Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 21–7 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- Tied 7–7 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Carswell
- Top passer
- J. Harbaugh
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:58) J.Carney 34 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.B…
- Game date
- 2000-10-08
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 21–7 on 2000-10-08. D. Carswell posted a game-high +3.93 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 7 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Denver Broncos | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
 Los Angeles Chargers | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DENDenver Broncos(9:03) B.Griese pass to E.McCaffrey for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
(:57) J.Harbaugh pass to F.Jones for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
(6:20) B.Griese pass to E.McCaffrey for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
(1:32) B.Griese pass to D.Carswell for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
LACLos Angeles ChargersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 9:03TD Points+6
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 6-0
(9:03) B.Griese pass to E.McCaffrey for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 8:57XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 7-0
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:57TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DEN 26
- Score
- 7-6
(:57) J.Harbaugh pass to F.Jones for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:52XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 7-7
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 6:20TD Points+6
- Yard line
- LAC 5
- Score
- 13-7
(6:20) B.Griese pass to E.McCaffrey for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 6:16XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 14-7
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 1:32TD Points+6
- Yard line
- LAC 14
- Score
- 20-7
(1:32) B.Griese pass to D.Carswell for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 1:25XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 21-7
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Carswell · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.93 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 2B. Chamberlain · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.32 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 3
Ryan Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.31 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play - 4B. Griese · Denver Broncos · Passing · +2.26 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 5E. McCaffrey · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 6
Keon Coleman · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +0.25 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play - 7B. Griese · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +0.25 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 8J. Fazande · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +0.05 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.00 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
D. Carswell — DEN · Receiving
D. Carswell posted the highest total EPA (+3.93) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +0.79 EPA per play.
D. Carswell's top snap (+3.48 EPA): (1:32) B.Griese pass to D.Carswell for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-4.76 EPA): Another player — (4:58) J.Carney 34 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
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) · 50 dropbacks · 36.0% completion · -0.28 EPA/play · -13.78 total EPA
- B. Griese (Denver Broncos) · 45 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.26 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.051 | -0.234 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.0% | 32.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.055 | -0.276 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.280 | -0.237 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.234 | +0.051 |
| Defensive success rate | 67.4% | 66.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.23), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: -0.05 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: -0.23 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 14 drives, -5.12 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 14 drives, -21.55 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Chargers — 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 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q1 9:03) — (9:03) B.Griese pass to E.McCaffrey for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 8:57) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 26 (Q2 0:57) — (:57) J.Harbaugh pass to F.Jones for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 0:52) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q3 6:20) — (6:20) B.Griese pass to E.McCaffrey for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 6:16) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 14 (Q4 1:32) — (1:32) B.Griese pass to D.Carswell for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 1:25) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 15:00) — J.Carney kicks 66 yards from SD 30 to DEN 4. D.O'Neal to DEN 33 for 29 yards (S.Tovar).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 6:32) — (6:32) J.Harbaugh pass intended for R.Jones INTERCEPTED by T.Buckley at DEN -3. T.Buckley to DEN 30 for 33 yards (R.Jones).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 8:26) — (8:26) J.Harbaugh pass intended for R.Jones INTERCEPTED by T.Buckley at DEN 45. T.Buckley to SD 24 for 31 yards (R.Jones).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 0:57) — (:57) J.Harbaugh pass to F.Jones for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 8:13) — (8:13) (Shotgun) J.Harbaugh pass incomplete to R.Jones. PENALTY on DEN-J.Spencer, Defensive Pass Interference, 30 yards, enforced at DEN 35 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 4:58) — (4:58) J.Carney 34 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 8:26) — (8:26) J.Harbaugh pass intended for R.Jones INTERCEPTED by T.Buckley at DEN 45. T.Buckley to SD 24 for 31 yards (R.Jones).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 0:57) — (:57) J.Harbaugh pass to F.Jones for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 6:32) — (6:32) J.Harbaugh pass intended for R.Jones INTERCEPTED by T.Buckley at DEN -3. T.Buckley to DEN 30 for 33 yards (R.Jones).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 9:03 · LAC 2 · Score 6-0
(9:03) B.Griese pass to E.McCaffrey for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 8:57 · LAC 2 · Score 7-0
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 0:57 · DEN 26 · Score 7-6
(:57) J.Harbaugh pass to F.Jones for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 0:52 · DEN 2 · Score 7-7
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 6:20 · LAC 5 · Score 13-7
(6:20) B.Griese pass to E.McCaffrey for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 6:16 · LAC 2 · Score 14-7
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 1:32 · LAC 14 · Score 20-7
(1:32) B.Griese pass to D.Carswell for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 1:25 · LAC 2 · Score 21-7
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, 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.
- D. Carswell (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2000-10-08?
The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 21-7 in Week 6, 2000.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Denver Broncos 7, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q2: Denver Broncos 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q3: Denver Broncos 7, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: Denver Broncos 7, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Final: Denver Broncos 21, Los Angeles Chargers 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 9:03) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:57) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 6:20) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 1:32) 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), 36.0% completion, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -13.78 total passing EPA. B. Griese (Denver Broncos), 60.0% completion, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.26 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
D. Carswell (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.93 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+3.48 EPA): (1:32) B.Griese pass to D.Carswell for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 0-4 Now 0-5 L
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