Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 27–10 Denver Broncos
- Halftime
- Denver Broncos 7–13 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Flutie
- Top passer
- B. Griese
- Biggest EPA play
- 1-J.Elam kicks 58 yards from DEN 30 to LAC 12. 28-R.Jenkins for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2001-10-21
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Denver Broncos 27–10 on 2001-10-21. D. Flutie posted a game-high +7.59 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Denver Broncos | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
 Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DENDenver Broncos
1-J.Elam kicks 58 yards from DEN 30 to LAC 12. 28-R.Jenkins for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(6:35) 5-W.Richey 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(2:25) 5-W.Richey 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(:41) 14-B.Griese pass to 88-D.Clark for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC-27-T.Cody, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
(9:01) 1-J.Elam 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
(2:24) 7-D.Flutie pass to 81-J.Graham for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(8:43) 7-D.Flutie pass to 81-J.Graham for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
LACLos Angeles ChargersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 15:00TD Rayshawn JenkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 30
- Score
- 0-6
1-J.Elam kicks 58 yards from DEN 30 to LAC 12. 28-R.Jenkins for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 14:43XP WRW. RicheyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 0-7
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 6:35FG WRW. RicheyPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 0-10
(6:35) 5-W.Richey 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 2:25FG WRW. RicheyPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 33
- Score
- 0-13
(2:25) 5-W.Richey 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:41TD Dean ClarkPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 6
- Score
- 6-13
(:41) 14-B.Griese pass to 88-D.Clark for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC-27-T.Cody, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:41XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 7-13
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 9:01FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 27
- Score
- 10-13
(9:01) 1-J.Elam 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 2:24TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DEN 17
- Score
- 10-19
(2:24) 7-D.Flutie pass to 81-J.Graham for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 2:17XP WRW. RicheyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 10-20
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 8:43TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DEN 20
- Score
- 10-26
(8:43) 7-D.Flutie pass to 81-J.Graham for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 8:36XP WRW. RicheyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 10-27
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Flutie · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +7.59 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 2Jimmy Graham · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.54 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 3Dean Clark · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.23 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 4F. Jones · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.01 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 5C. Conway · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +2.87 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.87 EPA/play
- 6C. Conway · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.41 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 7B. Griese · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +1.45 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 8P. Hape · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.93 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.93 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. Flutie — LAC · Passing
D. Flutie posted the highest total EPA (+7.59) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.21 EPA per play.
D. Flutie's top snap (+3.53 EPA): (8:43) 7-D.Flutie pass to 81-J.Graham for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+6.36 EPA): J. Elam — 1-J.Elam kicks 58 yards from DEN 30 to LAC 12. 28-R.Jenkins for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
B. Griese led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B. Griese (Denver Broncos) · 47 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · -0.10 EPA/play · -4.48 total EPA
- D. Flutie (Los Angeles Chargers) · 36 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · +0.21 EPA/play · +7.59 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.077 | +0.109 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.7% | 45.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.087 | +0.211 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.228 | -0.297 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.109 | +0.077 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.7% | 48.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: -0.08 EPA/play (32nd percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.11 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 13 drives, -6.68 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 13 drives, +9.34 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — Rayshawn Jenkins
- Denver Broncos — Dean Clark (B. Griese pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Jimmy Graham (D. Flutie pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Jimmy Graham (D. Flutie pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — W. Richey
