Final2023 Week 14

SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA

Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers, Week 14 2023

Denver Broncos

AwayWon

24

Los Angeles Chargers

Home

7

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Broncos737724
Chargers00077

DEN 24LAC 7 Final

  • Passing leader

    Russell Wilson

    DEN · QB

    16.5PPR pts

    21/33, 224 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Austin Ekeler

    LAC · RB

    21.0PPR pts

    10 ATT, 51 YDS, 1 TD, 5 REC, 49 REC YDS

  • Chargers leader

    Keenan Allen

    LAC · WR

    12.8PPR pts

    6 REC, 68 YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Michael Davis

    LAC

    1 INT, 4 TKL

Broncos 24, Chargers 7: Denver leads from start to finish

Denver led 10–0 at halftime and outscored Los Angeles 14–7 after the break to win 24–7. The Broncos finished with a 322–283 edge in total offense and averaged 4.9 yards per play.

Los Angeles didn't get on the board until the fourth quarter.

The gap showed up everywhere. The Chargers went 0-for-12 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Broncos kept the ball for 33:29.

The two teams meet again in Week 5 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +0.7 yards/play DEN 4.9 · LAC 4.2
  • +1 turnover margin DEN 1 · LAC 2 turnovers
  • +39 total yards DEN 322 · LAC 283

Game Highlights

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Why the Broncos Won

Denver won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Broncos vs Chargers
BroncosStatChargers
4.9Yards per play4.2
1Turnovers2
322Total yards283
Other team stats
66Plays67
47%Third-down conversion0%
33:29Time of possession26:31

Scoring Summary

The Broncos scored three touchdowns and one field goal; the Chargers scored one touchdown.

Scoring plays, Broncos vs Chargers
TimeTeamPlayDENLAC
1st quarter
4:55DENJavonte Williams 3-yard TD run Takes leadWil Lutz XP70
2nd quarter
0:05DENWil Lutz 23-yard FG Extends lead100
3rd quarter
5:55DENRussell Wilson → Courtland Sutton, 46-yard TD Extends leadWil Lutz XP170
4th quarter
10:37LACAustin Ekeler 3-yard TD runCameron Dicker XP177
3:11DENRussell Wilson → Adam Trautman, 10-yard TD Extends leadWil Lutz XP247

Fantasy Points: Broncos vs Chargers, Week 14 2023

Fantasy leaders

  1. Austin EkelerLACRB21.0 PTSRB8
  2. Javonte WilliamsDENRB18.1 PTSRB12
  3. Russell WilsonDENQB16.5 PTSQB18
  4. Courtland SuttonDENWR15.2 PTSWR16

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Russell WilsonDENQB16.5QB1821/332242165091.0
Easton StickLACQB5.2QB2813/2417900———78.3
Justin HerbertLACQB2.8QB329/179601———45.2Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Austin EkelerLACRB21.0RB8RB1051175490Start/Sit →
Javonte WilliamsDENRB18.1RB12RB1766143250Start/Sit →
Courtland SuttonDENWR15.2WR16WR———43621Start/Sit →
Keenan AllenLACWR12.8WR26WR———126680Start/Sit →
Quentin JohnstonLACWR12.1WR31WR———43910Start/Sit →
Adam TrautmanDENTE9.9TE15TE———32191Start/Sit →
Samaje PerineDENRB9.4RB31RB28055360Start/Sit →
Gerald EverettLACTE8.9TE21TE———85390
Lucas KrullDENTE4.5TE32TE———11350Start/Sit →
Jaleel McLaughlinDENRB4.2RB47RB52502170Start/Sit →
Jerry JeudyDENWR3.6WR78WR———62160Start/Sit →
Marvin MimsDENWR3.1WR87WR———32110
Lil'Jordan HumphreyDENWR2.2WR92WR———11120Start/Sit →
Donald ParhamLACTE2.1TE43TE———21110
Isaiah SpillerLACRB1.9RB59RB6190————
Alex EricksonLACWR1.9WR98WR———7190
Jalen GuytonLACWR1.8WR101WR———1180
Joshua KelleyLACRB0.6RB73RB360————

