Final2021 Week 14

SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA

New York Giants vs Los Angeles Chargers, Week 14 2021

New York Giants

Away

21

Los Angeles Chargers

HomeWon

37

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Giants7001421
Chargers7176737

NYG 21LAC 37 Final

  • Passing leader

    Justin Herbert

    LAC · QB

    24.9PPR pts

    23/31, 275 YDS, 3 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Saquon Barkley

    NYG · RB

    18.5PPR pts

    16 ATT, 64 YDS, 3 REC, 31 REC YDS, 1 REC TD

  • Giants leader

    Mike Glennon

    NYG · QB

    19.3PPR pts

    17/36, 191 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT, 1 RUSH TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Nick Niemann

    LAC

    1 INT, 1 TKL

Chargers 37, Giants 21: Los Angeles beats New York

Los Angeles led 24–7 at halftime after a 17-point second quarter and won 37–21, though New York took the second half 14–13. The Chargers finished with a 423–316 edge in total offense and averaged 6.0 yards per play.

The gap showed up everywhere. The Giants went 7-for-14 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Chargers kept the ball for 34:20 and finished without a giveaway.

Key advantages

  • +1.1 yards/play LAC 6.0 · NYG 4.9
  • +2 turnover margin LAC 0 turnovers
  • +107 total yards LAC 423 · NYG 316

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Chargers Won

Los Angeles won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Giants vs Chargers
GiantsStatChargers
4.9Yards per play6.0
2Turnovers0
316Total yards423
Other team stats
65Plays70
50%Third-down conversion54%
25:40Time of possession34:20

Scoring Summary

The Chargers scored four touchdowns and three field goals; the Giants scored three touchdowns.

Scoring plays, Giants vs Chargers
TimeTeamPlayNYGLAC
1st quarter
4:44LACAustin Ekeler 1-yard TD run Takes leadDustin Hopkins XP07
1:29NYGMike Glennon → Elijhaa Penny, 3-yard TD Ties gameGraham Gano XP77
2nd quarter
12:07LACJustin Herbert → Joshua Palmer, 12-yard TD Takes leadDustin Hopkins XP714
4:15LACDustin Hopkins 27-yard FG Extends lead717
0:17LACJustin Herbert → Jalen Guyton, 59-yard TD Extends leadDustin Hopkins XP724
3rd quarter
9:36LACDustin Hopkins 28-yard FG Extends lead727
5:05LACDustin Hopkins 39-yard FG Extends lead730
4th quarter
9:28LACJustin Herbert → Jared Cook, 1-yard TD Extends leadDustin Hopkins XP737
4:33NYGMike Glennon → Saquon Barkley, 18-yard TD2-pt try failed1337
1:18NYGMike Glennon 7-yard TD runElijhaa Penny 2-pt run2137

Fantasy Points: Giants vs Chargers, Week 14 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. Justin HerbertLACQB24.9 PTSQB4
  2. Saquon BarkleyNYGRB18.5 PTSRB11
  3. Mike GlennonNYGQB18.3 PTSQB13
  4. Jalen GuytonLACWR17.7 PTSWR15

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Justin HerbertLACQB24.9QB423/31275304190133.1Start/Sit →
Mike GlennonNYGQB18.3QB1317/361912117170.5
Chase DanielLACQB-0.2—————2-20—

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Saquon BarkleyNYGRB18.5RB11RB1664033311Start/Sit →
Jalen GuytonLACWR17.7WR15WR———33871
Joshua PalmerLACWR17.6WR16WR———75661Start/Sit →
Austin EkelerLACRB16.4RB13RB1267142170Start/Sit →
Devontae BookerNYGRB12.4RB21RB856054280
Mike WilliamsLACWR12.1WR40WR———66610
Elijhaa PennyNYGRB10.1RB26RB1801131
Jared CookLACTE8.8TE16TE———5281
Kyle RudolphNYGTE8.6TE17TE———22660
Justin JacksonLACRB5.2RB40RB93501170
Joshua KelleyLACRB4.8RB41RB103301150
Sterling ShepardNYGWR4.7WR69WR———42270
Kenny GolladayNYGWR3.5WR81WR———82150
Donald ParhamLACTE3.3TE34TE———22130
Stephen AndersonLACTE2.1TE42TE———11110
Evan EngramNYGTE1.8TE43TE———4180Start/Sit →
John RossNYGWR1.7WR92WR———1170
Pharoh CooperNYGWR1.6WR94WR———1160
Darius SlaytonNYGWR0.0—WR———3000Start/Sit →
Chris MyarickNYGTE0.0—TE———1000

