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NFL · Week 4 · September 30, 2012 · 12 min read

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Denver Broncos: 2012 Week 4 Recap

Broncos defeat Raiders 37–6 in Week 4

Paul Manning led Fantasy Impact as Broncos prevailed in a 6–37 Week 4 finish.

Las Vegas Raiders 6 1–3
Final 6–37
Denver Broncos 37 2–2 Winner
Winner
Denver Broncos
Final score
6–37
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 6–10 Denver Broncos
Top passer
Paul Manning
FantasyHQ MVP
Paul Manning
Game date
September 30, 2012

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • J.Criner 2 REC · 29 YDS +3.2 Fantasy Impact
  • David Moore
    David Moore 4 REC · 71 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Myers 1 REC · 22 YDS +1.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Broncos

  • Paul Manning 30/39 · 338 YDS · 3 TD +20.9 Fantasy Impact
  • E.Decker 7 REC · 79 YDS · 1 TD +6.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Drake Thomas
    Drake Thomas 5 REC · 103 YDS +6.0 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Denver Broncos
Final score
Denver Broncos 37–6 Las Vegas Raiders
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 6–10 Denver Broncos at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Paul Manning
Top passer
Paul Manning
Biggest EPA play
(3:52) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 35-L.Ball for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2012-09-30

Game summary

The Denver Broncos beat the Las Vegas Raiders 37–6 on 2012-09-30. Paul Manning posted a game-high +20.91 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Las Vegas Raiders330006
Denver Broncos100216037

Scoring Map

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

LVLas Vegas Raiders
DENDenver Broncos

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 10:39TD
    JDJ. Dreessen

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 22
    Score
    0-6

    (10:39) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 81-J.Dreessen for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 10:32XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    0-7

    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

  3. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 6:51FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 20
    Score
    3-7

    (6:51) 11-S.Janikowski 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  4. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 0:03FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 3
    Score
    3-10

    (:03) 5-M.Prater 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

  5. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 0:25FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 6
    Score
    6-10

    (:25) 11-S.Janikowski 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  6. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 10:17TD
    EDE. Decker

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 17
    Score
    6-16

    (10:17) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-E.Decker for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 10:08XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    6-17

    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

  8. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 7:36TD
    WMW. McGahee

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    6-23

    (7:36) (Shotgun) 23-W.McGahee up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 7:30XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    6-24

    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

  10. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 3:52TD
    LBL. Ball

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 14
    Score
    6-30

    (3:52) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 35-L.Ball for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 3:46XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    6-31

    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

  12. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 13:00FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 25
    Score
    6-34

    (13:00) 5-M.Prater 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

  13. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 3:48FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 35
    Score
    6-37

    (3:48) 5-M.Prater 53 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).

  1. 1Paul Manning · Denver Broncos · Passing · +20.91 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
  2. 2E. Decker · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +6.17 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
  3. 3Drake ThomasDrake Thomas · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.96 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
  4. 4W. McGahee · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +5.61 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
  5. 5B. Stokley · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.36 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play
  6. 6J. Criner · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
  7. 7J. Tamme · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.59 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
  8. 8David MooreDavid Moore · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.31 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 (+20.91) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.54 EPA per play.

Paul Manning's top snap (+3.21 EPA): (3:52) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 35-L.Ball for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 39 dropbacks · 76.9% completion · +12.3% CPOE · +0.54 EPA/play · +20.91 total EPA
  • C. Palmer (Las Vegas Raiders) · 38 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.3% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -2.08 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLas Vegas RaidersDenver Broncos
Offensive EPA/play-0.105+0.247
Offensive success rate30.7%51.1%
Pass EPA/play-0.055+0.457
Rush EPA/play-0.355+0.041
Defensive EPA/play-0.247+0.105
Defensive success rate48.9%69.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Denver Broncos held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.25 vs -0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Las Vegas Raiders: -0.10 EPA/play (24th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
  • Denver Broncos: +0.25 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
  • Denver Broncos: 11 drives, +22.74 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 10 drives, -7.87 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Denver Broncos — J. Dreessen (Paul Manning pass) (Q1 10:39)
  • Denver Broncos — E. Decker (Paul Manning pass) (Q3 10:17)
  • Denver Broncos — W. McGahee (Q3 7:36)
  • Denver Broncos — L. Ball (Paul Manning pass) (Q3 3:52)

