The Denver Broncos defeated the San Diego Chargers 28-20 in a football game on November 10, 2013. The Broncos led 7-0 after a 74-yard touchdown by tight end Julius Thomas in the first quarter and extended their lead to 21-6 by halftime. In the third quarter, the Chargers scored on a touchdown by running back Ryan Mathews but the Broncos maintained a 28-13 lead going into the fourth quarter and held on for the victory.