Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 41–3 Denver Broncos
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 20–3 Denver Broncos at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Philip Rivers
- Top passer
- J. Cutler
- Biggest EPA play
- 10-N.Kaeding kicks 73 yards from LAC 30 to DEN -3. 86-B.Clark to DEN 20 for 23 yards (52-C…
- Game date
- 2007-10-07
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Denver Broncos 41–3 on 2007-10-07. Philip Rivers posted a game-high +27.63 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Chargers | 14 | 6 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 41 |
 Denver Broncos | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
(6:34) 17-P.Rivers right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
10-N.Kaeding kicks 73 yards from LAC 30 to DEN -3. 86-B.Clark to DEN 20 for 23 yards (52-C.Polk). FUMBLES (52-C.Polk), RECOVERED by LAC-59-B.Siler at DEN 23. 59-B.Siler for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(11:26) 10-N.Kaeding 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(1:19) 1-J.Elam 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
(:02) 10-N.Kaeding 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(9:27) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(:14) 17-P.Rivers pass to 83-V.Jackson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(9:56) 33-M.Turner left end for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
DENDenver BroncosFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 6:34TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 6-0
(6:34) 17-P.Rivers right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 6:26XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 7-0
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 6:26TD BSB. SilerPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 30
- Score
- 13-0
10-N.Kaeding kicks 73 yards from LAC 30 to DEN -3. 86-B.Clark to DEN 20 for 23 yards (52-C.Polk). FUMBLES (52-C.Polk), RECOVERED by LAC-59-B.Siler at DEN 23. 59-B.Siler for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 6:15XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 14-0
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 11:26FG NKN. KaedingPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 8
- Score
- 17-0
(11:26) 10-N.Kaeding 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 1:19FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 12
- Score
- 17-3
(1:19) 1-J.Elam 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:02FG NKN. KaedingPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 27
- Score
- 20-3
(:02) 10-N.Kaeding 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 9:27TD AGA. GatesPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 9
- Score
- 26-3
(9:27) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 9:20XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 27-3
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 0:14TD VJV. JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 33-3
(:14) 17-P.Rivers pass to 83-V.Jackson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 0:07XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 34-3
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 9:56TD Malik TurnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 74
- Score
- 40-3
(9:56) 33-M.Turner left end for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 9:42XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 41-3
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +27.63 total EPA · 19 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
- 2A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +14.30 total EPA · 7 snaps · +2.04 EPA/play
- 3V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +8.75 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.92 EPA/play
- 4G. Martinez · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +7.18 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
- 5
Laken Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.04 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.35 EPA/play - 6Malik Turner · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +6.12 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 7T. Scheffler · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 8
Nick Jackson · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.98 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.98 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 (+27.63) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 19 counted snaps, they averaged +1.45 EPA per play.
Philip Rivers's top snap (+4.10 EPA): (9:22) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 21-L.Tomlinson pushed ob at DEN 37 for 36 yards (22-D.Foxworth).
