Final2023 Week 17

Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO

Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos, Week 17 2023

Los Angeles Chargers

Away

9

Denver Broncos

HomeWon

16

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Chargers03339
Broncos3100316

LAC 9DEN 16 Final

  • Passing leader

    Jarrett Stidham

    DEN · QB

    13.6PPR pts

    20/32, 224 YDS, 1 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Alex Erickson

    LAC · WR

    16.8PPR pts

    7 REC, 98 YDS

  • Chargers leader

    Easton Stick

    LAC · QB

    11.9PPR pts

    24/38, 220 YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Derwin James Jr.

    LAC

    1 SACK, 12 TKL

Broncos 16, Chargers 9: Denver beats Los Angeles

Denver led 13–3 at halftime and won 16–9, though Los Angeles took the second half 6–3. The Broncos finished with a narrow 313–301 edge in total offense.

The Chargers went 2-for-11 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Broncos kept the ball for 33:46 and finished without a giveaway.

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

  • +1 turnover margin DEN 0 turnovers
  • +12 total yards DEN 313 · LAC 301
  • +23% third-down rate DEN 41% · LAC 18%

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Broncos Won

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

Team stats comparison, Chargers vs Broncos
ChargersStatBroncos
1Turnovers0
301Total yards313
18%Third-down conversion41%
Other team stats
4.8Yards per play4.7
63Plays67
26:14Time of possession33:46

Scoring Summary

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

Scoring plays, Chargers vs Broncos
TimeTeamPlayLACDEN
1st quarter
3:55DENWil Lutz 32-yard FG Takes lead03
2nd quarter
9:43LACCameron Dicker 36-yard FG Ties game33
6:37DENJarrett Stidham → Lil'Jordan Humphrey, 54-yard TD Takes leadWil Lutz XP310
1:53DENWil Lutz 43-yard FG Extends lead313
3rd quarter
6:20LACCameron Dicker 50-yard FG613
4th quarter
11:19DENWil Lutz 20-yard FG Extends lead616
1:17LACCameron Dicker 52-yard FG916

Fantasy Points: Chargers vs Broncos, Week 17 2023

Fantasy leaders

  1. Alex EricksonLACWR16.8 PTSWR19
  2. Lil'Jordan HumphreyDENWR14.9 PTSWR26
  3. Jarrett StidhamDENQB13.6 PTSQB21
  4. Easton StickLACQB11.9 PTSQB26

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Jarrett StidhamDENQB13.6QB2120/322241066093.8Start/Sit →
Easton StickLACQB11.9QB2624/3822000531078.8

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Alex EricksonLACWR16.8WR19WR———87980
Lil'Jordan HumphreyDENWR14.9WR26WR———42691Start/Sit →
Jaleel McLaughlinDENRB9.2RB32RB844033180Start/Sit →
Javonte WilliamsDENRB8.8RB37RB1541033170Start/Sit →
Jerry JeudyDENWR8.4WR47WR———63540Start/Sit →
Gerald EverettLACTE7.7TE20TE16094310
Keelan DossLACWR7.5WR51WR———85250
Brandon JohnsonDENWR6.7WR57WR———64270
Quentin JohnstonLACWR5.9WR62WR———63290Start/Sit →
Samaje PerineDENRB4.6RB53RB410022160Start/Sit →
Stone SmarttLACTE4.3TE35TE———22230Start/Sit →
Austin EkelerLACRB4.0RB56RB134602140Start/Sit →
Lucas KrullDENTE3.4TE41TE———22140Start/Sit →
Isaiah SpillerLACRB2.9RB61RB1-1022100
Adam TrautmanDENTE1.9TE48TE———2190Start/Sit →
Joshua KelleyLACRB0.2RB75RB220————
Derius DavisLACWR0.2WR107WR120————Start/Sit →
Phillip DorsettDENWR0.0—WR———2000

