Game story
In Week 11 of the 2014 NFL season on 2014-11-16, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Denver Broncos, pulling away with a 22–7 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Manning (Denver Broncos) paced the passing game, with -12.08 total EPA, and -7.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, E. Sanders (Denver Broncos) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.01 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+14.7% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Denver Broncos changed the game: (2:28) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 10-E.Sanders for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 10 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 22 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 E. Sanders · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +10.01 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 2 K. Britt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.30 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 3 B. Cunningham · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.49 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 4 C. Anderson · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.04 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 5 S. Bailey · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.92 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 6 T. Austin · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +0.62 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 7 J. Cook · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +0.55 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 8 A. Caldwell · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.53 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.13 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 (+10.01) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Denver Broncos's efficiency. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.25 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.17 EPA) came from Denver Broncos: (2:28) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 10-E.Sanders for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — K. Britt (S. Hill pass)
- Denver Broncos — E. Sanders (P. Manning pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the DEN 19 (Q1 54:24) — (9:24) 4-G.Zuerlein 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the DEN 63 (Q1 46:18) — (1:18) (Shotgun) 14-S.Hill pass deep middle to 81-K.Britt for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 46:10) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the DEN 11 (Q2 34:00) — (4:00) 4-G.Zuerlein 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LA 42 (Q2 32:28) — (2:28) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 10-E.Sanders for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 32:22) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the DEN 4 (Q3 16:43) — (1:43) 4-G.Zuerlein 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 6–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the DEN 37 (Q4 12:04) — (12:04) 4-G.Zuerlein 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the DEN 35 (Q4 4:48) — (4:48) 4-G.Zuerlein 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 32:28) — (2:28) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 10-E.Sanders for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 46:18) — (1:18) (Shotgun) 14-S.Hill pass deep middle to 81-K.Britt for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 46:22) — (1:22) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass incomplete short middle to 10-E.Sanders (33-E.Gaines).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 47:47) — (2:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 10-E.Sanders pushed ob at LA 42 for 13 yards (33-E.Gaines).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 58:50) — (13:50) (Shotgun) 14-S.Hill pass deep right to 81-K.Britt to DEN 40 for 33 yards (21-A.Talib).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 32:28) — (2:28) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 10-E.Sanders for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 46:18) — (1:18) (Shotgun) 14-S.Hill pass deep middle to 81-K.Britt for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 5:30) — (5:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right intended for 88-D.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Johnson at DEN 45. 22-T.Johnson to DEN 41 for 4 yards (22-C.Anderson).
- Denver Broncos (Q4 9:47) — (9:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning sacked at LA 40 for -12 yards (99-A.Donald).
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) · 59 dropbacks · 57.6% completion · -7.0% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -12.08 total EPA
- S.Hill (Los Angeles Rams) · 32 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +3.4% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.42 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.222 | -0.031 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.4% | 38.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.205 | -0.013 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.108 | -0.202 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.031 | +0.222 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.3% | 63.6% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Rams held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.22), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Denver Broncos: 13 drives, -19.56 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 12 drives, -2.44 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Rams leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- 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.
- S. Hill (LA) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 54:24 · DEN 19 · Score 0-3
(9:24) 4-G.Zuerlein 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 46:18 · DEN 63 · Score 0-9
(1:18) (Shotgun) 14-S.Hill pass deep middle to 81-K.Britt for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 46:10 · DEN 2 · Score 0-10
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 34:00 · DEN 11 · Score 0-13
(4:00) 4-G.Zuerlein 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 32:28 · LA 42 · Score 6-13
(2:28) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 10-E.Sanders for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 32:22 · LA 2 · Score 7-13
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 16:43 · DEN 4 · Score 7-16
(1:43) 4-G.Zuerlein 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 12:04 · DEN 37 · Score 7-19
(12:04) 4-G.Zuerlein 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 4:48 · DEN 35 · Score 7-22
(4:48) 4-G.Zuerlein 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Denver Broncos 22-7 in Week 11, 2014 on 2014-11-16.
What was the final score of Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Denver Broncos 7, Los Angeles Rams 22 (DEN 7-22 LA) in Week 11, 2014 on 2014-11-16.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Denver Broncos 0, Los Angeles Rams 10; Q2: Denver Broncos 7, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q3: Denver Broncos 0, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q4: Denver Broncos 0, Los Angeles Rams 6; Final: Denver Broncos 7, Los Angeles Rams 22.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Rams?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — K. Britt (S. Hill pass) (Q1 46:18) Denver Broncos touchdown — E. Sanders (P. Manning pass) (Q2 32:28) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q1 54:24, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 34:00, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q3 16:43, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 12:04, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 4:48, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Rams?
P. Manning (Denver Broncos), 57.6% completion, -7.0% CPOE, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -12.08 total passing EPA. S. Hill (Los Angeles Rams), 62.5% completion, +3.4% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.42 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Rams?
E. Sanders (Denver Broncos) led the game in total EPA with +10.01 on receiving plays. across 8 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.17 EPA): (2:28) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 10-E.Sanders for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +14.7%.
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 7-2 Now 7-3 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 3-6 Now 4-6 W
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