Broncos 15–14 Bills: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 2007

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Winner: Denver Broncos
Final score: Denver Broncos 15–14 Buffalo Bills
Halftime: Denver Broncos 6–7 Buffalo Bills at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: J. Cutler
Top passer: J. Cutler
Biggest EPA play: (6:34) 10-T.Sauerbrun punts 42 yards to BUF 26, Center-83-M.Leach. 11-R.Parrish for 74 yar…
Game date: 2007-09-09

Game summary

The Denver Broncos beat the Buffalo Bills 15–14 on 2007-09-09, overcoming Buffalo Bills's 7–6 halftime lead. J. Cutler posted a game-high +8.72 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Denver Broncos	3	3	6	3	0	15
Buffalo Bills	7	0	7	0	0	14

Scoring Map

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

DENDenver Broncos

BUF 68

+1DEN 2

+3BUF 3

+3BUF 30

DEN 23

+1DEN 2

BUF 5

+3BUF 24

BUFBuffalo Bills

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 6:34TD
RPR. Parrish
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 68
Score
0-6
(6:34) 10-T.Sauerbrun punts 42 yards to BUF 26, Center-83-M.Leach. 11-R.Parrish for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: J.DiGiorgio.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 6:17XP
RLR. Lindell
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
0-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
DENDenver Broncos
Q1 0:37FG
JEJ. Elam
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 3
Score
3-7
(:37) 1-J.Elam 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 7:56FG
JEJ. Elam
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 30
Score
6-7
(7:56) 1-J.Elam 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. Ball deflected off goal post and through.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 6:32TD
MLM. Lynch
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 23
Score
6-13
(6:32) 23-M.Lynch right tackle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 6:24XP
RLR. Lindell
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
6-14
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 1:01TD
BMB. Marshall
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 5
Score
12-14
(1:01) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear left corner of end zone.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 0:01FG
JEJ. Elam
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 24
Score
15-14
(:01) 1-J.Elam 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1J. Cutler · Denver Broncos · Passing · +8.72 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
2Johnny Walker Jr. · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +8.01 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
3B. Stokley · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +6.13 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.04 EPA/play
4B. Marshall · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.87 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
5M. Lynch · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +4.86 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
6T. Henry · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.93 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
7R. Parrish · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.75 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.87 EPA/play
8T. Henry · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +1.64 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.07 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

J. Cutler — DEN · Passing

J. Cutler posted the highest total EPA (+8.72) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.21 EPA per play.

J. Cutler's top snap (-4.49 EPA): (:38) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left intended for 14-B.Stokley INTERCEPTED by 42-J.Leonhard at BUF 8. 42-J.Leonhard to BUF 44 for 36 yards (15-B.Marshall). Pass overthrown, receiver at BUF 12.

Biggest single play (-5.42 EPA): T. Sauerbrun — (6:34) 10-T.Sauerbrun punts 42 yards to BUF 26, Center-83-M.Leach. 11-R.Parrish for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: J.DiGiorgio.

Quarterback report card

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

J. Cutler (Denver Broncos) · 42 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · -0.5% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +8.72 total EPA
J. Losman (Buffalo Bills) · 24 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · +3.9% CPOE · -0.28 EPA/play · -6.75 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Denver Broncos	Buffalo Bills
Offensive EPA/play	-0.017	-0.074
Offensive success rate	44.2%	33.8%
Pass EPA/play	+0.208	-0.281
Rush EPA/play	+0.022	+0.092
Defensive EPA/play	+0.074	+0.017
Defensive success rate	66.2%	55.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Denver Broncos: -0.02 EPA/play (50th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
Buffalo Bills: -0.07 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)

Buffalo Bills: 11 drives, -5.28 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Denver Broncos: 10 drives, -1.47 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Buffalo Bills — R. Parrish (Q1 6:34)
Buffalo Bills — M. Lynch (Q3 6:32)
Denver Broncos — B. Marshall (J. Cutler pass) (Q3 1:01)

Field goals

Denver Broncos — J. Elam (Q1 0:37)
Denver Broncos — J. Elam (Q2 7:56)
Denver Broncos — J. Elam (Q4 0:01)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–3. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the BUF 68 (Q1 6:34) — (6:34) 10-T.Sauerbrun punts 42 yards to BUF 26, Center-83-M.Leach. 11-R.Parrish for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: J.DiGiorgio.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 6:17) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the BUF 3 (Q1 0:37) — (:37) 1-J.Elam 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..

The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the BUF 30 (Q2 7:56) — (7:56) 1-J.Elam 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. Ball deflected off goal post and through..

