⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Broncos fell 8 points behind the pace we expected in the third quarter, then it evened out by full time.
Where it moved
▲ LAC better than we expected
▼ DEN better than we expected
The third quarter was where it moved most, 14 points better than our numbers for the Chargers.
Every score
- Q1 6:53
TDJ.Dobbins ran it in from 2 yards0-7 - Q2 12:36
PATExtra point3-7 - Q2 8:18FGC.Dicker from 42 yards3-7
- Q2 1:48FGW.Lutz from 34 yards3-10
- Q3 5:32TDJ.Herbert to H.Rucci, 7 yards10-10
- Q3 0:57TDK.Vidal ran it in from 42 yards17-10
- Q4 8:53TDB.Nix to C.Sutton, 5 yards17-17
- Q4 5:07FGW.Lutz from 19 yards17-20
- Q4 1:08FGW.Lutz from 36 yards17-23
⚖️What decided it
Why the Broncos won, and why the Chargers did not.
From the game
- Won the turnovers, took it away three times and gave it up once
- Got to the quarterback five times
- Flagged 9 times for 93 yards
- Could not stay on the field, one of twelve on third down to five of fourteen
Key battles
🏈Good plays, bad plays
The plays that went each side's way, and the ones each side did to itself.
Chargers
Good plays
- FUMBLE
T.Tuipulotu recovered a fumble at the DEN 42
Q3 1:15 · LAC 10-10 DEN
- TOUCHDOWN
K.Vidal, 42 yards
Q3 0:57 · LAC 17-10 DEN
- 3RD DOWN
J.Herbert for 23 yards on 3rd & 7
Q3 6:52 · LAC 3-10 DEN
Bad plays
- FUMBLE
Lost a fumble at the LAC 23
Q4 8:06 · LAC 17-17 DEN
- 4TH DOWN
Turned it over on 4th & 1 at the LAC 41
Q4 10:33 · LAC 17-10 DEN
- INTERCEPTION
J.Herbert picked off by B.Jones at the LAC 34
Q4 3:26 · LAC 17-20 DEN
Broncos
Good plays
- FUMBLE
Q.Robinson recovered a fumble at the LAC 23
Q4 8:06 · LAC 17-17 DEN
- 4TH DOWN
Stopped them on 4th & 1 at the LAC 41
Q4 10:33 · LAC 17-10 DEN
- INTERCEPTION
B.Jones picked off J.Herbert at the LAC 34
Q4 3:26 · LAC 17-20 DEN
Bad plays
- FUMBLE
Lost a fumble at the DEN 42
Q3 1:15 · LAC 10-10 DEN
- MISSED FG
W.Lutz missed from 42 yards
Q4 12:08 · LAC 17-10 DEN
📊The numbers
| LAC | DEN | |
|---|---|---|
| 237 | Total yards | 224 |
| 3.8 | Yards per play | 3.9 |
| -0.30 | Points added per play | -0.27 |
| 82 | Passing yards | 118 |
| 155 | Rushing yards | 106 |
| 14 | First downs | 18 |
| 36% | Third downs converted | 8% |
| 100% | Red zone trips scored | 40% |
| 5 | Big plays | 3 |
| 3 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 5 | Sacks taken | 1 |
| 93 | Penalty yards | 40 |
| 30:53 | Time with the ball | 29:07 |
