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NFL · Week 8 · October 30, 2011 · 12 min read

Detroit Lions vs. Denver Broncos: 2011 Week 8 Recap

Lions defeat Broncos 45–10 in Week 8

Matthew Stafford led Fantasy Impact as Lions prevailed in a 45–10 Week 8 finish.

Detroit Lions 45 6–2 Winner
Final 45–10
Denver Broncos 10 2–5
Winner
Detroit Lions
Final score
45–10
Halftime
Detroit Lions 24–3 Denver Broncos
Top passer
T. Tebow
FantasyHQ MVP
Matthew Stafford
Game date
October 30, 2011

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • Matthew Stafford
    Matthew Stafford 21/33 · 279 YDS · 3 TD +14.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Cornelius Johnson
    Cornelius Johnson 6 REC · 125 YDS · 1 TD +11.9 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Scheffler 3 REC · 38 YDS · 1 TD +5.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Broncos

  • L.Ball 6 CAR · 63 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Tebow 9 CAR · 58 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Malik Willis
    Malik Willis 1 REC · 28 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Detroit Lions
Final score
Detroit Lions 45–10 Denver Broncos
Halftime
Detroit Lions 24–3 Denver Broncos at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Matthew Stafford
Top passer
T. Tebow
Biggest EPA play
(12:20) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow pass short right intended for 87-E.Decker INTERCEPTED by 23-C…
Game date
2011-10-30

Game summary

The Detroit Lions beat the Denver Broncos 45–10 on 2011-10-30. Matthew Stafford posted a game-high +14.03 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Detroit Lions717147045
Denver Broncos3007010

Scoring Map

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

DETDetroit Lions
DENDenver Broncos

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 11:25FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 21
    Score
    0-3

    (11:25) 5-M.Prater 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

  2. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 8:48TD
    TYT. Young

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 41
    Score
    6-3

    (8:48) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 16-T.Young for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 8:40XP
    Jake Hanson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    7-3

    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.

  4. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 14:49FG
    Jake Hanson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 32
    Score
    10-3

    (14:49) 4-J.Hanson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.

  5. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 4:16TD
    TST. Scheffler

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 1
    Score
    16-3

    (4:16) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 85-T.Scheffler for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 4:11XP
    Jake Hanson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    17-3

    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.

  7. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 0:33TD
    Mike Morris

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 1
    Score
    23-3

    (:33) 28-M.Morris up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 0:29XP
    Jake Hanson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    24-3

    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.

  9. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 13:35TD
    CAC. Avril

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 62
    Score
    30-3

    (13:35) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow sacked at DEN 24 for -14 yards (92-C.Avril). FUMBLES (92-C.Avril), RECOVERED by DET-92-C.Avril at DEN 24. 92-C.Avril for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 13:26XP
    Jake Hanson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    31-3

    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.

  11. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 6:27TD
    Cornelius Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 56
    Score
    37-3

    (6:27) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DEN-92-E.Dumervil, Defensive Offside, declined.

  12. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 6:18XP
    Jake Hanson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    38-3

    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.

  13. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 12:20TD
    CHC. Houston

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 8
    Score
    44-3

    (12:20) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow pass short right intended for 87-E.Decker INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Houston at DET 0. 23-C.Houston for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 12:04XP
    Jake Hanson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    45-3

    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.

  15. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 8:26TD
    EDE. Decker

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 14
    Score
    45-9

    (8:26) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow pass short right to 87-E.Decker for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-21-E.Wright was injured during the play.

  16. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 8:19XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    45-10

    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. 1Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +14.03 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
  2. 2Cornelius JohnsonCornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +11.87 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
  3. 3T. Scheffler · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.21 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play
  4. 4T. Young · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.20 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
  5. 5L. Ball · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +2.47 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  6. 6T. Tebow · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +2.40 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
  7. 7Mike MorrisMike Morris · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +2.34 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
  8. 8Malik WillisMalik Willis · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.40 total EPA · 3 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.

Matthew Stafford

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Matthew Stafford — DET · Passing

Matthew Stafford posted the highest total EPA (+14.03) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.43 EPA per play.

Matthew Stafford's top snap (+5.27 EPA): (6:27) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DEN-92-E.Dumervil, Defensive Offside, declined.

Biggest single play (-11.16 EPA): T. Tebow — (12:20) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow pass short right intended for 87-E.Decker INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Houston at DET 0. 23-C.Houston for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

T. Tebow led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • T. Tebow (Denver Broncos) · 48 dropbacks · 37.5% completion · -11.3% CPOE · -0.68 EPA/play · -32.44 total EPA
  • Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 33 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +8.5% CPOE · +0.43 EPA/play · +14.03 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDetroit LionsDenver Broncos
Offensive EPA/play+0.157-0.273
Offensive success rate47.6%39.2%
Pass EPA/play+0.358-0.676
Rush EPA/play-0.007+0.099
Defensive EPA/play+0.273-0.157
Defensive success rate60.8%52.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Detroit Lions generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs -0.27), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Detroit Lions: +0.16 EPA/play (87th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Denver Broncos: -0.27 EPA/play (5th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Denver Broncos: 15 drives, -26.50 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Detroit Lions: 15 drives, +12.89 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Detroit Lions — T. Young (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q1 8:48)
  • Detroit Lions — T. Scheffler (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q2 4:16)
  • Mike MorrisDetroit Lions — Mike Morris (Q2 0:33)
  • Detroit Lions — C. Avril (Q3 13:35)
  • Cornelius JohnsonDetroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q3 6:27)
  • Detroit Lions — C. Houston (Q4 12:20)
  • Denver Broncos — E. Decker (T. Tebow pass) (Q4 8:26)

Field goals

  • Matt PraterDenver Broncos — Matt Prater (Q1 11:25)
  • Jake HansonDetroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q2 14:49)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the DET 21 (Q1 11:25) — (11:25) 5-M.Prater 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DEN 41 (Q1 8:48) — (8:48) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 16-T.Young for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 8:40) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue..

