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NFL · Week 16 · December 25, 2004 · 12 min read

Denver Broncos vs. Tennessee Titans: 2004 Week 16 Recap

Broncos defeat Titans 37–16 in Week 16

Jack Plummer led Fantasy Impact as Broncos prevailed in a 37–16 Week 16 finish.

Denver Broncos 37 9–6 Winner
Final 37–16
Tennessee Titans 16 4–11
Winner
Denver Broncos
Final score
37–16
Halftime
Denver Broncos 24–16 Tennessee Titans
Top passer
Jack Plummer
FantasyHQ MVP
Jack Plummer
Game date
December 25, 2004

Top fantasy performers · Broncos

  • Jack Plummer
    Jack Plummer 21/26 · 303 YDS · 2 TD +18.9 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Lelie 3 REC · 88 YDS +7.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Ryan Smith
    Ryan Smith 6 REC · 58 YDS · 1 TD +6.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Titans

  • D.Mason 4 REC · 65 YDS +4.7 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Bennett 2 REC · 26 YDS +2.0 Fantasy Impact
  • E.Berlin 2 REC · 19 YDS +1.9 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Denver Broncos
Final score
Denver Broncos 37–16 Tennessee Titans
Halftime
Denver Broncos 24–16 Tennessee Titans at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Jack Plummer
Top passer
Jack Plummer
Biggest EPA play
(11:57) 7-B.Volek pass intended for 86-B.Troupe INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Williams at TEN 37. 52…
Game date
2004-12-25

Game summary

The Denver Broncos beat the Tennessee Titans 37–16 on 2004-12-25. Jack Plummer posted a game-high +18.89 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 27 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Denver Broncos177310037
Tennessee Titans10600016

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

DENDenver Broncos
TENTennessee Titans

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 12:11TD
    RDR. Droughns

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 23
    Score
    6-0

    (12:11) 16-J.Plummer pass to 34-R.Droughns for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 12:03XP
    JEJ. Elam

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    7-0

    1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.

  3. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 8:46FG
    JEJ. Elam

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TEN 4
    Score
    10-0

    (8:46) 1-J.Elam 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.

  4. TENTennessee Titans
    Q1 6:49FG
    GAG. Anderson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 26
    Score
    10-3

    (6:49) 1-G.Anderson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  5. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 4:29TD
    RDR. Droughns

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 8
    Score
    16-3

    (4:29) 34-R.Droughns left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 4:26XP
    JEJ. Elam

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    17-3

    1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.

  7. TENTennessee Titans
    Q1 1:50TD
    Arian Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 13
    Score
    17-9

    (1:50) 32-A.Smith right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. TENTennessee Titans
    Q1 1:45XP
    GAG. Anderson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    17-10

    1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  9. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 4:01TD
    Ryan Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 7
    Score
    23-10

    (4:01) 16-J.Plummer pass to 80-R.Smith for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN, Defensive 12 On-field, declined.

  10. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 3:56XP
    JEJ. Elam

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    24-10

    1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.

  11. TENTennessee Titans
    Q2 0:48FG
    GAG. Anderson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 24
    Score
    24-13

    (:48) (Field Goal formation) 1-G.Anderson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  12. TENTennessee Titans
    Q2 0:05FG
    CHC. Hentrich

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 31
    Score
    24-16

    (:05) (Field Goal formation) 15-C.Hentrich 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-83-D.Bennett.

  13. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 3:54FG
    JEJ. Elam

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TEN 4
    Score
    27-16

    (3:54) (Field Goal formation) 1-J.Elam 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.

  14. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 11:23FG
    JEJ. Elam

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TEN 12
    Score
    30-16

    (11:23) (Field Goal formation) 1-J.Elam 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.

  15. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 7:01TD
    RDR. Droughns

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 23
    Score
    36-16

    (7:01) 34-R.Droughns right tackle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  16. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 6:55XP
    JEJ. Elam

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    37-16

    1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Jack PlummerJack Plummer · Denver Broncos · Passing · +18.89 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
  2. 2A. Lelie · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +6.96 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.32 EPA/play
  3. 3Ryan SmithRyan Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +6.60 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
  4. 4D. Mason · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.70 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
  5. 5J. Putzier · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.46 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
  6. 6R. Droughns · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.61 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.81 EPA/play
  7. 7D. Bennett · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.02 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
  8. 8E. Berlin · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.95 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Jack Plummer

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Jack Plummer — DEN · Passing

Jack Plummer posted the highest total EPA (+18.89) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 26 counted snaps, they averaged +0.73 EPA per play.

