Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 20–17 New England Patriots
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 17–7 Denver Broncos at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- K. Orton
- Top passer
- K. Orton
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:33) 8-K.Orton pass short middle to 27-K.Moreno to DEN 42 for 7 yards (51-J.Mayo). FUMBL…
- Game date
- 2009-10-11
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the New England Patriots 20–17 on 2009-10-11, overcoming New England Patriots's 17–7 halftime lead. K. Orton posted a game-high +12.49 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 Denver Broncos | 0 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots(6:51) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 83-W.Welker for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
(3:56) 3-S.Gostkowski 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
(4:36) 8-K.Orton pass short right to 15-B.Marshall for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-1-B.Kern.
(:09) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 84-B.Watson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
(7:25) 5-M.Prater 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-1-B.Kern.
(5:27) 8-K.Orton pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-1-B.Kern.
(10:15) 5-M.Prater 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-1-B.Kern.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 6:51TD WWW. WelkerPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 8
- Score
- 6-0
(6:51) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 83-W.Welker for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 6:44XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 7-0
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 3:56FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 35
- Score
- 10-0
(3:56) 3-S.Gostkowski 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 4:36TD BMB. MarshallPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 11
- Score
- 10-6
(4:36) 8-K.Orton pass short right to 15-B.Marshall for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 4:31XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 10-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-1-B.Kern.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:09TD Blake WatsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 7
- Score
- 16-7
(:09) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 84-B.Watson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:05XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 17-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 7:25FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NE 6
- Score
- 17-10
(7:25) 5-M.Prater 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-1-B.Kern.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 5:27TD BMB. MarshallPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 11
- Score
- 17-16
(5:27) 8-K.Orton pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 5:21XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 17-17
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-1-B.Kern.
- DENDenver Broncos
OT 10:15FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NE 22
- Score
- 17-20
(10:15) 5-M.Prater 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-1-B.Kern.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1K. Orton · Denver Broncos · Passing · +12.49 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 2E. Royal · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +6.67 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 3J. Gaffney · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.56 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 4T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +4.39 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 5B. Marshall · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.37 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 6Blake Watson · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.92 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.96 EPA/play
- 7W. Welker · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.94 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 8S. Morris · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.62 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
K. Orton — DEN · Passing
K. Orton posted the highest total EPA (+12.49) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 52 counted snaps, they averaged +0.24 EPA per play.
K. Orton's top snap (-4.36 EPA): (5:33) 8-K.Orton pass short middle to 27-K.Moreno to DEN 42 for 7 yards (51-J.Mayo). FUMBLES (51-J.Mayo), RECOVERED by NE-30-B.McGowan at DEN 43. 30-B.McGowan to DEN 43 for no gain (10-J.Gaffney). Denver challenged the f
Quarterback report card
K. Orton led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K. Orton (Denver Broncos) · 52 dropbacks · 67.3% completion · +8.0% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +12.49 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 34 dropbacks · 55.9% completion · -7.0% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +4.39 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.038 | +0.041 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.4% | 47.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.129 | +0.240 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.233 | -0.198 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.041 | -0.038 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.6% | 50.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New England Patriots +0.04, Denver Broncos +0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: +0.04 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: +0.04 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 12 drives, +3.88 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 11 drives, +2.89 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — W. Welker (T. Brady pass)
- Denver Broncos — B. Marshall (K. Orton pass)
- New England Patriots — Blake Watson (T. Brady pass)
- Denver Broncos — B. Marshall (K. Orton pass)
Field goals
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- Denver Broncos — Matt Prater
- Denver Broncos — Matt Prater
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the DEN 8 (Q1 6:51) — (6:51) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 83-W.Welker for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 6:44) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the DEN 35 (Q1 3:56) — (3:56) 3-S.Gostkowski 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the NE 11 (Q2 4:36) — (4:36) 8-K.Orton pass short right to 15-B.Marshall for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 4:31) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-1-B.Kern.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the DEN 7 (Q2 0:09) — (:09) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 84-B.Watson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 0:05) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the NE 6 (Q3 7:25) — (7:25) 5-M.Prater 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-1-B.Kern..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the NE 11 (Q4 5:27) — (5:27) 8-K.Orton pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 5:21) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-1-B.Kern..
