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NFL · Week 11 · November 17, 2011 · 12 min read

New York Jets vs. Denver Broncos: 2011 Week 11 Recap

Broncos defeat Jets 17–13 in Week 11

T.Tebow led Fantasy Impact as Broncos prevailed in a 13–17 Week 11 finish.

New York Jets 13 5–5
Final 13–17
Denver Broncos 17 5–5 Winner
Winner
Denver Broncos
Final score
13–17
Halftime
Tied 3–3 at halftime
Top passer
M. Sanchez
FantasyHQ MVP
T.Tebow
Game date
November 17, 2011

Top fantasy performers · Jets

  • J.McKnight 6 REC · 62 YDS +4.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Payton Turner
    Payton Turner 3 REC · 36 YDS +1.1 Fantasy Impact
  • James Conner
    James Conner 1 CAR · 3 YDS -0.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Broncos

  • T.Tebow 7 CAR · 59 YDS · 1 TD +5.1 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Rosario 1 REC · 18 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Ball 2 REC · 26 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Denver Broncos
Final score
Denver Broncos 17–13 New York Jets
Halftime
Tied 3–3 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
T. Tebow
Top passer
M. Sanchez
Biggest EPA play
(4:32) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right intended for 17-P.Burress INTERCEPTED by 21-…
Game date
2011-11-17

Game summary

The Denver Broncos beat the New York Jets 17–13 on 2011-11-17. T. Tebow posted a game-high +5.13 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
New York Jets0373013
Denver Broncos3077017

Scoring Map

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

NYJNew York Jets
DENDenver Broncos

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 5:14FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 19
    Score
    0-3

    (5:14) 5-M.Prater 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

  2. NYJNew York Jets
    Q2 12:08FG
    Nick Folk

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 3
    Score
    3-3

    (12:08) 2-N.Folk 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.

  3. NYJNew York Jets
    Q3 11:06TD
    Brandon Powell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 1
    Score
    9-3

    (11:06) 29-B.Powell up the middle to DEN 1 for no gain (55-D.Williams). FUMBLES (55-D.Williams), recovered by NYJ-68-M.Slauson at DEN 1. 68-M.Slauson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the loose ball recovery ruling, and the play was Upheld.

  4. NYJNew York Jets
    Q3 10:57XP
    Nick Folk

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    10-3

    2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.

  5. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 4:32TD
    AGA. Goodman

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 75
    Score
    10-9

    (4:32) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right intended for 17-P.Burress INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Goodman at NYJ 26. 21-A.Goodman for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DEN-21-A.Goodman, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  6. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 4:25XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYJ 2
    Score
    10-10

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

  7. NYJNew York Jets
    Q4 9:19FG
    Nick Folk

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 27
    Score
    13-10

    (9:19) 2-N.Folk 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.

  8. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 1:06TD
    TTT. Tebow

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYJ 20
    Score
    13-16

    (1:06) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 0:58XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYJ 2
    Score
    13-17

    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. 1T. Tebow · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +5.13 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
  2. 2J. McKnight · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.04 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
  3. 3D. Rosario · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.46 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
  4. 4L. Ball · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.41 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  5. 5Payton TurnerPayton Turner · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.15 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
  6. 6E. Royal · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +1.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
  7. 7Josh JohnsonJosh Johnson · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.17 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  8. 8James ConnerJames Conner · New York Jets · Rushing · -0.03 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.03 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

T. Tebow — DEN · Rushing

T. Tebow posted the highest total EPA (+5.13) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.73 EPA per play.

T. Tebow's top snap (+3.59 EPA): (1:06) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-6.48 EPA): M. Sanchez — (4:32) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right intended for 17-P.Burress INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Goodman at NYJ 26. 21-A.Goodman for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DEN-21-A.Goodman, Taunting, 15 yards, en

Quarterback report card

M. Sanchez led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • M. Sanchez (New York Jets) · 44 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · -2.6% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -5.80 total EPA
  • T. Tebow (Denver Broncos) · 22 dropbacks · 40.9% completion · -16.8% CPOE · -0.22 EPA/play · -4.79 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew York JetsDenver Broncos
Offensive EPA/play-0.190-0.221
Offensive success rate44.1%33.8%
Pass EPA/play-0.132-0.235
Rush EPA/play-0.196-0.326
Defensive EPA/play+0.221+0.190
Defensive success rate66.2%55.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New York Jets -0.19, Denver Broncos -0.22) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New York Jets: -0.19 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Denver Broncos: -0.22 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Denver Broncos: 13 drives, -16.32 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • New York Jets: 14 drives, -17.64 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Brandon PowellNew York Jets — Brandon Powell (Q3 11:06)
  • Denver Broncos — A. Goodman (Q3 4:32)
  • Denver Broncos — T. Tebow (Q4 1:06)

