Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 28–17 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Tied 7–7 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jack Plummer
- Top passer
- Jack Plummer
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:23) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie ran ob at BUF 4 for 40 yards. Caught along right s…
- Game date
- 2005-12-17
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the Buffalo Bills 28–17 on 2005-12-17. Jack Plummer posted a game-high +11.32 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Denver Broncos | 0 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
 Buffalo Bills | 7 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DENDenver Broncos(10:16) 21-W.McGahee right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by DEN and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by DEN at 10:10.)
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(:51) 16-J.Plummer pass to 80-R.Smith for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass tipped by E.King before reception in back of end zone, over middle.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
(10:59) 16-J.Plummer pass to 84-W.Duke for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 7 yds,. into end zone, left side.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
(5:14) 9-R.Lindell 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(:27) 38-M.Anderson right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
(5:55) 38-M.Anderson left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
(4:00) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 35-J.Burns for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle at DEN 15, crossing left. Key block: .
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
BUFBuffalo BillsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 10:16TD WMW. McGaheePoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 1
- Score
- 0-6
(10:16) 21-W.McGahee right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by DEN and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by DEN at 10:10.)
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 10:10XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 7
- Score
- 0-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:51TD Ryan SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 3
- Score
- 6-7
(:51) 16-J.Plummer pass to 80-R.Smith for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass tipped by E.King before reception in back of end zone, over middle.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:43XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 7-7
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 10:59TD WDW. DukePoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 13-7
(10:59) 16-J.Plummer pass to 84-W.Duke for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 7 yds,. into end zone, left side.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 10:53XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 14-7
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 5:14FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 13
- Score
- 14-10
(5:14) 9-R.Lindell 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 0:27TD MAM. AndersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 11
- Score
- 20-10
(:27) 38-M.Anderson right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 0:19XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 21-10
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 5:55TD MAM. AndersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 6
- Score
- 27-10
(5:55) 38-M.Anderson left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 5:49XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 28-10
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 4:00TD JBJ. BurnsPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 19
- Score
- 28-16
(4:00) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 35-J.Burns for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle at DEN 15, crossing left. Key block: .
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 3:49XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 28-17
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Jack Plummer · Denver Broncos · Passing · +11.32 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 2E. Moulds · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +9.18 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 3Ryan Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +8.41 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 4M. Anderson · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +6.49 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 5K. Holcomb · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +6.23 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 6J. Putzier · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.82 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.94 EPA/play
- 7A. Lelie · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.63 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.63 EPA/play
- 8Drew Shelton · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.92 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.96 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
Jack Plummer — DEN · Passing
Jack Plummer posted the highest total EPA (+11.32) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.
Jack Plummer's top snap (+4.63 EPA): (12:23) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie ran ob at BUF 4 for 40 yards. Caught along right sideline at BUF 5.
Quarterback report card
Jack Plummer led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos) · 40 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.28 EPA/play · +11.32 total EPA
- K. Holcomb (Buffalo Bills) · 38 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · +0.16 EPA/play · +6.23 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.216 | +0.073 |
| Offensive success rate | 53.3% | 47.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.283 | +0.164 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.222 | -0.185 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.073 | -0.216 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.4% | 46.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs +0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: +0.22 EPA/play (92nd percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: +0.07 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 10 drives, +5.98 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Denver Broncos: 10 drives, +19.45 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — W. McGahee
- Denver Broncos — Ryan Smith (Jack Plummer pass)
- Denver Broncos — W. Duke (Jack Plummer pass)
- Denver Broncos — M. Anderson
- Denver Broncos — M. Anderson
- Buffalo Bills — J. Burns (K. Holcomb pass)
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q1 10:16) — (10:16) 21-W.McGahee right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by DEN and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by DEN at 10:10.); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the DEN 7 (Q1 10:10) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the BUF 3 (Q2 0:51) — (:51) 16-J.Plummer pass to 80-R.Smith for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass tipped by E.King before reception in back of end zone, over middle.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 0:43) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 14–3. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q3 10:59) — (10:59) 16-J.Plummer pass to 84-W.Duke for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 7 yds,. into end zone, left side.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 10:53) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the DEN 13 (Q3 5:14) — (5:14) 9-R.Lindell 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the BUF 11 (Q3 0:27) — (:27) 38-M.Anderson right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 0:19) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the BUF 6 (Q4 5:55) — (5:55) 38-M.Anderson left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 5:49) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the DEN 19 (Q4 4:00) — (4:00) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 35-J.Burns for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle at DEN 15, crossing left. Key block: .; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 3:49) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 12:23) — (12:23) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie ran ob at BUF 4 for 40 yards. Caught along right sideline at BUF 5.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 0:51) — (:51) 16-J.Plummer pass to 80-R.Smith for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass tipped by E.King before reception in back of end zone, over middle.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2) — End of half - 10:19 pm
- Denver Broncos (Q3 10:59) — (10:59) 16-J.Plummer pass to 84-W.Duke for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 7 yds,. into end zone, left side.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 0:09) — (:09) (Shotgun) 20-S.Williams right guard to DEN 42 for 28 yards (93-T.Pryce).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 12:23) — (12:23) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie ran ob at BUF 4 for 40 yards. Caught along right sideline at BUF 5.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 4:00) — (4:00) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 35-J.Burns for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle at DEN 15, crossing left. Key block: .
