Final/OT2022 Week 6

SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA

Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers, Week 6 2022

Denver Broncos

Away

16

Los Angeles Chargers

HomeWon

19

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4OTFinal
Broncos10303016
Chargers01033319

DEN 16LAC 19 Final/OT

  • Passing leader

    Justin Herbert

    LAC · QB

    9.4PPR pts

    37/57, 238 YDS, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Austin Ekeler

    LAC · RB

    24.3PPR pts

    14 ATT, 36 YDS, 1 TD, 10 REC, 47 REC YDS

  • Broncos leader

    Russell Wilson

    DEN · QB

    13.8PPR pts

    15/28, 188 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Baron Browning

    DEN

    1 INT, 1 SACK, 3 TKL

Chargers 19, Broncos 16: Los Angeles wins it in overtime

Los Angeles trailed 13–10 at halftime, regulation ended 16–16, and the Chargers won it 19–16 in overtime. The Chargers finished with a 297–258 edge in total offense.

The Broncos went 4-for-14 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Chargers kept the ball for 38:49.

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Key advantages

  • +39 total yards LAC 297 · DEN 258
  • +21% third-down rate LAC 50% · DEN 29%
  • +10:16 time of possession LAC 38:49 · DEN 28:33

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Chargers Won

Los Angeles won the third-down and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Broncos vs Chargers
BroncosStatChargers
258Total yards297
29%Third-down conversion50%
28:33Time of possession38:49
Other team stats
4.7Yards per play3.6
55Plays83
1Turnovers1

Scoring Summary

The Chargers scored one touchdown and four field goals; the Broncos scored one touchdown and three field goals.

Scoring plays, Broncos vs Chargers
TimeTeamPlayDENLAC
1st quarter
7:20DENBrandon McManus 51-yard FG Takes lead30
1:49DENRussell Wilson → Greg Dulcich, 39-yard TD Extends leadBrandon McManus XP100
2nd quarter
9:09LACAustin Ekeler 6-yard TD runDustin Hopkins XP107
0:53LACDustin Hopkins 37-yard FG Ties game1010
0:05DENBrandon McManus 27-yard FG Takes lead1310
3rd quarter
9:08LACDustin Hopkins 31-yard FG Ties game1313
4th quarter
8:21DENBrandon McManus 48-yard FG Takes lead1613
3:58LACDustin Hopkins 35-yard FG Ties game1616
Overtime
2:38LACDustin Hopkins 39-yard FG Game winner1619

Fantasy Points: Broncos vs Chargers, Week 6 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. Austin EkelerLACRB24.3 PTSRB3
  2. Joshua PalmerLACWR15.7 PTSWR20
  3. Russell WilsonDENQB13.8 PTSQB15
  4. Greg DulcichDENTE12.4 PTSTE11

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Justin HerbertLACQB9.4QB2437/572380129066.3Start/Sit →
Russell WilsonDENQB13.8QB1515/2818810423086.6

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Austin EkelerLACRB24.3RB3RB143611610470Start/Sit →
Joshua PalmerLACWR15.7WR20WR———129570Start/Sit →
Greg DulcichDENTE12.4TE11TE———32441Start/Sit →
Jerry JeudyDENWR8.4WR44WR———73540Start/Sit →
Donald ParhamLACTE8.3TE18TE———33530
Gerald EverettLACTE7.9TE21TE———75290
Latavius MurrayDENRB7.4RB26RB1566011-20
Sony MichelLACRB7.2RB29RB828033140
KJ HamlerDENWR6.4WR52WR———32440
DeAndre CarterLACWR4.7WR58WR———53170
Mike WilliamsLACWR3.7WR66WR———62170
Courtland SuttonDENWR3.4WR69WR———32140Start/Sit →
Eric TomlinsonDENTE2.6TE42TE———11160
Kendall HintonDENWR1.8WR86WR———1180
Andrew BeckDENRB1.7RB54RB———1170
Mike BooneDENRB1.4RB58RB1104130
Michael BandyLACWR1.4WR92WR———2140
Zander HorvathLACRB1.0RB60RB———1100
Melvin GordonDENRB0.8RB61RB380————
Montrell WashingtonDENWR-1.0—WR———1100

Fantasy Usage

Denver Broncos

Snap Share

  1. Courtland SuttonWR58 snaps100%
  2. Jerry JeudyWR53 snaps91%
  3. Greg DulcichTE41 snaps71%
  4. KJ HamlerWR33 snaps57%
  5. Latavius MurrayRB27 snaps47%

