts for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC-23-Q.Jammer, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
  7. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 2:32 · LAC 2 · Score 10-14
    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  8. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 1:33 · JAX 22 · Score 16-14
    (1:33) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 86-V.Brown for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 1:26 · JAX 2 · Score 17-14
    (Kick formation) 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  10. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 0:23 · JAX 35 · Score 23-14
    (:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 0:16 · JAX 2 · Score 24-14
    (Kick formation) 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  12. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 12:14 · JAX 52 · Score 30-14
    (12:14) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 80-M.Floyd for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 12:04 · JAX 2 · Score 31-14
    (Kick formation) 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  14. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 10:57 · JAX 31 · Score 37-14
    (10:57) 24-R.Mathews left end for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 10:48 · JAX 2 · Score 38-14
    (Kick formation) 9-N.Novak 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.

  • Los Angeles Chargers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Blaine Gabbert (JAX) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Philip Rivers (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Jacksonville Jaguars on 2011-12-05?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 38-14 in Week 13, 2011.

What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 10, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 14, Jacksonville Jaguars 14; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 38, Jacksonville Jaguars 14.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Tolbert (Q1 6:56) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Jones-Drew (B. Gabbert pass) (Q2 8:01) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — C. Shorts (B. Gabbert pass) (Q2 2:38) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — V. Brown (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 1:33) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — V. Jackson (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 0:23) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Floyd (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 12:14) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — R. Mathews (Q4 10:57) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q1 0:44, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Blaine Gabbert (Jacksonville Jaguars), 46.3% completion, -10.8% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -1.00 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 71.0% completion, +20.4% CPOE, +0.58 EPA per dropback, +18.13 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.13 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+4.96 EPA): (:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 4-7 Now 5-7 W

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 3-8 Now 3-9 L