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NFL · Week 5 · October 10, 2010 · 12 min read

Denver Broncos vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2010 Week 5 Recap

Ravens defeat Broncos 31–17 in Week 5

K.Orton led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 17–31 Week 5 finish.

Denver Broncos 17 2–3
Final 17–31
Baltimore Ravens 31 4–1 Winner
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
17–31
Halftime
Denver Broncos 7–17 Baltimore Ravens
Top passer
K. Orton
FantasyHQ MVP
K.Orton
Game date
October 10, 2010

Top fantasy performers · Broncos

  • K.Orton 23/42 · 307 YDS · 2 TD +13.6 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Lloyd 5 REC · 135 YDS · 2 TD +8.8 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Gaffney 9 REC · 87 YDS +3.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • Joe Flacco
    Joe Flacco 14/29 · 189 YDS +7.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Rashee Rice
    Rashee Rice 28 CAR · 133 YDS · 2 TD +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • E.Dickson 1 REC · 58 YDS +3.3 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
Baltimore Ravens 31–17 Denver Broncos
Halftime
Denver Broncos 7–17 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
K. Orton
Top passer
K. Orton
Biggest EPA play
(:57) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass deep middle to 84-B.Lloyd for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 42-yard …
Game date
2010-10-10

Game summary

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Denver Broncos 31–17 on 2010-10-10. K. Orton posted a game-high +13.59 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4——T
Denver Broncos07100017
Baltimore Ravens710140031

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

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 0:48TD
    Joe Flacco

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 1
    Score
    0-6

    (:48) 5-J.Flacco up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Joe Flacco's first TD of season.

  2. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 0:45XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    0-7

    7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  3. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 10:18TD
    Rashee Rice

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 1
    Score
    0-13

    (10:18) 27-R.Rice left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Ray Rice's first touchdown run of the season.

  4. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 10:16XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    0-14

    7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  5. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 9:26FG
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 18
    Score
    0-17

    (9:26) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  6. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 0:57TD
    BLB. Lloyd

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 42
    Score
    6-17

    (:57) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass deep middle to 84-B.Lloyd for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 42-yard pass play is longest pass play against BAL this season.

  7. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 0:48XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    7-17

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

  8. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 14:25TD
    Rashee Rice

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 1
    Score
    7-23

    (14:25) 27-R.Rice right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Ray Rice scores 2nd TD of game and 2nd TD of season.

  9. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 14:21XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    7-24

    7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  10. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 11:54FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 19
    Score
    10-24

    (11:54) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

  11. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 5:19TD
    WMW. McGahee

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 30
    Score
    10-30

    (5:19) 23-W.McGahee right tackle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Willis McGahee scores 3rd TD of season - longest run by McGahee in 2010.

  12. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 5:06XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    10-31

    7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  13. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 0:43TD
    BLB. Lloyd

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 44
    Score
    16-31

    (:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass deep right to 84-B.Lloyd for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Josh Wilson (BAL) injured on play.

  14. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 0:35XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    17-31

    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. 1K. Orton · Denver Broncos · Passing · +13.59 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
  2. 2B. Lloyd · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +8.78 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
  3. 3Joe FlaccoJoe Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +7.36 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
  4. 4Rashee RiceRashee Rice · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +4.85 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  5. 5J. Gaffney · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.34 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
  6. 6E. Dickson · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.32 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
  7. 7Rashee RiceRashee Rice · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.04 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
  8. 8E. Royal · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.47 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 (+13.59) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.32 EPA per play.

K. Orton's top snap (+5.04 EPA): (:57) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass deep middle to 84-B.Lloyd for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 42-yard pass play is longest pass play against BAL this season.

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) · 42 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · +0.3% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +13.59 total EPA
  • Joe FlaccoJoe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 29 dropbacks · 48.3% completion · -4.9% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +7.36 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDenver BroncosBaltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play+0.015+0.158
Offensive success rate36.4%48.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.323+0.254
Rush EPA/play-0.415+0.177
Defensive EPA/play-0.158-0.015
Defensive success rate51.6%63.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs +0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Denver Broncos: +0.01 EPA/play (53rd percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: +0.16 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, +14.34 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Denver Broncos: 11 drives, +1.19 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Joe FlaccoBaltimore Ravens — Joe Flacco (Q1 0:48)
  • Rashee RiceBaltimore Ravens — Rashee Rice (Q2 10:18)
  • Denver Broncos — B. Lloyd (K. Orton pass) (Q2 0:57)
  • Rashee RiceBaltimore Ravens — Rashee Rice (Q4 14:25)
  • Baltimore Ravens — W. McGahee (Q4 5:19)
  • Denver Broncos — B. Lloyd (K. Orton pass) (Q4 0:43)

