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NFL · Week 8 · November 1, 2009 · 12 min read

Denver Broncos vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2009 Week 8 Recap

Ravens defeat Broncos 30–7 in Week 8

J.Gaffney led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 7–30 Week 8 finish.

Denver Broncos 7 6–1
Final 7–30
Baltimore Ravens 30 4–3 Winner
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
7–30
Halftime
Denver Broncos 0–6 Baltimore Ravens
Top passer
K. Orton
FantasyHQ MVP
J.Gaffney
Game date
November 1, 2009

Top fantasy performers · Broncos

  • J.Gaffney 3 REC · 43 YDS +3.4 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Moreno 10 CAR · 39 YDS · 1 TD +1.1 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Scheffler 1 REC · 9 YDS +0.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • D.Mason 4 REC · 40 YDS · 1 TD +3.0 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Washington 4 REC · 58 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Joe Flacco
    Joe Flacco 20/31 · 170 YDS · 1 TD +1.8 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
Baltimore Ravens 30–7 Denver Broncos
Halftime
Denver Broncos 0–6 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
J. Gaffney
Top passer
K. Orton
Biggest EPA play
5-M.Prater kicks 65 yards from DEN 30 to BAL 5. 21-L.Webb for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2009-11-01

Game summary

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Denver Broncos 30–7 on 2009-11-01. J. Gaffney posted a game-high +3.41 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Denver Broncos007007
Baltimore Ravens331014030

Scoring Map

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

DENDenver Broncos
BALBaltimore Ravens

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 1:02FG
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 25
    Score
    0-3

    (1:02) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Hauschka 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  2. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 5:03FG
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 17
    Score
    0-6

    (5:03) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Hauschka 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  3. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 15:00TD
    Lardarius Webb Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 30
    Score
    0-12

    5-M.Prater kicks 65 yards from DEN 30 to BAL 5. 21-L.Webb for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 14:46XP
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    0-13

    6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  5. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 9:48TD
    KMK. Moreno

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 1
    Score
    6-13

    (9:48) 27-K.Moreno left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 9:46XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    7-13

    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger.

  7. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 4:59FG
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 13
    Score
    7-16

    (4:59) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Hauschka 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  8. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 13:13TD
    DMD. Mason

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 20
    Score
    7-22

    (13:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 85-D.Mason for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 13:07XP
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    7-23

    6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. PENALTY on DEN-23-R.Hill, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.

  10. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 2:04TD
    Rashee Rice

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 7
    Score
    7-29

    (2:04) (Shotgun) 27-R.Rice up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 1:59XP
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    7-30

    6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1J. Gaffney · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
  2. 2D. Mason · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.96 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
  3. 3K. Washington · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  4. 4Joe FlaccoJoe Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +1.76 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
  5. 5K. Moreno · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +1.13 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
  6. 6L. McClain · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.11 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  7. 7Joe FlaccoJoe Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.01 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  8. 8T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.37 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.09 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

J. Gaffney — DEN · Receiving

J. Gaffney posted the highest total EPA (+3.41) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +0.85 EPA per play.

J. Gaffney's top snap (+1.90 EPA): (12:39) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short middle to 10-J.Gaffney to BAL 15 for 14 yards (31-F.Washington).

Biggest single play (+6.19 EPA): Matt Prater — 5-M.Prater kicks 65 yards from DEN 30 to BAL 5. 21-L.Webb for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 43 dropbacks · 53.5% completion · -4.2% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -8.90 total EPA
  • Joe FlaccoJoe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 31 dropbacks · 64.5% completion · +14.1% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +1.76 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDenver BroncosBaltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play-0.159+0.121
Offensive success rate38.3%46.2%
Pass EPA/play-0.207+0.057
Rush EPA/play-0.087-0.015
Defensive EPA/play-0.121+0.159
Defensive success rate53.8%61.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.16), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Denver Broncos: -0.16 EPA/play (17th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: +0.12 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 11 drives, +9.69 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Denver Broncos: 11 drives, -12.88 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Lardarius Webb Jr.Baltimore Ravens — Lardarius Webb Jr. (Q3 15:00)
  • Denver Broncos — K. Moreno (Q3 9:48)
  • Baltimore Ravens — D. Mason (Joe Flacco pass) (Q4 13:13)
  • Rashee RiceBaltimore Ravens — Rashee Rice (Q4 2:04)

