Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 35–21 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 7–20 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- Philip Rivers
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:27) 35-M.Tolbert up the middle to NE 37 for -3 yards (51-J.Mayo). FUMBLES (51-J.Mayo),…
- Game date
- 2011-09-18
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Los Angeles Chargers 35–21 on 2011-09-18. T. Brady posted a game-high +23.93 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 29 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
 New England Patriots | 7 | 13 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LACLos Angeles Chargers(6:22) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 81-A.Hernandez for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(2:59) (Shotgun) 24-R.Mathews left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(13:23) 3-S.Gostkowski 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(2:52) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LAC-32-E.Weddle, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(:01) 3-S.Gostkowski 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(13:39) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 83-V.Jackson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(8:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
shotgun TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 39-D.Woodhead rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(5:47) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. The Replay Assistant challenged the too many players on field ruling, and the play was Upheld.
(2:00) 42-B.Green-Ellis left tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 6:22TD AHA. HernandezPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 14
- Score
- 0-6
(6:22) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 81-A.Hernandez for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 6:16XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 2:59TD RMR. MathewsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 10
- Score
- 6-7
(2:59) (Shotgun) 24-R.Mathews left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 2:55XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 7-7
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 13:23FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 4
- Score
- 7-10
(13:23) 3-S.Gostkowski 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 2:52TD RGR. GronkowskiPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 10
- Score
- 7-16
(2:52) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LAC-32-E.Weddle, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 2:49XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 7-17
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:01FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 29
- Score
- 7-20
(:01) 3-S.Gostkowski 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 13:39TD VJV. JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 3
- Score
- 13-20
(13:39) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 83-V.Jackson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 13:33XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 14-20
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 8:44TD RGR. GronkowskiPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 17
- Score
- 14-26
(8:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 8:40Safety DWD. WoodheadPoints+2
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 14-28
shotgun TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 39-D.Woodhead rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 5:47TD VJV. JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 26
- Score
- 20-28
(5:47) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 5:40XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 21-28
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. The Replay Assistant challenged the too many players on field ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 2:00TD BGB. Green-EllisPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 16
- Score
- 21-34
(2:00) 42-B.Green-Ellis left tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 1:54XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 21-35
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +23.93 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 2Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +19.19 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 3V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +13.93 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 4D. Branch · New England Patriots · Receiving · +7.63 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 5R. Gronkowski · New England Patriots · Receiving · +6.50 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 6M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.73 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.86 EPA/play
- 7M. Tolbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.83 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 8A. Hernandez · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.00 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.50 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
T. Brady — NE · Passing
T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+23.93) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.54 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (+2.72 EPA): (9:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 84-D.Branch pushed ob at LAC 29 for 33 yards (23-Q.Jammer). NE 84-Branch 11th career 100-yard game.
Biggest single play (-5.04 EPA): M. Tolbert — (10:27) 35-M.Tolbert up the middle to NE 37 for -3 yards (51-J.Mayo). FUMBLES (51-J.Mayo), RECOVERED by NE-50-R.Ninkovich at NE 39.
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) · 48 dropbacks · 60.4% completion · +10.8% CPOE · +0.40 EPA/play · +19.19 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 44 dropbacks · 70.5% completion · +13.9% CPOE · +0.54 EPA/play · +23.93 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.141 | +0.297 |
| Offensive success rate | 59.0% | 56.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.400 | +0.544 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.326 | +0.003 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.297 | -0.141 |
| Defensive success rate | 44.0% | 41.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.30 vs +0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.14 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: +0.30 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 9 drives, +11.67 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 10 drives, +24.91 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 — A. Hernandez (T. Brady pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — R. Mathews
- New England Patriots — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — V. Jackson (Philip Rivers pass)
- New England Patriots — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — V. Jackson (Philip Rivers pass)
- New England Patriots — B. Green-Ellis
Field goals
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the LAC 14 (Q1 6:22) — (6:22) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 81-A.Hernandez for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 6:16) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NE 10 (Q1 2:59) — (2:59) (Shotgun) 24-R.Mathews left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 2:55) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 13–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the LAC 4 (Q2 13:23) — (13:23) 3-S.Gostkowski 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the LAC 10 (Q2 2:52); New England Patriots added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 2:49) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the LAC 29 (Q2 0:01) — (:01) 3-S.Gostkowski 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 15–14. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NE 3 (Q4 13:39) — (13:39) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 83-V.Jackson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 13:33) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the LAC 17 (Q4 8:44) — (8:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots registered a safety from the LAC 2 (Q4 8:40) — shotgun TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 39-D.Woodhead rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NE 26 (Q4 5:47) — (5:47) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 5:40); New England Patriots found the end zone from the LAC 16 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 42-B.Green-Ellis left tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 1:54) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 8:17) — (8:17) 69-T.Green reported in as eligible. 35-M.Tolbert right tackle to NE 1 for no gain (51-J.Mayo).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 10:27) — (10:27) 35-M.Tolbert up the middle to NE 37 for -3 yards (51-J.Mayo). FUMBLES (51-J.Mayo), RECOVERED by NE-50-R.Ninkovich at NE 39.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 11:50) — (11:50) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 83-V.Jackson to NE 26 for 28 yards (24-K.Arrington).
