Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 31–30 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 14–3 Denver Broncos at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Kyle Allen
- Top passer
- Justin Herbert
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:15) 30-P.Lindsay left tackle for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2020-11-01
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 31–30 on 2020-11-01, overcoming Los Angeles Chargers's 14–3 halftime lead. Kyle Allen posted a game-high +7.83 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 27 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 30 | |
| 3 | 0 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Kyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.83 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play - 2

DaVon Hamilton · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +7.40 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play - 3

Justin Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +5.04 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play - 4

Mykel Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.73 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play - 5

Drew Lock · Denver Broncos · Passing · +4.12 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play - 6

Josh Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.21 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play - 7
P. Lindsay · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +2.96 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play - 8

KJ Hamler · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.91 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.97 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
Kyle Allen — LAC · Receiving
Kyle Allen posted the highest total EPA (+7.83) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.65 EPA per play.
Kyle Allen's top snap (+3.57 EPA): (1:53) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 13-K.Allen for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+4.80 EPA): P. Lindsay — (6:15) 30-P.Lindsay left tackle for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Justin Herbert led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 48 dropbacks · 60.4% completion · +5.8% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +5.04 total EPA
Drew Lock (Denver Broncos) · 47 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · +2.2% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +4.12 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.051 | +0.042 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.1% | 37.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.092 | +0.088 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.030 | +0.027 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.042 | -0.051 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.4% | 54.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers +0.05, Denver Broncos +0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.05 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: +0.04 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 13 drives, +3.55 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, +5.22 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Los Angeles Chargers — Kyle Allen (Justin Herbert pass)
Los Angeles Chargers — G. Nabers (Justin Herbert pass) 
Los Angeles Chargers — Mykel Williams (Justin Herbert pass)
Denver Broncos — P. Lindsay 
Denver Broncos — Albert Okwuegbunam Jr. (Drew Lock pass) 
Denver Broncos — DaVon Hamilton (Drew Lock pass) 
Denver Broncos — KJ Hamler (Drew Lock pass)
Field goals

Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus 
Los Angeles Chargers — Michael Badgley 
Los Angeles Chargers — Michael Badgley 
Los Angeles Chargers — Michael Badgley
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 16 (Q1 10:07) — (10:07) 8-B.McManus 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 9 (Q2 1:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 13-K.Allen for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 1:48) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 2 (Q2 0:22) — (:22) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 40-G.Nabers for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DEN-21-A.Bouye, Defensive Holding, declined.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 0:15) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 24 (Q3 10:20) — (10:20) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 81-M.Williams for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q3 10:13) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 34 (Q3 7:38) — (7:38) 4-M.Badgley 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 55 (Q3 6:15) — (6:15) 30-P.Lindsay left tackle for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 6:05) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 21–6. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 9 (Q4 11:48) — (11:48) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock pass short left to 85-A.Okwuegbunam for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 11:42) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 29 (Q4 8:02) — (8:02) 4-M.Badgley 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 40 (Q4 7:37) — (7:37) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock pass deep middle to 17-D.Hamilton for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 7:30) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 15 (Q4 2:34) — (2:34) 4-M.Badgley 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q4 0:01); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 0:00) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin. Penalty on LAC, Illegal Formation, declined..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 0:00) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin. Penalty on LAC, Illegal Formation, declined.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 0:01) — (:01) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock pass short right to 13-K.Hamler for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 0:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock pass incomplete deep right to 85-A.Okwuegbunam (28-B.Facyson). PENALTY on LAC-28-B.Facyson, Defensive Pass Interference, 17 yards, enforced at LAC 18 - No Play.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 1:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 13-K.Allen for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 1:51) — (1:51) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle to 81-M.Williams to DEN 34 for 19 yards (21-A.Bouye).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 6:15) — (6:15) 30-P.Lindsay left tackle for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 1:41) — (1:41) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right intended for 81-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 29-B.Callahan at DEN -6. Touchback.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 11:43) — (11:43) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle intended for 15-J.Guyton INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Simmons at DEN 38. 31-J.Simmons pushed ob at LAC 16 for 46 yards (10-J.Herbert).
- Denver Broncos (Q3 3:14) — (3:14) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock pass deep right intended for 10-J.Jeudy INTERCEPTED by 23-R.Jenkins at DEN 47. 23-R.Jenkins to DEN 24 for 23 yards (13-K.Hamler).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 10:07 · LAC 16 · Score 0-3
(10:07) 8-B.McManus 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 1:53 · DEN 9 · Score 6-3
(1:53) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 13-K.Allen for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 1:48 · DEN 15 · Score 7-3
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 0:22 · DEN 2 · Score 13-3
(:22) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 40-G.Nabers for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DEN-21-A.Bouye, Defensive Holding, declined.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 0:15 · DEN 15 · Score 14-3
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 10:20 · DEN 24 · Score 20-3
(10:20) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 81-M.Williams for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 10:13 · DEN 15 · Score 21-3
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 7:38 · DEN 34 · Score 24-3
(7:38) 4-M.Badgley 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 6:15 · LAC 55 · Score 24-9
(6:15) 30-P.Lindsay left tackle for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 6:05 · LAC 15 · Score 24-10
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 11:48 · LAC 9 · Score 24-16
(11:48) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock pass short left to 85-A.Okwuegbunam for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 11:42 · LAC 15 · Score 24-17
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 8:02 · DEN 29 · Score 27-17
(8:02) 4-M.Badgley 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 7:37 · LAC 40 · Score 27-23
(7:37) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock pass deep middle to 17-D.Hamilton for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 7:30 · LAC 15 · Score 27-24
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 2:34 · DEN 15 · Score 30-24
(2:34) 4-M.Badgley 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 0:01 · LAC 1 · Score 30-30
(:01) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock pass short right to 13-K.Hamler for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 0:00 · LAC 15 · Score 30-31
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin. Penalty on LAC, Illegal Formation, declined.
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.
- Kyle Allen (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Justin Herbert (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos on 2020-11-01?
The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 31-30 in Week 8, 2020.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Denver Broncos 3; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 14, Denver Broncos 0; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 10, Denver Broncos 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Denver Broncos 21; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 30, Denver Broncos 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Allen (J. Herbert pass) (Q2 1:53) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — G. Nabers (J. Herbert pass) (Q2 0:22) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Williams (J. Herbert pass) (Q3 10:20) Denver Broncos touchdown — P. Lindsay (Q3 6:15) Denver Broncos touchdown — A. Okwuegbunam (D. Lock pass) (Q4 11:48) Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Hamilton (D. Lock pass) (Q4 7:37) Denver Broncos touchdown — K. Hamler (D. Lock pass) (Q4 0:01) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q1 10:07, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — M. Badgley (Q3 7:38, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — M. Badgley (Q4 8:02, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — M. Badgley (Q4 2:34, 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?
Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 60.4% completion, +5.8% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +5.04 total passing EPA. Drew Lock (Denver Broncos), 55.3% completion, +2.2% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +4.12 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos?
Kyle Allen (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.83 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+3.57 EPA): (1:53) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 13-K.Allen for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Denver Broncos won 31-30 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L
Denver Broncos
Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W