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NFL · Week 11 · November 22, 2010 · 12 min read

Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers: 2010 Week 11 Recap

Chargers defeat Broncos 35–14 in Week 11

Philip Rivers led Fantasy Impact as Chargers prevailed in a 14–35 Week 11 finish.

Denver Broncos 14 3–7
Final 14–35
Los Angeles Chargers 35 5–5 Winner
Winner
Los Angeles Chargers
Final score
14–35
Halftime
Denver Broncos 7–21 Los Angeles Chargers
Top passer
K. Orton
FantasyHQ MVP
Philip Rivers
Game date
November 22, 2010

Top fantasy performers · Broncos

  • B.Lloyd 6 REC · 78 YDS · 1 TD +7.5 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Moreno 7 REC · 62 YDS +2.7 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Buckhalter 1 REC · 9 YDS -0.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

  • Philip Rivers
    Philip Rivers 15/26 · 234 YDS · 4 TD +15.8 Fantasy Impact
  • P.Crayton 3 REC · 105 YDS · 1 TD +8.5 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Tolbert 2 REC · 42 YDS +5.2 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Los Angeles Chargers
Final score
Los Angeles Chargers 35–14 Denver Broncos
Halftime
Denver Broncos 7–21 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Philip Rivers
Top passer
K. Orton
Biggest EPA play
(12:47) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 43-D.Sproles for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2010-11-22

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Denver Broncos 35–14 on 2010-11-22. Philip Rivers posted a game-high +15.80 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Denver Broncos7007014
Los Angeles Chargers71477035

Scoring Map

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

DENDenver Broncos
LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 12:08TD
    KMK. Moreno

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 4
    Score
    6-0

    (12:08) 27-K.Moreno up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 12:05XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    7-0

    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

  3. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 2:19TD
    MFM. Floyd

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 6
    Score
    7-6

    (2:19) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 80-M.Floyd for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 2:14XP
    NKN. Kaeding

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    7-7

    10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

  5. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 8:02TD
    MTM. Tolbert

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 1
    Score
    7-13

    (8:02) 35-M.Tolbert left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 7:58XP
    NKN. Kaeding

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    7-14

    10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

  7. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 2:15TD
    PCP. Crayton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 40
    Score
    7-20

    (2:15) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 12-P.Crayton for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 2:05XP
    NKN. Kaeding

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    7-21

    10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

  9. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q3 12:47TD
    DSD. Sproles

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 57
    Score
    7-27

    (12:47) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 43-D.Sproles for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q3 12:36XP
    NKN. Kaeding

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    7-28

    10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

  11. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 14:20TD
    JHJ. Hester

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 3
    Score
    7-34

    (14:20) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 22-J.Hester for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 14:16XP
    NKN. Kaeding

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    7-35

    10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

  13. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 8:55TD
    BLB. Lloyd

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 13
    Score
    13-35

    (8:55) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short left to 84-B.Lloyd for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 8:48XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    14-35

    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Philip RiversPhilip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +15.80 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
  2. 2P. Crayton · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +8.46 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.11 EPA/play
  3. 3B. Lloyd · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +7.55 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
  4. 4M. Tolbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.22 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.61 EPA/play
  5. 5M. Scifres · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +4.48 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.48 EPA/play
  6. 6J. Hester · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.76 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
  7. 7K. Moreno · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.71 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
  8. 8K. Sperry · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.92 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Philip Rivers

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Philip Rivers — LAC · Passing

Philip Rivers posted the highest total EPA (+15.80) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 26 counted snaps, they averaged +0.61 EPA per play.

Philip Rivers's top snap (+5.78 EPA): (12:47) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 43-D.Sproles for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

