Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 31–21 Denver Broncos
- Halftime
- Denver Broncos 7–17 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Paul Manning
- Top passer
- Paul Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:00) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning sacked at DEN 17 for -3 yards (50-R.Ninkovich). FUMBLES (50-…
- Game date
- 2012-10-07
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Denver Broncos 31–21 on 2012-10-07. Paul Manning posted a game-high +12.58 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Denver Broncos | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
 New England Patriots | 7 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DENDenver Broncos(3:13) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 83-W.Welker for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 37th straight regular season game with a TD pass, 3rd longest all-time.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(14:09) 75-C.Clark reported in as eligible. 18-P.Manning pass short right to 81-J.Dreessen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(8:00) (No Huddle) 34-S.Vereen left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(:06) 3-S.Gostkowski 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(5:02) 63-D.Connolly reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(4:47) 22-S.Ridley left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(1:11) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 87-E.Decker for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(6:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 14-B.Stokley for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
NENew England PatriotsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 3:13TD WWW. WelkerPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 8
- Score
- 0-6
(3:13) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 83-W.Welker for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 37th straight regular season game with a TD pass, 3rd longest all-time.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 3:08XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 14:09TD JDJ. DreessenPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 1
- Score
- 6-7
(14:09) 75-C.Clark reported in as eligible. 18-P.Manning pass short right to 81-J.Dreessen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 14:05XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 7-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 8:00TD SVS. VereenPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 1
- Score
- 7-13
(8:00) (No Huddle) 34-S.Vereen left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 7:57XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 7-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:06FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 5
- Score
- 7-17
(:06) 3-S.Gostkowski 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 5:02TD TBT. BradyPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 1
- Score
- 7-23
(5:02) 63-D.Connolly reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 5:00XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 7-24
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 4:47TD SRS. RidleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 8
- Score
- 7-30
(4:47) 22-S.Ridley left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 4:42XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 7-31
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 1:11TD EDE. DeckerPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 13-31
(1:11) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 87-E.Decker for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 1:08XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 14-31
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 6:46TD BSB. StokleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 5
- Score
- 20-31
(6:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 14-B.Stokley for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 6:43XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 21-31
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Paul Manning · Denver Broncos · Passing · +12.58 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 2
Drake Thomas · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +10.96 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play - 3T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +6.81 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 4W. Welker · New England Patriots · Receiving · +6.49 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 5D. Woodhead · New England Patriots · Rushing · +4.37 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 6D. Branch · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.74 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
- 7S. Ridley · New England Patriots · Rushing · +2.39 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 8B. Lloyd · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.48 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
Paul Manning — DEN · Passing
Paul Manning posted the highest total EPA (+12.58) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 48 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.
Paul Manning's top snap (-5.09 EPA): (5:00) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning sacked at DEN 17 for -3 yards (50-R.Ninkovich). FUMBLES (50-R.Ninkovich) [50-R.Ninkovich], RECOVERED by NE-75-V.Wilfork at DEN 14. 75-V.Wilfork to DEN 14 for no gain (68-Z.Beadles).
Quarterback report card
Paul Manning led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Paul Manning (Denver Broncos) · 48 dropbacks · 64.6% completion · +10.1% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +12.58 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 40 dropbacks · 57.5% completion · +8.6% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +6.81 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.063 | +0.118 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.5% | 52.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.262 | +0.170 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.420 | +0.106 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.118 | -0.063 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.3% | 52.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs +0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: +0.06 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: +0.12 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 11 drives, +5.01 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 11 drives, +13.00 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — W. Welker (T. Brady pass)
- Denver Broncos — J. Dreessen (Paul Manning pass)
- New England Patriots — S. Vereen
- New England Patriots — T. Brady
- New England Patriots — S. Ridley
- Denver Broncos — E. Decker (Paul Manning pass)
- Denver Broncos — B. Stokley (Paul Manning pass)
Field goals
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the DEN 8 (Q1 3:13); New England Patriots added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 3:08) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q2 14:09) — (14:09) 75-C.Clark reported in as eligible. 18-P.Manning pass short right to 81-J.Dreessen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 14:05) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q2 8:00) — (8:00) (No Huddle) 34-S.Vereen left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 7:57) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the DEN 5 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 3-S.Gostkowski 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q3 5:02) — (5:02) 63-D.Connolly reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 5:00) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the DEN 8 (Q3 4:47); New England Patriots added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 4:42) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the NE 2 (Q3 1:11) — (1:11) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 87-E.Decker for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 1:08) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the NE 5 (Q4 6:46) — (6:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 14-B.Stokley for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 6:43) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 3:48) — (3:48) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 23-W.McGahee up the middle to NE 11 for 3 yards (50-R.Ninkovich). FUMBLES (50-R.Ninkovich), RECOVERED by NE-96-J.Cunningham at NE 11. 96-J.Cunningham to NE 11 for no gain (
- Denver Broncos (Q4 4:24) — (4:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 88-D.Thomas to NE 14 for 28 yards (32-D.McCourty).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 14:15) — (14:15) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass incomplete deep right to 87-E.Decker [55-B.Spikes]. PENALTY on NE-32-D.McCourty, Defensive Pass Interference, 19 yards, enforced at NE 20 - No Play.
