Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 30–23 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 7–17 Denver Broncos at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Darius Alexander
- Top passer
- Philip Rivers
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:00) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 12-M.Willis INTERCEPTED by 32-E…
- Game date
- 2012-11-18
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 30–23 on 2012-11-18. Darius Alexander posted a game-high +4.12 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 23 |
 Denver Broncos | 0 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 30 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LACLos Angeles Chargers(7:00) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 12-M.Willis INTERCEPTED by 32-E.Weddle (58-D.Williams) at DEN 23. 32-E.Weddle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(13:03) 18-P.Manning pass incomplete short left to 88-D.Thomas (20-A.Cason). Denver challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 18-P.Manning pass short left to 88-D.Thomas for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(11:37) 5-M.Prater 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(1:51) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 14-B.Stokley for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(12:54) 18-P.Manning sacked in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (95-S.Phillips).
(7:23) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-E.Decker for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(1:03) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 84-D.Alexander for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. PENALTY on DEN-52-W.Woodyard, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(10:47) 5-M.Prater 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(4:19) 5-M.Prater 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(1:29) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 84-D.Alexander for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
DENDenver BroncosFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 7:00TD EWE. WeddlePoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 75
- Score
- 6-0
(7:00) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 12-M.Willis INTERCEPTED by 32-E.Weddle (58-D.Williams) at DEN 23. 32-E.Weddle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 6:52XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 7-0
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 13:03TD Drake ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 13
- Score
- 7-6
(13:03) 18-P.Manning pass incomplete short left to 88-D.Thomas (20-A.Cason). Denver challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 18-P.Manning pass short left to 88-D.Thomas for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 13:00XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 7-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 11:37FG Points+3
- Yard line
- LAC 1
- Score
- 7-10
(11:37) 5-M.Prater 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 1:51TD BSB. StokleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 31
- Score
- 7-16
(1:51) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 14-B.Stokley for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 1:44XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 7-17
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 12:54Safety PMPaul ManningPoints+2
- Yard line
- LAC 98
- Score
- 9-17
(12:54) 18-P.Manning sacked in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (95-S.Phillips).
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 7:23TD EDE. DeckerPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 20
- Score
- 9-23
(7:23) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-E.Decker for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 7:23XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 9-24
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 1:03TD Darius AlexanderPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 8
- Score
- 15-24
(1:03) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 84-D.Alexander for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 0:58XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 16-24
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. PENALTY on DEN-52-W.Woodyard, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 10:47FG Points+3
- Yard line
- LAC 12
- Score
- 16-27
(10:47) 5-M.Prater 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 4:19FG Points+3
- Yard line
- LAC 14
- Score
- 16-30
(4:19) 5-M.Prater 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 1:29TD Darius AlexanderPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 21
- Score
- 22-30
(1:29) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 84-D.Alexander for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 1:24XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 23-30
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Darius Alexander · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.12 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 2J. Tamme · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.70 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 3B. Stokley · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.31 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 4M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.29 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 5W. McGahee · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +3.06 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 6Drake Thomas · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.16 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 7R. Hillman · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.16 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 8W. McGahee · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.77 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.39 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
Darius Alexander — LAC · Receiving
Darius Alexander posted the highest total EPA (+4.12) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.
Darius Alexander's top snap (-5.54 EPA): (12:57) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 84-D.Alexander INTERCEPTED by 52-W.Woodyard at LAC 33. 52-W.Woodyard pushed ob at LAC 8 for 25 yards (17-P.Rivers).
Biggest single play (-8.30 EPA): Paul Manning — (7:00) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 12-M.Willis INTERCEPTED by 32-E.Weddle (58-D.Williams) at DEN 23. 32-E.Weddle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Philip Rivers led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 46 dropbacks · 52.2% completion · -2.6% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -8.34 total EPA
- Paul Manning (Denver Broncos) · 44 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · +0.1% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -8.43 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.175 | -0.102 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.7% | 45.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.181 | -0.192 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.376 | +0.020 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.102 | +0.175 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.8% | 61.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Denver Broncos held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.10 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: -0.17 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: -0.10 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 17 drives, -9.53 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 17 drives, -16.23 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — E. Weddle
- Denver Broncos — Drake Thomas (Paul Manning pass)
- Denver Broncos — B. Stokley (Paul Manning pass)
- Denver Broncos — E. Decker (Paul Manning pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Darius Alexander (Philip Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Darius Alexander (Philip Rivers pass)
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — Matt Prater
- Denver Broncos — Matt Prater
- Denver Broncos — Matt Prater
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 75 (Q1 7:00); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 6:52) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 17–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 13 (Q2 13:03); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 13:00) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 1 (Q2 11:37) — (11:37) 5-M.Prater 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 31 (Q2 1:51) — (1:51) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 14-B.Stokley for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 1:44) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 9–7. Los Angeles Chargers registered a safety from the LAC 98 (Q3 12:54) — (12:54) 18-P.Manning sacked in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (95-S.Phillips).; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 20 (Q3 7:23) — (7:23) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-E.Decker for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 7:23) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 8 (Q3 1:03) — (1:03) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 84-D.Alexander for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 0:58).
