Game story
In Week 14 of the 2016 NFL season on 2016-12-11, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the Denver Broncos, pulling away with a 13–10 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Siemian (Denver Broncos) paced the passing game, with -3.37 total EPA, and +10.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, E. Sanders (Denver Broncos) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.33 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-25.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Denver Broncos changed the game: (1:04) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short middle to 83-A.Derby to DEN 41 for 12 yards (54-A.Williamson). FUMBLES (54-A.Williamson), RECOVERED by TEN-24-D.Stafford at DEN 40. 24-D.Stafford to DEN 40 for
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Tennessee Titans | 10 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 E. Sanders · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.33 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 2 D. Thomas · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.16 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 3 D. Murray · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +4.21 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 4 R. Dixon · Denver Broncos · Passing · +3.53 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.53 EPA/play
- 5 C. Latimer · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.11 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 6 A. Fasano · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.38 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 7 D. Walker · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +0.77 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 8 J. Forsett · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.50 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
E. Sanders — DEN · Receiving
E. Sanders posted the highest total EPA (+5.33) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Denver Broncos's efficiency. Across 14 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.26 EPA) came from Denver Broncos: (6:58) 20-J.Forsett left guard to DEN 38 for 9 yards (25-R.Johnson). FUMBLES (25-R.Johnson), RECOVERED by TEN-30-J.McCourty at DEN 40. 30-J.McCourty to DEN 40 for no gain (76-M.Garcia).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — D. Murray
- Denver Broncos — E. Sanders (T. Siemian pass)
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — R. Succop
- Tennessee Titans — R. Succop
- Denver Broncos — B. McManus
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q1 52:33) — (7:33) 29-D.Murray left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q1 52:29) — 4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the DEN 35 (Q1 50:53) — (5:53) 4-R.Succop 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 16–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the DEN 23 (Q2 31:32) — (1:32) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Succop 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the TEN 75 (Q2 31:27).
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the TEN 3 (Q4 10:04); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q4 9:58) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-45-T.Gafford, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the TEN 16 (Q4 4:33) — (4:33) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.McManus 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-T.Gafford, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 1:04) — (1:04) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short middle to 83-A.Derby to DEN 41 for 12 yards (54-A.Williamson). FUMBLES (54-A.Williamson), RECOVERED by TEN-24-D.Stafford at DEN 40. 24-D.Stafford to DEN 40 for
- Denver Broncos (Q4 6:14) — (6:14) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short left to 88-D.Thomas to TEN 7 for 13 yards (30-J.McCourty).
- Denver Broncos (Q4 5:33) — (5:33) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian sacked at TEN 16 for -9 yards (52-A.Wallace).
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 55:45) — (10:45) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass deep left to 82-D.Walker pushed ob at DEN 20 for 23 yards (31-J.Simmons).
- Denver Broncos (Q4 7:29) — (7:29) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short left to 10-E.Sanders pushed ob at TEN 18 for 10 yards (30-J.McCourty).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 51:58) — (6:58) 20-J.Forsett left guard to DEN 38 for 9 yards (25-R.Johnson). FUMBLES (25-R.Johnson), RECOVERED by TEN-30-J.McCourty at DEN 40. 30-J.McCourty to DEN 40 for no gain (76-M.Garcia).
- Denver Broncos (Q3 19:35) — (4:35) (Punt formation) 9-R.Dixon pass short left to 14-C.Latimer pushed ob at TEN 49 for 16 yards (47-A.Blake).
- Denver Broncos (Q4 1:04) — (1:04) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short middle to 83-A.Derby to DEN 41 for 12 yards (54-A.Williamson). FUMBLES (54-A.Williamson), RECOVERED by TEN-24-D.Stafford at DEN 40. 24-D.Stafford to DEN 40 for
- Denver Broncos (Q1 59:16) — (14:16) 13-T.Siemian sacked at DEN 28 for -6 yards (91-D.Morgan).
Quarterback report card
T.Siemian led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Siemian (Denver Broncos) · 56 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +10.3% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -3.37 total EPA
- M.Mariota (Tennessee Titans) · 26 dropbacks · 23.1% completion · -26.3% CPOE · -0.45 EPA/play · -11.66 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.146 | -0.108 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.5% | 39.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.003 | -0.449 |
| Rush EPA/play | -1.128 | +0.105 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.108 | +0.146 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.0% | 59.5% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Denver Broncos -0.15, Tennessee Titans -0.11) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Denver Broncos: 11 drives, -11.52 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 11 drives, -8.85 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Tennessee Titans leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- E. Sanders (Denver Broncos) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- T. Siemian (DEN) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- M. Mariota (TEN) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 52:33 · DEN 1 · Score 0-6
(7:33) 29-D.Murray left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 52:29 · DEN 15 · Score 0-7
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 50:53 · DEN 35 · Score 0-10
(5:53) 4-R.Succop 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 31:32 · DEN 23 · Score 0-13
(1:32) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Succop 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+13) — Q2 31:27 · TEN 75 · Score 0-13
(1:27) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short right to 23-D.Booker to DEN 29 for 4 yards (98-B.Orakpo). TEN-91-D.Morgan was injured during the play. His return is Qu - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 10:04 · TEN 3 · Score 6-13
(10:04) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short left to 10-E.Sanders for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DEN-10-E.Sanders, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 9:58 · TEN 15 · Score 7-13
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-45-T.Gafford, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 4:33 · TEN 16 · Score 10-13
(4:33) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.McManus 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-T.Gafford, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Tennessee Titans?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Denver Broncos 13-10 in Week 14, 2016 on 2016-12-11.
What was the final score of Denver Broncos vs Tennessee Titans?
The final score was Denver Broncos 10, Tennessee Titans 13 (DEN 10-13 TEN) in Week 14, 2016 on 2016-12-11.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Denver Broncos 0, Tennessee Titans 10; Q2: Denver Broncos 0, Tennessee Titans 16; Q4: Denver Broncos 10, Tennessee Titans 0; Final: Denver Broncos 10, Tennessee Titans 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Tennessee Titans?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Murray (Q1 52:33) Denver Broncos touchdown — E. Sanders (T. Siemian pass) (Q4 10:04) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Succop (Q1 50:53, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Succop (Q2 31:32, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q4 4:33, 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?
T. Siemian (Denver Broncos), 62.5% completion, +10.3% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -3.37 total passing EPA. M. Mariota (Tennessee Titans), 23.1% completion, -26.3% CPOE, -0.45 EPA per dropback, -11.66 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Denver Broncos vs Tennessee Titans?
E. Sanders (Denver Broncos) led the game in total EPA with +5.33 on receiving plays. across 14 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.26 EPA): (6:58) 20-J.Forsett left guard to DEN 38 for 9 yards (25-R.Johnson). FUMBLES (25-R.Johnson), RECOVERED by TEN-30-J.McCourty at DEN 40. 30-J.McCourty to DEN 40 for no gain (76-M.Gar. The biggest win-probability swing was -25.6%.
Was Denver Broncos vs Tennessee Titans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Tennessee Titans won 13-10 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 8-4 Now 8-5 L
Tennessee Titans
Entered 6-6 Now 7-6 W
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