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NFL · Week 8 · October 30, 2016 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Denver Broncos: 2016 Week 8 Recap

Broncos defeat Chargers 27–19 in Week 8

D.Inman led Fantasy Impact as Broncos prevailed in a 19–27 Week 8 finish.

Los Angeles Chargers 19 3–5
Final 19–27
Denver Broncos 27 6–2 Winner
Winner
Denver Broncos
Final score
19–27
Halftime
Los Angeles Chargers 7–10 Denver Broncos
Top passer
Philip Rivers
FantasyHQ MVP
D.Inman
Game date
October 30, 2016

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

  • D.Inman 4 REC · 72 YDS +4.5 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Watt 1 REC · 53 YDS +3.6 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Gates 4 REC · 33 YDS · 1 TD +1.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Broncos

  • Jawaan Taylor
    Jawaan Taylor 1 REC · 35 YDS +3.4 Fantasy Impact
  • V.Green 4 REC · 55 YDS +2.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Josh Thompson
    Josh Thompson 1 CAR · 1 YDS · 1 TD +1.3 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Denver Broncos
Final score
Denver Broncos 27–19 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime
Los Angeles Chargers 7–10 Denver Broncos at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
D. Inman
Top passer
Philip Rivers
Biggest EPA play
(9:22) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by …
Game date
2016-10-30

Game summary

The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 27–19 on 2016-10-30. D. Inman posted a game-high +4.53 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Los Angeles Chargers7066019
Denver Broncos37710027

Scoring Map

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

LACLos Angeles Chargers
DENDenver Broncos

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 11:07FG
    Brandon McManus

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LAC 10
    Score
    0-3

    (11:07) 8-B.McManus 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.

  2. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 7:30TD
    AGA. Gates

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 7
    Score
    6-3

    (7:30) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 7:24XP
    JLJ. Lambo

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 15
    Score
    7-3

    2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.

  4. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 9:22TD
    Bradley Roby

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 54
    Score
    7-9

    (9:22) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 29-B.Roby at DEN 49. 29-B.Roby for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Coach Wade Phillips hurt on the play. Game was delayed.

  5. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 9:10XP
    Brandon McManus

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 15
    Score
    7-10

    8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.

  6. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 12:50TD
    DBD. Booker

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 3
    Score
    7-16

    (12:50) 23-D.Booker left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 12:45XP
    Brandon McManus

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 15
    Score
    7-17

    8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.

  8. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q3 4:09TD
    TBT. Benjamin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 14
    Score
    13-17

    (4:09) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 12-T.Benjamin for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-D.Wolfe].

  9. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 12:38TD
    Josh Thompson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 1
    Score
    13-23

    (12:38) 74 (Sambrailo) and 53 (Ferentz) are eligible receivers. 40-J.Thompson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 12:32XP
    Brandon McManus

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 15
    Score
    13-24

    8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.

  11. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 8:10TD
    CHC. Hayward

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 84
    Score
    19-24

    (8:10) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short left intended for 11-J.Norwood INTERCEPTED by 26-C.Hayward at DEN 24. 26-C.Hayward for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 5:24FG
    Brandon McManus

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LAC 4
    Score
    19-27

    (5:24) 8-B.McManus 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1D. Inman · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.53 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
  2. 2D. Watt · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.57 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.57 EPA/play
  3. 3Jawaan TaylorJawaan Taylor · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.41 EPA/play
  4. 4V. Green · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.09 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
  5. 5Josh ThompsonJosh Thompson · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +1.27 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
  6. 6A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.24 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
  7. 7Drake ThomasDrake Thomas · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.21 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
  8. 8K. Farrow · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +0.31 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.10 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

D. Inman — LAC · Receiving

D. Inman posted the highest total EPA (+4.53) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.65 EPA per play.

Biggest single play (-8.95 EPA): Philip Rivers — (9:22) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 29-B.Roby at DEN 49. 29-B.Roby for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Coach Wade Phillips hurt on the play. Game was delayed

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 RiversPhilip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 54 dropbacks · 37.0% completion · -14.6% CPOE · -0.43 EPA/play · -22.99 total EPA
  • Trevor SiemianTrevor Siemian (Denver Broncos) · 39 dropbacks · 51.3% completion · -6.0% CPOE · -0.32 EPA/play · -12.34 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLos Angeles ChargersDenver Broncos
Offensive EPA/play-0.245-0.214
Offensive success rate31.7%37.8%
Pass EPA/play-0.426-0.316
Rush EPA/play-0.036-0.176
Defensive EPA/play+0.214+0.245
Defensive success rate62.2%68.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers -0.24, Denver Broncos -0.21) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Los Angeles Chargers: -0.24 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • Denver Broncos: -0.21 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • Denver Broncos: 15 drives, -17.57 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Los Angeles Chargers: 15 drives, -24.75 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) (Q1 7:30)
  • Bradley RobyDenver Broncos — Bradley Roby (Q2 9:22)
  • Denver Broncos — D. Booker (Q3 12:50)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — T. Benjamin (Philip Rivers pass) (Q3 4:09)
  • Josh ThompsonDenver Broncos — Josh Thompson (Q4 12:38)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — C. Hayward (Q4 8:10)

Field goals

  • Brandon McManusDenver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q1 11:07)
  • Brandon McManusDenver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q4 5:24)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 10 (Q1 11:07) — (11:07) 8-B.McManus 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 7 (Q1 7:30) — (7:30) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q1 7:24) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens..

