Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Jets
- Final score
- New York Jets 27–21 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 21–10 New York Jets at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Gates
- Top passer
- M. Sanchez
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:25) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 81-D.Keller to NYJ 37 for 4 yards (56-D.Butler). F…
- Game date
- 2011-10-23
Game summary
The New York Jets beat the Los Angeles Chargers 27–21 on 2011-10-23, overcoming Los Angeles Chargers's 21–10 halftime lead. A. Gates posted a game-high +5.29 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
 New York Jets | 3 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LACLos Angeles Chargers(13:25) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 81-D.Keller to NYJ 37 for 4 yards (56-D.Butler). FUMBLES (56-D.Butler), RECOVERED by LAC-56-D.Butler at NYJ 37. 56-D.Butler for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-61-N.Hardwick, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(8:28) 2-N.Folk 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
(12:15) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-61-N.Hardwick, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(7:22) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 17-P.Burress for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
(1:22) 35-M.Tolbert right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-61-N.Hardwick, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(3:02) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left to 17-P.Burress for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
(8:44) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle to 17-P.Burress for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
(1:40) 2-N.Folk 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
NYJNew York JetsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 13:25TD DKD. KellerPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 67
- Score
- 6-0
(13:25) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 81-D.Keller to NYJ 37 for 4 yards (56-D.Butler). FUMBLES (56-D.Butler), RECOVERED by LAC-56-D.Butler at NYJ 37. 56-D.Butler for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 13:11XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 7-0
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-61-N.Hardwick, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 8:28FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 16
- Score
- 7-3
(8:28) 2-N.Folk 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 12:15TD AGA. GatesPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 13-3
(12:15) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 12:11XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 14-3
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-61-N.Hardwick, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 7:22TD PBP. BurressPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 3
- Score
- 14-9
(7:22) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 17-P.Burress for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 7:18XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 14-10
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 1:22TD MTM. TolbertPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 20-10
(1:22) 35-M.Tolbert right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 1:16XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 21-10
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-61-N.Hardwick, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 3:02TD PBP. BurressPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 4
- Score
- 21-16
(3:02) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left to 17-P.Burress for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 2:57XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 21-17
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 8:44TD PBP. BurressPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 3
- Score
- 21-23
(8:44) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle to 17-P.Burress for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 8:41XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 21-24
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 1:40FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 12
- Score
- 21-27
(1:40) 2-N.Folk 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.29 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 2R. McMichael · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.35 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
- 3M. Tolbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +3.53 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 4P. Burress · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.88 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 5M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.45 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 6J. Kerley · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.34 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 7S. Holmes · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.32 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 8R. Mathews · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +0.84 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.17 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
A. Gates — LAC · Receiving
A. Gates posted the highest total EPA (+5.29) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.76 EPA per play.
A. Gates's top snap (+2.27 EPA): (12:15) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-8.34 EPA): M. Sanchez — (13:25) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 81-D.Keller to NYJ 37 for 4 yards (56-D.Butler). FUMBLES (56-D.Butler), RECOVERED by LAC-56-D.Butler at NYJ 37. 56-D.Butler for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
M. Sanchez led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Sanchez (New York Jets) · 41 dropbacks · 43.9% completion · -1.2% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.22 total EPA
- Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 34 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · -4.9% CPOE · -0.14 EPA/play · -4.64 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.026 | +0.030 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.9% | 50.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.136 | -0.005 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.048 | +0.003 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.030 | +0.026 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.0% | 54.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New York Jets held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: -0.03 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: +0.03 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, -1.95 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 11 drives, +2.80 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 — D. Keller (M. Sanchez pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (Philip Rivers pass)
- New York Jets — P. Burress (M. Sanchez pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — M. Tolbert
- New York Jets — P. Burress (M. Sanchez pass)
- New York Jets — P. Burress (M. Sanchez pass)
Field goals
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 67 (Q1 13:25); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 13:11) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-61-N.Hardwick, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the LAC 16 (Q1 8:28) — (8:28) 2-N.Folk 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NYJ 2 (Q2 12:15) — (12:15) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 12:11) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-61-N.Hardwick, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; New York Jets found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q2 7:22) — (7:22) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 17-P.Burress for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 7:18) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q2 1:22) — (1:22) 35-M.Tolbert right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 1:16) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-61-N.Hardwick, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the LAC 4 (Q3 3:02) — (3:02) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left to 17-P.Burress for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 2:57) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q4 8:44) — (8:44) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle to 17-P.Burress for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 8:41) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the LAC 12 (Q4 1:40) — (1:40) 2-N.Folk 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 11:09) — (11:09) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Revis at NYJ 17. 24-D.Revis to LAC 19 for 64 yards (81-R.McMichael).