Field goals

  • Baltimore Ravens — S. Hauschka (Q1 1:02)
  • Baltimore Ravens — S. Hauschka (Q2 5:03)
  • Baltimore Ravens — S. Hauschka (Q3 4:59)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the DEN 25 (Q1 1:02) — (1:02) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Hauschka 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the DEN 17 (Q2 5:03) — (5:03) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Hauschka 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–7. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the DEN 30 (Q3 15:00) — 5-M.Prater kicks 65 yards from DEN 30 to BAL 5. 21-L.Webb for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 14:46) — 6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q3 9:48) — (9:48) 27-K.Moreno left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 9:46) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the DEN 13 (Q3 4:59) — (4:59) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Hauschka 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 14–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the DEN 20 (Q4 13:13) — (13:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 85-D.Mason for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 13:07); Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the DEN 7 (Q4 2:04) — (2:04) (Shotgun) 27-R.Rice up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 1:59) — 6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q3 15:00) — 5-M.Prater kicks 65 yards from DEN 30 to BAL 5. 21-L.Webb for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.2% · EPA +6.19]
  • Denver Broncos (Q1 3:00) — (3:00) 8-K.Orton pass short right to 27-K.Moreno to DEN 27 for -5 yards (20-E.Reed). FUMBLES (20-E.Reed), RECOVERED by BAL-55-T.Suggs at DEN 23. 55-T.Suggs to DEN 23 for no gain (73-C.Kuper). Denver c [WPA -13.6% · EPA -4.80]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 4:57) — (4:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass incomplete short left to 15-K.Washington. PENALTY on BAL-85-D.Mason, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced at DEN 36. Derrick Mason penalized for thro [WPA -8.0% · EPA -2.53]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 13:13) — (13:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 85-D.Mason for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.3% · EPA +3.52]
  • Denver Broncos (Q3 9:48) — (9:48) 27-K.Moreno left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.2% · EPA +0.75]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q3 15:00) — 5-M.Prater kicks 65 yards from DEN 30 to BAL 5. 21-L.Webb for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.2% · EPA +6.19]
  • Denver Broncos (Q1 3:00) — (3:00) 8-K.Orton pass short right to 27-K.Moreno to DEN 27 for -5 yards (20-E.Reed). FUMBLES (20-E.Reed), RECOVERED by BAL-55-T.Suggs at DEN 23. 55-T.Suggs to DEN 23 for no gain (73-C.Kuper). Denver c [WPA -13.6% · EPA -4.80]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 13:13) — (13:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 85-D.Mason for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.3% · EPA +3.52]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 2:04) — (2:04) (Shotgun) 27-R.Rice up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +3.30]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 1:02 · DEN 25 · Score 0-3
    (1:02) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Hauschka 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  2. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 5:03 · DEN 17 · Score 0-6
    (5:03) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Hauschka 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  3. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 15:00 · DEN 30 · Score 0-12
    5-M.Prater kicks 65 yards from DEN 30 to BAL 5. 21-L.Webb for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 14:46 · DEN 2 · Score 0-13
    6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  5. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 9:48 · BAL 1 · Score 6-13
    (9:48) 27-K.Moreno left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 9:46 · BAL 2 · Score 7-13
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-17-M.Berger.
  7. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 4:59 · DEN 13 · Score 7-16
    (4:59) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Hauschka 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  8. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 13:13 · DEN 20 · Score 7-22
    (13:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 85-D.Mason for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 13:07 · DEN 2 · Score 7-23
    6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. PENALTY on DEN-23-R.Hill, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
  10. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 2:04 · DEN 7 · Score 7-29
    (2:04) (Shotgun) 27-R.Rice up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 1:59 · DEN 2 · Score 7-30
    6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

Key takeaways

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

  • Baltimore Ravens earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • J. Gaffney (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • K. Orton (DEN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Joe Flacco (BAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs Baltimore Ravens on 2009-11-01?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Denver Broncos 30-7 in Week 8, 2009.

What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Baltimore Ravens?

Q1: Denver Broncos 0, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q2: Denver Broncos 0, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q3: Denver Broncos 7, Baltimore Ravens 10; Q4: Denver Broncos 0, Baltimore Ravens 14; Final: Denver Broncos 7, Baltimore Ravens 30.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Baltimore Ravens?

Baltimore Ravens touchdown — L. Webb (Q3 15:00) Denver Broncos touchdown — K. Moreno (Q3 9:48) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — D. Mason (J. Flacco pass) (Q4 13:13) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — R. Rice (Q4 2:04) Baltimore Ravens field goal — S. Hauschka (Q1 1:02, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — S. Hauschka (Q2 5:03, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — S. Hauschka (Q3 4:59, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Baltimore Ravens?

K. Orton (Denver Broncos), 53.5% completion, -4.2% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -8.90 total passing EPA. Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 64.5% completion, +14.1% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +1.76 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Baltimore Ravens?

J. Gaffney (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.41 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+1.90 EPA): (12:39) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short middle to 10-J.Gaffney to BAL 15 for 14 yards (31-F.Washington)..

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 6-0 Now 6-1 L

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W

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