- New England Patriots (Q2 3:42) — (3:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 39-D.Woodhead to NE 36 for 25 yards (20-M.Adams; 51-J.Mays).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 9:57) — (9:57) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-D.Thomas to DEN 42 for 15 yards (32-D.McCourty).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 5:00) — (5:00) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning sacked at DEN 17 for -3 yards (50-R.Ninkovich). FUMBLES (50-R.Ninkovich) [50-R.Ninkovich], RECOVERED by NE-75-V.Wilfork at DEN 14. 75-V.Wilfork to DEN 14 for no gain (68-
- New England Patriots (Q4 5:27) — (5:27) 22-S.Ridley left tackle to DEN 35 for 2 yards (58-V.Miller). FUMBLES (58-V.Miller), RECOVERED by DEN-20-M.Adams at DEN 32. 20-M.Adams to DEN 32 for no gain (22-S.Ridley).
- Denver Broncos (Q4 3:48) — (3:48) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 23-W.McGahee up the middle to NE 11 for 3 yards (50-R.Ninkovich). FUMBLES (50-R.Ninkovich), RECOVERED by NE-96-J.Cunningham at NE 11. 96-J.Cunningham to NE 11 for no gain (
- Denver Broncos (Q4 4:24) — (4:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 88-D.Thomas to NE 14 for 28 yards (32-D.McCourty).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 3:13 · DEN 8 · Score 0-6
(3:13) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 83-W.Welker for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 37th straight regular season game with a TD pass, 3rd longest all-time. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 3:08 · DEN 2 · Score 0-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 14:09 · NE 1 · Score 6-7
(14:09) 75-C.Clark reported in as eligible. 18-P.Manning pass short right to 81-J.Dreessen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 14:05 · NE 2 · Score 7-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 8:00 · DEN 1 · Score 7-13
(8:00) (No Huddle) 34-S.Vereen left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 7:57 · DEN 2 · Score 7-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · DEN 5 · Score 7-17
(:06) 3-S.Gostkowski 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 5:02 · DEN 1 · Score 7-23
(5:02) 63-D.Connolly reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 5:00 · DEN 2 · Score 7-24
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 4:47 · DEN 8 · Score 7-30
(4:47) 22-S.Ridley left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 4:42 · DEN 2 · Score 7-31
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 1:11 · NE 2 · Score 13-31
(1:11) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 87-E.Decker for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 1:08 · NE 2 · Score 14-31
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 6:46 · NE 5 · Score 20-31
(6:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 14-B.Stokley for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 6:43 · NE 2 · Score 21-31
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Paul Manning (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Paul Manning (DEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- T. Brady (NE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs New England Patriots on 2012-10-07?
The New England Patriots beat the Denver Broncos 31-21 in Week 5, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Denver Broncos 0, New England Patriots 7; Q2: Denver Broncos 7, New England Patriots 10; Q3: Denver Broncos 7, New England Patriots 14; Q4: Denver Broncos 7, New England Patriots 0; Final: Denver Broncos 21, New England Patriots 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs New England Patriots?
New England Patriots touchdown — W. Welker (T. Brady pass) (Q1 3:13) Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Dreessen (P. Manning pass) (Q2 14:09) New England Patriots touchdown — S. Vereen (Q2 8:00) New England Patriots touchdown — T. Brady (Q3 5:02) New England Patriots touchdown — S. Ridley (Q3 4:47) Denver Broncos touchdown — E. Decker (P. Manning pass) (Q3 1:11) Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Stokley (P. Manning pass) (Q4 6:46) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs New England Patriots?
Paul Manning (Denver Broncos), 64.6% completion, +10.1% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +12.58 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 57.5% completion, +8.6% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +6.81 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs New England Patriots?
Paul Manning (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.58 total EPA on Passing plays. across 48 snaps. Their top snap (-5.09 EPA): (5:00) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning sacked at DEN 17 for -3 yards (50-R.Ninkovich). FUMBLES (50-R.Ninkovich) [50-R.Ninkovich], RECOVERED by NE-75-V.Wilfork at DEN 14. 75-V.Wilfork to DEN.
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
New England Patriots
Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W
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