Los Angeles Chargers vs. Denver Broncos: 2006 Week 11 Recap

Game story

In Week 11 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-11-19, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Denver Broncos, pulling away with a 35–27 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

J. Plummer (Denver Broncos) paced the passing game, with -4.74 total EPA, and -13.0% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, L. Tomlinson (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.22 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-22.8% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Denver Broncos changed the game: (3:10) 16-J.Plummer pass short left intended for 80-R.Smith INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Florence at DEN 46. 29-D.Florence ran ob at DEN 23 for 23 yards.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

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

1. 1 L. Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +8.22 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.74 EPA/play
2. 2 M. Bell · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +8.18 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
3. 3 L. Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +8.14 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
4. 4 P. Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +6.07 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
5. 5 V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.28 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
6. 6 E. Parker · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.00 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
7. 7 J. Walker · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.92 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
8. 8 A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.63 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

• Los Angeles Chargers — L. Tomlinson (Q1 45:13)
• Denver Broncos — M. Bell (Q2 38:21)
• Denver Broncos — M. Bell (Q2 30:39)
• Denver Broncos — P. Rivers (Q3 24:35)
• Los Angeles Chargers — L. Tomlinson (Q3 20:15)
• Los Angeles Chargers — L. Tomlinson (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 19:00)
• Los Angeles Chargers — V. Jackson (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 6:51)
• Los Angeles Chargers — L. Tomlinson (Q4 1:17)

Field goals

• Denver Broncos — J. Elam (Q3 25:53)
• Denver Broncos — J. Elam (Q4 11:17)

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 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 3 (Q1 45:13) — (:13) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 45:08) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 14–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q2 38:21) — (8:21) 20-M.Bell up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 38:17) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q2 30:39) — (:39) 20-M.Bell up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 30:34) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–10. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 24 (Q3 25:53) — (10:53) 1-J.Elam 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 76 (Q3 24:35); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 24:25) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 3 (Q3 20:15) — (5:15) 21-L.Tomlinson left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LAC-61-N.Hardwick was injured during the play.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 20:10) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 51 (Q3 19:00) — (4:00) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 21-L.Tomlinson for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 18:51) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 20 (Q4 11:17) — (11:17) 1-J.Elam 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 5 (Q4 6:51) — (6:51) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 83-V.Jackson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 6:45) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q4 1:17) — (1:17) 21-L.Tomlinson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 1:14).

Turning points

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

• Denver Broncos (Q4 3:10) — (3:10) 16-J.Plummer pass short left intended for 80-R.Smith INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Florence at DEN 46. 29-D.Florence ran ob at DEN 23 for 23 yards. [WPA -22.8% · EPA -3.52]
• Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 52:34) — (7:34) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 25-N.Ferguson (61-G.Warren) at DEN 42. 25-N.Ferguson to DEN 42 for no gain (85-A.Gates). [WPA -12.3% · EPA -4.45]
• Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 19:00) — (4:00) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 21-L.Tomlinson for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.1% · EPA +5.77]
• Denver Broncos (Q2 38:21) — (8:21) 20-M.Bell up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.0% · EPA +1.69]
• Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 24:35) — (9:35) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 87-K.McCardell INTERCEPTED by 27-Da.Williams at LAC 31. 27-Da.Williams for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -8.9% · EPA -6.26]

Impact plays

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

• Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 24:35) — (9:35) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 87-K.McCardell INTERCEPTED by 27-Da.Williams at LAC 31. 27-Da.Williams for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -8.9% · EPA -6.26]
• Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 19:00) — (4:00) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 21-L.Tomlinson for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.1% · EPA +5.77]
• Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 52:34) — (7:34) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 25-N.Ferguson (61-G.Warren) at DEN 42. 25-N.Ferguson to DEN 42 for no gain (85-A.Gates). [WPA -12.3% · EPA -4.45]
• Denver Broncos (Q4 3:10) — (3:10) 16-J.Plummer pass short left intended for 80-R.Smith INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Florence at DEN 46. 29-D.Florence ran ob at DEN 23 for 23 yards. [WPA -22.8% · EPA -3.52]

Quarterback report card

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

• J.Plummer (Denver Broncos) · 31 dropbacks · 41.9% completion · -13.0% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -4.74 total EPA
• P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 29 dropbacks · 65.5% completion · +6.7% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +6.07 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs +0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Denver Broncos: 11 drives, +5.30 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
• Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +16.01 total EPA, 6 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.
• L. Tomlinson (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• J. Plummer (DEN) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
• P. Rivers (LAC) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 45:13 · DEN 3 · Score 6-0
   (:13) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 45:08 · DEN 2 · Score 7-0
   10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
3. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 38:21 · LAC 3 · Score 7-6
   (8:21) 20-M.Bell up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 38:17 · LAC 2 · Score 7-7
   1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
5. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 30:39 · LAC 3 · Score 7-13
   (:39) 20-M.Bell up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 30:34 · LAC 2 · Score 7-14
   1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
7. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 25:53 · LAC 24 · Score 7-17
   (10:53) 1-J.Elam 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
8. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 24:35 · DEN 76 · Score 7-23
   (9:35) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 87-K.McCardell INTERCEPTED by 27-Da.Williams at LAC 31. 27-Da.Williams for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 24:25 · LAC 2 · Score 7-24
   1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
10. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 20:15 · DEN 3 · Score 13-24
    (5:15) 21-L.Tomlinson left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LAC-61-N.Hardwick was injured during the play.
11. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 20:10 · DEN 2 · Score 14-24
    10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
12. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 19:00 · DEN 51 · Score 20-24
    (4:00) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 21-L.Tomlinson for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 18:51 · DEN 2 · Score 21-24
    10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
14. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 11:17 · LAC 20 · Score 21-27
    (11:17) 1-J.Elam 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
15. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 6:51 · DEN 5 · Score 27-27
    (6:51) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 83-V.Jackson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 6:45 · DEN 2 · Score 28-27
    10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
17. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 1:17 · DEN 1 · Score 34-27
    (1:17) 21-L.Tomlinson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
18. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 1:14 · DEN 2 · Score 35-27
    10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. PENALTY on DEN-52-I.Gold, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. PENAL