Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 34–17 Baltimore Ravens
- Halftime
- Denver Broncos 17–0 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- E. Decker
- Top passer
- Joe Flacco
- Biggest EPA play
- (:30) (No Huddle) 5-J.Flacco pass short left intended for 81-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 25-C.…
- Game date
- 2012-12-16
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the Baltimore Ravens 34–17 on 2012-12-16. E. Decker posted a game-high +11.75 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Denver Broncos | 3 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 34 |
 Baltimore Ravens | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DENDenver Broncos
(7:16) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(11:59) 40-J.Hester left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(:30) (No Huddle) 5-J.Flacco pass short left intended for 81-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris at DEN 2. 25-C.Harris for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Chris Harris' 98-yd INT return for TD is the longest INT return in Denver history. Breaks record of 93 by Randy Gradishar in 1980.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(12:22) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(10:02) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-E.Decker for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(7:44) 27-K.Moreno right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(14:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 88-D.Pitta for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(5:16) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(4:32) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 88-D.Pitta for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
BALBaltimore RavensFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 7:16FG Points+3
- Yard line
- BAL 9
- Score
- 3-0
(7:16) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 11:59TD JHJ. HesterPoints+6
- Yard line
- BAL 1
- Score
- 9-0
(11:59) 40-J.Hester left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 11:51XP Points+1
- Yard line
- BAL 2
- Score
- 10-0
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:30TD Christian HarrisPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 4
- Score
- 16-0
(:30) (No Huddle) 5-J.Flacco pass short left intended for 81-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris at DEN 2. 25-C.Harris for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Chris Harris' 98-yd INT return for TD is the longest INT return in Denver history. Breaks record of 93 by Randy Gradishar in 1980.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:15XP Points+1
- Yard line
- BAL 2
- Score
- 17-0
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 12:22FG Justin TuckerPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 27
- Score
- 17-3
(12:22) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 10:02TD EDE. DeckerPoints+6
- Yard line
- BAL 51
- Score
- 23-3
(10:02) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-E.Decker for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 9:53XP Points+1
- Yard line
- BAL 2
- Score
- 24-3
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 7:44TD KMK. MorenoPoints+6
- Yard line
- BAL 6
- Score
- 30-3
(7:44) 27-K.Moreno right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 7:40XP Points+1
- Yard line
- BAL 2
- Score
- 31-3
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 14:47TD DPD. PittaPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 31
- Score
- 31-9
(14:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 88-D.Pitta for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 14:31XP Justin TuckerPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 31-10
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 5:16FG Points+3
- Yard line
- BAL 18
- Score
- 34-10
(5:16) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 4:32TD DPD. PittaPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 61
- Score
- 34-16
(4:32) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 88-D.Pitta for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 4:08XP Justin TuckerPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 34-17
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1E. Decker · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +11.75 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
- 2D. Pitta · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +8.29 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 3Paul Manning · Denver Broncos · Passing · +4.58 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 4K. Moreno · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +4.01 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 5
Justin Jones · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.53 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play - 6B. Stokley · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.25 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 7J. Dreessen · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.06 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 8
DJ Reed · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.03 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.51 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
