Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 28–20 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- Denver Broncos 21–6 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Paul Manning
- Top passer
- Philip Rivers
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:31) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 80-J.Thomas for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The…
- Game date
- 2013-11-10
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 28–20 on 2013-11-10. Paul Manning posted a game-high +14.64 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28 | |
| 0 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Paul Manning · Denver Broncos · Passing · +14.64 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play - 2

Drake Thomas · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +11.00 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play - 3

Juanyeh Thomas · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +7.43 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play - 4
Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +7.11 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play - 5
E. Royal · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play - 6
V. Brown · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play - 7
K. Moreno · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play - 8
E. Weddle · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +2.04 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.04 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
Paul Manning — DEN · Passing
Paul Manning posted the highest total EPA (+14.64) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.
Paul Manning's top snap (+6.42 EPA): (9:31) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 80-J.Thomas for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
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) · 40 dropbacks · 47.5% completion · +5.1% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +7.11 total EPA
Paul Manning (Denver Broncos) · 38 dropbacks · 65.8% completion · +6.1% CPOE · +0.39 EPA/play · +14.64 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.187 | +0.044 |
| Offensive success rate | 54.7% | 44.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.385 | +0.178 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.089 | -0.038 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.044 | -0.187 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.3% | 45.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs +0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: +0.19 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.04 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 11 drives, +14.04 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +4.12 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Denver Broncos — Juanyeh Thomas (Paul Manning pass) 
Denver Broncos — Drake Thomas (Paul Manning pass) 
Denver Broncos — Drake Thomas (Paul Manning pass) 
Denver Broncos — Drake Thomas (Paul Manning pass)
Los Angeles Chargers — D. Woodhead (Philip Rivers pass)
Los Angeles Chargers — R. Mathews
Field goals
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 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 74 (Q1 9:31); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 9:18) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 14–6. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 8 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 9-N.Novak 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 22 (Q2 9:09) — (9:09) 9-N.Novak 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 11 (Q2 6:44) — (6:44) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 88-D.Thomas for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 6:38) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 7 (Q2 0:18) — (:18) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 88-D.Thomas for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 0:13) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 34 (Q3 11:41) — (11:41) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 88-D.Thomas for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 11:34) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 7 (Q3 8:44) — (8:44) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 39-D.Woodhead for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 8:38) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q4 10:44) — (10:44) 24-R.Mathews up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. DEN-56-N.Irving was injured during the play.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 10:42) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 9:31) — (9:31) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 80-J.Thomas for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 11:04) — (11:04) 24-R.Mathews up the middle pushed ob at DEN 24 for 35 yards (45-D.R-Cromartie).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 7:52) — (7:52) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-E.Decker to LAC 29 for 34 yards (31-R.Marshall).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 2:52) — (2:52) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 89-L.Green to DEN 17 for 25 yards (25-C.Harris).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 1:49) — (1:49) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at DEN 19 for -5 yards (95-D.Wolfe).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 9:31) — (9:31) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 80-J.Thomas for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 9:41) — (9:41) 18-P.Manning sacked at DEN 11 for -11 yards (58-T.Williams). FUMBLES (58-T.Williams), RECOVERED by LAC-56-D.Butler at DEN 11. 56-D.Butler to DEN 11 for no gain (68-Z.Beadles).
- Denver Broncos (Q3 11:41) — (11:41) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 88-D.Thomas for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 12:10) — (12:10) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 11-E.Royal to DEN 7 for 30 yards (25-C.Harris).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 9:31 · LAC 74 · Score 6-0
(9:31) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 80-J.Thomas for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 9:18 · LAC 2 · Score 7-0
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · DEN 8 · Score 7-3
(15:00) 9-N.Novak 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 9:09 · DEN 22 · Score 7-6
(9:09) 9-N.Novak 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 6:44 · LAC 11 · Score 13-6
(6:44) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 88-D.Thomas for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 6:38 · LAC 2 · Score 14-6
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 0:18 · LAC 7 · Score 20-6
(:18) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 88-D.Thomas for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 0:13 · LAC 2 · Score 21-6
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 11:41 · LAC 34 · Score 27-6
(11:41) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 88-D.Thomas for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 11:34 · LAC 2 · Score 28-6
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 8:44 · DEN 7 · Score 28-12
(8:44) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 39-D.Woodhead for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 8:38 · DEN 2 · Score 28-13
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 10:44 · DEN 1 · Score 28-19
(10:44) 24-R.Mathews up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. DEN-56-N.Irving was injured during the play.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 10:42 · DEN 2 · Score 28-20
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
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.
- Paul Manning (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Philip Rivers (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Paul Manning (DEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2013-11-10?
The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 28-20 in Week 10, 2013.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Denver Broncos 7, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q2: Denver Broncos 14, Los Angeles Chargers 6; Q3: Denver Broncos 7, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q4: Denver Broncos 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Final: Denver Broncos 28, Los Angeles Chargers 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Thomas (P. Manning pass) (Q1 9:31) Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Thomas (P. Manning pass) (Q2 6:44) Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Thomas (P. Manning pass) (Q2 0:18) Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Thomas (P. Manning pass) (Q3 11:41) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Woodhead (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 8:44) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — R. Mathews (Q4 10:44) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q2 9:09, 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), 47.5% completion, +5.1% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +7.11 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Denver Broncos), 65.8% completion, +6.1% CPOE, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +14.64 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Paul Manning (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.64 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+6.42 EPA): (9:31) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 80-J.Thomas for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld..
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 7-1 Now 8-1 W
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 4-4 Now 4-5 L