Final2023 Week 9

MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ

Los Angeles Chargers vs New York Jets, Week 9 2023

Los Angeles Chargers

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27

New York Jets

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6

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Chargers14301027
Jets03306

LAC 27NYJ 6 Final

  • Passing leader

    Zach Wilson

    NYJ · QB

    7.2PPR pts

    33/49, 263 YDS

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Austin Ekeler

    LAC · RB

    21.0PPR pts

    14 ATT, 47 YDS, 2 TD, 2 REC, 23 REC YDS

  • Jets leader

    Garrett Wilson

    NYJ · WR

    13.0PPR pts

    7 REC, 80 YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Derius Davis

    LAC · WR

    1 TD

Chargers 27, Jets 6: Los Angeles leads from start to finish

Los Angeles led 17–3 at halftime and outscored New York 10–3 after the break to win 27–6. New York outgained the Chargers 270–191.

The Jets went 3-for-17 on third down and committed three turnovers, while the Chargers finished without a giveaway.

The two teams meet again in Week 11 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +3 turnover margin LAC 0 turnovers
  • +26% third-down rate LAC 44% · NYJ 18%

Game Highlights

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Why the Chargers Won

Los Angeles won the turnover and third-down battles.

Team stats comparison, Chargers vs Jets
ChargersStatJets
0Turnovers3
44%Third-down conversion18%
Other team stats
191Total yards270
3.4Yards per play3.5
56Plays77
25:33Time of possession34:27

Scoring Summary

The Chargers scored three touchdowns and two field goals; the Jets scored two field goals.

Scoring plays, Chargers vs Jets
TimeTeamPlayLACNYJ
1st quarter
13:15LACDerius Davis 87-yard punt return TD Takes leadCameron Dicker XP70
2:45LACAustin Ekeler 1-yard TD run Extends leadCameron Dicker XP140
2nd quarter
5:57NYJGreg Zuerlein 47-yard FG143
0:00LACCameron Dicker 55-yard FG Extends lead173
3rd quarter
9:52NYJGreg Zuerlein 46-yard FG176
4th quarter
9:18LACCameron Dicker 38-yard FG Extends lead206
3:22LACAustin Ekeler 2-yard TD run Extends leadCameron Dicker XP276

Fantasy Points: Chargers vs Jets, Week 9 2023

Fantasy leaders

  1. Austin EkelerLACRB21.0 PTSRB4
  2. Keenan AllenLACWR15.7 PTSWR11
  3. Garrett WilsonNYJWR13.0 PTSWR20
  4. Tyler ConklinNYJTE12.6 PTSTE14

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Zach WilsonNYJQB7.2QB2433/492630027080.6
Justin HerbertLACQB7.1QB2516/3013600317065.4Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Austin EkelerLACRB21.0RB4RB1447272230Start/Sit →
Keenan AllenLACWR15.7WR11WR———98770Start/Sit →
Garrett WilsonNYJWR13.0WR20WR———137800Start/Sit →
Tyler ConklinNYJTE12.6TE14TE———66660Start/Sit →
Breece HallNYJRB10.0RB23RB1650044100Start/Sit →
Michael CarterNYJRB8.4RB29RB———66240Start/Sit →
Derius DavisLACWR7.0WR47WR———1100Start/Sit →
Xavier GipsonNYJWR5.2WR64WR———22320
Allen LazardNYJWR3.8WR72WR———62180
Gerald EverettLACTE3.8TE30TE———22180
Quentin JohnstonLACWR3.6WR75WR12032140Start/Sit →
Joshua KelleyLACRB3.2RB50RB31801140
C.J. UzomahNYJTE3.1TE33TE———52110
Dalvin CookNYJRB1.8RB60RB2702110
Malik TaylorNYJWR1.7WR97WR———2170
Jeremy RuckertNYJTE1.7TE42TE———1170Start/Sit →
Donald ParhamLACTE0.0—TE———2000
Jalen GuytonLACWR0.0—WR———2000
Stone SmarttLACTE0.0—TE———1000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Los Angeles Chargers

Snap Share

  1. Keenan AllenWR50 snaps86%
  2. Quentin JohnstonWR48 snaps83%
  3. Austin EkelerRB39 snaps67%
  4. Jalen GuytonWR33 snaps57%
  5. Gerald EverettTE32 snaps55%

