Game story
In Week 8 of the 2005 NFL season on 2005-10-30, the Denver Broncos took care of business against the Philadelphia Eagles, pulling away with a 49–21 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Plummer (Denver Broncos) paced the passing game, with +14.72 total EPA.
On the individual side, J. Plummer (Denver Broncos) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.72 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-10.8% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Philadelphia Eagles changed the game: (13:31) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass intended for 86-R.Brown INTERCEPTED by 22-D.Foxworth at DEN -2. Touchback.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Eagles | 0 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Denver Broncos | 14 | 14 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 49 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Plummer · Denver Broncos · Passing · +14.72 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 2 T. Owens · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +13.21 total EPA · 3 snaps · +4.40 EPA/play
- 3 T. Bell · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +7.03 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 4 R. Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +7.02 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
- 5 M. Anderson · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +5.04 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 6 B. Westbrook · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.99 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 7 A. Lelie · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.64 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
- 8 T. Devoe · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.42 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Plummer — DEN · Passing
J. Plummer posted the highest total EPA (+14.72) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Denver Broncos's efficiency. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.
The signature play (+8.54 EPA) came from Philadelphia Eagles: (10:00) 5-D.McNabb pass to 81-T.Owens for 91 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 — M. Anderson
- Denver Broncos — K. Johnson (J. Plummer pass)
- Denver Broncos — R. Smith (J. Plummer pass)
- Denver Broncos — S. Alexander (J. Plummer pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — L. Smith (D. McNabb pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — T. Owens (D. McNabb pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — B. Westbrook (D. McNabb pass)
- Denver Broncos — T. Devoe (J. Plummer pass)
- Denver Broncos — T. Bell
- Denver Broncos — T. Bell
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 14–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the PHI 2 (Q1 55:21) — (10:21) 38-M.Anderson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 55:17) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the PHI 6 (Q1 49:35) — (4:35) 16-J.Plummer pass to 39-K.Johnson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 49:30) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 14–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the PHI 2 (Q2 42:22) — (12:22) 16-J.Plummer pass to 80-R.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 42:16) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the PHI 3 (Q2 37:53) — (7:53) 16-J.Plummer pass to 82-S.Alexander for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 37:47) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q2 31:18) — (1:18) 5-D.McNabb pass to 82-L.Smith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 31:13) — 6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..
The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 14–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DEN 91 (Q3 25:00) — (10:00) 5-D.McNabb pass to 81-T.Owens for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 24:46) — 6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DEN 14 (Q3 16:40) — (1:40) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass to 36-B.Westbrook for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 16:33) — 6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 21–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the PHI 44 (Q4 10:02) — (10:02) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 14-T.Devoe for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 9:53) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the PHI 67 (Q4 6:43) — (6:43) 26-T.Bell left end for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 6:31) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the PHI 6 (Q4 0:30) — (:30) 26-T.Bell up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 0:26) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 13:31) — (13:31) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass intended for 86-R.Brown INTERCEPTED by 22-D.Foxworth at DEN -2. Touchback.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 57:22) — (12:22) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie to PHI 14 for 32 yards (20-B.Dawkins).
- Denver Broncos (Q4 10:02) — (10:02) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 14-T.Devoe for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 18:42) — (3:42) 5-D.McNabb pass to 81-T.Owens to DEN 18 for 46 yards (24-C.Bailey).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 14:55) — (14:55) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass to 83-G.Lewis to DEN 29 for 15 yards (27-Da.Williams). Play Challenged by DEN and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by DEN.)
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 25:00) — (10:00) 5-D.McNabb pass to 81-T.Owens for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 6:43) — (6:43) 26-T.Bell left end for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 10:02) — (10:02) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 14-T.Devoe for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 0:30) — (:30) 26-T.Bell up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J.Plummer led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Plummer (Denver Broncos) · 40 dropbacks · 55.0% completion · +0.37 EPA/play · +14.72 total EPA
- D.McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 39 dropbacks · 30.8% completion · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.59 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Philadelphia Eagles | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.001 | +0.287 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.5% | 54.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.041 | +0.368 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.140 | +0.335 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.287 | -0.001 |
| Defensive success rate | 45.8% | 59.5% |
By the numbers
Denver Broncos held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.29 vs +0.00), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Denver Broncos: 15 drives, +27.56 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 15 drives, +0.06 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.
- J. Plummer (Denver Broncos) 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.
- Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 55:21 · PHI 2 · Score 0-6
(10:21) 38-M.Anderson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 55:17 · PHI 2 · Score 0-7
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 49:35 · PHI 6 · Score 0-13
(4:35) 16-J.Plummer pass to 39-K.Johnson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 49:30 · PHI 2 · Score 0-14
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 42:22 · PHI 2 · Score 0-20
(12:22) 16-J.Plummer pass to 80-R.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 42:16 · PHI 2 · Score 0-21
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 37:53 · PHI 3 · Score 0-27
(7:53) 16-J.Plummer pass to 82-S.Alexander for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 37:47 · PHI 2 · Score 0-28
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 31:18 · DEN 1 · Score 6-28
(1:18) 5-D.McNabb pass to 82-L.Smith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 31:13 · DEN 2 · Score 7-28
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 25:00 · DEN 91 · Score 13-28
(10:00) 5-D.McNabb pass to 81-T.Owens for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 24:46 · DEN 2 · Score 14-28
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 16:40 · DEN 14 · Score 20-28
(1:40) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass to 36-B.Westbrook for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 16:33 · DEN 2 · Score 21-28
6-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 10:02 · PHI 44 · Score 21-34
(10:02) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 14-T.Devoe for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 9:53 · PHI 2 · Score 21-35
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 6:43 · PHI 67 · Score 21-41
(6:43) 26-T.Bell left end for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 6:31 · PHI 2 · Score 21-42
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 0:30 · PHI 6 · Score 21-48
(:30) 26-T.Bell up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 0:26 · PHI 2 · Score 21-49
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Denver Broncos?
The Denver Broncos beat the Philadelphia Eagles 49-21 in Week 8, 2005 on 2005-10-30.
What was the final score of Philadelphia Eagles vs Denver Broncos?
The final score was Philadelphia Eagles 21, Denver Broncos 49 (PHI 21-49 DEN) in Week 8, 2005 on 2005-10-30.
What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Denver Broncos 14; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Denver Broncos 14; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 14, Denver Broncos 0; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Denver Broncos 21; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 21, Denver Broncos 49.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Denver Broncos?
Denver Broncos touchdown — M. Anderson (Q1 55:21) Denver Broncos touchdown — K. Johnson (J. Plummer pass) (Q1 49:35) Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Smith (J. Plummer pass) (Q2 42:22) Denver Broncos touchdown — S. Alexander (J. Plummer pass) (Q2 37:53) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — L. Smith (D. McNabb pass) (Q2 31:18) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — T. Owens (D. McNabb pass) (Q3 25:00) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — B. Westbrook (D. McNabb pass) (Q3 16:40) Denver Broncos touchdown — T. Devoe (J. Plummer pass) (Q4 10:02) Denver Broncos touchdown — T. Bell (Q4 6:43) Denver Broncos touchdown — T. Bell (Q4 0:30) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs Denver Broncos?
J. Plummer (Denver Broncos), 55.0% completion, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +14.72 total passing EPA. D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 30.8% completion, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.59 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Philadelphia Eagles vs Denver Broncos?
J. Plummer (Denver Broncos) led the game in total EPA with +14.72 on passing plays. across 40 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+8.54 EPA): (10:00) 5-D.McNabb pass to 81-T.Owens for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -10.8%.
Season records after this game
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L
Denver Broncos
Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W
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