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–6. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 12 (Q4 10:47) — (10:47) 5-M.Prater 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 14 (Q4 4:19) — (4:19) 5-M.Prater 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 21 (Q4 1:29); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 1:24) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 7:00) — (7:00) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 12-M.Willis INTERCEPTED by 32-E.Weddle (58-D.Williams) at DEN 23. 32-E.Weddle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 12:57) — (12:57) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 84-D.Alexander INTERCEPTED by 52-W.Woodyard at LAC 33. 52-W.Woodyard pushed ob at LAC 8 for 25 yards (17-P.Rivers).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 8:01) — (8:01) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 35-L.Ball to LAC 34 for 6 yards (56-D.Butler, 51-T.Spikes). FUMBLES (56-D.Butler), RECOVERED by LAC-98-A.Barnes at LAC 36. 98-A.Barnes to LAC 37 for 1
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 7:51) — (7:51) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LAC 37 for -9 yards (58-V.Miller). FUMBLES (58-V.Miller) [58-V.Miller], RECOVERED by DEN-52-W.Woodyard at LAC 37. 52-W.Woodyard to LAC 25 for 12 yards (80-M.Floy
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 2:03) — (2:03) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LAC 36 for -14 yards (58-V.Miller).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 7:00) — (7:00) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 12-M.Willis INTERCEPTED by 32-E.Weddle (58-D.Williams) at DEN 23. 32-E.Weddle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 12:57) — (12:57) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 84-D.Alexander INTERCEPTED by 52-W.Woodyard at LAC 33. 52-W.Woodyard pushed ob at LAC 8 for 25 yards (17-P.Rivers).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 7:51) — (7:51) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LAC 37 for -9 yards (58-V.Miller). FUMBLES (58-V.Miller) [58-V.Miller], RECOVERED by DEN-52-W.Woodyard at LAC 37. 52-W.Woodyard to LAC 25 for 12 yards (80-M.Floy
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:29) — (1:29) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 84-D.Alexander for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 7:00 · LAC 75 · Score 6-0
(7:00) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 12-M.Willis INTERCEPTED by 32-E.Weddle (58-D.Williams) at DEN 23. 32-E.Weddle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 6:52 · DEN 2 · Score 7-0
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 13:03 · LAC 13 · Score 7-6
(13:03) 18-P.Manning pass incomplete short left to 88-D.Thomas (20-A.Cason). Denver challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 18-P.Manning pass short left to 88-D.Thomas for 13 - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 13:00 · LAC 2 · Score 7-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 11:37 · LAC 1 · Score 7-10
(11:37) 5-M.Prater 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 1:51 · LAC 31 · Score 7-16
(1:51) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 14-B.Stokley for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 1:44 · LAC 2 · Score 7-17
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Los Angeles Chargers Safety (+2) — Q3 12:54 · LAC 98 · Score 9-17
(12:54) 18-P.Manning sacked in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (95-S.Phillips). - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 7:23 · LAC 20 · Score 9-23
(7:23) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-E.Decker for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 7:23 · LAC 2 · Score 9-24
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 1:03 · DEN 8 · Score 15-24
(1:03) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 84-D.Alexander for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 0:58 · DEN 2 · Score 16-24
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. PENALTY on DEN-52-W.Woodyard, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 10:47 · LAC 12 · Score 16-27
(10:47) 5-M.Prater 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 4:19 · LAC 14 · Score 16-30
(4:19) 5-M.Prater 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 1:29 · DEN 21 · Score 22-30
(1:29) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 84-D.Alexander for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 1:24 · DEN 2 · Score 23-30
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Denver Broncos earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Darius Alexander (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos on 2012-11-18?
The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 30-23 in Week 11, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Denver Broncos 0; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Denver Broncos 17; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 9, Denver Broncos 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Denver Broncos 6; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 23, Denver Broncos 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — E. Weddle (Q1 7:00) Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Thomas (P. Manning pass) (Q2 13:03) Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Stokley (P. Manning pass) (Q2 1:51) Denver Broncos touchdown — E. Decker (P. Manning pass) (Q3 7:23) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Alexander (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 1:03) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Alexander (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 1:29) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q2 11:37, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q4 10:47, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q4 4:19, 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?
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 52.2% completion, -2.6% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -8.34 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Denver Broncos), 56.8% completion, +0.1% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -8.43 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos?
Darius Alexander (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.12 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (-5.54 EPA): (12:57) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 84-D.Alexander INTERCEPTED by 52-W.Woodyard at LAC 33. 52-W.Woodyard pushed ob at LAC 8 for 25 yards (17-P.Rivers)..
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Denver Broncos won 30-23 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L
Denver Broncos
Entered 6-3 Now 7-3 W
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