Fantasy Usage

Denver Broncos

Snap Share

  1. Courtland SuttonWR50 snaps75%
  2. Adam TrautmanTE46 snaps69%
  3. Javonte WilliamsRB40 snaps60%
  4. Lil'Jordan HumphreyWR38 snaps57%
  5. Jerry JeudyWR38 snaps57%

Target Share29 targets

  1. Jerry Jeudy21%, 6 targets
  2. Samaje Perine17%, 5 targets
  3. Courtland Sutton14%, 4 targets
  4. Javonte Williams14%, 4 targets
  5. Adam Trautman10%, 3 targets
  6. Other24%, 7 targets

Carry Share30 carries

  1. Javonte Williams57%, 17 carries
  2. Russell Wilson20%, 6 carries
  3. Jaleel McLaughlin17%, 5 carries
  4. Samaje Perine7%, 2 carries

Los Angeles Chargers

Snap Share

  1. Keenan AllenWR65 snaps96%
  2. Quentin JohnstonWR60 snaps88%
  3. Austin EkelerRB49 snaps72%
  4. Gerald EverettTE46 snaps68%
  5. Alex EricksonWR45 snaps66%

Target Share41 targets

  1. Keenan Allen29%, 12 targets
  2. Gerald Everett20%, 8 targets
  3. Alex Erickson17%, 7 targets
  4. Austin Ekeler17%, 7 targets
  5. Quentin Johnston10%, 4 targets
  6. Other7%, 3 targets

Carry Share19 carries

  1. Austin Ekeler53%, 10 carries
  2. Isaiah Spiller32%, 6 carries
  3. Joshua Kelley16%, 3 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Keenan AllenLACWR6596%1229%0
Quentin JohnstonLACWR6088%410%0
Courtland SuttonDENWR5075%414%0
Austin EkelerLACRB4972%717%10
Adam TrautmanDENTE4669%310%0
Gerald EverettLACTE4668%820%0
Alex EricksonLACWR4566%717%0
Javonte WilliamsDENRB4060%414%17
Lil'Jordan HumphreyDENWR3857%13%0
Jerry JeudyDENWR3857%621%0
Marvin MimsDENWR2537%310%0
Chris ManhertzDENTE2334%00%0
Jalen GuytonLACWR2232%12%0
Lucas KrullDENTE1725%13%0
Nick VannettLACTE1522%00%0
Donald ParhamLACTE1522%25%0
Samaje PerineDENRB1421%517%2
Jaleel McLaughlinDENRB1319%27%5
Isaiah SpillerLACRB1218%00%6
Brandon JohnsonDENWR1116%00%0
Joshua KelleyLACRB710%00%3
Stephen AndersonLACTE23%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.

  • Biggest overperformer+8.5Courtland Sutton15.2 PTS vs 6.7 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−9.8Alex Erickson1.9 PTS vs 11.7 xFP
  • Highest expected volume20.5 xFPKeenan Allen12.8 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Keenan AllenLAC · WR12.820.5−7.796%29% tgt—100%1229%
Austin EkelerLAC · RB21.017.8+3.272%53% car—01053%717%
Russell WilsonDEN · QB16.517.6−1.1100%33 att—33619%00%
Javonte WilliamsDEN · RB18.117.1+1.060%55% car—01755%413%
Gerald EverettLAC · TE8.913.4−4.568%20% tgt—000%820%
Alex EricksonLAC · WR1.911.7−9.866%17% tgt—000%717%
Easton StickLAC · QB5.210.1−4.954%24 att—2400%00%
Jerry JeudyDEN · WR3.610.0−6.457%20% tgt—000%620%
Samaje PerineDEN · RB9.49.6−0.221%17% tgt—026%517%
Justin HerbertLAC · QB2.87.2−4.446%17 att—1700%00%
Courtland SuttonDEN · WR15.26.7+8.575%13% tgt—000%413%
Quentin JohnstonLAC · WR12.16.7+5.488%10% tgt—000%410%
Jaleel McLaughlinDEN · RB4.26.4−2.219%16% car—0516%27%
Adam TrautmanDEN · TE9.95.0+4.969%10% tgt—000%310%
Marvin Mims Jr.DEN · WR3.15.0−1.937%10% tgt—000%310%
Isaiah SpillerLAC · RB1.93.7−1.818%32% car—0632%00%
Donald Parham Jr.LAC · TE2.13.3−1.222%5% tgt—000%25%
Michael BurtonDEN · RB1.32.3−1.0—3% tgt—013%13%
Joshua KelleyLAC · RB0.61.8−1.210%16% car—0316%00%
Jalen GuytonLAC · WR1.81.7+0.132%2% tgt—000%12%
Lil'Jordan HumphreyDEN · WR2.21.7+0.557%3% tgt—000%13%
Lucas KrullDEN · TE4.51.7+2.825%3% tgt—000%13%