E. Decker — DEN · Receiving
E. Decker posted the highest total EPA (+11.75) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +1.07 EPA per play.
E. Decker's top snap (+4.77 EPA): (10:02) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-E.Decker for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-12.52 EPA): Joe Flacco — (:30) (No Huddle) 5-J.Flacco pass short left intended for 81-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris at DEN 2. 25-C.Harris for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Chris Harris' 98-yd INT return for TD is the longest INT
Quarterback report card
Joe Flacco led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 46 dropbacks · 43.5% completion · -10.8% CPOE · -0.37 EPA/play · -16.99 total EPA- Paul Manning (Denver Broncos) · 30 dropbacks · 56.7% completion · +7.0% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +4.58 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.022 | -0.214 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.4% | 36.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.153 | -0.369 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.007 | -0.456 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.214 | -0.022 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.1% | 55.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.21), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: +0.02 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: -0.21 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: 16 drives, -18.01 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Denver Broncos: 15 drives, +2.20 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — J. Hester
- Denver Broncos — Christian Harris
- Denver Broncos — E. Decker (Paul Manning pass)
- Denver Broncos — K. Moreno
- Baltimore Ravens — D. Pitta (Joe Flacco pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — D. Pitta (Joe Flacco pass)
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — Matt Prater
- Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker
- Denver Broncos — Matt Prater
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the BAL 9 (Q1 7:16) — (7:16) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 14–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q2 11:59) — (11:59) 40-J.Hester left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 11:51) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 4 (Q2 0:30); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 0:15) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 14–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the DEN 27 (Q3 12:22) — (12:22) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the BAL 51 (Q3 10:02) — (10:02) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-E.Decker for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 9:53) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the BAL 6 (Q3 7:44) — (7:44) 27-K.Moreno right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 7:40) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 14–3. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the DEN 31 (Q4 14:47); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 14:31) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the BAL 18 (Q4 5:16) — (5:16) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the DEN 61 (Q4 4:32) — (4:32) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 88-D.Pitta for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 4:08) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 0:30) — (:30) (No Huddle) 5-J.Flacco pass short left intended for 81-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris at DEN 2. 25-C.Harris for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Chris Harris' 98-yd INT return for TD is the longest INT
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 12:17) — (12:17) 5-J.Flacco up the middle to DEN 45 for 1 yard (97-J.Bannan). FUMBLES (97-J.Bannan), RECOVERED by DEN-26-R.Moore at DEN 47. 26-R.Moore to DEN 47 for no gain (82-T.Smith).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 9:52) — (9:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 14-B.Stokley to BAL 17 for 14 yards.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 12-J.Jones to DEN 34 for 43 yards (32-T.Carter).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 12:12) — (12:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 87-E.Decker for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (No Hud
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 0:30) — (:30) (No Huddle) 5-J.Flacco pass short left intended for 81-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris at DEN 2. 25-C.Harris for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Chris Harris' 98-yd INT return for TD is the longest INT
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 4:32) — (4:32) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 88-D.Pitta for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 10:02) — (10:02) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-E.Decker for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 12:17) — (12:17) 5-J.Flacco up the middle to DEN 45 for 1 yard (97-J.Bannan). FUMBLES (97-J.Bannan), RECOVERED by DEN-26-R.Moore at DEN 47. 26-R.Moore to DEN 47 for no gain (82-T.Smith).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 7:16 · BAL 9 · Score 3-0
(7:16) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 11:59 · BAL 1 · Score 9-0
(11:59) 40-J.Hester left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 11:51 · BAL 2 · Score 10-0
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 0:30 · DEN 4 · Score 16-0
(:30) (No Huddle) 5-J.Flacco pass short left intended for 81-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris at DEN 2. 25-C.Harris for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Chris Harris' 98-yd INT return for TD is the longest INT - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 0:15 · BAL 2 · Score 17-0
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 12:22 · DEN 27 · Score 17-3
(12:22) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 10:02 · BAL 51 · Score 23-3
(10:02) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-E.Decker for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 9:53 · BAL 2 · Score 24-3
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 7:44 · BAL 6 · Score 30-3
(7:44) 27-K.Moreno right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 7:40 · BAL 2 · Score 31-3
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 14:47 · DEN 31 · Score 31-9
(14:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 88-D.Pitta for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 14:31 · DEN 2 · Score 31-10
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 5:16 · BAL 18 · Score 34-10
(5:16) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 4:32 · DEN 61 · Score 34-16
(4:32) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 88-D.Pitta for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 4:08 · DEN 2 · Score 34-17
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
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.
- E. Decker (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Joe Flacco (BAL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Paul Manning (DEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Baltimore Ravens on 2012-12-16?
The Denver Broncos beat the Baltimore Ravens 34-17 in Week 15, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Denver Broncos 3, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q2: Denver Broncos 14, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q3: Denver Broncos 14, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q4: Denver Broncos 3, Baltimore Ravens 14; Final: Denver Broncos 34, Baltimore Ravens 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Baltimore Ravens?
Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Hester (Q2 11:59) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Harris (Q2 0:30) Denver Broncos touchdown — E. Decker (P. Manning pass) (Q3 10:02) Denver Broncos touchdown — K. Moreno (Q3 7:44) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — D. Pitta (J. Flacco pass) (Q4 14:47) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — D. Pitta (J. Flacco pass) (Q4 4:32) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q1 7:16, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q3 12:22, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q4 5:16, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Baltimore Ravens?
Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 43.5% completion, -10.8% CPOE, -0.37 EPA per dropback, -16.99 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Denver Broncos), 56.7% completion, +7.0% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +4.58 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Baltimore Ravens?
E. Decker (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.75 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+4.77 EPA): (10:02) (No Huddle) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-E.Decker for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 10-3 Now 11-3 W
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 9-4 Now 9-5 L
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