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NFL · Week 9 · November 4, 2007 · 12 min read

Denver Broncos vs. Detroit Lions: 2007 Week 9 Recap

Lions defeat Broncos 44–7 in Week 9

B.Marshall led Fantasy Impact as Lions prevailed in a 7–44 Week 9 finish.

Denver Broncos 7 3–5
Final 7–44
Detroit Lions 44 6–2 Winner
Winner
Detroit Lions
Final score
7–44
Halftime
Denver Broncos 0–16 Detroit Lions
Top passer
P. Ramsey
FantasyHQ MVP
B.Marshall
Game date
November 4, 2007

Top fantasy performers · Broncos

  • B.Marshall 9 REC · 96 YDS +9.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Derrick Graham
    Derrick Graham 3 REC · 42 YDS +5.5 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Stokley 4 REC · 32 YDS · 1 TD +4.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • J.Kitna 16/34 · 246 YDS · 2 TD +6.0 Fantasy Impact
  • S.McDonald 5 REC · 78 YDS · 1 TD +5.2 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Duckett 6 CAR · 48 YDS · 1 TD +4.6 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Detroit Lions
Final score
Detroit Lions 44–7 Denver Broncos
Halftime
Denver Broncos 0–16 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
B. Marshall
Top passer
P. Ramsey
Biggest EPA play
(8:14) (Shotgun) 11-P.Ramsey pass short middle intended for 35-S.Young INTERCEPTED by 92-S…
Game date
2007-11-04

Game summary

The Detroit Lions beat the Denver Broncos 44–7 on 2007-11-04. B. Marshall posted a game-high +9.75 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Denver Broncos000707
Detroit Lions3131414044

Scoring Map

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

DENDenver Broncos
DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 7:10FG
    Jake Hanson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 24
    Score
    0-3

    (7:10) 4-J.Hanson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  2. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 14:14FG
    Jake Hanson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 35
    Score
    0-6

    (14:14) 4-J.Hanson 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  3. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 5:09TD
    MFM. Furrey

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 15
    Score
    0-12

    (5:09) 8-J.Kitna pass short middle to 87-M.Furrey for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 4:59XP
    Jake Hanson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    0-13

    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  5. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 0:39FG
    Jake Hanson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 20
    Score
    0-16

    (:39) 4-J.Hanson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  6. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 11:15TD
    Devin White

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 92
    Score
    0-22

    (11:15) 11-P.Ramsey sacked at DEN 1 for -7 yards (93-C.Smith). FUMBLES (93-C.Smith), RECOVERED by DET-99-D.White at DEN 3. 99-D.White for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DEN-78-M.Lepsis was injured during the play.

  7. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 11:07XP
    Jake Hanson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    0-23

    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  8. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 6:46TD
    SMS. McDonald

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 49
    Score
    0-29

    (6:46) 8-J.Kitna pass short left to 84-S.McDonald for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN [28-J.Shoate].

  9. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 6:35XP
    Jake Hanson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    0-30

    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. PENALTY on DEN-22-D.Foxworth, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.

  10. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 8:14TD
    SRS. Rogers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 28
    Score
    0-36

    (8:14) (Shotgun) 11-P.Ramsey pass short middle intended for 35-S.Young INTERCEPTED by 92-S.Rogers at DET 34. 92-S.Rogers for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 8:03XP
    Jake Hanson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    0-37

    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  12. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 5:20TD
    TDT. Duckett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 3
    Score
    0-43

    (5:20) 45-T.Duckett right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 5:15XP
    Jake Hanson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    0-44

    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  14. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 2:38TD
    BSB. Stokley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    6-44

    (2:38) 11-P.Ramsey pass short right to 14-B.Stokley for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Detroit challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #3 at 02:31.)

  15. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 2:31XP
    JEJ. Elam

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    7-44

    1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1B. Marshall · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +9.75 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
  2. 2J. Kitna · Detroit Lions · Passing · +5.96 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
  3. 3Derrick GrahamDerrick Graham · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.46 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.82 EPA/play
  4. 4S. McDonald · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.15 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
  5. 5T. Duckett · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +4.59 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
  6. 6Ryan WilliamsRyan Williams · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.20 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
  7. 7B. Stokley · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.01 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
  8. 8M. Furrey · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.28 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.09 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. Marshall — DEN · Receiving

B. Marshall posted the highest total EPA (+9.75) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.08 EPA per play.

B. Marshall's top snap (-2.94 EPA): (7:38) (Shotgun) 11-P.Ramsey pass incomplete short left to 15-B.Marshall (23-K.Smith).

