Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 35–24 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- Denver Broncos 0–24 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Paul Manning
- Top passer
- Philip Rivers
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:15) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right intended for 12-M.Willis INTERCEPTED by 23-…
- Game date
- 2012-10-15
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 35–24 on 2012-10-15, overcoming Los Angeles Chargers's 24–0 halftime lead. Paul Manning posted a game-high +9.75 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Denver Broncos | 0 | 0 | 14 | 21 | 0 | 35 |
 Los Angeles Chargers | 10 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DENDenver Broncos(9:03) 9-N.Novak 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(8:23) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. PENALTY on LAC-66-J.Clary, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(6:15) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right intended for 12-M.Willis INTERCEPTED by 23-Q.Jammer at LAC 20. 23-Q.Jammer for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(:29) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(11:02) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 88-D.Thomas for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(4:56) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at DEN 35 for -2 yards (92-E.Dumervil). FUMBLES (92-E.Dumervil) [92-E.Dumervil], RECOVERED by DEN-32-T.Carter at DEN 35. 32-T.Carter for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was Upheld.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(13:40) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 87-E.Decker for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(9:09) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 14-B.Stokley for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(2:15) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 11-E.Royal INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris at LAC 46. 25-C.Harris for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
LACLos Angeles ChargersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 9:03FG NNN. NovakPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 13
- Score
- 0-3
(9:03) 9-N.Novak 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 8:23TD AGA. GatesPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 0-9
(8:23) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 8:16XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 0-10
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. PENALTY on LAC-66-J.Clary, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 6:15TD QJQ. JammerPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 26
- Score
- 0-16
(6:15) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right intended for 12-M.Willis INTERCEPTED by 23-Q.Jammer at LAC 20. 23-Q.Jammer for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 6:00XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 0-17
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:29TD AGA. GatesPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 11
- Score
- 0-23
(:29) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:24XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 0-24
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 11:02TD Drake ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 29
- Score
- 6-24
(11:02) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 88-D.Thomas for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 10:56XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 7-24
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 4:56TD TCT.J. CarterPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 33
- Score
- 13-24
(4:56) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at DEN 35 for -2 yards (92-E.Dumervil). FUMBLES (92-E.Dumervil) [92-E.Dumervil], RECOVERED by DEN-32-T.Carter at DEN 35. 32-T.Carter for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 4:41XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 14-24
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 13:40TD EDE. DeckerPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 7
- Score
- 20-24
(13:40) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 87-E.Decker for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 13:33XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 21-24
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 9:09TD BSB. StokleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 21
- Score
- 27-24
(9:09) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 14-B.Stokley for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 9:03XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 28-24
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 2:15TD Christian HarrisPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 55
- Score
- 34-24
(2:15) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 11-E.Royal INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris at LAC 46. 25-C.Harris for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 2:05XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 35-24
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Paul Manning · Denver Broncos · Passing · +9.75 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 2A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.48 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 3M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.85 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 4E. Decker · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.16 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 5B. Stokley · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.57 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 6Drake Thomas · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.36 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.18 EPA/play
- 7J. Dreessen · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.50 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 8J. Tamme · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.28 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.64 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Paul Manning — DEN · Passing
Paul Manning posted the highest total EPA (+9.75) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.
Paul Manning's top snap (-10.07 EPA): (6:15) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right intended for 12-M.Willis INTERCEPTED by 23-Q.Jammer at LAC 20. 23-Q.Jammer for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Philip Rivers led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 47 dropbacks · 53.2% completion · -1.8% CPOE · -0.40 EPA/play · -18.75 total EPA
- Paul Manning (Denver Broncos) · 32 dropbacks · 75.0% completion · +16.4% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +9.75 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.024 | -0.180 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.7% | 44.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.305 | -0.399 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.211 | -0.161 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.180 | +0.024 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.3% | 49.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: -0.02 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: -0.18 EPA/play (10th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 14 drives, -1.78 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 14 drives, -16.93 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (Philip Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Q. Jammer
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (Philip Rivers pass)
- Denver Broncos — Drake Thomas (Paul Manning pass)
- Denver Broncos — T.J. Carter
- Denver Broncos — E. Decker (Paul Manning pass)
- Denver Broncos — B. Stokley (Paul Manning pass)
- Denver Broncos — Christian Harris
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 13 (Q1 9:03) — (9:03) 9-N.Novak 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 15 (Q1 8:23) — (8:23) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 8:16).
