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NFL · Week 12 · November 28, 2010 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Rams vs. Denver Broncos: 2010 Week 12 Recap

Rams defeat Broncos 36–33 in Week 12

S.Bradford led Fantasy Impact as Rams prevailed in a 36–33 Week 12 finish.

Los Angeles Rams 36 5–6 Winner
Final 36–33
Denver Broncos 33 3–8
Winner
Los Angeles Rams
Final score
36–33
Halftime
Los Angeles Rams 26–13 Denver Broncos
Top passer
K. Orton
FantasyHQ MVP
S.Bradford
Game date
November 28, 2010

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • S.Bradford 22/40 · 308 YDS · 3 TD +22.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Darius Alexander
    Darius Alexander 4 REC · 95 YDS +7.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Layden Robinson
    Layden Robinson 4 REC · 58 YDS +5.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Broncos

  • K.Orton 24/47 · 330 YDS · 3 TD +11.3 Fantasy Impact
  • E.Royal 6 REC · 74 YDS · 1 TD +5.0 Fantasy Impact
  • E.Decker 2 REC · 48 YDS +4.1 Fantasy Impact
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Game story

The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Denver Broncos 36–33 in Week 12 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-11-28, a matchup that came down to the wire. The decisive swing (-18.8% win probability) came in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Rams swung the momentum.

In Week 12 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-11-28, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Denver Broncos, pulling away with a 36–33 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 23 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

K. Orton (Denver Broncos) paced the passing game, with +11.34 total EPA, and +1.3% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, S. Bradford (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +22.82 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-18.8% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (1:17) 5-D.Jones punts 22 yards to DEN 33, Center-45-C.Massey, downed by LA-81-M.Gilyard.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Los Angeles Rams71973036
Denver Broncos103020033

Stars of the game

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

  1. 1 S. Bradford · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +22.82 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
  2. 2 K. Orton · Denver Broncos · Passing · +11.34 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
  3. 3 D. Alexander · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +7.86 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
  4. 4 L. Robinson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.65 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
  5. 5 E. Royal · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.00 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
  6. 6 B. Bajema · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.65 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
  7. 7 M. Hoomanawanui · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.55 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.55 EPA/play
  8. 8 E. Decker · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.06 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.03 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

S. Bradford — LA · Passing

S. Bradford posted the highest total EPA (+22.82) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.57 EPA per play.

The signature play (+4.55 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (1:41) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 86-M.Hoomanawanui for 36 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 — K. Moreno (Q1 57:04)
  • Los Angeles Rams — M. Hoomanawanui (S. Bradford pass) (Q1 46:41)
  • Los Angeles Rams — B. Bajema (S. Bradford pass) (Q2 35:53)
  • Los Angeles Rams — B. Bajema (S. Bradford pass) (Q2 33:01)
  • Los Angeles Rams — K. Darby (Q3 23:58)
  • Denver Broncos — B. Lloyd (K. Orton pass) (Q4 15:00)
  • Denver Broncos — E. Royal (K. Orton pass) (Q4 4:57)
  • Denver Broncos — B. Lloyd (K. Orton pass) (Q4 2:40)

Field goals

  • Denver Broncos — M. Prater (Q1 52:36)
  • Denver Broncos — M. Prater (Q2 42:31)
  • Los Angeles Rams — C. Massey (Q2 30:58)
  • Los Angeles Rams — C. Massey (Q2 30:18)
  • Los Angeles Rams — C. Massey (Q4 10:54)

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 10–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LA 4 (Q1 57:04) — (12:04) (Shotgun) 27-K.Moreno up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 56:54) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LA 31 (Q1 52:36) — (7:36) 5-M.Prater 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the DEN 36 (Q1 46:41) — (1:41) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 86-M.Hoomanawanui for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 46:32) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 19–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LA 22 (Q2 42:31) — (12:31) 5-M.Prater 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the DEN 2 (Q2 35:53) — (5:53) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 47-B.Bajema for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 35:45) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the DEN 26 (Q2 33:01) — (3:01) 8-S.Bradford pass deep left to 47-B.Bajema for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the DEN 10 (Q2 30:58) — (:58) 3-Josh.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the DEN 19 (Q2 30:18) — (:18) 3-Josh.Brown 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q3 23:58) — (8:58) 34-K.Darby up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 23:55) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones..

The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 20–3. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LA 41 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 8-K.Orton pass deep right to 84-B.Lloyd for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 14:54) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the DEN 8 (Q4 10:54) — (10:54) 3-Josh.Brown 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LA 16 (Q4 4:57) — (4:57) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short middle to 19-E.Royal for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LA 5 (Q4 2:40) — (2:40) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short right to 84-B.Lloyd for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 2:35) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

Turning points

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

  • Los Angeles Rams (Q4 1:17) — (1:17) 5-D.Jones punts 22 yards to DEN 33, Center-45-C.Massey, downed by LA-81-M.Gilyard. [WPA -18.8% · EPA -0.53]
  • Denver Broncos (Q4 1:00) — (1:00) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton sacked at DEN 28 for -6 yards (72-C.Long). [WPA -14.5% · EPA -0.47]
  • Denver Broncos (Q4 2:40) — (2:40) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short right to 84-B.Lloyd for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.5% · EPA +1.98]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q2 33:29) — (3:29) 8-S.Bradford pass deep left to 84-D.Alexander ran ob at DEN 26 for 45 yards. [WPA +11.9% · EPA +2.66]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q1 46:41) — (1:41) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 86-M.Hoomanawanui for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.8% · EPA +4.55]