Fantasy Usage

Los Angeles Chargers

Snap Share

  1. Alex EricksonWR61 snaps94%
  2. Quentin JohnstonWR59 snaps91%
  3. Keelan DossWR49 snaps75%
  4. Austin EkelerRB47 snaps72%
  5. Gerald EverettTE45 snaps69%

Target Share37 targets

  1. Gerald Everett24%, 9 targets
  2. Alex Erickson22%, 8 targets
  3. Keelan Doss22%, 8 targets
  4. Quentin Johnston16%, 6 targets
  5. Austin Ekeler5%, 2 targets
  6. Other11%, 4 targets

Carry Share23 carries

  1. Austin Ekeler57%, 13 carries
  2. Easton Stick22%, 5 carries
  3. Joshua Kelley9%, 2 carries
  4. Gerald Everett4%, 1 carries
  5. Isaiah Spiller4%, 1 carries
  6. Other4%, 1 carries

Denver Broncos

Snap Share

  1. Brandon JohnsonWR58 snaps84%
  2. Lil'Jordan HumphreyWR45 snaps65%
  3. Adam TrautmanTE34 snaps49%
  4. Jerry JeudyWR33 snaps48%
  5. Javonte WilliamsRB31 snaps45%

Target Share30 targets

  1. Jerry Jeudy20%, 6 targets
  2. Brandon Johnson20%, 6 targets
  3. Lil'Jordan Humphrey13%, 4 targets
  4. Javonte Williams10%, 3 targets
  5. Jaleel McLaughlin10%, 3 targets
  6. Other27%, 8 targets

Carry Share33 carries

  1. Javonte Williams45%, 15 carries
  2. Jaleel McLaughlin24%, 8 carries
  3. Jarrett Stidham18%, 6 carries
  4. Samaje Perine12%, 4 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Alex EricksonLACWR6194%822%0
Quentin JohnstonLACWR5991%616%0
Brandon JohnsonDENWR5884%620%0
Keelan DossLACWR4975%822%0
Austin EkelerLACRB4772%25%13
Gerald EverettLACTE4569%924%1
Lil'Jordan HumphreyDENWR4565%413%0
Adam TrautmanDENTE3449%27%0
Jerry JeudyDENWR3348%620%0
Javonte WilliamsDENRB3145%310%15
Phillip DorsettDENWR2841%27%0
Chris ManhertzDENTE2841%00%0
Lucas KrullDENTE2333%27%0
Stone SmarttLACTE1929%25%0
Jaleel McLaughlinDENRB1928%310%8
Samaje PerineDENRB1725%27%4
Derius DavisLACWR1320%00%1
Isaiah SpillerLACRB1218%25%1
Nick VannettLACTE1117%00%0
Joshua KelleyLACRB69%00%2
Jalen GuytonLACWR35%00%0
Nate AdkinsDENTE34%00%0
Michael BandyDENWR23%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+8.2Lil'Jordan Humphrey14.9 PTS vs 6.7 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−7.9Gerald Everett7.7 PTS vs 15.6 xFP
  • Highest expected volume19.1 xFPEaston Stick11.9 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Easton StickLAC · QB11.919.1−7.2100%38 att—38521%00%
Jarrett StidhamDEN · QB13.617.1−3.5100%32 att—32618%00%
Gerald EverettLAC · TE7.715.6−7.969%24% tgt—014%924%
Javonte WilliamsDEN · RB8.814.2−5.445%45% car—01545%310%
Alex EricksonLAC · WR16.813.4+3.494%22% tgt—000%822%
Keelan DossLAC · WR7.513.4−5.975%22% tgt—000%822%
Austin EkelerLAC · RB4.011.3−7.372%54% car—01354%25%
Brandon JohnsonDEN · —6.710.0−3.384%20% tgt—000%620%
Jerry JeudyDEN · WR8.410.0−1.648%20% tgt—000%620%
Quentin JohnstonLAC · WR5.910.0−4.191%16% tgt—000%616%
Jaleel McLaughlinDEN · RB9.29.9−0.728%24% car—0824%310%
Lil'Jordan HumphreyDEN · WR14.96.7+8.265%13% tgt—000%413%
Samaje PerineDEN · RB4.65.8−1.225%12% car—0412%27%
Isaiah SpillerLAC · RB2.94.0−1.118%5% tgt—014%25%
Adam TrautmanDEN · TE1.93.3−1.449%7% tgt—000%27%
Lucas KrullDEN · TE3.43.3+0.133%7% tgt—000%27%
Phillip Dorsett IIDEN · WR0.03.3−3.341%7% tgt—000%27%
Stone SmarttLAC · TE4.33.3+1.029%5% tgt—000%25%
Joshua KelleyLAC · RB0.21.2−1.09%8% car—028%00%
Derius DavisLAC · WR0.20.6−0.420%4% car—014%00%
Nick NiemannLAC · —0.00.6−0.6—4% car—014%00%