Biggest single play (-7.81 EPA): N. Kaeding — 10-N.Kaeding kicks 73 yards from LAC 30 to DEN -3. 86-B.Clark to DEN 20 for 23 yards (52-C.Polk). FUMBLES (52-C.Polk), RECOVERED by LAC-59-B.Siler at DEN 23. 59-B.Siler for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 40 dropbacks · 57.5% completion · +1.4% CPOE · -0.10 EPA/play · -3.97 total EPA
- Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 19 dropbacks · 68.4% completion · +15.7% CPOE · +1.45 EPA/play · +27.63 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.337 | -0.267 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.9% | 41.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +1.454 | -0.099 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.001 | -0.418 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.267 | -0.337 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.3% | 52.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.34 vs -0.27), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.34 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: -0.27 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 10 drives, -19.20 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +24.61 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — Philip Rivers
- Los Angeles Chargers — B. Siler
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (Philip Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — V. Jackson (Philip Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Malik Turner
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 2 (Q1 6:34) — (6:34) 17-P.Rivers right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 6:26) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 30 (Q1 6:26); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 6:15) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 8 (Q2 11:26) — (11:26) 10-N.Kaeding 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 12 (Q2 1:19) — (1:19) 1-J.Elam 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 27 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 10-N.Kaeding 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 9 (Q3 9:27) — (9:27) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 9:20) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 15 (Q3 0:14) — (:14) 17-P.Rivers pass to 83-V.Jackson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 0:07) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 74 (Q4 9:56) — (9:56) 33-M.Turner left end for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 9:42) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 9:22) — (9:22) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 21-L.Tomlinson pushed ob at DEN 37 for 36 yards (22-D.Foxworth).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 6:26) — 10-N.Kaeding kicks 73 yards from LAC 30 to DEN -3. 86-B.Clark to DEN 20 for 23 yards (52-C.Polk). FUMBLES (52-C.Polk), RECOVERED by LAC-59-B.Siler at DEN 23. 59-B.Siler for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 6:34) — (6:34) 17-P.Rivers right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 1:11) — (1:11) 21-L.Tomlinson right guard to LAC 43 for 8 yards (24-C.Bailey; 25-N.Ferguson).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 12:19) — (12:19) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 35-S.Young to DEN 42 for 7 yards (23-Q.Jammer, 32-E.Weddle).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 6:26) — 10-N.Kaeding kicks 73 yards from LAC 30 to DEN -3. 86-B.Clark to DEN 20 for 23 yards (52-C.Polk). FUMBLES (52-C.Polk), RECOVERED by LAC-59-B.Siler at DEN 23. 59-B.Siler for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 9:56) — (9:56) 33-M.Turner left end for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 9:22) — (9:22) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 21-L.Tomlinson pushed ob at DEN 37 for 36 yards (22-D.Foxworth).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 11:51) — (11:51) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 83-V.Jackson to DEN 16 for 45 yards (52-I.Gold).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 6:34 · DEN 2 · Score 6-0
(6:34) 17-P.Rivers right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 6:26 · DEN 2 · Score 7-0
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 6:26 · LAC 30 · Score 13-0
10-N.Kaeding kicks 73 yards from LAC 30 to DEN -3. 86-B.Clark to DEN 20 for 23 yards (52-C.Polk). FUMBLES (52-C.Polk), RECOVERED by LAC-59-B.Siler at DEN 23. 59-B.Siler for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 6:15 · DEN 2 · Score 14-0
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 11:26 · DEN 8 · Score 17-0
(11:26) 10-N.Kaeding 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 1:19 · LAC 12 · Score 17-3
(1:19) 1-J.Elam 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · DEN 27 · Score 20-3
(:02) 10-N.Kaeding 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 9:27 · DEN 9 · Score 26-3
(9:27) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 9:20 · DEN 2 · Score 27-3
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 0:14 · DEN 15 · Score 33-3
(:14) 17-P.Rivers pass to 83-V.Jackson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 0:07 · DEN 2 · Score 34-3
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 9:56 · DEN 74 · Score 40-3
(9:56) 33-M.Turner left end for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 9:42 · DEN 2 · Score 41-3
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
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.
- Philip Rivers (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos on 2007-10-07?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Denver Broncos 41-3 in Week 5, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 14, Denver Broncos 0; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Denver Broncos 3; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 14, Denver Broncos 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Denver Broncos 0; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 41, Denver Broncos 3.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — P. Rivers (Q1 6:34) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — B. Siler (Q1 6:26) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 9:27) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — V. Jackson (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 0:14) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Turner (Q4 9:56) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q2 11:26, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q2 1:19, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q2 0:02, 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?
J. Cutler (Denver Broncos), 57.5% completion, +1.4% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -3.97 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 68.4% completion, +15.7% CPOE, +1.45 EPA per dropback, +27.63 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos?
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +27.63 total EPA on Passing plays. across 19 snaps. Their top snap (+4.10 EPA): (9:22) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 21-L.Tomlinson pushed ob at DEN 37 for 36 yards (22-D.Foxworth)..
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 1-3 Now 2-3 W
Denver Broncos
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
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