Jaguars 14–38 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 2, 2016

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

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.39 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+5.44 EPA): (11:06) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 16-Ty.Williams for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Los Angeles Chargers
Final score: Los Angeles Chargers 38–14 Jacksonville Jaguars
Halftime: Jacksonville Jaguars 0–21 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Philip Rivers
Top passer: B. Bortles
Biggest EPA play: (11:06) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 16-Ty.Williams for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2016-09-18

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 38–14 on 2016-09-18. Philip Rivers posted a game-high +10.39 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Jacksonville Jaguars	0	0	0	14	0	14
Los Angeles Chargers	7	14	14	3	0	38

Scoring Map

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

JAXJacksonville Jaguars

JAX 44

JAX 45

LAC 4

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 10:17TD
Melvin Gordon
Points+6
Yard line
JAX 3
Score
0-6
(10:17) (Shotgun) 28-M.Gordon up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 10:14XP
JLJ. Lambo
Points+1
Yard line
JAX 15
Score
0-7
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 15:00TD
TBT. Benjamin
Points+6
Yard line
JAX 6
Score
0-13
(15:00) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 12-T.Benjamin for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 14:54XP
JLJ. Lambo
Points+1
Yard line
JAX 15
Score
0-14
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 9:58TD
AGA. Gates
Points+6
Yard line
JAX 2
Score
0-20
(9:58) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 9:54XP
JLJ. Lambo
Points+1
Yard line
JAX 15
Score
0-21
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 11:06TD
Philip Rivers
Points+6
Yard line
JAX 44
Score
0-27
(11:06) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 16-Ty.Williams for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 10:54XP
JLJ. Lambo
Points+1
Yard line
JAX 15
Score
0-28
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 2:57TD
TBT. Benjamin
Points+6
Yard line
JAX 45
Score
0-34
(2:57) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 12-T.Benjamin for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 2:48XP
JLJ. Lambo
Points+1
Yard line
JAX 15
Score
0-35
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q4 12:59TD
Marcedes Lewis
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 4
Score
6-35
(12:59) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short middle to 89-M.Lewis for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q4 12:54XP
Josh Myers
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
7-35
2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 7:04FG
JLJ. Lambo
Points+3
Yard line
JAX 7
Score
7-38
(7:04) 2-J.Lambo 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q4 1:12TD
Charles Grant
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
13-38
(1:12) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short middle to 30-C.Grant for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q4 1:04XP
Josh Myers
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
14-38
2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +10.39 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
2T. Benjamin · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +9.42 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
3Ty. Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.14 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
4Charles Grant · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.86 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.86 EPA/play
5Juanyeh Thomas · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.34 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
6Matt Lee · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.18 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
7Alton Robinson · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
8D. Woodhead · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +1.40 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.47 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 (+10.39) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.

Philip Rivers's top snap (+5.44 EPA): (11:06) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 16-Ty.Williams for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

B. Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 57 dropbacks · 54.4% completion · -1.8% CPOE · -0.10 EPA/play · -5.93 total EPA
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 31 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · +8.4% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +10.39 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Jacksonville Jaguars	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.147	+0.179
Offensive success rate	42.2%	50.6%
Pass EPA/play	-0.104	+0.295
Rush EPA/play	-0.134	+0.016
Defensive EPA/play	-0.179	+0.147
Defensive success rate	49.4%	57.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs -0.15), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Jacksonville Jaguars: -0.15 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: +0.18 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)

Jacksonville Jaguars: 12 drives, -12.18 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, +15.25 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 — Melvin Gordon (Q1 10:17)
Los Angeles Chargers — T. Benjamin (Philip Rivers pass) (Q2 15:00)
Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (Philip Rivers pass) (Q2 9:58)
Los Angeles Chargers — Philip Rivers (Q3 11:06)
Los Angeles Chargers — T. Benjamin (Philip Rivers pass) (Q3 2:57)
Jacksonville Jaguars — Marcedes Lewis (B. Bortles pass) (Q4 12:59)
Jacksonville Jaguars — Charles Grant (B. Bortles pass) (Q4 1:12)

Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — J. Lambo (Q4 7:04)

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 JAX 3 (Q1 10:17) — (10:17) (Shotgun) 28-M.Gordon up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q1 10:14) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the JAX 6 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 12-T.Benjamin for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q2 14:54) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the JAX 2 (Q2 9:58) — (9:58) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q2 9:54) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the JAX 44 (Q3 11:06) — (11:06) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 16-Ty.Williams for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q3 10:54) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the JAX 45 (Q3 2:57) — (2:57) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 12-T.Benjamin for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q3 2:48) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser..