Team totals: Broncos 30 targets and 31 carries; Chargers 41 targets and 19 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 2023 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.61 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Russell Wilson

DEN · QB · 16.5 pts on 17.6 expected

21 of 33 passing for 224 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception; 6 carries for 5 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.6 expected.

Easton Stick

LAC · QB · 5.2 pts on 10.1 expected

13 of 24 passing for 179 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.1 expected.

Javonte Williams

DEN · RB · 18.1 pts on 17.1 expected

4 targets (13% of the team's), 3 catches for 25 yards; 17 carries (55% of the team's) for 66 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.1 expected.

Start/Sit: Javonte Williams →

Jerry Jeudy Unlucky

DEN · WR · 3.6 pts on 10.0 expected

6 targets (20% of the team's), 2 catches for 16 yards.

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

Start/Sit: Jerry Jeudy →

Keenan Allen Unlucky

LAC · WR · 12.8 pts on 20.5 expected

0 of 1 passing for 0 yards; 12 targets (29% of the team's), 6 catches for 68 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 20.5 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Keenan Allen →

Austin Ekeler

LAC · RB · 21.0 pts on 17.8 expected

7 targets (17% of the team's), 5 catches for 49 yards; 10 carries (53% of the team's) for 51 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.8 expected.

Start/Sit: Austin Ekeler →

Alex Erickson Unlucky

LAC · WR · 1.9 pts on 11.7 expected

7 targets (17% of the team's), 1 catch for 9 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 11.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Courtland Sutton Ran hot

DEN · WR · 15.2 pts on 6.7 expected

4 targets (13% of the team's), 3 catches for 62 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 6.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Courtland Sutton →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Denver Broncos

Los Angeles Chargers

  • Stock up: Alex Erickson played 66% of the snaps, up from a 48% season average.
  • Stock up: Quentin Johnston played 88% of the snaps, up from a 55% season average.
  • Stock down: Donald Parham Jr. played 22% of the snaps, down from a 49% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2023 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Broncos defense and Chargers defense
Points allowed toBroncos DChargers D
QBs17.619.0
RBs26.623.2
WRs31.637.3
TEs15.711.7

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

How the Game Swung

Los Angeles opened at 50% win probability and fell below 2% in the third quarter.

Chargers win probability

Chargers win probability by game minuteChargers started at 50%, stood at 15% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 5 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −22Williams 3-yd TD run50% → 28%Q1 4:55
  2. −8Lutz 23-yd FG23% → 15%Q2 0:05
  3. −9Wilson → Sutton, 46-yd TD10% → 2%Q3 5:55
  4. +4Ekeler 3-yd TD run<1% → 4%Q4 10:37

Swing in Chargers win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Broncos vs Chargers
Denver BroncosMeasureLos Angeles Chargers
66Plays67
53%Pass rate72%
6.2Yds / dropback4.3
3.4Yds / carry4.0
8/17Third downs0/12

Efficiency edge Denver ran 1 fewer plays but gained 1.9 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • DEN Jeudy 20% · Perine 17% · Sutton 13%
  • LAC Allen 29% · Everett 20% · Erickson 17%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Broncos vs Chargers
ResultDENLAC
Touchdowns31
Field goals10
Punts75
Turnovers12
Turnovers on downs04

