Chargers 28–31 Broncos: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 18, 2022

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

J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 65.8% completion, -2.0% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +10.30 total passing EPA. R. Wilson (Denver Broncos), 40.6% completion, +1.1% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +5.29 total passing EPA.

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

J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.30 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+3.33 EPA): (14:21) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 13-K.Allen to DEN 43 for 30 yards (21-K.Williams)..

Quick answer

Winner: Denver Broncos
Final score: Denver Broncos 31–28 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime: Tied 17–17 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Justin Herbert
Top passer: Justin Herbert
Biggest EPA play: (8:57) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right intended for 83-A.Beck INTERCEPTED by 69-S.Jo…
Game date: 2023-01-08

Game summary

The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 31–28 on 2023-01-08. Justin Herbert posted a game-high +10.30 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Los Angeles Chargers	7	10	3	8	0	28
Denver Broncos	7	10	7	7	0	31

Scoring Map

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

LACLos Angeles Chargers

LAC 2

+3DEN 30

LAC 3

LAC 24

LAC 20

DENDenver Broncos

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 11:22TD
Kyle Allen
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 14
Score
6-0
(11:22) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 13-K.Allen for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 11:17XP
Cameron Dicker
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
7-0
15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
DENDenver Broncos
Q1 3:58TD
Latavius Murray
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
7-6
(3:58) 28-L.Murray right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q1 3:55XP
Brandon McManus
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
7-7
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-17-C.Waitman.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 11:01TD
Gerald Everett
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 3
Score
13-7
(11:01) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 7-G.Everett for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 10:57XP
Cameron Dicker
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
14-7
15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 2:46FG
Brandon McManus
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
14-10
(2:46) 8-B.McManus 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-17-C.Waitman.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:31FG
Cameron Dicker
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 30
Score
17-10
(:31) 15-C.Dicker 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:10TD
Eric Tomlinson
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 3
Score
17-16
(:10) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 87-E.Tomlinson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:06XP
Brandon McManus
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
17-17
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-17-C.Waitman.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 11:51TD
Tyler Badie
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 24
Score
17-23
(11:51) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 36-T.Badie for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 11:42XP
Brandon McManus
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
17-24
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-17-C.Waitman.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 6:46FG
Cameron Dicker
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 18
Score
20-24
(6:46) 15-C.Dicker 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 11:21TD
Cameron Sutton
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 20
Score
20-30
(11:21) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 14-C.Sutton for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 11:15XP
Brandon McManus
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
20-31
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-17-C.Waitman.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 6:06TD
Kyle Allen
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 3
Score
26-31
(6:06) (Shotgun) 4-C.Daniel pass short right to 13-K.Allen for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 6:02Safety
CDC. Daniel
Points+2
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
28-31
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-C.Daniel pass to 5-J.Palmer is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Justin Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +10.30 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
2Kyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +8.89 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
3Jerry Jeudy · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +8.00 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
4Austin Ekeler · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.34 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
5Russell Wilson · Denver Broncos · Passing · +5.29 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
6Latavius Murray · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +4.04 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
7Freddie Swain · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.43 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
8Josh Palmer · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.85 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.41 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 (+10.30) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.27 EPA per play.

Justin Herbert's top snap (+3.33 EPA): (14:21) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 13-K.Allen to DEN 43 for 30 yards (21-K.Williams).

Biggest single play (-5.57 EPA): Russell Wilson — (8:57) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right intended for 83-A.Beck INTERCEPTED by 69-S.Joseph (8-K.Van Noy) at 50. 69-S.Joseph to DEN 46 for 4 yards (77-Q.Meinerz).

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) · 38 dropbacks · 65.8% completion · -2.0% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +10.30 total EPA
Russell Wilson (Denver Broncos) · 32 dropbacks · 40.6% completion · +1.1% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +5.29 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Los Angeles Chargers	Denver Broncos
Offensive EPA/play	+0.120	+0.133
Offensive success rate	44.2%	45.1%
Pass EPA/play	+0.252	+0.165
Rush EPA/play	-0.416	+0.189
Defensive EPA/play	-0.133	-0.120
Defensive success rate	54.9%	55.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers +0.12, Denver Broncos +0.13) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Los Angeles Chargers: +0.12 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
Denver Broncos: +0.13 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)

Denver Broncos: 12 drives, +10.93 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 13 drives, +10.33 total EPA, 5 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) (Q1 11:22)
Denver Broncos — Latavius Murray (Q1 3:58)
Los Angeles Chargers — Gerald Everett (Justin Herbert pass) (Q2 11:01)
Denver Broncos — Eric Tomlinson (Russell Wilson pass) (Q2 0:10)
Denver Broncos — Tyler Badie (Russell Wilson pass) (Q3 11:51)
Denver Broncos — Cameron Sutton (Russell Wilson pass) (Q4 11:21)
Los Angeles Chargers — Kyle Allen (C. Daniel pass) (Q4 6:06)

Field goals

Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q2 2:46)
Los Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker (Q2 0:31)
Los Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker (Q3 6:46)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 14 (Q1 11:22) — (11:22) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 13-K.Allen for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q1 11:17) — 15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q1 3:58) — (3:58) 28-L.Murray right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 3:55) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-17-C.Waitman..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 3 (Q2 11:01) — (11:01) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 7-G.Everett for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 10:57) — 15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 15 (Q2 2:46) — (2:46) 8-B.McManus 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-17-C.Waitman.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 30 (Q2 0:31) — (:31) 15-C.Dicker 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q2 0:10) — (:10) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 87-E.Tomlinson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 0:06) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-17-C.Waitman..