Target Share25 targets

  1. Jerry Jeudy28%, 7 targets
  2. Mike Boone16%, 4 targets
  3. Courtland Sutton12%, 3 targets
  4. KJ Hamler12%, 3 targets
  5. Greg Dulcich12%, 3 targets
  6. Other20%, 5 targets

Carry Share23 carries

  1. Latavius Murray65%, 15 carries
  2. Russell Wilson17%, 4 carries
  3. Melvin Gordon13%, 3 carries
  4. Mike Boone4%, 1 carries

Los Angeles Chargers

Snap Share

  1. Mike WilliamsWR87 snaps94%
  2. Joshua PalmerWR81 snaps87%
  3. DeAndre CarterWR68 snaps73%
  4. Austin EkelerRB61 snaps66%
  5. Gerald EverettTE51 snaps55%

Target Share55 targets

  1. Austin Ekeler29%, 16 targets
  2. Joshua Palmer22%, 12 targets
  3. Gerald Everett13%, 7 targets
  4. Mike Williams11%, 6 targets
  5. DeAndre Carter9%, 5 targets
  6. Other16%, 9 targets

Carry Share24 carries

  1. Austin Ekeler58%, 14 carries
  2. Sony Michel33%, 8 carries
  3. Justin Herbert8%, 2 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Courtland SuttonDENWR58100%312%0
Mike WilliamsLACWR8794%611%0
Jerry JeudyDENWR5391%728%0
Joshua PalmerLACWR8187%1222%0
DeAndre CarterLACWR6873%59%0
Greg DulcichDENTE4171%312%0
Austin EkelerLACRB6166%1629%14
KJ HamlerDENWR3357%312%0
Gerald EverettLACTE5155%713%0
Latavius MurrayDENRB2747%14%15
Tre' McKittyLACTE3942%00%0
Mike BooneDENRB2136%416%1
Sony MichelLACRB3032%35%8
Eric TomlinsonDENTE1628%14%0
Andrew BeckDENRB1628%14%0
Kendall HintonDENWR1221%14%0
Donald ParhamLACTE1920%35%0
Zander HorvathLACRB1718%12%0
Melvin GordonDENRB916%00%3
Jason MooreLACWR55%00%0
Michael BandyLACWR55%24%0
Montrell WashingtonDENWR35%14%0
Joshua KelleyLACRB22%00%0
Eric SaubertDENTE12%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Austin EkelerLAC · RB24.335.7−11.466%58% car—01458%1629%
Justin HerbertLAC · QB9.425.4−16.0100%57 att—5728%00%
Joshua PalmerLAC · WR14.720.0−5.387%22% tgt—000%1222%
Russell WilsonDEN · QB13.814.4−0.6100%28 att—28417%00%
Gerald EverettLAC · TE7.911.7−3.855%13% tgt—000%713%
Jerry JeudyDEN · WR8.411.7−3.391%28% tgt—000%728%
Latavius MurrayDEN · RB7.411.3−3.947%65% car—01565%14%
Sony MichelLAC · RB7.210.1−2.932%33% car—0833%35%
Mike WilliamsLAC · —3.710.0−6.394%11% tgt—000%611%
DeAndre CarterLAC · WR4.78.3−3.673%9% tgt—000%59%
Mike BooneDEN · RB1.47.3−5.936%16% tgt—014%416%
Courtland SuttonDEN · WR3.45.0−1.6100%12% tgt—000%312%
Donald Parham Jr.LAC · TE8.35.0+3.320%5% tgt—000%35%
Greg DulcichDEN · TE12.45.0+7.471%12% tgt—000%312%
KJ HamlerDEN · WR6.45.0+1.457%12% tgt—000%312%
Michael BandyLAC · WR1.43.3−1.95%4% tgt—000%24%
Melvin Gordon IIIDEN · RB0.81.9−1.116%13% car—0313%00%
Andrew BeckDEN · RB1.71.70.028%4% tgt—000%14%
Eric TomlinsonDEN · TE2.61.7+0.928%4% tgt—000%14%
Kendall HintonDEN · WR1.81.7+0.121%4% tgt—000%14%
Montrell WashingtonDEN · WR-1.01.7−2.75%4% tgt—000%14%
Zander HorvathLAC · RB1.01.7−0.718%2% tgt—000%12%

Team totals: Broncos 25 targets and 23 carries; Chargers 55 targets and 24 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Russell Wilson

DEN · QB · 13.8 pts on 14.4 expected

15 of 28 passing for 188 yards, 1 touchdown; 4 carries for 23 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.4 expected.

