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NFL · Week 4 · October 3, 2010 · 12 min read

Denver Broncos vs. Tennessee Titans: 2010 Week 4 Recap

Broncos defeat Titans 26–20 in Week 4

E.Royal led Fantasy Impact as Broncos prevailed in a 26–20 Week 4 finish.

Denver Broncos 26 2–2 Winner
Final 26–20
Tennessee Titans 20 2–2
Winner
Denver Broncos
Final score
26–20
Halftime
Tied 10–10 at halftime
Top passer
K. Orton
FantasyHQ MVP
E.Royal
Game date
October 3, 2010

Top fantasy performers · Broncos

  • E.Royal 8 REC · 113 YDS · 1 TD +8.3 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Orton 35/61 · 316 YDS · 2 TD +5.8 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Buckhalter 5 REC · 38 YDS · 1 TD +4.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Titans

  • V.Young 17/33 · 185 YDS · 1 TD +5.8 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Ringer 2 CAR · 50 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact
  • N.Washington 4 REC · 42 YDS +2.3 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Denver Broncos
Final score
Denver Broncos 26–20 Tennessee Titans
Halftime
Tied 10–10 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
E. Royal
Top passer
K. Orton
Biggest EPA play
5-M.Prater kicks 68 yards from DEN 30 to TEN 2. 83-M.Mariani for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2010-10-03

Game summary

The Denver Broncos beat the Tennessee Titans 26–20 on 2010-10-03. E. Royal posted a game-high +8.29 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4——T
Denver Broncos106100026
Tennessee Titans101000020

Scoring Map

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

DENDenver Broncos
TENTennessee Titans

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 11:28TD
    ERE. Royal

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    6-0

    (11:28) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short right to 19-E.Royal for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 11:24XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    7-0

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

  3. TENTennessee Titans
    Q2 9:24TD
    K.J. Britt

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 8
    Score
    7-6

    (9:24) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass short left to 18-K.Britt for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. TENTennessee Titans
    Q2 9:18XP
    RBR. Bironas

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    7-7

    2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.

  5. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 0:28FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TEN 18
    Score
    10-7

    (:28) 5-M.Prater 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

  6. TENTennessee Titans
    Q2 0:01FG
    RBR. Bironas

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 37
    Score
    10-10

    (:01) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.

  7. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 10:34FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TEN 18
    Score
    13-10

    (10:34) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

  8. TENTennessee Titans
    Q3 10:30TD
    MMM. Mariani

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 30
    Score
    13-16

    5-M.Prater kicks 68 yards from DEN 30 to TEN 2. 83-M.Mariani for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. TENTennessee Titans
    Q3 10:19XP
    RBR. Bironas

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    13-17

    2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.

  10. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 8:17FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TEN 17
    Score
    16-17

    (8:17) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

  11. TENTennessee Titans
    Q3 5:05FG
    RBR. Bironas

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 28
    Score
    16-20

    (5:05) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.

  12. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 1:38TD
    CBC. Buckhalter

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 6
    Score
    22-20

    (1:38) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short right to 28-C.Buckhalter for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 1:33XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    23-20

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

  14. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 0:33FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TEN 18
    Score
    26-20

    (:33) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1E. Royal · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +8.29 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
  2. 2V. Young · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +5.85 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
  3. 3K. Orton · Denver Broncos · Passing · +5.75 total EPA · 61 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
  4. 4C. Buckhalter · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.97 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
  5. 5B. Lloyd · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.15 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  6. 6J. Ringer · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +2.35 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
  7. 7N. Washington · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.29 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
  8. 8J. Gage · Tennessee Titans · 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

E. Royal — DEN · Receiving

E. Royal posted the highest total EPA (+8.29) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.04 EPA per play.

E. Royal's top snap (+3.73 EPA): (12:30) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short left to 19-E.Royal pushed ob at TEN 20 for 41 yards (24-C.Hope).

Biggest single play (+6.17 EPA): Matt Prater — 5-M.Prater kicks 68 yards from DEN 30 to TEN 2. 83-M.Mariani for 98 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) · 61 dropbacks · 57.4% completion · +5.4% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +5.75 total EPA
  • V. Young (Tennessee Titans) · 33 dropbacks · 51.5% completion · +0.6% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +5.85 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDenver BroncosTennessee Titans
Offensive EPA/play+0.067-0.030
Offensive success rate48.5%43.2%
Pass EPA/play+0.094+0.177
Rush EPA/play-0.388-0.364
Defensive EPA/play+0.030-0.067
Defensive success rate56.8%51.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Denver Broncos: +0.07 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
  • Tennessee Titans: -0.03 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
  • Denver Broncos: 13 drives, +6.92 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Tennessee Titans: 14 drives, -2.24 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Denver Broncos — E. Royal (K. Orton pass) (Q2 11:28)
  • K.J. BrittTennessee Titans — K.J. Britt (V. Young pass) (Q2 9:24)
  • Tennessee Titans — M. Mariani (Q3 10:30)
  • Denver Broncos — C. Buckhalter (K. Orton pass) (Q4 1:38)

Field goals

  • Matt PraterDenver Broncos — Matt Prater (Q2 0:28)
  • Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas (Q2 0:01)
  • Matt PraterDenver Broncos — Matt Prater (Q3 10:34)
  • Matt PraterDenver Broncos — Matt Prater (Q3 8:17)
  • Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas (Q3 5:05)
  • Matt PraterDenver Broncos — Matt Prater (Q4 0:33)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the TEN 2 (Q2 11:28) — (11:28) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short right to 19-E.Royal for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 11:24) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the DEN 8 (Q2 9:24) — (9:24) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass short left to 18-K.Britt for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 9:18) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the TEN 18 (Q2 0:28) — (:28) 5-M.Prater 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the DEN 37 (Q2 0:01) — (:01) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern..

