Game story
In Week 9 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-11-07, the Denver Broncos took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 33–17 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Harbaugh (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with -4.34 total EPA.
On the individual side, M. Ricks (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.99 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+46.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Denver Broncos changed the game: J.Carney kicks 69 yards from SD 30 to DEN 1. C.Watson to DEN 47 for 46 yards (T.Shaw).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | 3 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 33 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Ricks · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.99 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 2 O. Gary · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +4.79 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 3 C. Jones · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.52 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.26 EPA/play
- 4 F. Jones · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.49 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 5 R. Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.87 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 6 B. Miller · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.74 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 7 T. Stephens · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.51 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 8 H. Griffith · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +1.20 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Ricks — LAC · Receiving
M. Ricks posted the highest total EPA (+4.99) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.62 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.67 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (14:41) J.Harbaugh pass INTERCEPTED by B.Romanowski at SD 18. B.Romanowski to SD 1 for 17 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at SD 0. TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 26 (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) J.Elam 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–3. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 81 (Q2 44:41) — (14:41) J.Harbaugh pass INTERCEPTED by B.Romanowski at SD 18. B.Romanowski to SD 1 for 17 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at SD 0. TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 43:20) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 28 (Q2 43:20) — (13:20) J.Carney 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 37 (Q2 30:41) — (:41) J.Elam 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 23 (Q3 24:12) — (9:12) O.Gary up the middle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 23:28) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 7 (Q3 23:28) — (8:28) J.Harbaugh pass to F.Jones for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 18:10) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 13–7. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 23 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) J.Elam 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 44 (Q4 13:26) — (13:26) J.Harbaugh pass to C.Jones for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 9:17) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 6 (Q4 4:22) — (4:22) J.Elam 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) O.Gary right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 1:56) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 60:00) — J.Carney kicks 69 yards from SD 30 to DEN 1. C.Watson to DEN 47 for 46 yards (T.Shaw).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 44:41) — (14:41) J.Harbaugh pass INTERCEPTED by B.Romanowski at SD 18. B.Romanowski to SD 1 for 17 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at SD 0. TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 9:17) — (9:17) T.Rouen punts 42 yards to SD 38, Center-T.Teague. C.Penn to SD 38 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by DEN-D.Smith at SD 38.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 25:05) — (10:05) J.Harbaugh pass to C.Penn to SD 31 for 3 yards (A.Wilson). FUMBLES (A.Wilson), RECOVERED by DEN-A.Wilson at SD 31.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) C.Miller sacked at SD 26 for -15 yards (G.Dixon). FUMBLES (G.Dixon), ball out of bounds at SD 26.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 44:41) — (14:41) J.Harbaugh pass INTERCEPTED by B.Romanowski at SD 18. B.Romanowski to SD 1 for 17 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at SD 0. TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 9:17) — (9:17) T.Rouen punts 42 yards to SD 38, Center-T.Teague. C.Penn to SD 38 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by DEN-D.Smith at SD 38.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 13:26) — (13:26) J.Harbaugh pass to C.Jones for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 25:05) — (10:05) J.Harbaugh pass to C.Penn to SD 31 for 3 yards (A.Wilson). FUMBLES (A.Wilson), RECOVERED by DEN-A.Wilson at SD 31.
Quarterback report card
J.Harbaugh led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Harbaugh (Los Angeles Chargers) · 48 dropbacks · 52.1% completion · -0.09 EPA/play · -4.34 total EPA
- C.Miller (Denver Broncos) · 30 dropbacks · 46.7% completion · -0.05 EPA/play · -1.56 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.181 | -0.047 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.7% | 47.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.052 | -0.084 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.187 | -0.228 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.047 | -0.181 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.5% | 53.3% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs -0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Denver Broncos: 11 drives, +16.27 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, -3.74 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Denver Broncos leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- M. Ricks (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 60:00 · LAC 26 · Score 3-0
(15:00) J.Elam 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 44:41 · DEN 81 · Score 9-0
(14:41) J.Harbaugh pass INTERCEPTED by B.Romanowski at SD 18. B.Romanowski to SD 1 for 17 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at SD 0. TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 43:20 · LAC 2 · Score 10-0
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 43:20 · DEN 28 · Score 10-3
(13:20) J.Carney 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 30:41 · LAC 37 · Score 13-3
(:41) J.Elam 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 24:12 · LAC 23 · Score 19-3
(9:12) O.Gary up the middle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 23:28 · LAC 2 · Score 20-3
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 23:28 · DEN 7 · Score 20-9
(8:28) J.Harbaugh pass to F.Jones for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 18:10 · DEN 2 · Score 20-10
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · LAC 23 · Score 23-10
(15:00) J.Elam 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 13:26 · DEN 44 · Score 23-16
(13:26) J.Harbaugh pass to C.Jones for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 9:17 · DEN 2 · Score 23-17
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 4:22 · LAC 6 · Score 26-17
(4:22) J.Elam 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · LAC 5 · Score 32-17
(2:00) O.Gary right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 1:56 · LAC 2 · Score 33-17
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 33-17 in Week 9, 1999 on 1999-11-07.
What was the final score of Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Denver Broncos 33, Los Angeles Chargers 17 (DEN 33-17 LAC) in Week 9, 1999 on 1999-11-07.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Denver Broncos 3, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q2: Denver Broncos 10, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q3: Denver Broncos 7, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q4: Denver Broncos 13, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Final: Denver Broncos 33, Los Angeles Chargers 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 44:41) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 24:12) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 23:28) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 13:26) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 2:00) Denver Broncos field goal — unlisted player (Q1 60:00, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 43:20, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — unlisted player (Q2 30:41, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — unlisted player (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — unlisted player (Q4 4:22, 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?
J. Harbaugh (Los Angeles Chargers), 52.1% completion, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -4.34 total passing EPA. C. Miller (Denver Broncos), 46.7% completion, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -1.56 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
M. Ricks (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +4.99 on receiving plays. across 8 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.67 EPA): (14:41) J.Harbaugh pass INTERCEPTED by B.Romanowski at SD 18. B.Romanowski to SD 1 for 17 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at SD 0. TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +46.2%.
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 2-6 Now 3-6 W
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L
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