Game story
In Week 8 of the 2015 NFL season on 2015-11-01, the Denver Broncos took care of business against the Green Bay Packers, pulling away with a 29–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with -2.16 total EPA, and -2.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, P. Manning (Denver Broncos) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.01 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+7.3% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Denver Broncos changed the game: (8:18) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-D.Thomas to DEN 42 for 20 yards (23-D.Randall).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Denver Broncos | 7 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 29 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 P. Manning · Denver Broncos · Passing · +13.01 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 2 D. Thomas · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +11.24 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 3 V. Green · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.12 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.71 EPA/play
- 4 O. Daniels · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.38 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
- 5 C. Anderson · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +3.96 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 6 R. Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +0.59 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 7 R. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +0.44 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 8 E. Lacy · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +0.34 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
P. Manning — DEN · Passing
P. Manning posted the highest total EPA (+13.01) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Denver Broncos's efficiency. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.
The signature play (+3.36 EPA) came from Denver Broncos: (5:32) (Shotgun) 22-C.Anderson up the middle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — R. Hillman
- Denver Broncos — R. Hillman
- Green Bay Packers — E. Lacy
- Denver Broncos — C. Anderson
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — B. McManus
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
- 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: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q1 49:43) — (4:43) 23-R.Hillman up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 49:39) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the GB 15 (Q2 44:10) — (14:10) (Shotgun) 23-R.Hillman up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 44:02) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the GB 32 (Q2 37:51) — (7:51) 8-B.McManus 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DEN 2 (Q2 33:02) — (3:02) (Shotgun) 27-E.Lacy up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 32:58) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DEN 39 (Q3 24:13) — (9:13) 2-M.Crosby 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the GB 28 (Q3 20:32) — (5:32) (Shotgun) 22-C.Anderson up the middle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 20:25) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 5–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the GB 6 (Q4 12:28) — (12:28) 8-B.McManus 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos registered a safety from the DEN 87 (Q4 12:21).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 23:18) — (8:18) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-D.Thomas to DEN 42 for 20 yards (23-D.Randall).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 88-D.Thomas to GB 5 for 47 yards (29-C.Hayward).
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 24:13) — (9:13) 2-M.Crosby 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 25:01) — (10:01) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep right to 18-R.Cobb. PENALTY on GB-75-B.Bulaga, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at DEN 33 - No Play.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 20:32) — (5:32) (Shotgun) 22-C.Anderson up the middle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 20:32) — (5:32) (Shotgun) 22-C.Anderson up the middle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 10:02) — (10:02) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right intended for 12-A.Caldwell INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Randall at GB 29. 23-D.Randall to GB 29 for no gain (12-A.Caldwell).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 88-D.Thomas to GB 5 for 47 yards (29-C.Hayward).
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 24:13) — (9:13) 2-M.Crosby 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Quarterback report card
A.Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A.Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 34 dropbacks · 41.2% completion · -2.2% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.16 total EPA
- P.Manning (Denver Broncos) · 33 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +8.6% CPOE · +0.39 EPA/play · +13.01 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.025 | +0.199 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.3% | 46.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.063 | +0.394 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.079 | +0.061 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.199 | +0.025 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.7% | 59.7% |
By the numbers
Denver Broncos held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs -0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Denver Broncos: 9 drives, +16.33 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 9 drives, -1.67 total EPA, 3 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.
- Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 49:43 · GB 1 · Score 0-6
(4:43) 23-R.Hillman up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 49:39 · GB 15 · Score 0-7
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 44:10 · GB 15 · Score 0-13
(14:10) (Shotgun) 23-R.Hillman up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 44:02 · GB 15 · Score 0-14
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 37:51 · GB 32 · Score 0-17
(7:51) 8-B.McManus 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 33:02 · DEN 2 · Score 6-17
(3:02) (Shotgun) 27-E.Lacy up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 32:58 · DEN 15 · Score 7-17
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 24:13 · DEN 39 · Score 10-17
(9:13) 2-M.Crosby 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 20:32 · GB 28 · Score 10-23
(5:32) (Shotgun) 22-C.Anderson up the middle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 20:25 · GB 15 · Score 10-24
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 12:28 · GB 6 · Score 10-27
(12:28) 8-B.McManus 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos Safety (+2) — Q4 12:21 · DEN 87 · Score 10-29
(12:21) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 4 for -9 yards (94-D.Ware). FUMBLES (94-D.Ware) [94-D.Ware], touched at GB 3, recovered by GB-82-R.Rodgers at GB 0. 82-R.Rodge
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Denver Broncos?
The Denver Broncos beat the Green Bay Packers 29-10 in Week 8, 2015 on 2015-11-01.
What was the final score of Green Bay Packers vs Denver Broncos?
The final score was Green Bay Packers 10, Denver Broncos 29 (GB 10-29 DEN) in Week 8, 2015 on 2015-11-01.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 0, Denver Broncos 7; Q2: Green Bay Packers 7, Denver Broncos 10; Q3: Green Bay Packers 3, Denver Broncos 7; Q4: Green Bay Packers 0, Denver Broncos 5; Final: Green Bay Packers 10, Denver Broncos 29.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Denver Broncos?
Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Hillman (Q1 49:43) Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Hillman (Q2 44:10) Green Bay Packers touchdown — E. Lacy (Q2 33:02) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Anderson (Q3 20:32) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q2 37:51, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 24:13, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q4 12:28, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Denver Broncos?
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 41.2% completion, -2.2% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.16 total passing EPA. P. Manning (Denver Broncos), 63.6% completion, +8.6% CPOE, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +13.01 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Green Bay Packers vs Denver Broncos?
P. Manning (Denver Broncos) led the game in total EPA with +13.01 on passing plays. across 33 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+3.36 EPA): (5:32) (Shotgun) 22-C.Anderson up the middle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +7.3%.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 6-0 Now 6-1 L
Denver Broncos
Entered 6-0 Now 7-0 W
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