Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 34–13 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- Denver Broncos 27–13 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Stallworth
- Top passer
- A. Brooks
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:20) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 82-B.Williams INTERCEPTED by 98-R.Hayward at…
- Game date
- 2004-11-21
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the New Orleans Saints 34–13 on 2004-11-21. D. Stallworth posted a game-high +14.22 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Denver Broncos | 20 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
 New Orleans Saints | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DENDenver Broncos(13:24) 34-R.Droughns left tackle for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(9:43) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 22, Run 15
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(3:32) 1-J.Elam 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(1:07) 1-J.Elam 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(11:02) 3-J.Carney 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
(7:14) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass INTERCEPTED by 56-A.Wilson at NO 7. 56-A.Wilson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(3:35) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, Run 23
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
(1:31) 3-J.Carney 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
(14:53) 16-J.Plummer pass to 39-K.Johnson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, Run 18
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 13:24TD RDR. DroughnsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 51
- Score
- 6-0
(13:24) 34-R.Droughns left tackle for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 13:14XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 7-0
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 9:43TD ALA. LeliePoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 37
- Score
- 13-0
(9:43) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 22, Run 15
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 9:33XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 14-0
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 3:32FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 30
- Score
- 17-0
(3:32) 1-J.Elam 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 1:07FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 16
- Score
- 20-0
(1:07) 1-J.Elam 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 11:02FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 6
- Score
- 20-3
(11:02) 3-J.Carney 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 7:14TD AWA. WilsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 83
- Score
- 26-3
(7:14) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass INTERCEPTED by 56-A.Wilson at NO 7. 56-A.Wilson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 7:08XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 27-3
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 3:35TD DSD. StallworthPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 30
- Score
- 27-9
(3:35) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, Run 23
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 3:27XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 27-10
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 1:31FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 18
- Score
- 27-13
(1:31) 3-J.Carney 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 14:53TD Kisean JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 19
- Score
- 33-13
(14:53) 16-J.Plummer pass to 39-K.Johnson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, Run 18
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 14:46XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 34-13
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Stallworth · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +14.22 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
- 2Jack Plummer · Denver Broncos · Passing · +9.60 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 3
Jimmy Horn Jr. · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +7.56 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play - 4A. Lelie · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +6.92 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.31 EPA/play
- 5R. Droughns · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +4.73 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 6J. Pathon · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.59 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
- 7Kisean Johnson · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.05 EPA/play
- 8J. Putzier · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.02 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.75 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
D. Stallworth — NO · Receiving
D. Stallworth posted the highest total EPA (+14.22) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +1.42 EPA per play.
D. Stallworth's top snap (+4.20 EPA): (3:35) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, Run 23
Biggest single play (-8.78 EPA): A. Brooks — (1:20) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 82-B.Williams INTERCEPTED by 98-R.Hayward at DEN 19. 98-R.Hayward to NO 5 for 76 yards (82-B.Williams).