Field goals

  • Matt PraterDenver Broncos — Matt Prater (Q1 5:14)
  • Nick FolkNew York Jets — Nick Folk (Q2 12:08)
  • Nick FolkNew York Jets — Nick Folk (Q4 9:19)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the NYJ 19 (Q1 5:14) — (5:14) 5-M.Prater 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the DEN 3 (Q2 12:08) — (12:08) 2-N.Folk 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New York Jets found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q3 11:06); New York Jets added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 10:57) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 75 (Q3 4:32); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 4:25) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the DEN 27 (Q4 9:19) — (9:19) 2-N.Folk 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the NYJ 20 (Q4 1:06) — (1:06) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 0:58) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Denver Broncos (Q1) — *** play under review *** [WPA +54.2% · EPA +0.00]
  • New York Jets (Q3 4:32) — (4:32) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right intended for 17-P.Burress INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Goodman at NYJ 26. 21-A.Goodman for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DEN-21-A.Goodman, Taunting, 15 yards, en [WPA -28.0% · EPA -6.48]
  • Denver Broncos (Q4 1:06) — (1:06) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +23.8% · EPA +3.59]
  • Denver Broncos (Q1 0:32) — (:32) (Shotgun) 23-W.McGahee left tackle to DEN 47 for no gain (97-C.Pace). FUMBLES (97-C.Pace), RECOVERED by NYJ-57-B.Scott at DEN 44. 57-B.Scott to DEN 35 for 9 yards (85-V.Green). [WPA -17.8% · EPA -5.52]
  • New York Jets (Q4 0:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass incomplete deep right to 17-P.Burress (24-C.Bailey). [WPA -17.4% · EPA -0.58]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New York Jets (Q3 4:32) — (4:32) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right intended for 17-P.Burress INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Goodman at NYJ 26. 21-A.Goodman for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DEN-21-A.Goodman, Taunting, 15 yards, en [WPA -28.0% · EPA -6.48]
  • Denver Broncos (Q1 0:32) — (:32) (Shotgun) 23-W.McGahee left tackle to DEN 47 for no gain (97-C.Pace). FUMBLES (97-C.Pace), RECOVERED by NYJ-57-B.Scott at DEN 44. 57-B.Scott to DEN 35 for 9 yards (85-V.Green). [WPA -17.8% · EPA -5.52]
  • Denver Broncos (Q4 1:06) — (1:06) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +23.8% · EPA +3.59]
  • New York Jets (Q1 1:13) — (1:13) 2-N.Folk 52 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell. [WPA -12.1% · EPA -3.49]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 5:14 · NYJ 19 · Score 0-3
    (5:14) 5-M.Prater 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  2. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 12:08 · DEN 3 · Score 3-3
    (12:08) 2-N.Folk 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
  3. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 11:06 · DEN 1 · Score 9-3
    (11:06) 29-B.Powell up the middle to DEN 1 for no gain (55-D.Williams). FUMBLES (55-D.Williams), recovered by NYJ-68-M.Slauson at DEN 1. 68-M.Slauson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challe
  4. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 10:57 · DEN 2 · Score 10-3
    2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
  5. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 4:32 · DEN 75 · Score 10-9
    (4:32) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right intended for 17-P.Burress INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Goodman at NYJ 26. 21-A.Goodman for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DEN-21-A.Goodman, Taunting, 15 yards, en
  6. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 4:25 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-10
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  7. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 9:19 · DEN 27 · Score 13-10
    (9:19) 2-N.Folk 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-8-M.Brunell.
  8. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 1:06 · NYJ 20 · Score 13-16
    (1:06) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 0:58 · NYJ 2 · Score 13-17
    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.

  • Denver Broncos earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • T. Tebow (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • T. Tebow (DEN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New York Jets vs Denver Broncos on 2011-11-17?

The Denver Broncos beat the New York Jets 17-13 in Week 11, 2011.

What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Denver Broncos?

Q1: New York Jets 0, Denver Broncos 3; Q2: New York Jets 3, Denver Broncos 0; Q3: New York Jets 7, Denver Broncos 7; Q4: New York Jets 3, Denver Broncos 7; Final: New York Jets 13, Denver Broncos 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Denver Broncos?

New York Jets touchdown — B. Powell (Q3 11:06) Denver Broncos touchdown — A. Goodman (Q3 4:32) Denver Broncos touchdown — T. Tebow (Q4 1:06) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q1 5:14, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q2 12:08, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q4 9:19, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Denver Broncos?

M. Sanchez (New York Jets), 54.5% completion, -2.6% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -5.80 total passing EPA. T. Tebow (Denver Broncos), 40.9% completion, -16.8% CPOE, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -4.79 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Denver Broncos?

T. Tebow (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.13 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+3.59 EPA): (1:06) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was New York Jets vs Denver Broncos a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Denver Broncos won 17-13 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

New York Jets

Entered 5-4 Now 5-5 L

Denver Broncos

Entered 4-5 Now 5-5 W