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NFL · Week 13 · December 4, 2011 · 12 min read

Denver Broncos vs. Minnesota Vikings: 2011 Week 13 Recap

Broncos defeat Vikings 35–32 in Week 13

Drake Thomas led Fantasy Impact as Broncos prevailed in a 35–32 Week 13 finish.

Denver Broncos 35 7–5 Winner
Final 35–32
Minnesota Vikings 32 2–10
Winner
Denver Broncos
Final score
35–32
Halftime
Denver Broncos 7–15 Minnesota Vikings
Top passer
C. Ponder
FantasyHQ MVP
Drake Thomas
Game date
December 4, 2011

Top fantasy performers · Broncos

  • Drake Thomas
    Drake Thomas 4 REC · 144 YDS · 2 TD +10.2 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Tebow 10/20 · 200 YDS · 2 TD +5.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Malik Willis
    Malik Willis 1 REC · 12 YDS +1.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • Pressley Harvin
    Pressley Harvin 8 REC · 156 YDS · 2 TD +9.4 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Burton 2 REC · 38 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Rudolph 1 REC · 19 YDS · 1 TD +2.6 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Denver Broncos
Final score
Denver Broncos 35–32 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime
Denver Broncos 7–15 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Drake Thomas
Top passer
C. Ponder
Biggest EPA play
(5:50) 7-C.Ponder pass short right intended for 19-D.Aromashodu INTERCEPTED by 57-M.Haggan…
Game date
2011-12-04

Game summary

The Denver Broncos beat the Minnesota Vikings 35–32 on 2011-12-04, overcoming Minnesota Vikings's 15–7 halftime lead. Drake Thomas posted a game-high +10.18 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 27 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Denver Broncos701417035
Minnesota Vikings510710032

Scoring Map

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

DENDenver Broncos
MINMinnesota Vikings

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

21 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 12:44Safety
    WMW. McGahee

    Points+2

    Yard line
    MIN 99
    Score
    0-2

    (12:44) 23-W.McGahee up the middle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (69-J.Allen).

  2. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 5:50TD
    MHM. Haggan

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 91
    Score
    6-2

    (5:50) 7-C.Ponder pass short right intended for 19-D.Aromashodu INTERCEPTED by 57-M.Haggan at MIN 16. 57-M.Haggan for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 5:42XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    7-2

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

  4. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 1:29FG
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 22
    Score
    7-5

    (1:29) 8-R.Longwell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.

  5. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 3:40TD
    KRK. Rudolph

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 19
    Score
    7-11

    (3:40) 7-C.Ponder pass deep right to 82-K.Rudolph for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DEN-28-Q.Carter, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.

  6. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 3:33XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    7-12

    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.

  7. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 0:03FG
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 6
    Score
    7-15

    (:03) 8-R.Longwell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.

  8. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 11:24TD
    Drake Thomas

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 21
    Score
    13-15

    (11:24) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow pass deep left to 88-D.Thomas for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 11:18XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    14-15

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

  10. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 3:22TD
    Pressley Harvin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 52
    Score
    14-21

    (3:22) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 12-P.Harvin for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 3:12XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    14-22

    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.

  12. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 3:03TD
    Drake Thomas

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 41
    Score
    20-22

    (3:03) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow pass short left to 88-D.Thomas for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 2:48XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    21-22

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

  14. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 9:53TD
    Pressley Harvin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 48
    Score
    21-28

    (9:53) 7-C.Ponder pass short middle to 12-P.Harvin for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 9:41XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    21-29

    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.

  16. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 9:01TD
    WMW. McGahee

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 24
    Score
    27-29

    (9:01) 23-W.McGahee right guard for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  17. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 8:52Safety
    TTT. Tebow

    Points+2

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    29-29

    (Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 15-T.Tebow rushes right guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  18. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 3:10FG
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 21
    Score
    29-32

    (3:10) 8-R.Longwell 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.

  19. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 1:38FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 28
    Score
    32-32

    (1:38) 5-M.Prater 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

  20. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 0:02FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    Score
    32-32

    Timeout #2 by DEN at 00:02.

  21. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 0:02FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 5
    Score
    35-32

    (:02) 5-M.Prater 23 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. 1Drake ThomasDrake Thomas · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +10.18 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
  2. 2Pressley HarvinPressley Harvin · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +9.40 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
  3. 3T. Tebow · Denver Broncos · Passing · +5.81 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
  4. 4S. Burton · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.08 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
  5. 5K. Rudolph · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.56 EPA/play
  6. 6Jeremiah WebbJeremiah Webb · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +2.11 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.11 EPA/play
  7. 7Malik WillisMalik Willis · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
  8. 8L. Ball · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.18 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Drake Thomas

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Drake Thomas — DEN · Receiving

Drake Thomas posted the highest total EPA (+10.18) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.45 EPA per play.

