Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 29–24 Denver Broncos
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 23–10 Denver Broncos at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Floyd
- Top passer
- Philip Rivers
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:10) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 12-P.Crayton INTERCEPTED by 41-…
- Game date
- 2011-10-09
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Denver Broncos 29–24 on 2011-10-09. M. Floyd posted a game-high +6.37 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Chargers | 6 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
 Denver Broncos | 7 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LACLos Angeles Chargers(8:41) 9-N.Novak 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(6:10) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 12-P.Crayton INTERCEPTED by 41-C.Vaughn at DEN 45. 41-C.Vaughn for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(:49) 9-N.Novak 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(11:14) 5-M.Prater 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(7:24) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers scrambles up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(1:51) 9-N.Novak 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(:20) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 80-M.Floyd for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(13:40) 9-N.Novak 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(6:41) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow left guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 23-W.McGahee rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(3:30) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow pass short right to 27-K.Moreno for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN [32-E.Weddle].
(:28) 9-N.Novak 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
DENDenver BroncosFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 8:41FG NNN. NovakPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 6
- Score
- 3-0
(8:41) 9-N.Novak 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 6:10TD CVC. VaughnPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 52
- Score
- 3-6
(6:10) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 12-P.Crayton INTERCEPTED by 41-C.Vaughn at DEN 45. 41-C.Vaughn for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 5:58XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 3-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 0:49FG NNN. NovakPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 14
- Score
- 6-7
(:49) 9-N.Novak 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 11:14FG Points+3
- Yard line
- LAC 17
- Score
- 6-10
(11:14) 5-M.Prater 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 7:24TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 12-10
(7:24) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers scrambles up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 7:19XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 13-10
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 1:51FG NNN. NovakPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 10
- Score
- 16-10
(1:51) 9-N.Novak 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:20TD MFM. FloydPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 42
- Score
- 22-10
(:20) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 80-M.Floyd for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:13XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 23-10
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 13:40FG NNN. NovakPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 33
- Score
- 26-10
(13:40) 9-N.Novak 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 6:41TD TTT. TebowPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 12
- Score
- 26-16
(6:41) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow left guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 6:35Safety WMW. McGaheePoints+2
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 26-18
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 23-W.McGahee rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 3:30TD KMK. MorenoPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 28
- Score
- 26-24
(3:30) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow pass short right to 27-K.Moreno for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN [32-E.Weddle].
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 0:28FG NNN. NovakPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 17
- Score
- 29-24
(:28) 9-N.Novak 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.37 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 2W. McGahee · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +5.87 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 3K. Sperry · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.15 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.15 EPA/play
- 4K. Moreno · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.87 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 5T. Tebow · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +2.04 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 6R. McMichael · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.49 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 7R. Mathews · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +1.42 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 8J. Hester · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +1.26 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.11 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
M. Floyd — LAC · Receiving
M. Floyd posted the highest total EPA (+6.37) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.91 EPA per play.
M. Floyd's top snap (+5.64 EPA): (:20) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 80-M.Floyd for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-8.57 EPA): Philip Rivers — (6:10) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 12-P.Crayton INTERCEPTED by 41-C.Vaughn at DEN 45. 41-C.Vaughn for 55 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) · 36 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +4.0% CPOE · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.17 total EPA
- K. Orton (Denver Broncos) · 14 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -18.6% CPOE · -0.64 EPA/play · -9.02 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.055 | -0.035 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 36.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.005 | -0.434 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.067 | +0.376 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.035 | -0.055 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.6% | 50.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.06 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: -0.04 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 13 drives, -2.33 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, +5.15 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — C. Vaughn
- Los Angeles Chargers — Philip Rivers
- Los Angeles Chargers — M. Floyd (Philip Rivers pass)
- Denver Broncos — T. Tebow
- Denver Broncos — K. Moreno (T. Tebow pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
- Denver Broncos — Matt Prater
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–6. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 6 (Q1 8:41) — (8:41) 9-N.Novak 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 52 (Q1 6:10); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 5:58) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 14 (Q1 0:49) — (:49) 9-N.Novak 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 17–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 17 (Q2 11:14) — (11:14) 5-M.Prater 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 2 (Q2 7:24) — (7:24) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers scrambles up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 7:19) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 10 (Q2 1:51) — (1:51) 9-N.Novak 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 42 (Q2 0:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 80-M.Floyd for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 0:13) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 14–6. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 33 (Q4 13:40) — (13:40) 9-N.Novak 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 12 (Q4 6:41) — (6:41) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow left guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos registered a safety from the LAC 2 (Q4 6:35) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 23-W.McGahee rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 28 (Q4 3:30) — (3:30) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow pass short right to 27-K.Moreno for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN [32-E.Weddle].; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 17 (Q4 0:28) — (:28) 9-N.Novak 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 6:10) — (6:10) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 12-P.Crayton INTERCEPTED by 41-C.Vaughn at DEN 45. 41-C.Vaughn for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 0:01) — (:01) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow pass incomplete deep right to 12-M.Willis.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 3:30) — (3:30) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow pass short right to 27-K.Moreno for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN [32-E.Weddle].