Overtime: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the NE 22 (OT 10:15) — (10:15) 5-M.Prater 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-1-B.Kern..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q4 1:45) — (1:45) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 45 for -6 yards (99-V.Holliday). FUMBLES (99-V.Holliday), RECOVERED by DEN-92-E.Dumervil at NE 45. 92-E.Dumervil to NE 45 for no gain (70-L.Mankins).
- Denver Broncos (Q4 0:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton sacked at DEN 50 for -6 yards (95-T.Banta-Cain).
- Denver Broncos (OT 10:15) — (10:15) 5-M.Prater 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-1-B.Kern.
- New England Patriots (Q4 2:27) — (2:27) 34-S.Morris left end to NE 49 for 19 yards (26-J.Williams).
- Denver Broncos (Q4 5:27) — (5:27) 8-K.Orton pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 5:33) — (5:33) 8-K.Orton pass short middle to 27-K.Moreno to DEN 42 for 7 yards (51-J.Mayo). FUMBLES (51-J.Mayo), RECOVERED by NE-30-B.McGowan at DEN 43. 30-B.McGowan to DEN 43 for no gain (10-J.Gaffney). Den
- New England Patriots (Q3 5:20) — (5:20) 3-S.Gostkowski 40 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
- New England Patriots (Q2 0:09) — (:09) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 84-B.Watson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q4 1:45) — (1:45) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 45 for -6 yards (99-V.Holliday). FUMBLES (99-V.Holliday), RECOVERED by DEN-92-E.Dumervil at NE 45. 92-E.Dumervil to NE 45 for no gain (70-L.Mankins).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 6:51 · DEN 8 · Score 6-0
(6:51) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 83-W.Welker for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 6:44 · DEN 2 · Score 7-0
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 3:56 · DEN 35 · Score 10-0
(3:56) 3-S.Gostkowski 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 4:36 · NE 11 · Score 10-6
(4:36) 8-K.Orton pass short right to 15-B.Marshall for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 4:31 · NE 2 · Score 10-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-1-B.Kern. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 0:09 · DEN 7 · Score 16-7
(:09) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 84-B.Watson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 0:05 · DEN 2 · Score 17-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-6-C.Hanson. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 7:25 · NE 6 · Score 17-10
(7:25) 5-M.Prater 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-1-B.Kern. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 5:27 · NE 11 · Score 17-16
(5:27) 8-K.Orton pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 5:21 · NE 2 · Score 17-17
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-1-B.Kern. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — OT 10:15 · NE 22 · Score 17-20
(10:15) 5-M.Prater 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-1-B.Kern.
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.
- K. Orton (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- K. Orton (DEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos on 2009-10-11?
The Denver Broncos beat the New England Patriots 20-17 in Week 5, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: New England Patriots 10, Denver Broncos 0; Q2: New England Patriots 7, Denver Broncos 7; Q3: New England Patriots 0, Denver Broncos 3; Q4: New England Patriots 0, Denver Broncos 7; Q5: New England Patriots 0, Denver Broncos 3; Final: New England Patriots 17, Denver Broncos 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos?
New England Patriots touchdown — W. Welker (T. Brady pass) (Q1 6:51) Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Marshall (K. Orton pass) (Q2 4:36) New England Patriots touchdown — B. Watson (T. Brady pass) (Q2 0:09) Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Marshall (K. Orton pass) (Q4 5:27) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q1 3:56, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q3 7:25, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (OT 10:15, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos?
K. Orton (Denver Broncos), 67.3% completion, +8.0% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +12.49 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 55.9% completion, -7.0% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +4.39 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos?
K. Orton (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.49 total EPA on Passing plays. across 52 snaps. Their top snap (-4.36 EPA): (5:33) 8-K.Orton pass short middle to 27-K.Moreno to DEN 42 for 7 yards (51-J.Mayo). FUMBLES (51-J.Mayo), RECOVERED by NE-30-B.McGowan at DEN 43. 30-B.McGowan to DEN 43 for no gain.
Was New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Denver Broncos won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L
Denver Broncos
Entered 4-0 Now 5-0 W
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