Chargers 33–28 Broncos: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 17, 2010

Quick answer

Winner: Los Angeles Chargers
Final score: Los Angeles Chargers 33–28 Denver Broncos
Halftime: Los Angeles Chargers 16–7 Denver Broncos at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: C. Buckhalter
Top passer: T. Tebow
Biggest EPA play: 10-N.Kaeding kicks 67 yards from LAC 30 to DEN 3. 41-C.Vaughn for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2011-01-02

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Denver Broncos 33–28 on 2011-01-02. C. Buckhalter posted a game-high +4.32 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Los Angeles Chargers	0	16	10	7	0	33
Denver Broncos	7	0	7	14	0	28

Scoring Map

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

LACLos Angeles Chargers

LAC 14

+3DEN 24

DEN 12

+3DEN 19

LAC 30

DENDenver Broncos

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

18 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DENDenver Broncos
Q1 3:03TD
BLB. Lloyd
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 14
Score
0-6
(3:03) 15-T.Tebow pass short right to 84-B.Lloyd for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q1 2:57XP
SHS. Hauschka
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
0-7
3-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 14:00TD
RMR. Mathews
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 27
Score
6-7
(14:00) 24-R.Mathews up the middle for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DEN-20-B.Dawkins, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 13:52XP
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.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 10:04FG
NKN. Kaeding
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 24
Score
10-7
(10:04) 10-N.Kaeding 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 3:49FG
NKN. Kaeding
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 27
Score
13-7
(3:49) 10-N.Kaeding 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:13FG
NKN. Kaeding
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 29
Score
16-7
(:13) 10-N.Kaeding 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 11:19TD
RMR. Mathews
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 12
Score
22-7
(11:19) 24-R.Mathews left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 11:10XP
NKN. Kaeding
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
23-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 8:35FG
NKN. Kaeding
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 19
Score
26-7
(8:35) 10-N.Kaeding 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 3:22TD
EDE. Decker
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 6
Score
26-13
(3:22) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow pass short middle to 87-E.Decker for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 3:15XP
SHS. Hauschka
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
26-14
3-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 8:04TD
RMR. Mathews
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 31
Score
32-14
(8:04) 24-R.Mathews left end for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 7:55XP
NKN. Kaeding
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
33-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 7:55TD
CVC. Vaughn
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 30
Score
33-20
10-N.Kaeding kicks 67 yards from LAC 30 to DEN 3. 41-C.Vaughn for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 7:42XP
SHS. Hauschka
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
33-21
3-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 0:32TD
TTT. Tebow
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 6
Score
33-27
(:32) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow scrambles up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 0:26XP
SHS. Hauschka
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
33-28
3-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1C. Buckhalter · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.32 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
2Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +3.23 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
3K. Washington · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
4L. Naanee · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.72 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
5T. Tebow · Denver Broncos · Passing · +2.70 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
6V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
7R. McMichael · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
8R. Mathews · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +2.27 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.08 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

C. Buckhalter — DEN · Receiving

C. Buckhalter posted the highest total EPA (+4.32) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.08 EPA per play.

Biggest single play (+5.99 EPA): N. Kaeding — 10-N.Kaeding kicks 67 yards from LAC 30 to DEN 3. 41-C.Vaughn for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

T. Tebow (Denver Broncos) · 46 dropbacks · 34.8% completion · -9.7% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +2.70 total EPA
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 43 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · -0.3% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +3.23 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Los Angeles Chargers	Denver Broncos
Offensive EPA/play	+0.096	-0.008
Offensive success rate	43.0%	38.6%
Pass EPA/play	+0.075	+0.059
Rush EPA/play	+0.098	-0.323
Defensive EPA/play	+0.008	-0.096
Defensive success rate	61.4%	57.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Los Angeles Chargers: +0.10 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
Denver Broncos: -0.01 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)

Denver Broncos: 15 drives, -0.66 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 14 drives, +8.97 total EPA, 7 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Denver Broncos — B. Lloyd (T. Tebow pass) (Q1 3:03)
Los Angeles Chargers — R. Mathews (Q2 14:00)
Los Angeles Chargers — R. Mathews (Q3 11:19)
Denver Broncos — E. Decker (T. Tebow pass) (Q3 3:22)
Los Angeles Chargers — R. Mathews (Q4 8:04)
Denver Broncos — C. Vaughn (Q4 7:55)
Denver Broncos — T. Tebow (Q4 0:32)

Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q2 10:04)
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q2 3:49)
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q2 0:13)
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q3 8:35)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 14 (Q1 3:03) — (3:03) 15-T.Tebow pass short right to 84-B.Lloyd for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 2:57) — 3-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 16–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 27 (Q2 14:00); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 13:52) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 24 (Q2 10:04) — (10:04) 10-N.Kaeding 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 27 (Q2 3:49) — (3:49) 10-N.Kaeding 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 29 (Q2 0:13) — (:13) 10-N.Kaeding 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 12 (Q3 11:19) — (11:19) 24-R.Mathews left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 11:10) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 19 (Q3 8:35) — (8:35) 10-N.Kaeding 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 6 (Q3 3:22) — (3:22) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow pass short middle to 87-E.Decker for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 3:15) — 3-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 14–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 31 (Q4 8:04) — (8:04) 24-R.Mathews left end for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 7:55) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 30 (Q4 7:55) — 10-N.Kaeding kicks 67 yards from LAC 30 to DEN 3. 41-C.Vaughn for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 7:42) — 3-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 6 (Q4 0:32) — (:32) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow scrambles up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 0:26) — 3-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 5:51) — (5:51) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 80-M.Floyd INTERCEPTED by 23-R.Hill at DEN 29. 23-R.Hill to LAC 40 for 31 yards (66-J.Clary). [WPA -15.6% · EPA -5.08]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 11:23) — (11:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 80-M.Floyd to DEN 7 for 41 yards (20-B.Dawkins). Penalty on DEN-32-P.Cox, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +15.5% · EPA +4.20]
Denver Broncos (Q4 0:06) — (:06) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow pass incomplete deep left to 84-B.Lloyd. [WPA -14.9% · EPA -0.15]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:26) — (Onside Kick formation) 3-S.Hauschka kicks onside 10 yards from DEN 30 to DEN 40. RECOVERED by DEN-81-R.Quinn. [WPA -13.6% · EPA -0.38]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 14:00) — (14:00) 24-R.Mathews up the middle for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DEN-20-B.Dawkins, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +8.9% · EPA +3.17]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Denver Broncos (Q4 7:55) — 10-N.Kaeding kicks 67 yards from LAC 30 to DEN 3. 41-C.Vaughn for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.9% · EPA +5.99]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 5:51) — (5:51) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 80-M.Floyd INTERCEPTED by 23-R.Hill at DEN 29. 23-R.Hill to LAC 40 for 31 yards (66-J.Clary). [WPA -15.6% · EPA -5.08]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 8:04) — (8:04) 24-R.Mathews left end for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +3.8% · EPA +4.96]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 11:23) — (11:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 80-M.Floyd to DEN 7 for 41 yards (20-B.Dawkins). Penalty on DEN-32-P.Cox, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +15.5% · EPA +4.20]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 3:03 · LAC 14 · Score 0-6
(3:03) 15-T.Tebow pass short right to 84-B.Lloyd for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 2:57 · LAC 2 · Score 0-7
3-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 14:00 · DEN 27 · Score 6-7
(14:00) 24-R.Mathews up the middle for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DEN-20-B.Dawkins, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 13:52 · DEN 2 · Score 7-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 10:04 · DEN 24 · Score 10-7
(10:04) 10-N.Kaeding 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 3:49 · DEN 27 · Score 13-7
(3:49) 10-N.Kaeding 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 0:13 · DEN 29 · Score 16-7
(:13) 10-N.Kaeding 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 11:19 · DEN 12 · Score 22-7
(11:19) 24-R.Mathews left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 11:10 · DEN 2 · Score 23-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 8:35 · DEN 19 · Score 26-7
(8:35) 10-N.Kaeding 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 3:22 · LAC 6 · Score 26-13
(3:22) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow pass short middle to 87-E.Decker for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 3:15 · LAC 2 · Score 26-14
3-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 8:04 · DEN 31 · Score 32-14
(8:04) 24-R.Mathews left end for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 7:55 · DEN 2 · Score 33-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 7:55 · LAC 30 · Score 33-20
10-N.Kaeding kicks 67 yards from LAC 30 to DEN 3. 41-C.Vaughn for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 7:42 · LAC 2 · Score 33-21
3-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 0:32 · LAC 6 · Score 33-27
(:32) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow scrambles up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 0:26 · LAC 2 · Score 33-28
3-S.Hauschka 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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
C. Buckhalter (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
T. Tebow (DEN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos on 2011-01-02?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Denver Broncos 33-28 in Week 17, 2010.

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

Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Denver Broncos 7; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 16, Denver Broncos 0; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 10, Denver Broncos 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Denver Broncos 14; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 33, Denver Broncos 28.

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

Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Lloyd (T. Tebow pass) (Q1 3:03) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — R. Mathews (Q2 14:00) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — R. Mathews (Q3 11:19) Denver Broncos touchdown — E. Decker (T. Tebow pass) (Q3 3:22) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — R. Mathews (Q4 8:04) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Vaughn (Q4 7:55) Denver Broncos touchdown — T. Tebow (Q4 0:32) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q2 10:04, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q2 3:49, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q2 0:13, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q3 8:35, 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?

T. Tebow (Denver Broncos), 34.8% completion, -9.7% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.70 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 48.8% completion, -0.3% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +3.23 total passing EPA.

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

C. Buckhalter (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.32 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps.

Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 33-28 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 8-7 Now 9-7 W

Denver Broncos

Entered 4-11 Now 4-12 L

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