Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 41–7 Kansas City Chiefs
- Halftime
- Kansas City Chiefs 7–25 Denver Broncos at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Cutler
- Top passer
- B. Croyle
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:27) 12-B.Croyle sacked at KC 17 for -2 yards (92-E.Dumervil). FUMBLES (92-E.Dumervil), …
- Game date
- 2007-12-09
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 41–7 on 2007-12-09. J. Cutler posted a game-high +14.87 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kansas City Chiefs | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
 Denver Broncos | 14 | 11 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 41 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
KCKansas City Chiefs(13:28) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 14-B.Stokley for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
(7:18) 20-T.Henry right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
(6:16) 12-B.Croyle pass short left to 88-T.Gonzalez for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. PENALTY on DEN-15-B.Marshall, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(:01) 1-J.Elam 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
Timeout #2 by DEN at 00:50.
(14:53) 21-K.Smith up the middle to KC 30 for -2 yards (60-J.Engelberger; 79-M.Thomas). KC-88-T.Gonzalez was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
(7:02) 1-J.Elam 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
(2:20) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 89-D.Graham for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
(:46) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 15-B.Marshall for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
DENDenver BroncosFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 13:28TD BSB. StokleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 21
- Score
- 0-6
(13:28) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 14-B.Stokley for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 13:20XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 0-7
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 7:18TD THT. HenryPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 1
- Score
- 0-13
(7:18) 20-T.Henry right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 7:13XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 0-14
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 6:16TD TGT. GonzalezPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 6-14
(6:16) 12-B.Croyle pass short left to 88-T.Gonzalez for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 6:09XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 7-14
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 1:55TD JEJ. ElamPoints+7
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 7-21
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. PENALTY on DEN-15-B.Marshall, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:01FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 19
- Score
- 7-24
(:01) 1-J.Elam 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:50XP Points+1
- Yard line
- —
- Score
- 7-21
Timeout #2 by DEN at 00:50.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 14:53FG Kobe SmithPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 68
- Score
- 7-24
(14:53) 21-K.Smith up the middle to KC 30 for -2 yards (60-J.Engelberger; 79-M.Thomas). KC-88-T.Gonzalez was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 7:02FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 19
- Score
- 7-27
(7:02) 1-J.Elam 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 2:20TD Points+6
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 7-33
(2:20) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 89-D.Graham for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 2:14XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 7-34
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 0:46TD BMB. MarshallPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 13
- Score
- 7-40
(:46) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 15-B.Marshall for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 0:40XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 7-41
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Cutler · Denver Broncos · Passing · +14.87 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 2B. Marshall · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +10.29 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
- 3T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +6.17 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 4Derrick Graham · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.39 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.80 EPA/play
- 5D. Bowe · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.90 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.45 EPA/play
- 6S. Young · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +4.07 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 7B. Stokley · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.72 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.72 EPA/play
- 8G. Martinez · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.77 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
J. Cutler — DEN · Passing
J. Cutler posted the highest total EPA (+14.87) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.53 EPA per play.
J. Cutler's top snap (+3.12 EPA): (:46) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 15-B.Marshall for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-3.74 EPA): B. Croyle — (1:27) 12-B.Croyle sacked at KC 17 for -2 yards (92-E.Dumervil). FUMBLES (92-E.Dumervil), RECOVERED by DEN-96-T.Crowder at KC 17. 96-T.Crowder to KC 17 for no gain (12-B.Croyle).
