Quick answer
- Winner
- Arizona Cardinals
- Final score
- Arizona Cardinals 43–13 Denver Broncos
- Halftime
- Denver Broncos 3–16 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Hightower
- Top passer
- K. Orton
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:53) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short left intended for 35-L.Ball INTERCEPTED by 58-D.Wash…
- Game date
- 2010-12-12
Game summary
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Denver Broncos 43–13 on 2010-12-12. T. Hightower posted a game-high +4.25 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 34 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Denver Broncos | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 13 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 3 | 13 | 3 | 24 | 0 | 43 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DENDenver Broncos(10:41) 3-S.Hauschka 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(4:40) 4-J.Feely 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
(11:57) 4-J.Feely 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
(4:09) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Feely right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
(:09) 4-J.Feely 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
(9:45) 4-J.Feely 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
(15:00) 4-J.Feely 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
(11:25) 3-S.Hauschka 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(6:14) 34-T.Hightower right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
(3:35) 27-K.Moreno up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(3:19) 34-T.Hightower left tackle for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
(2:53) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short left intended for 35-L.Ball INTERCEPTED by 58-D.Washington at DEN 40. 58-D.Washington to DEN 1 for 39 yards (35-L.Ball). FUMBLES (35-L.Ball), recovered by ARI-90-D.Dockett at DEN 0. TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
ARIArizona CardinalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 10:41FG SHS. HauschkaPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 3-0
(10:41) 3-S.Hauschka 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 4:40FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 18
- Score
- 3-3
(4:40) 4-J.Feely 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 11:57FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 30
- Score
- 3-6
(11:57) 4-J.Feely 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 4:09TD JFJ. FeelyPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 5
- Score
- 3-12
(4:09) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Feely right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 4:02XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 3-13
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:09FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 37
- Score
- 3-16
(:09) 4-J.Feely 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 9:45FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 5
- Score
- 3-19
(9:45) 4-J.Feely 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 15:00FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 31
- Score
- 3-22
(15:00) 4-J.Feely 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 11:25FG SHS. HauschkaPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 12
- Score
- 6-22
(11:25) 3-S.Hauschka 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 6:14TD THT. HightowerPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 8
- Score
- 6-28
(6:14) 34-T.Hightower right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 6:07XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 6-29
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 3:35TD KMK. MorenoPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 1
- Score
- 12-29
(3:35) 27-K.Moreno up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 3:31XP SHS. HauschkaPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 13-29
3-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 3:19TD THT. HightowerPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 35
- Score
- 13-35
(3:19) 34-T.Hightower left tackle for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 3:09XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 13-36
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 2:53TD KOK. OrtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 59
- Score
- 13-42
(2:53) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short left intended for 35-L.Ball INTERCEPTED by 58-D.Washington at DEN 40. 58-D.Washington to DEN 1 for 39 yards (35-L.Ball). FUMBLES (35-L.Ball), recovered by ARI-90-D.Dockett at DEN 0. TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 2:42XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 13-43
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Hightower · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +4.25 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 2J. Feely · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +4.07 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.07 EPA/play
- 3L. Stephens-Howling · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
- 4S. Breaston · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +0.98 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 5S. Spach · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.98 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 6K. Moreno · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +0.87 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 7B. Lloyd · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.69 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 8E. Doucet · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · -0.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.05 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
T. Hightower — ARI · Rushing
T. Hightower posted the highest total EPA (+4.25) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 18 counted snaps, they averaged +0.24 EPA per play.
T. Hightower's top snap (+5.55 EPA): (3:19) 34-T.Hightower left tackle for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-8.05 EPA): K. Orton — (2:53) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short left intended for 35-L.Ball INTERCEPTED by 58-D.Washington at DEN 40. 58-D.Washington to DEN 1 for 39 yards (35-L.Ball). FUMBLES (35-L.Ball), recovered by ARI-90-
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) · 46 dropbacks · 39.1% completion · -17.5% CPOE · -0.58 EPA/play · -26.49 total EPA
- J. Skelton (Arizona Cardinals) · 41 dropbacks · 36.6% completion · -19.5% CPOE · -0.27 EPA/play · -11.12 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.341 | -0.017 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.9% | 45.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.576 | -0.276 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.313 | +0.167 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.017 | +0.341 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.1% | 55.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Arizona Cardinals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.34), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: -0.34 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.02 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 17 drives, -1.63 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
- Denver Broncos: 17 drives, -33.40 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely
- Arizona Cardinals — T. Hightower
- Denver Broncos — K. Moreno
- Arizona Cardinals — T. Hightower
- Arizona Cardinals — K. Orton
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — S. Hauschka
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely
- Denver Broncos — S. Hauschka
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the ARI 15 (Q1 10:41) — (10:41) 3-S.Hauschka 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the DEN 18 (Q1 4:40) — (4:40) 4-J.Feely 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham..
