Game story
In Week 6 of the 2016 NFL season on 2016-10-13, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Denver Broncos, pulling away with a 21–13 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 12 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Siemian (Denver Broncos) paced the passing game, with -14.98 total EPA, and +0.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, H. Henry (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.72 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+11.7% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Denver Broncos changed the game: (7:59) 9-R.Dixon punts 47 yards to LAC 11, Center-42-C.Kreiter, downed by DEN-34-W.Parks. Denver challenged the kick downed ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 9-R.Dixon punts 47 yards to LAC 11, Cente
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 13 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 21 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 H. Henry · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.72 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 2 P. Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +4.97 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 3 D. Booker · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +3.10 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 4 E. Sanders · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.89 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 5 B. Fowler · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.64 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 6 J. Norwood · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.09 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 7 Ty. Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +0.91 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 8 D. Watt · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +0.69 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
H. Henry — LAC · Receiving
H. Henry posted the highest total EPA (+7.72) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.96 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.64 EPA) came from Denver Broncos: (9:27) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short right to 87-J.Taylor to DEN 39 for 3 yards (56-K.Toomer). FUMBLES (56-K.Toomer), RECOVERED by LAC-56-K.Toomer at DEN 37. 56-K.Toomer to DEN 35 for 2 yards (71-D.Stephenson). PENAL
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — H. Henry (P. Rivers pass)
- Denver Broncos — B. Fowler (T. Siemian pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — J. Lambo
- Denver Broncos — B. McManus
- Los Angeles Chargers — J. Lambo
- Los Angeles Chargers — J. Lambo
- Los Angeles Chargers — J. Lambo
- Denver Broncos — B. McManus
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 5 (Q1 53:06) — (8:06) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 86-H.Henry for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-V.Miller].; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q1 53:00) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 19 (Q2 40:35) — (10:35) 2-J.Lambo 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 11 (Q2 35:44) — (5:44) 8-B.McManus 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 9–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 3 (Q3 25:44) — (10:44) 2-J.Lambo 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 13 (Q3 22:19) — (7:19) 2-J.Lambo 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 14 (Q3 18:35) — (3:35) 2-J.Lambo 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–2. Los Angeles Chargers registered a safety from the LAC 97 (Q4 12:04); Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q4 8:13) — (8:13) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short right to 16-B.Fowler for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 8:08) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 28 (Q4 0:32) — (:32) 8-B.McManus 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 37:59) — (7:59) 9-R.Dixon punts 47 yards to LAC 11, Center-42-C.Kreiter, downed by DEN-34-W.Parks. Denver challenged the kick downed ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 9-R.Dixon punts 47 yards to LAC 11, Cente
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 54:23) — (9:23) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 86-H.Henry pushed ob at DEN 5 for 27 yards (26-D.Stewart).
- Denver Broncos (Q3 24:27) — (9:27) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short right to 87-J.Taylor to DEN 39 for 3 yards (56-K.Toomer). FUMBLES (56-K.Toomer), RECOVERED by LAC-56-K.Toomer at DEN 37. 56-K.Toomer to DEN 35 for 2 yards (71-
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 56:32) — (11:32) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates to DEN 28 for 10 yards (43-T.Ward).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 27:51) — (12:51) 28-M.Gordon left tackle to DEN 6 for 48 yards (25-C.Harris Jr., 26-D.Stewart).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 24:27) — (9:27) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short right to 87-J.Taylor to DEN 39 for 3 yards (56-K.Toomer). FUMBLES (56-K.Toomer), RECOVERED by LAC-56-K.Toomer at DEN 37. 56-K.Toomer to DEN 35 for 2 yards (71-
- Denver Broncos (Q2 37:59) — (7:59) 9-R.Dixon punts 47 yards to LAC 11, Center-42-C.Kreiter, downed by DEN-34-W.Parks. Denver challenged the kick downed ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 9-R.Dixon punts 47 yards to LAC 11, Cente
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 11:59) — 9-R.Dixon kicks 34 yards from DEN 20 to LAC 46. 79-K.Wiggins MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by DEN-33-S.Keo at DEN 49. 33-S.Keo to DEN 49 for no gain (53-J.Perry).
- Denver Broncos (Q4 9:43) — (9:43) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass deep middle to 10-E.Sanders to LAC 21 for 20 yards (20-D.Lowery, 31-A.Phillips) [71-D.Square].
Quarterback report card
T.Siemian led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Siemian (Denver Broncos) · 57 dropbacks · 52.6% completion · +0.2% CPOE · -0.26 EPA/play · -14.98 total EPA
- P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 34 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · -2.7% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +4.97 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.165 | -0.091 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.8% | 37.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.263 | +0.146 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.070 | -0.256 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.091 | +0.165 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.7% | 62.2% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.09 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Denver Broncos: 14 drives, -14.87 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 13 drives, -7.56 total EPA, 6 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.
- H. Henry (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 53:06 · DEN 5 · Score 0-6
(8:06) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 86-H.Henry for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-V.Miller]. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 53:00 · DEN 15 · Score 0-7
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 40:35 · DEN 19 · Score 0-10
(10:35) 2-J.Lambo 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 35:44 · LAC 11 · Score 3-10
(5:44) 8-B.McManus 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 25:44 · DEN 3 · Score 3-13
(10:44) 2-J.Lambo 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 22:19 · DEN 13 · Score 3-16
(7:19) 2-J.Lambo 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 18:35 · DEN 14 · Score 3-19
(3:35) 2-J.Lambo 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens. - Los Angeles Chargers Safety (+2) — Q4 12:04 · LAC 97 · Score 3-21
(12:04) 13-T.Siemian pass short right to 88-D.Thomas ran ob at DEN 18 for 15 yards. PENALTY on DEN-73-R.Okung, Offensive Holding, 3 yards, enforced in End Zone, - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 8:13 · LAC 5 · Score 9-21
(8:13) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short right to 16-B.Fowler for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 8:08 · LAC 15 · Score 10-21
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 0:32 · LAC 28 · Score 13-21
(:32) 8-B.McManus 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Denver Broncos 21-13 in Week 6, 2016 on 2016-10-13.
What was the final score of Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Denver Broncos 13, Los Angeles Chargers 21 (DEN 13-21 LAC) in Week 6, 2016 on 2016-10-13.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Denver Broncos 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Denver Broncos 3, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q3: Denver Broncos 0, Los Angeles Chargers 9; Q4: Denver Broncos 10, Los Angeles Chargers 2; Final: Denver Broncos 13, Los Angeles Chargers 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — H. Henry (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 53:06) Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Fowler (T. Siemian pass) (Q4 8:13) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — J. Lambo (Q2 40:35, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q2 35:44, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — J. Lambo (Q3 25:44, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — J. Lambo (Q3 22:19, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — J. Lambo (Q3 18:35, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q4 0:32, 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?
T. Siemian (Denver Broncos), 52.6% completion, +0.2% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -14.98 total passing EPA. P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 52.9% completion, -2.7% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +4.97 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
H. Henry (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +7.72 on receiving plays. across 8 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.64 EPA): (9:27) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short right to 87-J.Taylor to DEN 39 for 3 yards (56-K.Toomer). FUMBLES (56-K.Toomer), RECOVERED by LAC-56-K.Toomer at DEN 37. 56-K.Toomer to DEN. The biggest win-probability swing was +11.7%.
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 4-1 Now 4-2 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 1-4 Now 2-4 W
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