Team totals: Chargers 37 targets and 24 carries; Broncos 30 targets and 33 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

Easton Stick Unlucky

LAC · QB · 11.9 pts on 19.1 expected

24 of 38 passing for 220 yards; 5 carries for 31 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 19.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Gerald Everett Unlucky

LAC · TE · 7.7 pts on 15.6 expected

9 targets (24% of the team's), 4 catches for 31 yards; 1 carry (4% of the team's) for 6 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Alex Erickson

LAC · WR · 16.8 pts on 13.4 expected

8 targets (22% of the team's), 7 catches for 98 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.4 expected.

Javonte Williams Unlucky

DEN · RB · 8.8 pts on 14.2 expected

3 targets (10% of the team's), 3 catches for 17 yards; 15 carries (45% of the team's) for 41 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 14.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Javonte Williams →

Brandon Johnson

DEN · — · 6.7 pts on 10.0 expected

6 targets (20% of the team's), 4 catches for 27 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.0 expected.

Keelan Doss Unlucky

LAC · WR · 7.5 pts on 13.4 expected

8 targets (22% of the team's), 5 catches for 25 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 13.4 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Austin Ekeler Unlucky

LAC · RB · 4.0 pts on 11.3 expected

2 targets (5% of the team's), 1 catch for 4 yards; 13 carries (54% of the team's) for 46 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 11.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Austin Ekeler →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Los Angeles Chargers

  • Stock up: Alex Erickson played 94% of the snaps, up from a 53% season average.
  • Stock up: Keelan Doss played 75% of the snaps, up from a 10% season average.
  • Stock up: Quentin Johnston played 91% of the snaps, up from a 62% season average.

Denver Broncos

  • Stock up: Brandon Johnson played 84% of the snaps, up from a 38% season average.
  • Stock up: Lil'Jordan Humphrey played 65% of the snaps, up from a 37% season average.
  • Stock up: Phillip Dorsett II played 41% of the snaps, up from a 9% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

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

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Chargers defense and Broncos defense
Points allowed toChargers DBroncos D
QBs19.017.6
RBs23.226.6
WRs37.331.6
TEs11.715.7

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

How the Game Swung

Denver opened at 50% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.

Broncos win probability

Broncos win probability by game minuteBroncos started at 50%, stood at 85% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 7 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +10Lutz 32-yd FG50% → 60%Q1 3:55
  2. −11Dicker 36-yd FG61% → 50%Q2 9:43
  3. +25Stidham → Humphrey, 54-yd TD50% → 75%Q2 6:37
  4. +8Lutz 43-yd FG76% → 85%Q2 1:53
  5. −9Dicker 50-yd FG89% → 81%Q3 6:20

Swing in Broncos win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Chargers vs Broncos
Los Angeles ChargersMeasureDenver Broncos
63Plays67
62%Pass rate51%
5.5Yds / dropback6.2
3.6Yds / carry3.1
2/11Third downs7/17