The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–3. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 24 (Q3 11:51) — (11:51) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 36-T.Badie for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 11:42) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-17-C.Waitman.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 18 (Q3 6:46) — (6:46) 15-C.Dicker 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 8–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 20 (Q4 11:21) — (11:21) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 14-C.Sutton for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 11:15) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-17-C.Waitman.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 3 (Q4 6:06) — (6:06) (Shotgun) 4-C.Daniel pass short right to 13-K.Allen for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers registered a safety from the DEN 2 (Q4 6:02) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-C.Daniel pass to 5-J.Palmer is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 6:20) — (6:20) 30-A.Ekeler right guard to DEN 48 for no gain (31-J.Simmons). FUMBLES (31-J.Simmons), RECOVERED by DEN-47-J.Jewell at DEN 46. 47-J.Jewell to LAC 49 for 5 yards (30-A.Ekeler). [WPA -14.1% · EPA -5.44]
Denver Broncos (Q2 0:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 10-J.Jeudy pushed ob at LAC 3 for 57 yards (32-A.Gilman). Penalty on LAC-32-A.Gilman, Defensive Holding, declined. [WPA +12.6% · EPA +3.64]
Denver Broncos (Q4 12:51) — (12:51) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 86-F.Swain to LAC 24 for 52 yards (24-N.Adderley). [WPA +12.4% · EPA +4.77]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 0:51) — (:51) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 81-M.Williams to DEN 36 for 18 yards (31-J.Simmons). [WPA +12.3% · EPA +2.79]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 0:32) — (:32) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 1-D.Carter to DEN 15 for 25 yards (31-J.Simmons). FUMBLES (31-J.Simmons), RECOVERED by DEN-22-K.Jackson at DEN 9. 22-K.Jackson to DEN 11 for 2 yards (3 [WPA -10.8% · EPA -2.90]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Denver Broncos (Q3 8:57) — (8:57) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right intended for 83-A.Beck INTERCEPTED by 69-S.Joseph (8-K.Van Noy) at 50. 69-S.Joseph to DEN 46 for 4 yards (77-Q.Meinerz). [WPA -9.5% · EPA -5.57]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 6:20) — (6:20) 30-A.Ekeler right guard to DEN 48 for no gain (31-J.Simmons). FUMBLES (31-J.Simmons), RECOVERED by DEN-47-J.Jewell at DEN 46. 47-J.Jewell to LAC 49 for 5 yards (30-A.Ekeler). [WPA -14.1% · EPA -5.44]
Denver Broncos (Q4 12:51) — (12:51) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 86-F.Swain to LAC 24 for 52 yards (24-N.Adderley). [WPA +12.4% · EPA +4.77]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 9:15) — (9:15) 16-J.Scott punts 45 yards to DEN 23, Center-47-J.Harris. 89-B.Johnson MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LAC-32-A.Gilman at DEN 29. [WPA +6.4% · EPA +4.67]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 11:22 · DEN 14 · Score 6-0
(11:22) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 13-K.Allen for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 11:17 · DEN 15 · Score 7-0
15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 3:58 · LAC 2 · Score 7-6
(3:58) 28-L.Murray right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 3:55 · LAC 15 · Score 7-7
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-17-C.Waitman.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 11:01 · DEN 3 · Score 13-7
(11:01) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 7-G.Everett for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 10:57 · DEN 15 · Score 14-7
15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 2:46 · LAC 15 · Score 14-10
(2:46) 8-B.McManus 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-17-C.Waitman.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 0:31 · DEN 30 · Score 17-10
(:31) 15-C.Dicker 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 0:10 · LAC 3 · Score 17-16
(:10) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 87-E.Tomlinson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 0:06 · LAC 15 · Score 17-17
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-17-C.Waitman.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 11:51 · LAC 24 · Score 17-23
(11:51) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 36-T.Badie for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 11:42 · LAC 15 · Score 17-24
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-17-C.Waitman.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 6:46 · DEN 18 · Score 20-24
(6:46) 15-C.Dicker 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 11:21 · LAC 20 · Score 20-30
(11:21) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 14-C.Sutton for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 11:15 · LAC 15 · Score 20-31
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-17-C.Waitman.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 6:06 · DEN 3 · Score 26-31
(6:06) (Shotgun) 4-C.Daniel pass short right to 13-K.Allen for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers Safety (+2) — Q4 6:02 · DEN 2 · Score 28-31
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-C.Daniel pass to 5-J.Palmer is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

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.
Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos on 2023-01-08?

The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 31-28 in Week 18, 2022.

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

Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Denver Broncos 7; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 10, Denver Broncos 10; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Denver Broncos 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 8, Denver Broncos 7; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 28, 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) (Q1 11:22) Denver Broncos touchdown — L. Murray (Q1 3:58) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — G. Everett (J. Herbert pass) (Q2 11:01) Denver Broncos touchdown — E. Tomlinson (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 0:10) Denver Broncos touchdown — T. Badie (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 11:51) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Sutton (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 11:21) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Allen (C. Daniel pass) (Q4 6:06) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q2 2:46, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q2 0:31, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q3 6:46, 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), 65.8% completion, -2.0% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +10.30 total passing EPA. Russell Wilson (Denver Broncos), 40.6% completion, +1.1% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +5.29 total passing EPA.

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

Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.30 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+3.33 EPA): (14:21) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 13-K.Allen to DEN 43 for 30 yards (21-K.Williams)..

Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Denver Broncos won 31-28 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 10-6 Now 10-7 L

Denver Broncos

Entered 4-12 Now 5-12 W

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