Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 39–38 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 17–31 Denver Broncos at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Philip Rivers
- Top passer
- J. Cutler
- Biggest EPA play
- 5-M.Prater kicks 73 yards from DEN 30 to LAC -3. 43-D.Sproles for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pe…
- Game date
- 2008-09-14
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 39–38 on 2008-09-14. Philip Rivers posted a game-high +24.11 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 38 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Chargers | 3 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 38 |
 Denver Broncos | 7 | 24 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 39 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
(8:45) 28-M.Pittman up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
(3:51) 10-N.Kaeding 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(13:53) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 88-T.Scheffler for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
(10:47) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 88-T.Scheffler for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
5-M.Prater kicks 73 yards from DEN 30 to LAC -3. 43-D.Sproles for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DEN-51-J.Winborn, Offensive Offside, declined.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(5:58) 5-M.Prater 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
(2:33) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 89-C.Chambers for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(:08) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
(10:50) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 89-C.Chambers for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(7:32) 10-N.Kaeding 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(14:11) 10-N.Kaeding 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(4:36) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-P.Rivers pass to 11-L.Naanee is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(:29) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 19-E.Royal for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-J.Cutler pass to 19-E.Royal is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
DENDenver BroncosFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 8:45TD Michael PittmanPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 1
- Score
- 0-6
(8:45) 28-M.Pittman up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 8:41XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 0-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 3:51FG NKN. KaedingPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 16
- Score
- 3-7
(3:51) 10-N.Kaeding 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 13:53TD TST. SchefflerPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 3
- Score
- 3-13
(13:53) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 88-T.Scheffler for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 13:48XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 3-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 10:47TD TST. SchefflerPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 14
- Score
- 3-20
(10:47) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 88-T.Scheffler for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 10:42XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 3-21
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 10:42TD DSD. SprolesPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 30
- Score
- 9-21
5-M.Prater kicks 73 yards from DEN 30 to LAC -3. 43-D.Sproles for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DEN-51-J.Winborn, Offensive Offside, declined.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 10:28XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 10-21
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 5:58FG Points+3
- Yard line
- LAC 34
- Score
- 10-24
(5:58) 5-M.Prater 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 2:33TD CCC. ChambersPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 48
- Score
- 16-24
(2:33) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 89-C.Chambers for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 2:25XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 17-24
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:08TD BMB. MarshallPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 6
- Score
- 17-30
(:08) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:02XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 17-31
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 10:50TD CCC. ChambersPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 23-31
(10:50) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 89-C.Chambers for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 10:44XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 24-31
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 7:32FG NKN. KaedingPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 3
- Score
- 27-31
(7:32) 10-N.Kaeding 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 14:11FG NKN. KaedingPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 10
- Score
- 30-31
(14:11) 10-N.Kaeding 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 4:36TD DSD. SprolesPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 66
- Score
- 36-31
(4:36) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 4:22Safety Points+2
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 38-31
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-P.Rivers pass to 11-L.Naanee is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 0:29TD ERE. RoyalPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 4
- Score
- 38-37
(:29) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 19-E.Royal for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 0:24Safety JCJ. CutlerPoints+2
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 38-39
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-J.Cutler pass to 19-E.Royal is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +24.11 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 2J. Cutler · Denver Broncos · Passing · +17.87 total EPA · 59 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 3B. Marshall · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +15.16 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 4C. Chambers · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +11.03 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.76 EPA/play
- 5T. Scheffler · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +7.82 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 6E. Royal · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +6.98 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 7D. Sproles · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.16 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.08 EPA/play
- 8V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.36 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.89 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 (+24.11) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.63 EPA per play.
Philip Rivers's top snap (+6.01 EPA): (4:36) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+6.33 EPA): Matt Prater — 5-M.Prater kicks 73 yards from DEN 30 to LAC -3. 43-D.Sproles for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DEN-51-J.Winborn, Offensive Offside, declined.
