Game story
In Week 6 of the 2024 NFL season on 2024-10-13, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Denver Broncos, pulling away with a 23–16 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Nix (Denver Broncos) paced the passing game, with +2.14 total EPA, and -6.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.59 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-10.8% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Denver Broncos changed the game: (13:48) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass deep middle intended for 19-M.Mims INTERCEPTED by 22-E.Molden at LAC 44. 22-E.Molden pushed ob at DEN 31 for 25 yards (77-Q.Meinerz).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 10 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Denver Broncos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +8.59 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 2 D. Vele · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +6.59 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 3 J. Palmer · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.41 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
- 4 C. Sutton · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.17 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 5 K. Vidal · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
- 6 S. Fehoko · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.87 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 7 B. Nix · Denver Broncos · Passing · +2.14 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 8 T. Franklin · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Herbert — LAC · Passing
J. Herbert posted the highest total EPA (+8.59) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.21 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.16 EPA) came from Denver Broncos: (10:49) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short middle to 17-D.Vele to LAC 2 for 37 yards (29-T.Still; 32-A.Gilman).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — K. Vidal (J. Herbert pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — J. Dobbins
- Denver Broncos — T. Franklin (B. Nix pass)
- Denver Broncos — C. Sutton (B. Nix pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Dicker
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Dicker
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Dicker
- 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: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 2 (Q1 54:28) — (9:28) 11-C.Dicker 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 38 (Q1 50:06) — (5:06) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 30-K.Vidal for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q1 49:59) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 15 (Q2 36:24) — (6:24) 11-C.Dicker 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 4 (Q2 31:03) — (1:03) (Shotgun) 27-J.Dobbins left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 31:00) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 28 (Q3 17:39) — (2:39) 11-C.Dicker 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 16–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q4 10:11) — (10:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short middle to 16-T.Franklin for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 10:06) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 15 (Q4 5:27); Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 22 (Q4 1:03) — (1:03) 3-W.Lutz 40 yard field goal 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.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 58:48) — (13:48) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass deep middle intended for 19-M.Mims INTERCEPTED by 22-E.Molden at LAC 44. 22-E.Molden pushed ob at DEN 31 for 25 yards (77-Q.Meinerz).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 52:05) — (7:05) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 5-J.Palmer pushed ob at LAC 42 for 24 yards (22-B.Jones).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 34:38) — (4:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 33-J.Williams up the middle to LAC 44 for 1 yard (52-K.Mack). FUMBLES (52-K.Mack), RECOVERED by LAC-90-T.Tart at LAC 44.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 45:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 5-J.Palmer to LAC 25 for 14 yards (22-B.Jones).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 47:10) — (2:10) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass incomplete deep left to 19-M.Mims (29-T.Still).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 10:49) — (10:49) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short middle to 17-D.Vele to LAC 2 for 37 yards (29-T.Still; 32-A.Gilman).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 34:38) — (4:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 33-J.Williams up the middle to LAC 44 for 1 yard (52-K.Mack). FUMBLES (52-K.Mack), RECOVERED by LAC-90-T.Tart at LAC 44.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 58:48) — (13:48) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass deep middle intended for 19-M.Mims INTERCEPTED by 22-E.Molden at LAC 44. 22-E.Molden pushed ob at DEN 31 for 25 yards (77-Q.Meinerz).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 50:06) — (5:06) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 30-K.Vidal for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
B.Nix led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Nix (Denver Broncos) · 44 dropbacks · 43.2% completion · -6.0% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.14 total EPA
- J.Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 41 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · +1.4% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +8.59 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.087 | -0.048 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.3% | 49.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.210 | +0.049 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.037 | -0.508 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.048 | -0.087 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.7% | 53.7% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Denver Broncos: 10 drives, -3.43 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +8.30 total EPA, 5 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- B. Nix (DEN) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 54:28 · DEN 2 · Score 3-0
(9:28) 11-C.Dicker 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 50:06 · DEN 38 · Score 9-0
(5:06) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 30-K.Vidal for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 49:59 · DEN 15 · Score 10-0
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 36:24 · DEN 15 · Score 13-0
(6:24) 11-C.Dicker 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 31:03 · DEN 4 · Score 19-0
(1:03) (Shotgun) 27-J.Dobbins left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 31:00 · DEN 15 · Score 20-0
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 17:39 · DEN 28 · Score 23-0
(2:39) 11-C.Dicker 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 10:11 · LAC 2 · Score 23-6
(10:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short middle to 16-T.Franklin for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 10:06 · LAC 15 · Score 23-7
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 5:27 · LAC 15 · Score 23-13
(5:27) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short right to 14-C.Sutton for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Uph - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 1:03 · LAC 22 · Score 23-16
(1:03) 3-W.Lutz 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Denver Broncos 23-16 in Week 6, 2024 on 2024-10-13.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos?
The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 23, Denver Broncos 16 (LAC 23-16 DEN) in Week 6, 2024 on 2024-10-13.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 10, Denver Broncos 0; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 10, Denver Broncos 0; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Denver Broncos 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Denver Broncos 16; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 23, Denver Broncos 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Vidal (J. Herbert pass) (Q1 50:06) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Dobbins (Q2 31:03) Denver Broncos touchdown — T. Franklin (B. Nix pass) (Q4 10:11) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Sutton (B. Nix pass) (Q4 5:27) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q1 54:28, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q2 36:24, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q3 17:39, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — W. Lutz (Q4 1:03, 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?
B. Nix (Denver Broncos), 43.2% completion, -6.0% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.14 total passing EPA. J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 51.2% completion, +1.4% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +8.59 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos?
J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +8.59 on passing plays. across 41 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.16 EPA): (10:49) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short middle to 17-D.Vele to LAC 2 for 37 yards (29-T.Still; 32-A.Gilman).. The biggest win-probability swing was -10.8%.
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 23-16 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W
Denver Broncos
Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L
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