Broncos 3–23 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 16, 2007

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.45 total EPA on Passing plays. across 26 snaps. Their top snap (+3.03 EPA): (3:35) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 89-C.Chambers to DEN 12 for 30 yards (22-D.Foxworth). FUMBLES (22-D.Foxworth), ball out of bounds at DEN 12..

Quick answer

Winner: Los Angeles Chargers
Final score: Los Angeles Chargers 23–3 Denver Broncos
Halftime: Denver Broncos 0–16 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Philip Rivers
Top passer: J. Cutler
Biggest EPA play: (3:42) 7-B.Volek FUMBLES (Aborted) at LAC 9, RECOVERED by DEN-79-M.Thomas at LAC 7. 79-M.T…
Game date: 2007-12-24

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Denver Broncos 23–3 on 2007-12-24. Philip Rivers posted a game-high +9.45 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	—	—	T
Denver Broncos	0	0	3	0	0	3
Los Angeles Chargers	10	6	7	0	0	23

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

DENDenver Broncos

+3DEN 23

DEN 17

+3DEN 11

DEN 14

+3LAC 5

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 7:32FG
NKN. Kaeding
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 23
Score
0-3
(7:32) 10-N.Kaeding 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 1:59TD
Laken Tomlinson
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 17
Score
0-9
(1:59) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 1:51XP
NKN. Kaeding
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
0-10
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 3:45FG
NKN. Kaeding
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 5
Score
0-13
(3:45) 10-N.Kaeding 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:02FG
NKN. Kaeding
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 11
Score
0-16
(:02) 10-N.Kaeding 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 8:03TD
CCC. Chambers
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 14
Score
0-22
(8:03) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 89-C.Chambers for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 7:56XP
NKN. Kaeding
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
0-23
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 2:50FG
JEJ. Elam
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 5
Score
3-23
(2:50) 1-J.Elam 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Cutler.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +9.45 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
2C. Chambers · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.85 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.96 EPA/play
3B. Marshall · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +7.04 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
4Laken Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +4.99 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
5T. Scheffler · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.03 EPA/play
6V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.79 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
7A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.72 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.72 EPA/play
8Carlton Davis III · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.62 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.31 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

Philip Rivers — LAC · Passing

Philip Rivers posted the highest total EPA (+9.45) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 26 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.

Philip Rivers's top snap (+3.03 EPA): (3:35) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 89-C.Chambers to DEN 12 for 30 yards (22-D.Foxworth). FUMBLES (22-D.Foxworth), ball out of bounds at DEN 12.

Biggest single play (-4.87 EPA): B. Volek — (3:42) 7-B.Volek FUMBLES (Aborted) at LAC 9, RECOVERED by DEN-79-M.Thomas at LAC 7. 79-M.Thomas to LAC 7 for no gain (7-B.Volek).

Quarterback report card

J. Cutler led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

J. Cutler (Denver Broncos) · 39 dropbacks · 35.9% completion · -16.6% CPOE · -0.30 EPA/play · -11.61 total EPA
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 26 dropbacks · 65.4% completion · +11.6% CPOE · +0.36 EPA/play · +9.45 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Denver Broncos	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.244	+0.022
Offensive success rate	31.0%	42.2%
Pass EPA/play	-0.298	+0.151
Rush EPA/play	-0.494	-0.108
Defensive EPA/play	-0.022	+0.244
Defensive success rate	57.8%	69.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.24), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Denver Broncos: -0.24 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: +0.02 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)

Denver Broncos: 11 drives, -17.33 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, +1.81 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 — Laken Tomlinson (Q1 1:59)
Los Angeles Chargers — C. Chambers (Philip Rivers pass) (Q3 8:03)

Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q1 7:32)
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q2 3:45)
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q2 0:02)
Denver Broncos — J. Elam (Q3 2:50)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 23 (Q1 7:32) — (7:32) 10-N.Kaeding 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 17 (Q1 1:59) — (1:59) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 1:51) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 5 (Q2 3:45) — (3:45) 10-N.Kaeding 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 11 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 10-N.Kaeding 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 14 (Q3 8:03) — (8:03) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 89-C.Chambers for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 7:56) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 5 (Q3 2:50) — (2:50) 1-J.Elam 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Cutler..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Denver Broncos (Q1 12:46) — (12:46) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler sacked at LAC 18 for 0 yards (99-I.Olshansky). FUMBLES (99-I.Olshansky) [93-L.Castillo], RECOVERED by LAC-56-S.Merriman at LAC 16. 56-S.Merriman to LAC 16 for no gain (73- [WPA -12.7% · EPA -4.18]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 3:35) — (3:35) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 89-C.Chambers to DEN 12 for 30 yards (22-D.Foxworth). FUMBLES (22-D.Foxworth), ball out of bounds at DEN 12. [WPA +6.3% · EPA +3.03]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 10:07) — (10:07) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle to DEN 46 for 2 yards (47-J.Lynch). PENALTY on DEN-47-J.Lynch, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced at DEN 46. [WPA +6.2% · EPA +1.51]
Denver Broncos (Q1 13:43) — (13:43) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 88-T.Scheffler to LAC 21 for 20 yards (42-C.Hart). Penalty on LAC-31-A.Cromartie, Illegal Use of Hands, declined. [WPA +6.0% · EPA +1.40]
Denver Broncos (Q1 0:30) — (:30) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 88-T.Scheffler pushed ob at DEN 45 for 17 yards (29-D.Florence). [WPA +4.6% · EPA +2.65]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 3:42) — (3:42) 7-B.Volek FUMBLES (Aborted) at LAC 9, RECOVERED by DEN-79-M.Thomas at LAC 7. 79-M.Thomas to LAC 7 for no gain (7-B.Volek). [WPA -0.7% · EPA -4.87]
Denver Broncos (Q1 12:46) — (12:46) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler sacked at LAC 18 for 0 yards (99-I.Olshansky). FUMBLES (99-I.Olshansky) [93-L.Castillo], RECOVERED by LAC-56-S.Merriman at LAC 16. 56-S.Merriman to LAC 16 for no gain (73- [WPA -12.7% · EPA -4.18]
Denver Broncos (Q4 11:48) — (11:48) 37-C.Sapp up the middle to LAC 3 for -1 yards (57-M.Wilhelm). [WPA -0.9% · EPA -3.44]
Denver Broncos (Q3 5:22) — (5:22) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 15-B.Marshall to LAC 21 for 27 yards (23-Q.Jammer). [WPA +0.5% · EPA +3.29]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 7:32 · DEN 23 · Score 0-3
(7:32) 10-N.Kaeding 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 1:59 · DEN 17 · Score 0-9
(1:59) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 1:51 · DEN 2 · Score 0-10
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 3:45 · DEN 5 · Score 0-13
(3:45) 10-N.Kaeding 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · DEN 11 · Score 0-16
(:02) 10-N.Kaeding 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 8:03 · DEN 14 · Score 0-22
(8:03) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 89-C.Chambers for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 7:56 · DEN 2 · Score 0-23
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 2:50 · LAC 5 · Score 3-23
(2:50) 1-J.Elam 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Cutler.

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.
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
J. Cutler (DEN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Philip Rivers (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2007-12-24?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Denver Broncos 23-3 in Week 16, 2007.

What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Q1: Denver Broncos 0, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q2: Denver Broncos 0, Los Angeles Chargers 6; Q3: Denver Broncos 3, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Final: Denver Broncos 3, Los Angeles Chargers 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q1 1:59) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — C. Chambers (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 8:03) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q1 7:32, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q2 3:45, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q3 2:50, 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. Cutler (Denver Broncos), 35.9% completion, -16.6% CPOE, -0.30 EPA per dropback, -11.61 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 65.4% completion, +11.6% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +9.45 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.45 total EPA on Passing plays. across 26 snaps. Their top snap (+3.03 EPA): (3:35) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 89-C.Chambers to DEN 12 for 30 yards (22-D.Foxworth). FUMBLES (22-D.Foxworth), ball out of bounds at DEN 12..

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 6-8 Now 6-9 L

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 9-5 Now 10-5 W

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