The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 14–3. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the LAC 4 (Q4 12:59) — (12:59) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short middle to 89-M.Lewis for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 12:54) — 2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the JAX 7 (Q4 7:04) — (7:04) 2-J.Lambo 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the LAC 15 (Q4 1:12) — (1:12) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short middle to 30-C.Grant for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 1:04) — 2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 11:52) — (11:52) 28-M.Gordon right end to JAX 26 for 21 yards (39-T.Gipson, 37-J.Cyprien). [WPA +8.4% · EPA +1.63]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 3:40) — (3:40) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short middle intended for 11-M.Lee INTERCEPTED by 26-C.Hayward at JAX 32. 26-C.Hayward to JAX 34 for -2 yards (11-M.Lee). [WPA -7.0% · EPA -3.23]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 11:07) — (11:07) (Shotgun) 39-D.Woodhead right tackle to JAX 3 for 23 yards (51-P.Posluszny). [WPA +4.9% · EPA +1.84]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 2:15) — (2:15) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates to JAX 21 for 7 yards (51-P.Posluszny, 31-D.House). [WPA +3.8% · EPA +1.17]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 3:01) — (3:01) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass deep left intended for 13-R.Greene INTERCEPTED by 26-C.Hayward at LAC 0. 26-C.Hayward ran ob at LAC 31 for 31 yards (60-A.Cann). [WPA -3.8% · EPA -4.39]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 11:06) — (11:06) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 16-Ty.Williams for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.5% · EPA +5.44]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 5:22) — (5:22) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at JAX 9 for -4 yards (91-Y.Ngakoue). FUMBLES (91-Y.Ngakoue), RECOVERED by JAX-37-J.Cyprien at JAX 6. 37-J.Cyprien to JAX 6 for no gain (15-D.Inman). [WPA -3.1% · EPA -5.04]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 2:57) — (2:57) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 12-T.Benjamin for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +4.47]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 3:01) — (3:01) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass deep left intended for 13-R.Greene INTERCEPTED by 26-C.Hayward at LAC 0. 26-C.Hayward ran ob at LAC 31 for 31 yards (60-A.Cann). [WPA -3.8% · EPA -4.39]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 10:17 · JAX 3 · Score 0-6
(10:17) (Shotgun) 28-M.Gordon up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 10:14 · JAX 15 · Score 0-7
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · JAX 6 · Score 0-13
(15:00) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 12-T.Benjamin for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 14:54 · JAX 15 · Score 0-14
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 9:58 · JAX 2 · Score 0-20
(9:58) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 9:54 · JAX 15 · Score 0-21
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 11:06 · JAX 44 · Score 0-27
(11:06) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 16-Ty.Williams for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 10:54 · JAX 15 · Score 0-28
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 2:57 · JAX 45 · Score 0-34
(2:57) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 12-T.Benjamin for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 2:48 · JAX 15 · Score 0-35
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 12:59 · LAC 4 · Score 6-35
(12:59) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short middle to 89-M.Lewis for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 12:54 · LAC 15 · Score 7-35
2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 7:04 · JAX 7 · Score 7-38
(7:04) 2-J.Lambo 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 1:12 · LAC 15 · Score 13-38
(1:12) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short middle to 30-C.Grant for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 1:04 · LAC 15 · Score 14-38
2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman.

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).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2016-09-18?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 38-14 in Week 2, 2016.

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

Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 14, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 14, Los Angeles Chargers 38.

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

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Gordon (Q1 10:17) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — T. Benjamin (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 15:00) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 9:58) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — P. Rivers (Q3 11:06) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — T. Benjamin (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 2:57) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Lewis (B. Bortles pass) (Q4 12:59) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — C. Grant (B. Bortles pass) (Q4 1:12) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — J. Lambo (Q4 7:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

B. Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars), 54.4% completion, -1.8% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -5.93 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 54.8% completion, +8.4% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +10.39 total passing EPA.

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

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.39 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+5.44 EPA): (11:06) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 16-Ty.Williams for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

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