Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 31–17 New York Jets
- Halftime
- Denver Broncos 17–7 New York Jets at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Drake Thomas
- Top passer
- Geno Smith
- Biggest EPA play
- (:23) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right intended for 11-J.Kerley INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Tal…
- Game date
- 2014-10-12
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the New York Jets 31–17 on 2014-10-12. Drake Thomas posted a game-high +9.43 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Denver Broncos | 3 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
 New York Jets | 7 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DENDenver Broncos
(12:57) 8-B.McManus 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. NYJ-27-D.Milliner was injured during the play.
(4:21) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 88-J.Amaro for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(5:55) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-D.Thomas for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(:27) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 80-J.Thomas for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.McManus kicks 66 yards from DEN 20 to NYJ 14. 18-W.Powell to NYJ 42 for 28 yards.
(8:11) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 80-J.Thomas for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(:40) 2-N.Folk 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(7:59) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 87-E.Decker for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(:23) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right intended for 11-J.Kerley INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Talib at NYJ 22. 21-A.Talib for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
NYJNew York JetsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 12:57FG Brandon McManusPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 18
- Score
- 3-0
(12:57) 8-B.McManus 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. NYJ-27-D.Milliner was injured during the play.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 4:21TD JAJ. AmaroPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 3-6
(4:21) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 88-J.Amaro for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 4:16XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 3-7
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 5:55TD Drake ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 9-7
(5:55) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-D.Thomas for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 5:50XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 10-7
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:27TD Juanyeh ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 22
- Score
- 16-7
(:27) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 80-J.Thomas for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:27XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 20
- Score
- 17-7
8-B.McManus kicks 66 yards from DEN 20 to NYJ 14. 18-W.Powell to NYJ 42 for 28 yards.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 8:11TD Juanyeh ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 4
- Score
- 23-7
(8:11) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 80-J.Thomas for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 8:08XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 24-7
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 0:40FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 12
- Score
- 24-10
(:40) 2-N.Folk 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 7:59TD EDE. DeckerPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 24-16
(7:59) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 87-E.Decker for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 7:56XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 24-17
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 0:23TD ATA. TalibPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 99
- Score
- 30-17
(:23) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right intended for 11-J.Kerley INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Talib at NYJ 22. 21-A.Talib for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 0:15XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 31-17
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Drake Thomas · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +9.43 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 2Paul Manning · Denver Broncos · Passing · +9.27 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 3Juanyeh Thomas · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.10 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 4E. Decker · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.18 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 5
Thomas Graham Jr. · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.91 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.91 EPA/play - 6G. Salas · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.23 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 7W. Welker · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
- 8Eli Sanders · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.14 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.19 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 (+9.43) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.79 EPA per play.
Drake Thomas's top snap (+3.85 EPA): (15:00) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 88-D.Thomas to NYJ 26 for 54 yards (24-P.Adams).
Biggest single play (-6.56 EPA): Geno Smith — (:23) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right intended for 11-J.Kerley INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Talib at NYJ 22. 21-A.Talib for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Geno Smith led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Geno Smith (New York Jets) · 49 dropbacks · 46.9% completion · -8.2% CPOE · -0.14 EPA/play · -6.89 total EPA- Paul Manning (Denver Broncos) · 35 dropbacks · 62.9% completion · +7.6% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +9.27 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.062 | -0.124 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.1% | 38.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.265 | -0.141 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.091 | -0.427 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.124 | -0.062 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.0% | 58.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: +0.06 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: -0.12 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 13 drives, +5.87 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 13 drives, -9.76 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — J. Amaro (Geno Smith pass)
- Denver Broncos — Drake Thomas (Paul Manning pass)
- Denver Broncos — Juanyeh Thomas (Paul Manning pass)
- Denver Broncos — Juanyeh Thomas (Paul Manning pass)
- New York Jets — E. Decker (Geno Smith pass)
- Denver Broncos — A. Talib
