Game story
In Week 12 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-11-19, the Denver Broncos took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 38–37 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 31 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
G. Frerotte (Denver Broncos) paced the passing game, with +6.41 total EPA.
On the individual side, R. Leaf (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.21 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+43.9% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: S.Lindsey kicks 68 yards from DEN 30 to SD 2. R.Jenkins to SD 27 for 25 yards (K.Burns). FUMBLES (K.Burns), recovered by SD-D.Humphrey at SD 32. D.Humphrey to SD 32 for no gain (B.Miller).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 3 | 21 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 37 |
| Denver Broncos | 0 | 10 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 38 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Leaf · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +14.21 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 2 J. Graham · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +10.06 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 3 C. Conway · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +8.95 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
- 4 E. McCaffrey · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +8.50 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 5 G. Frerotte · Denver Broncos · Passing · +6.41 total EPA · 67 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 6 D. Carswell · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.93 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
- 7 D. Clark · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.35 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 8 M. Anderson · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Leaf — LAC · Passing
R. Leaf posted the highest total EPA (+14.21) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.46 EPA per play.
The signature play (-9.72 EPA) came from Denver Broncos: (1:36) G.Frerotte pass intended for B.Chamberlain INTERCEPTED by S.Turner at SD 25. S.Turner for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
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 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 23 (Q1 49:50) — (4:50) J.Carney 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 21–10. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q2 44:50) — (14:50) G.Frerotte pass to E.McCaffrey for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 44:47) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 68 (Q2 43:21) — (13:21) R.Leaf pass to C.Conway for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 43:06) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 45 (Q2 33:23) — (3:23) R.Leaf pass to J.Graham for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 33:15) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 28 (Q2 31:36) — (1:36) G.Frerotte pass intended for B.Chamberlain INTERCEPTED by S.Turner at SD 25. S.Turner for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 31:25) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 8 (Q2 30:31) — (:31) J.Elam 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–7. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 13 (Q3 26:34) — (11:34) J.Carney 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q3 20:13) — (5:13) G.Frerotte pass to D.Carswell for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 20:08) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 83 (Q3 15:20) — (:20) R.Leaf pass to J.Graham for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 15:08) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 21–3. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 26 (Q4 13:05) — (13:05) G.Frerotte pass to R.Smith for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 13:00) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 15 (Q4 7:17) — (7:17) J.Carney 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 10 (Q4 5:06) — (5:06) G.Frerotte pass to D.Clark for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 4:59) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q4 1:37) — (1:37) G.Frerotte pass to E.McCaffrey for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 1:33) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 60:00) — S.Lindsey kicks 68 yards from DEN 30 to SD 2. R.Jenkins to SD 27 for 25 yards (K.Burns). FUMBLES (K.Burns), recovered by SD-D.Humphrey at SD 32. D.Humphrey to SD 32 for no gain (B.Miller).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:45) — (:45) (Shotgun) R.Leaf pass incomplete to J.Graham.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 43:21) — (13:21) R.Leaf pass to C.Conway for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 16:06) — (1:06) G.Frerotte pass intended for E.McCaffrey INTERCEPTED by F.Brown at SD 2. Touchback.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 31:36) — (1:36) G.Frerotte pass intended for B.Chamberlain INTERCEPTED by S.Turner at SD 25. S.Turner for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 31:36) — (1:36) G.Frerotte pass intended for B.Chamberlain INTERCEPTED by S.Turner at SD 25. S.Turner for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 15:20) — (:20) R.Leaf pass to J.Graham for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 33:23) — (3:23) R.Leaf pass to J.Graham for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 43:21) — (13:21) R.Leaf pass to C.Conway for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
G.Frerotte led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- G.Frerotte (Denver Broncos) · 67 dropbacks · 53.7% completion · +0.10 EPA/play · +6.41 total EPA
- R.Leaf (Los Angeles Chargers) · 31 dropbacks · 41.9% completion · +0.46 EPA/play · +14.21 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.057 | +0.017 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.9% | 47.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.427 | +0.096 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.523 | -0.102 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.017 | -0.057 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.5% | 55.1% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers +0.06, Denver Broncos +0.02) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Denver Broncos: 15 drives, +2.02 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 15 drives, +4.43 total EPA, 7 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.
- R. Leaf (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 49:50 · DEN 23 · Score 3-0
(4:50) J.Carney 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 44:50 · LAC 1 · Score 3-6
(14:50) G.Frerotte pass to E.McCaffrey for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 44:47 · LAC 2 · Score 3-7
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 43:21 · DEN 68 · Score 9-7
(13:21) R.Leaf pass to C.Conway for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 43:06 · DEN 2 · Score 10-7
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 33:23 · DEN 45 · Score 16-7
(3:23) R.Leaf pass to J.Graham for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 33:15 · DEN 2 · Score 17-7
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 31:36 · LAC 28 · Score 23-7
(1:36) G.Frerotte pass intended for B.Chamberlain INTERCEPTED by S.Turner at SD 25. S.Turner for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 31:25 · DEN 2 · Score 24-7
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 30:31 · LAC 8 · Score 24-10
(:31) J.Elam 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 26:34 · DEN 13 · Score 27-10
(11:34) J.Carney 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 20:13 · LAC 5 · Score 27-16
(5:13) G.Frerotte pass to D.Carswell for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 20:08 · LAC 2 · Score 27-17
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 15:20 · DEN 83 · Score 33-17
(:20) R.Leaf pass to J.Graham for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 15:08 · DEN 2 · Score 34-17
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 13:05 · LAC 26 · Score 34-23
(13:05) G.Frerotte pass to R.Smith for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 13:00 · LAC 2 · Score 34-24
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 7:17 · DEN 15 · Score 37-24
(7:17) J.Carney 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 5:06 · LAC 10 · Score 37-30
(5:06) G.Frerotte pass to D.Clark for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 4:59 · LAC 2 · Score 37-31
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 1:37 · LAC 5 · Score 37-37
(1:37) G.Frerotte pass to E.McCaffrey for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 1:33 · LAC 2 · Score 37-38
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos?
The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 38-37 in Week 12, 2000 on 2000-11-19.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos?
The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 37, Denver Broncos 38 (LAC 37-38 DEN) in Week 12, 2000 on 2000-11-19.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Denver Broncos 0; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 21, Denver Broncos 10; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 10, Denver Broncos 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Denver Broncos 21; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 37, Denver Broncos 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos?
Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 44:50) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 43:21) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 33:23) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 31:36) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 20:13) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 15:20) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 13:05) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 5:06) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 1:37) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — unlisted player (Q1 49:50, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — unlisted player (Q2 30:31, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — unlisted player (Q3 26:34, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 7:17, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos?
G. Frerotte (Denver Broncos), 53.7% completion, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +6.41 total passing EPA. R. Leaf (Los Angeles Chargers), 41.9% completion, +0.46 EPA per dropback, +14.21 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos?
R. Leaf (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +14.21 on passing plays. across 31 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-9.72 EPA): (1:36) G.Frerotte pass intended for B.Chamberlain INTERCEPTED by S.Turner at SD 25. S.Turner for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +43.9%.
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Denver Broncos won 38-37 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 0-9 Now 0-10 L
Denver Broncos
Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W
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