Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 37–14 New York Giants
- Halftime
- New York Giants 0–24 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Philip Rivers
- Top passer
- E. Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:24) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right intended for 82-R.Randle INTERCEPTED by 56-…
- Game date
- 2013-12-08
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the New York Giants 37–14 on 2013-12-08. Philip Rivers posted a game-high +18.47 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 | |
| 7 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 37 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +18.47 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play - 2

Kyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +8.34 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.78 EPA/play - 3
V. Cruz · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.74 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play - 4
A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.15 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play - 5
D. Woodhead · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.04 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play - 6
H. Nicks · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.66 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play - 7
V. Brown · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.01 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play - 8
R. Mathews · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.49 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
Philip Rivers — LAC · Passing
Philip Rivers posted the highest total EPA (+18.47) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.60 EPA per play.
Philip Rivers's top snap (-5.31 EPA): (14:55) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LAC 19 for 0 yards (91-J.Tuck). FUMBLES (91-J.Tuck), RECOVERED by NYG-99-C.Jenkins at LAC 18. 99-C.Jenkins to LAC 18 for no gain (17-P.Rivers).
Biggest single play (-6.42 EPA): E. Manning — (9:24) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right intended for 82-R.Randle INTERCEPTED by 56-D.Butler (29-S.Wright) at LAC 20. 56-D.Butler to 50 for 30 yards (35-A.Brown).
Quarterback report card
E. Manning led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
E. Manning (New York Giants) · 35 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +3.5% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -5.55 total EPA
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 31 dropbacks · 67.7% completion · +12.5% CPOE · +0.60 EPA/play · +18.47 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.091 | +0.187 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.5% | 43.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.158 | +0.596 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.001 | -0.071 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.187 | +0.091 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.2% | 53.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs -0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: -0.09 EPA/play (24th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.19 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, +16.67 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 10 drives, -6.45 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Los Angeles Chargers — Kyle Allen (Philip Rivers pass) 
Los Angeles Chargers — Kyle Allen (Philip Rivers pass)
Los Angeles Chargers — D. Woodhead (Philip Rivers pass)
New York Giants — P. Hillis
Los Angeles Chargers — R. Mathews
New York Giants — B. Myers (E. Manning pass)
Field goals
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NYG 43 (Q1 8:26); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 8:18) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 17–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the NYG 18 (Q2 11:05) — (11:05) 9-N.Novak 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NYG 4 (Q2 3:54) — (3:54) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 13-K.Allen for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 3:49) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NYG 6 (Q2 0:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 39-D.Woodhead for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 0:19) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q3 10:52) — (10:52) 44-P.Hillis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 10:45) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q3 5:09) — (5:09) 24-R.Mathews left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 5:06) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–6. New York Giants found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 83-B.Myers for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 14:54) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the NYG 9 (Q4 7:35) — (7:35) 9-N.Novak 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the NYG 24 (Q4 3:27) — (3:27) 9-N.Novak 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q1 9:24) — (9:24) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right intended for 82-R.Randle INTERCEPTED by 56-D.Butler (29-S.Wright) at LAC 20. 56-D.Butler to 50 for 30 yards (35-A.Brown).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 8:26) — (8:26) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 13-K.Allen for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- New York Giants (Q1 10:09) — (10:09) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 88-H.Nicks to LAC 32 for 51 yards (32-E.Weddle).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 14:55) — (14:55) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LAC 19 for 0 yards (91-J.Tuck). FUMBLES (91-J.Tuck), RECOVERED by NYG-99-C.Jenkins at LAC 18. 99-C.Jenkins to LAC 18 for no gain (17-P.Rivers).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 8:38) — (8:38) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates to LAC 46 for 15 yards (24-T.Thomas) [94-M.Kiwanuka].
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q1 9:24) — (9:24) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right intended for 82-R.Randle INTERCEPTED by 56-D.Butler (29-S.Wright) at LAC 20. 56-D.Butler to 50 for 30 yards (35-A.Brown).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 14:55) — (14:55) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LAC 19 for 0 yards (91-J.Tuck). FUMBLES (91-J.Tuck), RECOVERED by NYG-99-C.Jenkins at LAC 18. 99-C.Jenkins to LAC 18 for no gain (17-P.Rivers).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 8:26) — (8:26) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 13-K.Allen for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- New York Giants (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right intended for 18-L.Murphy INTERCEPTED by 29-S.Wright at LAC 29. 29-S.Wright to NYG 30 for 41 yards (72-J.Pugh).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 8:26 · NYG 43 · Score 0-6
(8:26) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 13-K.Allen for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 8:18 · NYG 2 · Score 0-7
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 11:05 · NYG 18 · Score 0-10
(11:05) 9-N.Novak 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 3:54 · NYG 4 · Score 0-16
(3:54) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 13-K.Allen for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 3:49 · NYG 2 · Score 0-17
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 0:24 · NYG 6 · Score 0-23
(:24) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 39-D.Woodhead for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 0:19 · NYG 2 · Score 0-24
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 10:52 · LAC 1 · Score 6-24
(10:52) 44-P.Hillis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 10:45 · LAC 2 · Score 7-24
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 5:09 · NYG 1 · Score 7-30
(5:09) 24-R.Mathews left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 5:06 · NYG 2 · Score 7-31
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · LAC 5 · Score 13-31
(15:00) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 83-B.Myers for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 14:54 · LAC 2 · Score 14-31
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 7:35 · NYG 9 · Score 14-34
(7:35) 9-N.Novak 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 3:27 · NYG 24 · Score 14-37
(3:27) 9-N.Novak 43 yard field goal 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.
- E. Manning (NYG) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Philip Rivers (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2013-12-08?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the New York Giants 37-14 in Week 14, 2013.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: New York Giants 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: New York Giants 0, Los Angeles Chargers 17; Q3: New York Giants 7, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q4: New York Giants 7, Los Angeles Chargers 6; Final: New York Giants 14, Los Angeles Chargers 37.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Allen (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 8:26) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Allen (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 3:54) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Woodhead (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 0:24) New York Giants touchdown — P. Hillis (Q3 10:52) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — R. Mathews (Q3 5:09) New York Giants touchdown — B. Myers (E. Manning pass) (Q4 15:00) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q2 11:05, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q4 7:35, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q4 3:27, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Los Angeles Chargers?
E. Manning (New York Giants), 57.1% completion, +3.5% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -5.55 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 67.7% completion, +12.5% CPOE, +0.60 EPA per dropback, +18.47 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.47 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (-5.31 EPA): (14:55) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LAC 19 for 0 yards (91-J.Tuck). FUMBLES (91-J.Tuck), RECOVERED by NYG-99-C.Jenkins at LAC 18. 99-C.Jenkins to LAC 18 for no gain (17-P.River.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 5-7 Now 5-8 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 5-7 Now 6-7 W