Broncos 20–23 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 2025

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

J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 48.3% completion, -4.2% CPOE, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.02 total passing EPA. B. Nix (Denver Broncos), 40.0% completion, -8.0% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -4.50 total passing EPA.

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

C. Sutton (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.16 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+6.64 EPA): (:46) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass deep left to 14-C.Sutton for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Los Angeles Chargers
Final score: Los Angeles Chargers 23–20 Denver Broncos
Halftime: Denver Broncos 13–10 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Cameron Sutton
Top passer: Justin Herbert
Biggest EPA play: (:46) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass deep left to 14-C.Sutton for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2025-09-21

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Denver Broncos 23–20 on 2025-09-21, overcoming Denver Broncos's 13–10 halftime lead. Cameron Sutton posted a game-high +12.16 total EPA in the receiving.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Denver Broncos	0	13	10	3	0	20
Los Angeles Chargers	3	7	3	13	0	23

Scoring Map

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

DENDenver Broncos

DEN 3

LAC 52

+3LAC 24

+3DEN 6

+3LAC 8

DEN 20

+3DEN 25

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 11:57FG
Cameron Dicker
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 13
Score
0-3
(11:57) 11-C.Dicker 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 1:56TD
Omarion Hampton
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 3
Score
0-9
(1:56) (Shotgun) 8-O.Hampton right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 1:53XP
Cameron Dicker
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
0-10
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:46TD
Cameron Sutton
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 52
Score
6-10
(:46) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass deep left to 14-C.Sutton for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:38TD
Wil Lutz
Points+7
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
7-10
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-16-J.Crawshaw.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 13:49TD
J.K. Dobbins
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 19
Score
13-10
(13:49) (Shotgun) 27-J.Dobbins left end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 13:40XP
Wil Lutz
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
14-10
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-16-J.Crawshaw.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 12:06FG
Wil Lutz
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 24
Score
17-10
(12:06) 3-W.Lutz 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-16-J.Crawshaw.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 5:38FG
Cameron Dicker
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 6
Score
17-13
(5:38) 11-C.Dicker 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 12:24FG
Wil Lutz
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 8
Score
20-13
(12:24) 3-W.Lutz 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-16-J.Crawshaw.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 2:44TD
Kyle Allen
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 20
Score
20-19
(2:44) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 13-K.Allen for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN [15-N.Bonitto].
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 2:37XP
Cameron Dicker
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
20-20
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 0:05FG
Cameron Dicker
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 25
Score
20-23
(:05) 11-C.Dicker 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 0:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
—
Score
20-23
END GAME

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Cameron Sutton · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +12.16 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
2Kyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.28 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
3Quentin Johnston · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.86 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
4J.K. Dobbins · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +2.14 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
5Omarion Hampton · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.09 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
6Ladd McConkey · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.13 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
7Justin Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +0.48 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
8Oronde Gadsden II · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +0.41 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.06 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

Cameron Sutton — DEN · Receiving

Cameron Sutton posted the highest total EPA (+12.16) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.52 EPA per play.

Cameron Sutton's top snap (+6.64 EPA): (:46) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass deep left to 14-C.Sutton for 52 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) · 58 dropbacks · 48.3% completion · -4.2% CPOE · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.02 total EPA
Bo Nix (Denver Broncos) · 35 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -8.0% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -4.50 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Denver Broncos	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.096	-0.061
Offensive success rate	31.9%	42.7%
Pass EPA/play	-0.129	-0.000
Rush EPA/play	-0.110	-0.021
Defensive EPA/play	+0.061	+0.096
Defensive success rate	57.3%	68.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Denver Broncos -0.10, Los Angeles Chargers -0.06) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Denver Broncos: -0.10 EPA/play (24th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: -0.06 EPA/play (32nd percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)

Denver Broncos: 12 drives, -6.64 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, -6.26 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 — Omarion Hampton (Q2 1:56)
Denver Broncos — Cameron Sutton (Bo Nix pass) (Q2 0:46)
Denver Broncos — J.K. Dobbins (Q3 13:49)
Los Angeles Chargers — Kyle Allen (Justin Herbert pass) (Q4 2:44)

Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker (Q1 11:57)
Denver Broncos — Wil Lutz (Q3 12:06)
Los Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker (Q3 5:38)
Denver Broncos — Wil Lutz (Q4 12:24)
Los Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker (Q4 0:05)
Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player (Q4 0:00)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 13 (Q1 11:57) — (11:57) 11-C.Dicker 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott..

The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 13–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 3 (Q2 1:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 8-O.Hampton right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 1:53) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 52 (Q2 0:46) — (:46) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass deep left to 14-C.Sutton for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 15 (Q2 0:38) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-16-J.Crawshaw..

