Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 45–10 Denver Broncos
- Halftime
- Denver Broncos 7–35 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- T. Brady
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:18) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow pass short left to 88-D.Thomas pushed ob at NE 3 for 41 yards …
- Game date
- 2012-01-14
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Denver Broncos 45–10 on 2012-01-14. T. Brady posted a game-high +22.30 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Denver Broncos | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
 New England Patriots | 14 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 45 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DENDenver Broncos(13:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 83-W.Welker for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 18th consecutive postseason game with a TD pass, 2nd longest streak all-time (Favre 20). NE 12-Brady 31st career postseason TD pass, ties Kurt Warner for 4th all-time.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(7:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 32nd career postseason TD pass, ties Dan Marino for 3rd all-time. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(15:00) (Shotgun) 23-W.McGahee up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DEN-68-Z.Beadles, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-54-D.Binn, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(7:49) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 33rd career postseason TD pass, 3rd all-time.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(2:06) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 84-D.Branch for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 4 TD passes in game, new franchise postseason record.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-V.Miller]. NE 87-Gronkowski 3 receiving TD in postseason game, new franchise record and ties NFL record.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(11:53) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 81-A.Hernandez for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 6 pass TD in a postseason game ties NFL record.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(2:19) 5-M.Prater 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-D.Binn, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(12:44) 3-S.Gostkowski 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 13:14TD WWW. WelkerPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 7
- Score
- 0-6
(13:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 83-W.Welker for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 18th consecutive postseason game with a TD pass, 2nd longest streak all-time (Favre 20). NE 12-Brady 31st career postseason TD pass, ties Kurt Warner for 4th all-time.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 13:09XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 7:17TD RGR. GronkowskiPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 10
- Score
- 0-13
(7:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 32nd career postseason TD pass, ties Dan Marino for 3rd all-time. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 6:42XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 0-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 15:00TD WMW. McGaheePoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 5
- Score
- 6-14
(15:00) (Shotgun) 23-W.McGahee up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DEN-68-Z.Beadles, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 14:54XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 7-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-54-D.Binn, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 7:49TD RGR. GronkowskiPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 12
- Score
- 7-20
(7:49) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 33rd career postseason TD pass, 3rd all-time.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 7:42XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 7-21
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 2:06TD DBD. BranchPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 61
- Score
- 7-27
(2:06) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 84-D.Branch for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 4 TD passes in game, new franchise postseason record.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 1:57XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 7-28
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:10TD RGR. GronkowskiPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 19
- Score
- 7-34
(:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-V.Miller]. NE 87-Gronkowski 3 receiving TD in postseason game, new franchise record and ties NFL record.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:05XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 7-35
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 11:53TD AHA. HernandezPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 17
- Score
- 7-41
(11:53) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 81-A.Hernandez for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 6 pass TD in a postseason game ties NFL record.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 11:46XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 7-42
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 2:19FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NE 23
- Score
- 10-42
(2:19) 5-M.Prater 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-D.Binn, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 12:44FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 10-45
(12:44) 3-S.Gostkowski 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +22.30 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 2R. Gronkowski · New England Patriots · Receiving · +11.54 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 3D. Branch · New England Patriots · Receiving · +7.46 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.87 EPA/play
- 4
Drake Thomas · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +6.60 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play - 5W. Welker · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.76 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 6A. Hernandez · New England Patriots · Rushing · +4.37 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 7W. McGahee · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +3.11 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 8A. Hernandez · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.93 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.49 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. Brady — NE · Passing
T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+22.30) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.64 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (+5.40 EPA): (2:06) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 84-D.Branch for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 4 TD passes in game, new franchise postseason record.
Biggest single play (+5.69 EPA): T. Tebow — (8:18) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow pass short left to 88-D.Thomas pushed ob at NE 3 for 41 yards (24-K.Arrington).
Quarterback report card
T. Brady led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 35 dropbacks · 74.3% completion · +15.1% CPOE · +0.64 EPA/play · +22.30 total EPA
- T. Tebow (Denver Broncos) · 32 dropbacks · 28.1% completion · -20.5% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -4.87 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.119 | +0.306 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.7% | 60.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.152 | +0.637 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.108 | -0.004 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.306 | +0.119 |
| Defensive success rate | 39.2% | 63.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.31 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: -0.12 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: +0.31 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 13 drives, -10.70 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 12 drives, +24.17 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — W. Welker (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass)
- Denver Broncos — W. McGahee
- New England Patriots — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — D. Branch (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — A. Hernandez (T. Brady pass)
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — Matt Prater
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the DEN 7 (Q1 13:14); New England Patriots added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 13:09) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the DEN 10 (Q1 7:17); New England Patriots added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 6:42) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 21–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the NE 5 (Q2 15:00); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 14:54) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-54-D.Binn, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the DEN 12 (Q2 7:49); New England Patriots added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 7:42) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the DEN 61 (Q2 2:06); New England Patriots added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 1:57) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the DEN 19 (Q2 0:10); New England Patriots added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 0:05) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–3. New England Patriots found the end zone from the DEN 17 (Q3 11:53); New England Patriots added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 11:46) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the NE 23 (Q3 2:19) — (2:19) 5-M.Prater 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-D.Binn, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 3–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the DEN 2 (Q4 12:44) — (12:44) 3-S.Gostkowski 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 10:14) — (10:14) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow sacked at NE 41 for -4 yards (50-R.Ninkovich). FUMBLES (50-R.Ninkovich) [50-R.Ninkovich], RECOVERED by NE-55-B.Spikes at NE 41. 55-B.Spikes to NE 41 for no gain (74-O.Fran
- New England Patriots (Q1 13:50) — (13:50) (No Huddle) 81-A.Hernandez left end to DEN 7 for 43 yards (25-C.Harris; 28-Q.Carter).