Drake Thomas's top snap (+3.95 EPA): (3:03) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow pass short left to 88-D.Thomas for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-6.84 EPA): C. Ponder — (5:50) 7-C.Ponder pass short right intended for 19-D.Aromashodu INTERCEPTED by 57-M.Haggan at MIN 16. 57-M.Haggan for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

C. Ponder led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings) · 55 dropbacks · 52.7% completion · -0.3% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -4.72 total EPA
  • T. Tebow (Denver Broncos) · 20 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +10.2% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +5.81 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDenver BroncosMinnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play+0.050-0.038
Offensive success rate44.4%45.3%
Pass EPA/play+0.291-0.047
Rush EPA/play-0.225-0.133
Defensive EPA/play+0.038-0.050
Defensive success rate54.7%55.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Denver Broncos: +0.05 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Minnesota Vikings: -0.04 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Denver Broncos: 15 drives, +3.62 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Minnesota Vikings: 16 drives, -3.98 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Denver Broncos — M. Haggan (Q1 5:50)
  • Minnesota Vikings — K. Rudolph (C. Ponder pass) (Q2 3:40)
  • Drake ThomasDenver Broncos — Drake Thomas (T. Tebow pass) (Q3 11:24)
  • Pressley HarvinMinnesota Vikings — Pressley Harvin (C. Ponder pass) (Q3 3:22)
  • Drake ThomasDenver Broncos — Drake Thomas (T. Tebow pass) (Q3 3:03)
  • Pressley HarvinMinnesota Vikings — Pressley Harvin (C. Ponder pass) (Q4 9:53)
  • Denver Broncos — W. McGahee (Q4 9:01)

Field goals

  • Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell (Q1 1:29)
  • Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell (Q2 0:03)
  • Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell (Q4 3:10)
  • Matt PraterDenver Broncos — Matt Prater (Q4 1:38)
  • Denver Broncos — unlisted player (Q4 0:02)
  • Matt PraterDenver Broncos — Matt Prater (Q4 0:02)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–5. Minnesota Vikings registered a safety from the MIN 99 (Q1 12:44) — (12:44) 23-W.McGahee up the middle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (69-J.Allen).; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 91 (Q1 5:50) — (5:50) 7-C.Ponder pass short right intended for 19-D.Aromashodu INTERCEPTED by 57-M.Haggan at MIN 16. 57-M.Haggan for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 5:42) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DEN 22 (Q1 1:29) — (1:29) 8-R.Longwell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-4-C.Kluwe..

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DEN 19 (Q2 3:40); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 3:33) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DEN 6 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 8-R.Longwell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-4-C.Kluwe..

