Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 34–27 Denver Broncos
- Halftime
- Denver Broncos 21–16 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Justin Herbert
- Top passer
- Bo Nix
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:36) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 28-H.Haskins for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2024-12-19
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Denver Broncos 34–27 on 2024-12-19, overcoming Denver Broncos's 21–16 halftime lead. Justin Herbert posted a game-high +19.26 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 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 27 |
 Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 9 | 6 | 21 | 0 | 34 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DENDenver Broncos(7:37) 23-A.Estime right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(3:15) 62-S.Mustipher reported in as eligible. 4-G.Edwards right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
(12:22) 79-M.Peart reported in as eligible. 10-B.Nix pass short right to 20-M.Burton for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(8:53) 11-C.Dicker 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
(6:26) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short left to 17-D.Vele for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(:00) 11-C.Dicker 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Holder-16-J.Scott. Fair-Catch Kick.
END QUARTER 2
(8:34) 3-W.Lutz 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(3:02) (Shotgun) 4-G.Edwards left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(12:29) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 12-D.Davis for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-Z.Allen].
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-J.Herbert pass to 5-J.Palmer is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(2:36) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 28-H.Haskins for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
(1:02) 3-W.Lutz 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
LACLos Angeles ChargersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 7:37TD AEA. EstimePoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 3
- Score
- 6-0
(7:37) 23-A.Estime right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 7:34XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 15
- Score
- 7-0
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 3:15TD Gus EdwardsPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 1
- Score
- 7-6
(3:15) 62-S.Mustipher reported in as eligible. 4-G.Edwards right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 3:09XP Cameron DickerPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 7-7
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 12:22TD Michael BurtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 1
- Score
- 13-7
(12:22) 79-M.Peart reported in as eligible. 10-B.Nix pass short right to 20-M.Burton for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 12:17XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 15
- Score
- 14-7
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 8:53FG Cameron DickerPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 19
- Score
- 14-10
(8:53) 11-C.Dicker 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 6:26TD Devaughn VelePoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 6
- Score
- 20-10
(6:26) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short left to 17-D.Vele for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 6:22XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 15
- Score
- 21-10
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:00FG Cameron DickerPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 47
- Score
- 21-13
(:00) 11-C.Dicker 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Holder-16-J.Scott. Fair-Catch Kick.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- —
- Score
- 21-13
END QUARTER 2
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 8:34FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 23
- Score
- 24-13
(8:34) 3-W.Lutz 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 3:02TD Gus EdwardsPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 5
- Score
- 24-19
(3:02) (Shotgun) 4-G.Edwards left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 12:29TD Domenique DavisPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 19
- Score
- 24-25
(12:29) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 12-D.Davis for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-Z.Allen].
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 12:23Safety Justin HerbertPoints+2
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 24-27
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-J.Herbert pass to 5-J.Palmer is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 2:36TD Hassan HaskinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 34
- Score
- 24-33
(2:36) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 28-H.Haskins for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 2:27TD Cameron DickerPoints+7
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 24-34
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 1:02FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 37
- Score
- 27-34
(1:02) 3-W.Lutz 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Justin Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +19.26 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 2
Bo Nix · Denver Broncos · Passing · +8.85 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play - 3
Ladd McConkey · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.55 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play - 4Hassan Haskins · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.27 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.13 EPA/play
- 5
Stone Smartt · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.18 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play - 6
Cameron Sutton · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.98 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play - 7Domenique Davis · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.79 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
- 8Michael Burton · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.63 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.88 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 (+19.26) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.48 EPA per play.
Justin Herbert's top snap (+4.32 EPA): (2:36) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 28-H.Haskins for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Bo Nix led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Bo Nix (Denver Broncos) · 45 dropbacks · 64.4% completion · -1.6% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +8.85 total EPA
- Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 40 dropbacks · 57.5% completion · +7.4% CPOE · +0.48 EPA/play · +19.26 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.144 | +0.212 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.4% | 53.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.197 | +0.482 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.102 | -0.200 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.212 | -0.144 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.2% | 50.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs +0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: +0.14 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.21 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 10 drives, +11.99 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +16.96 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — A. Estime
- Los Angeles Chargers — Gus Edwards
- Denver Broncos — Michael Burton (Bo Nix pass)
- Denver Broncos — Devaughn Vele (Bo Nix pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Gus Edwards
- Los Angeles Chargers — Domenique Davis (Justin Herbert pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Hassan Haskins (Justin Herbert pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker
- Los Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker
- Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
- Denver Broncos — Wil Lutz
- Denver Broncos — Wil Lutz
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q1 7:37) — (7:37) 23-A.Estime right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 7:34) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q1 3:15) — (3:15) 62-S.Mustipher reported in as eligible. 4-G.Edwards right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q1 3:09) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 14–9. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q2 12:22) — (12:22) 79-M.Peart reported in as eligible. 10-B.Nix pass short right to 20-M.Burton for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 12:17) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 19 (Q2 8:53) — (8:53) 11-C.Dicker 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 6 (Q2 6:26) — (6:26) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short left to 17-D.Vele for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 6:22) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 47 (Q2 0:00) — (:00) 11-C.Dicker 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Holder-16-J.Scott. Fair-Catch Kick.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal (Q2 0:00) — END QUARTER 2.