The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–3. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LAC 19 (Q3 13:49) — (13:49) (Shotgun) 27-J.Dobbins left end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 13:40) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-16-J.Crawshaw.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 24 (Q3 12:06) — (12:06) 3-W.Lutz 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-16-J.Crawshaw.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 6 (Q3 5:38) — (5:38) 11-C.Dicker 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 13–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LAC 8 (Q4 12:24) — (12:24) 3-W.Lutz 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-16-J.Crawshaw.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the DEN 20 (Q4 2:44) — (2:44) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 13-K.Allen for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN [15-N.Bonitto].; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q4 2:37) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the DEN 25 (Q4 0:05) — (:05) 11-C.Dicker 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal (Q4 0:00) — END GAME.

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 2:44) — (2:44) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 13-K.Allen for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN [15-N.Bonitto]. [WPA +19.1% · EPA +3.05]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:05) — (:05) 11-C.Dicker 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott. [WPA +18.2% · EPA +0.61]
Denver Broncos (Q2 0:46) — (:46) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass deep left to 14-C.Sutton for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.2% · EPA +6.64]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 3:49) — (3:49) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 8-O.Hampton to DEN 24 for 22 yards (29-J.McMillian). FUMBLES (29-J.McMillian), ball out of bounds at DEN 24. [WPA +12.7% · EPA +1.72]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 13:29) — (13:29) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 1-Q.Johnston to DEN 15 for 37 yards (9-T.Hufanga). [WPA +12.4% · EPA +3.55]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Denver Broncos (Q2 0:46) — (:46) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass deep left to 14-C.Sutton for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.2% · EPA +6.64]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 13:40) — 3-W.Lutz kicks 64 yards from DEN 35 to LAC 1. 12-D.Davis to LAC 28 for 27 yards (52-J.Elliss). FUMBLES (52-J.Elliss), RECOVERED by DEN-34-J.Skinner at LAC 30. ** Injury Update: LAC-12-D.Davis has retu [WPA -12.3% · EPA -5.96]
Denver Broncos (Q4 14:21) — (14:21) 10-B.Nix pass short middle to 14-C.Sutton to LAC 10 for 22 yards (32-A.Gilman). PENALTY on LAC-32-A.Gilman, Face Mask, 5 yards, enforced at LAC 10. [WPA +10.2% · EPA +3.67]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 13:29) — (13:29) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 1-Q.Johnston to DEN 15 for 37 yards (9-T.Hufanga). [WPA +12.4% · EPA +3.55]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 11:57 · DEN 13 · Score 0-3
(11:57) 11-C.Dicker 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 1:56 · DEN 3 · Score 0-9
(1:56) (Shotgun) 8-O.Hampton right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 1:53 · DEN 15 · Score 0-10
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 0:46 · LAC 52 · Score 6-10
(:46) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass deep left to 14-C.Sutton for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos TD (+7) — Q2 0:38 · LAC 15 · Score 7-10
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-16-J.Crawshaw.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 13:49 · LAC 19 · Score 13-10
(13:49) (Shotgun) 27-J.Dobbins left end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 13:40 · LAC 15 · Score 14-10
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-16-J.Crawshaw.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 12:06 · LAC 24 · Score 17-10
(12:06) 3-W.Lutz 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-16-J.Crawshaw.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 5:38 · DEN 6 · Score 17-13
(5:38) 11-C.Dicker 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 12:24 · LAC 8 · Score 20-13
(12:24) 3-W.Lutz 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-16-J.Crawshaw.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 2:44 · DEN 20 · Score 20-19
(2:44) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 13-K.Allen for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN [15-N.Bonitto].
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 2:37 · DEN 15 · Score 20-20
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 0:05 · DEN 25 · Score 20-23
(:05) 11-C.Dicker 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 0:00 · Score 20-23
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.
Cameron Sutton (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 2025-09-21?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Denver Broncos 23-20 in Week 3, 2025.

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

Q1: Denver Broncos 0, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q2: Denver Broncos 13, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q3: Denver Broncos 10, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q4: Denver Broncos 3, Los Angeles Chargers 13; Final: Denver Broncos 20, Los Angeles Chargers 23.

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

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — O. Hampton (Q2 1:56) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Sutton (B. Nix pass) (Q2 0:46) Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Dobbins (Q3 13:49) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Allen (J. Herbert pass) (Q4 2:44) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q1 11:57, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — W. Lutz (Q3 12:06, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q3 5:38, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — W. Lutz (Q4 12:24, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q4 0:05, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:00, 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), 48.3% completion, -4.2% CPOE, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.02 total passing EPA. Bo Nix (Denver Broncos), 40.0% completion, -8.0% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -4.50 total passing EPA.

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

Cameron Sutton (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.16 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+6.64 EPA): (:46) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass deep left to 14-C.Sutton for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W

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