Ravens 13–19 Broncos: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 2015

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs Denver Broncos?

P. Manning (Denver Broncos), 53.3% completion, -7.4% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -10.84 total passing EPA. J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 51.4% completion, -8.1% CPOE, -0.48 EPA per dropback, -16.65 total passing EPA.

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

E. Sanders (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.65 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+2.35 EPA): (5:24) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 10-E.Sanders pushed ob at DEN 37 for 18 yards (21-L.Webb)..

Quick answer

Winner: Denver Broncos
Final score: Denver Broncos 19–13 Baltimore Ravens
Halftime: Baltimore Ravens 3–9 Denver Broncos at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Eli Sanders
Top passer: Paul Manning
Biggest EPA play: (:22) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Ta…
Game date: 2015-09-13

Game summary

The Denver Broncos beat the Baltimore Ravens 19–13 on 2015-09-13. Eli Sanders posted a game-high +4.65 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
Baltimore Ravens	0	3	10	0	0	13
Denver Broncos	6	3	7	3	0	19

Scoring Map

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

BALBaltimore Ravens

+3BAL 38

+3DEN 34

+3BAL 25

BAL 80

+1DEN 15

+3DEN 25

DEN 55

+1BAL 15

+3BAL 15

DENDenver Broncos

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DENDenver Broncos
Q1 5:21FG
Brandon McManus
Points+3
Yard line
BAL 38
Score
0-3
(5:21) 8-B.McManus 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
DENDenver Broncos
Q1 1:31FG
Brandon McManus
Points+3
Yard line
BAL 38
Score
0-6
(1:31) 8-B.McManus 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 6:47FG
Justin Tucker
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 34
Score
3-6
(6:47) 9-J.Tucker 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:14FG
Brandon McManus
Points+3
Yard line
BAL 25
Score
3-9
(:14) 8-B.McManus 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 14:13TD
Jonnu Smith
Points+6
Yard line
BAL 80
Score
9-9
(14:13) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 11-J.Norwood INTERCEPTED by 22-J.Smith [24-K.Arrington] at DEN 24. 22-J.Smith for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 14:04XP
Justin Tucker
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
10-9
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 9:37FG
Justin Tucker
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 25
Score
13-9
(9:37) 9-J.Tucker 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 0:22TD
ATA. Talib
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 55
Score
13-15
(:22) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Talib at DEN 49. 21-A.Talib for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 0:10XP
Brandon McManus
Points+1
Yard line
BAL 15
Score
13-16
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 3:00FG
Brandon McManus
Points+3
Yard line
BAL 15
Score
13-19
(3:00) 8-B.McManus 33 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).

1Eli Sanders · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.65 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
2Drake Thomas · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.43 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
3Montaric Brown · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.37 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
4Mykel Williams · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.33 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
5Kyle Juszczyk · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.13 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
6Jonathan Allen · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · -0.00 total EPA · 9 snaps · -0.00 EPA/play
7Paul Manning · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +0.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.00 EPA/play
8O. Daniels · Denver Broncos · Receiving · -0.25 total EPA · 2 snaps · -0.12 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

Eli Sanders — DEN · Receiving

Eli Sanders posted the highest total EPA (+4.65) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.

Eli Sanders's top snap (+2.35 EPA): (5:24) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 10-E.Sanders pushed ob at DEN 37 for 18 yards (21-L.Webb).

Biggest single play (-7.83 EPA): Joe Flacco — (:22) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Talib at DEN 49. 21-A.Talib for 51 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) · 45 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · -7.4% CPOE · -0.24 EPA/play · -10.84 total EPA
Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 35 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · -8.1% CPOE · -0.48 EPA/play · -16.65 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Baltimore Ravens	Denver Broncos
Offensive EPA/play	-0.188	-0.105
Offensive success rate	33.8%	34.8%
Pass EPA/play	-0.476	-0.241
Rush EPA/play	-0.190	-0.201
Defensive EPA/play	+0.105	+0.188
Defensive success rate	65.2%	66.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Denver Broncos held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.10 vs -0.19), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Baltimore Ravens: -0.19 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
Denver Broncos: -0.10 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)

Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, -13.93 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Denver Broncos: 12 drives, -9.63 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Baltimore Ravens — Jonnu Smith (Q3 14:13)
Denver Broncos — A. Talib (Q3 0:22)

