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NFL · Week 12 · November 28, 2010 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Rams vs. Denver Broncos: 2010 Week 12 Recap

Rams defeat Broncos 36–33 in Week 12

S.Bradford led Fantasy Impact as Rams prevailed in a 36–33 Week 12 finish.

Los Angeles Rams 36 5–6 Winner
Final 36–33
Denver Broncos 33 3–8
Winner
Los Angeles Rams
Final score
36–33
Halftime
Los Angeles Rams 26–13 Denver Broncos
Top passer
K. Orton
FantasyHQ MVP
S.Bradford
Game date
November 28, 2010

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • S.Bradford 22/40 · 308 YDS · 3 TD +22.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Darius Alexander
    Darius Alexander 4 REC · 95 YDS +7.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Layden Robinson
    Layden Robinson 4 REC · 58 YDS +5.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Broncos

  • K.Orton 24/47 · 330 YDS · 3 TD +11.3 Fantasy Impact
  • E.Royal 6 REC · 74 YDS · 1 TD +5.0 Fantasy Impact
  • E.Decker 2 REC · 48 YDS +4.1 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
LA
Final score
LA 36–33 Denver Broncos
Halftime
LA 26–13 Denver Broncos at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
S. Bradford
Top passer
K. Orton
Biggest EPA play
(1:41) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 86-M.Hoomanawanui for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2010-11-28

Game summary

The LA beat the Denver Broncos 36–33 on 2010-11-28. S. Bradford posted a game-high +22.82 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 23 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
LA71973036
Denver Broncos103020033

Scoring Map

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

LALA
DENDenver Broncos

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

19 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 12:04TD
    KMK. Moreno

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 4
    Score
    0-6

    (12:04) (Shotgun) 27-K.Moreno up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 11:54XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    0-7

    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

  3. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 7:36FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 31
    Score
    0-10

    (7:36) 5-M.Prater 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

  4. LALA
    Q1 1:41TD
    MHM. Hoomanawanui

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 36
    Score
    6-10

    (1:41) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 86-M.Hoomanawanui for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. LALA
    Q1 1:32XP
    CMC. Massey

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    7-10

    3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.

  6. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 12:31FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 22
    Score
    7-13

    (12:31) 5-M.Prater 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

  7. LALA
    Q2 5:53TD
    BBB. Bajema

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    13-13

    (5:53) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 47-B.Bajema for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. LALA
    Q2 5:45XP
    CMC. Massey

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    14-13

    3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.

  9. LALA
    Q2 3:01TD
    BBB. Bajema

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 26
    Score
    20-13

    (3:01) 8-S.Bradford pass deep left to 47-B.Bajema for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. LALA
    Q2 0:58FG
    CMC. Massey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 10
    Score
    23-13

    (:58) 3-Josh.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.

  11. LALA
    Q2 0:18FG
    CMC. Massey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 19
    Score
    26-13

    (:18) 3-Josh.Brown 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.

  12. LALA
    Q3 8:58TD
    KDK. Darby

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 1
    Score
    32-13

    (8:58) 34-K.Darby up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. LALA
    Q3 8:55XP
    CMC. Massey

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    33-13

    3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.

  14. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 15:00TD
    BLB. Lloyd

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 41
    Score
    33-19

    (15:00) 8-K.Orton pass deep right to 84-B.Lloyd for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 14:54XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    33-20

    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

  16. LALA
    Q4 10:54FG
    CMC. Massey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 8
    Score
    36-20

    (10:54) 3-Josh.Brown 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.

  17. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 4:57TD
    ERE. Royal

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 16
    Score
    36-26

    (4:57) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short middle to 19-E.Royal for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  18. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 2:40TD
    BLB. Lloyd

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 5
    Score
    36-32

    (2:40) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short right to 84-B.Lloyd for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  19. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 2:35XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    36-33

    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1S. Bradford · LA · Passing · +22.82 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
  2. 2K. Orton · Denver Broncos · Passing · +11.34 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
  3. 3Darius AlexanderDarius Alexander · LA · Receiving · +7.86 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
  4. 4Layden RobinsonLayden Robinson · LA · Receiving · +5.65 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
  5. 5E. Royal · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.00 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
  6. 6B. Bajema · LA · Receiving · +4.65 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
  7. 7M. Hoomanawanui · LA · Receiving · +4.55 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.55 EPA/play
  8. 8E. Decker · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.06 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.03 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

