Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 44–13 Kansas City Chiefs
- Halftime
- Denver Broncos 14–6 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Buckhalter
- Top passer
- M. Cassel
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:49) 25-J.Charles right end to KC 30 for -4 yards (57-M.Haggan). FUMBLES (57-M.Haggan), …
- Game date
- 2009-12-06
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 44–13 on 2009-12-06. C. Buckhalter posted a game-high +7.56 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Denver Broncos | 7 | 7 | 20 | 10 | 0 | 44 |
 Kansas City Chiefs | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DENDenver Broncos
(7:27) 8-K.Orton pass short left to 89-D.Graham for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(14:24) 6-R.Succop 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(7:07) 27-K.Moreno left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(:28) 6-R.Succop 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(13:20) 5-M.Prater 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(10:35) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(5:57) 5-M.Prater 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(2:49) 25-J.Charles right end to KC 30 for -4 yards (57-M.Haggan). FUMBLES (57-M.Haggan), RECOVERED by DEN-21-A.Goodman at KC 30. 21-A.Goodman for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(15:00) 25-J.Charles left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(12:11) 27-K.Moreno left end for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(8:53) 5-M.Prater 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger.
KCKansas City ChiefsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 7:27TD Points+6
- Yard line
- KC 7
- Score
- 6-0
(7:27) 8-K.Orton pass short left to 89-D.Graham for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 7:20XP Points+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 7-0
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 14:24FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 4
- Score
- 7-3
(14:24) 6-R.Succop 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 7:07TD KMK. MorenoPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 13-3
(7:07) 27-K.Moreno left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 7:03XP Points+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 14-3
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 0:28FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 30
- Score
- 14-6
(:28) 6-R.Succop 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 13:20FG Points+3
- Yard line
- KC 26
- Score
- 17-6
(13:20) 5-M.Prater 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 10:35TD BMB. MarshallPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 7
- Score
- 23-6
(10:35) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 10:31XP Points+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 24-6
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 5:57FG Points+3
- Yard line
- KC 20
- Score
- 27-6
(5:57) 5-M.Prater 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 2:49TD JCJ. CharlesPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 66
- Score
- 33-6
(2:49) 25-J.Charles right end to KC 30 for -4 yards (57-M.Haggan). FUMBLES (57-M.Haggan), RECOVERED by DEN-21-A.Goodman at KC 30. 21-A.Goodman for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 2:41XP Points+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 34-6
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 15:00TD JCJ. CharlesPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 4
- Score
- 34-12
(15:00) 25-J.Charles left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 14:57XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 34-13
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 12:11TD KMK. MorenoPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 18
- Score
- 40-13
(12:11) 27-K.Moreno left end for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 12:05XP Points+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 41-13
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 8:53FG Points+3
- Yard line
- KC 20
- Score
- 44-13
(8:53) 5-M.Prater 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Buckhalter · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +7.56 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 2B. Marshall · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +6.55 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 3K. Moreno · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +3.69 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 4Derrick Graham · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 5P. Hillis · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +1.22 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 6T. Castille · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +0.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 7E. Royal · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.58 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 8L. Pope · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +0.32 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.11 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
C. Buckhalter — DEN · Rushing
C. Buckhalter posted the highest total EPA (+7.56) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.63 EPA per play.
C. Buckhalter's top snap (+1.14 EPA): (9:43) 28-C.Buckhalter right tackle to KC 45 for 1 yard (94-T.Jackson, 50-M.Vrabel). DEN-74-R.Harris was injured during the play. His return is Doubtful. PENALTY on KC-95-R.Edwards, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforc
Biggest single play (-8.55 EPA): J. Charles — (2:49) 25-J.Charles right end to KC 30 for -4 yards (57-M.Haggan). FUMBLES (57-M.Haggan), RECOVERED by DEN-21-A.Goodman at KC 30. 21-A.Goodman for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
M. Cassel led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Cassel (Kansas City Chiefs) · 33 dropbacks · 30.3% completion · -26.3% CPOE · -0.56 EPA/play · -18.61 total EPA
- K. Orton (Denver Broncos) · 28 dropbacks · 53.6% completion · -4.5% CPOE · -0.22 EPA/play · -6.20 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.093 | -0.315 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.9% | 43.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.221 | -0.547 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.263 | -0.301 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.315 | -0.093 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.4% | 51.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.32), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: +0.09 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: -0.32 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 16 drives, +8.39 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Kansas City Chiefs: 15 drives, -29.57 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — Derrick Graham (K. Orton pass)
- Denver Broncos — K. Moreno
- Denver Broncos — B. Marshall (K. Orton pass)
- Denver Broncos — J. Charles
- Kansas City Chiefs — J. Charles
- Denver Broncos — K. Moreno
Field goals
- Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop
- Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop
- Denver Broncos — Matt Prater
- Denver Broncos — Matt Prater
- Denver Broncos — Matt Prater
