Game story
In Week 14 of the 2012 NFL season on 2012-12-06, the Denver Broncos took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 26–13 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Manning (Denver Broncos) paced the passing game, with +15.70 total EPA, and +10.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, P. Manning (Denver Broncos) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +15.70 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+18.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: Broncos' Captains: #18 P.Manning; #24 C.Bailey; #30 D.Bruton; #84 J.Tamme; #92 E.Dumervil
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | 10 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 P. Manning · Denver Broncos · Passing · +15.70 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 2 R. Streater · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +6.17 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 3 D. Thomas · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +6.14 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 4 E. Decker · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.58 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 5 K. Moreno · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 6 D. Heyward-Bey · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.93 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 7 J. Dreessen · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 8 D. McFadden · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
P. Manning — DEN · Passing
P. Manning posted the highest total EPA (+15.70) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Denver Broncos's efficiency. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.27 EPA) came from Las Vegas Raiders: (5:50) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer sacked at LV 3 for -9 yards (58-V.Miller). FUMBLES (58-V.Miller), RECOVERED by DEN-96-M.Unrein at LV 2. 96-M.Unrein to LV 2 for no gain (3-C.Palmer).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — J. Dreessen (P. Manning pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. McFadden (C. Palmer pass)
- Denver Broncos — K. Moreno
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. Heyward-Bey (C. Palmer pass)
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — M. Prater
- Denver Broncos — M. Prater
- Denver Broncos — M. Prater
- Denver Broncos — M. Prater
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 10–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 6 (Q1 55:35) — (10:35) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 81-J.Dreessen for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 55:30) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 25 (Q1 50:15) — (5:15) 5-M.Prater 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 15 (Q2 43:42) — (13:42) 5-M.Prater 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 6 (Q2 32:06) — (2:06) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 20-D.McFadden for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 31:59) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 13–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 2 (Q3 22:33) — (7:33) 5-M.Prater 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q3 20:14) — (5:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 27-K.Moreno left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 20:07) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 15 (Q3 15:23) — (:23) 5-M.Prater 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 6–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the DEN 56 (Q4 5:47) — (5:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep left to 85-D.Heyward-Bey for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1) — Broncos' Captains: #18 P.Manning; #24 C.Bailey; #30 D.Bruton; #84 J.Tamme; #92 E.Dumervil
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 48:49) — (3:49) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 80-R.Streater to DEN 22 for 58 yards (32-T.Carter).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 48:06) — (3:06) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle intended for 83-B.Myers INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Bailey at DEN 3. 24-C.Bailey to DEN 21 for 18 yards (85-D.Heyward-Bey).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 58:10) — (13:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 87-E.Decker to LV 38 for 16 yards (33-T.Branch).
- Denver Broncos (Q3 25:27) — (10:27) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 88-D.Thomas pushed ob at DEN 42 for 22 yards (21-R.Bartell).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 20:50) — (5:50) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer sacked at LV 3 for -9 yards (58-V.Miller). FUMBLES (58-V.Miller), RECOVERED by DEN-96-M.Unrein at LV 2. 96-M.Unrein to LV 2 for no gain (3-C.Palmer).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 48:49) — (3:49) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 80-R.Streater to DEN 22 for 58 yards (32-T.Carter).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 5:47) — (5:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep left to 85-D.Heyward-Bey for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 48:06) — (3:06) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle intended for 83-B.Myers INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Bailey at DEN 3. 24-C.Bailey to DEN 21 for 18 yards (85-D.Heyward-Bey).
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) · 44 dropbacks · 59.1% completion · +10.7% CPOE · +0.36 EPA/play · +15.70 total EPA
- C.Palmer (Las Vegas Raiders) · 35 dropbacks · 54.3% completion · -0.7% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.61 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.171 | -0.020 |
| Offensive success rate | 53.1% | 37.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.357 | +0.046 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.021 | -0.281 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.020 | -0.171 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.3% | 46.9% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs -0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Denver Broncos: 10 drives, +16.46 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, -1.37 total EPA, 2 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.
- P. Manning (Denver Broncos) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- P. Manning (DEN) 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.
- Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 55:35 · LV 6 · Score 6-0
(10:35) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 81-J.Dreessen for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 55:30 · LV 2 · Score 7-0
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 50:15 · LV 25 · Score 10-0
(5:15) 5-M.Prater 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 43:42 · LV 15 · Score 13-0
(13:42) 5-M.Prater 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 32:06 · DEN 6 · Score 13-6
(2:06) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 20-D.McFadden for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 31:59 · DEN 2 · Score 13-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 22:33 · LV 2 · Score 16-7
(7:33) 5-M.Prater 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 20:14 · LV 1 · Score 22-7
(5:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 27-K.Moreno left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 20:07 · LV 2 · Score 23-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 15:23 · LV 15 · Score 26-7
(:23) 5-M.Prater 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 5:47 · DEN 56 · Score 26-13
(5:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep left to 85-D.Heyward-Bey for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The Denver Broncos beat the Las Vegas Raiders 26-13 in Week 14, 2012 on 2012-12-06.
What was the final score of Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The final score was Denver Broncos 26, Las Vegas Raiders 13 (DEN 26-13 LV) in Week 14, 2012 on 2012-12-06.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Denver Broncos 10, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q2: Denver Broncos 3, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q3: Denver Broncos 13, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q4: Denver Broncos 0, Las Vegas Raiders 6; Final: Denver Broncos 26, Las Vegas Raiders 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Dreessen (P. Manning pass) (Q1 55:35) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. McFadden (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 32:06) Denver Broncos touchdown — K. Moreno (Q3 20:14) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Heyward-Bey (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 5:47) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q1 50:15, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q2 43:42, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q3 22:33, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q3 15:23, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders?
P. Manning (Denver Broncos), 59.1% completion, +10.7% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +15.70 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Las Vegas Raiders), 54.3% completion, -0.7% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.61 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders?
P. Manning (Denver Broncos) led the game in total EPA with +15.70 on passing plays. across 44 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.27 EPA): (5:50) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer sacked at LV 3 for -9 yards (58-V.Miller). FUMBLES (58-V.Miller), RECOVERED by DEN-96-M.Unrein at LV 2. 96-M.Unrein to LV 2 for no gain (3-C.Palmer).. The biggest win-probability swing was +18.2%.
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 9-3 Now 10-3 W
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 3-9 Now 3-10 L
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