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 10:44) — (10:44) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 31-D.Shelton to DEN 1 for 7 yards (55-DJ.Williams). FUMBLES (55-DJ.Williams), ball out of bounds at DEN 1.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 0:16) — (:16) 16-J.Plummer pass to 80-R.Smith to DEN 35 for 11 yards (22-N.Clements). FUMBLES (22-N.Clements), RECOVERED by BUF-22-N.Clements at DEN 35.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 10:16 · DEN 1 · Score 0-6
(10:16) 21-W.McGahee right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by DEN and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by DEN at 10:10.) - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 10:10 · DEN 7 · Score 0-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 0:51 · BUF 3 · Score 6-7
(:51) 16-J.Plummer pass to 80-R.Smith for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass tipped by E.King before reception in back of end zone, over middle. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 0:43 · BUF 2 · Score 7-7
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 10:59 · BUF 1 · Score 13-7
(10:59) 16-J.Plummer pass to 84-W.Duke for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 7 yds,. into end zone, left side. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 10:53 · BUF 2 · Score 14-7
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 5:14 · DEN 13 · Score 14-10
(5:14) 9-R.Lindell 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 0:27 · BUF 11 · Score 20-10
(:27) 38-M.Anderson right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 0:19 · BUF 2 · Score 21-10
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 5:55 · BUF 6 · Score 27-10
(5:55) 38-M.Anderson left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 5:49 · BUF 2 · Score 28-10
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 4:00 · DEN 19 · Score 28-16
(4:00) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 35-J.Burns for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle at DEN 15, crossing left. Key block: . - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 3:49 · DEN 2 · Score 28-17
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
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.
- Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Buffalo Bills on 2005-12-17?
The Denver Broncos beat the Buffalo Bills 28-17 in Week 15, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: Denver Broncos 0, Buffalo Bills 7; Q2: Denver Broncos 7, Buffalo Bills 0; Q3: Denver Broncos 14, Buffalo Bills 3; Q4: Denver Broncos 7, Buffalo Bills 7; Final: Denver Broncos 28, Buffalo Bills 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Buffalo Bills?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — W. McGahee (Q1 10:16) Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Smith (J. Plummer pass) (Q2 0:51) Denver Broncos touchdown — W. Duke (J. Plummer pass) (Q3 10:59) Denver Broncos touchdown — M. Anderson (Q3 0:27) Denver Broncos touchdown — M. Anderson (Q4 5:55) Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Burns (K. Holcomb pass) (Q4 4:00) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q3 5:14, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Buffalo Bills?
Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos), 50.0% completion, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +11.32 total passing EPA. K. Holcomb (Buffalo Bills), 57.9% completion, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +6.23 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Buffalo Bills?
Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.32 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+4.63 EPA): (12:23) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie ran ob at BUF 4 for 40 yards. Caught along right sideline at BUF 5..
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 10-3 Now 11-3 W
Buffalo Bills
Entered 4-9 Now 4-10 L
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