Chargers vs. Jets final score, results: Los Angeles' defense harasses Zach Wilson, New York en route to commanding win

David Suggs

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Chargers vs. Jets final score, results: Los Angeles' defense harasses Zach Wilson, New York en route to commanding win image

Fueled by a stout defensive display and just a bit of Derius Davis magic, the Chargers manhandled Zach Wilson and the Jets, cruising to a 27-6 victory to bring Week 9 of the NFL season to a close.

Los Angeles (4-4) hasn't been known as much of a defensive team over the years. But on Monday, the Bolts showed their commitment to the cause, bursting through the trenches time and time again to drive Wilson into the canvas. In total, the Chargers knocked Wilson to the floor seven times. Two of those occasions resulted in loose change: Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack jarred the ball away from New York's much-maligned gunslinger, the second of which put the game on ice.

It was a less-than-classic showing for the Chargers offense, which struggled to overcome the rampant pressure of New York's rearguard. Justin Herbert was a mere mortal on Monday, completing just 16-of-30 throws for 136 yards. It constituted the worst performance of Herbert's career by way of passing yards.

But it was enough. Los Angeles' defense continued to wreak havoc, even despite Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall's best efforts. Couple that with a gritty display by Austin Ekeler, who racked up just 47 yards rushing but found the end zone on two separate occasions.

For the Chargers, the result is yet another indication of just how many ways they can win. Mack and Bosa were effervescent, vanquishing their foes on the line all evening. So too was Los Angeles' secondary, which left New York's wideouts feeling blue as incompletions piled up.

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As for the Jets, the hole under center is still glaring. Perhaps Aaron Rodgers' return isn't all that far away. But until then, New York will need better from Wilson. And it's still unclear whether the third-year hurler has that in him.

The Sporting News tracked live updates from the "Monday Night Football" clash between the Chargers and the Jets. Check out below to see all the action as it happened from East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Chargers vs. Jets score

   1   2   3   4   F 
Chargers 14 3 0 10 27
Jets 0 3 3 0 6

Chargers vs. Jets live updates, highlights from 'Monday Night Football'

(All times Eastern)

End of fourth quarter: Chargers 27, Jets 6

11:01 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! And Ekeler confirms it with his second score of the affair. Game. Set. Match.

Chargers 27, Jets 6

10:59 p.m.: FUMBLE! Khalil Mack gets in on the action as well, ripping the ball away from Wilson on the dropback. Gilman picks it up and takes it some 48 yards back to the end zone. This game is on ice.

10:57 p.m.: Jets have about four minutes left to make something shake. They might have to do so without Garrett Wilson, who limped off the field after fielding a nine-yard throw from his hurler.

10:53 p.m.: Kellen Moore and the Bolts opt to play things conservatively with the ball back and the clock waning. Three straight run plays prove unsuccessful. However, it keeps the clock running for when the Jets do retrieve possession. Even when the Chargers are bad, they're good. At least in tonight's game.

10:52 p.m.: The sacks continue to pile up for Wilson and the Jets. He's dumped on the canvas once more, this time by Tuli Tuipuluto. That's a 15-yard loss and that's going to spawn yet another punt by New York. Yikes.

10:41 p.m.: Allen's catch proves consequential, as Dicker struts back onto the field four plays later to bring the Bolts' lead back to two touchdowns.

Chargers 20, Jets 6

10:38 p.m.: Incredible snag by Allen to keep the drive alive. He twirls around on the vertical, pulling the ball in while spinning towards the turf. That catch takes him over 10,000 receiving yards — all of which have been picked up in Chargers blue. What a moment, what a career.

10:36 p.m.: Herbert calling on all his weapons to make plays. Just connected with Allen to pick up yet another first down, their third of the possession.

10:35 p.m.: The Bolts make New York pay! Herbert hits rookie Quentin Johnston, who steps just over the marker to nab the first down.

End of third quarter: Chargers 17, Jets 6

10:30 p.m.: Solomon Thomas cracks Herbert with a brutal backside hit. That sends the ball into the ether. But as has been the case time and time again for the Jets, the rub of the green goes against them: Herbert landed back on his pamphlet.

