Broncos 3–20 Bills: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 12, 2019

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Buffalo Bills?

B. Allen (Denver Broncos), 31.2% completion, -27.2% CPOE, -0.57 EPA per dropback, -18.31 total passing EPA. J. Allen (Buffalo Bills), 51.7% completion, -0.6% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +7.29 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Buffalo Bills?

J. Allen (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.29 total EPA on Passing plays. across 29 snaps. Their top snap (+4.24 EPA): (11:14) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete deep right to 15-J.Brown. Receiver ruled out of end zone on catch. Buffalo challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVE.

Quick answer

Winner: Buffalo Bills
Final score: Buffalo Bills 20–3 Denver Broncos
Halftime: Denver Broncos 0–6 Buffalo Bills at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jonathan Allen
Top passer: Brian Allen
Biggest EPA play: (11:14) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete deep right to 15-J.Brown. Receiver ruled out …
Game date: 2019-11-24

Game summary

The Buffalo Bills beat the Denver Broncos 20–3 on 2019-11-24. Jonathan Allen posted a game-high +7.29 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Denver Broncos	0	0	6	0	0	3
Buffalo Bills	3	3	7	7	0	20

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

DENDenver Broncos

+3DEN 21

+3DEN 5

+3BUF 27

+3DEN 35

DEN 34

BUFBuffalo Bills

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 1:15FG
SHS. Hauschka
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 21
Score
0-3
(1:15) 4-S.Hauschka 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 8:12FG
SHS. Hauschka
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 5
Score
0-6
(8:12) 4-S.Hauschka 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 13:02TD
Cole Beasley
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 18
Score
0-12
(13:02) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 10-C.Beasley for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN [45-A.Johnson]. Caught at DEN 7, slanting slightlly from right.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 12:57XP
SHS. Hauschka
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
0-13
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 7:45FG
Brandon McManus
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 27
Score
3-13
(7:45) 8-B.McManus 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-C.Wadman.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 7:40FG
Brandon McManus
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 35
Score
3-13
8-B.McManus kicks 54 yards from DEN 35 to BUF 11. 18-A.Roberts to BUF 27 for 16 yards (34-W.Parks).
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 11:14TD
Ji'Ayir Brown
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 34
Score
3-19
(11:14) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete deep right to 15-J.Brown. Receiver ruled out of end zone on catch. Buffalo challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 15-J.Brown for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Reception made 7 yds. into end zone.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 11:08XP
SHS. Hauschka
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
3-20
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jonathan Allen · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +7.29 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
2Cole Beasley · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.07 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
3R. Foster · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.13 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.13 EPA/play
4Royce Freeman · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.10 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
5Devin Singletary · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +1.63 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
6R. Foster · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +1.35 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
7Andrew Beck · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
8Ji'Ayir Brown · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +0.93 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Jonathan Allen — BUF · Passing

Jonathan Allen posted the highest total EPA (+7.29) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.25 EPA per play.

Jonathan Allen's top snap (+4.24 EPA): (11:14) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete deep right to 15-J.Brown. Receiver ruled out of end zone on catch. Buffalo challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep rig

Quarterback report card

Brian Allen led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Brian Allen (Denver Broncos) · 32 dropbacks · 31.2% completion · -27.2% CPOE · -0.57 EPA/play · -18.31 total EPA
Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) · 29 dropbacks · 51.7% completion · -0.6% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +7.29 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Denver Broncos	Buffalo Bills
Offensive EPA/play	-0.278	+0.020
Offensive success rate	34.8%	45.2%
Pass EPA/play	-0.572	+0.251
Rush EPA/play	+0.031	-0.043
Defensive EPA/play	-0.020	+0.278
Defensive success rate	54.8%	65.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Buffalo Bills held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.28), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Denver Broncos: -0.28 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
Buffalo Bills: +0.02 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)

Buffalo Bills: 11 drives, +1.84 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Denver Broncos: 10 drives, -18.35 total EPA, 1 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Buffalo Bills — Cole Beasley (Jonathan Allen pass) (Q3 13:02)
Buffalo Bills — Ji'Ayir Brown (Jonathan Allen pass) (Q4 11:14)

Field goals

Buffalo Bills — S. Hauschka (Q1 1:15)
Buffalo Bills — S. Hauschka (Q2 8:12)
Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q3 7:45)
Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q3 7:40)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 3–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the DEN 21 (Q1 1:15) — (1:15) 4-S.Hauschka 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez..

The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 3–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the DEN 5 (Q2 8:12) — (8:12) 4-S.Hauschka 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez..

The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–6. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the DEN 18 (Q3 13:02); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q3 12:57) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the BUF 27 (Q3 7:45) — (7:45) 8-B.McManus 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-C.Wadman.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the DEN 35 (Q3 7:40) — 8-B.McManus kicks 54 yards from DEN 35 to BUF 11. 18-A.Roberts to BUF 27 for 16 yards (34-W.Parks)..