S. Bradford — LA · Passing

S. Bradford posted the highest total EPA (+22.82) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.57 EPA per play.

S. Bradford's top snap (+4.55 EPA): (1:41) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 86-M.Hoomanawanui for 36 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) · 47 dropbacks · 51.1% completion · +1.3% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +11.34 total EPA
  • S. Bradford (LA) · 40 dropbacks · 55.0% completion · -0.8% CPOE · +0.57 EPA/play · +22.82 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLADenver Broncos
Offensive EPA/play+0.162+0.115
Offensive success rate40.8%43.0%
Pass EPA/play+0.570+0.241
Rush EPA/play-0.089-0.040
Defensive EPA/play-0.115-0.162
Defensive success rate57.0%59.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (LA +0.16, Denver Broncos +0.12) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • LA: +0.16 EPA/play (87th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
  • Denver Broncos: +0.12 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
  • Denver Broncos: 14 drives, +9.92 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • LA: 14 drives, +15.90 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Denver Broncos — K. Moreno (Q1 12:04)
  • LA — M. Hoomanawanui (S. Bradford pass) (Q1 1:41)
  • LA — B. Bajema (S. Bradford pass) (Q2 5:53)
  • LA — B. Bajema (S. Bradford pass) (Q2 3:01)
  • LA — K. Darby (Q3 8:58)
  • Denver Broncos — B. Lloyd (K. Orton pass) (Q4 15:00)
  • Denver Broncos — E. Royal (K. Orton pass) (Q4 4:57)
  • Denver Broncos — B. Lloyd (K. Orton pass) (Q4 2:40)

Field goals

  • Matt PraterDenver Broncos — Matt Prater (Q1 7:36)
  • Matt PraterDenver Broncos — Matt Prater (Q2 12:31)
  • LA — C. Massey (Q2 0:58)
  • LA — C. Massey (Q2 0:18)
  • LA — C. Massey (Q4 10:54)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LA 4 (Q1 12:04) — (12:04) (Shotgun) 27-K.Moreno up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 11:54) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LA 31 (Q1 7:36) — (7:36) 5-M.Prater 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; LA found the end zone from the DEN 36 (Q1 1:41) — (1:41) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 86-M.Hoomanawanui for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 1:32) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones..

The second quarter: LA won the period 19–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LA 22 (Q2 12:31) — (12:31) 5-M.Prater 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; LA found the end zone from the DEN 2 (Q2 5:53) — (5:53) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 47-B.Bajema for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 5:45) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; LA found the end zone from the DEN 26 (Q2 3:01) — (3:01) 8-S.Bradford pass deep left to 47-B.Bajema for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA connected on a field goal from the DEN 10 (Q2 0:58) — (:58) 3-Josh.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; LA connected on a field goal from the DEN 19 (Q2 0:18) — (:18) 3-Josh.Brown 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones..

The third quarter: LA won the period 7–0. LA found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q3 8:58) — (8:58) 34-K.Darby up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 8:55) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones..