Fantasy Usage

New York Giants

Snap Share

  1. Kenny GolladayWR61 snaps88%
  2. Sterling ShepardWR56 snaps81%
  3. Evan EngramTE51 snaps74%
  4. Darius SlaytonWR46 snaps67%
  5. Saquon BarkleyRB38 snaps55%

Target Share33 targets

  1. Kenny Golladay24%, 8 targets
  2. Devontae Booker15%, 5 targets
  3. Sterling Shepard12%, 4 targets
  4. Evan Engram12%, 4 targets
  5. Saquon Barkley9%, 3 targets
  6. Other27%, 9 targets

Carry Share26 carries

  1. Saquon Barkley62%, 16 carries
  2. Devontae Booker31%, 8 carries
  3. Mike Glennon4%, 1 carries
  4. Elijhaa Penny4%, 1 carries

Los Angeles Chargers

Snap Share

  1. Joshua PalmerWR62 snaps87%
  2. Mike WilliamsWR59 snaps83%
  3. Jalen GuytonWR42 snaps59%
  4. Austin EkelerRB33 snaps46%
  5. Tre' McKittyTE33 snaps46%

Target Share30 targets

  1. Joshua Palmer23%, 7 targets
  2. Mike Williams20%, 6 targets
  3. Jared Cook17%, 5 targets
  4. Austin Ekeler13%, 4 targets
  5. Jalen Guyton10%, 3 targets
  6. Other17%, 5 targets

Carry Share37 carries

  1. Austin Ekeler32%, 12 carries
  2. Joshua Kelley27%, 10 carries
  3. Justin Jackson24%, 9 carries
  4. Justin Herbert11%, 4 carries
  5. Chase Daniel5%, 2 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Kenny GolladayNYGWR6188%824%0
Joshua PalmerLACWR6287%723%0
Mike WilliamsLACWR5983%620%0
Sterling ShepardNYGWR5681%412%0
Evan EngramNYGTE5174%412%0
Darius SlaytonNYGWR4667%39%0
Jalen GuytonLACWR4259%310%0
Saquon BarkleyNYGRB3855%39%16
Austin EkelerLACRB3346%413%12
Tre' McKittyLACTE3346%00%0
Jared CookLACTE3144%517%0
Donald ParhamLACTE2941%27%0
Devontae BookerNYGRB2841%515%8
Kyle RudolphNYGTE2536%26%0
Justin JacksonLACRB2028%13%9
Joshua KelleyLACRB1927%13%10
Stephen AndersonLACTE1724%13%0
Pharoh CooperNYGWR1319%13%0
John RossNYGWR1116%13%0
Jason MooreLACWR811%00%0
Chris MyarickNYGTE710%13%0
Elijhaa PennyNYGRB57%13%1

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+12.6Jalen Guyton17.7 PTS vs 5.1 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−10.0Kenny Golladay3.5 PTS vs 13.5 xFP
  • Highest expected volume16.5 xFPMike Glennon19.3 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Mike GlennonNYG · QB19.316.5+2.8100%36 att—3614%00%
Justin HerbertLAC · QB24.916.2+8.793%31 att—31411%00%
Saquon BarkleyNYG · RB18.515.3+3.255%62% car—01662%39%
Austin EkelerLAC · RB16.414.4+2.046%32% car—01232%413%
Devontae BookerNYG · RB12.413.6−1.241%31% car—0831%515%
Kenny GolladayNYG · WR3.513.5−10.088%24% tgt—000%824%
Joshua PalmerLAC · WR17.611.8+5.887%23% tgt—000%723%
Mike WilliamsLAC · —12.110.1+2.083%20% tgt—000%620%
Jared CookLAC · TE8.88.4+0.444%17% tgt—000%517%
Joshua KelleyLAC · RB4.88.1−3.327%27% car—01027%13%
Justin JacksonLAC · RB5.27.5−2.328%24% car—0924%13%
Evan EngramNYG · TE1.86.7−4.974%12% tgt—000%412%
Sterling ShepardNYG · WR4.76.7−2.081%12% tgt—000%412%
Darius SlaytonNYG · WR0.05.1−5.167%9% tgt—000%39%
Jalen GuytonLAC · WR17.75.1+12.659%10% tgt—000%310%
Donald Parham Jr.LAC · TE3.33.4−0.141%7% tgt—000%27%
Kyle RudolphNYG · TE8.63.4+5.236%6% tgt—000%26%
Elijhaa PennyNYG · RB10.12.3+7.87%4% car—014%13%
Chris MyarickNYG · TE0.01.7−1.710%3% tgt—000%13%
John RossNYG · WR1.71.70.016%3% tgt—000%13%
Keion CrossenNYG · —0.01.7−1.7—3% tgt—000%13%
Pharoh CooperNYG · WR1.61.7−0.119%3% tgt—000%13%
Stephen AndersonLAC · TE2.11.7+0.424%3% tgt—000%13%
Chase DanielLAC · QB-0.21.3−1.57%0 att—025%00%

Team totals: Giants 34 targets and 26 carries; Chargers 30 targets and 37 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Mike Glennon

NYG · QB · 19.3 pts on 16.5 expected

17 of 36 passing for 191 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception; 1 carry for 7 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.5 expected.