The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–6. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the DEN 23 (Q3 6:32) — (6:32) 23-M.Lynch right tackle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 6:24) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the BUF 5 (Q3 1:01) — (1:01) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear left corner of end zone..

The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the BUF 24 (Q4 0:01) — (:01) 1-J.Elam 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Denver Broncos (Q4 0:01) — (:01) 1-J.Elam 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. [WPA +45.0% · EPA +0.64]
Denver Broncos (Q4 3:37) — (3:37) 1-J.Elam 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. [WPA -25.1% · EPA -3.21]
Denver Broncos (Q2 0:38) — (:38) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left intended for 14-B.Stokley INTERCEPTED by 42-J.Leonhard at BUF 8. 42-J.Leonhard to BUF 44 for 36 yards (15-B.Marshall). Pass overthrown, receiver at BUF 12. [WPA -24.0% · EPA -4.49]
Buffalo Bills (Q2 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass short middle intended for 28-A.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 92-E.Dumervil at DEN 45. 92-E.Dumervil to BUF 28 for 27 yards (84-R.Royal). Screen pass, tipped at line before INT. [WPA -20.6% · EPA -0.84]
Denver Broncos (Q4 1:31) — (1:31) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler right end to DEN 49 for 7 yards (42-J.Leonhard). [WPA +15.6% · EPA +1.51]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Denver Broncos (Q1 6:34) — (6:34) 10-T.Sauerbrun punts 42 yards to BUF 26, Center-83-M.Leach. 11-R.Parrish for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: J.DiGiorgio. [WPA -14.9% · EPA -5.42]
Denver Broncos (Q2 0:38) — (:38) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left intended for 14-B.Stokley INTERCEPTED by 42-J.Leonhard at BUF 8. 42-J.Leonhard to BUF 44 for 36 yards (15-B.Marshall). Pass overthrown, receiver at BUF 12. [WPA -24.0% · EPA -4.49]
Buffalo Bills (Q3 6:32) — (6:32) 23-M.Lynch right tackle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.4% · EPA +3.68]
Denver Broncos (Q3 11:46) — (11:46) 1-J.Elam 50 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. [WPA -11.7% · EPA -3.68]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 6:34 · BUF 68 · Score 0-6
(6:34) 10-T.Sauerbrun punts 42 yards to BUF 26, Center-83-M.Leach. 11-R.Parrish for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: J.DiGiorgio.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 6:17 · DEN 2 · Score 0-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 0:37 · BUF 3 · Score 3-7
(:37) 1-J.Elam 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 7:56 · BUF 30 · Score 6-7
(7:56) 1-J.Elam 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. Ball deflected off goal post and through.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 6:32 · DEN 23 · Score 6-13
(6:32) 23-M.Lynch right tackle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 6:24 · DEN 2 · Score 6-14
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 1:01 · BUF 5 · Score 12-14
(1:01) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear left corner of end zone.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 0:01 · BUF 24 · Score 15-14
(:01) 1-J.Elam 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.

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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
J. Cutler (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
J. Losman (BUF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs Buffalo Bills on 2007-09-09?

The Denver Broncos beat the Buffalo Bills 15-14 in Week 1, 2007.

What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Buffalo Bills?

Q1: Denver Broncos 3, Buffalo Bills 7; Q2: Denver Broncos 3, Buffalo Bills 0; Q3: Denver Broncos 6, Buffalo Bills 7; Q4: Denver Broncos 3, Buffalo Bills 0; Final: Denver Broncos 15, Buffalo Bills 14.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Buffalo Bills?

Buffalo Bills touchdown — R. Parrish (Q1 6:34) Buffalo Bills touchdown — M. Lynch (Q3 6:32) Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Marshall (J. Cutler pass) (Q3 1:01) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q1 0:37, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q2 7:56, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q4 0:01, 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?

J. Cutler (Denver Broncos), 54.8% completion, -0.5% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +8.72 total passing EPA. J. Losman (Buffalo Bills), 58.3% completion, +3.9% CPOE, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -6.75 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Buffalo Bills?

J. Cutler (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.72 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (-4.49 EPA): (:38) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left intended for 14-B.Stokley INTERCEPTED by 42-J.Leonhard at BUF 8. 42-J.Leonhard to BUF 44 for 36 yards (15-B.Marshall). Pass overthrown, r.

Was Denver Broncos vs Buffalo Bills a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. Denver Broncos won 15-14 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Now 1-0 W

Buffalo Bills

Now 0-1 L

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