Chargers 20–23 Broncos: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 13, 2019

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

D. Lock (Denver Broncos), 54.5% completion, +1.2% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -2.23 total passing EPA. P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 60.6% completion, +6.5% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +2.99 total passing EPA.

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

M. Williams (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.38 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+3.86 EPA): (2:22) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 81-M.Williams to DEN 38 for 38 yards (26-I.Yiadom)..

Quick answer

Winner: Denver Broncos
Final score: Denver Broncos 23–20 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime: Los Angeles Chargers 10–17 Denver Broncos at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Mykel Williams
Top passer: Drew Lock
Biggest EPA play: (7:54) 6-C.Wadman punts 53 yards to LAC 17, Center-42-C.Kreiter. 35-T.Pope MUFFS catch, RE…
Game date: 2019-12-01

Game summary

The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 23–20 on 2019-12-01. Mykel Williams posted a game-high +8.38 total EPA in the receiving.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
Los Angeles Chargers	0	10	10	0	0	20
Denver Broncos	14	3	6	0	0	23

Scoring Map

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

LACLos Angeles Chargers

LAC 26

LAC 5

DEN 30

DEN 36

+3LAC 34

+3DEN 29

+3LAC 35

DENDenver Broncos

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DENDenver Broncos
Q1 4:40TD
Cameron Sutton
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 26
Score
0-6
(4:40) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock pass deep right to 14-C.Sutton for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q1 4:33XP
Brandon McManus
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
0-7
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-C.Wadman.
DENDenver Broncos
Q1 0:21TD
Cameron Sutton
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 5
Score
0-13
(:21) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock pass short right to 14-C.Sutton for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q1 0:16XP
Brandon McManus
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
0-14
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-C.Wadman.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 9:31FG
Michael Badgley
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 12
Score
3-14
(9:31) 4-M.Badgley 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 5:36FG
Brandon McManus
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 13
Score
3-17
(5:36) 8-B.McManus 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-C.Wadman.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:38TD
Austin Ekeler
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 30
Score
9-17
(:38) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 30-A.Ekeler for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:30XP
Michael Badgley
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
10-17
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 12:28TD
Kyle Allen
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 36
Score
16-17
(12:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 13-K.Allen for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 12:18XP
Michael Badgley
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
17-17
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 4:31FG
Brandon McManus
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 34
Score
17-20
(4:31) 8-B.McManus 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-C.Wadman.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 0:19FG
Michael Badgley
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 29
Score
20-20
(:19) 4-M.Badgley 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 0:03FG
Brandon McManus
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 35
Score
20-23
(:03) 8-B.McManus 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-C.Wadman.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Mykel Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +8.38 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
2Kyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.39 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
3Cameron Sutton · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.06 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
4Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +2.99 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
5J. Heuerman · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.95 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
6A. Patton · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.34 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
7Andrew Beck · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
8Austin Ekeler · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.15 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.23 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

Mykel Williams — LAC · Receiving

Mykel Williams posted the highest total EPA (+8.38) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.20 EPA per play.

Mykel Williams's top snap (+3.86 EPA): (2:22) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 81-M.Williams to DEN 38 for 38 yards (26-I.Yiadom).

Biggest single play (+5.39 EPA): C. Wadman — (7:54) 6-C.Wadman punts 53 yards to LAC 17, Center-42-C.Kreiter. 35-T.Pope MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by DEN-47-J.Jewell at LAC 21.

Quarterback report card

Drew Lock led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Drew Lock (Denver Broncos) · 33 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · +1.2% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -2.23 total EPA
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 33 dropbacks · 60.6% completion · +6.5% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +2.99 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Los Angeles Chargers	Denver Broncos
Offensive EPA/play	-0.019	+0.022
Offensive success rate	37.8%	39.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.091	-0.068
Rush EPA/play	-0.116	-0.326
Defensive EPA/play	-0.022	+0.019
Defensive success rate	60.8%	62.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers -0.02, Denver Broncos +0.02) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Los Angeles Chargers: -0.02 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
Denver Broncos: +0.02 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)

Denver Broncos: 12 drives, +1.62 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, -1.53 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Denver Broncos — Cameron Sutton (Drew Lock pass) (Q1 4:40)
Denver Broncos — Cameron Sutton (Drew Lock pass) (Q1 0:21)
Los Angeles Chargers — Austin Ekeler (Philip Rivers pass) (Q2 0:38)
Los Angeles Chargers — Kyle Allen (Philip Rivers pass) (Q4 12:28)

Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — Michael Badgley (Q2 9:31)
Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q2 5:36)
Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q4 4:31)
Los Angeles Chargers — Michael Badgley (Q4 0:19)
Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q4 0:03)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 14–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 26 (Q1 4:40) — (4:40) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock pass deep right to 14-C.Sutton for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 4:33) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-C.Wadman.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q1 0:21) — (:21) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock pass short right to 14-C.Sutton for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 0:16) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-C.Wadman..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 12 (Q2 9:31) — (9:31) 4-M.Badgley 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 13 (Q2 5:36) — (5:36) 8-B.McManus 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-C.Wadman.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 30 (Q2 0:38) — (:38) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 30-A.Ekeler for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 0:30) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–6. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 36 (Q4 12:28) — (12:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 13-K.Allen for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q4 12:18) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 34 (Q4 4:31) — (4:31) 8-B.McManus 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-C.Wadman.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 29 (Q4 0:19) — (:19) 4-M.Badgley 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 35 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 8-B.McManus 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-C.Wadman..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 2:22) — (2:22) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 81-M.Williams to DEN 38 for 38 yards (26-I.Yiadom). [WPA +30.4% · EPA +3.86]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 12:28) — (12:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 13-K.Allen for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +20.7% · EPA +4.05]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:04) — (1:04) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 13-K.Allen to DEN 29 for no gain (31-J.Simmons). [WPA -20.6% · EPA -1.13]
Denver Broncos (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 8-B.McManus 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-C.Wadman. [WPA +20.1% · EPA +1.24]
Denver Broncos (Q4 0:09) — (:09) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock pass incomplete deep right to 14-C.Sutton. PENALTY on LAC-26-C.Hayward, Defensive Pass Interference, 37 yards, enforced at DEN 28 - No Play. [WPA +14.0% · EPA +1.70]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Denver Broncos (Q2 7:54) — (7:54) 6-C.Wadman punts 53 yards to LAC 17, Center-42-C.Kreiter. 35-T.Pope MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by DEN-47-J.Jewell at LAC 21. [WPA +7.1% · EPA +5.39]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 3:18) — (3:18) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 30-A.Ekeler INTERCEPTED by 93-D.Jones at LAC 25. 93-D.Jones to LAC 18 for 7 yards (76-R.Okung; 69-S.Tevi). [WPA -10.8% · EPA -5.11]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 12:28) — (12:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 13-K.Allen for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +20.7% · EPA +4.05]
Denver Broncos (Q4 11:41) — (11:41) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock pass short middle intended for 81-T.Patrick INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Perryman at DEN 38. 52-D.Perryman to DEN 38 for no gain (14-C.Sutton). [WPA -13.6% · EPA -4.04]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 4:40 · LAC 26 · Score 0-6
(4:40) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock pass deep right to 14-C.Sutton for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 4:33 · LAC 15 · Score 0-7
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-C.Wadman.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 0:21 · LAC 5 · Score 0-13
(:21) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock pass short right to 14-C.Sutton for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 0:16 · LAC 15 · Score 0-14
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-C.Wadman.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 9:31 · DEN 12 · Score 3-14
(9:31) 4-M.Badgley 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 5:36 · LAC 13 · Score 3-17
(5:36) 8-B.McManus 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-C.Wadman.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 0:38 · DEN 30 · Score 9-17
(:38) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 30-A.Ekeler for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 0:30 · DEN 15 · Score 10-17
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 12:28 · DEN 36 · Score 16-17
(12:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 13-K.Allen for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 12:18 · DEN 15 · Score 17-17
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 4:31 · LAC 34 · Score 17-20
(4:31) 8-B.McManus 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-C.Wadman.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 0:19 · DEN 29 · Score 20-20
(:19) 4-M.Badgley 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · LAC 35 · Score 20-23
(:03) 8-B.McManus 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-C.Wadman.

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.
Mykel Williams (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 2019-12-01?

The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 23-20 in Week 13, 2019.

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

Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Denver Broncos 14; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 10, Denver Broncos 3; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 10, Denver Broncos 6; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 20, Denver Broncos 23.

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

Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Sutton (D. Lock pass) (Q1 4:40) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Sutton (D. Lock pass) (Q1 0:21) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 0:38) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Allen (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 12:28) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — M. Badgley (Q2 9:31, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q2 5:36, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q4 4:31, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — M. Badgley (Q4 0:19, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q4 0:03, 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?

Drew Lock (Denver Broncos), 54.5% completion, +1.2% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -2.23 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 60.6% completion, +6.5% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +2.99 total passing EPA.

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

Mykel Williams (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.38 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+3.86 EPA): (2:22) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 81-M.Williams to DEN 38 for 38 yards (26-I.Yiadom)..

Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Denver Broncos won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 4-7 Now 4-8 L

Denver Broncos

Entered 3-8 Now 4-8 W

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