Jack Plummer's top snap (+3.26 EPA): (12:11) 16-J.Plummer pass to 34-R.Droughns for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.32 EPA): B. Volek — (11:57) 7-B.Volek pass intended for 86-B.Troupe INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Williams at TEN 37. 52-D.Williams to TEN 27 for 10 yards (7-B.Volek).

Quarterback report card

Jack Plummer led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Jack PlummerJack Plummer (Denver Broncos) · 26 dropbacks · 80.8% completion · +0.73 EPA/play · +18.89 total EPA
  • B. Volek (Tennessee Titans) · 26 dropbacks · 30.8% completion · -0.54 EPA/play · -13.94 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDenver BroncosTennessee Titans
Offensive EPA/play+0.233-0.089
Offensive success rate59.3%46.3%
Pass EPA/play+0.750-0.561
Rush EPA/play+0.053-0.035
Defensive EPA/play+0.089-0.233
Defensive success rate53.7%40.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.23 vs -0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Denver Broncos: +0.23 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
  • Tennessee Titans: -0.09 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
  • Denver Broncos: 12 drives, +21.18 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
  • Tennessee Titans: 13 drives, -5.96 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 (Jack Plummer pass) (Q1 12:11)
  • Denver Broncos — R. Droughns (Q1 4:29)
  • Arian SmithTennessee Titans — Arian Smith (Q1 1:50)
  • Ryan SmithDenver Broncos — Ryan Smith (Jack Plummer pass) (Q2 4:01)
  • Denver Broncos — R. Droughns (Q4 7:01)

Field goals

  • Denver Broncos — J. Elam (Q1 8:46)
  • Tennessee Titans — G. Anderson (Q1 6:49)
  • Tennessee Titans — G. Anderson (Q2 0:48)
  • Tennessee Titans — C. Hentrich (Q2 0:05)
  • Denver Broncos — J. Elam (Q3 3:54)
  • Denver Broncos — J. Elam (Q4 11:23)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 17–10. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the TEN 23 (Q1 12:11) — (12:11) 16-J.Plummer pass to 34-R.Droughns for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 12:03) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the TEN 4 (Q1 8:46) — (8:46) 1-J.Elam 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the DEN 26 (Q1 6:49) — (6:49) 1-G.Anderson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the TEN 8 (Q1 4:29) — (4:29) 34-R.Droughns left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 4:26) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the DEN 13 (Q1 1:50) — (1:50) 32-A.Smith right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 1:45) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..

The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–6. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the TEN 7 (Q2 4:01) — (4:01) 16-J.Plummer pass to 80-R.Smith for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN, Defensive 12 On-field, declined.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 3:56) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the DEN 24 (Q2 0:48) — (:48) (Field Goal formation) 1-G.Anderson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the DEN 31 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) (Field Goal formation) 15-C.Hentrich 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-83-D.Bennett..

The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the TEN 4 (Q3 3:54) — (3:54) (Field Goal formation) 1-J.Elam 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker..

