Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 37–21 New York Giants
- Halftime
- New York Giants 7–24 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Justin Herbert
- Top passer
- M. Glennon
- Biggest EPA play
- (:25) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle to 15-J.Guyton for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-L…
- Game date
- 2021-12-12
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the New York Giants 37–21 on 2021-12-12. Justin Herbert posted a game-high +16.72 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 21 |
 Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 37 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants
(4:48) 30-A.Ekeler left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
(1:35) 2-M.Glennon pass short right to 39-E.Penny for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-J.Bosa].
5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(12:13) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 5-J.Palmer for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
(4:19) 6-D.Hopkins 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
(:25) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle to 15-J.Guyton for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-L.Carter].
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
(9:40) 6-D.Hopkins 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
(5:10) 6-D.Hopkins 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
(9:33) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 87-J.Cook for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
(4:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Glennon pass deep right to 26-S.Barkley for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(1:27) (Shotgun) 2-M.Glennon scrambles left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 39-E.Penny rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
LACLos Angeles ChargersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 4:48TD Austin EkelerPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 1
- Score
- 0-6
(4:48) 30-A.Ekeler left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 4:44XP Dustin HopkinsPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 0-7
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 1:35TD EPE. PennyPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 3
- Score
- 6-7
(1:35) 2-M.Glennon pass short right to 39-E.Penny for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-J.Bosa].
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 1:29XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 15
- Score
- 7-7
5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 12:13TD Josh PalmerPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 12
- Score
- 7-13
(12:13) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 5-J.Palmer for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 12:07XP Dustin HopkinsPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 7-14
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 4:19FG Dustin HopkinsPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 9
- Score
- 7-17
(4:19) 6-D.Hopkins 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:25TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYG 59
- Score
- 7-23
(:25) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle to 15-J.Guyton for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-L.Carter].
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:17XP Dustin HopkinsPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 7-24
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 9:40FG Dustin HopkinsPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 10
- Score
- 7-27
(9:40) 6-D.Hopkins 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 5:10FG Dustin HopkinsPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 20
- Score
- 7-30
(5:10) 6-D.Hopkins 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 9:33TD James Cook IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 1
- Score
- 7-36
(9:33) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 87-J.Cook for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 9:28XP Dustin HopkinsPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 7-37
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 4:38TD Saquon BarkleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 18
- Score
- 13-37
(4:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Glennon pass deep right to 26-S.Barkley for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 1:27TD MGM. GlennonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 7
- Score
- 19-37
(1:27) (Shotgun) 2-M.Glennon scrambles left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 1:18Safety EPE. PennyPoints+2
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 21-37
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 39-E.Penny rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Justin Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +16.72 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play - 2Jalen Guyton · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.80 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.60 EPA/play
- 3K. Rudolph · New York Giants · Receiving · +6.23 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.11 EPA/play
- 4Josh Palmer · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.30 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 5
Mykel Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.25 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play - 6D. Booker · New York Giants · Rushing · +3.83 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 7Saquon Barkley · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 8E. Penny · New York Giants · Rushing · +1.89 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.94 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
Justin Herbert — LAC · Passing
Justin Herbert posted the highest total EPA (+16.72) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.46 EPA per play.
Justin Herbert's top snap (+6.26 EPA): (:25) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle to 15-J.Guyton for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-L.Carter].
Quarterback report card
M. Glennon led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Glennon (New York Giants) · 42 dropbacks · 40.5% completion · -16.2% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -7.75 total EPA
- Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 36 dropbacks · 63.9% completion · +8.2% CPOE · +0.46 EPA/play · +16.72 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.091 | +0.125 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.4% | 51.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.246 | +0.464 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.290 | -0.039 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.125 | +0.091 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.9% | 57.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.12 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 (30th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.12 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, +11.28 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 12 drives, -7.72 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — Austin Ekeler
- New York Giants — E. Penny (M. Glennon pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Josh Palmer (Justin Herbert pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Jalen Guyton (Justin Herbert pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — James Cook III (Justin Herbert pass)
- New York Giants — Saquon Barkley (M. Glennon pass)
- New York Giants — M. Glennon
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — Dustin Hopkins
- Los Angeles Chargers — Dustin Hopkins
- Los Angeles Chargers — Dustin Hopkins
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q1 4:48) — (4:48) 30-A.Ekeler left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q1 4:44) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.; New York Giants found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q1 1:35) — (1:35) 2-M.Glennon pass short right to 39-E.Penny for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-J.Bosa].; New York Giants added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 1:29) — 5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 17–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NYG 12 (Q2 12:13) — (12:13) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 5-J.Palmer for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 12:07) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the NYG 9 (Q2 4:19) — (4:19) 6-D.Hopkins 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NYG 59 (Q2 0:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle to 15-J.Guyton for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-L.Carter].; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 0:17) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the NYG 10 (Q3 9:40) — (9:40) 6-D.Hopkins 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the NYG 20 (Q3 5:10) — (5:10) 6-D.Hopkins 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q4 9:33) — (9:33) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 87-J.Cook for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 9:28) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.; New York Giants found the end zone from the LAC 18 (Q4 4:38) — (4:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Glennon pass deep right to 26-S.Barkley for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants found the end zone from the LAC 7 (Q4 1:27) — (1:27) (Shotgun) 2-M.Glennon scrambles left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants registered a safety from the LAC 2 (Q4 1:18) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 39-E.Penny rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q1 3:00) — (3:00) (Shotgun) 2-M.Glennon pass deep left to 80-K.Rudolph to LAC 5 for 60 yards (43-M.Davis, 36-T.Marshall) [37-K.Hall].
