Commanders 21–45 Broncos: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 8, 2013

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Denver Broncos?

P. Manning (Denver Broncos), 65.2% completion, +4.0% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.94 total passing EPA. R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders), 40.5% completion, -3.9% CPOE, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -13.25 total passing EPA.

Quick answer

Winner: Denver Broncos
Final score: Denver Broncos 45–21 Washington Commanders
Halftime: Tied 7–7 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: K. Moreno
Top passer: Paul Manning
Biggest EPA play: (2:20) (Shotgun) 12-K.Cousins pass short right intended for 88-P.Garcon INTERCEPTED by 45-…
Game date: 2013-10-27

Game summary

The Denver Broncos beat the Washington Commanders 45–21 on 2013-10-27. K. Moreno posted a game-high +6.48 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 31 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Washington Commanders	0	7	14	0	0	21
Denver Broncos	7	0	7	31	0	45

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

WASWashington Commanders

WAS 80

WAS 35

DEN 25

DENDenver Broncos

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

19 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DENDenver Broncos
Q1 10:07TD
WWW. Welker
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 6
Score
0-6
(10:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 83-W.Welker for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q1 10:02XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
0-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:25TD
LHL. Hankerson
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 7
Score
6-7
(:25) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short right to 85-L.Hankerson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DEN-99-K.Vickerson, Defensive Holding, declined.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:19XP
KFK. Forbath
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
7-7
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 11:37TD
AMA. Morris
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 1
Score
13-7
(11:37) 46-A.Morris left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 11:34XP
KFK. Forbath
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
14-7
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 11:34TD
Derick Hall
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 80
Score
20-7
(11:34) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right intended for 88-D.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Hall at DEN 26. 23-D.Hall for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 11:25XP
KFK. Forbath
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
21-7
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 7:57TD
MBM. Ball
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 4
Score
21-13
(7:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 28-M.Ball left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 7:48XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
21-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 15:00TD
JDJ. Dreessen
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 1
Score
21-20
(15:00) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 81-J.Dreessen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 14:56XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
21-21
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 14:29TD
KMK. Moreno
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 35
Score
21-27
(14:29) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 27-K.Moreno for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 14:19XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
21-28
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 11:18FG
Matt Prater
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 1
Score
21-31
(11:18) 5-M.Prater 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 6:43TD
Drake Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 35
Score
21-37
(6:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 88-D.Thomas for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 6:35XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
21-38
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 2:20TD
DRD. R-Cromartie
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 25
Score
21-44
(2:20) (Shotgun) 12-K.Cousins pass short right intended for 88-P.Garcon INTERCEPTED by 45-D.R-Cromartie at DEN 25. 45-D.R-Cromartie for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 2:07XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
21-45
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1K. Moreno · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +6.48 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
2J. Dreessen · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.77 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.88 EPA/play
3A. Morris · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +2.91 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
4E. Decker · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
5R. Helu · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.63 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play
6J. Tamme · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.37 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
7M. Ball · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +1.24 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
8L. Hankerson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.20 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.40 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

K. Moreno — DEN · Receiving

K. Moreno posted the highest total EPA (+6.48) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.08 EPA per play.

K. Moreno's top snap (+3.40 EPA): (14:29) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 27-K.Moreno for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-10.50 EPA): Kirk Cousins — (2:20) (Shotgun) 12-K.Cousins pass short right intended for 88-P.Garcon INTERCEPTED by 45-D.R-Cromartie at DEN 25. 45-D.R-Cromartie for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

Paul Manning (Denver Broncos) · 46 dropbacks · 65.2% completion · +4.0% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.94 total EPA
R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) · 37 dropbacks · 40.5% completion · -3.9% CPOE · -0.36 EPA/play · -13.25 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Washington Commanders	Denver Broncos
Offensive EPA/play	-0.250	+0.006
Offensive success rate	40.0%	52.6%
Pass EPA/play	-0.558	+0.020
Rush EPA/play	-0.000	+0.051
Defensive EPA/play	-0.006	+0.250
Defensive success rate	47.4%	60.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Denver Broncos held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.25), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Washington Commanders: -0.25 EPA/play (5th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
Denver Broncos: +0.01 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)

Denver Broncos: 16 drives, +0.62 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 15 drives, -22.49 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Denver Broncos — W. Welker (Paul Manning pass) (Q1 10:07)
Washington Commanders — L. Hankerson (R. Griffin pass) (Q2 0:25)
Washington Commanders — A. Morris (Q3 11:37)
Washington Commanders — Derick Hall (Q3 11:34)
Denver Broncos — M. Ball (Q3 7:57)
Denver Broncos — J. Dreessen (Paul Manning pass) (Q4 15:00)
Denver Broncos — K. Moreno (Paul Manning pass) (Q4 14:29)
Denver Broncos — Drake Thomas (Paul Manning pass) (Q4 6:43)
Denver Broncos — D. R-Cromartie (Q4 2:20)

