Browns 12–34 Broncos: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 16, 2012

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Denver Broncos?

P. Manning (Denver Broncos), 63.8% completion, +7.8% CPOE, +0.45 EPA per dropback, +21.05 total passing EPA. C. McCoy (Cleveland Browns), 36.0% completion, -12.2% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -3.21 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Denver Broncos?

P. Manning (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.05 total EPA on Passing plays. across 47 snaps. Their top snap (-3.52 EPA): (:21) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 27-K.Moreno INTERCEPTED by 28-U.Young at CLE 0. Touchback. The Replay Assistant challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and.

Quick answer

Winner: Denver Broncos
Final score: Denver Broncos 34–12 Cleveland Browns
Halftime: Cleveland Browns 3–14 Denver Broncos at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Paul Manning
Top passer: Paul Manning
Biggest EPA play: (12:36) 4-B.Colquitt punts 44 yards to CLE 20, Center-46-A.Brewer. 16-J.Cribbs MUFFS catch…
Game date: 2012-12-23

Game summary

The Denver Broncos beat the Cleveland Browns 34–12 on 2012-12-23. Paul Manning posted a game-high +21.05 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 19 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Cleveland Browns	3	0	3	6	0	12
Denver Broncos	7	7	7	13	0	34

Scoring Map

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

CLECleveland Browns

CLE 22

+3DEN 9

CLE 10

+3DEN 35

+3CLE 9

DEN 6

+3CLE 23

DENDenver Broncos

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DENDenver Broncos
Q1 12:17TD
Drake Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 22
Score
0-6
(12:17) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 88-D.Thomas for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q1 12:10XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
0-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
CLECleveland Browns
Q1 4:40FG
PDP. Dawson
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 9
Score
3-7
(4:40) 4-P.Dawson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 12:47TD
EDE. Decker
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 10
Score
3-13
(12:47) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 87-E.Decker for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 12:40XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
3-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 11:15FG
PDP. Dawson
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 35
Score
6-14
(11:15) 4-P.Dawson 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 4:39TD
EDE. Decker
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 8
Score
6-20
(4:39) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-E.Decker for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 4:33XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
6-21
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 14:57FG
Matt Prater
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 9
Score
6-24
(14:57) 5-M.Prater 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 12:14TD
JHJ. Hester
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 1
Score
6-30
(12:14) 40-J.Hester up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 12:11XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
6-31
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 8:00TD
GLG. Little
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 6
Score
12-31
(8:00) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass short left to 15-G.Little for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 2:00FG
Matt Prater
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 23
Score
12-34
(2:00) 5-M.Prater 41 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 · +21.05 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
2E. Decker · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +11.31 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.88 EPA/play
3G. Little · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.87 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
4J. Tamme · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.53 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
5B. Stokley · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.34 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
6T. Richardson · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +2.28 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
7Drake Thomas · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.22 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
8T. Benjamin · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.16 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.43 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 (+21.05) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 47 counted snaps, they averaged +0.45 EPA per play.

Paul Manning's top snap (-3.52 EPA): (:21) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 27-K.Moreno INTERCEPTED by 28-U.Young at CLE 0. Touchback. The Replay Assistant challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was Upheld.

Biggest single play (+4.86 EPA): B. Colquitt — (12:36) 4-B.Colquitt punts 44 yards to CLE 20, Center-46-A.Brewer. 16-J.Cribbs MUFFS catch, touched at CLE 21, RECOVERED by DEN-35-L.Ball at CLE 19. 35-L.Ball to CLE 19 for no gain (16-J.Cribbs).

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) · 47 dropbacks · 63.8% completion · +7.8% CPOE · +0.45 EPA/play · +21.05 total EPA
Colt McCoy (Cleveland Browns) · 25 dropbacks · 36.0% completion · -12.2% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -3.21 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Cleveland Browns	Denver Broncos
Offensive EPA/play	-0.010	+0.190
Offensive success rate	42.0%	48.5%
Pass EPA/play	-0.079	+0.448
Rush EPA/play	+0.112	-0.116
Defensive EPA/play	-0.190	+0.010
Defensive success rate	51.5%	58.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Denver Broncos held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs -0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Cleveland Browns: -0.01 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
Denver Broncos: +0.19 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)

Cleveland Browns: 10 drives, -0.77 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Denver Broncos: 11 drives, +19.54 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Denver Broncos — Drake Thomas (Paul Manning pass) (Q1 12:17)
Denver Broncos — E. Decker (Paul Manning pass) (Q2 12:47)
Denver Broncos — E. Decker (Paul Manning pass) (Q3 4:39)
Denver Broncos — J. Hester (Q4 12:14)
Cleveland Browns — G. Little (Colt McCoy pass) (Q4 8:00)

Field goals

Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q1 4:40)
Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q3 11:15)
Denver Broncos — Matt Prater (Q4 14:57)
Denver Broncos — Matt Prater (Q4 2:00)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–3. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CLE 22 (Q1 12:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 88-D.Thomas for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 12:10) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the DEN 9 (Q1 4:40) — (4:40) 4-P.Dawson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges..

