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

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.01 total EPA on Passing plays. across 25 snaps. Their top snap (+3.96 EPA): (15:00) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson to DEN 12 for 55 yards (22-D.Foxworth)..

Broncos 20–48 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 14, 2006

Game story

The Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Denver Broncos 48–20 in Week 14 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-12-10, a matchup that controlled the game from start to finish. The decisive swing (+6.6% win probability) came in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Chargers swung the momentum.

In Week 14 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-12-10, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Denver Broncos, pulling away with a 48–20 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. Cutler (Denver Broncos) paced the passing game, with -4.33 total EPA, and -1.4% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +15.01 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+6.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (15:00) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson to DEN 12 for 55 yards (22-D.Foxworth).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Denver Broncos	0	3	17	0	0	20
Los Angeles Chargers	14	14	0	20	0	48

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1 P. Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +15.01 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
2 A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +12.49 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.78 EPA/play
3 T. Scheffler · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +7.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.62 EPA/play
4 V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.83 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.28 EPA/play
5 J. Walker · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.28 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
6 L. Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +3.39 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
7 E. Parker · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.04 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.04 EPA/play
8 B. Manumaleuna · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.83 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

P. Rivers — LAC · Passing

P. Rivers posted the highest total EPA (+15.01) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 25 counted snaps, they averaged +0.60 EPA per play.

The signature play (-5.03 EPA) came from Denver Broncos: (3:21) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler sacked at DEN 7 for -6 yards (56-S.Merriman). FUMBLES (56-S.Merriman), RECOVERED by LAC-56-S.Merriman at DEN 7. 56-S.Merriman to DEN 7 for no gain (64-E.Pears). Play Challenged by DEN and Uphe

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 49:56)
Los Angeles Chargers — L. Neal (Q1 45:12)
Los Angeles Chargers — L. Tomlinson (Q2 40:19)
Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 30:27)
Denver Broncos — T. Scheffler (J. Cutler pass) (Q3 25:43)
Denver Broncos — T. Scheffler (J. Cutler pass) (Q3 24:53)
Los Angeles Chargers — L. Tomlinson (Q4 4:02)
Los Angeles Chargers — L. Tomlinson (Q4 3:15)

Field goals

Denver Broncos — J. Elam (Q2 42:53)
Denver Broncos — J. Elam (Q3 16:06)
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q4 12:55)
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q4 8:19)

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 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 12 (Q1 49:56) — (4:56) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 49:50) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 4 (Q1 45:12) — (:12) 41-L.Neal left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 45:05) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 16 (Q2 42:53) — (12:53) 1-J.Elam 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q2 40:19) — (10:19) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 40:15) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 7 (Q2 30:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 30:23) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 17–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 28 (Q3 25:43) — (10:43) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 88-T.Scheffler for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 25:35) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 11 (Q3 24:53) — (9:53) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 88-T.Scheffler for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 24:47); Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 15 (Q3 16:06) — (1:06) 1-J.Elam 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 20–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 16 (Q4 12:55) — (12:55) 10-N.Kaeding 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 17 (Q4 8:19) — (8:19) 10-N.Kaeding 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 6 (Q4 4:02) — (4:02) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 3:57) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 7 (Q4 3:15) — (3:15) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 3:10) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson to DEN 12 for 55 yards (22-D.Foxworth). [WPA +6.6% · EPA +3.96]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 52:07) — (7:07) 21-L.Tomlinson left end to DEN 27 for 17 yards (22-D.Foxworth). [WPA +5.7% · EPA +1.00]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 56:07) — (11:07) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson to DEN 48 for 35 yards (27-Da.Williams, 22-D.Foxworth). [WPA +5.5% · EPA +3.04]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 49:56) — (4:56) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.5% · EPA +2.44]
Denver Broncos (Q1 58:06) — (13:06) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 84-J.Walker pushed ob at LAC 47 for 13 yards (29-D.Florence). [WPA +3.8% · EPA +1.28]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

