Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 37–8 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 0–27 Denver Broncos at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- S. Sharpe
- Top passer
- Jack Plummer
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:06) 7-D.Flutie pass intended for 80-S.Alexander INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Herndon (28-K.Kenne…
- Game date
- 2003-11-16
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 37–8 on 2003-11-16. S. Sharpe posted a game-high +12.67 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
 Denver Broncos | 10 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 37 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LACLos Angeles Chargers(13:11) 16-J.Plummer pass to 84-S.Sharpe for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(6:14) 1-J.Elam 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(9:50) 1-J.Elam 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(8:41) 2-D.Bennett punts 54 yards to DEN 35, Center-50-D.Binn. 80-R.Smith for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(:39) 16-J.Plummer pass to 84-S.Sharpe for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(1:37) 16-J.Plummer pass to 84-S.Sharpe for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(13:15) 4-M.Knorr 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
(10:19) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie pass to 81-K.Osgood for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-D.Flutie pass to 80-S.Alexander is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
DENDenver BroncosFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 13:11TD SSS. SharpePoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 11
- Score
- 0-6
(13:11) 16-J.Plummer pass to 84-S.Sharpe for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 13:06XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 0-7
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 6:14FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 24
- Score
- 0-10
(6:14) 1-J.Elam 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 9:50FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 3
- Score
- 0-13
(9:50) 1-J.Elam 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 8:41TD Ryan SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 89
- Score
- 0-19
(8:41) 2-D.Bennett punts 54 yards to DEN 35, Center-50-D.Binn. 80-R.Smith for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 8:25XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 0-20
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:39TD SSS. SharpePoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 26
- Score
- 0-26
(:39) 16-J.Plummer pass to 84-S.Sharpe for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:32XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 0-27
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 1:37TD SSS. SharpePoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 26
- Score
- 0-33
(1:37) 16-J.Plummer pass to 84-S.Sharpe for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 1:28XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 0-34
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 13:15FG MKM. KnorrPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 9
- Score
- 0-37
(13:15) 4-M.Knorr 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 10:19TD KOK. OsgoodPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 19
- Score
- 6-37
(10:19) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie pass to 81-K.Osgood for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 10:12Safety DFD. FlutiePoints+2
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 8-37
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-D.Flutie pass to 80-S.Alexander is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1S. Sharpe · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +12.67 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.81 EPA/play
- 2Jack Plummer · Denver Broncos · Passing · +8.97 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 3A. Lelie · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.35 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.67 EPA/play
- 4Ryan Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.74 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 5K. Osgood · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.23 EPA/play
- 6Jack Plummer · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +1.89 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 7D. Flutie · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +1.37 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 8R. Caldwell · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.36 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.36 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
S. Sharpe — DEN · Receiving
S. Sharpe posted the highest total EPA (+12.67) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.81 EPA per play.
S. Sharpe's top snap (+4.30 EPA): (:39) 16-J.Plummer pass to 84-S.Sharpe for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.07 EPA): D. Flutie — (6:06) 7-D.Flutie pass intended for 80-S.Alexander INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Herndon (28-K.Kennedy) at DEN 10. 31-K.Herndon to DEN 26 for 16 yards (64-P.Bogle).
Quarterback report card
Jack Plummer led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos) · 40 dropbacks · 57.5% completion · +0.22 EPA/play · +8.97 total EPA
- D. Flutie (Los Angeles Chargers) · 28 dropbacks · 32.1% completion · -0.53 EPA/play · -14.90 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.466 | +0.021 |
| Offensive success rate | 33.3% | 49.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.451 | +0.196 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.974 | -0.074 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.021 | +0.466 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.9% | 66.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Denver Broncos held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.47), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: -0.47 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: +0.02 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 13 drives, +2.19 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 13 drives, -26.55 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — S. Sharpe (Jack Plummer pass)
- Denver Broncos — Ryan Smith
- Denver Broncos — S. Sharpe (Jack Plummer pass)
- Denver Broncos — S. Sharpe (Jack Plummer pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — K. Osgood (D. Flutie pass)
