Game story
In Week 11 of the 2018 NFL season on 2018-11-18, the Denver Broncos took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 23–22 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 25 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with +13.22 total EPA, and -0.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.22 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+36.9% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Denver Broncos changed the game: (:03) 8-B.McManus 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | 0 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 23 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 6 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 22 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 P. Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +13.22 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 2 K. Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +8.60 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 3 A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.32 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 4 M. Gordon · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.52 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 5 M. Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.52 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
- 6 C. Wadman · Denver Broncos · Passing · +3.39 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.39 EPA/play
- 7 P. Lindsay · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 8 A. Janovich · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.80 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.40 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 (+13.22) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 49 counted snaps, they averaged +0.27 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.29 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (3:55) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 12-T.Benjamin INTERCEPTED by 58-V.Miller [34-W.Parks] at DEN 40. 58-V.Miller to LAC 18 for 42 yards (12-T.Benjamin).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — P. Lindsay
- Los Angeles Chargers — K. Allen (P. Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass)
- Denver Broncos — R. Freeman
- Denver Broncos — P. Lindsay
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — M. Badgley
- Los Angeles Chargers — M. Badgley
- Los Angeles Chargers — M. Badgley
- 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 6–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 28 (Q1 52:05) — (7:05) 4-M.Badgley 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 27 (Q1 45:45) — (:45) 4-M.Badgley 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 41 (Q2 42:14) — (12:14) 30-P.Lindsay up the middle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 42:05) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 4 (Q2 32:45); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 32:39) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–6. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 6 (Q3 25:02) — (10:02) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q3 17:28) — (2:28) 28-R.Freeman up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 17:24) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 16–9. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 54 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass short middle to 14-C.Sutton to LAC 15 for 39 yards (31-A.Phillips).; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 54 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass short middle to 14-C.Sutton to LAC 15 for 39 yards (31-A.Phillips).; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q4 12:20) — (12:20) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 30-P.Lindsay. 30-P.Lindsay left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 12 (Q4 6:51) — (6:51) 4-M.Badgley 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 16 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 8-B.McManus 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 8-B.McManus 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 0:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass deep middle to 14-C.Sutton to LAC 16 for 30 yards (33-D.James).
- Denver Broncos (Q4 1:28) — (1:28) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass short left to 10-E.Sanders to LAC 49 for 38 yards (57-J.Brown).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 39:17) — (9:17) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris at LAC 46. 25-C.Harris pushed ob at LAC 46 for no gain (16-Ty.Williams).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 36:57) — (6:57) 30-P.Lindsay up the middle to LAC 16 for no gain (57-J.Brown; 51-K.Emanuel).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 18:55) — (3:55) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 12-T.Benjamin INTERCEPTED by 58-V.Miller [34-W.Parks] at DEN 40. 58-V.Miller to LAC 18 for 42 yards (12-T.Benjamin).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 42:14) — (12:14) 30-P.Lindsay up the middle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 36:57) — (6:57) 30-P.Lindsay up the middle to LAC 16 for no gain (57-J.Brown; 51-K.Emanuel).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 39:17) — (9:17) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris at LAC 46. 25-C.Harris pushed ob at LAC 46 for no gain (16-Ty.Williams).
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) · 49 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · -0.3% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +13.22 total EPA
- C.Keenum (Denver Broncos) · 35 dropbacks · 54.3% completion · -7.9% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.72 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.069 | +0.045 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.3% | 42.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.074 | +0.270 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.139 | -0.257 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.045 | -0.069 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.6% | 54.7% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Denver Broncos +0.07, Los Angeles Chargers +0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Denver Broncos: 10 drives, +5.16 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +4.13 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- C. Keenum (DEN) 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 FG (+3) — Q1 52:05 · DEN 28 · Score 0-3
(7:05) 4-M.Badgley 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 45:45 · DEN 27 · Score 0-6
(:45) 4-M.Badgley 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 42:14 · LAC 41 · Score 6-6
(12:14) 30-P.Lindsay up the middle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 42:05 · LAC 15 · Score 7-6
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 32:45 · DEN 4 · Score 7-12
(2:45) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 13-K.Allen for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LAC-13-K.Allen, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced betw - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 32:39 · DEN 15 · Score 7-13
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 25:02 · DEN 6 · Score 7-19
(10:02) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 17:28 · LAC 3 · Score 13-19
(2:28) 28-R.Freeman up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 17:24 · LAC 15 · Score 14-19
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman. - Denver Broncos TD (+7) — Q4 15:00 · LAC 54 · Score 14-19
(15:00) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass short middle to 14-C.Sutton to LAC 15 for 39 yards (31-A.Phillips). - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · LAC 54 · Score 14-19
(15:00) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass short middle to 14-C.Sutton to LAC 15 for 39 yards (31-A.Phillips). - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 12:20 · LAC 2 · Score 20-19
(12:20) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 30-P.Lindsay. 30-P.Lindsay left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 6:51 · DEN 12 · Score 20-22
(6:51) 4-M.Badgley 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · LAC 16 · Score 23-22
(:03) 8-B.McManus 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 23-22 in Week 11, 2018 on 2018-11-18.
What was the final score of Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Denver Broncos 23, Los Angeles Chargers 22 (DEN 23-22 LAC) in Week 11, 2018 on 2018-11-18.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Denver Broncos 0, Los Angeles Chargers 6; Q2: Denver Broncos 7, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q3: Denver Broncos 7, Los Angeles Chargers 6; Q4: Denver Broncos 16, Los Angeles Chargers 9; Final: Denver Broncos 23, Los Angeles Chargers 22.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Denver Broncos touchdown — P. Lindsay (Q2 42:14) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Allen (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 32:45) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 25:02) Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Freeman (Q3 17:28) Denver Broncos touchdown — P. Lindsay (Q4 12:20) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — M. Badgley (Q1 52:05, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — M. Badgley (Q1 45:45, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — M. Badgley (Q4 6:51, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q4 0:03, 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?
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 57.1% completion, -0.3% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +13.22 total passing EPA. C. Keenum (Denver Broncos), 54.3% completion, -7.9% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.72 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 +13.22 on passing plays. across 49 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.29 EPA): (3:55) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 12-T.Benjamin INTERCEPTED by 58-V.Miller [34-W.Parks] at DEN 40. 58-V.Miller to LAC 18 for 42 yards (12-T.Benjamin).. The biggest win-probability swing was +36.9%.
Was Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Denver Broncos won 23-22 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 3-6 Now 4-6 W
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 7-2 Now 7-3 L
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