Broncos 13–34 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 17, 2021

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

J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 66.7% completion, +2.5% CPOE, +0.49 EPA per dropback, +16.03 total passing EPA. D. Lock (Denver Broncos), 58.1% completion, +2.7% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +4.18 total passing EPA.

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

J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.03 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+4.57 EPA): (10:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 81-M.Williams for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Los Angeles Chargers
Final score: Los Angeles Chargers 34–13 Denver Broncos
Halftime: Denver Broncos 3–17 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Justin Herbert
Top passer: Justin Herbert
Biggest EPA play: 8-B.McManus kicks 66 yards from DEN 35 to LAC -1. 7-A.Roberts for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2022-01-02

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Denver Broncos 34–13 on 2022-01-02. Justin Herbert posted a game-high +16.03 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Denver Broncos	0	3	0	10	0	13
Los Angeles Chargers	7	10	3	14	0	34

Scoring Map

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

DENDenver Broncos

+3LAC 43

+3LAC 5

DEN 35

DEN 45

LAC 5

+1LAC 15

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 11:54TD
Austin Ekeler
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 3
Score
0-6
(11:54) (No Huddle) 30-A.Ekeler right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 11:49XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
0-7
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 11:29FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 1
Score
0-10
(11:29) 6-D.Hopkins 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:19TD
Kyle Allen
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 8
Score
0-16
(:19) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 13-K.Allen for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:14XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
0-17
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:02FG
Brandon McManus
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 43
Score
3-17
(:02) 8-B.McManus 61 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 7:12FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 5
Score
3-20
(7:12) 6-D.Hopkins 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 14:56FG
Brandon McManus
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 5
Score
6-20
(14:56) 8-B.McManus 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 14:53TD
ARA. Roberts
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 35
Score
6-26
8-B.McManus kicks 66 yards from DEN 35 to LAC -1. 7-A.Roberts for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 14:40XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
6-27
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 10:26TD
Mykel Williams
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 45
Score
6-33
(10:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 81-M.Williams for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 10:18XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
6-34
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 6:35TD
Noah Fant
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 5
Score
12-34
(6:35) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock pass short left to 87-N.Fant for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 6:31XP
Brandon McManus
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
13-34
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin. PENALTY on LAC-26-A.Samuel, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Justin Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +16.03 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
2Austin Ekeler · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.80 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.93 EPA/play
3Mykel Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.71 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
4Noah Fant · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.80 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
5Drew Lock · Denver Broncos · Passing · +4.18 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
6Cameron Sutton · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.94 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
7Josh Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.81 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
8Jalen Guyton · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.22 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.11 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

Justin Herbert — LAC · Passing

Justin Herbert posted the highest total EPA (+16.03) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.49 EPA per play.

Justin Herbert's top snap (+4.57 EPA): (10:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 81-M.Williams for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+5.35 EPA): Brandon McManus — 8-B.McManus kicks 66 yards from DEN 35 to LAC -1. 7-A.Roberts for 101 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) · 33 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +2.5% CPOE · +0.49 EPA/play · +16.03 total EPA
Drew Lock (Denver Broncos) · 31 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · +2.7% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +4.18 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Denver Broncos	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.082	+0.209
Offensive success rate	44.0%	52.5%
Pass EPA/play	-0.030	+0.486
Rush EPA/play	-0.206	-0.183
Defensive EPA/play	-0.209	+0.082
Defensive success rate	47.5%	56.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs -0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Denver Broncos: -0.08 EPA/play (32nd percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: +0.21 EPA/play (92nd percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)

Denver Broncos: 9 drives, -6.15 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, +16.72 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 — Austin Ekeler (Q1 11:54)
Los Angeles Chargers — Kyle Allen (Justin Herbert pass) (Q2 0:19)
Los Angeles Chargers — A. Roberts (Q4 14:53)
Los Angeles Chargers — Mykel Williams (Justin Herbert pass) (Q4 10:26)
Denver Broncos — Noah Fant (Drew Lock pass) (Q4 6:35)

Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — Dustin Hopkins (Q2 11:29)
Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q2 0:02)
Los Angeles Chargers — Dustin Hopkins (Q3 7:12)
Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q4 14:56)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 3 (Q1 11:54) — (11:54) (No Huddle) 30-A.Ekeler right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q1 11:49) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 1 (Q2 11:29) — (11:29) 6-D.Hopkins 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 8 (Q2 0:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 13-K.Allen for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 0:14) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 43 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 8-B.McManus 61 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 5 (Q3 7:12) — (7:12) 6-D.Hopkins 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–10. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 5 (Q4 14:56) — (14:56) 8-B.McManus 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 35 (Q4 14:53) — 8-B.McManus kicks 66 yards from DEN 35 to LAC -1. 7-A.Roberts for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q4 14:40) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 45 (Q4 10:26) — (10:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 81-M.Williams for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q4 10:18) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q4 6:35) — (6:35) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock pass short left to 87-N.Fant for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 6:31).