Justin Herbert Ran hot

LAC · QB · 24.9 pts on 16.2 expected

23 of 31 passing for 275 yards, 3 touchdowns; 4 carries for 19 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 16.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Justin Herbert →

Saquon Barkley Strong role

NYG · RB · 18.5 pts on 15.3 expected

3 targets (9% of the team's), 3 catches for 31 yards and 1 touchdown; 16 carries (62% of the team's) for 64 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.3 expected.

Start/Sit: Saquon Barkley →

Devontae Booker

NYG · RB · 12.4 pts on 13.6 expected

5 targets (15% of the team's), 4 catches for 28 yards; 8 carries (31% of the team's) for 56 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.6 expected.

Austin Ekeler

LAC · RB · 16.4 pts on 14.4 expected

4 targets (13% of the team's), 2 catches for 17 yards; 12 carries (32% of the team's) for 67 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.4 expected.

Start/Sit: Austin Ekeler →

Joshua Palmer Ran hot

LAC · WR · 17.6 pts on 11.8 expected

7 targets (23% of the team's), 5 catches for 66 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 11.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Joshua Palmer →

Kenny Golladay Unlucky

NYG · WR · 3.5 pts on 13.5 expected

8 targets (24% of the team's), 2 catches for 15 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 13.5 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Darius Slayton Unlucky

NYG · WR · 0.0 pts on 5.1 expected

3 targets (9% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 5.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Darius Slayton →

Stock Up, Stock Down

New York Giants

  • Stock up: Kenny Golladay played 88% of the snaps, up from a 70% season average.
  • Stock down: Kyle Rudolph played 36% of the snaps, down from a 52% season average.
  • Stock down: John Ross played 16% of the snaps, down from a 34% season average.

Los Angeles Chargers

  • Stock up: Joshua Palmer played 87% of the snaps, up from a 27% season average.
  • Stock down: Austin Ekeler played 46% of the snaps, down from a 68% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Giants defense and Chargers defense
Points allowed toGiants DChargers D
QBs15.617.5
RBs25.725.9
WRs33.228.5
TEs12.917.2

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Los Angeles opened at 75% win probability and passed 98% before halftime on the way to the win.

Chargers win probability

Chargers win probability by game minuteChargers started at 75%, stood at 99% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 10 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +15Ekeler 1-yd TD run73% → 88%Q1 4:44
  2. −16Glennon → Penny, 3-yd TD88% → 72%Q1 1:29
  3. +17Herbert → Palmer, 12-yd TD71% → 88%Q2 12:07
  4. +5Hopkins 27-yd FG88% → 93%Q2 4:15
  5. +5Herbert → Guyton, 59-yd TD94% → 99%Q2 0:17

Swing in Chargers win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Giants vs Chargers
New York GiantsMeasureLos Angeles Chargers
65Plays70
60%Pass rate47%
4.6Yds / dropback8.2
5.2Yds / carry4.1
7/14Third downs7/13

Efficiency edge Los Angeles ran 5 more plays and gained 3.6 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • NYG Golladay 24% · Booker 15% · Engram 12%
  • LAC Palmer 23% · Williams 20% · Cook 17%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Giants vs Chargers
ResultNYGLAC
Touchdowns34
Field goals03
Punts53
Turnovers20
Turnovers on downs10

LAC turnover edge: +2

  • The Chargers opened the scoring on their second possession, a 9-play, 60-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Chargers scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives, then drained the clock with two second-half drives of five to six minutes.
All 23 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
NYGQ1 15:006352:35Punt
LACQ1 12:254222:07Punt
NYGQ1 10:18341:01Punt
LACQ1 9:179604:33Touchdown
NYGQ1 4:447753:15Touchdown
LACQ1 1:299604:22Touchdown
NYGQ2 12:07371:27Punt
LACQ2 10:4012696:25Field goal
NYGQ2 4:15382:11Punt
LACQ2 2:04340:24Punt
NYGQ2 1:403-21:00Punt
LACQ2 0:404750:23Touchdown
NYGQ2 0:173180:17End of half
LACQ3 15:0010675:24Field goal
NYGQ3 9:366131:35Downs
LACQ3 8:016172:56Field goal
NYGQ3 5:0510164:42Fumble
LACQ3 0:2311415:55Touchdown
NYGQ4 9:2810754:55Touchdown
LACQ4 4:33311:04Punt
NYGQ4 3:297632:11Touchdown
NYGQ4 1:184240:31Interception
LACQ4 0:472-20:47End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Giants vs Chargers Head-to-Head

The Giants and Chargers first met in 1971 and have played 14 times since.