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the NYJ 18 (Q1 12:57) — (12:57) 8-B.McManus 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. NYJ-27-D.Milliner was injured during the play.; New York Jets found the end zone from the DEN 2 (Q1 4:21) — (4:21) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 88-J.Amaro for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 4:16) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 14–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q2 5:55) — (5:55) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-D.Thomas for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 5:50) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the NYJ 22 (Q2 0:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 80-J.Thomas for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the DEN 20 (Q2 0:27) — 8-B.McManus kicks 66 yards from DEN 20 to NYJ 14. 18-W.Powell to NYJ 42 for 28 yards..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–3. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the NYJ 4 (Q3 8:11) — (8:11) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 80-J.Thomas for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 8:08) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the DEN 12 (Q3 0:40) — (:40) 2-N.Folk 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New York Jets found the end zone from the DEN 2 (Q4 7:59) — (7:59) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 87-E.Decker for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 7:56) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 99 (Q4 0:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right intended for 11-J.Kerley INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Talib at NYJ 22. 21-A.Talib for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 0:15) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 12:57) — (12:57) 4-B.Colquitt punts 42 yards to NYJ 45, Center-46-A.Brewer. 18-W.Powell MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by DEN-53-S.Johnson at NYJ 43.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 88-D.Thomas to NYJ 26 for 54 yards (24-P.Adams).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 0:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 80-J.Thomas for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 9:34) — (9:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 10-E.Sanders pushed ob at NYJ 28 for 14 yards (24-P.Adams).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 1:30) — (1:30) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 10-E.Sanders to NYJ 48 for 20 yards (24-P.Adams, 25-C.Pryor).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q4 0:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right intended for 11-J.Kerley INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Talib at NYJ 22. 21-A.Talib for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 12:57) — (12:57) 4-B.Colquitt punts 42 yards to NYJ 45, Center-46-A.Brewer. 18-W.Powell MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by DEN-53-S.Johnson at NYJ 43.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 88-D.Thomas to NYJ 26 for 54 yards (24-P.Adams).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 0:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 80-J.Thomas for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 12:57 · NYJ 18 · Score 3-0
(12:57) 8-B.McManus 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. NYJ-27-D.Milliner was injured during the play. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 4:21 · DEN 2 · Score 3-6
(4:21) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 88-J.Amaro for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 4:16 · DEN 2 · Score 3-7
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 5:55 · NYJ 1 · Score 9-7
(5:55) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-D.Thomas for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 5:50 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-7
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 0:27 · NYJ 22 · Score 16-7
(:27) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 80-J.Thomas for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 0:27 · DEN 20 · Score 17-7
8-B.McManus kicks 66 yards from DEN 20 to NYJ 14. 18-W.Powell to NYJ 42 for 28 yards. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 8:11 · NYJ 4 · Score 23-7
(8:11) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 80-J.Thomas for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 8:08 · NYJ 2 · Score 24-7
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 0:40 · DEN 12 · Score 24-10
(:40) 2-N.Folk 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 7:59 · DEN 2 · Score 24-16
(7:59) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 87-E.Decker for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 7:56 · DEN 2 · Score 24-17
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 0:23 · DEN 99 · Score 30-17
(:23) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right intended for 11-J.Kerley INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Talib at NYJ 22. 21-A.Talib for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 0:15 · NYJ 2 · Score 31-17
8-B.McManus extra point 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.
- Drake Thomas (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Geno Smith (NYJ) 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 New York Jets on 2014-10-12?
The Denver Broncos beat the New York Jets 31-17 in Week 6, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs New York Jets?
Q1: Denver Broncos 3, New York Jets 7; Q2: Denver Broncos 14, New York Jets 0; Q3: Denver Broncos 7, New York Jets 3; Q4: Denver Broncos 7, New York Jets 7; Final: Denver Broncos 31, New York Jets 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs New York Jets?
New York Jets touchdown — J. Amaro (G. Smith pass) (Q1 4:21) Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Thomas (P. Manning pass) (Q2 5:55) Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Thomas (P. Manning pass) (Q2 0:27) Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Thomas (P. Manning pass) (Q3 8:11) New York Jets touchdown — E. Decker (G. Smith pass) (Q4 7:59) Denver Broncos touchdown — A. Talib (Q4 0:23) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q1 12:57, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q3 0:40, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs New York Jets?
Geno Smith (New York Jets), 46.9% completion, -8.2% CPOE, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -6.89 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Denver Broncos), 62.9% completion, +7.6% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +9.27 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs New York Jets?
Drake Thomas (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.43 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+3.85 EPA): (15:00) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 88-D.Thomas to NYJ 26 for 54 yards (24-P.Adams)..
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W
New York Jets
Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L
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