Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 35–21 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 7–14 Denver Broncos at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Paul Manning
- Top passer
- Philip Rivers
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:43) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2014-10-23
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 35–21 on 2014-10-23. Paul Manning posted a game-high +21.70 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
 Denver Broncos | 14 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LACLos Angeles Chargers(13:41) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 10-E.Sanders for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(3:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 13-K.Allen for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 10-E.Sanders for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(10:58) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 10-E.Sanders for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(7:38) 40-J.Thompson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(2:43) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(13:34) 40-J.Thompson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(9:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-V.Miller]. The Replay Official challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
DENDenver BroncosFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 13:41TD ESEli SandersPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 0-6
(13:41) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 10-E.Sanders for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 13:35XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 0-7
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 3:11TD Kyle AllenPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 6-7
(3:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 13-K.Allen for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 3:07XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 7-7
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:39TD ESEli SandersPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 31
- Score
- 7-13
(:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 10-E.Sanders for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:32XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 7-14
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 10:58TD ESEli SandersPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 3
- Score
- 7-20
(10:58) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 10-E.Sanders for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 10:53XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 7-21
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 7:38TD Josh ThompsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 7-27
(7:38) 40-J.Thompson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 7:34XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 7-28
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 2:43TD AGA. GatesPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 4
- Score
- 13-28
(2:43) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 2:39XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 14-28
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 13:34TD Josh ThompsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 1
- Score
- 14-34
(13:34) 40-J.Thompson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 13:29XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 14-35
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 9:37TD AGA. GatesPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 10
- Score
- 20-35
(9:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-V.Miller]. The Replay Official challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 9:31XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 21-35
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Paul Manning · Denver Broncos · Passing · +21.70 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 2Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +12.17 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 3Eli Sanders · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +11.96 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
- 4A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.17 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 5
Drake Thomas · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +6.01 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play - 6E. Royal · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.33 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 7R. Hillman · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.69 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 8Kyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.57 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.20 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 (+21.70) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.57 EPA per play.
Paul Manning's top snap (+3.98 EPA): (:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 10-E.Sanders for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+4.07 EPA): Philip Rivers — (2:43) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 4 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) · 48 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +11.5% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +12.17 total EPA
- Paul Manning (Denver Broncos) · 38 dropbacks · 65.8% completion · +4.7% CPOE · +0.57 EPA/play · +21.70 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.089 | +0.225 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.0% | 54.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.254 | +0.571 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.443 | +0.052 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.225 | -0.089 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.0% | 60.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Denver Broncos held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.23 vs +0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.09 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: +0.23 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 10 drives, +19.54 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +6.70 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — Eli Sanders (Paul Manning pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Kyle Allen (Philip Rivers pass)
- Denver Broncos — Eli Sanders (Paul Manning pass)
- Denver Broncos — Eli Sanders (Paul Manning pass)
- Denver Broncos — Josh Thompson
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (Philip Rivers pass)
- Denver Broncos — Josh Thompson
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (Philip Rivers pass)
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 14–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q2 13:41) — (13:41) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 10-E.Sanders for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 13:35) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 2 (Q2 3:11) — (3:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 13-K.Allen for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 3:07) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 31 (Q2 0:39) — (:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 10-E.Sanders for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 0:32) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 14–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q3 10:58) — (10:58) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 10-E.Sanders for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 10:53) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q3 7:38) — (7:38) 40-J.Thompson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 7:34) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 4 (Q3 2:43) — (2:43) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 2:39) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q4 13:34); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 13:29) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 10 (Q4 9:37); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 9:31) — 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 (Q2 0:39) — (:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 10-E.Sanders for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 3:57) — (3:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 85-A.Gates to DEN 2 for 31 yards (29-B.Roby).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 1:53) — (1:53) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 10-E.Sanders to LAC 31 for 38 yards (32-E.Weddle).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 4:15) — (4:15) (Shotgun) 23-R.Hillman up the middle to LAC 47 for -1 yards (90-R.Mathews).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 6:30) — (6:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 88-D.Thomas pushed ob at DEN 47 for 16 yards (32-E.Weddle).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 2:43) — (2:43) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 0:39) — (:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 10-E.Sanders for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 3:57) — (3:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 85-A.Gates to DEN 2 for 31 yards (29-B.Roby).
- Denver Broncos (Q4 6:08) — (6:08) 8-B.McManus 53 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 13:41 · LAC 2 · Score 0-6
(13:41) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 10-E.Sanders for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 13:35 · LAC 2 · Score 0-7
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 3:11 · DEN 2 · Score 6-7
(3:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 13-K.Allen for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 3:07 · DEN 2 · Score 7-7
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 0:39 · LAC 31 · Score 7-13
(:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 10-E.Sanders for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 0:32 · LAC 2 · Score 7-14
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 10:58 · LAC 3 · Score 7-20
(10:58) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 10-E.Sanders for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 10:53 · LAC 2 · Score 7-21
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 7:38 · LAC 2 · Score 7-27
(7:38) 40-J.Thompson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 7:34 · LAC 2 · Score 7-28
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 2:43 · DEN 4 · Score 13-28
(2:43) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 2:39 · DEN 2 · Score 14-28
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 13:34 · LAC 1 · Score 14-34
(13:34) 40-J.Thompson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 13:29 · LAC 2 · Score 14-35
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 9:37 · DEN 10 · Score 20-35
(9:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-V.Miller]. The Replay Official challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The rul - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 9:31 · DEN 2 · Score 21-35
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 Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos on 2014-10-23?
The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 35-21 in Week 8, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos?
Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Denver Broncos 14; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Denver Broncos 14; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Denver Broncos 7; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 21, Denver Broncos 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos?
Denver Broncos touchdown — E. Sanders (P. Manning pass) (Q2 13:41) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Allen (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 3:11) Denver Broncos touchdown — E. Sanders (P. Manning pass) (Q2 0:39) Denver Broncos touchdown — E. Sanders (P. Manning pass) (Q3 10:58) Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Thompson (Q3 7:38) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 2:43) Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Thompson (Q4 13:34) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 9:37) 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), 62.5% completion, +11.5% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +12.17 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Denver Broncos), 65.8% completion, +4.7% CPOE, +0.57 EPA per dropback, +21.70 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos?
Paul Manning (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.70 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+3.98 EPA): (:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 10-E.Sanders for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 5-2 Now 5-3 L
Denver Broncos
Entered 5-1 Now 6-1 W
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