Broncos 37–13 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 2, 2003

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?

J. Plummer (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.88 total EPA on Passing plays. across 16 snaps. Their top snap (+2.76 EPA): (11:20) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie to LAC 14 for 20 yards (23-Q.Jammer)..

Quick answer

Winner: Denver Broncos
Final score: Denver Broncos 37–13 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime: Denver Broncos 24–10 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jack Plummer
Top passer: D. Brees
Biggest EPA play: (:54) 9-D.Brees pass INTERCEPTED by 52-I.Gold (92-B.Berry) at LAC 26. 52-I.Gold to LAC 24 …
Game date: 2003-09-14

Game summary

The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 37–13 on 2003-09-14. Jack Plummer posted a game-high +9.88 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Denver Broncos	14	10	10	3	0	37
Los Angeles Chargers	3	7	3	0	0	13

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

DENDenver Broncos

DEN 23

+3LAC 27

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DENDenver Broncos
Q1 12:25TD
RDR. Droughns
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 12
Score
6-0
(12:25) 16-J.Plummer pass to 34-R.Droughns for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q1 12:18XP
JEJ. Elam
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
7-0
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 6:25FG
SCS. Christie
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 1
Score
7-3
(6:25) 8-S.Christie 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
DENDenver Broncos
Q1 1:40TD
SSS. Sharpe
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 1
Score
13-3
(1:40) 16-J.Plummer pass to 84-S.Sharpe for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q1 1:36XP
JEJ. Elam
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
14-3
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 7:03TD
CCC. Carlisle
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 6
Score
20-3
(7:03) 16-J.Plummer pass to 65-C.Carlisle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 6:58XP
JEJ. Elam
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
21-3
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 1:12TD
EPE. Parker
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 23
Score
21-9
(1:12) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 1:05XP
SCS. Christie
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
21-10
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:08FG
JEJ. Elam
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 12
Score
24-10
(:08) 1-J.Elam 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 9:34FG
SCS. Christie
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 7
Score
24-13
(9:34) 8-S.Christie 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 4:51TD
MAM. Anderson
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 1
Score
30-13
(4:51) 38-M.Anderson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 4:48XP
JEJ. Elam
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
31-13
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 1:09FG
JEJ. Elam
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 27
Score
34-13
(1:09) 1-J.Elam 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 14:25FG
JEJ. Elam
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 16
Score
37-13
(14:25) 1-J.Elam 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jack Plummer · Denver Broncos · Passing · +9.88 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
2E. Parker · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.42 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
3C. Portis · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +6.65 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
4A. Lelie · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.47 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.74 EPA/play
5Ryan Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.30 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
6S. Sharpe · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.09 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
7J. Peelle · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.90 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
8M. Anderson · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +3.36 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.21 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

Jack Plummer — DEN · Passing

Jack Plummer posted the highest total EPA (+9.88) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 16 counted snaps, they averaged +0.62 EPA per play.

Jack Plummer's top snap (+2.76 EPA): (11:20) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie to LAC 14 for 20 yards (23-Q.Jammer).

Biggest single play (-5.49 EPA): D. Brees — (:54) 9-D.Brees pass INTERCEPTED by 52-I.Gold (92-B.Berry) at LAC 26. 52-I.Gold to LAC 24 for 2 yards (70-V.Parker).

Quarterback report card

D. Brees led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) · 43 dropbacks · 46.5% completion · -0.21 EPA/play · -9.14 total EPA
S. Beuerlein (Denver Broncos) · 19 dropbacks · 36.8% completion · +0.15 EPA/play · +2.87 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Denver Broncos	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.277	-0.059
Offensive success rate	47.2%	42.5%
Pass EPA/play	+0.343	-0.213
Rush EPA/play	+0.389	+0.084
Defensive EPA/play	+0.059	-0.277
Defensive success rate	57.5%	52.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.28 vs -0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Denver Broncos: +0.28 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: -0.06 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)

Denver Broncos: 11 drives, +24.64 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, -4.74 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Denver Broncos — R. Droughns (Jack Plummer pass) (Q1 12:25)
Denver Broncos — S. Sharpe (Jack Plummer pass) (Q1 1:40)
Denver Broncos — C. Carlisle (Jack Plummer pass) (Q2 7:03)
Los Angeles Chargers — E. Parker (D. Brees pass) (Q2 1:12)
Denver Broncos — M. Anderson (Q3 4:51)

Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — S. Christie (Q1 6:25)
Denver Broncos — J. Elam (Q2 0:08)
Los Angeles Chargers — S. Christie (Q3 9:34)
Denver Broncos — J. Elam (Q3 1:09)
Denver Broncos — J. Elam (Q4 14:25)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 14–3. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 12 (Q1 12:25) — (12:25) 16-J.Plummer pass to 34-R.Droughns for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 12:18) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 1 (Q1 6:25) — (6:25) 8-S.Christie 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q1 1:40) — (1:40) 16-J.Plummer pass to 84-S.Sharpe for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 1:36) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr..

