Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 31–23 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Halftime score unavailable
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Drake Thomas
- Top passer
- J. Freeman
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:04) 5-J.Freeman pass short right intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 58-V.Miller […
- Game date
- 2012-12-02
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31–23 on 2012-12-02. Drake Thomas posted a game-high +8.02 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
 Denver Broncos | 7 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers(8:53) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 96-M.Unrein for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(4:46) 10-C.Barth 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(:20) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 44-D.Clark for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(9:27) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-D.Thomas for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(4:45) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-D.Thomas for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(4:04) 5-J.Freeman pass short right intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 58-V.Miller [96-M.Unrein] at TB 26. 58-V.Miller for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(15:00) 10-C.Barth 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(7:41) 5-M.Prater 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(3:28) 10-C.Barth 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(2:39) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 19-M.Williams for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
DENDenver BroncosFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 8:53TD MUM. UnreinPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 1
- Score
- 0-6
(8:53) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 96-M.Unrein for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 8:47XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 0-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 4:46FG CBC. BarthPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 14
- Score
- 3-7
(4:46) 10-C.Barth 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 0:20TD Dean ClarkPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 11
- Score
- 9-7
(:20) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 44-D.Clark for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 0:14XP CBC. BarthPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 10-7
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 9:27TD Drake ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 8
- Score
- 10-13
(9:27) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-D.Thomas for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 9:21XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 10-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 4:45TD Drake ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 10
- Score
- 10-20
(4:45) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-D.Thomas for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 4:39XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 10-21
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 4:04TD Von MillerPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 78
- Score
- 10-27
(4:04) 5-J.Freeman pass short right intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 58-V.Miller [96-M.Unrein] at TB 26. 58-V.Miller for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 3:56XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 10-28
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 15:00FG CBC. BarthPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 32
- Score
- 13-28
(15:00) 10-C.Barth 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 7:41FG Points+3
- Yard line
- TB 12
- Score
- 13-31
(7:41) 5-M.Prater 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 3:28FG CBC. BarthPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 37
- Score
- 16-31
(3:28) 10-C.Barth 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 2:39TD Mykel WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 5
- Score
- 22-31
(2:39) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 19-M.Williams for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 2:33XP CBC. BarthPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 23-31
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Drake Thomas · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +8.02 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 2Paul Manning · Denver Broncos · Passing · +4.90 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 3Mykel Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.18 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 4D. Martin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 5E. Decker · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.38 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 6R. Hillman · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +1.36 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 7L. Stocker · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.23 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 8M. Unrein · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.63 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.63 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 (+8.02) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.80 EPA per play.
Drake Thomas's top snap (+2.39 EPA): (4:45) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-D.Thomas for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-6.60 EPA): J. Freeman — (4:04) 5-J.Freeman pass short right intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 58-V.Miller [96-M.Unrein] at TB 26. 58-V.Miller for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J. Freeman led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 45 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -11.2% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -4.21 total EPA
- Paul Manning (Denver Broncos) · 43 dropbacks · 62.8% completion · +5.6% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +4.90 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.051 | +0.005 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.3% | 52.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.093 | +0.114 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.088 | -0.129 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.005 | +0.051 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.4% | 60.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Denver Broncos held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.05), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.05 EPA/play (35th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: +0.01 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 13 drives, +0.51 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13 drives, -4.32 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — M. Unrein (Paul Manning pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Dean Clark (J. Freeman pass)
- Denver Broncos — Drake Thomas (Paul Manning pass)
- Denver Broncos — Drake Thomas (Paul Manning pass)
- Denver Broncos — Von Miller
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Mykel Williams (J. Freeman pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- Denver Broncos — Matt Prater
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q1 8:53) — (8:53) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 96-M.Unrein for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 8:47) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the DEN 14 (Q1 4:46) — (4:46) 10-C.Barth 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the DEN 11 (Q1 0:20) — (:20) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 44-D.Clark for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 0:14) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 21–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the TB 8 (Q3 9:27) — (9:27) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-D.Thomas for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 9:21) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the TB 10 (Q3 4:45) — (4:45) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-D.Thomas for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 4:39) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 78 (Q3 4:04); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 3:56) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 13–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the DEN 32 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 10-C.Barth 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the TB 12 (Q4 7:41) — (7:41) 5-M.Prater 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the DEN 37 (Q4 3:28) — (3:28) 10-C.Barth 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the DEN 5 (Q4 2:39) — (2:39) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 19-M.Williams for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 2:33) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 2:24) — (2:24) 5-J.Freeman pass deep middle to 19-M.Williams to DEN 23 for 40 yards (25-C.Harris).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 5:08) — (5:08) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep left intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris [58-V.Miller] at DEN 46. 25-C.Harris to DEN 46 for no gain (83-V.Jackson). PENALTY on DEN-58-V.Miller,
- Denver Broncos (Q2 13:40) — (13:40) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 88-D.Thomas to TB 40 for 28 yards (43-A.Black).