Target Share28 targets

  1. Keenan Allen32%, 9 targets
  2. Austin Ekeler25%, 7 targets
  3. Quentin Johnston11%, 3 targets
  4. Gerald Everett7%, 2 targets
  5. Donald Parham7%, 2 targets
  6. Other18%, 5 targets

Carry Share21 carries

  1. Austin Ekeler67%, 14 carries
  2. Justin Herbert14%, 3 carries
  3. Joshua Kelley14%, 3 carries
  4. Quentin Johnston5%, 1 carries

New York Jets

Snap Share

  1. Garrett WilsonWR79 snaps98%
  2. Allen LazardWR72 snaps89%
  3. Tyler ConklinTE50 snaps62%
  4. Breece HallRB49 snaps60%
  5. Xavier GipsonWR47 snaps58%

Target Share47 targets

  1. Garrett Wilson28%, 13 targets
  2. Tyler Conklin13%, 6 targets
  3. Allen Lazard13%, 6 targets
  4. Michael Carter13%, 6 targets
  5. C.J. Uzomah11%, 5 targets
  6. Other23%, 11 targets

Carry Share20 carries

  1. Breece Hall80%, 16 carries
  2. Dalvin Cook10%, 2 carries
  3. Zach Wilson10%, 2 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Garrett WilsonNYJWR7998%1328%0
Allen LazardNYJWR7289%613%0
Keenan AllenLACWR5086%932%0
Quentin JohnstonLACWR4883%311%1
Austin EkelerLACRB3967%725%14
Tyler ConklinNYJTE5062%613%0
Breece HallNYJRB4960%49%16
Xavier GipsonNYJWR4758%24%0
Jalen GuytonLACWR3357%27%0
Gerald EverettLACTE3255%27%0
Donald ParhamLACTE3255%27%0
C.J. UzomahNYJTE2835%511%0
Joshua KelleyLACRB2034%14%3
Michael CarterNYJRB2531%613%0
Jeremy RuckertNYJTE2328%12%0
Malik TaylorNYJWR1822%24%0
Nick VannettLACTE1221%00%0
Stone SmarttLACTE916%14%0
Derius DavisLACWR814%14%0
Dalvin CookNYJRB79%24%2
Simi FehokoLACWR47%00%0
Irv CharlesNYJWR45%00%0

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+2.6Tyler Conklin12.6 PTS vs 10.0 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−14.6Zach Wilson7.2 PTS vs 21.8 xFP
  • Highest expected volume21.8 xFPZach Wilson7.2 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Zach WilsonNYJ · QB7.221.8−14.6100%49 att—49210%00%
Garrett WilsonNYJ · WR13.021.7−8.798%27% tgt—000%1327%
Austin EkelerLAC · RB21.020.3+0.767%67% car—01467%725%
Breece HallNYJ · RB10.016.5−6.560%80% car—01680%48%
Keenan AllenLAC · WR15.715.0+0.786%32% tgt—000%932%
Justin HerbertLAC · QB7.114.5−7.4100%30 att—30314%00%
Allen LazardNYJ · WR3.810.0−6.289%13% tgt—000%613%
Michael CarterNYJ · RB8.410.0−1.631%13% tgt—000%613%
Tyler ConklinNYJ · TE12.610.0+2.662%13% tgt—000%613%
C.J. UzomahNYJ · TE3.18.3−5.235%10% tgt—000%510%
Quentin JohnstonLAC · WR3.65.6−2.083%11% tgt—015%311%
Dalvin CookNYJ · RB1.84.6−2.89%10% car—0210%24%
Joshua KelleyLAC · RB3.23.5−0.334%14% car—0314%14%
Donald Parham Jr.LAC · TE0.03.3−3.355%7% tgt—000%27%
Gerald EverettLAC · TE3.83.3+0.555%7% tgt—000%27%
Jalen GuytonLAC · WR0.03.3−3.357%7% tgt—000%27%
Malik TaylorNYJ · WR1.73.3−1.622%4% tgt—000%24%
Xavier GipsonNYJ · WR5.23.3+1.958%4% tgt—000%24%
Derius DavisLAC · WR1.01.7−0.714%4% tgt—000%14%
Jeremy RuckertNYJ · TE1.71.70.028%2% tgt—000%12%
Nick BawdenNYJ · RB1.71.70.0—2% tgt—000%12%
Stone SmarttLAC · TE0.01.7−1.716%4% tgt—000%14%