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 26 (Q2 6:15); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 6:00) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 11 (Q2 0:29) — (:29) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 0:24) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 14–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 29 (Q3 11:02) — (11:02) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 88-D.Thomas for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 10:56) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 33 (Q3 4:56); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 4:41) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 21–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 7 (Q4 13:40) — (13:40) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 87-E.Decker for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 13:33) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 21 (Q4 9:09) — (9:09) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 14-B.Stokley for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 9:03) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 55 (Q4 2:15); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 2:05) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 2:15) — (2:15) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 11-E.Royal INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris at LAC 46. 25-C.Harris for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 6:15) — (6:15) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right intended for 12-M.Willis INTERCEPTED by 23-Q.Jammer at LAC 20. 23-Q.Jammer for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 10:06) — (10:06) 5-M.Scifres punts 47 yards to DEN 17, Center-47-M.Windt. 11-T.Holliday MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LAC-88-D.Rosario at DEN 17. 88-D.Rosario to DEN 17 for no gain (32-T.Carter).
- Denver Broncos (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 84-J.Tamme pushed ob at LAC 25 for 25 yards (41-C.Lynch).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 6:54) — (6:54) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 11-E.Royal INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris at DEN 34. 25-C.Harris to DEN 34 for no gain (11-E.Royal).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 6:15) — (6:15) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right intended for 12-M.Willis INTERCEPTED by 23-Q.Jammer at LAC 20. 23-Q.Jammer for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 4:56) — (4:56) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at DEN 35 for -2 yards (92-E.Dumervil). FUMBLES (92-E.Dumervil) [92-E.Dumervil], RECOVERED by DEN-32-T.Carter at DEN 35. 32-T.Carter for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Re
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 2:15) — (2:15) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 11-E.Royal INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris at LAC 46. 25-C.Harris for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 10:06) — (10:06) 5-M.Scifres punts 47 yards to DEN 17, Center-47-M.Windt. 11-T.Holliday MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LAC-88-D.Rosario at DEN 17. 88-D.Rosario to DEN 17 for no gain (32-T.Carter).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 9:03 · DEN 13 · Score 0-3
(9:03) 9-N.Novak 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 8:23 · DEN 15 · Score 0-9
(8:23) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 8:16 · DEN 2 · Score 0-10
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. PENALTY on LAC-66-J.Clary, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 6:15 · LAC 26 · Score 0-16
(6:15) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right intended for 12-M.Willis INTERCEPTED by 23-Q.Jammer at LAC 20. 23-Q.Jammer for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 6:00 · DEN 2 · Score 0-17
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 0:29 · DEN 11 · Score 0-23
(:29) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 0:24 · DEN 2 · Score 0-24
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 11:02 · LAC 29 · Score 6-24
(11:02) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 88-D.Thomas for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 10:56 · LAC 2 · Score 7-24
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 4:56 · DEN 33 · Score 13-24
(4:56) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at DEN 35 for -2 yards (92-E.Dumervil). FUMBLES (92-E.Dumervil) [92-E.Dumervil], RECOVERED by DEN-32-T.Carter at DEN 35. 32-T.Carter for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Re - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 4:41 · LAC 2 · Score 14-24
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 13:40 · LAC 7 · Score 20-24
(13:40) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 87-E.Decker for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 13:33 · LAC 2 · Score 21-24
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 9:09 · LAC 21 · Score 27-24
(9:09) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 14-B.Stokley for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 9:03 · LAC 2 · Score 28-24
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 2:15 · DEN 55 · Score 34-24
(2:15) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 11-E.Royal INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris at LAC 46. 25-C.Harris for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 2:05 · LAC 2 · Score 35-24
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Denver Broncos earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Paul Manning (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Paul Manning (DEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2012-10-15?
The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 35-24 in Week 6, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Denver Broncos 0, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q2: Denver Broncos 0, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Q3: Denver Broncos 14, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: Denver Broncos 21, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Final: Denver Broncos 35, Los Angeles Chargers 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 8:23) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — Q. Jammer (Q2 6:15) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 0:29) Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Thomas (P. Manning pass) (Q3 11:02) Denver Broncos touchdown — T. Carter (Q3 4:56) Denver Broncos touchdown — E. Decker (P. Manning pass) (Q4 13:40) Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Stokley (P. Manning pass) (Q4 9:09) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Harris (Q4 2:15) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q1 9:03, 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?
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 53.2% completion, -1.8% CPOE, -0.40 EPA per dropback, -18.75 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Denver Broncos), 75.0% completion, +16.4% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +9.75 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Paul Manning (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.75 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (-10.07 EPA): (6:15) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right intended for 12-M.Willis INTERCEPTED by 23-Q.Jammer at LAC 20. 23-Q.Jammer for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L
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