Game story
In Week 14 of the 2023 NFL season on 2023-12-10, the Denver Broncos took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 24–7 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Wilson (Denver Broncos) paced the passing game, with -1.57 total EPA, and -1.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Trautman (Denver Broncos) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +3.56 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-14.3% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (5:07) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle intended for 13-K.Allen INTERCEPTED by 0-J.Cooper (56-B.Browning) at LAC 7. 0-J.Cooper to LAC 3 for 4 yards (70-R.Slater).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | 7 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 24 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Trautman · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.56 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 2 L. Krull · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.16 EPA/play
- 3 C. Sutton · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.71 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 4 Q. Johnston · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.66 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 5 A. Ekeler · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +2.40 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 6 A. Ekeler · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.71 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 7 J. McLaughlin · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +1.52 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 8 J. Williams · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.35 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Trautman — DEN · Receiving
A. Trautman posted the highest total EPA (+3.56) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Denver Broncos's efficiency. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.19 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.69 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (5:07) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle intended for 13-K.Allen INTERCEPTED by 0-J.Cooper (56-B.Browning) at LAC 7. 0-J.Cooper to LAC 3 for 4 yards (70-R.Slater).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — J. Williams
- Denver Broncos — C. Sutton (R. Wilson pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Ekeler
- Denver Broncos — A. Trautman (R. Wilson pass)
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — W. Lutz
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 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q1 50:00) — (5:00) 33-J.Williams up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 49:55) — 16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 5 (Q2 30:08) — (:08) 16-W.Lutz 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 46 (Q3 21:05); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 20:55) — 16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 13–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 3 (Q4 10:40) — (10:40) 30-A.Ekeler up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q4 10:37) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 10 (Q4 3:16) — (3:16) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 82-A.Trautman for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 15 (Q4 3:11) — 16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 50:07) — (5:07) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle intended for 13-K.Allen INTERCEPTED by 0-J.Cooper (56-B.Browning) at LAC 7. 0-J.Cooper to LAC 3 for 4 yards (70-R.Slater).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 57:10) — (12:10) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 19-M.Mims to DEN 13 for 4 yards (43-M.Davis). Los Angeles Chargers challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgu
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 55:52) — (10:52) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass incomplete short left to 7-G.Everett.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 57:18) — (12:18) 16-J.Scott punts 53 yards to DEN 18, Center-47-J.Harris, fair catch by 19-M.Mims. PENALTY on DEN-20-M.Burton, Offensive Holding, 9 yards, enforced at DEN 18.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 33:18) — (3:18) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass incomplete deep right to 82-A.Erickson. LAC-10-J.Herbert was injured during the play. Penalty on LAC, Illegal Shift, declined.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 50:07) — (5:07) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle intended for 13-K.Allen INTERCEPTED by 0-J.Cooper (56-B.Browning) at LAC 7. 0-J.Cooper to LAC 3 for 4 yards (70-R.Slater).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 57:10) — (12:10) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 19-M.Mims to DEN 13 for 4 yards (43-M.Davis). Los Angeles Chargers challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgu
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:52) — (1:52) (Shotgun) 2-E.Stick sacked at LAC 29 for -10 yards (6-P.Locke). FUMBLES (6-P.Locke) [6-P.Locke], RECOVERED by DEN-47-J.Jewell at LAC 23. 47-J.Jewell to LAC 13 for 10 yards (30-A.Ekeler).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 23:11) — (8:11) 25-J.Kelley left tackle to DEN 40 for no gain (47-J.Jewell; 49-A.Singleton).
Quarterback report card
R.Wilson led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Wilson (Denver Broncos) · 37 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · -1.2% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.57 total EPA
- E.Stick (Los Angeles Chargers) · 27 dropbacks · 48.1% completion · -14.6% CPOE · -0.23 EPA/play · -6.25 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.127 | -0.389 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.0% | 35.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.042 | -0.536 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.087 | -0.255 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.389 | +0.127 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.2% | 61.0% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.13 vs -0.39), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Denver Broncos: 13 drives, -10.42 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 13 drives, -31.53 total EPA, 1 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.
- A. Trautman (Denver Broncos) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- E. Stick (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.
- Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 50:00 · LAC 3 · Score 6-0
(5:00) 33-J.Williams up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 49:55 · LAC 15 · Score 7-0
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 30:08 · LAC 5 · Score 10-0
(:08) 16-W.Lutz 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 21:05 · LAC 46 · Score 16-0
(6:05) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 14-C.Sutton for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC-43-M.Davis, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 20:55 · LAC 15 · Score 17-0
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 10:40 · DEN 3 · Score 17-6
(10:40) 30-A.Ekeler up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 10:37 · DEN 15 · Score 17-7
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 3:16 · LAC 10 · Score 23-7
(3:16) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 82-A.Trautman for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos TD (+7) — Q4 3:11 · LAC 15 · Score 24-7
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 24-7 in Week 14, 2023 on 2023-12-10.
What was the final score of Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Denver Broncos 24, Los Angeles Chargers 7 (DEN 24-7 LAC) in Week 14, 2023 on 2023-12-10.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Denver Broncos 7, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q2: Denver Broncos 3, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q3: Denver Broncos 7, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: Denver Broncos 13, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Final: Denver Broncos 24, Los Angeles Chargers 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Williams (Q1 50:00) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Sutton (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 21:05) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (Q4 10:40) Denver Broncos touchdown — A. Trautman (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 3:16) Denver Broncos field goal — W. Lutz (Q2 30:08, 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?
R. Wilson (Denver Broncos), 56.8% completion, -1.2% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.57 total passing EPA. E. Stick (Los Angeles Chargers), 48.1% completion, -14.6% CPOE, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -6.25 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
A. Trautman (Denver Broncos) led the game in total EPA with +3.56 on receiving plays. across 3 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.69 EPA): (5:07) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle intended for 13-K.Allen INTERCEPTED by 0-J.Cooper (56-B.Browning) at LAC 7. 0-J.Cooper to LAC 3 for 4 yards (70-R.Slater).. The biggest win-probability swing was -14.3%.
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 6-6 Now 7-6 W
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 5-7 Now 5-8 L
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