The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 14–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the MIN 21 (Q3 11:24) — (11:24) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow pass deep left to 88-D.Thomas for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 11:18) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DEN 52 (Q3 3:22) — (3:22) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 12-P.Harvin for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 3:12) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the MIN 41 (Q3 3:03) — (3:03) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow pass short left to 88-D.Thomas for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 2:48) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 17–10. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DEN 48 (Q4 9:53) — (9:53) 7-C.Ponder pass short middle to 12-P.Harvin for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 9:41) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the MIN 24 (Q4 9:01) — (9:01) 23-W.McGahee right guard for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos registered a safety from the MIN 2 (Q4 8:52) — (Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 15-T.Tebow rushes right guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DEN 21 (Q4 3:10) — (3:10) 8-R.Longwell 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the MIN 28 (Q4 1:38) — (1:38) 5-M.Prater 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal (Q4 0:02) — Timeout #2 by DEN at 00:02.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the MIN 5 (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 5-M.Prater 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 1:33) — (1:33) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short left intended for 12-P.Harvin INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Goodman at MIN 35. 21-A.Goodman ran ob at MIN 15 for 20 yards. [WPA -40.6% · EPA -5.43]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 5:50) — (5:50) 7-C.Ponder pass short right intended for 19-D.Aromashodu INTERCEPTED by 57-M.Haggan at MIN 16. 57-M.Haggan for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -24.6% · EPA -6.84]
  • Denver Broncos (Q4 2:51) — (2:51) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow pass deep right to 88-D.Thomas to MIN 28 for 40 yards (33-J.Sanford). [WPA +19.6% · EPA +2.16]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 8:16) — (8:16) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder sacked at DEN 15 for -7 yards (20-B.Dawkins). FUMBLES (20-B.Dawkins), RECOVERED by DEN-90-J.Hunter at DEN 32. 90-J.Hunter to 50 for 18 yards (71-P.Loadholt). [WPA -19.5% · EPA -6.48]
  • Denver Broncos (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 5-M.Prater 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. [WPA +18.5% · EPA +0.07]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 5:50) — (5:50) 7-C.Ponder pass short right intended for 19-D.Aromashodu INTERCEPTED by 57-M.Haggan at MIN 16. 57-M.Haggan for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -24.6% · EPA -6.84]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 8:16) — (8:16) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder sacked at DEN 15 for -7 yards (20-B.Dawkins). FUMBLES (20-B.Dawkins), RECOVERED by DEN-90-J.Hunter at DEN 32. 90-J.Hunter to 50 for 18 yards (71-P.Loadholt). [WPA -19.5% · EPA -6.48]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q3 3:22) — (3:22) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 12-P.Harvin for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.0% · EPA +5.50]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 1:33) — (1:33) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short left intended for 12-P.Harvin INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Goodman at MIN 35. 21-A.Goodman ran ob at MIN 15 for 20 yards. [WPA -40.6% · EPA -5.43]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Minnesota Vikings Safety (+2) — Q1 12:44 · MIN 99 · Score 0-2
    (12:44) 23-W.McGahee up the middle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (69-J.Allen).
  2. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 5:50 · DEN 91 · Score 6-2
    (5:50) 7-C.Ponder pass short right intended for 19-D.Aromashodu INTERCEPTED by 57-M.Haggan at MIN 16. 57-M.Haggan for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 5:42 · MIN 2 · Score 7-2
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  4. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 1:29 · DEN 22 · Score 7-5
    (1:29) 8-R.Longwell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
  5. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 3:40 · DEN 19 · Score 7-11
    (3:40) 7-C.Ponder pass deep right to 82-K.Rudolph for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DEN-28-Q.Carter, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling
  6. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 3:33 · DEN 2 · Score 7-12
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
  7. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · DEN 6 · Score 7-15
    (:03) 8-R.Longwell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
  8. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 11:24 · MIN 21 · Score 13-15
    (11:24) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow pass deep left to 88-D.Thomas for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 11:18 · MIN 2 · Score 14-15
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  10. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 3:22 · DEN 52 · Score 14-21
    (3:22) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 12-P.Harvin for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 3:12 · DEN 2 · Score 14-22
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
  12. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 3:03 · MIN 41 · Score 20-22
    (3:03) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow pass short left to 88-D.Thomas for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 2:48 · MIN 2 · Score 21-22
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  14. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 9:53 · DEN 48 · Score 21-28
    (9:53) 7-C.Ponder pass short middle to 12-P.Harvin for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 9:41 · DEN 2 · Score 21-29
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
  16. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 9:01 · MIN 24 · Score 27-29
    (9:01) 23-W.McGahee right guard for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  17. Denver Broncos Safety (+2) — Q4 8:52 · MIN 2 · Score 29-29
    (Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 15-T.Tebow rushes right guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  18. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 3:10 · DEN 21 · Score 29-32
    (3:10) 8-R.Longwell 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
  19. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 1:38 · MIN 28 · Score 32-32
    (1:38) 5-M.Prater 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  20. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 0:02 · Score 32-32
    Timeout #2 by DEN at 00:02.
  21. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 0:02 · MIN 5 · Score 35-32
    (:02) 5-M.Prater 23 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.
  • Drake Thomas (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • T. Tebow (DEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs Minnesota Vikings on 2011-12-04?

The Denver Broncos beat the Minnesota Vikings 35-32 in Week 13, 2011.

What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Minnesota Vikings?

Q1: Denver Broncos 7, Minnesota Vikings 5; Q2: Denver Broncos 0, Minnesota Vikings 10; Q3: Denver Broncos 14, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q4: Denver Broncos 17, Minnesota Vikings 10; Final: Denver Broncos 35, Minnesota Vikings 32.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Minnesota Vikings?

Denver Broncos touchdown — M. Haggan (Q1 5:50) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Rudolph (C. Ponder pass) (Q2 3:40) Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Thomas (T. Tebow pass) (Q3 11:24) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — P. Harvin (C. Ponder pass) (Q3 3:22) Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Thomas (T. Tebow pass) (Q3 3:03) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — P. Harvin (C. Ponder pass) (Q4 9:53) Denver Broncos touchdown — W. McGahee (Q4 9:01) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q1 1:29, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q4 3:10, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q4 1:38, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:02, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q4 0:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Minnesota Vikings?

C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings), 52.7% completion, -0.3% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -4.72 total passing EPA. T. Tebow (Denver Broncos), 50.0% completion, +10.2% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +5.81 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Minnesota Vikings?

Drake Thomas (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.18 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+3.95 EPA): (3:03) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow pass short left to 88-D.Thomas for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Denver Broncos vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Denver Broncos won 35-32 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 6-5 Now 7-5 W

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 2-9 Now 2-10 L