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 3:24) — (3:24) 1-T.Long punts 42 yards to DEN 48, Center-54-M.Overton. 11-D.Spencer MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LAC-37-K.Hall at DEN 49. [WPA +7.9% · EPA +4.00]
Denver Broncos (Q1 7:07) — (7:07) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock sacked at DEN 46 for -10 yards (99-J.Tillery). [WPA -6.4% · EPA -3.24]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 13:45) — (13:45) 10-J.Herbert pass incomplete deep left to 15-J.Guyton. PENALTY on DEN-23-K.Fuller, Defensive Pass Interference, 14 yards, enforced at DEN 42 - No Play. [WPA +6.2% · EPA +0.90]
Denver Broncos (Q2 11:27) — (11:27) 3-D.Lock pass deep left to 14-C.Sutton to LAC 31 for 44 yards (43-M.Davis). [WPA +6.0% · EPA +2.69]
Denver Broncos (Q2 6:01) — (6:01) 33-J.Williams left guard to LAC 2 for no gain (93-J.Jones). [WPA -5.6% · EPA -1.82]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 14:53) — 8-B.McManus kicks 66 yards from DEN 35 to LAC -1. 7-A.Roberts for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.9% · EPA +5.35]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 10:26) — (10:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 81-M.Williams for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.1% · EPA +4.57]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 3:24) — (3:24) 1-T.Long punts 42 yards to DEN 48, Center-54-M.Overton. 11-D.Spencer MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LAC-37-K.Hall at DEN 49. [WPA +7.9% · EPA +4.00]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 11:45) — (11:45) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 30-A.Ekeler to DEN 40 for 40 yards (23-K.Fuller). Denver challenged the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on [WPA +2.8% · EPA +3.62]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 11:54 · DEN 3 · Score 0-6
(11:54) (No Huddle) 30-A.Ekeler right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 11:49 · DEN 15 · Score 0-7
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 11:29 · DEN 1 · Score 0-10
(11:29) 6-D.Hopkins 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 0:19 · DEN 8 · Score 0-16
(:19) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 13-K.Allen for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 0:14 · DEN 15 · Score 0-17
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · LAC 43 · Score 3-17
(:02) 8-B.McManus 61 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 7:12 · DEN 5 · Score 3-20
(7:12) 6-D.Hopkins 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 14:56 · LAC 5 · Score 6-20
(14:56) 8-B.McManus 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 14:53 · DEN 35 · Score 6-26
8-B.McManus kicks 66 yards from DEN 35 to LAC -1. 7-A.Roberts for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 14:40 · DEN 15 · Score 6-27
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 10:26 · DEN 45 · Score 6-33
(10:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 81-M.Williams for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 10:18 · DEN 15 · Score 6-34
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 6:35 · LAC 5 · Score 12-34
(6:35) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock pass short left to 87-N.Fant for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 6:31 · LAC 15 · Score 13-34
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin. PENALTY on LAC-26-A.Samuel, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Los Angeles Chargers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2022-01-02?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Denver Broncos 34-13 in Week 17, 2021.

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

Q1: Denver Broncos 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Denver Broncos 3, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q3: Denver Broncos 0, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q4: Denver Broncos 10, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Final: Denver Broncos 13, Los Angeles Chargers 34.

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

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (Q1 11:54) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Allen (J. Herbert pass) (Q2 0:19) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Roberts (Q4 14:53) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Williams (J. Herbert pass) (Q4 10:26) Denver Broncos touchdown — N. Fant (D. Lock pass) (Q4 6:35) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 11:29, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — D. Hopkins (Q3 7:12, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q4 14:56, 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?

Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 66.7% completion, +2.5% CPOE, +0.49 EPA per dropback, +16.03 total passing EPA. Drew Lock (Denver Broncos), 58.1% completion, +2.7% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +4.18 total passing EPA.

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

Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.03 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+4.57 EPA): (10:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 81-M.Williams for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 7-8 Now 7-9 L

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 8-7 Now 9-7 W

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