Game story
In Week 7 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-10-22, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Denver Broncos, pulling away with a 21–0 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 7 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Siemian (Denver Broncos) paced the passing game, with -20.45 total EPA, and +3.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, H. Henry (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.98 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-11.8% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Denver Broncos changed the game: (7:44) 9-R.Dixon punts 46 yards to LAC 35, Center-42-C.Kreiter. 12-T.Benjamin for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 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 · +5.98 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
- 2 T. Benjamin · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.27 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.27 EPA/play
- 3 P. Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +3.83 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 4 K. Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.62 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 5 A. Ekeler · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +1.21 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 6 C. Anderson · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +1.05 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 7 A. Janovich · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.67 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 8 D. Booker · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.54 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.13 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 (+5.98) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.20 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.27 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (5:51) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 12-T.Benjamin for 42 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 — T. Benjamin
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Ekeler (P. Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — T. Benjamin (P. Rivers pass)
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 LAC 81 (Q1 52:44) — (7:44) 9-R.Dixon punts 46 yards to LAC 35, Center-42-C.Kreiter. 12-T.Benjamin for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q1 52:27) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q2 37:10) — (7:10) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 30-A.Ekeler for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 37:07) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 42 (Q4 5:51) — (5:51) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 12-T.Benjamin for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q4 5:42) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 52:44) — (7:44) 9-R.Dixon punts 46 yards to LAC 35, Center-42-C.Kreiter. 12-T.Benjamin for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 55:54) — (10:54) 28-M.Gordon up the middle to DEN 1 for no gain (51-T.Davis, 34-W.Parks). PENALTY on DEN, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 0 yards, enforced at DEN 1.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 58:31) — (13:31) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 86-H.Henry to DEN 11 for 34 yards (21-A.Talib).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 34:09) — (4:09) 13-T.Siemian sacked at LAC 40 for -5 yards (40-C.McCain). FUMBLES (40-C.McCain) [40-C.McCain], RECOVERED by LAC-71-D.Square at LAC 38. 71-D.Square to LAC 38 for no gain (76-M.Garcia).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 45:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass incomplete short right. PENALTY on LAC-17-P.Rivers, Intentional Grounding, 16 yards, enforced at LAC 39.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 5:51) — (5:51) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 12-T.Benjamin for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 34:09) — (4:09) 13-T.Siemian sacked at LAC 40 for -5 yards (40-C.McCain). FUMBLES (40-C.McCain) [40-C.McCain], RECOVERED by LAC-71-D.Square at LAC 38. 71-D.Square to LAC 38 for no gain (76-M.Garcia).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 52:44) — (7:44) 9-R.Dixon punts 46 yards to LAC 35, Center-42-C.Kreiter. 12-T.Benjamin for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 55:54) — (10:54) 28-M.Gordon up the middle to DEN 1 for no gain (51-T.Davis, 34-W.Parks). PENALTY on DEN, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 0 yards, enforced at DEN 1.
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) · 47 dropbacks · 53.2% completion · +3.7% CPOE · -0.44 EPA/play · -20.45 total EPA
- P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 31 dropbacks · 48.4% completion · -9.7% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +3.83 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.374 | -0.091 |
| Offensive success rate | 28.7% | 31.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.435 | +0.123 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.172 | -0.347 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.091 | +0.374 |
| Defensive success rate | 68.9% | 71.2% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.09 vs -0.37), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Denver Broncos: 13 drives, -29.92 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 13 drives, -6.74 total EPA, 2 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.
- T. Siemian (DEN) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- P. Rivers (LAC) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 52:44 · LAC 81 · Score 0-6
(7:44) 9-R.Dixon punts 46 yards to LAC 35, Center-42-C.Kreiter. 12-T.Benjamin for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 52:27 · DEN 15 · Score 0-7
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 37:10 · DEN 1 · Score 0-13
(7:10) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 30-A.Ekeler for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 37:07 · DEN 15 · Score 0-14
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 5:51 · DEN 42 · Score 0-20
(5:51) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 12-T.Benjamin for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 5:42 · DEN 15 · Score 0-21
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Denver Broncos 21-0 in Week 7, 2017 on 2017-10-22.
What was the final score of Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Denver Broncos 0, Los Angeles Chargers 21 (DEN 0-21 LAC) in Week 7, 2017 on 2017-10-22.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Denver Broncos 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Denver Broncos 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q4: Denver Broncos 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Final: Denver Broncos 0, Los Angeles Chargers 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — T. Benjamin (Q1 52:44) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 37:10) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — T. Benjamin (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 5:51) 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), 53.2% completion, +3.7% CPOE, -0.44 EPA per dropback, -20.45 total passing EPA. P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 48.4% completion, -9.7% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +3.83 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 +5.98 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.27 EPA): (5:51) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 12-T.Benjamin for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -11.8%.
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W
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