- Denver Broncos (Q3 14:32) — (14:32) 27-K.Moreno right tackle to DEN 29 for no gain (50-D.Te'o-Nesheim; 54-L.David). PENALTY on DEN-68-Z.Beadles, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at DEN 29 - No Play.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 4:04) — (4:04) 5-J.Freeman pass short right intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 58-V.Miller [96-M.Unrein] at TB 26. 58-V.Miller for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 4:04) — (4:04) 5-J.Freeman pass short right intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 58-V.Miller [96-M.Unrein] at TB 26. 58-V.Miller for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 2:16) — (2:16) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle intended for 84-J.Tamme INTERCEPTED by 54-L.David at TB 25. 54-L.David pushed ob at DEN 48 for 27 yards (73-C.Kuper).
- Denver Broncos (Q4 4:42) — (4:42) 5-M.Prater 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 2:24) — (2:24) 5-J.Freeman pass deep middle to 19-M.Williams to DEN 23 for 40 yards (25-C.Harris).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 8:53 · TB 1 · Score 0-6
(8:53) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 96-M.Unrein for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 8:47 · TB 2 · Score 0-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 4:46 · DEN 14 · Score 3-7
(4:46) 10-C.Barth 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 0:20 · DEN 11 · Score 9-7
(:20) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 44-D.Clark for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 0:14 · DEN 2 · Score 10-7
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 9:27 · TB 8 · Score 10-13
(9:27) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-D.Thomas for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 9:21 · TB 2 · Score 10-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 4:45 · TB 10 · Score 10-20
(4:45) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-D.Thomas for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 4:39 · TB 2 · Score 10-21
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 4:04 · DEN 78 · Score 10-27
(4:04) 5-J.Freeman pass short right intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 58-V.Miller [96-M.Unrein] at TB 26. 58-V.Miller for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 3:56 · TB 2 · Score 10-28
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · DEN 32 · Score 13-28
(15:00) 10-C.Barth 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 7:41 · TB 12 · Score 13-31
(7:41) 5-M.Prater 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 3:28 · DEN 37 · Score 16-31
(3:28) 10-C.Barth 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 2:39 · DEN 5 · Score 22-31
(2:39) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 19-M.Williams for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 2:33 · DEN 2 · Score 23-31
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
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.
- Drake Thomas (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. Freeman (TB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Paul Manning (DEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Denver Broncos on 2012-12-02?
The Denver Broncos beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-23 in Week 13, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, Denver Broncos 7; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Denver Broncos 21; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13, Denver Broncos 3; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23, Denver Broncos 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Denver Broncos?
Denver Broncos touchdown — M. Unrein (P. Manning pass) (Q1 8:53) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — D. Clark (J. Freeman pass) (Q1 0:20) Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Thomas (P. Manning pass) (Q3 9:27) Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Thomas (P. Manning pass) (Q3 4:45) Denver Broncos touchdown — V. Miller (Q3 4:04) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Williams (J. Freeman pass) (Q4 2:39) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q1 4:46, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q4 7:41, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q4 3:28, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Denver Broncos?
J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 40.0% completion, -11.2% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -4.21 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Denver Broncos), 62.8% completion, +5.6% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +4.90 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Denver Broncos?
Drake Thomas (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.02 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+2.39 EPA): (4:45) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-D.Thomas for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 6-5 Now 6-6 L
Denver Broncos
Entered 8-3 Now 9-3 W
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