- Los Angeles Chargers — W. Richey
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
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 DEN 30 (Q1 15:00) — 1-J.Elam kicks 58 yards from DEN 30 to LAC 12. 28-R.Jenkins for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 14:43) — 5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–6. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 2 (Q2 6:35) — (6:35) 5-W.Richey 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 33 (Q2 2:25) — (2:25) 5-W.Richey 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 6 (Q2 0:41) — (:41) 14-B.Griese pass to 88-D.Clark for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC-27-T.Cody, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 0:41) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 27 (Q3 9:01) — (9:01) 1-J.Elam 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 17 (Q3 2:24) — (2:24) 7-D.Flutie pass to 81-J.Graham for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 2:17) — 5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 20 (Q4 8:43) — (8:43) 7-D.Flutie pass to 81-J.Graham for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 8:36) — 5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 15:00) — 1-J.Elam kicks 58 yards from DEN 30 to LAC 12. 28-R.Jenkins for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 0:11) — (:11) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie pass intended for 81-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 26-E.Brown at DEN 0. Touchback.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 4:29) — (4:29) 38-M.Anderson right tackle to DEN 36 for 5 yards (57-Z.Moreno). FUMBLES (57-Z.Moreno), touched at DEN 40, RECOVERED by LAC-31-J.Perry at DEN 40. 31-J.Perry to DEN 33 for 7 yards (66-T.Nalen). P
- Denver Broncos (Q1 14:43) — 5-W.Richey kicks 67 yards from LAC 30 to DEN 3. 84-C.Cole to DEN 39 for 36 yards (27-T.Cody).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 0:41) — (:41) 14-B.Griese pass to 88-D.Clark for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC-27-T.Cody, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 15:00) — 1-J.Elam kicks 58 yards from DEN 30 to LAC 12. 28-R.Jenkins for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 4:29) — (4:29) 38-M.Anderson right tackle to DEN 36 for 5 yards (57-Z.Moreno). FUMBLES (57-Z.Moreno), touched at DEN 40, RECOVERED by LAC-31-J.Perry at DEN 40. 31-J.Perry to DEN 33 for 7 yards (66-T.Nalen). P
- Denver Broncos (Q4 10:59) — (10:59) 14-B.Griese pass INTERCEPTED by 95-A.Fontenot (75-M.Wiley) at DEN 38. 95-A.Fontenot to DEN 38 for no gain (14-B.Griese).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 8:43) — (8:43) 7-D.Flutie pass to 81-J.Graham for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 15:00 · DEN 30 · Score 0-6
1-J.Elam kicks 58 yards from DEN 30 to LAC 12. 28-R.Jenkins for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 14:43 · DEN 2 · Score 0-7
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 6:35 · DEN 2 · Score 0-10
(6:35) 5-W.Richey 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 2:25 · DEN 33 · Score 0-13
(2:25) 5-W.Richey 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 0:41 · LAC 6 · Score 6-13
(:41) 14-B.Griese pass to 88-D.Clark for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC-27-T.Cody, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 0:41 · LAC 2 · Score 7-13
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 9:01 · LAC 27 · Score 10-13
(9:01) 1-J.Elam 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 2:24 · DEN 17 · Score 10-19
(2:24) 7-D.Flutie pass to 81-J.Graham for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 2:17 · DEN 2 · Score 10-20
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 8:43 · DEN 20 · Score 10-26
(8:43) 7-D.Flutie pass to 81-J.Graham for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 8:36 · DEN 2 · Score 10-27
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Chargers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- D. Flutie (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 2001-10-21?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Denver Broncos 27-10 in Week 6, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Denver Broncos 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Denver Broncos 7, Los Angeles Chargers 6; Q3: Denver Broncos 3, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q4: Denver Broncos 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Final: Denver Broncos 10, Los Angeles Chargers 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — R. Jenkins (Q1 15:00) Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Clark (B. Griese pass) (Q2 0:41) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Graham (D. Flutie pass) (Q3 2:24) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Graham (D. Flutie pass) (Q4 8:43) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — W. Richey (Q2 6:35, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — W. Richey (Q2 2:25, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q3 9:01, 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?
B. Griese (Denver Broncos), 55.3% completion, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -4.48 total passing EPA. D. Flutie (Los Angeles Chargers), 58.3% completion, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +7.59 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
D. Flutie (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.59 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+3.53 EPA): (8:43) 7-D.Flutie pass to 81-J.Graham for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W
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