Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 31–10 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- Tied 3–3 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Griese
- Top passer
- B. Griese
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:25) B.Griese pass intended for O.Gary INTERCEPTED by B.Williams at GB 11. B.Williams to…
- Game date
- 1999-10-17
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the Green Bay Packers 31–10 on 1999-10-17. B. Griese posted a game-high +20.41 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| 3 | 0 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
B. Griese · Denver Broncos · Passing · +20.41 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play - 2
E. McCaffrey · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +13.10 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.62 EPA/play - 3
B. Chamberlain · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +6.45 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play - 4
D. Carswell · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play - 5
C. Bradford · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.23 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play - 6

Tyler Davis · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.84 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.84 EPA/play - 7

Ryan Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.45 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play - 8
J. Avery · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.02 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.51 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
B. Griese — DEN · Passing
B. Griese posted the highest total EPA (+20.41) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.58 EPA per play.
B. Griese's top snap (-7.37 EPA): (2:25) B.Griese pass intended for O.Gary INTERCEPTED by B.Williams at GB 11. B.Williams to DEN 29 for 60 yards (M.Lepsis).
Quarterback report card
B. Griese led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
B. Griese (Denver Broncos) · 35 dropbacks · 54.3% completion · +0.58 EPA/play · +20.41 total EPA
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 24 dropbacks · 29.2% completion · -0.68 EPA/play · -16.23 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.204 | +0.078 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.2% | 42.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.654 | +0.583 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.208 | -0.116 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.078 | +0.204 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.5% | 63.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Denver Broncos held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.20), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: -0.20 EPA/play (10th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: +0.08 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 13 drives, +8.81 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, -11.81 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
Field goals
Denver Broncos — unlisted player
Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the GB 2 (Q1 13:09) — (13:09) J.Elam 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DEN 32 (Q2 1:48) — (1:48) R.Longwell 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 21–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the GB 10 (Q3 12:41) — (12:41) B.Griese pass to E.McCaffrey for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 11:17) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q3 6:53) — (6:53) D.Levens left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 6:47) — R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the GB 78 (Q3 6:47) — (6:47) B.Griese pass to E.McCaffrey for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 6:21) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q3 1:56) — (1:56) O.Gary left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 1:16) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the GB 2 (Q4 11:48) — (11:48) (Shotgun) B.Griese up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 11:06) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 15:00) — J.Elam kicks 63 yards from DEN 30 to GB 7. B.Mitchell to GB 26 for 19 yards (N.Wayne).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 2:25) — (2:25) B.Griese pass intended for O.Gary INTERCEPTED by B.Williams at GB 11. B.Williams to DEN 29 for 60 yards (M.Lepsis).
- Denver Broncos (Q3 6:47) — (6:47) B.Griese pass to E.McCaffrey for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 13:25) — (13:25) B.Favre pass INTERCEPTED by E.Brown at GB 27. E.Brown to GB 14 for 13 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at GB 14. E.Brown to GB 14 for no gain. FUMBLES, recovered by DEN-G.Cadrez at GB 14. G.Cadrez
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 8:28) — (8:28) B.Favre pass INTERCEPTED by D.Carter at DEN 36. D.Carter to 50 for 14 yards (T.Davis). Romanowski hurried the pass.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 2:25) — (2:25) B.Griese pass intended for O.Gary INTERCEPTED by B.Williams at GB 11. B.Williams to DEN 29 for 60 yards (M.Lepsis).
- Denver Broncos (Q4 14:07) — (14:07) B.Griese pass to B.Chamberlain to GB 2 for 88 yards (S.McGarrahan).
- Denver Broncos (Q3 6:47) — (6:47) B.Griese pass to E.McCaffrey for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 6:21) — (6:21) B.Favre pass INTERCEPTED by R.Crockett at GB 36. R.Crockett to GB 32 for 4 yards (A.Freeman).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 13:09 · GB 2 · Score 0-3
(13:09) J.Elam 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 1:48 · DEN 32 · Score 3-3
(1:48) R.Longwell 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 12:41 · GB 10 · Score 3-9
(12:41) B.Griese pass to E.McCaffrey for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 11:17 · GB 2 · Score 3-10
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 6:53 · DEN 1 · Score 9-10
(6:53) D.Levens left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 6:47 · DEN 2 · Score 10-10
R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 6:47 · GB 78 · Score 10-16
(6:47) B.Griese pass to E.McCaffrey for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 6:21 · GB 2 · Score 10-17
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 1:56 · GB 1 · Score 10-23
(1:56) O.Gary left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 1:16 · GB 2 · Score 10-24
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 11:48 · GB 2 · Score 10-30
(11:48) (Shotgun) B.Griese up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 11:06 · GB 2 · Score 10-31
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.
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.
- B. Griese (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Denver Broncos on 1999-10-17?
The Denver Broncos beat the Green Bay Packers 31-10 in Week 6, 1999.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 0, Denver Broncos 3; Q2: Green Bay Packers 3, Denver Broncos 0; Q3: Green Bay Packers 7, Denver Broncos 21; Q4: Green Bay Packers 0, Denver Broncos 7; Final: Green Bay Packers 10, Denver Broncos 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Denver Broncos?
Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 12:41) Green Bay Packers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 6:53) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 6:47) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 1:56) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 11:48) Denver Broncos field goal — unlisted player (Q1 13:09, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 1:48, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Denver Broncos?
B. Griese (Denver Broncos), 54.3% completion, +0.58 EPA per dropback, +20.41 total passing EPA. B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 29.2% completion, -0.68 EPA per dropback, -16.23 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Denver Broncos?
B. Griese (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +20.41 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (-7.37 EPA): (2:25) B.Griese pass intended for O.Gary INTERCEPTED by B.Williams at GB 11. B.Williams to DEN 29 for 60 yards (M.Lepsis)..
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L
Denver Broncos
Entered 1-4 Now 2-4 W