Philadelphia Eagles vs. Denver Broncos: 2021 Week 10 Recap

Game story

In Week 10 of the 2021 NFL season on 2021-11-14, the Philadelphia Eagles took care of business against the Denver Broncos, pulling away with a 30–13 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

T. Bridgewater (Denver Broncos) paced the passing game, with -3.09 total EPA, and -4.5% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, J. Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.10 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-20.7% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Denver Broncos changed the game: (:14) 25-M.Gordon up the middle to PHI 22 for 1 yard (52-D.Taylor). FUMBLES (52-D.Taylor), touched at PHI 22, RECOVERED by PHI-2-D.Slay at PHI 17. 2-D.Slay for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

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

1. 1 J. Hurts · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +7.10 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
2. 2 D. Smith · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +6.28 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
3. 3 A. Okwuegbunam · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.98 EPA/play
4. 4 J. Howard · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +3.50 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
5. 5 D. Goedert · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.92 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
6. 6 B. Scott · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.26 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
7. 7 B. Scott · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +1.86 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
8. 8 N. Fant · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.51 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Philadelphia Eagles — D. Smith (J. Hurts pass) (Q1 48:24)
• Denver Broncos — M. Gordon (Q2 43:40)
• Philadelphia Eagles — D. Smith (J. Hurts pass) (Q2 33:11)
• Philadelphia Eagles — M. Gordon (Q3 15:14)

Field goals

• Philadelphia Eagles — J. Elliott (Q1 55:17)
• Denver Broncos — B. McManus (Q2 39:41)
• Philadelphia Eagles — J. Elliott (Q2 30:10)
• Denver Broncos — B. McManus (Q3 19:54)
• Philadelphia Eagles — J. Elliott (Q4 7:39)
• Philadelphia Eagles — T. Bridgewater (Q4 7:36)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the DEN 12 (Q1 55:17) — (10:17) 4-J.Elliott 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DEN 36 (Q1 48:24); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DEN 20 (Q1 48:16) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q2 43:40) — (13:40) 75-Q.Bailey reported in as eligible. 25-M.Gordon up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 43:38) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the PHI 3 (Q2 39:41) — (9:41) 8-B.McManus 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DEN 5 (Q2 33:11) — (3:11) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short middle to 6-D.Smith for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 33:07) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the DEN 34 (Q2 30:10) — (:10) 4-J.Elliott 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the PHI 10 (Q3 19:54) — (4:54) 8-B.McManus 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PHI 23 (Q3 15:14); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q3 15:00) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs..

The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 6–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the DEN 5 (Q4 7:39) — (7:39) 4-J.Elliott 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the PHI 75 (Q4 7:36) — (7:36) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass incomplete short right to 81-T.Patrick..

Turning points

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

• Denver Broncos (Q3 15:14) — (:14) 25-M.Gordon up the middle to PHI 22 for 1 yard (52-D.Taylor). FUMBLES (52-D.Taylor), touched at PHI 22, RECOVERED by PHI-2-D.Slay at PHI 17. 2-D.Slay for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -20.7% · EPA -10.17]
• Denver Broncos (Q2 41:26) — (11:26) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle to 85-A.Okwuegbunam pushed ob at PHI 8 for 64 yards (28-A.Harris). [WPA +12.7% · EPA +3.81]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 50:21) — (5:21) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep left to 88-D.Goedert to DEN 47 for 24 yards (21-R.Darby, 31-J.Simmons). PHI-88-D.Goedert was injured during the play. [WPA +11.0% · EPA +3.39]
• Denver Broncos (Q3 25:56) — (10:56) 8-B.McManus 22 yard field goal is BLOCKED (42-K.Wallace), Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin, RECOVERED by PHI-49-A.Singleton at PHI 10. [WPA -10.3% · EPA -2.74]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 18:11) — (3:11) 1-J.Hurts pass deep right intended for 16-Q.Watkins INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Simmons (96-S.Harris) at DEN 30. 31-J.Simmons pushed ob at DEN 47 for 17 yards (6-D.Smith). [WPA -9.2% · EPA -4.50]

Impact plays

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

• Denver Broncos (Q3 15:14) — (:14) 25-M.Gordon up the middle to PHI 22 for 1 yard (52-D.Taylor). FUMBLES (52-D.Taylor), touched at PHI 22, RECOVERED by PHI-2-D.Slay at PHI 17. 2-D.Slay for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -20.7% · EPA -10.17]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 18:11) — (3:11) 1-J.Hurts pass deep right intended for 16-Q.Watkins INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Simmons (96-S.Harris) at DEN 30. 31-J.Simmons pushed ob at DEN 47 for 17 yards (6-D.Smith). [WPA -9.2% · EPA -4.50]
• Denver Broncos (Q2 41:26) — (11:26) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle to 85-A.Okwuegbunam pushed ob at PHI 8 for 64 yards (28-A.Harris). [WPA +12.7% · EPA +3.81]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 48:24) — (3:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep right to 6-D.Smith for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field st [WPA +8.6% · EPA +3.79]

Quarterback report card

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

• T.Bridgewater (Denver Broncos) · 38 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · -4.5% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -3.09 total EPA
• J.Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) · 26 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +12.9% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +7.10 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Philadelphia Eagles generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Denver Broncos: 11 drives, -13.06 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
• Philadelphia Eagles: 11 drives, +8.88 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

• Philadelphia Eagles leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• J. Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• T. Bridgewater (DEN) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
• J. Hurts (PHI) 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.

1. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 55:17 · DEN 12 · Score 3-0
   (10:17) 4-J.Elliott 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
2. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 48:24 · DEN 36 · Score 9-0
   (3:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep right to 6-D.Smith for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the pla
3. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 48:16 · DEN 20 · Score 10-0
   4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
4. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 43:40 · PHI 1 · Score 10-6
   (13:40) 75-Q.Bailey reported in as eligible. 25-M.Gordon up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 43:38 · PHI 15 · Score 10-7
   8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
6. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 39:41 · PHI 3 · Score 10-10
   (9:41) 8-B.McManus 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
7. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 33:11 · DEN 5 · Score 16-10
   (3:11) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short middle to 6-D.Smith for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 33:07 · DEN 15 · Score 17-10
   4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
9. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 30:10 · DEN 34 · Score 20-10
   (:10) 4-J.Elliott 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
10. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 19:54 · PHI 10 · Score 20-13
    (4:54) 8-B.McManus 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
11. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 15:14 · PHI 23 · Score 26-13
    (:14) 25-M.Gordon up the middle to PHI 22 for 1 yard (52-D.Taylor). FUMBLES (52-D.Taylor), touched at PHI 22, RECOVERED by PHI-2-D.Slay at PHI 17. 2-D.Slay for
12. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 15:00 · DEN 15 · Score 27-13
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
13. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 7:39 · DEN 5 · Score 30-13
    (7:39) 4-J.Elliott 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
14. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 7:36 · PHI 75 · Score 30-13
    (7:36) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass incomplete short right to 81-T.Patrick.