Justin Herbert Unlucky

LAC · QB · 9.4 pts on 25.4 expected

37 of 57 passing for 238 yards, 1 interception; 2 carries for 9 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 25.4 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Justin Herbert →

Jerry Jeudy

DEN · WR · 8.4 pts on 11.7 expected

7 targets (28% of the team's), 3 catches for 54 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.7 expected.

Start/Sit: Jerry Jeudy →

Latavius Murray Volume, no payoff

DEN · RB · 7.4 pts on 11.3 expected

1 target (4% of the team's), 1 catch for -2 yards; 15 carries (65% of the team's) for 66 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.3 expected.

Trend: Season high in carries (15).

Austin Ekeler Unlucky

LAC · RB · 24.3 pts on 35.7 expected

16 targets (29% of the team's), 10 catches for 47 yards; 14 carries (58% of the team's) for 36 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 35.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Austin Ekeler →

Joshua Palmer Unlucky

LAC · WR · 14.7 pts on 20.0 expected

12 targets (22% of the team's), 9 catches for 57 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 20.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Joshua Palmer →

Mike Williams Unlucky

LAC · — · 3.7 pts on 10.0 expected

6 targets (11% of the team's), 2 catches for 17 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Mike Boone Unlucky

DEN · RB · 1.4 pts on 7.3 expected

4 targets (16% of the team's), 1 catch for 3 yards; 1 carry (4% of the team's) for 1 yard.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 7.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Denver Broncos

  • Stock up: Jerry Jeudy played 91% of the snaps, up from a 67% season average.
  • Stock up: KJ Hamler played 57% of the snaps, up from a 37% season average.
  • Stock down: Melvin Gordon III played 16% of the snaps, down from a 37% season average.

Los Angeles Chargers

  • Stock up: Sony Michel played 32% of the snaps, up from a 17% season average.
  • Stock down: Donald Parham Jr. played 20% of the snaps, down from a 38% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Broncos defense and Chargers defense
Points allowed toBroncos DChargers D
QBs14.615.7
RBs23.523.9
WRs26.029.0
TEs14.510.6

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Los Angeles opened at 62% win probability and passed 98% in overtime on the way to the win.

Chargers win probability

Chargers win probability by game minuteChargers started at 62%, stood at 46% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 9 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4OT100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −22Wilson → Dulcich, 39-yd TD50% → 28%Q1 1:49
  2. +24Ekeler 6-yd TD run25% → 49%Q2 9:09
  3. −23McManus 48-yd FG54% → 31%Q4 8:21
  4. +32Hopkins 35-yd FG22% → 53%Q4 3:58
  5. +50Hopkins 39-yd FG50% → >99%OT 2:38

Swing in Chargers win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Broncos vs Chargers
Denver BroncosMeasureLos Angeles Chargers
55Plays83
58%Pass rate71%
5.0Yds / dropback3.8
4.3Yds / carry3.0
4/14Third downs11/22

Efficiency edge Los Angeles ran 28 more plays than Denver.

  • Top targets
  • DEN Jeudy 28% · Boone 16% · Sutton 12%
  • LAC Ekeler 29% · Palmer 22% · Everett 13%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Broncos vs Chargers
ResultDENLAC
Touchdowns11
Field goals34
Punts74
Turnovers01
Turnovers on downs02

DEN turnover edge: +1

  • The Broncos opened the scoring on their first possession, a 8-play, 46-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
  • The Chargers drained the clock with three second-half drives of four to six minutes.
All 23 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
LACQ1 15:007362:29Punt
DENQ1 12:318465:11Field goal
LACQ1 7:20351:50Punt
DENQ1 5:307843:41Touchdown
LACQ1 1:4915827:40Touchdown
DENQ2 9:09351:40Punt
LACQ2 7:2914696:36Field goal
DENQ2 0:537660:53Field goal
DENQ3 15:00381:33Punt
LACQ3 13:279604:19Field goal
DENQ3 9:088113:55Punt
LACQ3 5:1311415:18Downs
DENQ4 14:558324:14Punt
LACQ4 10:41100:13Interception
DENQ4 10:28402:07Field goal
LACQ4 8:2110584:23Field goal
DENQ4 3:58492:07Punt
LACQ4 1:517191:51Downs
DENOT 10:00391:38Punt
LACOT 8:223-41:12Punt
DENOT 7:10331:34Punt
LACOT 5:36310:50Punt
LACOT 4:46472:08Field goal
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Broncos vs Chargers Head-to-Head

The Broncos and Chargers first met in 1960 and have played 133 times since. They have been AFC West rivals since 1970.