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 12:13) — (12:13) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 5-J.Palmer for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 0:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle to 15-J.Guyton for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-L.Carter].
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 30-A.Ekeler left end to NYG 32 for 17 yards (29-X.McKinney, 20-J.Love).
- New York Giants (Q1 1:35) — (1:35) 2-M.Glennon pass short right to 39-E.Penny for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-J.Bosa].
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 0:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle to 15-J.Guyton for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-L.Carter].
- New York Giants (Q1 3:00) — (3:00) (Shotgun) 2-M.Glennon pass deep left to 80-K.Rudolph to LAC 5 for 60 yards (43-M.Davis, 36-T.Marshall) [37-K.Hall].
- New York Giants (Q4 0:52) — (:52) (Shotgun) 2-M.Glennon pass short middle intended for 3-S.Shepard INTERCEPTED by 31-N.Niemann at LAC 21. 31-N.Niemann to LAC 21 for no gain.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 12:13) — (12:13) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 5-J.Palmer for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 4:48 · NYG 1 · Score 0-6
(4:48) 30-A.Ekeler left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 4:44 · NYG 15 · Score 0-7
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 1:35 · LAC 3 · Score 6-7
(1:35) 2-M.Glennon pass short right to 39-E.Penny for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-J.Bosa]. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 1:29 · LAC 15 · Score 7-7
5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 12:13 · NYG 12 · Score 7-13
(12:13) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 5-J.Palmer for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 12:07 · NYG 15 · Score 7-14
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 4:19 · NYG 9 · Score 7-17
(4:19) 6-D.Hopkins 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 0:25 · NYG 59 · Score 7-23
(:25) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle to 15-J.Guyton for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-L.Carter]. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 0:17 · NYG 15 · Score 7-24
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 9:40 · NYG 10 · Score 7-27
(9:40) 6-D.Hopkins 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 5:10 · NYG 20 · Score 7-30
(5:10) 6-D.Hopkins 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 9:33 · NYG 1 · Score 7-36
(9:33) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 87-J.Cook for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 9:28 · NYG 15 · Score 7-37
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 4:38 · LAC 18 · Score 13-37
(4:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Glennon pass deep right to 26-S.Barkley for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 1:27 · LAC 7 · Score 19-37
(1:27) (Shotgun) 2-M.Glennon scrambles left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants Safety (+2) — Q4 1:18 · LAC 2 · Score 21-37
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 39-E.Penny rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
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.
- Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- M. Glennon (NYG) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Justin Herbert (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2021-12-12?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the New York Giants 37-21 in Week 14, 2021.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: New York Giants 7, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: New York Giants 0, Los Angeles Chargers 17; Q3: New York Giants 0, Los Angeles Chargers 6; Q4: New York Giants 14, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Final: New York Giants 21, Los Angeles Chargers 37.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (Q1 4:48) New York Giants touchdown — E. Penny (M. Glennon pass) (Q1 1:35) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Palmer (J. Herbert pass) (Q2 12:13) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Guyton (J. Herbert pass) (Q2 0:25) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Cook (J. Herbert pass) (Q4 9:33) New York Giants touchdown — S. Barkley (M. Glennon pass) (Q4 4:38) New York Giants touchdown — M. Glennon (Q4 1:27) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 4:19, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — D. Hopkins (Q3 9:40, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — D. Hopkins (Q3 5:10, 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?
M. Glennon (New York Giants), 40.5% completion, -16.2% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -7.75 total passing EPA. Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 63.9% completion, +8.2% CPOE, +0.46 EPA per dropback, +16.72 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.72 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+6.26 EPA): (:25) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle to 15-J.Guyton for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-L.Carter]..
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 4-8 Now 4-9 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 7-5 Now 8-5 W
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