Quarterback report card
A. Brooks led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) · 66 dropbacks · 51.5% completion · -0.19 EPA/play · -12.86 total EPA
- Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos) · 29 dropbacks · 65.5% completion · +0.33 EPA/play · +9.60 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.129 | -0.168 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 42.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.311 | -0.169 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.169 | -0.205 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.168 | -0.129 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.4% | 50.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: +0.13 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: -0.17 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 13 drives, +10.05 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 13 drives, -17.01 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — R. Droughns
- Denver Broncos — A. Lelie (Jack Plummer pass)
- Denver Broncos — A. Wilson
- New Orleans Saints — D. Stallworth (A. Brooks pass)
- Denver Broncos — Kisean Johnson (Jack Plummer pass)
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 20–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the NO 51 (Q1 13:24) — (13:24) 34-R.Droughns left tackle for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 13:14) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the NO 37 (Q1 9:43) — (9:43) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 22, Run 15; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 9:33) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the NO 30 (Q1 3:32) — (3:32) 1-J.Elam 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the NO 16 (Q1 1:07) — (1:07) 1-J.Elam 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 13–7. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the DEN 6 (Q2 11:02) — (11:02) 3-J.Carney 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 83 (Q2 7:14) — (7:14) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass INTERCEPTED by 56-A.Wilson at NO 7. 56-A.Wilson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 7:08) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DEN 30 (Q2 3:35) — (3:35) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, Run 23; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 3:27) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the DEN 18 (Q2 1:31) — (1:31) 3-J.Carney 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the NO 19 (Q4 14:53) — (14:53) 16-J.Plummer pass to 39-K.Johnson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, Run 18; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 14:46) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 13:24) — (13:24) 34-R.Droughns left tackle for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 13:44) — (13:44) 2-A.Brooks pass to 26-D.McAllister to DEN 19 for 6 yards (28-K.Kennedy). Pass 0, Run 6
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 7:14) — (7:14) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass INTERCEPTED by 56-A.Wilson at NO 7. 56-A.Wilson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 3:35) — (3:35) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, Run 23
- Denver Broncos (Q1 10:10) — (10:10) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie pushed ob at NO 37 for 33 yards (22-F.Thomas). Pass 25, Run 8
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 1:20) — (1:20) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 82-B.Williams INTERCEPTED by 98-R.Hayward at DEN 19. 98-R.Hayward to NO 5 for 76 yards (82-B.Williams).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 7:14) — (7:14) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass INTERCEPTED by 56-A.Wilson at NO 7. 56-A.Wilson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 13:24) — (13:24) 34-R.Droughns left tackle for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 0:28) — (:28) 16-J.Plummer kneels to NO 7 for -1 yards.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 13:24 · NO 51 · Score 6-0
(13:24) 34-R.Droughns left tackle for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 13:14 · NO 2 · Score 7-0
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 9:43 · NO 37 · Score 13-0
(9:43) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 22, Run 15 - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 9:33 · NO 2 · Score 14-0
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 3:32 · NO 30 · Score 17-0
(3:32) 1-J.Elam 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 1:07 · NO 16 · Score 20-0
(1:07) 1-J.Elam 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 11:02 · DEN 6 · Score 20-3
(11:02) 3-J.Carney 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 7:14 · DEN 83 · Score 26-3
(7:14) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass INTERCEPTED by 56-A.Wilson at NO 7. 56-A.Wilson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 7:08 · NO 2 · Score 27-3
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 3:35 · DEN 30 · Score 27-9
(3:35) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, Run 23 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 3:27 · DEN 2 · Score 27-10
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 1:31 · DEN 18 · Score 27-13
(1:31) 3-J.Carney 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 14:53 · NO 19 · Score 33-13
(14:53) 16-J.Plummer pass to 39-K.Johnson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, Run 18 - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 14:46 · NO 2 · Score 34-13
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Denver Broncos earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- D. Stallworth (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs New Orleans Saints on 2004-11-21?
The Denver Broncos beat the New Orleans Saints 34-13 in Week 11, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Denver Broncos 20, New Orleans Saints 0; Q2: Denver Broncos 7, New Orleans Saints 13; Q4: Denver Broncos 7, New Orleans Saints 0; Final: Denver Broncos 34, New Orleans Saints 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs New Orleans Saints?
Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Droughns (Q1 13:24) Denver Broncos touchdown — A. Lelie (J. Plummer pass) (Q1 9:43) Denver Broncos touchdown — A. Wilson (Q2 7:14) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Stallworth (A. Brooks pass) (Q2 3:35) Denver Broncos touchdown — K. Johnson (J. Plummer pass) (Q4 14:53) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q1 3:32, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q1 1:07, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q2 11:02, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q2 1:31, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs New Orleans Saints?
A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints), 51.5% completion, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -12.86 total passing EPA. Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos), 65.5% completion, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +9.60 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Stallworth (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.22 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+4.20 EPA): (3:35) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, Run 23.
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 6-3 Now 7-3 W
New Orleans Saints
Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L
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