Denver Broncos (Q4 3:21) — (3:21) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler sacked at DEN 7 for -6 yards (56-S.Merriman). FUMBLES (56-S.Merriman), RECOVERED by LAC-56-S.Merriman at DEN 7. 56-S.Merriman to DEN 7 for no gain (64-E.Pears). Play Challe [WPA -0.0% · EPA -5.03]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 25:35) — 3-P.Ernster kicks 68 yards from DEN 30 to LAC 2. 25-A.Cromartie to LAC 25 for 23 yards (21-H.Abdullah). FUMBLES (21-H.Abdullah), RECOVERED by DEN-53-L.Green at LAC 27. 53-L.Green to LAC 27 for no gain [WPA -2.8% · EPA -4.73]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson to DEN 12 for 55 yards (22-D.Foxworth). [WPA +6.6% · EPA +3.96]
Denver Broncos (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 26-T.Bell right end ran ob at LAC 24 for 51 yards (20-M.McCree). [WPA +3.7% · EPA +3.57]

Quarterback report card

J.Cutler led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

J.Cutler (Denver Broncos) · 36 dropbacks · 47.2% completion · -1.4% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -4.33 total EPA
P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 25 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +9.2% CPOE · +0.60 EPA/play · +15.01 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

Stat	Denver Broncos	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.061	+0.271
Offensive success rate	42.9%	56.4%
Pass EPA/play	-0.120	+0.600
Rush EPA/play	+0.037	+0.190
Defensive EPA/play	-0.271	+0.061
Defensive success rate	43.6%	57.1%

By the numbers

Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.27 vs -0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Denver Broncos: 13 drives, -5.15 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, +21.11 total EPA, 8 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.
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
P. Rivers (LAC) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 49:56 · DEN 12 · Score 0-6
(4:56) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 49:50 · DEN 2 · Score 0-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 45:12 · DEN 4 · Score 0-13
(:12) 41-L.Neal left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 45:05 · DEN 2 · Score 0-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 42:53 · LAC 16 · Score 3-14
(12:53) 1-J.Elam 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 40:19 · DEN 1 · Score 3-20
(10:19) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 40:15 · DEN 2 · Score 3-21
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 30:27 · DEN 7 · Score 3-27
(:27) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 30:23 · DEN 2 · Score 3-28
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 25:43 · LAC 28 · Score 9-28
(10:43) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 88-T.Scheffler for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 25:35 · LAC 2 · Score 10-28
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 24:53 · LAC 11 · Score 16-28
(9:53) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 88-T.Scheffler for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 24:47 · LAC 2 · Score 17-28
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer. PENALTY on LAC, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 16:06 · LAC 15 · Score 20-28
(1:06) 1-J.Elam 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 12:55 · DEN 16 · Score 20-31
(12:55) 10-N.Kaeding 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 8:19 · DEN 17 · Score 20-34
(8:19) 10-N.Kaeding 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 4:02 · DEN 6 · Score 20-40
(4:02) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 3:57 · DEN 2 · Score 20-41
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 3:15 · DEN 7 · Score 20-47
(3:15) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 3:10 · DEN 2 · Score 20-48
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Denver Broncos 48-20 in Week 14, 2006 on 2006-12-10.

What was the final score of Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?

The final score was Denver Broncos 20, Los Angeles Chargers 48 (DEN 20-48 LAC) in Week 14, 2006 on 2006-12-10.

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

Q1: Denver Broncos 0, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Q2: Denver Broncos 3, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Q3: Denver Broncos 17, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: Denver Broncos 0, Los Angeles Chargers 20; Final: Denver Broncos 20, Los Angeles Chargers 48.

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

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 49:56) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Neal (Q1 45:12) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q2 40:19) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 30:27) Denver Broncos touchdown — T. Scheffler (J. Cutler pass) (Q3 25:43) Denver Broncos touchdown — T. Scheffler (J. Cutler pass) (Q3 24:53) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q4 4:02) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q4 3:15) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q2 42:53, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q3 16:06, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q4 12:55, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q4 8:19, 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. Cutler (Denver Broncos), 47.2% completion, -1.4% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -4.33 total passing EPA. P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 60.0% completion, +9.2% CPOE, +0.60 EPA per dropback, +15.01 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +15.01 on passing plays. across 25 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.03 EPA): (3:21) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler sacked at DEN 7 for -6 yards (56-S.Merriman). FUMBLES (56-S.Merriman), RECOVERED by LAC-56-S.Merriman at DEN 7. 56-S.Merriman to DEN 7 for no gain (64-E. The biggest win-probability swing was +6.6%.

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 7-5 Now 7-6 L

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 10-2 Now 11-2 W

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