Game story
In Week 1 of the 2015 NFL season on 2015-09-13, the Denver Broncos took care of business against the Baltimore Ravens, pulling away with a 19–13 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Manning (Denver Broncos) paced the passing game, with -10.84 total EPA, and -7.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, E. Sanders (Denver Broncos) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.65 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-30.2% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Baltimore Ravens changed the game: (:22) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Talib at DEN 49. 21-A.Talib for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Denver Broncos | 6 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 19 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 E. Sanders · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.65 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 2 D. Thomas · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.43 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 3 M. Brown · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.37 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 4 M. Williams · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.33 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 5 K. Juszczyk · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.13 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
- 6 J. Allen · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · -0.00 total EPA · 9 snaps · -0.00 EPA/play
- 7 P. Manning · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +0.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.00 EPA/play
- 8 O. Daniels · Denver Broncos · Receiving · -0.25 total EPA · 2 snaps · -0.12 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
E. Sanders — DEN · Receiving
E. Sanders posted the highest total EPA (+4.65) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Denver Broncos's efficiency. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.83 EPA) came from Baltimore Ravens: (:22) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Talib at DEN 49. 21-A.Talib for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Smith
- Denver Broncos — A. Talib
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — B. McManus
- Denver Broncos — B. McManus
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker
- Denver Broncos — B. McManus
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker
- Denver Broncos — B. McManus
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 6–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the BAL 38 (Q1 50:21) — (5:21) 8-B.McManus 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the BAL 38 (Q1 46:31) — (1:31) 8-B.McManus 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the DEN 34 (Q2 36:47) — (6:47) 9-J.Tucker 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the BAL 25 (Q2 30:14) — (:14) 8-B.McManus 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–7. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 80 (Q3 29:13); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q3 29:04) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the DEN 25 (Q3 24:37) — (9:37) 9-J.Tucker 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 55 (Q3 15:22); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q3 15:10) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the BAL 15 (Q4 3:00) — (3:00) 8-B.McManus 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 15:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Talib at DEN 49. 21-A.Talib for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle intended for 80-C.Gillmore INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Stewart (30-D.Bruton) at DEN 0. Touchback (14-M.Brown).
- Denver Broncos (Q3 29:13) — (14:13) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 11-J.Norwood INTERCEPTED by 22-J.Smith [24-K.Arrington] at DEN 24. 22-J.Smith for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 1:10) — (1:10) (Shotgun) 29-J.Forsett right end pushed ob at DEN 19 for 20 yards (26-D.Stewart).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 1:49) — (1:49) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 80-C.Gillmore to DEN 47 for 14 yards (30-D.Bruton).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 15:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Talib at DEN 49. 21-A.Talib for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 29:13) — (14:13) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 11-J.Norwood INTERCEPTED by 22-J.Smith [24-K.Arrington] at DEN 24. 22-J.Smith for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle intended for 80-C.Gillmore INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Stewart (30-D.Bruton) at DEN 0. Touchback (14-M.Brown).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 1:49) — (1:49) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 80-C.Gillmore to DEN 47 for 14 yards (30-D.Bruton).
Quarterback report card
P.Manning led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- P.Manning (Denver Broncos) · 45 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · -7.4% CPOE · -0.24 EPA/play · -10.84 total EPA
- J.Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 35 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · -8.1% CPOE · -0.48 EPA/play · -16.65 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Baltimore Ravens | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.188 | -0.105 |
| Offensive success rate | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.476 | -0.241 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.190 | -0.201 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.105 | +0.188 |
| Defensive success rate | 65.2% | 66.2% |
By the numbers
Denver Broncos held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.10 vs -0.19), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, -13.93 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Denver Broncos: 12 drives, -9.63 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Denver Broncos leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- E. Sanders (Denver Broncos) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- P. Manning (DEN) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- J. Flacco (BAL) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 50:21 · BAL 38 · Score 0-3
(5:21) 8-B.McManus 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 46:31 · BAL 38 · Score 0-6
(1:31) 8-B.McManus 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 36:47 · DEN 34 · Score 3-6
(6:47) 9-J.Tucker 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 30:14 · BAL 25 · Score 3-9
(:14) 8-B.McManus 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 29:13 · BAL 80 · Score 9-9
(14:13) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 11-J.Norwood INTERCEPTED by 22-J.Smith [24-K.Arrington] at DEN 24. 22-J.Smith for 24 yards, TOUCHDOW - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 29:04 · DEN 15 · Score 10-9
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 24:37 · DEN 25 · Score 13-9
(9:37) 9-J.Tucker 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 15:22 · DEN 55 · Score 13-15
(:22) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Talib at DEN 49. 21-A.Talib for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 15:10 · BAL 15 · Score 13-16
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 3:00 · BAL 15 · Score 13-19
(3:00) 8-B.McManus 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Denver Broncos?
The Denver Broncos beat the Baltimore Ravens 19-13 in Week 1, 2015 on 2015-09-13.
What was the final score of Baltimore Ravens vs Denver Broncos?
The final score was Baltimore Ravens 13, Denver Broncos 19 (BAL 13-19 DEN) in Week 1, 2015 on 2015-09-13.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: Baltimore Ravens 0, Denver Broncos 6; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 3, Denver Broncos 3; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 10, Denver Broncos 7; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 0, Denver Broncos 3; Final: Baltimore Ravens 13, Denver Broncos 19.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Denver Broncos?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Smith (Q3 29:13) Denver Broncos touchdown — A. Talib (Q3 15:22) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q1 50:21, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q1 46:31, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 36:47, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q2 30:14, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q3 24:37, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q4 3:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs Denver Broncos?
P. Manning (Denver Broncos), 53.3% completion, -7.4% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -10.84 total passing EPA. J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 51.4% completion, -8.1% CPOE, -0.48 EPA per dropback, -16.65 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Baltimore Ravens vs Denver Broncos?
E. Sanders (Denver Broncos) led the game in total EPA with +4.65 on receiving plays. across 12 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.83 EPA): (:22) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Talib at DEN 49. 21-A.Talib for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -30.2%.
Was Baltimore Ravens vs Denver Broncos a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Denver Broncos won 19-13 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Now 0-1 L
Denver Broncos
Now 1-0 W
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