Denver Broncos vs. New York Giants: 2013 Week 2 Recap

Game story

In Week 2 of the 2013 NFL season on 2013-09-15, the Denver Broncos took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 41–23 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

E. Manning (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with +3.85 total EPA, and -0.8% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, P. Manning (Denver Broncos) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +19.28 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-20.3% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Denver Broncos changed the game: (10:59) (No Huddle) 28-M.Ball right tackle to NYG 5 for 1 yard (99-C.Jenkins). FUMBLES (99-C.Jenkins), RECOVERED by NYG-21-R.Mundy at NYG -3. Touchback.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 P. Manning · Denver Broncos · Passing · +19.28 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
2. 2 E. Decker · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.69 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
3. 3 K. Moreno · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +5.34 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
4. 4 V. Cruz · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.92 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
5. 5 E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +3.85 total EPA · 60 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
6. 6 D. Thomas · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.44 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
7. 7 M. Ball · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.35 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play
8. 8 A. Caldwell · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.14 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.14 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Denver Broncos — K. Moreno (Q2 44:31)
• Denver Broncos — W. Welker (P. Manning pass) (Q3 24:03)
• New York Giants — B. Jacobs (Q3 18:18)
• Denver Broncos — K. Moreno (Q3 15:37)
• Denver Broncos — J. Thomas (P. Manning pass) (Q4 12:27)
• Denver Broncos — T. Holliday (Q4 10:32)
• New York Giants — D. Scott (E. Manning pass) (Q4 4:10)

Field goals

• New York Giants — J. Brown (Q1 52:45)
• New York Giants — J. Brown (Q2 36:57)
• New York Giants — J. Brown (Q2 32:24)
• Denver Broncos — M. Prater (Q2 30:52)
• Denver Broncos — M. Prater (Q4 2:42)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DEN 18 (Q1 52:45) — (7:45) 3-J.Brown 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..

The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–6. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the NYG 20 (Q2 44:31) — (14:31) (Shotgun) 27-K.Moreno right end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 44:22) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DEN 6 (Q2 36:57) — (6:57) 3-J.Brown 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DEN 23 (Q2 32:24) — (2:24) 3-J.Brown 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the NYG 24 (Q2 30:52) — (:52) 5-M.Prater 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 14–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the NYG 2 (Q3 24:03) — (9:03) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 83-W.Welker for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 23:58) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; New York Giants found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q3 18:18) — (3:18) 34-B.Jacobs up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 18:08) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the NYG 25 (Q3 15:37) — (:37) 27-K.Moreno right end for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 15:25) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 17–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the NYG 11 (Q4 12:27) — (12:27) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 80-J.Thomas for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 12:19) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 69 (Q4 10:32) — (10:32) 5-S.Weatherford punts 50 yards to DEN 19, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 11-T.Holliday for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 10:13) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; New York Giants found the end zone from the DEN 23 (Q4 4:10) — (4:10) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 33-D.Scott for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 3:59) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the NYG 29 (Q4 2:42) — (2:42) 5-M.Prater 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Denver Broncos (Q1 55:59) — (10:59) (No Huddle) 28-M.Ball right tackle to NYG 5 for 1 yard (99-C.Jenkins). FUMBLES (99-C.Jenkins), RECOVERED by NYG-21-R.Mundy at NYG -3. Touchback. [WPA -20.3% · EPA -6.25]
• New York Giants (Q2 30:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right intended for 88-H.Nicks INTERCEPTED by 45-D.R-Cromartie at DEN -3. Touchback. [WPA -18.9% · EPA -2.38]
• Denver Broncos (Q3 15:37) — (:37) 27-K.Moreno right end for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.1% · EPA +3.05]
• Denver Broncos (Q1 56:14) — (11:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 12-A.Caldwell pushed ob at NYG 6 for 36 yards (21-R.Mundy). [WPA +13.3% · EPA +3.14]
• New York Giants (Q2 38:41) — (8:41) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 83-B.Myers to DEN 18 for 27 yards (33-D.Ihenacho). [WPA +11.1% · EPA +2.52]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Denver Broncos (Q1 55:59) — (10:59) (No Huddle) 28-M.Ball right tackle to NYG 5 for 1 yard (99-C.Jenkins). FUMBLES (99-C.Jenkins), RECOVERED by NYG-21-R.Mundy at NYG -3. Touchback. [WPA -20.3% · EPA -6.25]
• New York Giants (Q4 10:32) — (10:32) 5-S.Weatherford punts 50 yards to DEN 19, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 11-T.Holliday for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -2.3% · EPA -6.15]
• New York Giants (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right intended for 82-R.Randle INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris (32-T.Carter) at NYG 36. 25-C.Harris to NYG 36 for no gain (22-D.Wilson). [WPA -7.3% · EPA -4.54]
• Denver Broncos (Q4 12:27) — (12:27) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 80-J.Thomas for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.8% · EPA +3.43]

Quarterback report card

E.Manning led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• E.Manning (New York Giants) · 60 dropbacks · 46.7% completion · -0.8% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +3.85 total EPA
• P.Manning (Denver Broncos) · 45 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +5.9% CPOE · +0.43 EPA/play · +19.28 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Denver Broncos: 15 drives, +15.14 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
• New York Giants: 14 drives, -6.80 total EPA, 6 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.

1. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 52:45 · DEN 18 · Score 0-3
   (7:45) 3-J.Brown 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
2. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 44:31 · NYG 20 · Score 6-3
   (14:31) (Shotgun) 27-K.Moreno right end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 44:22 · NYG 2 · Score 7-3
   5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
4. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 36:57 · DEN 6 · Score 7-6
   (6:57) 3-J.Brown 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
5. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 32:24 · DEN 23 · Score 7-9
   (2:24) 3-J.Brown 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
6. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 30:52 · NYG 24 · Score 10-9
   (:52) 5-M.Prater 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
7. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 24:03 · NYG 2 · Score 16-9
   (9:03) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 83-W.Welker for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 23:58 · NYG 2 · Score 17-9
   5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
9. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 18:18 · DEN 1 · Score 17-15
   (3:18) 34-B.Jacobs up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
10. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 18:08 · DEN 2 · Score 17-16
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
11. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 15:37 · NYG 25 · Score 23-16
    (:37) 27-K.Moreno right end for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
12. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 15:25 · NYG 2 · Score 24-16
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
13. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 12:27 · NYG 11 · Score 30-16
    (12:27) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 80-J.Thomas for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 12:19 · NYG 2 · Score 31-16
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
15. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 10:32 · DEN 69 · Score 37-16
    (10:32) 5-S.Weatherford punts 50 yards to DEN 19, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 11-T.Holliday for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 10:13 · NYG 2 · Score 38-16
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
17. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 4:10 · DEN 23 · Score 38-22
    (4:10) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 33-D.Scott for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
18. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 3:59 · DEN 2 · Score 38-23
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
19. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 2:42 · NYG 29 · Score 41-23
    (2:42) 5-M.Prater 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.