Broncos 27–34 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 16, 2024

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?

B. Nix (Denver Broncos), 64.4% completion, -1.6% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +8.85 total passing EPA. J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 57.5% completion, +7.4% CPOE, +0.48 EPA per dropback, +19.26 total passing EPA.

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

J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.26 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+4.32 EPA): (2:36) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 28-H.Haskins for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Los Angeles Chargers
Final score: Los Angeles Chargers 34–27 Denver Broncos
Halftime: Denver Broncos 21–16 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Justin Herbert
Top passer: Bo Nix
Biggest EPA play: (2:36) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 28-H.Haskins for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2024-12-19

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Denver Broncos 34–27 on 2024-12-19, overcoming Denver Broncos's 21–16 halftime lead. Justin Herbert posted a game-high +19.26 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Denver Broncos	7	14	3	3	0	27
Los Angeles Chargers	7	9	6	21	0	34

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

DENDenver Broncos

+3DEN 47

+3LAC 23

DEN 34

+3LAC 37

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

18 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DENDenver Broncos
Q1 7:37TD
AEA. Estime
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 3
Score
6-0
(7:37) 23-A.Estime right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q1 7:34XP
Wil Lutz
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
7-0
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 3:15TD
Gus Edwards
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 1
Score
7-6
(3:15) 62-S.Mustipher reported in as eligible. 4-G.Edwards right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 3:09XP
Cameron Dicker
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
7-7
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 12:22TD
Michael Burton
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 1
Score
13-7
(12:22) 79-M.Peart reported in as eligible. 10-B.Nix pass short right to 20-M.Burton for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 12:17XP
Wil Lutz
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
14-7
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 8:53FG
Cameron Dicker
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 19
Score
14-10
(8:53) 11-C.Dicker 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 6:26TD
Devaughn Vele
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 6
Score
20-10
(6:26) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short left to 17-D.Vele for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 6:22XP
Wil Lutz
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
21-10
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:00FG
Cameron Dicker
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 47
Score
21-13
(:00) 11-C.Dicker 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Holder-16-J.Scott. Fair-Catch Kick.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
—
Score
21-13
END QUARTER 2
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 8:34FG
Wil Lutz
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 23
Score
24-13
(8:34) 3-W.Lutz 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 3:02TD
Gus Edwards
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 5
Score
24-19
(3:02) (Shotgun) 4-G.Edwards left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 12:29TD
Domenique Davis
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 19
Score
24-25
(12:29) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 12-D.Davis for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-Z.Allen].
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 12:23Safety
Justin Herbert
Points+2
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
24-27
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-J.Herbert pass to 5-J.Palmer is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 2:36TD
Hassan Haskins
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 34
Score
24-33
(2:36) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 28-H.Haskins for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 2:27TD
Cameron Dicker
Points+7
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
24-34
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 1:02FG
Wil Lutz
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 37
Score
27-34
(1:02) 3-W.Lutz 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Justin Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +19.26 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
2Bo Nix · Denver Broncos · Passing · +8.85 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
3Ladd McConkey · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.55 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
4Hassan Haskins · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.27 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.13 EPA/play
5Stone Smartt · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.18 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
6Cameron Sutton · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.98 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
7Domenique Davis · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.79 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
8Michael Burton · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.63 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Justin Herbert — LAC · Passing

Justin Herbert posted the highest total EPA (+19.26) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.48 EPA per play.

Justin Herbert's top snap (+4.32 EPA): (2:36) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 28-H.Haskins for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Bo Nix led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Bo Nix (Denver Broncos) · 45 dropbacks · 64.4% completion · -1.6% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +8.85 total EPA
Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 40 dropbacks · 57.5% completion · +7.4% CPOE · +0.48 EPA/play · +19.26 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Denver Broncos	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.144	+0.212
Offensive success rate	49.4%	53.8%
Pass EPA/play	+0.197	+0.482
Rush EPA/play	+0.102	-0.200
Defensive EPA/play	-0.212	-0.144
Defensive success rate	46.2%	50.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs +0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Denver Broncos: +0.14 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: +0.21 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)

Denver Broncos: 10 drives, +11.99 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +16.96 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Denver Broncos — A. Estime (Q1 7:37)
Los Angeles Chargers — Gus Edwards (Q1 3:15)
Denver Broncos — Michael Burton (Bo Nix pass) (Q2 12:22)
Denver Broncos — Devaughn Vele (Bo Nix pass) (Q2 6:26)
Los Angeles Chargers — Gus Edwards (Q3 3:02)
Los Angeles Chargers — Domenique Davis (Justin Herbert pass) (Q4 12:29)
Los Angeles Chargers — Hassan Haskins (Justin Herbert pass) (Q4 2:36)

Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker (Q2 8:53)
Los Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker (Q2 0:00)
Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player (Q2 0:00)
Denver Broncos — Wil Lutz (Q3 8:34)
Denver Broncos — Wil Lutz (Q4 1:02)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q1 7:37) — (7:37) 23-A.Estime right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 7:34) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q1 3:15) — (3:15) 62-S.Mustipher reported in as eligible. 4-G.Edwards right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q1 3:09) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..