Quarterback report card
B. Croyle led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B. Croyle (Kansas City Chiefs) · 35 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -12.5% CPOE · -0.30 EPA/play · -10.54 total EPA
- J. Cutler (Denver Broncos) · 28 dropbacks · 71.4% completion · +13.0% CPOE · +0.53 EPA/play · +14.87 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Kansas City Chiefs | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.186 | +0.255 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.2% | 57.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.301 | +0.455 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.322 | +0.148 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.255 | +0.186 |
| Defensive success rate | 42.3% | 65.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Denver Broncos held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.26 vs -0.19), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Kansas City Chiefs: -0.19 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: +0.26 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 13 drives, +19.89 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Kansas City Chiefs: 12 drives, -14.14 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — B. Stokley (J. Cutler pass)
- Denver Broncos — T. Henry
- Kansas City Chiefs — T. Gonzalez (B. Croyle pass)
- Denver Broncos — Derrick Graham (J. Cutler pass)
- Denver Broncos — B. Marshall (J. Cutler pass)
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
- Denver Broncos — Kobe Smith
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 14–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 21 (Q1 13:28) — (13:28) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 14-B.Stokley for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 13:20) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q1 7:18) — (7:18) 20-T.Henry right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 7:13) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 11–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 15 (Q2 6:16) — (6:16) 12-B.Croyle pass short left to 88-T.Gonzalez for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 6:09) — 5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 2 (Q2 1:55); Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the KC 19 (Q2 0:01) — (:01) 1-J.Elam 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Denver Broncos added 1 points (Q2 0:50) — Timeout #2 by DEN at 00:50..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 20–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the DEN 68 (Q3 14:53); Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the KC 19 (Q3 7:02) — (7:02) 1-J.Elam 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 2 (Q3 2:20) — (2:20) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 89-D.Graham for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 2:14) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 13 (Q3 0:46) — (:46) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 15-B.Marshall for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 0:40) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 14:22) — (14:22) 35-S.Young left tackle to KC 21 for 50 yards (49-B.Pollard).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 7:27) — (7:27) 12-B.Croyle pass deep right to 82-D.Bowe to DEN 10 for 22 yards (21-H.Abdullah).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 10:34) — (10:34) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 89-D.Graham to DEN 49 for 28 yards (24-T.Law).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 8:05) — (8:05) 12-B.Croyle sacked at DEN 32 for -6 yards (92-E.Dumervil).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 13:28) — (13:28) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 14-B.Stokley for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 1:27) — (1:27) 12-B.Croyle sacked at KC 17 for -2 yards (92-E.Dumervil). FUMBLES (92-E.Dumervil), RECOVERED by DEN-96-T.Crowder at KC 17. 96-T.Crowder to KC 17 for no gain (12-B.Croyle).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 7:27) — (7:27) 12-B.Croyle pass deep right to 82-D.Bowe to DEN 10 for 22 yards (21-H.Abdullah).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 14:22) — (14:22) 35-S.Young left tackle to KC 21 for 50 yards (49-B.Pollard).
- Denver Broncos (Q3 0:46) — (:46) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 15-B.Marshall for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 13:28 · KC 21 · Score 0-6
(13:28) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 14-B.Stokley for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 13:20 · KC 2 · Score 0-7
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 7:18 · KC 1 · Score 0-13
(7:18) 20-T.Henry right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 7:13 · KC 2 · Score 0-14
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 6:16 · DEN 15 · Score 6-14
(6:16) 12-B.Croyle pass short left to 88-T.Gonzalez for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 6:09 · DEN 2 · Score 7-14
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos TD (+7) — Q2 1:55 · KC 2 · Score 7-21
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. PENALTY on DEN-15-B.Marshall, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 0:01 · KC 19 · Score 7-24
(:01) 1-J.Elam 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 0:50 · Score 7-21
Timeout #2 by DEN at 00:50. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 14:53 · DEN 68 · Score 7-24
(14:53) 21-K.Smith up the middle to KC 30 for -2 yards (60-J.Engelberger; 79-M.Thomas). KC-88-T.Gonzalez was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 7:02 · KC 19 · Score 7-27
(7:02) 1-J.Elam 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 2:20 · KC 2 · Score 7-33
(2:20) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 89-D.Graham for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 2:14 · KC 2 · Score 7-34
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 0:46 · KC 13 · Score 7-40
(:46) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 15-B.Marshall for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 0:40 · KC 2 · Score 7-41
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
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.
- J. Cutler (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- B. Croyle (KC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- J. Cutler (DEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos on 2007-12-09?
The Denver Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 41-7 in Week 14, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Denver Broncos 14; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Denver Broncos 11; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Denver Broncos 20; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Denver Broncos 41.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos?
Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Stokley (J. Cutler pass) (Q1 13:28) Denver Broncos touchdown — T. Henry (Q1 7:18) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Gonzalez (B. Croyle pass) (Q2 6:16) Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Graham (J. Cutler pass) (Q3 2:20) Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Marshall (J. Cutler pass) (Q3 0:46) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q2 0:01, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — K. Smith (Q3 14:53, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q3 7:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos?
B. Croyle (Kansas City Chiefs), 42.9% completion, -12.5% CPOE, -0.30 EPA per dropback, -10.54 total passing EPA. J. Cutler (Denver Broncos), 71.4% completion, +13.0% CPOE, +0.53 EPA per dropback, +14.87 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos?
J. Cutler (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.87 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (+3.12 EPA): (:46) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 15-B.Marshall for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 4-8 Now 4-9 L
Denver Broncos
Entered 5-7 Now 6-7 W
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