Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 20–17 Denver Broncos
- Halftime
- Denver Broncos 7–17 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Lelie
- Top passer
- Jack Plummer
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:45) 16-J.Plummer pass intended for 80-R.Smith INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Wilson (29-D.Florence…
- Game date
- 2004-12-05
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Denver Broncos 20–17 on 2004-12-05. A. Lelie posted a game-high +9.93 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Denver Broncos | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 17 |
 Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DENDenver Broncos
(12:06) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(13:32) 26-T.Bell up the middle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(7:09) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(:03) 10-N.Kaeding 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(5:15) 10-N.Kaeding 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(14:23) 34-R.Droughns up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(9:30) 1-J.Elam 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
LACLos Angeles ChargersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 12:06TD Laken TomlinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 5
- Score
- 0-6
(12:06) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 12:01XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 0-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 13:32TD Travis BellPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 16
- Score
- 6-7
(13:32) 26-T.Bell up the middle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 13:27XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 7-7
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 7:09TD Laken TomlinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 1
- Score
- 7-13
(7:09) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 7:05XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 7-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:03FG NKN. KaedingPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 4
- Score
- 7-17
(:03) 10-N.Kaeding 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 5:15FG NKN. KaedingPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 5
- Score
- 7-20
(5:15) 10-N.Kaeding 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 14:23TD RDR. DroughnsPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 4
- Score
- 13-20
(14:23) 34-R.Droughns up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 14:18XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 14-20
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 9:30FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 13
- Score
- 17-20
(9:30) 1-J.Elam 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1A. Lelie · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +9.93 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.48 EPA/play
- 2
Ryan Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.93 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play - 3A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.70 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
- 4J. Putzier · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.65 EPA/play
- 5R. Droughns · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.79 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 6Travis Bell · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +1.77 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 7Laken Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +0.63 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play
- 8Duece Watts · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.55 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.27 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
A. Lelie — DEN · Receiving
A. Lelie posted the highest total EPA (+9.93) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +2.48 EPA per play.
A. Lelie's top snap (+4.21 EPA): (10:44) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie to LAC 42 for 44 yards (29-D.Florence).
Biggest single play (-5.66 EPA): Jack Plummer — (3:45) 16-J.Plummer pass intended for 80-R.Smith INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Wilson (29-D.Florence) at LAC 7. Touchback.
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) · 47 dropbacks · 34.0% completion · -0.15 EPA/play · -6.96 total EPA
- D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) · 30 dropbacks · 46.7% completion · -0.49 EPA/play · -14.80 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.119 | -0.128 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.8% | 44.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.154 | -0.493 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.066 | -0.013 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.128 | +0.119 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.0% | 62.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Denver Broncos -0.12, Los Angeles Chargers -0.13) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: -0.12 EPA/play (23rd percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: -0.13 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 14 drives, -10.75 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 14 drives, -10.77 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson
- Denver Broncos — Travis Bell
- Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson
- Denver Broncos — R. Droughns
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
- 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 5 (Q1 12:06) — (12:06) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 12:01) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 16 (Q2 13:32) — (13:32) 26-T.Bell up the middle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 13:27) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q2 7:09) — (7:09) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 7:05) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 4 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 10-N.Kaeding 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 5 (Q3 5:15) — (5:15) 10-N.Kaeding 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 4 (Q4 14:23) — (14:23) 34-R.Droughns up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 14:18) — 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 13 (Q4 9:30) — (9:30) 1-J.Elam 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 3:45) — (3:45) 16-J.Plummer pass intended for 80-R.Smith INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Wilson (29-D.Florence) at LAC 7. Touchback.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 6:36) — (6:36) 16-J.Plummer pass to 88-J.Putzier to LAC 18 for 39 yards (48-T.Kiel).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:04) — (1:04) 5-M.Scifres punts 52 yards to DEN 20, Center-50-D.Binn. 80-R.Smith to DEN 41 for 21 yards (5-M.Scifres).
- Denver Broncos (Q4 0:32) — (:32) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 17-D.Watts to LAC 46 for 13 yards (59-D.Edwards).
- Denver Broncos (Q4 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 17-D.Watts to LAC 36 for 10 yards (59-D.Edwards, 23-Q.Jammer).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 3:45) — (3:45) 16-J.Plummer pass intended for 80-R.Smith INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Wilson (29-D.Florence) at LAC 7. Touchback.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 8:29) — (8:29) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 28-K.Kennedy at DEN 40. 28-K.Kennedy pushed ob at LAC 39 for 21 yards (61-N.Hardwick).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 1:31) — (1:31) 16-J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by 95-S.Phillips at DEN 17. 95-S.Phillips to DEN 17 for no gain (72-G.Foster).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 7:44) — (7:44) 16-J.Plummer pass intended for 89-D.Carswell INTERCEPTED by 53-S.Foley (58-R.Godfrey) at LAC 38. 53-S.Foley to LAC 42 for 4 yards (66-T.Nalen).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 12:06 · DEN 5 · Score 0-6
(12:06) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 12:01 · DEN 2 · Score 0-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 13:32 · LAC 16 · Score 6-7
(13:32) 26-T.Bell up the middle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 13:27 · LAC 2 · Score 7-7
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 7:09 · DEN 1 · Score 7-13
(7:09) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 7:05 · DEN 2 · Score 7-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · DEN 4 · Score 7-17
(:03) 10-N.Kaeding 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 5:15 · DEN 5 · Score 7-20
(5:15) 10-N.Kaeding 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 14:23 · LAC 4 · Score 13-20
(14:23) 34-R.Droughns up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 14:18 · LAC 2 · Score 14-20
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 9:30 · LAC 13 · Score 17-20
(9:30) 1-J.Elam 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- A. Lelie (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2004-12-05?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Denver Broncos 20-17 in Week 13, 2004.
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 10; Q3: Denver Broncos 0, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q4: Denver Broncos 10, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Final: Denver Broncos 17, Los Angeles Chargers 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q1 12:06) Denver Broncos touchdown — T. Bell (Q2 13:32) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q2 7:09) Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Droughns (Q4 14:23) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q3 5:15, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q4 9:30, 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?
Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos), 34.0% completion, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -6.96 total passing EPA. D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers), 46.7% completion, -0.49 EPA per dropback, -14.80 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
A. Lelie (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.93 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+4.21 EPA): (10:44) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie to LAC 42 for 44 yards (29-D.Florence)..
Was Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 7-4 Now 7-5 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 8-3 Now 9-3 W
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