Efficiency edge Denver ran 4 more plays and gained 0.7 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • LAC Everett 24% · Erickson 22% · Doss 22%
  • DEN Johnson 20% · Jeudy 20% · Humphrey 13%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Chargers vs Broncos
ResultLACDEN
Touchdowns01
Field goals33
Punts45
Turnovers10
Turnovers on downs10
Missed field goals11

DEN turnover edge: +1

  • The Broncos opened the scoring on their second possession, a 11-play, 53-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
  • The Broncos drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to five minutes.
All 21 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
LACQ1 15:00381:09Punt
DENQ1 13:516142:30Punt
LACQ1 11:21341:37Punt
DENQ1 9:4411535:49Field goal
LACQ1 3:555261:41Punt
DENQ1 2:14863:59Punt
LACQ2 13:158423:32Field goal
DENQ2 9:436753:06Touchdown
LACQ2 6:376173:46Downs
DENQ2 2:516170:58Field goal
LACQ2 1:537231:29Punt
DENQ2 0:244550:24Missed FG
DENQ3 15:006204:13Punt
LACQ3 10:479584:27Field goal
DENQ3 6:208214:36Punt
LACQ3 1:445261:51Fumble
DENQ4 14:537363:34Field goal
LACQ4 11:1912435:00Missed FG
DENQ4 6:197113:20Punt
LACQ4 2:599461:42Field goal
DENQ4 1:172-21:17End 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.

Chargers vs Broncos Head-to-Head

The Chargers and Broncos 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 Chargers win
41–32007
Largest Broncos win
38–31997

Since 2021

5–5 Series tied

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

Oldest to newest. C = Chargers win, B = Broncos 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, Chargers vs Broncos
ChargersStatBroncos
5-12Record8-9
20.4Points per game21.0
329.4Yards per game298.4
5.1Yards per play5.0
23.4Points allowed per game24.3
362.9Yards allowed per game370.8

Chargers vs Broncos 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

Chargers vs Broncos Game FAQ

Who won the 2023 Chargers vs Broncos Week 17 game?

The Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 16–9 in Week 17 of the 2023 season. The game was played at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, on December 31, 2023. See the Broncos' 2023 schedule.

What was the final score of Chargers vs Broncos?

The final score was Broncos 16, Chargers 9. The Broncos led 13–3 at halftime, and the second half went Chargers 6, Broncos 3.

What happened in the Chargers vs Broncos game?

Denver led 13–3 at halftime and won 16–9, though Los Angeles took the second half 6–3. The Broncos finished with a narrow 313–301 edge in total offense. Alex Erickson led all players with 7 catches for 98 yards. The Chargers committed 1 turnover, the Broncos none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Chargers vs Broncos?

Alex Erickson led the game with 16.8 PPR fantasy points, the WR19 of Week 17, on 7 catches for 98 yards. Lil'Jordan Humphrey was next with 14.9 (WR26).

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

Jarrett Stidham (DEN) led all passers with 20 of 32 for 224 yards and a touchdown. Austin Ekeler (LAC) led in rushing with 13 carries for 46 yards. Alex Erickson (LAC) led in receiving with 7 catches for 98 yards.

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

Lil'Jordan Humphrey outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 14.9 PPR points on 6.7 xFP (+8.2). Gerald Everett fell furthest short, with 7.7 points on 15.6 xFP (−7.9). 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 Chargers vs Broncos?

Easton Stick had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 19.1 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 11.9. 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 16–9 because they won the turnover battle 1–0 and outgained them 313–301.

Which team won the turnover battle in Chargers vs Broncos?

The Broncos won the turnover battle 1–0: the Chargers gave the ball away 1 time and the Broncos not at all. The Broncos won the game.

What is the all-time Chargers vs Broncos 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 Chargers and Broncos last play before this game?

Before Week 17 of 2023, they last met in the 2023 season on December 10, 2023, when the Broncos beat the Chargers 24–7.

Have the Chargers and Broncos met in the playoffs?

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

What is the Chargers vs Broncos record since 2021?

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