10:25 p.m.: Bosa again! Puts Wilson on his backside to halt yet another Jets foray into Chargers' territory. That toe injury doesn't look to be bothering him too much nowadays.

10:22 p.m.: Another bit of magic keeps things going for New York. A direct snap lands straight into Hall's path. He bursts through the middle to move the chains on fourth down. Perhaps a comeback is in the works? Hmm...

10:19 p.m.: Big call on third down. Looks like Conklin outmatched James in single coverage, prompting the Chargers safety to grab a chunk of his opposite number's jersey. That will keep the drive churning away.

10:17 p.m.: Wilson^2 comes through once more. Wilson hits his namesake to pick up 13 yards and make things more manageable on third down. 

10:05 p.m.: FIELD GOAL! New York's attack shows signs of life to kick off the second half. Wilson got the ball moving with a couple chunk plays to Garrett Wilson and Ty Conklin, respectively. And although the Bolts were able to limit things with a pair of sacks at the end of the drive, Zuerlein trotted onto the field to sink yet another booming effort.

Chargers 17, Jets 6

End of second quarter: Chargers 17, Jets 3

9:47 p.m.: FIELD GOAL! Another bucket by Dicker, who sinks from 55 out to bring the Bolts lead back to 14 points.

Chargers 17, Jets 3

9:46 p.m.: Allen pops up once more for the slant route. Dicker is streaming onto the field now for the longgggg attempt.

9:45 p.m.: Big gain by Keenan Allen brings the Chargers to the 46. They don't need too much more yardage to get in Cameron Dicker's range. 11 seconds left.

9:44 p.m.: Nothing really going on the following drive. The Bolts will get a chance to add to their lead before the end of the frame.

9:37 p.m.: New York's defense continues to keep it in the game. Herbert has looked far more ordinary than he has tended to be at different points on the year, completing just eight of his 18 pass attempts. That will give Wilson and the Jets one last chance before the whistle goes for halftime.

9:32 p.m.: ...Nevermind...Wilson gets sent to the floor via sack. This offensive performance has been putrid from New York so far. And unless something changes, it will be headed to its fourth defeat of the year.

9:30 p.m.: Wilson moves the chains with a dart to Gipson. New York is slowly but surely making its way down the field.

9:27 p.m.: New York holds strong once more, prompting an L.A. punt after batting a pair of Herbert efforts away. One more chance for the Jets' offense to turn things up before the end of the first half.

9:20 p.m.: FIELD GOAL! Greg Zuerlein continues his strong play with a 47-yard effort to open the scoring for the Jets.

Chargers 14, Jets 3

9:17 p.m.: Hall has been a beacon of hope amid the toils for Jets fans. He just exploded through the trenches, jostling his way to 10 hard-earned yards. The elusive back has been a steady presence for New York thus far. That's better than you can say about a lot of the Jets' offensive options.

9:14 p.m.: John Franklin-Myers slams Herbert to the canvas, showcasing just what New York can do when its clicking. New York's offense will get the ball back. It has to get things going sooner rather than later.

9:08 p.m.: The ball once again tumbles along the surface after Hall misplays Wilson's toss. Fortunately (for Jets fans) it ended up in their grasp. But another punt is incoming. New York's offense is spiraling.

End of first quarter: Chargers 14, Jets 0

8:58 p.m.: Gerald Everett makes some magic happen in the flat, discarding numerous Jets defenders to turn an apparent short-yard gain into a first down. A solid way to end the frame for the Bolts, who are firmly in the driver's seat.

8:57 p.m.: The Jets just haven't been able to find their footing. Another drive turns to ashes after Wilson's throw strays wide.

8:45 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Austin Ekeler gets around the bend and races towards the pylon. He fell just short, but his effort was rewarded shortly thereafter; the Bolts found the end zone three plays later with a scamper through the mist.

Chargers 14, Jets 0

8:47 p.m.: That's how you do the dance, Joey.

