Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?

G. Dulcich (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.80 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+3.56 EPA): (1:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 80-G.Dulcich for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Broncos 16–19 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 6, 2022

Q: Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Denver Broncos touchdown — G. Dulcich (R. Wilson pass) (Q1 1:57) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (Q2 9:16) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q1 7:25, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q1 7:20, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 0:57, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — D. Hopkins (Q3 9:12, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q4 8:26, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — D. Hopkins (Q4 4:02, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — D. Hopkins (OT 2:43, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — unlisted player (OT 2:38, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

Game story

The Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Denver Broncos 19–16 in Week 6 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-10-17, a matchup that came down to the wire. The decisive swing (+58.2% win probability) came in overtime when Los Angeles Chargers swung the momentum.

In Week 6 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-10-17, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Denver Broncos, pulling away with a 19–16 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with -7.27 total EPA, and -5.3% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, G. Dulcich (Denver Broncos) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.80 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+58.2% win probability) landed in overtime when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (4:58) 16-J.Scott punts 48 yards to DEN 32, Center-47-J.Harris. 12-M.Washington MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LAC-33-D.Leonard at DEN 28.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	T
Denver Broncos	13	3	0	3	0	16
Los Angeles Chargers	0	10	3	3	6	19

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1 G. Dulcich · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.80 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
2 J. Jeudy · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.43 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
3 D. Parham · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.18 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
4 S. Michel · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +1.76 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
5 M. Bandy · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.24 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
6 E. Tomlinson · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
7 C. Sutton · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.99 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
8 R. Wilson · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +0.75 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

G. Dulcich — DEN · Receiving

G. Dulcich posted the highest total EPA (+4.80) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Denver Broncos's efficiency. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.60 EPA per play.

The signature play (+5.11 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (4:58) 16-J.Scott punts 48 yards to DEN 32, Center-47-J.Harris. 12-M.Washington MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LAC-33-D.Leonard at DEN 28.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Denver Broncos — G. Dulcich (R. Wilson pass) (Q1 46:57)
Los Angeles Chargers — A. Ekeler (Q2 39:16)

Field goals

Denver Broncos — B. McManus (Q1 52:25)
Denver Broncos — B. McManus (Q1 52:20)
Los Angeles Chargers — D. Hopkins (Q2 30:57)
Denver Broncos — B. McManus (Q2 30:05)
Los Angeles Chargers — D. Hopkins (Q3 24:12)
Denver Broncos — B. McManus (Q4 8:26)
Los Angeles Chargers — D. Hopkins (Q4 4:02)
Los Angeles Chargers — D. Hopkins (OT 2:43)
Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player (OT 2:38)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 13–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 33 (Q1 52:25) — (7:25) 8-B.McManus 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-17-C.Waitman.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the DEN 35 (Q1 52:20) — 8-B.McManus kicks 63 yards from DEN 35 to LAC 2. 1-D.Carter to LAC 29 for 27 yards (34-E.Bassey).; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 39 (Q1 46:57) — (1:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 80-G.Dulcich for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 46:49) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-17-C.Waitman..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 6 (Q2 39:16) — (9:16) (No Huddle) 30-A.Ekeler up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 39:09) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 19 (Q2 30:57) — (:57) 6-D.Hopkins 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 9 (Q2 30:05) — (:05) 8-B.McManus 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-17-C.Waitman..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 12 (Q3 24:12) — (9:12) 6-D.Hopkins 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 30 (Q4 8:26) — (8:26) 8-B.McManus 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-17-C.Waitman.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 17 (Q4 4:02) — (4:02) 6-D.Hopkins 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..

Overtime: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 21 (OT 2:43) — (2:43) 6-D.Hopkins 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal (OT 2:38) — END GAME.

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

Los Angeles Chargers (OT 4:58) — (4:58) 16-J.Scott punts 48 yards to DEN 32, Center-47-J.Harris. 12-M.Washington MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LAC-33-D.Leonard at DEN 28. [WPA +58.2% · EPA +5.11]
Denver Broncos (OT 5:44) — (5:44) 17-C.Waitman punts 47 yards to LAC 19, Center-48-M.Fraboni, fair catch by 1-D.Carter. [WPA +29.1% · EPA +0.04]
Los Angeles Chargers (OT 7:19) — (7:19) 16-J.Scott punts 54 yards to DEN 31, Center-47-J.Harris, fair catch by 12-M.Washington. [WPA +22.8% · EPA +0.08]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:01) — (:01) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass incomplete deep right (27-D.Mathis). [WPA -22.1% · EPA -0.12]
Denver Broncos (OT 8:39) — (8:39) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete deep middle to 1-K.Hamler. [WPA -17.5% · EPA -1.79]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