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
- Denver Broncos — M. Knorr
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 11 (Q1 13:11) — (13:11) 16-J.Plummer pass to 84-S.Sharpe for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 13:06) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 24 (Q1 6:14) — (6:14) 1-J.Elam 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 17–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 3 (Q2 9:50) — (9:50) 1-J.Elam 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 89 (Q2 8:41) — (8:41) 2-D.Bennett punts 54 yards to DEN 35, Center-50-D.Binn. 80-R.Smith for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 8:25) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 26 (Q2 0:39) — (:39) 16-J.Plummer pass to 84-S.Sharpe for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 0:32) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 26 (Q3 1:37) — (1:37) 16-J.Plummer pass to 84-S.Sharpe for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 1:28) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 8–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 9 (Q4 13:15) — (13:15) 4-M.Knorr 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 19 (Q4 10:19) — (10:19) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie pass to 81-K.Osgood for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers registered a safety from the DEN 2 (Q4 10:12) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-D.Flutie pass to 80-S.Alexander is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 13:23) — (13:23) 7-D.Flutie FUMBLES (Aborted) at LAC 11, RECOVERED by DEN-93-T.Pryce at LAC 11. 93-T.Pryce to LAC 11 for no gain (66-C.Raymer).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 13:32) — (13:32) 26-C.Portis up the middle to LAC 14 for no gain (75-M.Wiley).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 14:41) — (14:41) 16-J.Plummer pass to 80-R.Smith to LAC 16 for 7 yards (20-J.Wilson).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 14:51) — (14:51) 7-D.Flutie FUMBLES (Aborted) at LAC 23, RECOVERED by DEN-56-A.Wilson at LAC 23. 56-A.Wilson to LAC 23 for no gain (72-C.VanBuren).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 6:13) — (6:13) 16-J.Plummer sacked at DEN 18 for -6 yards (51-B.Leber). FUMBLES (51-B.Leber), RECOVERED by LAC-57-Z.Moreno at DEN 18. 57-Z.Moreno to DEN 18 for no gain (50-B.Hamilton).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 6:06) — (6:06) 7-D.Flutie pass intended for 80-S.Alexander INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Herndon (28-K.Kennedy) at DEN 10. 31-K.Herndon to DEN 26 for 16 yards (64-P.Bogle).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 6:13) — (6:13) 16-J.Plummer sacked at DEN 18 for -6 yards (51-B.Leber). FUMBLES (51-B.Leber), RECOVERED by LAC-57-Z.Moreno at DEN 18. 57-Z.Moreno to DEN 18 for no gain (50-B.Hamilton).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 8:41) — (8:41) 2-D.Bennett punts 54 yards to DEN 35, Center-50-D.Binn. 80-R.Smith for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 13:23) — (13:23) 7-D.Flutie FUMBLES (Aborted) at LAC 11, RECOVERED by DEN-93-T.Pryce at LAC 11. 93-T.Pryce to LAC 11 for no gain (66-C.Raymer).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 13:11 · LAC 11 · Score 0-6
(13:11) 16-J.Plummer pass to 84-S.Sharpe for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 13:06 · LAC 2 · Score 0-7
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 6:14 · LAC 24 · Score 0-10
(6:14) 1-J.Elam 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 9:50 · LAC 3 · Score 0-13
(9:50) 1-J.Elam 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 8:41 · DEN 89 · Score 0-19
(8:41) 2-D.Bennett punts 54 yards to DEN 35, Center-50-D.Binn. 80-R.Smith for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 8:25 · LAC 2 · Score 0-20
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 0:39 · LAC 26 · Score 0-26
(:39) 16-J.Plummer pass to 84-S.Sharpe for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 0:32 · LAC 2 · Score 0-27
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 1:37 · LAC 26 · Score 0-33
(1:37) 16-J.Plummer pass to 84-S.Sharpe for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 1:28 · LAC 2 · Score 0-34
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 13:15 · LAC 9 · Score 0-37
(13:15) 4-M.Knorr 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 10:19 · DEN 19 · Score 6-37
(10:19) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie pass to 81-K.Osgood for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers Safety (+2) — Q4 10:12 · DEN 2 · Score 8-37
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-D.Flutie pass to 80-S.Alexander is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
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.
- S. Sharpe (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos on 2003-11-16?
The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 37-8 in Week 11, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Denver Broncos 10; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Denver Broncos 17; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Denver Broncos 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 8, Denver Broncos 3; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 8, Denver Broncos 37.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos?
Denver Broncos touchdown — S. Sharpe (J. Plummer pass) (Q1 13:11) Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Smith (Q2 8:41) Denver Broncos touchdown — S. Sharpe (J. Plummer pass) (Q2 0:39) Denver Broncos touchdown — S. Sharpe (J. Plummer pass) (Q3 1:37) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Osgood (D. Flutie pass) (Q4 10:19) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q1 6:14, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q2 9:50, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Knorr (Q4 13:15, 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?
Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos), 57.5% completion, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +8.97 total passing EPA. D. Flutie (Los Angeles Chargers), 32.1% completion, -0.53 EPA per dropback, -14.90 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos?
S. Sharpe (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.67 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+4.30 EPA): (:39) 16-J.Plummer pass to 84-S.Sharpe for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 2-7 Now 2-8 L
Denver Broncos
Entered 5-4 Now 6-4 W
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