The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 6 (Q2 7:03) — (7:03) 16-J.Plummer pass to 65-C.Carlisle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 6:58) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 23 (Q2 1:12) — (1:12) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 1:05) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 12 (Q2 0:08) — (:08) 1-J.Elam 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr..

The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 7 (Q3 9:34) — (9:34) 8-S.Christie 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q3 4:51) — (4:51) 38-M.Anderson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 4:48) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 27 (Q3 1:09) — (1:09) 1-J.Elam 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr..

The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 16 (Q4 14:25) — (14:25) 1-J.Elam 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Denver Broncos (Q1 5:15) — (5:15) 26-C.Portis right end pushed ob at LAC 16 for 58 yards (23-Q.Jammer). [WPA +11.8% · EPA +4.42]
Denver Broncos (Q1 14:33) — (14:33) 26-C.Portis right end pushed ob at LAC 28 for 25 yards (75-M.Wiley). [WPA +8.3% · EPA +1.91]
Denver Broncos (Q1 14:39) — (14:39) 16-J.Plummer pass incomplete to 80-R.Smith (75-M.Wiley). PENALTY on LAC-23-Q.Jammer, Defensive Pass Interference, 16 yards, enforced at DEN 31 - No Play. [WPA +7.2% · EPA +2.40]
Denver Broncos (Q1 12:25) — (12:25) 16-J.Plummer pass to 34-R.Droughns for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.3% · EPA +2.67]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 2:19) — (2:19) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker to DEN 35 for 5 yards (75-M.Pope). [WPA +4.8% · EPA +2.04]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 0:54) — (:54) 9-D.Brees pass INTERCEPTED by 52-I.Gold (92-B.Berry) at LAC 26. 52-I.Gold to LAC 24 for 2 yards (70-V.Parker). [WPA -0.7% · EPA -5.49]
Denver Broncos (Q1 5:15) — (5:15) 26-C.Portis right end pushed ob at LAC 16 for 58 yards (23-Q.Jammer). [WPA +11.8% · EPA +4.42]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 1:12) — (1:12) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -1.1% · EPA +3.59]
Denver Broncos (Q3 7:29) — (7:29) (Shotgun) 11-S.Beuerlein pass incomplete to 85-A.Lelie. PENALTY on LAC-22-S.Davis, Defensive Pass Interference, 22 yards, enforced at DEN 41 - No Play. [WPA +3.8% · EPA +3.26]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 12:25 · LAC 12 · Score 6-0
(12:25) 16-J.Plummer pass to 34-R.Droughns for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 12:18 · LAC 2 · Score 7-0
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 6:25 · DEN 1 · Score 7-3
(6:25) 8-S.Christie 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 1:40 · LAC 1 · Score 13-3
(1:40) 16-J.Plummer pass to 84-S.Sharpe for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 1:36 · LAC 2 · Score 14-3
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 7:03 · LAC 6 · Score 20-3
(7:03) 16-J.Plummer pass to 65-C.Carlisle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 6:58 · LAC 2 · Score 21-3
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 1:12 · DEN 23 · Score 21-9
(1:12) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 1:05 · DEN 2 · Score 21-10
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 0:08 · LAC 12 · Score 24-10
(:08) 1-J.Elam 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 9:34 · DEN 7 · Score 24-13
(9:34) 8-S.Christie 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 4:51 · LAC 1 · Score 30-13
(4:51) 38-M.Anderson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 4:48 · LAC 2 · Score 31-13
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 1:09 · LAC 27 · Score 34-13
(1:09) 1-J.Elam 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 14:25 · LAC 16 · Score 37-13
(14:25) 1-J.Elam 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Denver Broncos earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2003-09-14?

The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 37-13 in Week 2, 2003.

What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Q1: Denver Broncos 14, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q2: Denver Broncos 10, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q3: Denver Broncos 10, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q4: Denver Broncos 3, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Final: Denver Broncos 37, Los Angeles Chargers 13.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Droughns (J. Plummer pass) (Q1 12:25) Denver Broncos touchdown — S. Sharpe (J. Plummer pass) (Q1 1:40) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Carlisle (J. Plummer pass) (Q2 7:03) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — E. Parker (D. Brees pass) (Q2 1:12) Denver Broncos touchdown — M. Anderson (Q3 4:51) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — S. Christie (Q1 6:25, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q2 0:08, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — S. Christie (Q3 9:34, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q3 1:09, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q4 14:25, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?

D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers), 46.5% completion, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -9.14 total passing EPA. S. Beuerlein (Denver Broncos), 36.8% completion, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +2.87 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.88 total EPA on Passing plays. across 16 snaps. Their top snap (+2.76 EPA): (11:20) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie to LAC 14 for 20 yards (23-Q.Jammer)..

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L

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