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.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 0 | 14 | 17 | 0 | 35 | |
| 5 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 32 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Drake Thomas · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +10.18 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play - 2
Pressley Harvin · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +9.40 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play - 3
T. Tebow · Denver Broncos · Passing · +5.81 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play - 4
S. Burton · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.08 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play - 5
K. Rudolph · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.56 EPA/play - 6

Jeremiah Webb · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +2.11 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.11 EPA/play - 7

Malik Willis · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play - 8
L. 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.

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.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.050 | -0.038 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.4% | 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 rate | 54.7% | 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
Minnesota Vikings — K. Rudolph (C. Ponder pass) 
Denver Broncos — Drake Thomas (T. Tebow pass)
Minnesota Vikings — Pressley Harvin (C. Ponder pass) 
Denver Broncos — Drake Thomas (T. Tebow pass)
Minnesota Vikings — Pressley Harvin (C. Ponder pass)
Denver Broncos — W. McGahee
Field goals
Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
Denver Broncos — Matt Prater
Denver Broncos — unlisted player
Denver Broncos — Matt Prater
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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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).
- Denver Broncos (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 5-M.Prater 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
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.
- 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).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 3:22) — (3:22) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 12-P.Harvin for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- 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.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 9:01 · MIN 24 · Score 27-29
(9:01) 23-W.McGahee right guard for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
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.
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.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 0:02 · Score 32-32
Timeout #2 by DEN at 00:02.
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