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 KC 7 (Q1 7:27) — (7:27) 8-K.Orton pass short left to 89-D.Graham for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 7:20) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–6. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 4 (Q2 14:24) — (14:24) 6-R.Succop 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 2 (Q2 7:07) — (7:07) 27-K.Moreno left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 7:03) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 30 (Q2 0:28) — (:28) 6-R.Succop 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 20–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the KC 26 (Q3 13:20) — (13:20) 5-M.Prater 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 7 (Q3 10:35) — (10:35) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 10:31) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the KC 20 (Q3 5:57) — (5:57) 5-M.Prater 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 66 (Q3 2:49); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 2:41) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 4 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 25-J.Charles left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 14:57) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 18 (Q4 12:11) — (12:11) 27-K.Moreno left end for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 12:05) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the KC 20 (Q4 8:53) — (8:53) 5-M.Prater 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 11:55) — (11:55) 8-K.Orton pass deep middle intended for 88-T.Scheffler INTERCEPTED by 30-M.Brown (53-D.Williams) at KC -5. Touchback.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 12:30) — (12:30) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass short right intended for 17-L.Long INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Goodman at KC 29. 21-A.Goodman to KC 21 for 8 yards (25-J.Charles).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 0:37) — (:37) 7-M.Cassel pass incomplete short right to 11-C.Chambers.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 1:07) — (1:07) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton sacked at DEN 46 for -5 yards (91-T.Hali). FUMBLES (91-T.Hali), RECOVERED by KC-72-G.Dorsey at DEN 50.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 10:19) — (10:19) 8-K.Orton pass short right to 15-B.Marshall to KC 46 for 10 yards (30-M.Brown).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 2:49) — (2:49) 25-J.Charles right end to KC 30 for -4 yards (57-M.Haggan). FUMBLES (57-M.Haggan), RECOVERED by DEN-21-A.Goodman at KC 30. 21-A.Goodman for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 11:55) — (11:55) 8-K.Orton pass deep middle intended for 88-T.Scheffler INTERCEPTED by 30-M.Brown (53-D.Williams) at KC -5. Touchback.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 0:10) — (:10) 8-K.Orton sacked at DEN 2 for -5 yards (91-T.Hali). FUMBLES (91-T.Hali), RECOVERED by KC-72-G.Dorsey at DEN 3. 72-G.Dorsey to DEN 3 for no gain (71-R.Hochstein).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 12:30) — (12:30) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass short right intended for 17-L.Long INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Goodman at KC 29. 21-A.Goodman to KC 21 for 8 yards (25-J.Charles).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 7:27 · KC 7 · Score 6-0
(7:27) 8-K.Orton pass short left to 89-D.Graham for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 7:20 · KC 2 · Score 7-0
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 14:24 · DEN 4 · Score 7-3
(14:24) 6-R.Succop 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 7:07 · KC 2 · Score 13-3
(7:07) 27-K.Moreno left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 7:03 · KC 2 · Score 14-3
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 0:28 · DEN 30 · Score 14-6
(:28) 6-R.Succop 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 13:20 · KC 26 · Score 17-6
(13:20) 5-M.Prater 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 10:35 · KC 7 · Score 23-6
(10:35) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 10:31 · KC 2 · Score 24-6
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 5:57 · KC 20 · Score 27-6
(5:57) 5-M.Prater 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 2:49 · DEN 66 · Score 33-6
(2:49) 25-J.Charles right end to KC 30 for -4 yards (57-M.Haggan). FUMBLES (57-M.Haggan), RECOVERED by DEN-21-A.Goodman at KC 30. 21-A.Goodman for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 2:41 · KC 2 · Score 34-6
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · DEN 4 · Score 34-12
(15:00) 25-J.Charles left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 14:57 · DEN 2 · Score 34-13
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 12:11 · KC 18 · Score 40-13
(12:11) 27-K.Moreno left end for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 12:05 · KC 2 · Score 41-13
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 8:53 · KC 20 · Score 44-13
(8:53) 5-M.Prater 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger.
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.
- C. Buckhalter (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- M. Cassel (KC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- K. Orton (DEN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2009-12-06?
The Denver Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 44-13 in Week 13, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Denver Broncos 7, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q2: Denver Broncos 7, Kansas City Chiefs 6; Q3: Denver Broncos 20, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q4: Denver Broncos 10, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Final: Denver Broncos 44, Kansas City Chiefs 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Graham (K. Orton pass) (Q1 7:27) Denver Broncos touchdown — K. Moreno (Q2 7:07) Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Marshall (K. Orton pass) (Q3 10:35) Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Charles (Q3 2:49) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Charles (Q4 15:00) Denver Broncos touchdown — K. Moreno (Q4 12:11) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — R. Succop (Q2 14:24, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — R. Succop (Q2 0:28, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q3 13:20, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q3 5:57, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q4 8:53, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs?
M. Cassel (Kansas City Chiefs), 30.3% completion, -26.3% CPOE, -0.56 EPA per dropback, -18.61 total passing EPA. K. Orton (Denver Broncos), 53.6% completion, -4.5% CPOE, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -6.20 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs?
C. Buckhalter (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.56 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+1.14 EPA): (9:43) 28-C.Buckhalter right tackle to KC 45 for 1 yard (94-T.Jackson, 50-M.Vrabel). DEN-74-R.Harris was injured during the play. His return is Doubtful. PENALTY on KC-95-R.Edwards.
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 7-4 Now 8-4 W
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 3-8 Now 3-9 L
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