The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 14–9. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q2 12:22) — (12:22) 79-M.Peart reported in as eligible. 10-B.Nix pass short right to 20-M.Burton for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 12:17) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 19 (Q2 8:53) — (8:53) 11-C.Dicker 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 6 (Q2 6:26) — (6:26) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short left to 17-D.Vele for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 6:22) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 47 (Q2 0:00) — (:00) 11-C.Dicker 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Holder-16-J.Scott. Fair-Catch Kick.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal (Q2 0:00) — END QUARTER 2.

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 23 (Q3 8:34) — (8:34) 3-W.Lutz 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 5 (Q3 3:02) — (3:02) (Shotgun) 4-G.Edwards left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 21–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 19 (Q4 12:29) — (12:29) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 12-D.Davis for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-Z.Allen].; Los Angeles Chargers registered a safety from the DEN 2 (Q4 12:23) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-J.Herbert pass to 5-J.Palmer is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 34 (Q4 2:36) — (2:36) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 28-H.Haskins for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 15 (Q4 2:27) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 37 (Q4 1:02) — (1:02) 3-W.Lutz 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 2:36) — (2:36) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 28-H.Haskins for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.7% · EPA +4.32]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 7:26) — (7:26) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert sacked at LAC 9 for -11 yards (41-D.Sanders). [WPA -11.0% · EPA -2.15]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 12:29) — (12:29) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 12-D.Davis for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-Z.Allen]. [WPA +10.8% · EPA +2.16]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 0:50) — (:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle intended for 5-J.Palmer INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Abrams-Draine at DEN 1. 31-K.Abrams-Draine ran ob at DEN 18 for 17 yards (15-L.McConkey). [WPA -10.4% · EPA -4.09]
Denver Broncos (Q4 6:41) — (6:41) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix sacked at DEN 35 for -10 yards (48-B.Dupree). [WPA -9.5% · EPA -1.57]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 2:36) — (2:36) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 28-H.Haskins for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.7% · EPA +4.32]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 0:50) — (:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle intended for 5-J.Palmer INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Abrams-Draine at DEN 1. 31-K.Abrams-Draine ran ob at DEN 18 for 17 yards (15-L.McConkey). [WPA -10.4% · EPA -4.09]
Denver Broncos (Q2 7:12) — (7:12) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short left to 19-M.Mims pushed ob at LAC 6 for 53 yards (3-D.James). [WPA +8.8% · EPA +3.37]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:56) — (:56) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert kneels to LAC 49 for -5 yards. [EPA -2.67]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 7:37 · LAC 3 · Score 6-0
(7:37) 23-A.Estime right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 7:34 · LAC 15 · Score 7-0
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 3:15 · DEN 1 · Score 7-6
(3:15) 62-S.Mustipher reported in as eligible. 4-G.Edwards right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 3:09 · DEN 15 · Score 7-7
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 12:22 · LAC 1 · Score 13-7
(12:22) 79-M.Peart reported in as eligible. 10-B.Nix pass short right to 20-M.Burton for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 12:17 · LAC 15 · Score 14-7
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 8:53 · DEN 19 · Score 14-10
(8:53) 11-C.Dicker 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 6:26 · LAC 6 · Score 20-10
(6:26) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short left to 17-D.Vele for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 6:22 · LAC 15 · Score 21-10
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · DEN 47 · Score 21-13
(:00) 11-C.Dicker 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Holder-16-J.Scott. Fair-Catch Kick.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · Score 21-13
END QUARTER 2
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 8:34 · LAC 23 · Score 24-13
(8:34) 3-W.Lutz 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 3:02 · DEN 5 · Score 24-19
(3:02) (Shotgun) 4-G.Edwards left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 12:29 · DEN 19 · Score 24-25
(12:29) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 12-D.Davis for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-Z.Allen].
Los Angeles Chargers Safety (+2) — Q4 12:23 · DEN 2 · Score 24-27
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-J.Herbert pass to 5-J.Palmer is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 2:36 · DEN 34 · Score 24-33
(2:36) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 28-H.Haskins for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+7) — Q4 2:27 · DEN 15 · Score 24-34
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 1:02 · LAC 37 · Score 27-34
(1:02) 3-W.Lutz 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Los Angeles Chargers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Justin Herbert (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2024-12-19?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Denver Broncos 34-27 in Week 16, 2024.

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

Q1: Denver Broncos 7, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Denver Broncos 14, Los Angeles Chargers 9; Q3: Denver Broncos 3, Los Angeles Chargers 6; Q4: Denver Broncos 3, Los Angeles Chargers 21; Final: Denver Broncos 27, Los Angeles Chargers 34.

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

Denver Broncos touchdown — A. Estime (Q1 7:37) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — G. Edwards (Q1 3:15) Denver Broncos touchdown — M. Burton (B. Nix pass) (Q2 12:22) Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Vele (B. Nix pass) (Q2 6:26) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — G. Edwards (Q3 3:02) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Davis (J. Herbert pass) (Q4 12:29) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — H. Haskins (J. Herbert pass) (Q4 2:36) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q2 8:53, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q2 0:00, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:00, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — W. Lutz (Q3 8:34, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — W. Lutz (Q4 1:02, 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?

Bo Nix (Denver Broncos), 64.4% completion, -1.6% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +8.85 total passing EPA. Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 57.5% completion, +7.4% CPOE, +0.48 EPA per dropback, +19.26 total passing EPA.

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

Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.26 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+4.32 EPA): (2:36) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 28-H.Haskins for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 34-27 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 9-5 Now 9-6 L

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 8-6 Now 9-6 W

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