Field goals

Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q1 5:21)
Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q1 1:31)
Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q2 6:47)
Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q2 0:14)
Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q3 9:37)
Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q4 3:00)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 6–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the BAL 38 (Q1 5:21) — (5:21) 8-B.McManus 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the BAL 38 (Q1 1:31) — (1:31) 8-B.McManus 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the DEN 34 (Q2 6:47) — (6:47) 9-J.Tucker 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the BAL 25 (Q2 0:14) — (:14) 8-B.McManus 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–7. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 80 (Q3 14:13); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q3 14:04) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the DEN 25 (Q3 9:37) — (9:37) 9-J.Tucker 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 55 (Q3 0:22); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q3 0:10) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the BAL 15 (Q4 3:00) — (3:00) 8-B.McManus 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Baltimore Ravens (Q3 0:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Talib at DEN 49. 21-A.Talib for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -30.2% · EPA -7.83]
Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle intended for 80-C.Gillmore INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Stewart (30-D.Bruton) at DEN 0. Touchback (14-M.Brown). [WPA -27.1% · EPA -3.20]
Denver Broncos (Q3 14:13) — (14:13) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 11-J.Norwood INTERCEPTED by 22-J.Smith [24-K.Arrington] at DEN 24. 22-J.Smith for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -17.1% · EPA -6.68]
Baltimore Ravens (Q4 1:10) — (1:10) (Shotgun) 29-J.Forsett right end pushed ob at DEN 19 for 20 yards (26-D.Stewart). [WPA +16.2% · EPA +1.72]
Baltimore Ravens (Q4 1:49) — (1:49) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 80-C.Gillmore to DEN 47 for 14 yards (30-D.Bruton). [WPA +13.2% · EPA +2.87]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Baltimore Ravens (Q3 0:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Talib at DEN 49. 21-A.Talib for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -30.2% · EPA -7.83]
Denver Broncos (Q3 14:13) — (14:13) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 11-J.Norwood INTERCEPTED by 22-J.Smith [24-K.Arrington] at DEN 24. 22-J.Smith for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -17.1% · EPA -6.68]
Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle intended for 80-C.Gillmore INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Stewart (30-D.Bruton) at DEN 0. Touchback (14-M.Brown). [WPA -27.1% · EPA -3.20]
Baltimore Ravens (Q4 1:49) — (1:49) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 80-C.Gillmore to DEN 47 for 14 yards (30-D.Bruton). [WPA +13.2% · EPA +2.87]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 5:21 · BAL 38 · Score 0-3
(5:21) 8-B.McManus 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 1:31 · BAL 38 · Score 0-6
(1:31) 8-B.McManus 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 6:47 · DEN 34 · Score 3-6
(6:47) 9-J.Tucker 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 0:14 · BAL 25 · Score 3-9
(:14) 8-B.McManus 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 14:13 · BAL 80 · Score 9-9
(14:13) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 11-J.Norwood INTERCEPTED by 22-J.Smith [24-K.Arrington] at DEN 24. 22-J.Smith for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 14:04 · DEN 15 · Score 10-9
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 9:37 · DEN 25 · Score 13-9
(9:37) 9-J.Tucker 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 0:22 · DEN 55 · Score 13-15
(:22) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Talib at DEN 49. 21-A.Talib for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 0:10 · BAL 15 · Score 13-16
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 3:00 · BAL 15 · Score 13-19
(3:00) 8-B.McManus 33 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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Eli Sanders (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Paul Manning (DEN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Denver Broncos on 2015-09-13?

The Denver Broncos beat the Baltimore Ravens 19-13 in Week 1, 2015.

What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Denver Broncos?

Q1: Baltimore Ravens 0, Denver Broncos 6; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 3, Denver Broncos 3; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 10, Denver Broncos 7; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 0, Denver Broncos 3; Final: Baltimore Ravens 13, Denver Broncos 19.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Denver Broncos?

Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Smith (Q3 14:13) Denver Broncos touchdown — A. Talib (Q3 0:22) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q1 5:21, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q1 1:31, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 6:47, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q2 0:14, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q3 9:37, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q4 3:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs Denver Broncos?

Paul Manning (Denver Broncos), 53.3% completion, -7.4% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -10.84 total passing EPA. Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 51.4% completion, -8.1% CPOE, -0.48 EPA per dropback, -16.65 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Baltimore Ravens vs Denver Broncos?

Eli Sanders (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.65 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+2.35 EPA): (5:24) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 10-E.Sanders pushed ob at DEN 37 for 18 yards (21-L.Webb)..

Was Baltimore Ravens vs Denver Broncos a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Denver Broncos won 19-13 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Baltimore Ravens

Now 0-1 L

Denver Broncos

Now 1-0 W

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