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 13–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the DEN 30 (Q2 11:57) — (11:57) 4-J.Feely 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the DEN 5 (Q2 4:09) — (4:09) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Feely right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 4:02) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the DEN 37 (Q2 0:09) — (:09) 4-J.Feely 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 3–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the DEN 5 (Q3 9:45) — (9:45) 4-J.Feely 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 24–10. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the DEN 31 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 4-J.Feely 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the ARI 12 (Q4 11:25) — (11:25) 3-S.Hauschka 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the DEN 8 (Q4 6:14) — (6:14) 34-T.Hightower right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 6:07) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q4 3:35) — (3:35) 27-K.Moreno up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 3:31) — 3-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the DEN 35 (Q4 3:19) — (3:19) 34-T.Hightower left tackle for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 3:09) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 59 (Q4 2:53); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 2:42) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 5:48) — (5:48) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass deep right intended for 19-E.Royal INTERCEPTED by 27-M.Adams at ARI 41. 27-M.Adams pushed ob at DEN 23 for 36 yards (89-D.Graham).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 6:13) — (6:13) 8-K.Orton pass deep left intended for 10-J.Gaffney INTERCEPTED by 25-K.Rhodes at ARI 43. 25-K.Rhodes to DEN 24 for 33 yards (78-R.Clady).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 3:25) — (3:25) 19-E.Royal left end to DEN 43 for -8 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by ARI-50-O.Schofield at DEN 41. 50-O.Schofield to DEN 41 for no gain (74-R.Harris).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 11:57) — (11:57) 4-J.Feely 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 0:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton sacked at DEN 2 for -10 yards (53-C.Haggans).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 2:53) — (2:53) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short left intended for 35-L.Ball INTERCEPTED by 58-D.Washington at DEN 40. 58-D.Washington to DEN 1 for 39 yards (35-L.Ball). FUMBLES (35-L.Ball), recovered by ARI-90-
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 3:19) — (3:19) 34-T.Hightower left tackle for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 5:48) — (5:48) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass deep right intended for 19-E.Royal INTERCEPTED by 27-M.Adams at ARI 41. 27-M.Adams pushed ob at DEN 23 for 36 yards (89-D.Graham).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 13:47) — (13:47) 34-T.Hightower left tackle to ARI 25 for 3 yards (56-R.Ayers). FUMBLES (56-R.Ayers), RECOVERED by DEN-55-D.Williams at ARI 25. 55-D.Williams to ARI 25 for no gain (34-T.Hightower).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 10:41 · ARI 15 · Score 3-0
(10:41) 3-S.Hauschka 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 4:40 · DEN 18 · Score 3-3
(4:40) 4-J.Feely 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 11:57 · DEN 30 · Score 3-6
(11:57) 4-J.Feely 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 4:09 · DEN 5 · Score 3-12
(4:09) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Feely right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 4:02 · DEN 2 · Score 3-13
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 0:09 · DEN 37 · Score 3-16
(:09) 4-J.Feely 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 9:45 · DEN 5 · Score 3-19
(9:45) 4-J.Feely 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · DEN 31 · Score 3-22
(15:00) 4-J.Feely 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 11:25 · ARI 12 · Score 6-22
(11:25) 3-S.Hauschka 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 6:14 · DEN 8 · Score 6-28
(6:14) 34-T.Hightower right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 6:07 · DEN 2 · Score 6-29
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 3:35 · ARI 1 · Score 12-29
(3:35) 27-K.Moreno up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 3:31 · ARI 2 · Score 13-29
3-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 3:19 · DEN 35 · Score 13-35
(3:19) 34-T.Hightower left tackle for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 3:09 · DEN 2 · Score 13-36
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 2:53 · ARI 59 · Score 13-42
(2:53) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short left intended for 35-L.Ball INTERCEPTED by 58-D.Washington at DEN 40. 58-D.Washington to DEN 1 for 39 yards (35-L.Ball). FUMBLES (35-L.Ball), recovered by ARI-90- - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 2:42 · DEN 2 · Score 13-43
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Arizona Cardinals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- T. Hightower (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- K. Orton (DEN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- J. Skelton (ARI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Arizona Cardinals on 2010-12-12?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Denver Broncos 43-13 in Week 14, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: Denver Broncos 3, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q2: Denver Broncos 0, Arizona Cardinals 13; Q3: Denver Broncos 0, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q4: Denver Broncos 10, Arizona Cardinals 24; Final: Denver Broncos 13, Arizona Cardinals 43.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Arizona Cardinals?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Feely (Q2 4:09) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — T. Hightower (Q4 6:14) Denver Broncos touchdown — K. Moreno (Q4 3:35) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — T. Hightower (Q4 3:19) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — K. Orton (Q4 2:53) Denver Broncos field goal — S. Hauschka (Q1 10:41, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — J. Feely (Q1 4:40, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — J. Feely (Q2 11:57, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — J. Feely (Q2 0:09, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — J. Feely (Q3 9:45, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — J. Feely (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — S. Hauschka (Q4 11:25, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Arizona Cardinals?
K. Orton (Denver Broncos), 39.1% completion, -17.5% CPOE, -0.58 EPA per dropback, -26.49 total passing EPA. J. Skelton (Arizona Cardinals), 36.6% completion, -19.5% CPOE, -0.27 EPA per dropback, -11.12 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Arizona Cardinals?
T. Hightower (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.25 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 18 snaps. Their top snap (+5.55 EPA): (3:19) 34-T.Hightower left tackle for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 3-9 Now 3-10 L
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 3-9 Now 4-9 W
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