All-time series
74–58–1Broncos lead, 133 meetings since 1960
Postseason
1–0Broncos won in 2013
Largest Broncos win
38–31997
Largest Chargers win
41–32007

Since 2021

5–5 Series tied

10 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. B = Broncos win, C = Chargers win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 5 Broncos at Chargers Upcoming
  • Week 18 Chargers at Broncos Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Broncos vs Chargers
BroncosStatChargers
5-12Record10-7
16.9Points per game23.0
325.1Yards per game359.3
5.1Yards per play5.3
21.1Points allowed per game22.6
320.0Yards allowed per game346.1

Broncos vs Chargers Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
LAC −4Chargers failed to cover by 1
Total
45.5Under: 35 points scored (by 10.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Chargers24.819−5.8
Broncos20.816−4.8

Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.

Betting Trends

Last 3 meetings: Broncos 2–1 ATS, unders 2–1.

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Denver Broncos

Against the spread
2–4
Over/under
1–5
ATS as favorite
0–3
ATS as underdog
2–1
ATS on the road
1–2

Los Angeles Chargers

Against the spread
4–2
Over/under
3–3
ATS as favorite
3–2
ATS as underdog
1–0
ATS at home
1–2

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Broncos vs Chargers Fantasy Outlook for 2026

Two meetings are left on the 2026 schedule: Week 5 in Los Angeles and Week 18 in Denver. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2022 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Broncos vs Chargers Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 Broncos vs Chargers Week 6 game?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Denver Broncos 19–16 in Week 6 of the 2022 season. The game was played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, on October 17, 2022. See the Chargers' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Broncos vs Chargers?

The final score was Chargers 19, Broncos 16 in overtime. The Broncos led 13–10 at halftime, and the second half went Broncos 3, Chargers 6 before overtime.

What happened in the Broncos vs Chargers game?

Los Angeles trailed 13–10 at halftime, regulation ended 16–16, and the Chargers won it 19–16 in overtime. The Chargers finished with a 297–258 edge in total offense. Austin Ekeler led all players with 10 catches for 47 yards, plus 14 carries for 36 rushing yards and a touchdown.

What was the game-winning score in Broncos vs Chargers?

Dustin Hopkins' 39-yard field goal with 2:38 left in the overtime gave the Chargers a 19–16 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Broncos vs Chargers?

Austin Ekeler led the game with 24.3 PPR fantasy points, the RB3 of Week 6, on 10 catches for 47 yards, plus 14 carries for 36 rushing yards and a touchdown. Joshua Palmer was next with 15.7 (WR20). See Austin Ekeler's 2022 game log.

Who led Broncos vs Chargers in passing, rushing and receiving?

Justin Herbert (LAC) led all passers with 37 of 57 for 238 yards and an interception. Latavius Murray (DEN) led in rushing with 15 carries for 66 yards. Joshua Palmer (LAC) led in receiving with 9 catches for 57 yards.

How many fantasy points did Austin Ekeler score against the Broncos?

Austin Ekeler scored 24.3 points in PPR leagues, 19.3 in half-PPR and 14.3 in standard scoring against the Broncos in Week 6 of the 2022 season, on 10 catches for 47 yards, plus 14 carries for 36 rushing yards and a touchdown. He drew 29% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Broncos vs Chargers?

Greg Dulcich outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 12.4 PPR points on 5.0 xFP (+7.4). Justin Herbert fell furthest short, with 9.4 points on 25.4 xFP (−16.0). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Chargers come back to beat the Broncos?

The Chargers' chances of winning fell as low as 22% in the fourth quarter. Dustin Hopkins' 39-yard field goal in the overtime was the biggest swing of the game. Dustin Hopkins' 39-yard field goal then put them ahead for good.

What is the all-time Broncos vs Chargers record?

The Broncos lead the all-time series 74–58–1 across 133 meetings since 1960, including a 1–0 record in the postseason.

When did the Broncos and Chargers last play before this game?

Before Week 6 of 2022, they last met in the 2021 season on January 2, 2022, when the Chargers beat the Broncos 34–13.

Have the Broncos and Chargers met in the playoffs?

Yes, 1 time, most recently in the 2013 playoffs. The Broncos are 1–0 against the Chargers in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Broncos vs Chargers?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Chargers −4, making the Los Angeles Chargers 4-point favorites, with a closing total of 45.5. That implied about 24.8 points for the Chargers and 20.8 for the Broncos.

Did Broncos vs Chargers go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 45.5, and the teams combined for 35 points, 10.5 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Broncos vs Chargers?

The Broncos covered as 4-point underdogs against the closing line of Chargers −4. The final margin was 3 points.