Los Angeles Chargers (OT 4:58) — (4:58) 16-J.Scott punts 48 yards to DEN 32, Center-47-J.Harris. 12-M.Washington MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LAC-33-D.Leonard at DEN 28. [WPA +58.2% · EPA +5.11]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 10:41) — (10:41) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle intended for 7-G.Everett INTERCEPTED by 56-B.Browning at LAC 24. 56-B.Browning to LAC 24 for no gain (5-J.Palmer). FUMBLES (5-J.Palmer), touched at LAC [WPA -15.5% · EPA -5.01]
Denver Broncos (Q1 47:40) — (2:40) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 10-J.Jeudy to LAC 39 for 37 yards (32-A.Gilman). [WPA +12.1% · EPA +4.37]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 34:22) — (4:22) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass incomplete deep right to 5-J.Palmer (27-D.Mathis). PENALTY on DEN-27-D.Mathis, Defensive Pass Interference, 36 yards, enforced at LAC 22 - No Play. [WPA +14.3% · EPA +3.88]

Quarterback report card

J.Herbert led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

J.Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 67 dropbacks · 55.2% completion · -5.3% CPOE · -0.11 EPA/play · -7.27 total EPA
R.Wilson (Denver Broncos) · 36 dropbacks · 41.7% completion · -4.9% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.11 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

Stat	Denver Broncos	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.097	-0.041
Offensive success rate	36.8%	40.5%
Pass EPA/play	-0.086	-0.109
Rush EPA/play	-0.129	-0.090
Defensive EPA/play	+0.041	+0.097
Defensive success rate	59.5%	63.2%

By the numbers

Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Denver Broncos: 11 drives, -7.38 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, -4.59 total EPA, 5 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.
One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
G. Dulcich (Denver Broncos) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
J. Herbert (LAC) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
R. Wilson (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.

Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 52:25 · LAC 33 · Score 3-0
(7:25) 8-B.McManus 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-17-C.Waitman.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 52:20 · DEN 35 · Score 3-0
8-B.McManus kicks 63 yards from DEN 35 to LAC 2. 1-D.Carter to LAC 29 for 27 yards (34-E.Bassey).
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 46:57 · LAC 39 · Score 9-0
(1:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 80-G.Dulcich for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 46:49 · LAC 15 · Score 10-0
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-17-C.Waitman.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 39:16 · DEN 6 · Score 10-6
(9:16) (No Huddle) 30-A.Ekeler up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 39:09 · DEN 15 · Score 10-7
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 30:57 · DEN 19 · Score 10-10
(:57) 6-D.Hopkins 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 30:05 · LAC 9 · Score 13-10
(:05) 8-B.McManus 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-17-C.Waitman.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 24:12 · DEN 12 · Score 13-13
(9:12) 6-D.Hopkins 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 8:26 · LAC 30 · Score 16-13
(8:26) 8-B.McManus 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-17-C.Waitman.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 4:02 · DEN 17 · Score 16-16
(4:02) 6-D.Hopkins 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — OT 2:43 · DEN 21 · Score 16-19
(2:43) 6-D.Hopkins 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — OT 2:38 · Score 16-19
END GAME

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Denver Broncos 19-16 in Week 6, 2022 on 2022-10-17.

What was the final score of Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?

The final score was Denver Broncos 16, Los Angeles Chargers 19 (DEN 16-19 LAC) in Week 6, 2022 on 2022-10-17.

What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Q1: Denver Broncos 13, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q2: Denver Broncos 3, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q3: Denver Broncos 0, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q4: Denver Broncos 3, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q5: Denver Broncos 0, Los Angeles Chargers 6; Final: Denver Broncos 16, Los Angeles Chargers 19.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Denver Broncos touchdown — G. Dulcich (R. Wilson pass) (Q1 46:57) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (Q2 39:16) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q1 52:25, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q1 52:20, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 30:57, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q2 30:05, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — D. Hopkins (Q3 24:12, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q4 8:26, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — D. Hopkins (Q4 4:02, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — D. Hopkins (OT 2:43, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — unlisted player (OT 2:38, 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?

J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 55.2% completion, -5.3% CPOE, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -7.27 total passing EPA. R. Wilson (Denver Broncos), 41.7% completion, -4.9% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.11 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?

G. Dulcich (Denver Broncos) led the game in total EPA with +4.80 on receiving plays. across 3 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.11 EPA): (4:58) 16-J.Scott punts 48 yards to DEN 32, Center-47-J.Harris. 12-M.Washington MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LAC-33-D.Leonard at DEN 28.. The biggest win-probability swing was +58.2%.

Was Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 19-16 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W

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