Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 27–24 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 13–14 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Josh Palmer
- Top passer
- Justin Herbert
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:20) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right intended for 87-J.Cook INTERCEPTED by 21-A…
- Game date
- 2021-10-31
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Los Angeles Chargers 27–24 on 2021-10-31, overcoming Los Angeles Chargers's 14–13 halftime lead. Josh Palmer posted a game-high +4.65 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 53 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 7 | 6 | 3 | 32 | 0 | 27 |
 Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 7 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots
(11:03) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
(6:31) 37-D.Harris left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
(12:40) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 13-K.Allen for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
(3:33) 6-N.Folk 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
(:15) 6-N.Folk 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
(3:44) 6-N.Folk 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
(:44) 6-D.Hopkins 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
(10:20) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right intended for 87-J.Cook INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Phillips at LAC 26. 21-A.Phillips for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-M.Jones pass to 16-J.Meyers is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(2:23) 6-N.Folk 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
7-J.Bailey kicks 66 yards from NE 35 to LAC -1. 7-A.Roberts to LAC 28 for 29 yards (48-J.Tavai; 18-M.Slater).
(2:12) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 30-A.Ekeler to LAC 35 for 7 yards (53-K.Van Noy).
(2:00) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 13-K.Allen to LAC 41 for 6 yards (41-M.Bryant) [92-D.Godchaux].
(1:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass incomplete deep right to 15-J.Guyton.
(1:28) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 15-J.Guyton pushed ob at NE 49 for 18 yards (2-J.Mills).
(:47) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 5-J.Palmer for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
(:39) 10-M.Jones kneels to LAC 47 for -1 yards.
(:39) 10-M.Jones kneels to LAC 47 for -1 yards.
END GAME
END GAME
LACLos Angeles ChargersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 11:03TD Austin EkelerPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 5
- Score
- 0-6
(11:03) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 10:54XP Dustin HopkinsPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 0-7
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 6:31TD Demone HarrisPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 1
- Score
- 6-7
(6:31) 37-D.Harris left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 6:26XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 15
- Score
- 7-7
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 12:40TD Kyle AllenPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 5
- Score
- 7-13
(12:40) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 13-K.Allen for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 12:35XP Dustin HopkinsPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 7-14
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 3:33FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 6
- Score
- 10-14
(3:33) 6-N.Folk 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:15FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 30
- Score
- 13-14
(:15) 6-N.Folk 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 3:44FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 30
- Score
- 16-14
(3:44) 6-N.Folk 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 0:44FG Dustin HopkinsPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 30
- Score
- 16-17
(:44) 6-D.Hopkins 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 10:20TD Andru PhillipsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 78
- Score
- 22-17
(10:20) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right intended for 87-J.Cook INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Phillips at LAC 26. 21-A.Phillips for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 10:11Safety Marcus JonesPoints+2
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 24-17
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-M.Jones pass to 16-J.Meyers is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 2:23FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 12
- Score
- 27-17
(2:23) 6-N.Folk 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 2:19FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NE 35
- Score
- 27-17
7-J.Bailey kicks 66 yards from NE 35 to LAC -1. 7-A.Roberts to LAC 28 for 29 yards (48-J.Tavai; 18-M.Slater).
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 2:12FG Justin HerbertPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 72
- Score
- 27-17
(2:12) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 30-A.Ekeler to LAC 35 for 7 yards (53-K.Van Noy).
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 2:00FG Justin HerbertPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 65
- Score
- 27-17
(2:00) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 13-K.Allen to LAC 41 for 6 yards (41-M.Bryant) [92-D.Godchaux].
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 1:38FG Justin HerbertPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 59
- Score
- 27-17
(1:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass incomplete deep right to 15-J.Guyton.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 1:28FG Justin HerbertPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 67
- Score
- 27-17
(1:28) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 15-J.Guyton pushed ob at NE 49 for 18 yards (2-J.Mills).
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 0:47TD Josh PalmerPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 24
- Score
- 27-23
(:47) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 5-J.Palmer for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 0:40XP Dustin HopkinsPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 27-24
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 0:39FG Marcus JonesPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 46
- Score
- 27-24
(:39) 10-M.Jones kneels to LAC 47 for -1 yards.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 0:39TD Marcus JonesPoints+7
- Yard line
- LAC 46
- Score
- 27-24
(:39) 10-M.Jones kneels to LAC 47 for -1 yards.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 0:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- —
- Score
- 27-24
END GAME
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 0:00TD Points+7
- Yard line
- —
- Score
- 27-24
END GAME
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Josh Palmer · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.65 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.65 EPA/play
- 2
Josh Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +4.37 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play - 3
Nelson Agholor · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.98 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play - 4N'Keal Harry · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
- 5Kyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.23 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 6Austin Ekeler · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +1.99 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 7Brandon Bolden · New England Patriots · Rushing · +1.09 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 8Jalen Guyton · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +0.89 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.44 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
Josh Palmer — LAC · Receiving
Josh Palmer posted the highest total EPA (+4.65) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 1 counted snaps, they averaged +4.65 EPA per play.