Team totals: Chargers 28 targets and 21 carries; Jets 48 targets and 20 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 2023 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.61 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Justin Herbert Unlucky

LAC · QB · 7.1 pts on 14.5 expected

16 of 30 passing for 136 yards; 3 carries for 17 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 14.5 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Justin Herbert →

Zach Wilson Unlucky

NYJ · QB · 7.2 pts on 21.8 expected

33 of 49 passing for 263 yards; 2 carries for 7 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 21.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Austin Ekeler Strong role

LAC · RB · 21.0 pts on 20.3 expected

7 targets (25% of the team's), 2 catches for 23 yards; 14 carries (67% of the team's) for 47 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 20.3 expected.

Start/Sit: Austin Ekeler →

Keenan Allen Strong role

LAC · WR · 15.7 pts on 15.0 expected

9 targets (32% of the team's), 8 catches for 77 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.0 expected.

Start/Sit: Keenan Allen →

Garrett Wilson Unlucky

NYJ · WR · 13.0 pts on 21.7 expected

13 targets (27% of the team's), 7 catches for 80 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 21.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Garrett Wilson →

Breece Hall Volume, no payoff

NYJ · RB · 10.0 pts on 16.5 expected

4 targets (8% of the team's), 4 catches for 10 yards; 16 carries (80% of the team's) for 50 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 16.5 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Breece Hall →

Allen Lazard Unlucky

NYJ · WR · 3.8 pts on 10.0 expected

6 targets (13% of the team's), 2 catches for 18 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

C.J. Uzomah Unlucky

NYJ · TE · 3.1 pts on 8.3 expected

5 targets (10% of the team's), 2 catches for 11 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 8.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Los Angeles Chargers

  • Stock up: Quentin Johnston played 83% of the snaps, up from a 41% season average.
  • Stock down: Stone Smartt played 16% of the snaps, down from a 32% season average.

New York Jets

  • Stock up: Xavier Gipson played 58% of the snaps, up from a 17% season average.
  • Stock down: Dalvin Cook played 9% of the snaps, down from a 26% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2023 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Chargers defense and Jets defense
Points allowed toChargers DJets D
QBs19.013.1
RBs23.224.6
WRs37.320.9
TEs11.712.3

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

How the Game Swung

New York opened at 50% win probability and fell below 2% in the fourth quarter.

Jets win probability

Jets win probability by game minuteJets started at 50%, stood at 7% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 7 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −20Davis 87-yd TD50% → 30%Q1 13:15
  2. −16Ekeler 1-yd TD run28% → 12%Q1 2:45
  3. +6Zuerlein 47-yd FG9% → 15%Q2 5:57
  4. −5Dicker 55-yd FG12% → 7%Q2 0:00
  5. +5Zuerlein 46-yd FG5% → 10%Q3 9:52

Swing in Jets win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Chargers vs Jets
Los Angeles ChargersMeasureNew York Jets
56Plays77
63%Pass rate74%
3.1Yds / dropback3.6
4.0Yds / carry3.2
7/16Third downs3/17

Efficiency edge Los Angeles ran 21 fewer plays but gained 0.8 more yards per carry.

  • Top targets
  • LAC Allen 32% · Ekeler 25% · Johnston 11%
  • NYJ Wilson 27% · Lazard 13% · Carter 13%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Chargers vs Jets
ResultLACNYJ
Touchdowns20
Field goals22
Punts87
Turnovers03
Turnovers on downs01