Field goals

  • Baltimore Ravens — B. Cundiff (Q2 9:26)
  • Matt PraterDenver Broncos — Matt Prater (Q4 11:54)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q1 0:48) — (:48) 5-J.Flacco up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Joe Flacco's first TD of season.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 0:45) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–7. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q2 10:18) — (10:18) 27-R.Rice left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Ray Rice's first touchdown run of the season.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 10:16) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the DEN 18 (Q2 9:26) — (9:26) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the BAL 42 (Q2 0:57); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 0:48) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 14–10. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q4 14:25) — (14:25) 27-R.Rice right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Ray Rice scores 2nd TD of game and 2nd TD of season.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 14:21) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the BAL 19 (Q4 11:54) — (11:54) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the DEN 30 (Q4 5:19) — (5:19) 23-W.McGahee right tackle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Willis McGahee scores 3rd TD of season - longest run by McGahee in 2010.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 5:06) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the BAL 44 (Q4 0:43) — (:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass deep right to 84-B.Lloyd for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Josh Wilson (BAL) injured on play.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 0:35) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 13:38) — (13:38) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 83-E.Dickson to DEN 17 for 58 yards (20-B.Dawkins) [56-R.Ayers]. [WPA +13.2% · EPA +4.00]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 9:37) — (9:37) 5-J.Flacco sacked at DEN 15 for -14 yards (52-J.Hunter). [WPA -9.8% · EPA -4.08]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 3:31) — (3:31) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 85-D.Mason pushed ob at DEN 38 for 19 yards (33-N.Jones). [WPA +8.9% · EPA +2.20]
  • Denver Broncos (Q2 0:57) — (:57) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass deep middle to 84-B.Lloyd for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 42-yard pass play is longest pass play against BAL this season. [WPA +6.8% · EPA +5.04]
  • Denver Broncos (Q1 8:07) — (8:07) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short right to 88-D.Thomas to DEN 30 for 10 yards (31-F.Washington). [WPA +5.7% · EPA +1.65]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Denver Broncos (Q2 0:57) — (:57) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass deep middle to 84-B.Lloyd for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 42-yard pass play is longest pass play against BAL this season. [WPA +6.8% · EPA +5.04]
  • Denver Broncos (Q4 0:43) — (:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass deep right to 84-B.Lloyd for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Josh Wilson (BAL) injured on play. [WPA -0.0% · EPA +4.98]
  • Denver Broncos (Q2 10:16) — 7-B.Cundiff kicks 75 yards from BAL 30 to DEN -5. 88-D.Thomas to DEN 16 for 21 yards (58-J.Phillips). FUMBLES (58-J.Phillips), RECOVERED by BAL-22-K.Hamlin at DEN 20. 22-K.Hamlin to DEN 20 for no gain [WPA -4.0% · EPA -4.79]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 9:37) — (9:37) 5-J.Flacco sacked at DEN 15 for -14 yards (52-J.Hunter). [WPA -9.8% · EPA -4.08]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 0:48 · DEN 1 · Score 0-6
    (:48) 5-J.Flacco up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Joe Flacco's first TD of season.
  2. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 0:45 · DEN 2 · Score 0-7
    7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  3. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 10:18 · DEN 1 · Score 0-13
    (10:18) 27-R.Rice left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Ray Rice's first touchdown run of the season.
  4. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 10:16 · DEN 2 · Score 0-14
    7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  5. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 9:26 · DEN 18 · Score 0-17
    (9:26) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  6. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 0:57 · BAL 42 · Score 6-17
    (:57) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass deep middle to 84-B.Lloyd for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 42-yard pass play is longest pass play against BAL this season.
  7. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 0:48 · BAL 2 · Score 7-17
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  8. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 14:25 · DEN 1 · Score 7-23
    (14:25) 27-R.Rice right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Ray Rice scores 2nd TD of game and 2nd TD of season.
  9. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 14:21 · DEN 2 · Score 7-24
    7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  10. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 11:54 · BAL 19 · Score 10-24
    (11:54) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  11. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 5:19 · DEN 30 · Score 10-30
    (5:19) 23-W.McGahee right tackle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Willis McGahee scores 3rd TD of season - longest run by McGahee in 2010.
  12. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 5:06 · DEN 2 · Score 10-31
    7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  13. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 0:43 · BAL 44 · Score 16-31
    (:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass deep right to 84-B.Lloyd for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Josh Wilson (BAL) injured on play.
  14. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 0:35 · BAL 2 · Score 17-31
    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.

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

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs Baltimore Ravens on 2010-10-10?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Denver Broncos 31-17 in Week 5, 2010.

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

Q1: Denver Broncos 0, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q2: Denver Broncos 7, Baltimore Ravens 10; Q4: Denver Broncos 10, Baltimore Ravens 14; Final: Denver Broncos 17, Baltimore Ravens 31.

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

Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Flacco (Q1 0:48) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — R. Rice (Q2 10:18) Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Lloyd (K. Orton pass) (Q2 0:57) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — R. Rice (Q4 14:25) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — W. McGahee (Q4 5:19) Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Lloyd (K. Orton pass) (Q4 0:43) Baltimore Ravens field goal — B. Cundiff (Q2 9:26, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q4 11:54, 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), 54.8% completion, +0.3% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +13.59 total passing EPA. Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 48.3% completion, -4.9% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +7.36 total passing EPA.

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

K. Orton (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.59 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (+5.04 EPA): (:57) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass deep middle to 84-B.Lloyd for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 42-yard pass play is longest pass play against BAL this season..

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W

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