Josh Palmer's top snap (+4.65 EPA): (:47) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 5-J.Palmer for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-7.02 EPA): Justin Herbert — (10:20) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right intended for 87-J.Cook INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Phillips at LAC 26. 21-A.Phillips for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Justin Herbert led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 40 dropbacks · 45.0% completion · -15.1% CPOE · -0.22 EPA/play · -8.67 total EPA
- Marcus Jones (New England Patriots) · 39 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · -11.0% CPOE · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.08 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.021 | -0.117 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.8% | 35.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.002 | -0.217 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.085 | +0.277 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.117 | +0.021 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.9% | 53.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: -0.02 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: -0.12 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, -9.01 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 12 drives, -1.99 total EPA, 5 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 England Patriots — Demone Harris
- Los Angeles Chargers — Kyle Allen (Justin Herbert pass)
- New England Patriots — Andru Phillips
- Los Angeles Chargers — Josh Palmer (Justin Herbert pass)
Field goals
- New England Patriots — Nick Folk
- New England Patriots — Nick Folk
- New England Patriots — Nick Folk
- Los Angeles Chargers — Dustin Hopkins
- New England Patriots — Nick Folk
- New England Patriots — Jake Bailey
- New England Patriots — Justin Herbert
- New England Patriots — Justin Herbert
- New England Patriots — Justin Herbert
- New England Patriots — Justin Herbert
- New England Patriots — Marcus Jones
- New England Patriots — unlisted player
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 NE 5 (Q1 11:03) — (11:03) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q1 10:54) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q1 6:31) — (6:31) 37-D.Harris left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 6:26) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–6. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NE 5 (Q2 12:40) — (12:40) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 13-K.Allen for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 12:35) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the LAC 6 (Q2 3:33) — (3:33) 6-N.Folk 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the LAC 30 (Q2 0:15) — (:15) 6-N.Folk 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the LAC 30 (Q3 3:44) — (3:44) 6-N.Folk 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the NE 30 (Q3 0:44) — (:44) 6-D.Hopkins 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 32–21. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 78 (Q4 10:20); New England Patriots registered a safety from the LAC 2 (Q4 10:11) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-M.Jones pass to 16-J.Meyers is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the LAC 12 (Q4 2:23) — (2:23) 6-N.Folk 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NE 35 (Q4 2:19) — 7-J.Bailey kicks 66 yards from NE 35 to LAC -1. 7-A.Roberts to LAC 28 for 29 yards (48-J.Tavai; 18-M.Slater).; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NE 72 (Q4 2:12) — (2:12) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 30-A.Ekeler to LAC 35 for 7 yards (53-K.Van Noy).; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NE 65 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 13-K.Allen to LAC 41 for 6 yards (41-M.Bryant) [92-D.Godchaux].; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NE 59 (Q4 1:38) — (1:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass incomplete deep right to 15-J.Guyton.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NE 67 (Q4 1:28) — (1:28) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 15-J.Guyton pushed ob at NE 49 for 18 yards (2-J.Mills).; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the NE 24 (Q4 0:47) — (:47) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 5-J.Palmer for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q4 0:40) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the LAC 46 (Q4 0:39) — (:39) 10-M.Jones kneels to LAC 47 for -1 yards.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 46 (Q4 0:39) — (:39) 10-M.Jones kneels to LAC 47 for -1 yards.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal (Q4 0:00) — END GAME; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone (Q4 0:00) — END GAME.
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 10:20) — (10:20) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right intended for 87-J.Cook INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Phillips at LAC 26. 21-A.Phillips for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 14:48) — (14:48) 22-J.Jackson left end to NE 11 for 75 yards (27-J.Jackson).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 1:06) — (1:06) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle intended for 30-A.Ekeler INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Phillips at NE 48. 21-A.Phillips to LAC 40 for 12 yards (63-C.Linsley).