LAC turnover edge: +3

  • The Chargers opened the scoring on their third possession, a 8-play, 50-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • New York's first five possessions all ended in a three-and-out or a fumble.
All 26 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
LACQ1 15:00320:54Punt
NYJQ1 14:06340:51Punt
NYJQ1 13:156382:20Fumble
LACQ1 10:55371:38Punt
NYJQ1 9:176222:50Fumble
LACQ1 6:278503:42Touchdown
NYJQ1 2:453-22:05Punt
LACQ1 0:405242:47Punt
NYJQ2 12:53362:19Punt
LACQ2 10:343-101:14Punt
NYJQ2 9:207263:23Field goal
LACQ2 5:57331:23Punt
NYJQ2 4:346102:41Punt
LACQ2 1:536121:06Punt
NYJQ2 0:47340:30Punt
LACQ2 0:173210:17Field goal
NYJQ3 15:009475:08Field goal
LACQ3 9:52371:28Punt
NYJQ3 8:2410245:49Punt
LACQ3 2:3516688:17Field goal
NYJQ4 9:186-52:29Punt
LACQ4 6:49362:13Punt
NYJQ4 4:363211:08Fumble
LACQ4 3:28120:06Touchdown
NYJQ4 3:2214732:54Downs
LACQ4 0:28100:28End 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.

Chargers vs Jets Head-to-Head

The Chargers and Jets first met in 1960 and have played 39 times since.

All-time series
24–14–1Chargers lead, 39 meetings since 1960
Postseason
2–0Jets won in 2004 and 2009
Largest Chargers win
53–71963
Largest Jets win
44–132002

Since 2021

1–0 Chargers lead

1 meeting since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. C = Chargers win, J = Jets win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 11 Jets at Chargers Upcoming

Recent Meetings

  • 2023 Wk 9 Chargers at Jets LAC 27 NYJ 6 LAC W

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2023 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Chargers vs Jets
ChargersStatJets
5-12Record7-10
20.4Points per game15.8
329.4Yards per game268.6
5.1Yards per play4.3
23.4Points allowed per game20.9
362.9Yards allowed per game292.3

Chargers vs Jets Fantasy Outlook for 2026

One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 11 in Los Angeles. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2023 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Chargers vs Jets Game FAQ

Who won the 2023 Chargers vs Jets Week 9 game?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the New York Jets 27–6 in Week 9 of the 2023 season. The game was played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, on November 6, 2023. See the Chargers' 2023 schedule.

What was the final score of Chargers vs Jets?

The final score was Chargers 27, Jets 6. The Chargers led 17–3 at halftime, and the second half went Chargers 10, Jets 3.

What happened in the Chargers vs Jets game?

Los Angeles led 17–3 at halftime and outscored New York 10–3 after the break to win 27–6. New York outgained the Chargers 270–191. Austin Ekeler led all players with 2 catches for 23 yards, plus 14 carries for 47 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. The Jets committed 3 turnovers, the Chargers none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Chargers vs Jets?

Austin Ekeler led the game with 21.0 PPR fantasy points, the RB4 of Week 9, on 2 catches for 23 yards, plus 14 carries for 47 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. Keenan Allen was next with 15.7 (WR11). See Austin Ekeler's 2023 game log.

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

Zach Wilson (NYJ) led all passers with 33 of 49 for 263 yards. Breece Hall (NYJ) led in rushing with 16 carries for 50 yards. Garrett Wilson (NYJ) led in receiving with 7 catches for 80 yards.

How many fantasy points did Austin Ekeler score against the Jets?

Austin Ekeler scored 21.0 points in PPR leagues, 20.0 in half-PPR and 19.0 in standard scoring against the Jets in Week 9 of the 2023 season, on 2 catches for 23 yards, plus 14 carries for 47 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. He drew 25% of his team's targets.

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

Tyler Conklin outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 12.6 PPR points on 10.0 xFP (+2.6). Zach Wilson fell furthest short, with 7.2 points on 21.8 xFP (−14.6). 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 Chargers vs Jets?

Zach Wilson had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 21.8 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 7.2. 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 Jets?

The Chargers beat the Jets 27–6 because they won the turnover battle 3–0.

Which team won the turnover battle in Chargers vs Jets?

The Chargers won the turnover battle 3–0: the Jets gave the ball away 3 times and the Chargers not at all. The Chargers won the game.

What is the all-time Chargers vs Jets record?

The Chargers lead the all-time series 24–14–1 across 39 meetings since 1960, including a 0–2 record in the postseason.

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

Before Week 9 of 2023, they last met in the 2020 season on November 22, 2020, when the Chargers beat the Jets 34–28.

Have the Chargers and Jets met in the playoffs?

Yes, 2 times, most recently in the 2009 playoffs. The Chargers are 0–2 against the Jets in the postseason.