  • K. Orton (Denver Broncos) · 47 dropbacks · 51.1% completion · -1.5% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -7.92 total EPA
  • Philip RiversPhilip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 26 dropbacks · 57.7% completion · +0.9% CPOE · +0.61 EPA/play · +15.80 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDenver BroncosLos Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play-0.103+0.147
Offensive success rate40.7%44.0%
Pass EPA/play-0.169+0.700
Rush EPA/play+0.075-0.087
Defensive EPA/play-0.147+0.103
Defensive success rate56.0%59.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs -0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Denver Broncos: -0.10 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
  • Los Angeles Chargers: +0.15 EPA/play (83rd percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
  • Denver Broncos: 12 drives, -8.38 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Los Angeles Chargers: 13 drives, +12.39 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Denver Broncos — K. Moreno (Q1 12:08)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — M. Floyd (Philip Rivers pass) (Q1 2:19)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — M. Tolbert (Q2 8:02)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — P. Crayton (Philip Rivers pass) (Q2 2:15)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — D. Sproles (Philip Rivers pass) (Q3 12:47)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — J. Hester (Philip Rivers pass) (Q4 14:20)
  • Denver Broncos — B. Lloyd (K. Orton pass) (Q4 8:55)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 4 (Q1 12:08) — (12:08) 27-K.Moreno up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 12:05) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 6 (Q1 2:19) — (2:19) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 80-M.Floyd for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 2:14) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q2 8:02) — (8:02) 35-M.Tolbert left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 7:58) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 40 (Q2 2:15) — (2:15) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 12-P.Crayton for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 2:05) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 57 (Q3 12:47) — (12:47) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 43-D.Sproles for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 12:36) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 3 (Q4 14:20) — (14:20) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 22-J.Hester for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 14:16) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 13 (Q4 8:55) — (8:55) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short left to 84-B.Lloyd for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 8:48) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Denver Broncos (Q2 14:18) — (14:18) 8-K.Orton pass short left intended for 10-J.Gaffney INTERCEPTED by 20-A.Cason at LAC 32. 20-A.Cason to DEN 40 for 28 yards (84-B.Lloyd). [WPA -15.7% · EPA -5.27]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 2:19) — (2:19) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 80-M.Floyd for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.3% · EPA +2.88]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 6:04) — (6:04) (Punt formation) 5-M.Scifres pass deep middle to 35-M.Tolbert to DEN 31 for 28 yards (19-E.Royal). [WPA +10.3% · EPA +4.48]
  • Denver Broncos (Q2 11:25) — (11:25) 8-K.Orton sacked at LAC 44 for -7 yards (95-S.Phillips). [WPA -10.2% · EPA -1.79]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 9:27) — (9:27) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 12-P.Crayton pushed ob at DEN 6 for 49 yards (23-R.Hill). [WPA +9.0% · EPA +3.22]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 12:47) — (12:47) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 43-D.Sproles for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.3% · EPA +5.78]
  • Denver Broncos (Q2 14:18) — (14:18) 8-K.Orton pass short left intended for 10-J.Gaffney INTERCEPTED by 20-A.Cason at LAC 32. 20-A.Cason to DEN 40 for 28 yards (84-B.Lloyd). [WPA -15.7% · EPA -5.27]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 6:04) — (6:04) (Punt formation) 5-M.Scifres pass deep middle to 35-M.Tolbert to DEN 31 for 28 yards (19-E.Royal). [WPA +10.3% · EPA +4.48]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 2:15) — (2:15) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 12-P.Crayton for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +3.9% · EPA +4.48]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 12:08 · LAC 4 · Score 6-0
    (12:08) 27-K.Moreno up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 12:05 · LAC 2 · Score 7-0
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  3. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 2:19 · DEN 6 · Score 7-6
    (2:19) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 80-M.Floyd for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 2:14 · DEN 2 · Score 7-7
    10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  5. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 8:02 · DEN 1 · Score 7-13
    (8:02) 35-M.Tolbert left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 7:58 · DEN 2 · Score 7-14
    10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  7. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 2:15 · DEN 40 · Score 7-20
    (2:15) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 12-P.Crayton for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 2:05 · DEN 2 · Score 7-21
    10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  9. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 12:47 · DEN 57 · Score 7-27
    (12:47) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 43-D.Sproles for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 12:36 · DEN 2 · Score 7-28
    10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  11. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 14:20 · DEN 3 · Score 7-34
    (14:20) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 22-J.Hester for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 14:16 · DEN 2 · Score 7-35
    10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  13. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 8:55 · LAC 13 · Score 13-35
    (8:55) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short left to 84-B.Lloyd for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 8:48 · LAC 2 · Score 14-35
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2010-11-22?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Denver Broncos 35-14 in Week 11, 2010.

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

Q1: Denver Broncos 7, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Denver Broncos 0, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Q3: Denver Broncos 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q4: Denver Broncos 7, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Final: Denver Broncos 14, Los Angeles Chargers 35.

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

Denver Broncos touchdown — K. Moreno (Q1 12:08) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Floyd (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 2:19) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Tolbert (Q2 8:02) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — P. Crayton (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 2:15) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Sproles (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 12:47) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Hester (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 14:20) Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Lloyd (K. Orton pass) (Q4 8:55) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?

K. Orton (Denver Broncos), 51.1% completion, -1.5% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -7.92 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 57.7% completion, +0.9% CPOE, +0.61 EPA per dropback, +15.80 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 +15.80 total EPA on Passing plays. across 26 snaps. Their top snap (+5.78 EPA): (12:47) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 43-D.Sproles for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 3-6 Now 3-7 L

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 4-5 Now 5-5 W