The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 54 (Q2 9:22); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 9:10) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..

The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–6. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q3 12:50) — (12:50) 23-D.Booker left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 12:45) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 14 (Q3 4:09) — (4:09) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 12-T.Benjamin for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-D.Wolfe]..

The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–6. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q4 12:38) — (12:38) 74 (Sambrailo) and 53 (Ferentz) are eligible receivers. 40-J.Thompson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 12:32) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 84 (Q4 8:10); Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 4 (Q4 5:24) — (5:24) 8-B.McManus 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 9:22) — (9:22) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 29-B.Roby at DEN 49. 29-B.Roby for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Coach Wade Phillips hurt on the play. Game was delayed [WPA -27.0% · EPA -8.95]
  • Denver Broncos (Q4 8:10) — (8:10) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short left intended for 11-J.Norwood INTERCEPTED by 26-C.Hayward at DEN 24. 26-C.Hayward for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -15.8% · EPA -6.55]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 13:40) — (13:40) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 12-T.Benjamin INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Stewart (37-L.Doss) [95-D.Wolfe] at LAC 35. 26-D.Stewart to LAC 10 for 25 yards (12-T.Benjamin). [WPA -15.1% · EPA -5.43]
  • Denver Broncos (Q2 4:43) — (4:43) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian sacked at LAC 16 for -9 yards (54-M.Ingram). FUMBLES (54-M.Ingram) [54-M.Ingram], RECOVERED by LAC-95-T.Palepoi at LAC 16. 95-T.Palepoi to LAC 16 for no gain (79-M.Schofi [WPA -13.0% · EPA -4.38]
  • Denver Broncos (Q1 14:09) — (14:09) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short middle to 87-J.Taylor pushed ob at LAC 37 for 35 yards (31-A.Phillips) [99-J.Bosa]. [WPA +12.2% · EPA +3.41]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 9:22) — (9:22) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 29-B.Roby at DEN 49. 29-B.Roby for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Coach Wade Phillips hurt on the play. Game was delayed [WPA -27.0% · EPA -8.95]
  • Denver Broncos (Q4 8:10) — (8:10) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short left intended for 11-J.Norwood INTERCEPTED by 26-C.Hayward at DEN 24. 26-C.Hayward for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -15.8% · EPA -6.55]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 12:40) — (12:40) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 83-G.Whalen INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Ward at LAC 30. 43-T.Ward pushed ob at LAC 7 for 23 yards (16-Ty.Williams). [WPA -8.7% · EPA -5.69]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 13:40) — (13:40) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 12-T.Benjamin INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Stewart (37-L.Doss) [95-D.Wolfe] at LAC 35. 26-D.Stewart to LAC 10 for 25 yards (12-T.Benjamin). [WPA -15.1% · EPA -5.43]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 11:07 · LAC 10 · Score 0-3
    (11:07) 8-B.McManus 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
  2. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 7:30 · DEN 7 · Score 6-3
    (7:30) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 7:24 · DEN 15 · Score 7-3
    2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
  4. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 9:22 · DEN 54 · Score 7-9
    (9:22) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 29-B.Roby at DEN 49. 29-B.Roby for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Coach Wade Phillips hurt on the play. Game was delayed
  5. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 9:10 · LAC 15 · Score 7-10
    8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
  6. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 12:50 · LAC 3 · Score 7-16
    (12:50) 23-D.Booker left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 12:45 · LAC 15 · Score 7-17
    8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
  8. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 4:09 · DEN 14 · Score 13-17
    (4:09) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 12-T.Benjamin for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-D.Wolfe].
  9. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 12:38 · LAC 1 · Score 13-23
    (12:38) 74 (Sambrailo) and 53 (Ferentz) are eligible receivers. 40-J.Thompson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 12:32 · LAC 15 · Score 13-24
    8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
  11. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 8:10 · LAC 84 · Score 19-24
    (8:10) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short left intended for 11-J.Norwood INTERCEPTED by 26-C.Hayward at DEN 24. 26-C.Hayward for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 5:24 · LAC 4 · Score 19-27
    (5:24) 8-B.McManus 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.

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.
  • D. Inman (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Philip Rivers (LAC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Trevor Siemian (DEN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos on 2016-10-30?

The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 27-19 in Week 8, 2016.

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

Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Denver Broncos 3; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Denver Broncos 7; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Denver Broncos 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Denver Broncos 10; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 19, Denver Broncos 27.

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

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 7:30) Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Roby (Q2 9:22) Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Booker (Q3 12:50) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — T. Benjamin (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 4:09) Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Thompson (Q4 12:38) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — C. Hayward (Q4 8:10) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q1 11:07, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q4 5:24, 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), 37.0% completion, -14.6% CPOE, -0.43 EPA per dropback, -22.99 total passing EPA. Trevor Siemian (Denver Broncos), 51.3% completion, -6.0% CPOE, -0.32 EPA per dropback, -12.34 total passing EPA.

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

D. Inman (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.53 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L

Denver Broncos

Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W

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