Game story
In Week 6 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-10-08, the Denver Broncos took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 21–7 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 7 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Harbaugh (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with -13.78 total EPA.
On the individual side, D. Carswell (Denver Broncos) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +3.93 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+43.9% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Denver Broncos changed the game: J.Carney kicks 66 yards from SD 30 to DEN 4. D.O'Neal to DEN 33 for 29 yards (S.Tovar).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Carswell · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.93 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 2 B. Chamberlain · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.32 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 3 R. Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.31 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 4 B. Griese · Denver Broncos · Passing · +2.26 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 5 E. McCaffrey · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 6 K. Coleman · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +0.25 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play
- 7 B. Griese · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +0.25 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 8 J. Fazande · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +0.05 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.00 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Carswell — DEN · Receiving
D. Carswell posted the highest total EPA (+3.93) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Denver Broncos's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +0.79 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.76 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (4:58) J.Carney 34 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
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
- Los Angeles Chargers — 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 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q1 54:03) — (9:03) B.Griese pass to E.McCaffrey for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 53:57) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 26 (Q2 30:57) — (:57) J.Harbaugh pass to F.Jones for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 30:52) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q3 21:20) — (6:20) B.Griese pass to E.McCaffrey for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 21:16) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 14 (Q4 1:32) — (1:32) B.Griese pass to D.Carswell for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 1:25) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, 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 66 yards from SD 30 to DEN 4. D.O'Neal to DEN 33 for 29 yards (S.Tovar).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 6:32) — (6:32) J.Harbaugh pass intended for R.Jones INTERCEPTED by T.Buckley at DEN -3. T.Buckley to DEN 30 for 33 yards (R.Jones).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 23:26) — (8:26) J.Harbaugh pass intended for R.Jones INTERCEPTED by T.Buckley at DEN 45. T.Buckley to SD 24 for 31 yards (R.Jones).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 30:57) — (:57) J.Harbaugh pass to F.Jones for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 8:13) — (8:13) (Shotgun) J.Harbaugh pass incomplete to R.Jones. PENALTY on DEN-J.Spencer, Defensive Pass Interference, 30 yards, enforced at DEN 35 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 34:58) — (4:58) J.Carney 34 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 23:26) — (8:26) J.Harbaugh pass intended for R.Jones INTERCEPTED by T.Buckley at DEN 45. T.Buckley to SD 24 for 31 yards (R.Jones).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 30:57) — (:57) J.Harbaugh pass to F.Jones for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 6:32) — (6:32) J.Harbaugh pass intended for R.Jones INTERCEPTED by T.Buckley at DEN -3. T.Buckley to DEN 30 for 33 yards (R.Jones).
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) · 50 dropbacks · 36.0% completion · -0.28 EPA/play · -13.78 total EPA
- B.Griese (Denver Broncos) · 45 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.26 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.051 | -0.234 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.0% | 32.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.055 | -0.276 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.280 | -0.237 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.234 | +0.051 |
| Defensive success rate | 67.4% | 66.0% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.23), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Denver Broncos: 14 drives, -5.12 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 14 drives, -21.55 total EPA, 1 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.
- D. Carswell (Denver Broncos) 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 TD (+6) — Q1 54:03 · LAC 2 · Score 6-0
(9:03) B.Griese pass to E.McCaffrey for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 53:57 · LAC 2 · Score 7-0
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 30:57 · DEN 26 · Score 7-6
(:57) J.Harbaugh pass to F.Jones for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 30:52 · DEN 2 · Score 7-7
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 21:20 · LAC 5 · Score 13-7
(6:20) B.Griese pass to E.McCaffrey for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 21:16 · LAC 2 · Score 14-7
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 1:32 · LAC 14 · Score 20-7
(1:32) B.Griese pass to D.Carswell for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 1:25 · LAC 2 · Score 21-7
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 21-7 in Week 6, 2000 on 2000-10-08.
What was the final score of Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Denver Broncos 21, Los Angeles Chargers 7 (DEN 21-7 LAC) in Week 6, 2000 on 2000-10-08.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Denver Broncos 7, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q2: Denver Broncos 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q3: Denver Broncos 7, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: Denver Broncos 7, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Final: Denver Broncos 21, Los Angeles Chargers 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 54:03) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 30:57) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 21:20) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 1:32) 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), 36.0% completion, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -13.78 total passing EPA. B. Griese (Denver Broncos), 60.0% completion, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.26 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
D. Carswell (Denver Broncos) led the game in total EPA with +3.93 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.76 EPA): (4:58) J.Carney 34 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.. The biggest win-probability swing was +43.9%.
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 0-4 Now 0-5 L
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