Game story
In Week 6 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-10-19, the Denver Broncos took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 34–23 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with -0.30 total EPA, and +1.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, K. Orton (Denver Broncos) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +17.74 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+20.9% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Denver Broncos changed the game: 10-N.Kaeding kicks 63 yards from LAC 30 to DEN 7. 19-E.Royal for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | 7 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 34 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 10 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Orton · Denver Broncos · Passing · +17.74 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 2 T. Scheffler · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +8.62 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
- 3 B. Marshall · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.19 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 4 B. Stokley · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.39 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
- 5 M. Tolbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.03 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
- 6 C. Buckhalter · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 7 V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.91 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 8 A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.59 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
K. Orton — DEN · Passing
K. Orton posted the highest total EPA (+17.74) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Denver Broncos's efficiency. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.54 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.95 EPA) came from Denver Broncos: 10-N.Kaeding kicks 63 yards from LAC 30 to DEN 7. 19-E.Royal for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — E. Royal
- Los Angeles Chargers — V. Jackson (P. Rivers pass)
- Denver Broncos — E. Royal
- Los Angeles Chargers — D. Sproles
- Denver Broncos — T. Scheffler (K. Orton pass)
- Denver Broncos — B. Stokley (K. Orton pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
- Denver Broncos — M. Prater
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
- Denver Broncos — M. Prater
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 10–7. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 2 (Q1 49:53) — (4:53) 10-N.Kaeding 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 30 (Q1 49:51) — 10-N.Kaeding kicks 63 yards from LAC 30 to DEN 7. 19-E.Royal for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 49:39) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-1-B.Kern.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 3 (Q1 45:11) — (:11) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 83-V.Jackson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 45:06) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 16 (Q2 37:59) — (7:59) 5-M.Prater 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-1-B.Kern.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 75 (Q2 36:11) — (6:11) 5-M.Scifres punts 46 yards to DEN 29, Center-50-D.Binn. 19-E.Royal for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 35:53) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-1-B.Kern.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 26 (Q2 32:22) — (2:22) 10-N.Kaeding 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 69 (Q2 31:20) — (1:20) 1-B.Kern punts 46 yards to LAC 23, Center-66-L.Paxton. 43-D.Sproles for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 31:03) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 32 (Q3 23:02) — (8:02) 10-N.Kaeding 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 19 (Q3 18:48) — (3:48) 8-K.Orton pass deep right to 88-T.Scheffler for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 18:43) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-1-B.Kern..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 11 (Q4 13:08) — (13:08) 5-M.Prater 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-1-B.Kern.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q4 3:01); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 2:55) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-1-B.Kern..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 49:51) — 10-N.Kaeding kicks 63 yards from LAC 30 to DEN 7. 19-E.Royal for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 31:20) — (1:20) 1-B.Kern punts 46 yards to LAC 23, Center-66-L.Paxton. 43-D.Sproles for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 16:52) — (1:52) 17-P.Rivers sacked at 50 for 0 yards (92-E.Dumervil). FUMBLES (92-E.Dumervil), RECOVERED by DEN-99-V.Holliday at LAC 47. 99-V.Holliday to LAC 47 for no gain (68-K.Dielman).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 6:34) — (6:34) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass incomplete deep left to 83-V.Jackson. PENALTY on DEN-21-A.Goodman, Defensive Pass Interference, 34 yards, enforced at LAC 26 - No Play.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 36:11) — (6:11) 5-M.Scifres punts 46 yards to DEN 29, Center-50-D.Binn. 19-E.Royal for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 49:51) — 10-N.Kaeding kicks 63 yards from LAC 30 to DEN 7. 19-E.Royal for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 31:20) — (1:20) 1-B.Kern punts 46 yards to LAC 23, Center-66-L.Paxton. 43-D.Sproles for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 36:11) — (6:11) 5-M.Scifres punts 46 yards to DEN 29, Center-50-D.Binn. 19-E.Royal for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 16:52) — (1:52) 17-P.Rivers sacked at 50 for 0 yards (92-E.Dumervil). FUMBLES (92-E.Dumervil), RECOVERED by DEN-99-V.Holliday at LAC 47. 99-V.Holliday to LAC 47 for no gain (68-K.Dielman).