Field goals

  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q1 6:51)
  • Matt PraterDenver Broncos — Matt Prater (Q1 0:03)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q2 0:25)
  • Matt PraterDenver Broncos — Matt Prater (Q4 13:00)
  • Matt PraterDenver Broncos — Matt Prater (Q4 3:48)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–3. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 22 (Q1 10:39) — (10:39) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 81-J.Dreessen for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 10:32) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the DEN 20 (Q1 6:51) — (6:51) 11-S.Janikowski 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 3 (Q1 0:03) — (:03) 5-M.Prater 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the DEN 6 (Q2 0:25) — (:25) 11-S.Janikowski 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 21–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 17 (Q3 10:17) — (10:17) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-E.Decker for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 10:08) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 2 (Q3 7:36) — (7:36) (Shotgun) 23-W.McGahee up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 7:30) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the LV 14 (Q3 3:52) — (3:52) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 35-L.Ball for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 3:46) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 6–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 25 (Q4 13:00) — (13:00) 5-M.Prater 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the LV 35 (Q4 3:48) — (3:48) 5-M.Prater 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Denver Broncos (Q1 11:08) — (11:08) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 84-J.Tamme to LV 22 for 8 yards (33-T.Branch). [WPA +10.5% · EPA +2.17]
  • Denver Broncos (Q2 3:21) — (3:21) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater pass incomplete deep left to 68-Z.Beadles. [WPA -10.5% · EPA -2.64]
  • Denver Broncos (Q1 14:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 14-B.Stokley to 50 for 26 yards (27-M.Giordano). [WPA +7.2% · EPA +2.96]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 1:56) — (1:56) 3-C.Palmer pass deep left to 17-D.Moore to DEN 13 for 37 yards (26-R.Moore). [WPA +6.7% · EPA +2.87]
  • Denver Broncos (Q1 3:56) — (3:56) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 88-D.Thomas to LV 38 for 23 yards (33-T.Branch). [WPA +6.0% · EPA +1.85]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Denver Broncos (Q3 3:52) — (3:52) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 35-L.Ball for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.2% · EPA +3.21]
  • Denver Broncos (Q1 14:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 14-B.Stokley to 50 for 26 yards (27-M.Giordano). [WPA +7.2% · EPA +2.96]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 1:56) — (1:56) 3-C.Palmer pass deep left to 17-D.Moore to DEN 13 for 37 yards (26-R.Moore). [WPA +6.7% · EPA +2.87]
  • Denver Broncos (Q3 10:17) — (10:17) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-E.Decker for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +3.4% · EPA +2.70]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 10:39 · LV 22 · Score 0-6
    (10:39) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep middle to 81-J.Dreessen for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 10:32 · LV 2 · Score 0-7
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  3. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 6:51 · DEN 20 · Score 3-7
    (6:51) 11-S.Janikowski 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  4. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 0:03 · LV 3 · Score 3-10
    (:03) 5-M.Prater 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  5. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 0:25 · DEN 6 · Score 6-10
    (:25) 11-S.Janikowski 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  6. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 10:17 · LV 17 · Score 6-16
    (10:17) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-E.Decker for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 10:08 · LV 2 · Score 6-17
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  8. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 7:36 · LV 2 · Score 6-23
    (7:36) (Shotgun) 23-W.McGahee up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 7:30 · LV 2 · Score 6-24
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  10. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 3:52 · LV 14 · Score 6-30
    (3:52) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 35-L.Ball for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 3:46 · LV 2 · Score 6-31
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  12. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 13:00 · LV 25 · Score 6-34
    (13:00) 5-M.Prater 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  13. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 3:48 · LV 35 · Score 6-37
    (3:48) 5-M.Prater 53 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).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos on 2012-09-30?

The Denver Broncos beat the Las Vegas Raiders 37-6 in Week 4, 2012.

What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos?

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Denver Broncos 10; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Denver Broncos 0; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Denver Broncos 21; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Denver Broncos 6; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 6, Denver Broncos 37.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos?

Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Dreessen (P. Manning pass) (Q1 10:39) Denver Broncos touchdown — E. Decker (P. Manning pass) (Q3 10:17) Denver Broncos touchdown — W. McGahee (Q3 7:36) Denver Broncos touchdown — L. Ball (P. Manning pass) (Q3 3:52) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 6:51, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q1 0:03, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 0:25, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q4 13:00, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q4 3:48, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos?

Paul Manning (Denver Broncos), 76.9% completion, +12.3% CPOE, +0.54 EPA per dropback, +20.91 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Las Vegas Raiders), 50.0% completion, -0.3% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -2.08 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos?

Paul Manning (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +20.91 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (+3.21 EPA): (3:52) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 35-L.Ball for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L

Denver Broncos

Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W

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