All-time series
8–6Chargers lead, 14 meetings since 1971
Postseason
0No playoff meetings
Largest Giants win
34–161998
Largest Chargers win
44–71980

Since 2021

1–1 Series tied

2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. G = Giants win, C = Chargers win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Giants vs Chargers
GiantsStatChargers
4-13Record9-8
15.2Points per game27.9
287.3Yards per game390.2
4.7Yards per play5.9
24.5Points allowed per game27.0
354.8Yards allowed per game360.1

Giants vs Chargers Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
LAC −9Chargers covered by 7
Total
43.5Over: 58 points scored (by 14.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Chargers26.337+10.8
Giants17.321+3.8

Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

New York Giants

Against the spread
6–7
Over/under
4–8–1
ATS as favorite
0–1
ATS as underdog
6–6
ATS on the road
3–4

Los Angeles Chargers

Against the spread
7–6
Over/under
6–7
ATS as favorite
3–5
ATS as underdog
3–1
ATS at home
3–4

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Giants and Chargers in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Giant or a Charger, these answer the week-to-week question.

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Giants vs Chargers Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Giants vs Chargers Week 14 game?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the New York Giants 37–21 in Week 14 of the 2021 season. The game was played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, on December 12, 2021. See the Chargers' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Giants vs Chargers?

The final score was Chargers 37, Giants 21. The Chargers led 24–7 at halftime, and the second half went Giants 14, Chargers 13.

What happened in the Giants vs Chargers game?

Los Angeles led 24–7 at halftime after a 17-point second quarter and won 37–21, though New York took the second half 14–13. The Chargers finished with a 423–316 edge in total offense and averaged 6.0 yards per play. Justin Herbert led all players with 23 of 31 passing for 275 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 4 carries for 19 rushing yards. The Giants committed 2 turnovers, the Chargers none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Giants vs Chargers?

Justin Herbert led the game with 24.9 PPR fantasy points, the QB4 of Week 14, on 23 of 31 passing for 275 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 4 carries for 19 rushing yards. Saquon Barkley was next with 18.5 (RB11). See Justin Herbert's 2021 game log.

Who led Giants vs Chargers in passing, rushing and receiving?

Justin Herbert (LAC) led all passers with 23 of 31 for 275 yards and 3 touchdowns. Austin Ekeler (LAC) led in rushing with 12 carries for 67 yards and a touchdown. Jalen Guyton (LAC) led in receiving with 3 catches for 87 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Justin Herbert score against the Giants?

Justin Herbert scored 24.9 fantasy points against the Giants in Week 14 of the 2021 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 23 of 31 passing for 275 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 4 carries for 19 rushing yards.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Giants vs Chargers?

Jalen Guyton outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 17.7 PPR points on 5.1 xFP (+12.6). Kenny Golladay fell furthest short, with 3.5 points on 13.5 xFP (−10.0). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Giants vs Chargers?

Mike Glennon had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 16.5 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 19.3. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Chargers beat the Giants?

The Chargers beat the Giants 37–21 because they averaged 6.0 yards per play to 4.9, won the turnover battle 2–0, and outgained them 423–316.

Which team won the turnover battle in Giants vs Chargers?

The Chargers won the turnover battle 2–0: the Giants gave the ball away 2 times and the Chargers not at all. The Chargers won the game.

What is the all-time Giants vs Chargers record?

The Chargers lead the all-time series 8–6 across 14 meetings since 1971.

When did the Giants and Chargers last play before this game?

Before Week 14 of 2021, they last met in the 2017 season on October 8, 2017, when the Chargers beat the Giants 27–22.

What was the closing spread for Giants vs Chargers?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Chargers −9, making the Los Angeles Chargers 9-point favorites, with a closing total of 43.5. That implied about 26.3 points for the Chargers and 17.3 for the Giants.

Did Giants vs Chargers go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 43.5, and the teams combined for 58 points, 14.5 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Giants vs Chargers?

The Chargers covered by 7 against the closing line of Chargers −9. The final margin was 16 points.