Broncos 17–10 Chiefs: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 10, 2011

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Winner: Denver Broncos
Final score: Denver Broncos 17–10 Kansas City Chiefs
Halftime: Denver Broncos 10–0 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: E. Decker
Top passer: M. Cassel
Biggest EPA play: (6:52) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow pass deep right to 87-E.Decker for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALT…
Game date: 2011-11-13

Game summary

The Denver Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 17–10 on 2011-11-13. E. Decker posted a game-high +5.07 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Denver Broncos	7	3	0	7	0	17
Kansas City Chiefs	0	0	7	3	0	10

Scoring Map

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

DENDenver Broncos

+3KC 20

DEN 1

+1DEN 2

KC 56

+3DEN 14

KCKansas City Chiefs

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DENDenver Broncos
Q1 7:38TD
TTT. Tebow
Points+6
Yard line
KC 7
Score
6-0
(7:38) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q1 7:31XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
KC 2
Score
7-0
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 7:51FG
Matt Prater
Points+3
Yard line
KC 20
Score
10-0
(7:51) 5-M.Prater 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 8:15TD
LML. McClain
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 1
Score
10-6
(8:15) 7-M.Cassel pass short middle to 44-L.McClain for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [56-N.Irving].
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 8:10XP
RSR. Succop
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
10-7
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 6:52TD
EDE. Decker
Points+6
Yard line
KC 56
Score
16-7
(6:52) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow pass deep right to 87-E.Decker for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DEN-87-E.Decker, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Excessive Celebration penalty assessed on kickoff.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 6:44XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
KC 2
Score
17-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 0:11FG
RSR. Succop
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 14
Score
17-10
(:11) 6-R.Succop 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1E. Decker · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.07 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.69 EPA/play
2K. Moreno · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +4.17 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
3T. Tebow · Denver Broncos · Passing · +2.51 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
4T. Palko · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +1.88 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
5D. McCluster · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +1.69 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
6L. McClain · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.61 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
7Malik Willis · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.43 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
8Jordan Battle · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +1.24 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.14 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. Decker — DEN · Receiving

E. Decker posted the highest total EPA (+5.07) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.69 EPA per play.

E. Decker's top snap (+6.12 EPA): (6:52) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow pass deep right to 87-E.Decker for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DEN-87-E.Decker, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Excessive Celebration penalty assessed on kickoff

Quarterback report card

M. Cassel led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

M. Cassel (Kansas City Chiefs) · 38 dropbacks · 34.2% completion · -11.7% CPOE · -0.31 EPA/play · -11.94 total EPA
T. Tebow (Denver Broncos) · 8 dropbacks · 25.0% completion · -27.0% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +2.51 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Denver Broncos	Kansas City Chiefs
Offensive EPA/play	+0.013	-0.112
Offensive success rate	42.0%	43.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.313	-0.228
Rush EPA/play	+0.038	+0.030
Defensive EPA/play	+0.112	-0.013
Defensive success rate	56.8%	58.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.11), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Denver Broncos: +0.01 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
Kansas City Chiefs: -0.11 EPA/play (24th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)

Denver Broncos: 12 drives, +1.05 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Kansas City Chiefs: 12 drives, -9.04 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Denver Broncos — T. Tebow (Q1 7:38)
Kansas City Chiefs — L. McClain (M. Cassel pass) (Q3 8:15)
Denver Broncos — E. Decker (T. Tebow pass) (Q4 6:52)

Field goals

Denver Broncos — Matt Prater (Q2 7:51)
Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop (Q4 0:11)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 7 (Q1 7:38) — (7:38) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 7:31) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the KC 20 (Q2 7:51) — (7:51) 5-M.Prater 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q3 8:15) — (8:15) 7-M.Cassel pass short middle to 44-L.McClain for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [56-N.Irving].; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 8:10) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–3. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 56 (Q4 6:52); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 6:44) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 14 (Q4 0:11) — (:11) 6-R.Succop 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Denver Broncos (Q4 6:52) — (6:52) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow pass deep right to 87-E.Decker for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DEN-87-E.Decker, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Excessive Celebration penalty [WPA +20.1% · EPA +6.12]
Denver Broncos (Q1 2:42) — (2:42) (Shotgun) 27-K.Moreno right end to DEN 36 for 22 yards (56-D.Johnson). DEN-27-K.Moreno was injured during the play. His return is Doubtful. Injury was to right knee. [WPA +7.8% · EPA +2.53]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 9:16) — (9:16) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass short left to 22-D.McCluster pushed ob at DEN 5 for 14 yards (55-D.Williams; 28-Q.Carter). [WPA +6.8% · EPA +2.15]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 12:18) — (12:18) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass incomplete short middle to 82-D.Bowe. [WPA -6.4% · EPA -1.69]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 11:39) — (11:39) 26-J.Battle left tackle pushed ob at DEN 31 for 34 yards (58-V.Miller). [WPA +6.3% · EPA +2.13]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Denver Broncos (Q4 6:52) — (6:52) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow pass deep right to 87-E.Decker for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DEN-87-E.Decker, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Excessive Celebration penalty [WPA +20.1% · EPA +6.12]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 3:35) — (3:35) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel sacked at KC 18 for -5 yards (sack split by 92-E.Dumervil and 58-V.Miller). [WPA -2.4% · EPA -3.67]
Denver Broncos (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 5-M.Prater 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. [WPA -0.9% · EPA -3.29]
Denver Broncos (Q1 2:42) — (2:42) (Shotgun) 27-K.Moreno right end to DEN 36 for 22 yards (56-D.Johnson). DEN-27-K.Moreno was injured during the play. His return is Doubtful. Injury was to right knee. [WPA +7.8% · EPA +2.53]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 7:38 · KC 7 · Score 6-0
(7:38) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 7:31 · KC 2 · Score 7-0
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 7:51 · KC 20 · Score 10-0
(7:51) 5-M.Prater 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 8:15 · DEN 1 · Score 10-6
(8:15) 7-M.Cassel pass short middle to 44-L.McClain for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [56-N.Irving].
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 8:10 · DEN 2 · Score 10-7
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 6:52 · KC 56 · Score 16-7
(6:52) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow pass deep right to 87-E.Decker for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DEN-87-E.Decker, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Excessive Celebration penalty
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 6:44 · KC 2 · Score 17-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 0:11 · DEN 14 · Score 17-10
(:11) 6-R.Succop 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.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. Decker (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
M. Cassel (KC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2011-11-13?

The Denver Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 17-10 in Week 10, 2011.

What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Q1: Denver Broncos 7, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q2: Denver Broncos 3, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q3: Denver Broncos 0, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q4: Denver Broncos 7, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Final: Denver Broncos 17, Kansas City Chiefs 10.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Denver Broncos touchdown — T. Tebow (Q1 7:38) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — L. McClain (M. Cassel pass) (Q3 8:15) Denver Broncos touchdown — E. Decker (T. Tebow pass) (Q4 6:52) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q2 7:51, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — R. Succop (Q4 0:11, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs?

M. Cassel (Kansas City Chiefs), 34.2% completion, -11.7% CPOE, -0.31 EPA per dropback, -11.94 total passing EPA. T. Tebow (Denver Broncos), 25.0% completion, -27.0% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +2.51 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs?

E. Decker (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.07 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+6.12 EPA): (6:52) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow pass deep right to 87-E.Decker for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DEN-87-E.Decker, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Excessive.

Was Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Denver Broncos won 17-10 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 3-5 Now 4-5 W

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 4-4 Now 4-5 L

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