Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 31–0 New York Jets
- Halftime
- New York Jets 0–21 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Philip Rivers
- Top passer
- Philip Rivers
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:05) (Shotgun) 21-C.Johnson right tackle to NYJ 20 for no gain (90-Ric. Mathews, 96-J.J…
- Game date
- 2014-10-05
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the New York Jets 31–0 on 2014-10-05. Philip Rivers posted a game-high +12.76 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +12.76 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play - 2
A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +8.58 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play - 3
M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.01 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.00 EPA/play - 4

Bryce Oliver · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.68 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play - 5
E. Royal · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.35 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play - 6

Bryce Oliver · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +3.25 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play - 7
S. Ajirotutu · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.26 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play - 8
M. Vick · New York Jets · Rushing · +1.09 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.09 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 (+12.76) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.
Philip Rivers's top snap (-5.13 EPA): (12:15) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left intended for 13-K.Allen INTERCEPTED by 24-P.Adams at NYJ 0. Touchback. The Replay Official challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the fi
Biggest single play (-5.15 EPA): Cornelius Johnson — (12:05) (Shotgun) 21-C.Johnson right tackle to NYJ 20 for no gain (90-Ric. Mathews, 96-J.Johnson). FUMBLES (90-Ric. Mathews), RECOVERED by LAC-37-J.Addae at NYJ 20. 37-J.Addae to NYJ 20 for no gain (2
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) · 34 dropbacks · 58.8% completion · +13.0% CPOE · +0.38 EPA/play · +12.76 total EPA
M. Vick (New York Jets) · 23 dropbacks · 34.8% completion · -15.6% CPOE · -0.65 EPA/play · -14.90 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.307 | +0.106 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.0% | 43.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.521 | +0.375 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.197 | -0.074 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.106 | +0.307 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.8% | 60.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.31), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: -0.31 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.11 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, +9.31 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 12 drives, -23.00 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (Philip Rivers pass)
Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (Philip Rivers pass) 
Los Angeles Chargers — Bryce Oliver 
Los Angeles Chargers — Bryce Oliver (Philip Rivers pass)
Field goals
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 NYJ 8 (Q1 7:41) — (7:41) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 7:31) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NYJ 12 (Q2 10:23); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 10:15) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NYJ 15 (Q2 0:51) — (:51) (Shotgun) 43-B.Oliver up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 0:42) — 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 NYJ 9 (Q3 6:54) — (6:54) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 43-B.Oliver for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 6:44) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the NYJ 16 (Q4 13:38) — (13:38) 9-N.Novak 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 10:32) — (10:32) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 80-M.Floyd to NYJ 26 for 49 yards (30-D.Walls).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 0:12) — (:12) 34-D.Brown up the middle to LAC 12 for 3 yards (94-D.Harrison).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 12:15) — (12:15) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left intended for 13-K.Allen INTERCEPTED by 24-P.Adams at NYJ 0. Touchback. The Replay Official challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- New York Jets (Q2 12:05) — (12:05) (Shotgun) 21-C.Johnson right tackle to NYJ 20 for no gain (90-Ric. Mathews, 96-J.Johnson). FUMBLES (90-Ric. Mathews), RECOVERED by LAC-37-J.Addae at NYJ 20. 37-J.Addae to NYJ 20 for no gain (2
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 7:41) — (7:41) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q2 12:05) — (12:05) (Shotgun) 21-C.Johnson right tackle to NYJ 20 for no gain (90-Ric. Mathews, 96-J.Johnson). FUMBLES (90-Ric. Mathews), RECOVERED by LAC-37-J.Addae at NYJ 20. 37-J.Addae to NYJ 20 for no gain (2
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 12:15) — (12:15) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left intended for 13-K.Allen INTERCEPTED by 24-P.Adams at NYJ 0. Touchback. The Replay Official challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 10:32) — (10:32) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 80-M.Floyd to NYJ 26 for 49 yards (30-D.Walls).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 2:51) — (2:51) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 43-B.Oliver to NYJ 23 for 50 yards (52-D.Harris).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 7:41 · NYJ 8 · Score 0-6
(7:41) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 7:31 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-7
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 10:23 · NYJ 12 · Score 0-13
(10:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-M.Wilkerson]. Penalty on NYJ-58-J.Babin, Defensive Holding, declined.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 10:15 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-14
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 0:51 · NYJ 15 · Score 0-20
(:51) (Shotgun) 43-B.Oliver up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 0:42 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-21
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 6:54 · NYJ 9 · Score 0-27
(6:54) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 43-B.Oliver for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 6:44 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-28
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 13:38 · NYJ 16 · Score 0-31
(13:38) 9-N.Novak 34 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.
- Philip Rivers (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- M. Vick (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2014-10-05?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the New York Jets 31-0 in Week 5, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: New York Jets 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: New York Jets 0, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Q3: New York Jets 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q4: New York Jets 0, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Final: New York Jets 0, Los Angeles Chargers 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 7:41) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 10:23) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — B. Oliver (Q2 0:51) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — B. Oliver (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 6:54) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q4 13:38, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 58.8% completion, +13.0% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +12.76 total passing EPA. M. Vick (New York Jets), 34.8% completion, -15.6% CPOE, -0.65 EPA per dropback, -14.90 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.76 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (-5.13 EPA): (12:15) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left intended for 13-K.Allen INTERCEPTED by 24-P.Adams at NYJ 0. Touchback. The Replay Official challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and t.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W