The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–6. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the TEN 18 (Q3 10:34) — (10:34) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the DEN 30 (Q3 10:30) — 5-M.Prater kicks 68 yards from DEN 30 to TEN 2. 83-M.Mariani for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 10:19) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the TEN 17 (Q3 8:17) — (8:17) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the DEN 28 (Q3 5:05) — (5:05) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern..

The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the TEN 6 (Q4 1:38) — (1:38) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short right to 28-C.Buckhalter for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 1:33) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the TEN 18 (Q4 0:33) — (:33) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Denver Broncos (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass incomplete deep right to 10-J.Gaffney. PENALTY on TEN-24-C.Hope, Defensive Pass Interference, 49 yards, enforced at 50 - No Play. [WPA +37.2% · EPA +4.65]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q4 1:33) — 5-M.Prater kicks 45 yards from DEN 30 to TEN 25. 83-M.Mariani MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by DEN-41-C.Vaughn at TEN 17. [WPA -27.0% · EPA -4.60]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q3 10:30) — 5-M.Prater kicks 68 yards from DEN 30 to TEN 2. 83-M.Mariani for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +23.1% · EPA +6.17]
  • Denver Broncos (Q4 4:39) — (4:39) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass incomplete short left to 10-J.Gaffney. [WPA -19.8% · EPA -2.46]
  • Denver Broncos (Q3 10:19) — 2-R.Bironas kicks 58 yards from TEN 30 to DEN 12. 88-D.Thomas to TEN 23 for 65 yards (17-D.Williams). [WPA +16.0% · EPA +4.01]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Tennessee Titans (Q3 10:30) — 5-M.Prater kicks 68 yards from DEN 30 to TEN 2. 83-M.Mariani for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +23.1% · EPA +6.17]
  • Denver Broncos (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass incomplete deep right to 10-J.Gaffney. PENALTY on TEN-24-C.Hope, Defensive Pass Interference, 49 yards, enforced at 50 - No Play. [WPA +37.2% · EPA +4.65]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q1 1:47) — (1:47) (Shotgun) 28-C.Johnson left tackle to DEN 29 for no gain (57-M.Haggan). FUMBLES (57-M.Haggan), RECOVERED by DEN-98-R.McBean at DEN 26. 98-R.McBean to DEN 27 for 1 yard (73-J.Scott). Tennessee c [WPA -12.4% · EPA -4.64]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q4 1:33) — 5-M.Prater kicks 45 yards from DEN 30 to TEN 25. 83-M.Mariani MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by DEN-41-C.Vaughn at TEN 17. [WPA -27.0% · EPA -4.60]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 11:28 · TEN 2 · Score 6-0
    (11:28) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short right to 19-E.Royal for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 11:24 · TEN 2 · Score 7-0
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  3. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 9:24 · DEN 8 · Score 7-6
    (9:24) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass short left to 18-K.Britt for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 9:18 · DEN 2 · Score 7-7
    2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
  5. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 0:28 · TEN 18 · Score 10-7
    (:28) 5-M.Prater 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  6. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 0:01 · DEN 37 · Score 10-10
    (:01) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
  7. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 10:34 · TEN 18 · Score 13-10
    (10:34) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  8. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 10:30 · DEN 30 · Score 13-16
    5-M.Prater kicks 68 yards from DEN 30 to TEN 2. 83-M.Mariani for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 10:19 · DEN 2 · Score 13-17
    2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
  10. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 8:17 · TEN 17 · Score 16-17
    (8:17) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  11. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q3 5:05 · DEN 28 · Score 16-20
    (5:05) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
  12. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 1:38 · TEN 6 · Score 22-20
    (1:38) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short right to 28-C.Buckhalter for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 1:33 · TEN 2 · Score 23-20
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  14. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 0:33 · TEN 18 · Score 26-20
    (:33) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

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.
  • E. Royal (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 Denver Broncos vs Tennessee Titans on 2010-10-03?

The Denver Broncos beat the Tennessee Titans 26-20 in Week 4, 2010.

What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Tennessee Titans?

Q2: Denver Broncos 10, Tennessee Titans 10; Q3: Denver Broncos 6, Tennessee Titans 10; Q4: Denver Broncos 10, Tennessee Titans 0; Final: Denver Broncos 26, Tennessee Titans 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Tennessee Titans?

Denver Broncos touchdown — E. Royal (K. Orton pass) (Q2 11:28) Tennessee Titans touchdown — K. Britt (V. Young pass) (Q2 9:24) Tennessee Titans touchdown — M. Mariani (Q3 10:30) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Buckhalter (K. Orton pass) (Q4 1:38) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q2 0:28, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q2 0:01, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q3 10:34, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q3 8:17, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q3 5:05, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q4 0:33, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Tennessee Titans?

K. Orton (Denver Broncos), 57.4% completion, +5.4% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +5.75 total passing EPA. V. Young (Tennessee Titans), 51.5% completion, +0.6% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +5.85 total passing EPA.

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

E. Royal (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.29 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+3.73 EPA): (12:30) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short left to 19-E.Royal pushed ob at TEN 20 for 41 yards (24-C.Hope)..

Was Denver Broncos vs Tennessee Titans a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Denver Broncos won 26-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W

Tennessee Titans

Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L

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