Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 33–17 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- Denver Broncos 13–3 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Ricks
- Top passer
- J. Harbaugh
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:41) J.Harbaugh pass INTERCEPTED by B.Romanowski at SD 18. B.Romanowski to SD 1 for 17 …
- Game date
- 1999-11-07
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 33–17 on 1999-11-07. M. Ricks posted a game-high +4.99 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 33 | |
| 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
M. Ricks · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.99 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play - 2
O. Gary · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +4.79 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play - 3

Christian Jones · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.52 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.26 EPA/play - 4
F. Jones · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.49 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play - 5

Ryan Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.87 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play - 6
Blake Miller · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.74 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play - 7
T. Stephens · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.51 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play - 8
H. Griffith · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +1.20 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.20 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
M. Ricks — LAC · Receiving
M. Ricks posted the highest total EPA (+4.99) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.62 EPA per play.
Biggest single play (-6.67 EPA): Another player — (14:41) J.Harbaugh pass INTERCEPTED by B.Romanowski at SD 18. B.Romanowski to SD 1 for 17 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at SD 0. TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J. Harbaugh led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
J. Harbaugh (Los Angeles Chargers) · 48 dropbacks · 52.1% completion · -0.09 EPA/play · -4.34 total EPA
Cam Miller (Denver Broncos) · 30 dropbacks · 46.7% completion · -0.05 EPA/play · -1.56 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.181 | -0.047 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.7% | 47.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.052 | -0.084 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.187 | -0.228 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.047 | -0.181 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.5% | 53.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs -0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: +0.18 EPA/play (92nd percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: -0.05 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 11 drives, +16.27 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, -3.74 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
Field goals
Denver Broncos — unlisted player
Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
Denver Broncos — unlisted player
Denver Broncos — unlisted player
Denver Broncos — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 26 (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) J.Elam 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–3. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 81 (Q2 14:41) — (14:41) J.Harbaugh pass INTERCEPTED by B.Romanowski at SD 18. B.Romanowski to SD 1 for 17 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at SD 0. TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 13:20) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 28 (Q2 13:20) — (13:20) J.Carney 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 37 (Q2 0:41) — (:41) J.Elam 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 23 (Q3 9:12) — (9:12) O.Gary up the middle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 8:28) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 7 (Q3 8:28) — (8:28) J.Harbaugh pass to F.Jones for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 3:10) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 13–7. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 23 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) J.Elam 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 44 (Q4 13:26) — (13:26) J.Harbaugh pass to C.Jones for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 9:17) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 6 (Q4 4:22) — (4:22) J.Elam 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) O.Gary right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 1:56) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 15:00) — J.Carney kicks 69 yards from SD 30 to DEN 1. C.Watson to DEN 47 for 46 yards (T.Shaw).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 14:41) — (14:41) J.Harbaugh pass INTERCEPTED by B.Romanowski at SD 18. B.Romanowski to SD 1 for 17 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at SD 0. TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 9:17) — (9:17) T.Rouen punts 42 yards to SD 38, Center-T.Teague. C.Penn to SD 38 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by DEN-D.Smith at SD 38.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 10:05) — (10:05) J.Harbaugh pass to C.Penn to SD 31 for 3 yards (A.Wilson). FUMBLES (A.Wilson), RECOVERED by DEN-A.Wilson at SD 31.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) C.Miller sacked at SD 26 for -15 yards (G.Dixon). FUMBLES (G.Dixon), ball out of bounds at SD 26.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 14:41) — (14:41) J.Harbaugh pass INTERCEPTED by B.Romanowski at SD 18. B.Romanowski to SD 1 for 17 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at SD 0. TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 9:17) — (9:17) T.Rouen punts 42 yards to SD 38, Center-T.Teague. C.Penn to SD 38 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by DEN-D.Smith at SD 38.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 13:26) — (13:26) J.Harbaugh pass to C.Jones for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 10:05) — (10:05) J.Harbaugh pass to C.Penn to SD 31 for 3 yards (A.Wilson). FUMBLES (A.Wilson), RECOVERED by DEN-A.Wilson at SD 31.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 15:00 · LAC 26 · Score 3-0
(15:00) J.Elam 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 14:41 · DEN 81 · Score 9-0
(14:41) J.Harbaugh pass INTERCEPTED by B.Romanowski at SD 18. B.Romanowski to SD 1 for 17 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at SD 0. TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 13:20 · LAC 2 · Score 10-0
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 13:20 · DEN 28 · Score 10-3
(13:20) J.Carney 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 0:41 · LAC 37 · Score 13-3
(:41) J.Elam 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 9:12 · LAC 23 · Score 19-3
(9:12) O.Gary up the middle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 8:28 · LAC 2 · Score 20-3
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 8:28 · DEN 7 · Score 20-9
(8:28) J.Harbaugh pass to F.Jones for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 3:10 · DEN 2 · Score 20-10
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · LAC 23 · Score 23-10
(15:00) J.Elam 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 13:26 · DEN 44 · Score 23-16
(13:26) J.Harbaugh pass to C.Jones for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 9:17 · DEN 2 · Score 23-17
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 4:22 · LAC 6 · Score 26-17
(4:22) J.Elam 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · LAC 5 · Score 32-17
(2:00) O.Gary right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 1:56 · LAC 2 · Score 33-17
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.
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.
- M. Ricks (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers on 1999-11-07?
The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 33-17 in Week 9, 1999.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Denver Broncos 3, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q2: Denver Broncos 10, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q3: Denver Broncos 7, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q4: Denver Broncos 13, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Final: Denver Broncos 33, Los Angeles Chargers 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 14:41) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 9:12) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 8:28) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 13:26) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 2:00) Denver Broncos field goal — unlisted player (Q1 15:00, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 13:20, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:41, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — unlisted player (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — unlisted player (Q4 4:22, 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?
J. Harbaugh (Los Angeles Chargers), 52.1% completion, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -4.34 total passing EPA. Cam Miller (Denver Broncos), 46.7% completion, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -1.56 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
M. Ricks (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.99 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps.
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 2-6 Now 3-6 W
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L