Quarterback report card
P.Rivers led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 41 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · +1.5% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.30 total EPA
- K.Orton (Denver Broncos) · 33 dropbacks · 60.6% completion · +3.8% CPOE · +0.54 EPA/play · +17.74 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.127 | -0.060 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.6% | 50.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.538 | -0.007 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.191 | -0.209 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.060 | -0.127 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.4% | 49.4% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs -0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Denver Broncos: 12 drives, +10.81 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, -4.65 total EPA, 5 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.
- K. Orton (Denver Broncos) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- K. Orton (DEN) 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 FG (+3) — Q1 49:53 · DEN 2 · Score 0-3
(4:53) 10-N.Kaeding 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 49:51 · LAC 30 · Score 6-3
10-N.Kaeding kicks 63 yards from LAC 30 to DEN 7. 19-E.Royal for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 49:39 · LAC 2 · Score 7-3
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-1-B.Kern. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 45:11 · DEN 3 · Score 7-9
(:11) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 83-V.Jackson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 45:06 · DEN 2 · Score 7-10
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 37:59 · LAC 16 · Score 10-10
(7:59) 5-M.Prater 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-1-B.Kern. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 36:11 · DEN 75 · Score 16-10
(6:11) 5-M.Scifres punts 46 yards to DEN 29, Center-50-D.Binn. 19-E.Royal for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 35:53 · LAC 2 · Score 17-10
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-1-B.Kern. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 32:22 · DEN 26 · Score 17-13
(2:22) 10-N.Kaeding 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 31:20 · LAC 69 · Score 17-19
(1:20) 1-B.Kern punts 46 yards to LAC 23, Center-66-L.Paxton. 43-D.Sproles for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 31:03 · DEN 2 · Score 17-20
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 23:02 · DEN 32 · Score 17-23
(8:02) 10-N.Kaeding 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 18:48 · LAC 19 · Score 23-23
(3:48) 8-K.Orton pass deep right to 88-T.Scheffler for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 18:43 · LAC 2 · Score 24-23
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-1-B.Kern. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 13:08 · LAC 11 · Score 27-23
(13:08) 5-M.Prater 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-1-B.Kern. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 3:01 · LAC 5 · Score 33-23
(3:01) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short left to 14-B.Stokley for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. San Diego challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Uphe - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 2:55 · LAC 2 · Score 34-23
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-1-B.Kern.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 34-23 in Week 6, 2009 on 2009-10-19.
What was the final score of Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Denver Broncos 34, Los Angeles Chargers 23 (DEN 34-23 LAC) in Week 6, 2009 on 2009-10-19.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Denver Broncos 7, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q2: Denver Broncos 10, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q3: Denver Broncos 7, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q4: Denver Broncos 10, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Final: Denver Broncos 34, Los Angeles Chargers 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Denver Broncos touchdown — E. Royal (Q1 49:51) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — V. Jackson (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 45:11) Denver Broncos touchdown — E. Royal (Q2 36:11) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Sproles (Q2 31:20) Denver Broncos touchdown — T. Scheffler (K. Orton pass) (Q3 18:48) Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Stokley (K. Orton pass) (Q4 3:01) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q1 49:53, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q2 37:59, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q2 32:22, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q3 23:02, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q4 13:08, 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?
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 48.8% completion, +1.5% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.30 total passing EPA. K. Orton (Denver Broncos), 60.6% completion, +3.8% CPOE, +0.54 EPA per dropback, +17.74 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
K. Orton (Denver Broncos) led the game in total EPA with +17.74 on passing plays. across 33 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.95 EPA): 10-N.Kaeding kicks 63 yards from LAC 30 to DEN 7. 19-E.Royal for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +20.9%.
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 5-0 Now 6-0 W
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
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