Field goals

Denver Broncos — Matt Prater (Q4 11:18)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the WAS 6 (Q1 10:07) — (10:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 83-W.Welker for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 10:02) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DEN 7 (Q2 0:25); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 0:19) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q3 11:37) — (11:37) 46-A.Morris left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 11:34) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the WAS 80 (Q3 11:34); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 11:25) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the WAS 4 (Q3 7:57) — (7:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 28-M.Ball left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 7:48) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 31–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 81-J.Dreessen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 14:56) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the WAS 35 (Q4 14:29) — (14:29) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 27-K.Moreno for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 14:19) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the WAS 1 (Q4 11:18) — (11:18) 5-M.Prater 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the WAS 35 (Q4 6:43) — (6:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 88-D.Thomas for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 6:35) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 25 (Q4 2:20); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 2:07) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Denver Broncos (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 81-J.Dreessen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +20.2% · EPA +2.73]
Denver Broncos (Q4 14:29) — (14:29) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 27-K.Moreno for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.9% · EPA +3.40]
Denver Broncos (Q3 11:34) — (11:34) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right intended for 88-D.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Hall at DEN 26. 23-D.Hall for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -15.7% · EPA -7.83]
Denver Broncos (Q3 13:06) — (13:06) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning sacked at DEN 19 for -10 yards (91-R.Kerrigan). FUMBLES (91-R.Kerrigan), RECOVERED by WAS-98-B.Orakpo at DEN 19. 98-B.Orakpo to DEN 19 for no gain (18-P.Manni [WPA -13.8% · EPA -5.30]
Denver Broncos (Q3 0:00) — (:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 27-K.Moreno up the middle to WAS 1 for no gain (24-B.Rambo). [WPA -8.6% · EPA -1.33]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Washington Commanders (Q4 2:20) — (2:20) (Shotgun) 12-K.Cousins pass short right intended for 88-P.Garcon INTERCEPTED by 45-D.R-Cromartie at DEN 25. 45-D.R-Cromartie for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.1% · EPA -10.50]
Denver Broncos (Q3 11:34) — (11:34) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right intended for 88-D.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Hall at DEN 26. 23-D.Hall for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -15.7% · EPA -7.83]
Denver Broncos (Q3 13:06) — (13:06) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning sacked at DEN 19 for -10 yards (91-R.Kerrigan). FUMBLES (91-R.Kerrigan), RECOVERED by WAS-98-B.Orakpo at DEN 19. 98-B.Orakpo to DEN 19 for no gain (18-P.Manni [WPA -13.8% · EPA -5.30]
Washington Commanders (Q4 13:17) — (13:17) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin sacked at WAS 24 for -10 yards (58-V.Miller). FUMBLES (58-V.Miller), RECOVERED by DEN-95-D.Wolfe at WAS 25. 95-D.Wolfe to WAS 24 for 1 yard (71-T.Williams). [WPA -8.6% · EPA -5.29]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 10:07 · WAS 6 · Score 0-6
(10:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 83-W.Welker for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 10:02 · WAS 2 · Score 0-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 0:25 · DEN 7 · Score 6-7
(:25) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short right to 85-L.Hankerson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DEN-99-K.Vickerson, Defensive Holding, declined.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 0:19 · DEN 2 · Score 7-7
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 11:37 · DEN 1 · Score 13-7
(11:37) 46-A.Morris left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 11:34 · DEN 2 · Score 14-7
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 11:34 · WAS 80 · Score 20-7
(11:34) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right intended for 88-D.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Hall at DEN 26. 23-D.Hall for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 11:25 · DEN 2 · Score 21-7
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 7:57 · WAS 4 · Score 21-13
(7:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 28-M.Ball left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 7:48 · WAS 2 · Score 21-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · WAS 1 · Score 21-20
(15:00) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 81-J.Dreessen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 14:56 · WAS 2 · Score 21-21
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 14:29 · WAS 35 · Score 21-27
(14:29) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 27-K.Moreno for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 14:19 · WAS 2 · Score 21-28
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 11:18 · WAS 1 · Score 21-31
(11:18) 5-M.Prater 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 6:43 · WAS 35 · Score 21-37
(6:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 88-D.Thomas for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 6:35 · WAS 2 · Score 21-38
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 2:20 · DEN 25 · Score 21-44
(2:20) (Shotgun) 12-K.Cousins pass short right intended for 88-P.Garcon INTERCEPTED by 45-D.R-Cromartie at DEN 25. 45-D.R-Cromartie for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 2:07 · WAS 2 · Score 21-45
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

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.
K. Moreno (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Paul Manning (DEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
R.Griffin III (WAS) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Denver Broncos on 2013-10-27?

The Denver Broncos beat the Washington Commanders 45-21 in Week 8, 2013.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Denver Broncos?

Q1: Washington Commanders 0, Denver Broncos 7; Q2: Washington Commanders 7, Denver Broncos 0; Q3: Washington Commanders 14, Denver Broncos 7; Q4: Washington Commanders 0, Denver Broncos 31; Final: Washington Commanders 21, Denver Broncos 45.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Denver Broncos?

Denver Broncos touchdown — W. Welker (P. Manning pass) (Q1 10:07) Washington Commanders touchdown — L. Hankerson (R. Griffin pass) (Q2 0:25) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Morris (Q3 11:37) Washington Commanders touchdown — D. Hall (Q3 11:34) Denver Broncos touchdown — M. Ball (Q3 7:57) Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Dreessen (P. Manning pass) (Q4 15:00) Denver Broncos touchdown — K. Moreno (P. Manning pass) (Q4 14:29) Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Thomas (P. Manning pass) (Q4 6:43) Denver Broncos touchdown — D. R-Cromartie (Q4 2:20) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q4 11:18, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Denver Broncos?

Paul Manning (Denver Broncos), 65.2% completion, +4.0% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.94 total passing EPA. R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders), 40.5% completion, -3.9% CPOE, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -13.25 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Denver Broncos?

K. Moreno (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.48 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.40 EPA): (14:29) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 27-K.Moreno for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L

Denver Broncos

Entered 6-1 Now 7-1 W

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