Broncos 16–19 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 6, 2022

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

J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 55.2% completion, -5.3% CPOE, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -7.27 total passing EPA. R. Wilson (Denver Broncos), 41.7% completion, -4.9% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.11 total passing EPA.

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

G. Dulcich (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.80 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+3.56 EPA): (1:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 80-G.Dulcich for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Los Angeles Chargers
Final score: Los Angeles Chargers 19–16 Denver Broncos
Halftime: Denver Broncos 16–10 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Greg Dulcich
Top passer: Justin Herbert
Biggest EPA play: (4:58) 16-J.Scott punts 48 yards to DEN 32, Center-47-J.Harris. 12-M.Washington MUFFS catc…
Game date: 2022-10-17

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Denver Broncos 19–16 on 2022-10-17, overcoming Denver Broncos's 16–10 halftime lead. Greg Dulcich posted a game-high +4.80 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	T
Denver Broncos	13	3	0	3	0	16
Los Angeles Chargers	0	10	3	3	6	19

Scoring Map

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

DENDenver Broncos

+3LAC 33

+3DEN 35

LAC 39

+1LAC 15

DEN 6

+3DEN 19

+3LAC 9

+3LAC 30

+3DEN 21

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DENDenver Broncos
Q1 7:25FG
Brandon McManus
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 33
Score
3-0
(7:25) 8-B.McManus 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-17-C.Waitman.
DENDenver Broncos
Q1 7:20FG
Brandon McManus
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 35
Score
3-0
8-B.McManus kicks 63 yards from DEN 35 to LAC 2. 1-D.Carter to LAC 29 for 27 yards (34-E.Bassey).
DENDenver Broncos
Q1 1:57TD
Greg Dulcich
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 39
Score
9-0
(1:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 80-G.Dulcich for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q1 1:49XP
Brandon McManus
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
10-0
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-17-C.Waitman.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 9:16TD
Austin Ekeler
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 6
Score
10-6
(9:16) (No Huddle) 30-A.Ekeler up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 9:09XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
10-7
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:57FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 19
Score
10-10
(:57) 6-D.Hopkins 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:05FG
Brandon McManus
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 9
Score
13-10
(:05) 8-B.McManus 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-17-C.Waitman.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 9:12FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 12
Score
13-13
(9:12) 6-D.Hopkins 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 8:26FG
Brandon McManus
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 30
Score
16-13
(8:26) 8-B.McManus 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-17-C.Waitman.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 4:02FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 17
Score
16-16
(4:02) 6-D.Hopkins 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
OT 2:43FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 21
Score
16-19
(2:43) 6-D.Hopkins 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
OT 2:38FG
Points+3
Yard line
—
Score
16-19
END GAME

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Greg Dulcich · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.80 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
2Jerry Jeudy · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.43 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
3Dylan Parham · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.18 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
4Sony Michel · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +1.76 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
5Michael Bandy · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.24 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
6Eric Tomlinson · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
7Cameron Sutton · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.99 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
8Russell Wilson · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +0.75 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.37 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

Greg Dulcich — DEN · Receiving

Greg Dulcich posted the highest total EPA (+4.80) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.60 EPA per play.

Greg Dulcich's top snap (+3.56 EPA): (1:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 80-G.Dulcich for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+5.11 EPA): JK Scott — (4:58) 16-J.Scott punts 48 yards to DEN 32, Center-47-J.Harris. 12-M.Washington MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LAC-33-D.Leonard at DEN 28.

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) · 67 dropbacks · 55.2% completion · -5.3% CPOE · -0.11 EPA/play · -7.27 total EPA
Russell Wilson (Denver Broncos) · 36 dropbacks · 41.7% completion · -4.9% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.11 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Denver Broncos	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.097	-0.041
Offensive success rate	36.8%	40.5%
Pass EPA/play	-0.086	-0.109
Rush EPA/play	-0.129	-0.090
Defensive EPA/play	+0.041	+0.097
Defensive success rate	59.5%	63.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Denver Broncos: -0.10 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: -0.04 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)

Denver Broncos: 11 drives, -7.38 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, -4.59 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Denver Broncos — Greg Dulcich (Russell Wilson pass) (Q1 1:57)
Los Angeles Chargers — Austin Ekeler (Q2 9:16)

Field goals

Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q1 7:25)
Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q1 7:20)
Los Angeles Chargers — Dustin Hopkins (Q2 0:57)
Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q2 0:05)
Los Angeles Chargers — Dustin Hopkins (Q3 9:12)
Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q4 8:26)
Los Angeles Chargers — Dustin Hopkins (Q4 4:02)
Los Angeles Chargers — Dustin Hopkins (OT 2:43)
Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player (OT 2:38)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 13–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 33 (Q1 7:25) — (7:25) 8-B.McManus 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-17-C.Waitman.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the DEN 35 (Q1 7:20) — 8-B.McManus kicks 63 yards from DEN 35 to LAC 2. 1-D.Carter to LAC 29 for 27 yards (34-E.Bassey).; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 39 (Q1 1:57) — (1:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 80-G.Dulcich for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 1:49) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-17-C.Waitman..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 6 (Q2 9:16) — (9:16) (No Huddle) 30-A.Ekeler up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 9:09) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 19 (Q2 0:57) — (:57) 6-D.Hopkins 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 9 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 8-B.McManus 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-17-C.Waitman..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 12 (Q3 9:12) — (9:12) 6-D.Hopkins 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 30 (Q4 8:26) — (8:26) 8-B.McManus 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-17-C.Waitman.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 17 (Q4 4:02) — (4:02) 6-D.Hopkins 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..