8:43 p.m.: FUMBLE! Joey Bosa comes alive in the pocket, harassing Wilson before sending the ball spiraling with one fell swipe. He then picked up his loose change, the second straight change of possession in many drives for the Jets. Yikes.

8:40 p.m.: Been a bit of a mixed display from Wilson so far. Has tossed a few hospital passes to start things, but just split the defense with a delicate toss to Xavier Gipson. 19-yard gain will bring Gang Green inside L.A. territory.

8:36 p.m.: New York's defense holds firm, limiting Los Angeles' chances to force it into another punt. Offense has not been the name of the game thus far.

8:30 p.m.: FUMBLE! Just when the Jets looked like they were on the cusp of finding their groove, they give the ball away! Garrett Wilson has his catch and scamper upended as Alohi Gilman jars the ball loose. Derwin James scoops up the pickings, handing the ball back to the Bolts.

8:26 p.m.: The Jets will need Breece Hall to be on his game in this one. He showed flashes of his explosiveness, first bursting through the mire for six yards on first down, then picking up the first on a catch in the flat on third. He's leading the league in yards per carry (5.7), so expect head coach Robert Saleh to feed us a heavy dose of Hall throughout this one.

8:22 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Bolts defense returns the favor on the ensuing drive, bringing about a Jets punt. Thomas Morestead booted his effort to Derius Davis, who proceeded to leave countless New York defenders in his wake en route to an 87-yard punt return. That's one way to start things!

Chargers 7, Jets 0

8:19 p.m.: New York's defense flexes its strength, shutting Herbert and Co. down to prompt a four-play punt.

8:18 p.m.: The ball is kicked off and away we go! Justin Herbert and the Bolts spill onto the field to open the affair.

8:05 p.m.: Strong words from Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley, who is attempting to rally the troops ahead of tonight's game.

7:50 p.m.: Here's a look at the inactive lists for tonight's game. Plenty of playmakers missing out on the action, namely wideout Allen Lazard.

7:40 p.m.: Racing royalty is on the scene at MetLife Stadium; the winners of the 2023 New York City Marathon — Kenya's Hellen Obiri and Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola — are on the scene at East Rutherford. Hopefully, they get to see a good one tonight.

7:05 p.m.: A pair of ballers discussing the finer things in life at midfield. What could be better?

6:50 p.m.: Some more Rodgers content for those craving it. The Jets' fallen QB looks remarkably fluid despite suffering an Achilles tear just two months ago.

6:35 p.m.: The Chargers' most popular fan is putting her foot down ahead of tonight's game:

6:20 p.m.: Aaron Rodgers' citing here at MetLife Stadium. The gifted gunslinger pulled up to the Colosseum alone on Monday, ditching his trusty cart. He looks pretty fluid on the grass, as well, firing some arrows down the field during warmups. Could a return to the gridiron be on the horizon?

What channel is Chargers vs. Jets on today?

  • Game: Los Angeles Chargers vs. New York Jets
  • Date: Monday, Nov. 6
  • TV channel: ESPN
  • Live stream: ESPN+, Fubo (U.S.) | DAZN (Canada)

Chargers vs. Jets will be aired on ESPN, which has long held the broadcast rights to "Monday Night Football."

Joe Buck will lead the broadcast, serving as the game's play-by-play announcer. He'll be joined in the booth by longtime battery mate Troy Aikman, who will offer occasional musings as a color analyst. Lisa Salters will provide updates from the sidelines.

Fans can also stream the game via ESPN+ or Fubo, which offers a free trial. 

Viewers in Canada can stream every NFL game via DAZN.

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Chargers vs. Jets start time

  • Date: Monday, November 6
  • Start time: 8:15 p.m. ET 

Monday's clash between the Chargers and the Jets will kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET, the customary slot time for "Monday Night Football." The game will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

David Suggs

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David Suggs is a content producer at The Sporting News. A long-suffering Everton, Wizards and Commanders fan, he has learned to get used to losing over the years. In his free time, he enjoys skateboarding (poorly), listening to the likes of Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and D’Angelo, and penning short journal entries.