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 23 (Q3 8:34) — (8:34) 3-W.Lutz 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 5 (Q3 3:02) — (3:02) (Shotgun) 4-G.Edwards left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 21–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 19 (Q4 12:29) — (12:29) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 12-D.Davis for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-Z.Allen].; Los Angeles Chargers registered a safety from the DEN 2 (Q4 12:23) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-J.Herbert pass to 5-J.Palmer is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 34 (Q4 2:36) — (2:36) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 28-H.Haskins for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 15 (Q4 2:27) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 37 (Q4 1:02) — (1:02) 3-W.Lutz 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 2:36) — (2:36) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 28-H.Haskins for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 7:26) — (7:26) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert sacked at LAC 9 for -11 yards (41-D.Sanders).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 12:29) — (12:29) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 12-D.Davis for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-Z.Allen].
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 0:50) — (:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle intended for 5-J.Palmer INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Abrams-Draine at DEN 1. 31-K.Abrams-Draine ran ob at DEN 18 for 17 yards (15-L.McConkey).
- Denver Broncos (Q4 6:41) — (6:41) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix sacked at DEN 35 for -10 yards (48-B.Dupree).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 2:36) — (2:36) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 28-H.Haskins for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 0:50) — (:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle intended for 5-J.Palmer INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Abrams-Draine at DEN 1. 31-K.Abrams-Draine ran ob at DEN 18 for 17 yards (15-L.McConkey).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 7:12) — (7:12) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short left to 19-M.Mims pushed ob at LAC 6 for 53 yards (3-D.James).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:56) — (:56) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert kneels to LAC 49 for -5 yards.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 7:37 · LAC 3 · Score 6-0
(7:37) 23-A.Estime right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 7:34 · LAC 15 · Score 7-0
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 3:15 · DEN 1 · Score 7-6
(3:15) 62-S.Mustipher reported in as eligible. 4-G.Edwards right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 3:09 · DEN 15 · Score 7-7
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 12:22 · LAC 1 · Score 13-7
(12:22) 79-M.Peart reported in as eligible. 10-B.Nix pass short right to 20-M.Burton for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 12:17 · LAC 15 · Score 14-7
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 8:53 · DEN 19 · Score 14-10
(8:53) 11-C.Dicker 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 6:26 · LAC 6 · Score 20-10
(6:26) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short left to 17-D.Vele for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 6:22 · LAC 15 · Score 21-10
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · DEN 47 · Score 21-13
(:00) 11-C.Dicker 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Holder-16-J.Scott. Fair-Catch Kick. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · Score 21-13
END QUARTER 2 - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 8:34 · LAC 23 · Score 24-13
(8:34) 3-W.Lutz 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 3:02 · DEN 5 · Score 24-19
(3:02) (Shotgun) 4-G.Edwards left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 12:29 · DEN 19 · Score 24-25
(12:29) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 12-D.Davis for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-Z.Allen]. - Los Angeles Chargers Safety (+2) — Q4 12:23 · DEN 2 · Score 24-27
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-J.Herbert pass to 5-J.Palmer is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 2:36 · DEN 34 · Score 24-33
(2:36) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 28-H.Haskins for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+7) — Q4 2:27 · DEN 15 · Score 24-34
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 1:02 · LAC 37 · Score 27-34
(1:02) 3-W.Lutz 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
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.
- Justin Herbert (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 Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2024-12-19?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Denver Broncos 34-27 in Week 16, 2024.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Denver Broncos 7, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Denver Broncos 14, Los Angeles Chargers 9; Q3: Denver Broncos 3, Los Angeles Chargers 6; Q4: Denver Broncos 3, Los Angeles Chargers 21; Final: Denver Broncos 27, Los Angeles Chargers 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Denver Broncos touchdown — A. Estime (Q1 7:37) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — G. Edwards (Q1 3:15) Denver Broncos touchdown — M. Burton (B. Nix pass) (Q2 12:22) Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Vele (B. Nix pass) (Q2 6:26) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — G. Edwards (Q3 3:02) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Davis (J. Herbert pass) (Q4 12:29) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — H. Haskins (J. Herbert pass) (Q4 2:36) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q2 8:53, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q2 0:00, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:00, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — W. Lutz (Q3 8:34, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — W. Lutz (Q4 1:02, 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?
Bo Nix (Denver Broncos), 64.4% completion, -1.6% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +8.85 total passing EPA. Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 57.5% completion, +7.4% CPOE, +0.48 EPA per dropback, +19.26 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 +19.26 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+4.32 EPA): (2:36) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 28-H.Haskins for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 34-27 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 9-5 Now 9-6 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 8-6 Now 9-6 W
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