Overtime: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 21 (OT 2:43) — (2:43) 6-D.Hopkins 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal (OT 2:38) — END GAME.

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Los Angeles Chargers (OT 4:58) — (4:58) 16-J.Scott punts 48 yards to DEN 32, Center-47-J.Harris. 12-M.Washington MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LAC-33-D.Leonard at DEN 28. [WPA +58.2% · EPA +5.11]
Denver Broncos (OT 5:44) — (5:44) 17-C.Waitman punts 47 yards to LAC 19, Center-48-M.Fraboni, fair catch by 1-D.Carter. [WPA +29.1% · EPA +0.04]
Los Angeles Chargers (OT 7:19) — (7:19) 16-J.Scott punts 54 yards to DEN 31, Center-47-J.Harris, fair catch by 12-M.Washington. [WPA +22.8% · EPA +0.08]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:01) — (:01) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass incomplete deep right (27-D.Mathis). [WPA -22.1% · EPA -0.12]
Denver Broncos (OT 8:39) — (8:39) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete deep middle to 1-K.Hamler. [WPA -17.5% · EPA -1.79]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Los Angeles Chargers (OT 4:58) — (4:58) 16-J.Scott punts 48 yards to DEN 32, Center-47-J.Harris. 12-M.Washington MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LAC-33-D.Leonard at DEN 28. [WPA +58.2% · EPA +5.11]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 10:41) — (10:41) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle intended for 7-G.Everett INTERCEPTED by 56-B.Browning at LAC 24. 56-B.Browning to LAC 24 for no gain (5-J.Palmer). FUMBLES (5-J.Palmer), touched at LAC [WPA -15.5% · EPA -5.01]
Denver Broncos (Q1 2:40) — (2:40) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 10-J.Jeudy to LAC 39 for 37 yards (32-A.Gilman). [WPA +12.1% · EPA +4.37]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 4:22) — (4:22) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass incomplete deep right to 5-J.Palmer (27-D.Mathis). PENALTY on DEN-27-D.Mathis, Defensive Pass Interference, 36 yards, enforced at LAC 22 - No Play. [WPA +14.3% · EPA +3.88]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 7:25 · LAC 33 · Score 3-0
(7:25) 8-B.McManus 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-17-C.Waitman.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 7:20 · DEN 35 · Score 3-0
8-B.McManus kicks 63 yards from DEN 35 to LAC 2. 1-D.Carter to LAC 29 for 27 yards (34-E.Bassey).
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 1:57 · LAC 39 · Score 9-0
(1:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 80-G.Dulcich for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 1:49 · LAC 15 · Score 10-0
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-17-C.Waitman.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 9:16 · DEN 6 · Score 10-6
(9:16) (No Huddle) 30-A.Ekeler up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 9:09 · DEN 15 · Score 10-7
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 0:57 · DEN 19 · Score 10-10
(:57) 6-D.Hopkins 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · LAC 9 · Score 13-10
(:05) 8-B.McManus 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-17-C.Waitman.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 9:12 · DEN 12 · Score 13-13
(9:12) 6-D.Hopkins 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 8:26 · LAC 30 · Score 16-13
(8:26) 8-B.McManus 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-17-C.Waitman.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 4:02 · DEN 17 · Score 16-16
(4:02) 6-D.Hopkins 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — OT 2:43 · DEN 21 · Score 16-19
(2:43) 6-D.Hopkins 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — OT 2:38 · Score 16-19
END GAME

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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Greg Dulcich (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Justin Herbert (LAC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2022-10-17?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Denver Broncos 19-16 in Week 6, 2022.

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

Q1: Denver Broncos 13, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q2: Denver Broncos 3, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q3: Denver Broncos 0, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q4: Denver Broncos 3, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q5: Denver Broncos 0, Los Angeles Chargers 6; Final: Denver Broncos 16, Los Angeles Chargers 19.

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

Denver Broncos touchdown — G. Dulcich (R. Wilson pass) (Q1 1:57) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (Q2 9:16) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q1 7:25, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q1 7:20, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 0:57, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — D. Hopkins (Q3 9:12, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q4 8:26, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — D. Hopkins (Q4 4:02, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — D. Hopkins (OT 2:43, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — unlisted player (OT 2:38, 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), 55.2% completion, -5.3% CPOE, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -7.27 total passing EPA. Russell Wilson (Denver Broncos), 41.7% completion, -4.9% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.11 total passing EPA.

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

Greg Dulcich (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.80 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+3.56 EPA): (1:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 80-G.Dulcich for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 19-16 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W

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