Game story
In Week 6 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-10-21, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Denver Broncos, pulling away with a 27–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Griese (Denver Broncos) paced the passing game, with -4.48 total EPA.
On the individual side, D. Flutie (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.59 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+21.5% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: 1-J.Elam kicks 58 yards from DEN 30 to LAC 12. 28-R.Jenkins for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Flutie · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +7.59 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 2 J. Graham · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.54 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 3 D. Clark · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.23 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 4 F. Jones · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.01 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 5 C. Conway · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +2.87 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.87 EPA/play
- 6 C. Conway · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.41 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 7 B. Griese · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +1.45 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 8 P. Hape · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.93 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Flutie — LAC · Passing
D. Flutie posted the highest total EPA (+7.59) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.21 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.36 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: 1-J.Elam kicks 58 yards from DEN 30 to LAC 12. 28-R.Jenkins for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — R. Jenkins
- Denver Broncos — D. Clark (B. Griese pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — J. Graham (D. Flutie pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — J. Graham (D. Flutie pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — W. Richey
- Los Angeles Chargers — W. Richey
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 30 (Q1 60:00) — 1-J.Elam kicks 58 yards from DEN 30 to LAC 12. 28-R.Jenkins for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 59:43) — 5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–6. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 2 (Q2 36:35) — (6:35) 5-W.Richey 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 33 (Q2 32:25) — (2:25) 5-W.Richey 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 6 (Q2 30:41) — (:41) 14-B.Griese pass to 88-D.Clark for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC-27-T.Cody, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 30:41) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 27 (Q3 24:01) — (9:01) 1-J.Elam 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 17 (Q3 17:24) — (2:24) 7-D.Flutie pass to 81-J.Graham for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 17:17) — 5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 20 (Q4 8:43) — (8:43) 7-D.Flutie pass to 81-J.Graham for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 8:36) — 5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 60:00) — 1-J.Elam kicks 58 yards from DEN 30 to LAC 12. 28-R.Jenkins for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 30:11) — (:11) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie pass intended for 81-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 26-E.Brown at DEN 0. Touchback.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 19:29) — (4:29) 38-M.Anderson right tackle to DEN 36 for 5 yards (57-Z.Moreno). FUMBLES (57-Z.Moreno), touched at DEN 40, RECOVERED by LAC-31-J.Perry at DEN 40. 31-J.Perry to DEN 33 for 7 yards (66-T.Nalen). P
- Denver Broncos (Q1 59:43) — 5-W.Richey kicks 67 yards from LAC 30 to DEN 3. 84-C.Cole to DEN 39 for 36 yards (27-T.Cody).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 30:41) — (:41) 14-B.Griese pass to 88-D.Clark for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC-27-T.Cody, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 60:00) — 1-J.Elam kicks 58 yards from DEN 30 to LAC 12. 28-R.Jenkins for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 19:29) — (4:29) 38-M.Anderson right tackle to DEN 36 for 5 yards (57-Z.Moreno). FUMBLES (57-Z.Moreno), touched at DEN 40, RECOVERED by LAC-31-J.Perry at DEN 40. 31-J.Perry to DEN 33 for 7 yards (66-T.Nalen). P
- Denver Broncos (Q4 10:59) — (10:59) 14-B.Griese pass INTERCEPTED by 95-A.Fontenot (75-M.Wiley) at DEN 38. 95-A.Fontenot to DEN 38 for no gain (14-B.Griese).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 8:43) — (8:43) 7-D.Flutie pass to 81-J.Graham for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
B.Griese led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Griese (Denver Broncos) · 47 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · -0.10 EPA/play · -4.48 total EPA
- D.Flutie (Los Angeles Chargers) · 36 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · +0.21 EPA/play · +7.59 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.077 | +0.109 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.7% | 45.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.087 | +0.211 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.228 | -0.297 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.109 | +0.077 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.7% | 48.3% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Denver Broncos: 13 drives, -6.68 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 13 drives, +9.34 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Chargers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- D. Flutie (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.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 60:00 · DEN 30 · Score 0-6
1-J.Elam kicks 58 yards from DEN 30 to LAC 12. 28-R.Jenkins for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 59:43 · DEN 2 · Score 0-7
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 36:35 · DEN 2 · Score 0-10
(6:35) 5-W.Richey 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 32:25 · DEN 33 · Score 0-13
(2:25) 5-W.Richey 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 30:41 · LAC 6 · Score 6-13
(:41) 14-B.Griese pass to 88-D.Clark for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC-27-T.Cody, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 30:41 · LAC 2 · Score 7-13
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 24:01 · LAC 27 · Score 10-13
(9:01) 1-J.Elam 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 17:24 · DEN 17 · Score 10-19
(2:24) 7-D.Flutie pass to 81-J.Graham for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 17:17 · DEN 2 · Score 10-20
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 8:43 · DEN 20 · Score 10-26
(8:43) 7-D.Flutie pass to 81-J.Graham for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 8:36 · DEN 2 · Score 10-27
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Denver Broncos 27-10 in Week 6, 2001 on 2001-10-21.
What was the final score of Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Denver Broncos 10, Los Angeles Chargers 27 (DEN 10-27 LAC) in Week 6, 2001 on 2001-10-21.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Denver Broncos 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Denver Broncos 7, Los Angeles Chargers 6; Q3: Denver Broncos 3, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q4: Denver Broncos 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Final: Denver Broncos 10, Los Angeles Chargers 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — R. Jenkins (Q1 60:00) Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Clark (B. Griese pass) (Q2 30:41) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Graham (D. Flutie pass) (Q3 17:24) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Graham (D. Flutie pass) (Q4 8:43) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — W. Richey (Q2 36:35, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — W. Richey (Q2 32:25, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q3 24:01, 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?
B. Griese (Denver Broncos), 55.3% completion, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -4.48 total passing EPA. D. Flutie (Los Angeles Chargers), 58.3% completion, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +7.59 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
D. Flutie (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +7.59 on passing plays. across 36 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.36 EPA): 1-J.Elam kicks 58 yards from DEN 30 to LAC 12. 28-R.Jenkins for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +21.5%.
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W
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