The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the DEN 34 (Q4 11:14); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q4 11:08) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Denver Broncos (Q1 12:17) — (12:17) 2-B.Allen pass deep middle to 14-C.Sutton to BUF 35 for 27 yards (27-T.White). Caught at BUF 41, crossing from left. [WPA +8.9% · EPA +2.32]
Denver Broncos (Q1 10:51) — (10:51) 2-B.Allen pass short right to 28-R.Freeman to BUF 29 for no gain (24-T.Johnson). PENALTY on DEN-66-D.Risner, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at BUF 29 - No Play. [WPA -8.4% · EPA -2.04]
Denver Broncos (Q2 1:07) — (1:07) (Shotgun) 2-B.Allen pass deep right intended for 14-C.Sutton INTERCEPTED by 27-T.White at BUF 8. 27-T.White to BUF 15 for 7 yards (60-C.McGovern). [WPA -8.3% · EPA -3.60]
Buffalo Bills (Q3 14:17) — (14:17) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 16-R.Foster pushed ob at DEN 36 for 24 yards (31-J.Simmons). BUF-16-R.Foster was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. Caught at BUF 41, [WPA +7.3% · EPA +3.13]
Buffalo Bills (Q3 13:02) — (13:02) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 10-C.Beasley for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN [45-A.Johnson]. Caught at DEN 7, slanting slightlly from right. [WPA +7.2% · EPA +3.11]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Buffalo Bills (Q4 11:14) — (11:14) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete deep right to 15-J.Brown. Receiver ruled out of end zone on catch. Buffalo challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 17-J [WPA +5.7% · EPA +4.24]
Denver Broncos (Q2 1:07) — (1:07) (Shotgun) 2-B.Allen pass deep right intended for 14-C.Sutton INTERCEPTED by 27-T.White at BUF 8. 27-T.White to BUF 15 for 7 yards (60-C.McGovern). [WPA -8.3% · EPA -3.60]
Buffalo Bills (Q4 0:37) — (:37) 17-J.Allen kneels to DEN 23 for -1 yards. [EPA -3.53]
Buffalo Bills (Q3 14:17) — (14:17) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 16-R.Foster pushed ob at DEN 36 for 24 yards (31-J.Simmons). BUF-16-R.Foster was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. Caught at BUF 41, [WPA +7.3% · EPA +3.13]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 1:15 · DEN 21 · Score 0-3
(1:15) 4-S.Hauschka 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 8:12 · DEN 5 · Score 0-6
(8:12) 4-S.Hauschka 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 13:02 · DEN 18 · Score 0-12
(13:02) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 10-C.Beasley for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN [45-A.Johnson]. Caught at DEN 7, slanting slightlly from right.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 12:57 · DEN 15 · Score 0-13
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 7:45 · BUF 27 · Score 3-13
(7:45) 8-B.McManus 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-C.Wadman.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 7:40 · DEN 35 · Score 3-13
8-B.McManus kicks 54 yards from DEN 35 to BUF 11. 18-A.Roberts to BUF 27 for 16 yards (34-W.Parks).
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 11:14 · DEN 34 · Score 3-19
(11:14) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete deep right to 15-J.Brown. Receiver ruled out of end zone on catch. Buffalo challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 17-J
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 11:08 · DEN 15 · Score 3-20
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Brian Allen (DEN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs Buffalo Bills on 2019-11-24?

The Buffalo Bills beat the Denver Broncos 20-3 in Week 12, 2019.

What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Buffalo Bills?

Q1: Denver Broncos 0, Buffalo Bills 3; Q2: Denver Broncos 0, Buffalo Bills 3; Q3: Denver Broncos 6, Buffalo Bills 7; Q4: Denver Broncos 0, Buffalo Bills 7; Final: Denver Broncos 3, Buffalo Bills 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Buffalo Bills?

Buffalo Bills touchdown — C. Beasley (J. Allen pass) (Q3 13:02) Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Brown (J. Allen pass) (Q4 11:14) Buffalo Bills field goal — S. Hauschka (Q1 1:15, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — S. Hauschka (Q2 8:12, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q3 7:45, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q3 7:40, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Buffalo Bills?

Brian Allen (Denver Broncos), 31.2% completion, -27.2% CPOE, -0.57 EPA per dropback, -18.31 total passing EPA. Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills), 51.7% completion, -0.6% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +7.29 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Buffalo Bills?

Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.29 total EPA on Passing plays. across 29 snaps. Their top snap (+4.24 EPA): (11:14) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete deep right to 15-J.Brown. Receiver ruled out of end zone on catch. Buffalo challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVE.

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 3-7 Now 3-8 L

Buffalo Bills

Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W

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