Biggest single play (-9.98 EPA): P. Ramsey — (8:14) (Shotgun) 11-P.Ramsey pass short middle intended for 35-S.Young INTERCEPTED by 92-S.Rogers at DET 34. 92-S.Rogers for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

  • P. Ramsey (Denver Broncos) · 51 dropbacks · 56.9% completion · -2.3% CPOE · -0.37 EPA/play · -18.81 total EPA
  • J. Kitna (Detroit Lions) · 34 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · -10.4% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +5.96 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDenver BroncosDetroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play-0.269+0.175
Offensive success rate38.7%48.8%
Pass EPA/play-0.397+0.175
Rush EPA/play-0.155+0.094
Defensive EPA/play-0.175+0.269
Defensive success rate51.2%61.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Detroit Lions held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs -0.27), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Denver Broncos: -0.27 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: +0.17 EPA/play (87th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Denver Broncos: 13 drives, -25.00 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Detroit Lions: 13 drives, +14.02 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Detroit Lions — M. Furrey (J. Kitna pass) (Q2 5:09)
  • Devin WhiteDetroit Lions — Devin White (Q3 11:15)
  • Detroit Lions — S. McDonald (J. Kitna pass) (Q3 6:46)
  • Detroit Lions — S. Rogers (Q4 8:14)
  • Detroit Lions — T. Duckett (Q4 5:20)
  • Denver Broncos — B. Stokley (P. Ramsey pass) (Q4 2:38)

Field goals

  • Jake HansonDetroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q1 7:10)
  • Jake HansonDetroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q2 14:14)
  • Jake HansonDetroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q2 0:39)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 3–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the DEN 24 (Q1 7:10) — (7:10) 4-J.Hanson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..

The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 13–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the DEN 35 (Q2 14:14) — (14:14) 4-J.Hanson 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DEN 15 (Q2 5:09) — (5:09) 8-J.Kitna pass short middle to 87-M.Furrey for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 4:59) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the DEN 20 (Q2 0:39) — (:39) 4-J.Hanson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..

The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 14–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 92 (Q3 11:15); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 11:07) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DEN 49 (Q3 6:46) — (6:46) 8-J.Kitna pass short left to 84-S.McDonald for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN [28-J.Shoate].; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 6:35).