DEN turnover edge: +1

  • The Broncos opened the scoring on their third possession, a 1-play, 3-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 26 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
LACQ1 15:00542:50Punt
DENQ1 12:10100:03Interception
LACQ1 12:07471:20Downs
DENQ1 10:478514:57Punt
LACQ1 5:50330:50Interception
DENQ1 5:00130:05Touchdown
LACQ1 4:554192:25Punt
DENQ1 2:306173:51Punt
LACQ2 13:39542:17Punt
DENQ2 11:226213:12Punt
LACQ2 8:1010534:59Downs
DENQ2 3:113-31:19Punt
LACQ2 1:52330:24Punt
DENQ2 1:2810651:23Field goal
LACQ2 0:05000:05End of half
DENQ3 15:00352:22Punt
LACQ3 12:388384:31Downs
DENQ3 8:074602:12Touchdown
LACQ3 5:55360:58Punt
DENQ3 4:576173:21Punt
LACQ3 1:3611422:41Downs
DENQ4 13:55361:34Punt
LACQ4 12:215941:44Touchdown
DENQ4 10:3713757:26Touchdown
LACQ4 3:11671:27Fumble
DENQ4 1:443-41:44End of game
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 2023 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Broncos vs Chargers
BroncosStatChargers
8-9Record5-12
21.0Points per game20.4
298.4Yards per game329.4
5.0Yards per play5.1
24.3Points allowed per game23.4
370.8Yards allowed per game362.9

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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2023 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Broncos vs Chargers Game FAQ

Who won the 2023 Broncos vs Chargers Week 14 game?

The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 24–7 in Week 14 of the 2023 season. The game was played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, on December 10, 2023. See the Broncos' 2023 schedule.

What was the final score of Broncos vs Chargers?

The final score was Broncos 24, Chargers 7. The Broncos led 10–0 at halftime, and the second half went Broncos 14, Chargers 7.

What happened in the Broncos vs Chargers game?

Denver led 10–0 at halftime and outscored Los Angeles 14–7 after the break to win 24–7. The Broncos finished with a 322–283 edge in total offense and averaged 4.9 yards per play. Austin Ekeler led all players with 5 catches for 49 yards, plus 10 carries for 51 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Chargers committed 2 turnovers, the Broncos 1.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Broncos vs Chargers?

Austin Ekeler led the game with 21.0 PPR fantasy points, the RB8 of Week 14, on 5 catches for 49 yards, plus 10 carries for 51 rushing yards and a touchdown. Javonte Williams was next with 18.1 (RB12). See Austin Ekeler's 2023 game log.

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

Russell Wilson (DEN) led all passers with 21 of 33 for 224 yards, 2 touchdowns and an interception. Javonte Williams (DEN) led in rushing with 17 carries for 66 yards and a touchdown. Quentin Johnston (LAC) led in receiving with 3 catches for 91 yards.

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

Austin Ekeler scored 21.0 points in PPR leagues, 18.5 in half-PPR and 16.0 in standard scoring against the Broncos in Week 14 of the 2023 season, on 5 catches for 49 yards, plus 10 carries for 51 rushing yards and a touchdown. He handled 53% of his team's carries.

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

Courtland Sutton outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 15.2 PPR points on 6.7 xFP (+8.5). Alex Erickson fell furthest short, with 1.9 points on 11.7 xFP (−9.8). 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.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Broncos vs Chargers?

Keenan Allen had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 20.5 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 12.8. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Broncos beat the Chargers?

The Broncos beat the Chargers 24–7 because they averaged 4.9 yards per play to 4.2, won the turnover battle 2–1, and outgained them 322–283.

Which team won the turnover battle in Broncos vs Chargers?

The Broncos won the turnover battle 2–1: the Chargers gave the ball away 2 times and the Broncos 1 time. The Broncos won the game.

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 14 of 2023, they last met in the 2022 season on January 8, 2023, when the Broncos beat the Chargers 31–28.

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 is the Broncos vs Chargers record since 2021?

The series is tied 5–5 across 10 meetings since the 2021 season, including this game.