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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Los Angeles Chargers
1-0 247.88
249.56
 
VS
proj
Denver Broncos
233 0-1
214.33

Los Angeles Chargers overcome multiple busts, top Denver Broncos, 247.88-233.00

Despite two starters putting up goose eggs (Sebastian Joseph-Day and Donald Parham Jr.), Los Angeles Chargers were able to persevere and earn the win, earning a 247.88-233.00 victory over Denver Broncos. Los Angeles Chargers never trailed in this one after earning a 31.6-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind Minkah Fitzpatrick (37 points) and Amon-Ra St. Brown (20.4). Jerry Jeudy (27.2 points) and Russell Wilson (21) led the charge for Denver Broncos in the loss. Los Angeles Chargers (1-0) will look to build on their success against Miami Dolphins, while Denver Broncos (0-1) will attempt to develop some positive momentum against Green Bay Packers.

Matchup Timeline

  Los Angeles Chargers   Denver Broncos

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Fitzpatrick (14 Tackles, 1 Int) scored 37 points against the Bengals in Week 1. His scoring output nearly tripled his 12.4-point projection. Fitzpatrick will face the Patriots next week.
Minkah Fitzpatrick

Top Player Comparison

Los Angeles Chargers
Points
% of total points 247.88
1
Minkah Fitzpatrick
S
37
12.4
14.9%
2
Justin Herbert
QB
33.68
28.69
13.6%
3
Amon-Ra St. Brown
WR
20.4
14
8.2%
4
Foye Oluokun
LB
19
13.98
7.7%
Denver Broncos
Points
% of total points 233
1
Jerry Jeudy
WR
27.2
13.52
11.7%
2
Russell Wilson
QB
21
19.83
9%
3
Bradley Chubb
LB
20
8.77
8.6%
4
Javonte Williams
RB
17.8
14.01
7.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Justin Herbert found Keenan Allen for a 42-yard pass for Los Angeles Chargers. Herbert also lit up the scoreboard with a 23-yard touchdown pass, helping Los Angeles Chargers to a 240.18-57.30 lead.
Monday
Russell Wilson hit Jerry Jeudy for a 67-yard touchdown pass for Denver Broncos.

Points By Position

  Los Angeles Chargers   Denver Broncos

Game Notes

Los Angeles Chargers got the W even though only nine of their 20 starters exceeded their scoring projections.
Despite 11 of their 20 starters exceeding their points projection, Denver Broncos lost.
Los Angeles Chargers won despite having two starters (Sebastian Joseph-Day and Donald Parham Jr.) score zero points.
Los Angeles Chargers emerged victorious despite scoring fewer points than projected, while Denver Broncos exceeded their projection.
The matchup's 14.88-point margin was the closest in the league this week.
Los Angeles Chargers managed to get the win, but failed to cover the 35.23-point projected margin of victory.

Coach Talk

Los Angeles Chargers
Well, we do appreciate the confidence this past week, Los Angeles Chargers. Playing not one, but TWO starters with zero points (Sebastian Joseph-Day and Donald Parham Jr.), while still getting the win... talk about arrogant. We just ask you to please keep that flashy, show-off type of stuff to the early regular season. Do it when the postseason rolls around, and we'll be toast.
Denver Broncos
You can feel good knowing that your generosity did not go unnoticed, Denver Broncos. It takes a true winner to help someone like Los Angeles Chargers succeed this week. Who knows, maybe a time will come when they can return the favor and do you a solid!