Broncos 16–13 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 12, 2011

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

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 45.2% completion, -4.9% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.49 total passing EPA. T. Tebow (Denver Broncos), 36.0% completion, -1.3% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +2.17 total passing EPA.

Quick answer

Winner: Denver Broncos
Final score: Denver Broncos 16–13 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime: Denver Broncos 7–10 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: E. Decker
Top passer: Philip Rivers
Biggest EPA play: (1:00) 15-T.Tebow pass deep left to 87-E.Decker for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2011-11-27

Game summary

The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 16–13 on 2011-11-27, overcoming Los Angeles Chargers's 10–7 halftime lead. E. Decker posted a game-high +5.92 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	T
Denver Broncos	0	7	3	3	3	16
Los Angeles Chargers	3	7	3	0	0	13

Scoring Map

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

DENDenver Broncos

+3DEN 35

+1LAC 2

+3LAC 6

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 11:39FG
NNN. Novak
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 35
Score
0-3
(11:39) 9-N.Novak 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 8:02TD
AGA. Gates
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 6
Score
0-9
(8:02) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 7:58XP
NNN. Novak
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
0-10
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 1:00TD
EDE. Decker
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 18
Score
6-10
(1:00) 15-T.Tebow pass deep left to 87-E.Decker for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:55XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
7-10
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 9:34FG
NNN. Novak
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 7
Score
7-13
(9:34) 9-N.Novak 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 0:37FG
Matt Prater
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 23
Score
10-13
(:37) 5-M.Prater 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 1:38FG
Matt Prater
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 6
Score
13-13
(1:38) 5-M.Prater 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
DENDenver Broncos
OT 0:33FG
Matt Prater
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 19
Score
16-13
(:33) 5-M.Prater 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1E. Decker · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.92 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
2A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.12 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
3T. Tebow · Denver Broncos · Passing · +2.17 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
4D. Rosario · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.13 EPA/play
5R. Mathews · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +2.03 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
6W. McGahee · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +1.97 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
7V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.79 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
8D. Fells · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.34 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.34 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

E. Decker — DEN · Receiving

E. Decker posted the highest total EPA (+5.92) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.99 EPA per play.

E. Decker's top snap (+3.76 EPA): (1:00) 15-T.Tebow pass deep left to 87-E.Decker for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Philip Rivers led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 42 dropbacks · 45.2% completion · -4.9% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -3.49 total EPA
T. Tebow (Denver Broncos) · 25 dropbacks · 36.0% completion · -1.3% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +2.17 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Denver Broncos	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.028	-0.074
Offensive success rate	46.7%	41.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.087	-0.083
Rush EPA/play	-0.060	-0.007
Defensive EPA/play	+0.074	+0.028
Defensive success rate	58.3%	53.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Denver Broncos -0.03, Los Angeles Chargers -0.07) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Denver Broncos: -0.03 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: -0.07 EPA/play (31st percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)

Denver Broncos: 13 drives, -2.61 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 14 drives, -7.09 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (Philip Rivers pass) (Q2 8:02)
Denver Broncos — E. Decker (T. Tebow pass) (Q2 1:00)

Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak (Q1 11:39)
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak (Q3 9:34)
Denver Broncos — Matt Prater (Q3 0:37)
Denver Broncos — Matt Prater (Q4 1:38)
Denver Broncos — Matt Prater (OT 0:33)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 35 (Q1 11:39) — (11:39) 9-N.Novak 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 6 (Q2 8:02) — (8:02) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 7:58) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 18 (Q2 1:00) — (1:00) 15-T.Tebow pass deep left to 87-E.Decker for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 0:55) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 7 (Q3 9:34) — (9:34) 9-N.Novak 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 23 (Q3 0:37) — (:37) 5-M.Prater 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 6 (Q4 1:38) — (1:38) 5-M.Prater 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

Overtime: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 19 (OT 0:33) — (:33) 5-M.Prater 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Denver Broncos (OT 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 23-W.McGahee up the middle to LAC 17 for 24 yards (28-S.Gregory, 95-S.Phillips). [WPA +28.7% · EPA +1.77]
Los Angeles Chargers (OT 10:43) — (10:43) 5-M.Scifres punts 49 yards to DEN 31, Center-47-M.Windt. 19-E.Royal to DEN 30 for -1 yards (29-S.Wright, 98-A.Barnes). [WPA +23.2% · EPA +0.71]
Denver Broncos (Q4 4:19) — (4:19) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow pass deep right to 87-E.Decker to LAC 36 for 39 yards (27-P.Oliver). DEN-87-E.Decker was injured during the play. San Diego challenged the pass completion ruling, and the p [WPA +22.4% · EPA +3.55]
Denver Broncos (OT 8:59) — (8:59) 4-B.Colquitt punts 61 yards to end zone, Center-66-L.Paxton, Touchback. [WPA +18.6% · EPA -0.51]
Denver Broncos (OT 1:17) — (1:17) 15-T.Tebow kneels, dead ball declared at LAC 19 for -2 yards. [WPA +15.3% · EPA -1.36]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Denver Broncos (Q2 1:00) — (1:00) 15-T.Tebow pass deep left to 87-E.Decker for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.2% · EPA +3.76]
Denver Broncos (Q4 4:19) — (4:19) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow pass deep right to 87-E.Decker to LAC 36 for 39 yards (27-P.Oliver). DEN-87-E.Decker was injured during the play. San Diego challenged the pass completion ruling, and the p [WPA +22.4% · EPA +3.55]
Los Angeles Chargers (OT 2:36) — (2:36) 9-N.Novak 53 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. [WPA +6.5% · EPA -2.87]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 12:36) — (12:36) 9-N.Novak 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. [WPA -9.3% · EPA -2.77]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 11:39 · DEN 35 · Score 0-3
(11:39) 9-N.Novak 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 8:02 · DEN 6 · Score 0-9
(8:02) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 7:58 · DEN 2 · Score 0-10
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 1:00 · LAC 18 · Score 6-10
(1:00) 15-T.Tebow pass deep left to 87-E.Decker for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 0:55 · LAC 2 · Score 7-10
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 9:34 · DEN 7 · Score 7-13
(9:34) 9-N.Novak 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 0:37 · LAC 23 · Score 10-13
(:37) 5-M.Prater 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 1:38 · LAC 6 · Score 13-13
(1:38) 5-M.Prater 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — OT 0:33 · LAC 19 · Score 16-13
(:33) 5-M.Prater 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

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.
E. Decker (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Philip Rivers (LAC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2011-11-27?

The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 16-13 in Week 12, 2011.

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

Q1: Denver Broncos 0, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q2: Denver Broncos 7, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q3: Denver Broncos 3, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q4: Denver Broncos 3, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q5: Denver Broncos 3, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Final: Denver Broncos 16, Los Angeles Chargers 13.

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

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 8:02) Denver Broncos touchdown — E. Decker (T. Tebow pass) (Q2 1:00) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q1 11:39, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q3 9:34, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q3 0:37, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q4 1:38, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (OT 0:33, 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?

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 45.2% completion, -4.9% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.49 total passing EPA. T. Tebow (Denver Broncos), 36.0% completion, -1.3% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +2.17 total passing EPA.

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

E. Decker (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.92 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.76 EPA): (1:00) 15-T.Tebow pass deep left to 87-E.Decker for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Denver Broncos won 16-13 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 5-5 Now 6-5 W

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 4-6 Now 4-7 L

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