The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CLE 10 (Q2 12:47) — (12:47) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 87-E.Decker for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 12:40) — 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. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the DEN 35 (Q3 11:15) — (11:15) 4-P.Dawson 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CLE 8 (Q3 4:39) — (4:39) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-E.Decker for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 4:33) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 13–6. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the CLE 9 (Q4 14:57) — (14:57) 5-M.Prater 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q4 12:14) — (12:14) 40-J.Hester up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 12:11) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the DEN 6 (Q4 8:00) — (8:00) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass short left to 15-G.Little for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the CLE 23 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 5-M.Prater 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Denver Broncos (Q2 12:47) — (12:47) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 87-E.Decker for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.1% · EPA +3.26]
Denver Broncos (Q2 0:21) — (:21) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 27-K.Moreno INTERCEPTED by 28-U.Young at CLE 0. Touchback. The Replay Assistant challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was Upheld [WPA -7.1% · EPA -3.52]
Denver Broncos (Q1 12:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 88-D.Thomas for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.4% · EPA +3.08]
Denver Broncos (Q2 13:53) — (13:53) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 87-E.Decker to CLE 11 for 14 yards (23-J.Haden). [WPA +4.8% · EPA +1.64]
Cleveland Browns (Q1 8:13) — (8:13) 3-B.Weeden pass short right to 82-B.Watson to DEN 20 for 15 yards (26-R.Moore). [WPA +4.7% · EPA +1.38]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Denver Broncos (Q4 12:36) — (12:36) 4-B.Colquitt punts 44 yards to CLE 20, Center-46-A.Brewer. 16-J.Cribbs MUFFS catch, touched at CLE 21, RECOVERED by DEN-35-L.Ball at CLE 19. 35-L.Ball to CLE 19 for no gain (16-J.Cribbs). [WPA +1.0% · EPA +4.86]
Denver Broncos (Q4 0:39) — (:39) 6-B.Osweiler kneels to CLE 11 for -1 yards. [EPA -3.90]
Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:44) — (:44) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy sacked at CLE 10 for -7 yards (52-W.Woodyard). [WPA -0.0% · EPA -3.54]
Denver Broncos (Q2 0:21) — (:21) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 27-K.Moreno INTERCEPTED by 28-U.Young at CLE 0. Touchback. The Replay Assistant challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was Upheld [WPA -7.1% · EPA -3.52]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 12:17 · CLE 22 · Score 0-6
(12:17) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 88-D.Thomas for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 12:10 · CLE 2 · Score 0-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 4:40 · DEN 9 · Score 3-7
(4:40) 4-P.Dawson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 12:47 · CLE 10 · Score 3-13
(12:47) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 87-E.Decker for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 12:40 · CLE 2 · Score 3-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 11:15 · DEN 35 · Score 6-14
(11:15) 4-P.Dawson 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 4:39 · CLE 8 · Score 6-20
(4:39) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-E.Decker for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 4:33 · CLE 2 · Score 6-21
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 14:57 · CLE 9 · Score 6-24
(14:57) 5-M.Prater 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 12:14 · CLE 1 · Score 6-30
(12:14) 40-J.Hester up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 12:11 · CLE 2 · Score 6-31
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 8:00 · DEN 6 · Score 12-31
(8:00) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass short left to 15-G.Little for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · CLE 23 · Score 12-34
(2:00) 5-M.Prater 41 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.
Paul Manning (DEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Colt McCoy (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Denver Broncos on 2012-12-23?

The Denver Broncos beat the Cleveland Browns 34-12 in Week 16, 2012.

What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Denver Broncos?

Q1: Cleveland Browns 3, Denver Broncos 7; Q2: Cleveland Browns 0, Denver Broncos 7; Q3: Cleveland Browns 3, Denver Broncos 7; Q4: Cleveland Browns 6, Denver Broncos 13; Final: Cleveland Browns 12, Denver Broncos 34.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Denver Broncos?

Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Thomas (P. Manning pass) (Q1 12:17) Denver Broncos touchdown — E. Decker (P. Manning pass) (Q2 12:47) Denver Broncos touchdown — E. Decker (P. Manning pass) (Q3 4:39) Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Hester (Q4 12:14) Cleveland Browns touchdown — G. Little (C. McCoy pass) (Q4 8:00) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 4:40, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q3 11:15, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q4 14:57, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Denver Broncos?

Paul Manning (Denver Broncos), 63.8% completion, +7.8% CPOE, +0.45 EPA per dropback, +21.05 total passing EPA. Colt McCoy (Cleveland Browns), 36.0% completion, -12.2% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -3.21 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Denver Broncos?

Paul Manning (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.05 total EPA on Passing plays. across 47 snaps. Their top snap (-3.52 EPA): (:21) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 27-K.Moreno INTERCEPTED by 28-U.Young at CLE 0. Touchback. The Replay Assistant challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and.

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 5-9 Now 5-10 L

Denver Broncos

Entered 11-3 Now 12-3 W

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