- Denver Broncos (Q1 6:54) — (6:54) 8-K.Orton pass short right intended for 86-D.Fells INTERCEPTED by 56-D.Butler at LAC 44. 56-D.Butler to LAC 46 for 2 yards (86-D.Fells).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 3:10) — (3:10) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 80-M.Floyd to DEN 42 for 38 yards (28-Q.Carter).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 6:10) — (6:10) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 12-P.Crayton INTERCEPTED by 41-C.Vaughn at DEN 45. 41-C.Vaughn for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 0:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 80-M.Floyd for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 6:54) — (6:54) 8-K.Orton pass short right intended for 86-D.Fells INTERCEPTED by 56-D.Butler at LAC 44. 56-D.Butler to LAC 46 for 2 yards (86-D.Fells).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 4:45) — (4:45) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass incomplete (91-R.Ayers). Denver challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LAC 31 for 0 yards (91-R.Ayers). FUM
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 8:41 · DEN 6 · Score 3-0
(8:41) 9-N.Novak 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 6:10 · DEN 52 · Score 3-6
(6:10) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 12-P.Crayton INTERCEPTED by 41-C.Vaughn at DEN 45. 41-C.Vaughn for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 5:58 · LAC 2 · Score 3-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 0:49 · DEN 14 · Score 6-7
(:49) 9-N.Novak 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 11:14 · LAC 17 · Score 6-10
(11:14) 5-M.Prater 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 7:24 · DEN 2 · Score 12-10
(7:24) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers scrambles up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 7:19 · DEN 2 · Score 13-10
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 1:51 · DEN 10 · Score 16-10
(1:51) 9-N.Novak 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 0:20 · DEN 42 · Score 22-10
(:20) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 80-M.Floyd for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 0:13 · DEN 2 · Score 23-10
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 13:40 · DEN 33 · Score 26-10
(13:40) 9-N.Novak 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 6:41 · LAC 12 · Score 26-16
(6:41) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow left guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos Safety (+2) — Q4 6:35 · LAC 2 · Score 26-18
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 23-W.McGahee rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 3:30 · LAC 28 · Score 26-24
(3:30) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow pass short right to 27-K.Moreno for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN [32-E.Weddle]. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 0:28 · DEN 17 · Score 29-24
(:28) 9-N.Novak 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, 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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- M. Floyd (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 2011-10-09?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Denver Broncos 29-24 in Week 5, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Denver Broncos 7; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 17, Denver Broncos 3; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Denver Broncos 14; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 29, Denver Broncos 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos?
Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Vaughn (Q1 6:10) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — P. Rivers (Q2 7:24) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Floyd (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 0:20) Denver Broncos touchdown — T. Tebow (Q4 6:41) Denver Broncos touchdown — K. Moreno (T. Tebow pass) (Q4 3:30) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q1 8:41, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q1 0:49, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q2 11:14, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q2 1:51, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q4 13:40, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q4 0:28, 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?
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 50.0% completion, +4.0% CPOE, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.17 total passing EPA. K. Orton (Denver Broncos), 42.9% completion, -18.6% CPOE, -0.64 EPA per dropback, -9.02 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos?
M. Floyd (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.37 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+5.64 EPA): (:20) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 80-M.Floyd for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 29-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W
Denver Broncos
Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L
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