- New York Jets (Q1 13:25) — (13:25) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 81-D.Keller to NYJ 37 for 4 yards (56-D.Butler). FUMBLES (56-D.Butler), RECOVERED by LAC-56-D.Butler at NYJ 37. 56-D.Butler for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q1 3:55) — (3:55) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep right intended for 17-P.Burress INTERCEPTED by 32-E.Weddle at LAC -1. 32-E.Weddle pushed ob at LAC 24 for 25 yards (60-D.Ferguson).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 5:34) — (5:34) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 20-K.Wilson at NYJ 43. 20-K.Wilson pushed ob at LAC 47 for 10 yards (83-V.Jackson).
- New York Jets (Q1 6:24) — (6:24) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 81-D.Keller pushed ob at LAC 34 for 34 yards (33-D.Hughes).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q1 13:25) — (13:25) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 81-D.Keller to NYJ 37 for 4 yards (56-D.Butler). FUMBLES (56-D.Butler), RECOVERED by LAC-56-D.Butler at NYJ 37. 56-D.Butler for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 11:09) — (11:09) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Revis at NYJ 17. 24-D.Revis to LAC 19 for 64 yards (81-R.McMichael).
- New York Jets (Q1 3:55) — (3:55) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep right intended for 17-P.Burress INTERCEPTED by 32-E.Weddle at LAC -1. 32-E.Weddle pushed ob at LAC 24 for 25 yards (60-D.Ferguson).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 13:19) — (13:19) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 81-R.McMichael to NYJ 30 for 30 yards (22-B.Pool) [52-D.Harris].
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 13:25 · LAC 67 · Score 6-0
(13:25) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 81-D.Keller to NYJ 37 for 4 yards (56-D.Butler). FUMBLES (56-D.Butler), RECOVERED by LAC-56-D.Butler at NYJ 37. 56-D.Butler for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 13:11 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-0
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-61-N.Hardwick, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 8:28 · LAC 16 · Score 7-3
(8:28) 2-N.Folk 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 12:15 · NYJ 2 · Score 13-3
(12:15) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 12:11 · NYJ 2 · Score 14-3
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-61-N.Hardwick, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 7:22 · LAC 3 · Score 14-9
(7:22) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 17-P.Burress for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 7:18 · LAC 2 · Score 14-10
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 1:22 · NYJ 1 · Score 20-10
(1:22) 35-M.Tolbert right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 1:16 · NYJ 2 · Score 21-10
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-61-N.Hardwick, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 3:02 · LAC 4 · Score 21-16
(3:02) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left to 17-P.Burress for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 2:57 · LAC 2 · Score 21-17
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 8:44 · LAC 3 · Score 21-23
(8:44) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle to 17-P.Burress for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 8:41 · LAC 2 · Score 21-24
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 1:40 · LAC 12 · Score 21-27
(1:40) 2-N.Folk 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
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.
- A. Gates (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Philip Rivers (LAC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs New York Jets on 2011-10-23?
The New York Jets beat the Los Angeles Chargers 27-21 in Week 7, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs New York Jets?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 7, New York Jets 3; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 14, New York Jets 7; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 0, New York Jets 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 0, New York Jets 10; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 21, New York Jets 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs New York Jets?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Keller (M. Sanchez pass) (Q1 13:25) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 12:15) New York Jets touchdown — P. Burress (M. Sanchez pass) (Q2 7:22) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Tolbert (Q2 1:22) New York Jets touchdown — P. Burress (M. Sanchez pass) (Q3 3:02) New York Jets touchdown — P. Burress (M. Sanchez pass) (Q4 8:44) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q1 8:28, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q4 1:40, 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 Jets?
M. Sanchez (New York Jets), 43.9% completion, -1.2% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.22 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 47.1% completion, -4.9% CPOE, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -4.64 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs New York Jets?
A. Gates (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.29 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+2.27 EPA): (12:15) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs New York Jets a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. New York Jets won 27-21 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 4-1 Now 4-2 L
New York Jets
Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W
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