The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 20–3. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LA 41 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 8-K.Orton pass deep right to 84-B.Lloyd for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 14:54) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; LA connected on a field goal from the DEN 8 (Q4 10:54) — (10:54) 3-Josh.Brown 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LA 16 (Q4 4:57) — (4:57) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short middle to 19-E.Royal for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LA 5 (Q4 2:40) — (2:40) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short right to 84-B.Lloyd for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 2:35) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • LA (Q4 1:17) — (1:17) 5-D.Jones punts 22 yards to DEN 33, Center-45-C.Massey, downed by LA-81-M.Gilyard. [WPA -18.8% · EPA -0.53]
  • Denver Broncos (Q4 1:00) — (1:00) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton sacked at DEN 28 for -6 yards (72-C.Long). [WPA -14.5% · EPA -0.47]
  • Denver Broncos (Q4 2:40) — (2:40) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short right to 84-B.Lloyd for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.5% · EPA +1.98]
  • LA (Q2 3:29) — (3:29) 8-S.Bradford pass deep left to 84-D.Alexander ran ob at DEN 26 for 45 yards. [WPA +11.9% · EPA +2.66]
  • LA (Q1 1:41) — (1:41) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 86-M.Hoomanawanui for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.8% · EPA +4.55]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • LA (Q1 1:41) — (1:41) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 86-M.Hoomanawanui for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.8% · EPA +4.55]
  • Denver Broncos (Q3 11:08) — (11:08) 27-K.Moreno left tackle to DEN 31 for 9 yards (21-O.Atogwe). FUMBLES (21-O.Atogwe), RECOVERED by LA-53-N.Diggs at DEN 34. 53-N.Diggs ran ob at DEN 31 for 3 yards. [WPA -6.1% · EPA -4.47]
  • LA (Q2 3:01) — (3:01) 8-S.Bradford pass deep left to 47-B.Bajema for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.0% · EPA +4.08]
  • Denver Broncos (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 8-K.Orton pass deep right to 84-B.Lloyd for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.4% · EPA +4.01]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 12:04 · LA 4 · Score 0-6
    (12:04) (Shotgun) 27-K.Moreno up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 11:54 · LA 2 · Score 0-7
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  3. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 7:36 · LA 31 · Score 0-10
    (7:36) 5-M.Prater 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  4. LA TD (+6) — Q1 1:41 · DEN 36 · Score 6-10
    (1:41) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 86-M.Hoomanawanui for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. LA XP (+1) — Q1 1:32 · DEN 2 · Score 7-10
    3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
  6. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 12:31 · LA 22 · Score 7-13
    (12:31) 5-M.Prater 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  7. LA TD (+6) — Q2 5:53 · DEN 2 · Score 13-13
    (5:53) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 47-B.Bajema for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. LA XP (+1) — Q2 5:45 · DEN 2 · Score 14-13
    3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
  9. LA TD (+6) — Q2 3:01 · DEN 26 · Score 20-13
    (3:01) 8-S.Bradford pass deep left to 47-B.Bajema for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. LA FG (+3) — Q2 0:58 · DEN 10 · Score 23-13
    (:58) 3-Josh.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
  11. LA FG (+3) — Q2 0:18 · DEN 19 · Score 26-13
    (:18) 3-Josh.Brown 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
  12. LA TD (+6) — Q3 8:58 · DEN 1 · Score 32-13
    (8:58) 34-K.Darby up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. LA XP (+1) — Q3 8:55 · DEN 2 · Score 33-13
    3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
  14. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · LA 41 · Score 33-19
    (15:00) 8-K.Orton pass deep right to 84-B.Lloyd for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 14:54 · LA 2 · Score 33-20
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  16. LA FG (+3) — Q4 10:54 · DEN 8 · Score 36-20
    (10:54) 3-Josh.Brown 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
  17. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 4:57 · LA 16 · Score 36-26
    (4:57) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short middle to 19-E.Royal for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  18. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 2:40 · LA 5 · Score 36-32
    (2:40) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short right to 84-B.Lloyd for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  19. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 2:35 · LA 2 · Score 36-33
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

Key takeaways

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

  • LA earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • S. Bradford (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won LA vs Denver Broncos on 2010-11-28?

The LA beat the Denver Broncos 36-33 in Week 12, 2010.

What was the score by quarter in LA vs Denver Broncos?

Q1: LA 7, Denver Broncos 10; Q2: LA 19, Denver Broncos 3; Q3: LA 7, Denver Broncos 0; Q4: LA 3, Denver Broncos 20; Final: LA 36, Denver Broncos 33.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs Denver Broncos?

Denver Broncos touchdown — K. Moreno (Q1 12:04) LA touchdown — M. Hoomanawanui (S. Bradford pass) (Q1 1:41) LA touchdown — B. Bajema (S. Bradford pass) (Q2 5:53) LA touchdown — B. Bajema (S. Bradford pass) (Q2 3:01) LA touchdown — K. Darby (Q3 8:58) Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Lloyd (K. Orton pass) (Q4 15:00) Denver Broncos touchdown — E. Royal (K. Orton pass) (Q4 4:57) Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Lloyd (K. Orton pass) (Q4 2:40) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q1 7:36, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q2 12:31, 3 pts) LA field goal — C. Massey (Q2 0:58, 3 pts) LA field goal — C. Massey (Q2 0:18, 3 pts) LA field goal — C. Massey (Q4 10:54, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Denver Broncos?

K. Orton (Denver Broncos), 51.1% completion, +1.3% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +11.34 total passing EPA. S. Bradford (LA), 55.0% completion, -0.8% CPOE, +0.57 EPA per dropback, +22.82 total passing EPA.

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

S. Bradford (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +22.82 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+4.55 EPA): (1:41) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 86-M.Hoomanawanui for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was LA vs Denver Broncos a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. LA won 36-33 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 4-6 Now 5-6 W

Denver Broncos

Entered 3-7 Now 3-8 L

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