The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 14–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 28 (Q4 8:14); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 8:03) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DEN 3 (Q4 5:20) — (5:20) 45-T.Duckett right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 5:15) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q4 2:38); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 2:31) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Denver Broncos (Q1 3:32) — (3:32) 1-J.Elam 48 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. [WPA -10.4% · EPA -4.10]
  • Denver Broncos (Q1 7:06) — 4-J.Hanson kicks onside 16 yards from DET 30 to DET 46. 57-J.Beck (didn't try to advance) to DET 46 for no gain (36-A.Cason). [WPA +7.2% · EPA +2.27]
  • Denver Broncos (Q2 12:55) — (12:55) DEN #11-P.Ramsey entering game as QB (Shotgun) 11-P.Ramsey pass deep middle to 14-B.Stokley to DEN 42 for 18 yards (21-T.Fisher; 53-P.Lenon) [92-S.Rogers]. [WPA +6.4% · EPA +2.75]
  • Detroit Lions (Q1 1:09) — (1:09) 34-K.Jones right tackle to DEN 40 for 2 yards (21-H.Abdullah; 52-I.Gold). PENALTY on DEN-24-C.Bailey, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at DEN 42 - No Play. [WPA +6.2% · EPA +2.81]
  • Detroit Lions (Q1 9:16) — (9:16) 45-T.Duckett left tackle to DEN 26 for 19 yards (22-D.Foxworth; 32-D.Bly). [WPA +6.0% · EPA +1.19]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Denver Broncos (Q4 8:14) — (8:14) (Shotgun) 11-P.Ramsey pass short middle intended for 35-S.Young INTERCEPTED by 92-S.Rogers at DET 34. 92-S.Rogers for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.0% · EPA -9.98]
  • Denver Broncos (Q3 11:15) — (11:15) 11-P.Ramsey sacked at DEN 1 for -7 yards (93-C.Smith). FUMBLES (93-C.Smith), RECOVERED by DET-99-D.White at DEN 3. 99-D.White for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DEN-78-M.Lepsis was injured during the pla [WPA -2.5% · EPA -6.42]
  • Denver Broncos (Q4 0:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 11-P.Ramsey pass short right to 86-B.Clark to DET 1 for 4 yards (31-S.Wilson). FUMBLES (31-S.Wilson), RECOVERED by DET-44-I.Bashir at DET 0. Touchback. The Replay Assistant challenged [WPA -0.0% · EPA -4.81]
  • Denver Broncos (Q4 7:56) — (7:56) (Shotgun) 11-P.Ramsey pass short left to 88-T.Scheffler to DEN 34 for 6 yards (59-A.Lewis). FUMBLES (59-A.Lewis), RECOVERED by DET-59-A.Lewis at DEN 34. 59-A.Lewis for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Denv [WPA +0.0% · EPA -4.72]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 7:10 · DEN 24 · Score 0-3
    (7:10) 4-J.Hanson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  2. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 14:14 · DEN 35 · Score 0-6
    (14:14) 4-J.Hanson 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  3. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 5:09 · DEN 15 · Score 0-12
    (5:09) 8-J.Kitna pass short middle to 87-M.Furrey for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 4:59 · DEN 2 · Score 0-13
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  5. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 0:39 · DEN 20 · Score 0-16
    (:39) 4-J.Hanson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  6. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 11:15 · DET 92 · Score 0-22
    (11:15) 11-P.Ramsey sacked at DEN 1 for -7 yards (93-C.Smith). FUMBLES (93-C.Smith), RECOVERED by DET-99-D.White at DEN 3. 99-D.White for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DEN-78-M.Lepsis was injured during the pla
  7. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 11:07 · DEN 2 · Score 0-23
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  8. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 6:46 · DEN 49 · Score 0-29
    (6:46) 8-J.Kitna pass short left to 84-S.McDonald for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN [28-J.Shoate].
  9. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 6:35 · DEN 2 · Score 0-30
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. PENALTY on DEN-22-D.Foxworth, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
  10. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 8:14 · DET 28 · Score 0-36
    (8:14) (Shotgun) 11-P.Ramsey pass short middle intended for 35-S.Young INTERCEPTED by 92-S.Rogers at DET 34. 92-S.Rogers for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 8:03 · DEN 2 · Score 0-37
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  12. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 5:20 · DEN 3 · Score 0-43
    (5:20) 45-T.Duckett right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 5:15 · DEN 2 · Score 0-44
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  14. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 2:38 · DET 2 · Score 6-44
    (2:38) 11-P.Ramsey pass short right to 14-B.Stokley for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Detroit challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #3 at 02:31.)
  15. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 2:31 · DET 2 · Score 7-44
    1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.

Key takeaways

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

  • Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • B. Marshall (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • J. Kitna (DET) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs Detroit Lions on 2007-11-04?

The Detroit Lions beat the Denver Broncos 44-7 in Week 9, 2007.

What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Detroit Lions?

Q1: Denver Broncos 0, Detroit Lions 3; Q2: Denver Broncos 0, Detroit Lions 13; Q3: Denver Broncos 0, Detroit Lions 14; Q4: Denver Broncos 7, Detroit Lions 14; Final: Denver Broncos 7, Detroit Lions 44.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Detroit Lions?

Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Furrey (J. Kitna pass) (Q2 5:09) Detroit Lions touchdown — D. White (Q3 11:15) Detroit Lions touchdown — S. McDonald (J. Kitna pass) (Q3 6:46) Detroit Lions touchdown — S. Rogers (Q4 8:14) Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Duckett (Q4 5:20) Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Stokley (P. Ramsey pass) (Q4 2:38) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q1 7:10, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q2 14:14, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q2 0:39, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Detroit Lions?

P. Ramsey (Denver Broncos), 56.9% completion, -2.3% CPOE, -0.37 EPA per dropback, -18.81 total passing EPA. J. Kitna (Detroit Lions), 47.1% completion, -10.4% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +5.96 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Detroit Lions?

B. Marshall (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.75 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (-2.94 EPA): (7:38) (Shotgun) 11-P.Ramsey pass incomplete short left to 15-B.Marshall (23-K.Smith)..

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L

Detroit Lions

Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W

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