The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the TEN 12 (Q4 11:23) — (11:23) (Field Goal formation) 1-J.Elam 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the TEN 23 (Q4 7:01) — (7:01) 34-R.Droughns right tackle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 6:55) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Tennessee Titans (Q2 1:44) — (1:44) (Punt formation) 15-C.Hentrich punts 43 yards to DEN 30, Center-58-K.Amato. 10-T.Luke MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by TEN-57-J.Kramer at DEN 26. 57-J.Kramer to DEN 25 for 1 yard (37-C.Sapp). [WPA +11.5% · EPA +4.21]
  • Denver Broncos (Q2 13:05) — (13:05) 1-J.Elam 34 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker. [WPA -11.4% · EPA -3.67]
  • Denver Broncos (Q2 0:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass intended for 17-D.Watts INTERCEPTED by 53-K.Bulluck at TEN 29. 53-K.Bulluck pushed ob at DEN 46 for 25 yards (16-J.Plummer). [WPA -10.0% · EPA -2.04]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q1 7:31) — (7:31) (Shotgun) 7-B.Volek pass incomplete to 85-D.Mason. PENALTY on DEN-45-R.Alexander, Defensive Pass Interference, 40 yards, enforced at TEN 26 - No Play. [WPA +9.8% · EPA +3.58]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q1 11:57) — (11:57) 7-B.Volek pass intended for 86-B.Troupe INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Williams at TEN 37. 52-D.Williams to TEN 27 for 10 yards (7-B.Volek). [WPA -8.1% · EPA -5.32]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Tennessee Titans (Q1 11:57) — (11:57) 7-B.Volek pass intended for 86-B.Troupe INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Williams at TEN 37. 52-D.Williams to TEN 27 for 10 yards (7-B.Volek). [WPA -8.1% · EPA -5.32]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q2 1:44) — (1:44) (Punt formation) 15-C.Hentrich punts 43 yards to DEN 30, Center-58-K.Amato. 10-T.Luke MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by TEN-57-J.Kramer at DEN 26. 57-J.Kramer to DEN 25 for 1 yard (37-C.Sapp). [WPA +11.5% · EPA +4.21]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q4 13:22) — (13:22) (Shotgun) 7-B.Volek pass intended for 85-D.Mason INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Herndon (47-J.Lynch) at TEN 34. 31-K.Herndon to TEN 19 for 15 yards (72-B.Hopkins). [WPA -4.1% · EPA -3.77]
  • Denver Broncos (Q2 13:05) — (13:05) 1-J.Elam 34 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker. [WPA -11.4% · EPA -3.67]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 12:11 · TEN 23 · Score 6-0
    (12:11) 16-J.Plummer pass to 34-R.Droughns for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 12:03 · TEN 2 · Score 7-0
    1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.
  3. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 8:46 · TEN 4 · Score 10-0
    (8:46) 1-J.Elam 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.
  4. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 6:49 · DEN 26 · Score 10-3
    (6:49) 1-G.Anderson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  5. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 4:29 · TEN 8 · Score 16-3
    (4:29) 34-R.Droughns left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 4:26 · TEN 2 · Score 17-3
    1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.
  7. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 1:50 · DEN 13 · Score 17-9
    (1:50) 32-A.Smith right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 1:45 · DEN 2 · Score 17-10
    1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  9. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 4:01 · TEN 7 · Score 23-10
    (4:01) 16-J.Plummer pass to 80-R.Smith for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN, Defensive 12 On-field, declined.
  10. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 3:56 · TEN 2 · Score 24-10
    1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.
  11. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 0:48 · DEN 24 · Score 24-13
    (:48) (Field Goal formation) 1-G.Anderson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  12. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · DEN 31 · Score 24-16
    (:05) (Field Goal formation) 15-C.Hentrich 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-83-D.Bennett.
  13. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 3:54 · TEN 4 · Score 27-16
    (3:54) (Field Goal formation) 1-J.Elam 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.
  14. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 11:23 · TEN 12 · Score 30-16
    (11:23) (Field Goal formation) 1-J.Elam 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.
  15. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 7:01 · TEN 23 · Score 36-16
    (7:01) 34-R.Droughns right tackle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 6:55 · TEN 2 · Score 37-16
    1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Baker.

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.
  • Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs Tennessee Titans on 2004-12-25?

The Denver Broncos beat the Tennessee Titans 37-16 in Week 16, 2004.

What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Tennessee Titans?

Q1: Denver Broncos 17, Tennessee Titans 10; Q2: Denver Broncos 7, Tennessee Titans 6; Q3: Denver Broncos 3, Tennessee Titans 0; Q4: Denver Broncos 10, Tennessee Titans 0; Final: Denver Broncos 37, Tennessee Titans 16.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Tennessee Titans?

Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Droughns (J. Plummer pass) (Q1 12:11) Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Droughns (Q1 4:29) Tennessee Titans touchdown — A. Smith (Q1 1:50) Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Smith (J. Plummer pass) (Q2 4:01) Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Droughns (Q4 7:01) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q1 8:46, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — G. Anderson (Q1 6:49, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — G. Anderson (Q2 0:48, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — C. Hentrich (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q3 3:54, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q4 11:23, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Tennessee Titans?

Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos), 80.8% completion, +0.73 EPA per dropback, +18.89 total passing EPA. B. Volek (Tennessee Titans), 30.8% completion, -0.54 EPA per dropback, -13.94 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Tennessee Titans?

Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.89 total EPA on Passing plays. across 26 snaps. Their top snap (+3.26 EPA): (12:11) 16-J.Plummer pass to 34-R.Droughns for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 8-6 Now 9-6 W

Tennessee Titans

Entered 4-10 Now 4-11 L

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