Impact plays

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

  • Los Angeles Rams (Q1 46:41) — (1:41) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 86-M.Hoomanawanui for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.8% · EPA +4.55]
  • Denver Broncos (Q3 26:08) — (11:08) 27-K.Moreno left tackle to DEN 31 for 9 yards (21-O.Atogwe). FUMBLES (21-O.Atogwe), RECOVERED by LA-53-N.Diggs at DEN 34. 53-N.Diggs ran ob at DEN 31 for 3 yards. [WPA -6.1% · EPA -4.47]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q2 33:01) — (3:01) 8-S.Bradford pass deep left to 47-B.Bajema for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.0% · EPA +4.08]
  • Denver Broncos (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 8-K.Orton pass deep right to 84-B.Lloyd for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.4% · EPA +4.01]

Quarterback report card

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

  • K.Orton (Denver Broncos) · 47 dropbacks · 51.1% completion · +1.3% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +11.34 total EPA
  • S.Bradford (Los Angeles Rams) · 40 dropbacks · 55.0% completion · -0.8% CPOE · +0.57 EPA/play · +22.82 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

StatLos Angeles RamsDenver Broncos
Offensive EPA/play+0.162+0.115
Offensive success rate40.8%43.0%
Pass EPA/play+0.570+0.241
Rush EPA/play-0.089-0.040
Defensive EPA/play-0.115-0.162
Defensive success rate57.0%59.2%

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Rams +0.16, Denver Broncos +0.12) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

  • Denver Broncos: 14 drives, +9.92 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Los Angeles Rams: 14 drives, +15.90 total EPA, 7 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

  • Los Angeles Rams 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.
  • S. Bradford (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

  1. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 57:04 · LA 4 · Score 0-6
    (12:04) (Shotgun) 27-K.Moreno up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 56:54 · LA 2 · Score 0-7
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  3. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 52:36 · LA 31 · Score 0-10
    (7:36) 5-M.Prater 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  4. Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 46:41 · DEN 36 · Score 6-10
    (1:41) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 86-M.Hoomanawanui for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 46:32 · DEN 2 · Score 7-10
    3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
  6. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 42:31 · LA 22 · Score 7-13
    (12:31) 5-M.Prater 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  7. Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 35:53 · DEN 2 · Score 13-13
    (5:53) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 47-B.Bajema for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 35:45 · DEN 2 · Score 14-13
    3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
  9. Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 33:01 · DEN 26 · Score 20-13
    (3:01) 8-S.Bradford pass deep left to 47-B.Bajema for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 30:58 · DEN 10 · Score 23-13
    (:58) 3-Josh.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
  11. Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 30:18 · DEN 19 · Score 26-13
    (:18) 3-Josh.Brown 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
  12. Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 23:58 · DEN 1 · Score 32-13
    (8:58) 34-K.Darby up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 23:55 · DEN 2 · Score 33-13
    3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
  14. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · LA 41 · Score 33-19
    (15:00) 8-K.Orton pass deep right to 84-B.Lloyd for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 14:54 · LA 2 · Score 33-20
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  16. Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 10:54 · DEN 8 · Score 36-20
    (10:54) 3-Josh.Brown 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
  17. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 4:57 · LA 16 · Score 36-26
    (4:57) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short middle to 19-E.Royal for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  18. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 2:40 · LA 5 · Score 36-32
    (2:40) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short right to 84-B.Lloyd for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  19. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 2:35 · LA 2 · Score 36-33
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Denver Broncos?

The Los Angeles Rams beat the Denver Broncos 36-33 in Week 12, 2010 on 2010-11-28.

What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Denver Broncos?

The final score was Los Angeles Rams 36, Denver Broncos 33 (LA 36-33 DEN) in Week 12, 2010 on 2010-11-28.

What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Denver Broncos?

Q1: Los Angeles Rams 7, Denver Broncos 10; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 19, Denver Broncos 3; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 7, Denver Broncos 0; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 3, Denver Broncos 20; Final: Los Angeles Rams 36, Denver Broncos 33.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Denver Broncos?

Denver Broncos touchdown — K. Moreno (Q1 57:04) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — M. Hoomanawanui (S. Bradford pass) (Q1 46:41) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — B. Bajema (S. Bradford pass) (Q2 35:53) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — B. Bajema (S. Bradford pass) (Q2 33:01) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — K. Darby (Q3 23:58) Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Lloyd (K. Orton pass) (Q4 15:00) Denver Broncos touchdown — E. Royal (K. Orton pass) (Q4 4:57) Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Lloyd (K. Orton pass) (Q4 2:40) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q1 52:36, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q2 42:31, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — C. Massey (Q2 30:58, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — C. Massey (Q2 30:18, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — C. Massey (Q4 10:54, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Rams vs Denver Broncos?

K. Orton (Denver Broncos), 51.1% completion, +1.3% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +11.34 total passing EPA. S. Bradford (Los Angeles Rams), 55.0% completion, -0.8% CPOE, +0.57 EPA per dropback, +22.82 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs Denver Broncos?

S. Bradford (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +22.82 on passing plays. across 40 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.55 EPA): (1:41) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 86-M.Hoomanawanui for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -18.8%.

Was Los Angeles Rams vs Denver Broncos a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Los Angeles Rams won 36-33 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 4-6 Now 5-6 W

Denver Broncos

Entered 3-7 Now 3-8 L

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