The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 17–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the DEN 32 (Q2 14:49) — (14:49) 4-J.Hanson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q2 4:16) — (4:16) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 85-T.Scheffler for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 4:11) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q2 0:33) — (:33) 28-M.Morris up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 0:29) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue..

The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 14–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 62 (Q3 13:35); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 13:26) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DEN 56 (Q3 6:27); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 6:18) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 8 (Q4 12:20); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 12:04) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DET 14 (Q4 8:26) — (8:26) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow pass short right to 87-E.Decker for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-21-E.Wright was injured during the play.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 8:19) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Detroit Lions (Q1 8:48) — (8:48) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 16-T.Young for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.9% · EPA +4.40]
  • Detroit Lions (Q1 0:55) — (:55) 9-M.Stafford scrambles up the middle to DET 49 for 21 yards (77-B.Bunkley). PENALTY on DEN-77-B.Bunkley, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at DET 49. [WPA +9.2% · EPA +2.99]
  • Denver Broncos (Q1 13:26) — (13:26) (Shotgun) 35-L.Ball right guard to DET 17 for 34 yards (42-A.Spievey). [WPA +7.5% · EPA +1.99]
  • Denver Broncos (Q3 13:35) — (13:35) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow sacked at DEN 24 for -14 yards (92-C.Avril). FUMBLES (92-C.Avril), RECOVERED by DET-92-C.Avril at DEN 24. 92-C.Avril for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -5.9% · EPA -8.62]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 10:21) — (10:21) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford sacked at DEN 44 for -7 yards (91-R.Ayers). Penalty on DET-76-J.Backus, Offensive Holding, declined. [WPA -5.1% · EPA -2.63]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Denver Broncos (Q4 12:20) — (12:20) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow pass short right intended for 87-E.Decker INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Houston at DET 0. 23-C.Houston for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.1% · EPA -11.16]
  • Denver Broncos (Q3 13:35) — (13:35) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow sacked at DEN 24 for -14 yards (92-C.Avril). FUMBLES (92-C.Avril), RECOVERED by DET-92-C.Avril at DEN 24. 92-C.Avril for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -5.9% · EPA -8.62]
  • Detroit Lions (Q3 6:27) — (6:27) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DEN-92-E.Dumervil, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +0.1% · EPA +5.27]
  • Detroit Lions (Q1 8:48) — (8:48) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 16-T.Young for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.9% · EPA +4.40]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 11:25 · DET 21 · Score 0-3
    (11:25) 5-M.Prater 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  2. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 8:48 · DEN 41 · Score 6-3
    (8:48) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 16-T.Young for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 8:40 · DEN 2 · Score 7-3
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
  4. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 14:49 · DEN 32 · Score 10-3
    (14:49) 4-J.Hanson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
  5. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 4:16 · DEN 1 · Score 16-3
    (4:16) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 85-T.Scheffler for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 4:11 · DEN 2 · Score 17-3
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
  7. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 0:33 · DEN 1 · Score 23-3
    (:33) 28-M.Morris up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 0:29 · DEN 2 · Score 24-3
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
  9. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 13:35 · DET 62 · Score 30-3
    (13:35) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow sacked at DEN 24 for -14 yards (92-C.Avril). FUMBLES (92-C.Avril), RECOVERED by DET-92-C.Avril at DEN 24. 92-C.Avril for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 13:26 · DEN 2 · Score 31-3
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
  11. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 6:27 · DEN 56 · Score 37-3
    (6:27) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DEN-92-E.Dumervil, Defensive Offside, declined.
  12. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 6:18 · DEN 2 · Score 38-3
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
  13. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 12:20 · DET 8 · Score 44-3
    (12:20) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow pass short right intended for 87-E.Decker INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Houston at DET 0. 23-C.Houston for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 12:04 · DEN 2 · Score 45-3
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
  15. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 8:26 · DET 14 · Score 45-9
    (8:26) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow pass short right to 87-E.Decker for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-21-E.Wright was injured during the play.
  16. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 8:19 · DET 2 · Score 45-10
    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.

  • Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • T. Tebow (DEN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Matthew Stafford (DET) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Lions vs Denver Broncos on 2011-10-30?

The Detroit Lions beat the Denver Broncos 45-10 in Week 8, 2011.

What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Denver Broncos?

Q1: Detroit Lions 7, Denver Broncos 3; Q2: Detroit Lions 17, Denver Broncos 0; Q3: Detroit Lions 14, Denver Broncos 0; Q4: Detroit Lions 7, Denver Broncos 7; Final: Detroit Lions 45, Denver Broncos 10.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Denver Broncos?

Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Young (M. Stafford pass) (Q1 8:48) Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Scheffler (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 4:16) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Morris (Q2 0:33) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Avril (Q3 13:35) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 6:27) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Houston (Q4 12:20) Denver Broncos touchdown — E. Decker (T. Tebow pass) (Q4 8:26) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q1 11:25, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q2 14:49, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Denver Broncos?

T. Tebow (Denver Broncos), 37.5% completion, -11.3% CPOE, -0.68 EPA per dropback, -32.44 total passing EPA. Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 63.6% completion, +8.5% CPOE, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +14.03 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Denver Broncos?

Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.03 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+5.27 EPA): (6:27) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DEN-92-E.Dumervil, Defensive Offside, declined..

Season records after this game

Detroit Lions

Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W

Denver Broncos

Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L

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