Broncos 17–9 Chiefs: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 12, 2012

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs?

P. Manning (Denver Broncos), 55.0% completion, +2.3% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +11.97 total passing EPA. B. Quinn (Kansas City Chiefs), 44.8% completion, -6.0% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -7.56 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs?

P. Manning (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.97 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+3.80 EPA): (3:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 87-E.Decker to KC 27 for 29 yards (30-J.Brown)..

Quick answer

Winner: Denver Broncos
Final score: Denver Broncos 17–9 Kansas City Chiefs
Halftime: Denver Broncos 7–6 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Paul Manning
Top passer: Paul Manning
Biggest EPA play: (3:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 87-E.Decker to KC 27 for 29 y…
Game date: 2012-11-25

Game summary

The Denver Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 17–9 on 2012-11-25. Paul Manning posted a game-high +11.97 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Denver Broncos	0	7	7	3	0	17
Kansas City Chiefs	6	0	3	0	0	9

Scoring Map

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

DENDenver Broncos

+3DEN 16

+3DEN 4

+3DEN 31

KC 30

+3KC 16

KCKansas City Chiefs

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 9:24FG
RSR. Succop
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 16
Score
0-3
(9:24) 6-R.Succop 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 4:35FG
RSR. Succop
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 4
Score
0-6
(4:35) 6-R.Succop 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:23TD
JTJ. Tamme
Points+6
Yard line
KC 7
Score
6-6
(:23) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 84-J.Tamme for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-T.Jackson].
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:18XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
KC 2
Score
7-6
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 7:40FG
RSR. Succop
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 31
Score
7-9
(7:40) 6-R.Succop 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 4:46TD
Drake Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
KC 30
Score
13-9
(4:46) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 88-D.Thomas for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 4:41XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
KC 2
Score
14-9
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 0:18FG
Matt Prater
Points+3
Yard line
KC 16
Score
17-9
(:18) 5-M.Prater 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Paul Manning · Denver Broncos · Passing · +11.97 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
2Drake Thomas · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.90 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
3T. Moeaki · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.56 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.28 EPA/play
4J. Tamme · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.31 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
5E. Decker · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.09 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
6K. Moreno · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
7D. McCluster · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +1.52 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
8S. Draughn · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +1.07 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.54 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

Paul Manning — DEN · Passing

Paul Manning posted the highest total EPA (+11.97) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.

Paul Manning's top snap (+3.80 EPA): (3:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 87-E.Decker to KC 27 for 29 yards (30-J.Brown).

Quarterback report card

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

Paul Manning (Denver Broncos) · 40 dropbacks · 55.0% completion · +2.3% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +11.97 total EPA
B. Quinn (Kansas City Chiefs) · 29 dropbacks · 44.8% completion · -6.0% CPOE · -0.26 EPA/play · -7.56 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Denver Broncos	Kansas City Chiefs
Offensive EPA/play	+0.059	-0.057
Offensive success rate	43.6%	40.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.299	-0.304
Rush EPA/play	-0.129	+0.052
Defensive EPA/play	+0.057	-0.059
Defensive success rate	59.3%	56.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Denver Broncos: +0.06 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
Kansas City Chiefs: -0.06 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)

Denver Broncos: 10 drives, +4.64 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Kansas City Chiefs: 11 drives, -4.64 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Denver Broncos — J. Tamme (Paul Manning pass) (Q2 0:23)
Denver Broncos — Drake Thomas (Paul Manning pass) (Q3 4:46)

Field goals

Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop (Q1 9:24)
Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop (Q1 4:35)
Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop (Q3 7:40)
Denver Broncos — Matt Prater (Q4 0:18)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 6–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 16 (Q1 9:24) — (9:24) 6-R.Succop 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 4 (Q1 4:35) — (4:35) 6-R.Succop 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 7 (Q2 0:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 84-J.Tamme for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-T.Jackson].; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 0:18) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–3. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the DEN 31 (Q3 7:40) — (7:40) 6-R.Succop 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the KC 30 (Q3 4:46) — (4:46) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 88-D.Thomas for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 4:41) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the KC 16 (Q4 0:18) — (:18) 5-M.Prater 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Denver Broncos (Q3 4:46) — (4:46) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 88-D.Thomas for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.0% · EPA +3.35]
Denver Broncos (Q3 12:01) — (12:01) 5-M.Prater 33 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. [WPA -12.8% · EPA -3.64]
Denver Broncos (Q4 7:49) — (7:49) 4-B.Colquitt punts 51 yards to KC 47, Center-46-A.Brewer. 21-J.Arenas to 50 for 3 yards (85-V.Green). [WPA +11.2% · EPA +0.17]
Denver Broncos (Q2 0:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 84-J.Tamme for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-T.Jackson]. [WPA +10.6% · EPA +3.33]
Denver Broncos (Q1 3:12) — (3:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 87-E.Decker to KC 27 for 29 yards (30-J.Brown). [WPA +10.2% · EPA +3.80]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Denver Broncos (Q1 3:12) — (3:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 87-E.Decker to KC 27 for 29 yards (30-J.Brown). [WPA +10.2% · EPA +3.80]
Denver Broncos (Q1 1:22) — (1:22) 5-M.Prater 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. [WPA -5.7% · EPA -3.76]
Denver Broncos (Q3 12:01) — (12:01) 5-M.Prater 33 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. [WPA -12.8% · EPA -3.64]
Denver Broncos (Q3 4:46) — (4:46) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 88-D.Thomas for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.0% · EPA +3.35]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 9:24 · DEN 16 · Score 0-3
(9:24) 6-R.Succop 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 4:35 · DEN 4 · Score 0-6
(4:35) 6-R.Succop 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 0:23 · KC 7 · Score 6-6
(:23) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 84-J.Tamme for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-T.Jackson].
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 0:18 · KC 2 · Score 7-6
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 7:40 · DEN 31 · Score 7-9
(7:40) 6-R.Succop 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 4:46 · KC 30 · Score 13-9
(4:46) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 88-D.Thomas for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 4:41 · KC 2 · Score 14-9
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 0:18 · KC 16 · Score 17-9
(:18) 5-M.Prater 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, 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.
Paul Manning (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
B. Quinn (KC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2012-11-25?

The Denver Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 17-9 in Week 12, 2012.

What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Q1: Denver Broncos 0, Kansas City Chiefs 6; Q2: Denver Broncos 7, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q3: Denver Broncos 7, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q4: Denver Broncos 3, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Final: Denver Broncos 17, Kansas City Chiefs 9.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Tamme (P. Manning pass) (Q2 0:23) Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Thomas (P. Manning pass) (Q3 4:46) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — R. Succop (Q1 9:24, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — R. Succop (Q1 4:35, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — R. Succop (Q3 7:40, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q4 0:18, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Paul Manning (Denver Broncos), 55.0% completion, +2.3% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +11.97 total passing EPA. B. Quinn (Kansas City Chiefs), 44.8% completion, -6.0% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -7.56 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Paul Manning (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.97 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+3.80 EPA): (3:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 87-E.Decker to KC 27 for 29 yards (30-J.Brown)..

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 1-9 Now 1-10 L

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