- New England Patriots (Q3 10:39) — (10:39) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short right to 84-K.Bourne to LAC 30 for 7 yards (33-D.James). FUMBLES (33-D.James), RECOVERED by LAC-24-N.Adderley at LAC 25. 24-N.Adderley to LAC 25 for no gain (25
- New England Patriots (Q3 7:29) — (7:29) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short middle to 16-J.Meyers to LAC 45 for 14 yards (32-A.Gilman) [93-J.Jones].
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 10:20) — (10:20) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right intended for 87-J.Cook INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Phillips at LAC 26. 21-A.Phillips for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 14:48) — (14:48) 22-J.Jackson left end to NE 11 for 75 yards (27-J.Jackson).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:47) — (:47) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 5-J.Palmer for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q2 8:39) — (8:39) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass incomplete short left to 16-J.Meyers.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 11:03 · NE 5 · Score 0-6
(11:03) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 10:54 · NE 15 · Score 0-7
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 6:31 · LAC 1 · Score 6-7
(6:31) 37-D.Harris left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 6:26 · LAC 15 · Score 7-7
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 12:40 · NE 5 · Score 7-13
(12:40) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 13-K.Allen for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 12:35 · NE 15 · Score 7-14
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 3:33 · LAC 6 · Score 10-14
(3:33) 6-N.Folk 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 0:15 · LAC 30 · Score 13-14
(:15) 6-N.Folk 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 3:44 · LAC 30 · Score 16-14
(3:44) 6-N.Folk 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 0:44 · NE 30 · Score 16-17
(:44) 6-D.Hopkins 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 10:20 · NE 78 · Score 22-17
(10:20) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right intended for 87-J.Cook INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Phillips at LAC 26. 21-A.Phillips for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots Safety (+2) — Q4 10:11 · LAC 2 · Score 24-17
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-M.Jones pass to 16-J.Meyers is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 2:23 · LAC 12 · Score 27-17
(2:23) 6-N.Folk 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 2:19 · NE 35 · Score 27-17
7-J.Bailey kicks 66 yards from NE 35 to LAC -1. 7-A.Roberts to LAC 28 for 29 yards (48-J.Tavai; 18-M.Slater). - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 2:12 · NE 72 · Score 27-17
(2:12) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 30-A.Ekeler to LAC 35 for 7 yards (53-K.Van Noy). - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · NE 65 · Score 27-17
(2:00) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 13-K.Allen to LAC 41 for 6 yards (41-M.Bryant) [92-D.Godchaux]. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 1:38 · NE 59 · Score 27-17
(1:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass incomplete deep right to 15-J.Guyton. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 1:28 · NE 67 · Score 27-17
(1:28) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 15-J.Guyton pushed ob at NE 49 for 18 yards (2-J.Mills). - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 0:47 · NE 24 · Score 27-23
(:47) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 5-J.Palmer for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 0:40 · NE 15 · Score 27-24
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 0:39 · LAC 46 · Score 27-24
(:39) 10-M.Jones kneels to LAC 47 for -1 yards. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+7) — Q4 0:39 · LAC 46 · Score 27-24
(:39) 10-M.Jones kneels to LAC 47 for -1 yards. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 0:00 · Score 27-24
END GAME - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+7) — Q4 0:00 · Score 27-24
END GAME
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Josh Palmer (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Justin Herbert (LAC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2021-10-31?
The New England Patriots beat the Los Angeles Chargers 27-24 in Week 8, 2021.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: New England Patriots 7, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: New England Patriots 6, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q3: New England Patriots 3, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q4: New England Patriots 32, Los Angeles Chargers 21; Final: New England Patriots 27, Los Angeles Chargers 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (Q1 11:03) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Harris (Q1 6:31) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Allen (J. Herbert pass) (Q2 12:40) New England Patriots touchdown — A. Phillips (Q4 10:20) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Palmer (J. Herbert pass) (Q4 0:47) New England Patriots field goal — N. Folk (Q2 3:33, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — N. Folk (Q2 0:15, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — N. Folk (Q3 3:44, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — D. Hopkins (Q3 0:44, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — N. Folk (Q4 2:23, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — J. Bailey (Q4 2:19, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — J. Herbert (Q4 2:12, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — J. Herbert (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — J. Herbert (Q4 1:38, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — J. Herbert (Q4 1:28, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — M. Jones (Q4 0:39, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 45.0% completion, -15.1% CPOE, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -8.67 total passing EPA. Marcus Jones (New England Patriots), 46.2% completion, -11.0% CPOE, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.08 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Josh Palmer (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.65 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 1 snaps. Their top snap (+4.65 EPA): (:47) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 5-J.Palmer for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was New England Patriots vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New England Patriots won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 3-4 Now 4-4 W
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L
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