- New England Patriots (Q1 0:24) — (:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 84-D.Branch to LAC 28 for 17 yards (31-B.Sanders). LAC-95-S.Phillips was injured during the play.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 0:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 35-M.Tolbert INTERCEPTED by 75-V.Wilfork at NE 35. 75-V.Wilfork to LAC 29 for 36 yards (35-M.Tolbert). PENALTY on NE-32-D.McCourty, Illegal Bl
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 10:27) — (10:27) 35-M.Tolbert up the middle to NE 37 for -3 yards (51-J.Mayo). FUMBLES (51-J.Mayo), RECOVERED by NE-50-R.Ninkovich at NE 39.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 4:42) — (4:42) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 31-S.Brown at NE 7. 31-S.Brown to NE 9 for 2 yards (35-M.Tolbert).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:09) — (1:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LAC 32 for -6 yards (95-M.Anderson). FUMBLES (95-M.Anderson) [95-M.Anderson], RECOVERED by NE-74-K.Love at LAC 32. 74-K.Love to LAC 32 for no gain (68
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 8:17) — (8:17) 69-T.Green reported in as eligible. 35-M.Tolbert right tackle to NE 1 for no gain (51-J.Mayo).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 6:22 · LAC 14 · Score 0-6
(6:22) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 81-A.Hernandez for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 6:16 · LAC 2 · Score 0-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 2:59 · NE 10 · Score 6-7
(2:59) (Shotgun) 24-R.Mathews left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 2:55 · NE 2 · Score 7-7
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 13:23 · LAC 4 · Score 7-10
(13:23) 3-S.Gostkowski 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 2:52 · LAC 10 · Score 7-16
(2:52) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LAC-32-E.Weddle, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 2:49 · LAC 2 · Score 7-17
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 0:01 · LAC 29 · Score 7-20
(:01) 3-S.Gostkowski 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 13:39 · NE 3 · Score 13-20
(13:39) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 83-V.Jackson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 13:33 · NE 2 · Score 14-20
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 8:44 · LAC 17 · Score 14-26
(8:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots Safety (+2) — Q4 8:40 · LAC 2 · Score 14-28
shotgun TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 39-D.Woodhead rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 5:47 · NE 26 · Score 20-28
(5:47) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 5:40 · NE 2 · Score 21-28
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. The Replay Assistant challenged the too many players on field ruling, and the play was Upheld. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · LAC 16 · Score 21-34
(2:00) 42-B.Green-Ellis left tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 1:54 · LAC 2 · Score 21-35
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
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.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Philip Rivers (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- T. Brady (NE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs New England Patriots on 2011-09-18?
The New England Patriots beat the Los Angeles Chargers 35-21 in Week 2, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 7, New England Patriots 7; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 0, New England Patriots 13; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 14, New England Patriots 15; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 21, New England Patriots 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs New England Patriots?
New England Patriots touchdown — A. Hernandez (T. Brady pass) (Q1 6:22) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — R. Mathews (Q1 2:59) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q2 2:52) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — V. Jackson (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 13:39) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q4 8:44) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — V. Jackson (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 5:47) New England Patriots touchdown — B. Green-Ellis (Q4 2:00) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 13:23, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 0:01, 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), 60.4% completion, +10.8% CPOE, +0.40 EPA per dropback, +19.19 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 70.5% completion, +13.9% CPOE, +0.54 EPA per dropback, +23.93 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs New England Patriots?
T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +23.93 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (+2.72 EPA): (9:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 84-D.Branch pushed ob at LAC 29 for 33 yards (23-Q.Jammer). NE 84-Branch 11th career 100-yard game..
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
New England Patriots
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
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