- New England Patriots (Q1 2:11) — (2:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle intended for 87-R.Gronkowski INTERCEPTED by 28-Q.Carter at NE 41. 28-Q.Carter to NE 24 for 17 yards (81-A.Hernandez).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 12:14) — (12:14) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow scrambles left end to DEN 43 for 14 yards (24-K.Arrington; 25-P.Chung).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 23-W.McGahee up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DEN-68-Z.Beadles, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 8:18) — (8:18) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow pass short left to 88-D.Thomas pushed ob at NE 3 for 41 yards (24-K.Arrington).
- New England Patriots (Q2 2:06) — (2:06) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 84-D.Branch for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 4 TD passes in game, new franchise postseason record.
- New England Patriots (Q1 2:11) — (2:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle intended for 87-R.Gronkowski INTERCEPTED by 28-Q.Carter at NE 41. 28-Q.Carter to NE 24 for 17 yards (81-A.Hernandez).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 10:14) — (10:14) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow sacked at NE 41 for -4 yards (50-R.Ninkovich). FUMBLES (50-R.Ninkovich) [50-R.Ninkovich], RECOVERED by NE-55-B.Spikes at NE 41. 55-B.Spikes to NE 41 for no gain (74-O.Fran
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 13:14 · DEN 7 · Score 0-6
(13:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 83-W.Welker for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 18th consecutive postseason game with a TD pass, 2nd longest streak all-time (Favre 20). NE - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 13:09 · DEN 2 · Score 0-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 7:17 · DEN 10 · Score 0-13
(7:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 32nd career postseason TD pass, ties Dan Marino for 3rd all-time. The Replay Assistant ch - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 6:42 · DEN 2 · Score 0-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · NE 5 · Score 6-14
(15:00) (Shotgun) 23-W.McGahee up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DEN-68-Z.Beadles, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 14:54 · NE 2 · Score 7-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-54-D.Binn, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 7:49 · DEN 12 · Score 7-20
(7:49) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 33rd career postseason TD pass, 3rd all-time. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 7:42 · DEN 2 · Score 7-21
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 2:06 · DEN 61 · Score 7-27
(2:06) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 84-D.Branch for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 4 TD passes in game, new franchise postseason record. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 1:57 · DEN 2 · Score 7-28
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 0:10 · DEN 19 · Score 7-34
(:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-V.Miller]. NE 87-Gronkowski 3 receiving TD in postseason game, new franchise record and ties NFL r - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 0:05 · DEN 2 · Score 7-35
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 11:53 · DEN 17 · Score 7-41
(11:53) 77-N.Solder reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 81-A.Hernandez for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 6 pass TD in a postseason game ties NFL record. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 11:46 · DEN 2 · Score 7-42
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 2:19 · NE 23 · Score 10-42
(2:19) 5-M.Prater 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-D.Binn, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 12:44 · DEN 2 · Score 10-45
(12:44) 3-S.Gostkowski 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- T. Brady (NE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- T. Tebow (DEN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs New England Patriots on 2012-01-14?
The New England Patriots beat the Denver Broncos 45-10 in Wild Card, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Denver Broncos 0, New England Patriots 14; Q2: Denver Broncos 7, New England Patriots 21; Q3: Denver Broncos 3, New England Patriots 7; Q4: Denver Broncos 0, New England Patriots 3; Final: Denver Broncos 10, New England Patriots 45.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs New England Patriots?
New England Patriots touchdown — W. Welker (T. Brady pass) (Q1 13:14) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q1 7:17) Denver Broncos touchdown — W. McGahee (Q2 15:00) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q2 7:49) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Branch (T. Brady pass) (Q2 2:06) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q2 0:10) New England Patriots touchdown — A. Hernandez (T. Brady pass) (Q3 11:53) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q3 2:19, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q4 12:44, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs New England Patriots?
T. Brady (New England Patriots), 74.3% completion, +15.1% CPOE, +0.64 EPA per dropback, +22.30 total passing EPA. T. Tebow (Denver Broncos), 28.1% completion, -20.5% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -4.87 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs New England Patriots?
T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +22.30 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+5.40 EPA): (2:06) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 84-D.Branch for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 4 TD passes in game, new franchise postseason record..
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 9-8 Now 9-9 L
New England Patriots
Entered 13-3 Now 14-3 W
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