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) · 59 dropbacks · 61.0% completion · +10.6% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +17.87 total EPA
- Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 38 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · +7.8% CPOE · +0.63 EPA/play · +24.11 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.401 | +0.259 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 57.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.634 | +0.303 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.139 | +0.266 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.259 | -0.401 |
| Defensive success rate | 42.6% | 50.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.40 vs +0.26), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.40 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: +0.26 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 10 drives, +26.18 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +28.84 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — Michael Pittman
- Denver Broncos — T. Scheffler (J. Cutler pass)
- Denver Broncos — T. Scheffler (J. Cutler pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — D. Sproles
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Chambers (Philip Rivers pass)
- Denver Broncos — B. Marshall (J. Cutler pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Chambers (Philip Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — D. Sproles (Philip Rivers pass)
- Denver Broncos — E. Royal (J. Cutler pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
- Denver Broncos — Matt Prater
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–3. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q1 8:45) — (8:45) 28-M.Pittman up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 8:41) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 16 (Q1 3:51) — (3:51) 10-N.Kaeding 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 24–14. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q2 13:53) — (13:53) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 88-T.Scheffler for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 13:48) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 14 (Q2 10:47) — (10:47) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 88-T.Scheffler for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 10:42) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 30 (Q2 10:42); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 10:28) — 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 34 (Q2 5:58) — (5:58) 5-M.Prater 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 48 (Q2 2:33) — (2:33) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 89-C.Chambers for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 2:25) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 6 (Q2 0:08); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 0:02) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 15 (Q3 10:50) — (10:50) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 89-C.Chambers for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 10:44) — 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 3 (Q3 7:32) — (7:32) 10-N.Kaeding 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 11–8. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 10 (Q4 14:11) — (14:11) 10-N.Kaeding 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 66 (Q4 4:36) — (4:36) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers registered a safety from the DEN 2 (Q4 4:22) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-P.Rivers pass to 11-L.Naanee is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 4 (Q4 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 19-E.Royal for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos registered a safety from the LAC 2 (Q4 0:24) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-J.Cutler pass to 19-E.Royal is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 4:36) — (4:36) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:06) — (:06) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass incomplete deep left to 89-C.Chambers (20-M.McCree).
- Denver Broncos (Q4 0:24) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-J.Cutler pass to 19-E.Royal is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 5:41) — (5:41) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle intended for 19-E.Royal INTERCEPTED by 20-A.Cason at LAC -1. 20-A.Cason to LAC 9 for 10 yards (14-B.Stokley). FUMBLES (14-B.Stokley), recovered by LAC-42-
- Denver Broncos (Q4 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 19-E.Royal for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 10:42) — 5-M.Prater kicks 73 yards from DEN 30 to LAC -3. 43-D.Sproles for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DEN-51-J.Winborn, Offensive Offside, declined.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 4:36) — (4:36) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 2:33) — (2:33) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 89-C.Chambers for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 8:58) — (8:58) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 35-M.Tolbert pushed ob at DEN 5 for 67 yards (58-N.Webster).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 8:45 · LAC 1 · Score 0-6
(8:45) 28-M.Pittman up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 8:41 · LAC 2 · Score 0-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 3:51 · DEN 16 · Score 3-7
(3:51) 10-N.Kaeding 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 13:53 · LAC 3 · Score 3-13
(13:53) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 88-T.Scheffler for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 13:48 · LAC 2 · Score 3-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 10:47 · LAC 14 · Score 3-20
(10:47) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 88-T.Scheffler for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 10:42 · LAC 2 · Score 3-21
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 10:42 · DEN 30 · Score 9-21
5-M.Prater kicks 73 yards from DEN 30 to LAC -3. 43-D.Sproles for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DEN-51-J.Winborn, Offensive Offside, declined. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 10:28 · DEN 2 · Score 10-21
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 5:58 · LAC 34 · Score 10-24
(5:58) 5-M.Prater 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 2:33 · DEN 48 · Score 16-24
(2:33) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 89-C.Chambers for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 2:25 · DEN 2 · Score 17-24
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 0:08 · LAC 6 · Score 17-30
(:08) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 0:02 · LAC 2 · Score 17-31
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 10:50 · DEN 15 · Score 23-31
(10:50) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 89-C.Chambers for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 10:44 · DEN 2 · Score 24-31
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 7:32 · DEN 3 · Score 27-31
(7:32) 10-N.Kaeding 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 14:11 · DEN 10 · Score 30-31
(14:11) 10-N.Kaeding 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 4:36 · DEN 66 · Score 36-31
(4:36) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers Safety (+2) — Q4 4:22 · DEN 2 · Score 38-31
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-P.Rivers pass to 11-L.Naanee is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 0:29 · LAC 4 · Score 38-37
(:29) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 19-E.Royal for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos Safety (+2) — Q4 0:24 · LAC 2 · Score 38-39
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-J.Cutler pass to 19-E.Royal 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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. Cutler (DEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos on 2008-09-14?
The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 39-38 in Week 2, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Denver Broncos 7; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 14, Denver Broncos 24; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 10, Denver Broncos 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 11, Denver Broncos 8; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 38, Denver Broncos 39.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos?
Denver Broncos touchdown — M. Pittman (Q1 8:45) Denver Broncos touchdown — T. Scheffler (J. Cutler pass) (Q2 13:53) Denver Broncos touchdown — T. Scheffler (J. Cutler pass) (Q2 10:47) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Sproles (Q2 10:42) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — C. Chambers (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 2:33) Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Marshall (J. Cutler pass) (Q2 0:08) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — C. Chambers (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 10:50) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Sproles (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 4:36) Denver Broncos touchdown — E. Royal (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 0:29) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q1 3:51, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q2 5:58, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q3 7:32, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q4 14:11, 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), 61.0% completion, +10.6% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +17.87 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 55.3% completion, +7.8% CPOE, +0.63 EPA per dropback, +24.11 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 +24.11 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+6.01 EPA): (4:36) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Denver Broncos won 39-38 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
Denver Broncos
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
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