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NFL · Week 11 · November 22, 2015 · 12 min read

Denver Broncos vs. Chicago Bears: 2015 Week 11 Recap

Broncos defeat Bears 17–15 in Week 11

B.Osweiler led Fantasy Impact as Broncos prevailed in a 17–15 Week 11 finish.

Denver Broncos 17 8–2 Winner
Final 17–15
Chicago Bears 15 4–6
Winner
Denver Broncos
Final score
17–15
Halftime
Denver Broncos 10–6 Chicago Bears
Top passer
J. Cutler
FantasyHQ MVP
B.Osweiler
Game date
November 22, 2015

Top fantasy performers · Broncos

  • B.Osweiler 20/34 · 224 YDS · 2 TD +5.5 Fantasy Impact
  • V.Davis 6 REC · 68 YDS +5.0 Fantasy Impact
  • O.Daniels 4 REC · 69 YDS +3.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bears

  • J.Bellamy 4 REC · 57 YDS +2.7 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Mariani 1 REC · 10 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Z.Miller 3 REC · 47 YDS +1.2 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Denver Broncos
Final score
Denver Broncos 17–15 Chicago Bears
Halftime
Denver Broncos 10–6 Chicago Bears at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
B. Osweiler
Top passer
J. Cutler
Biggest EPA play
(7:59) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle intended for 10-M.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 59-D.…
Game date
2015-11-22

Game summary

The Denver Broncos beat the Chicago Bears 17–15 on 2015-11-22. B. Osweiler posted a game-high +5.46 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Denver Broncos7307017
Chicago Bears0636015

Scoring Map

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

DENDenver Broncos
CHIChicago Bears

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 12:26TD
    Drake Thomas

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 48
    Score
    6-0

    (12:26) 17-B.Osweiler pass short middle to 88-D.Thomas for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 12:14XP
    Brandon McManus

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 15
    Score
    7-0

    8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

  3. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 10:37FG
    RGR. Gould

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 28
    Score
    7-3

    (10:37) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

  4. CHIChicago Bears
    Q2 6:18FG
    RGR. Gould

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 19
    Score
    7-6

    (6:18) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

  5. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 0:04FG
    Brandon McManus

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CHI 6
    Score
    10-6

    (:04) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.McManus 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

  6. CHIChicago Bears
    Q3 0:54FG
    RGR. Gould

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 19
    Score
    10-9

    (:54) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

  7. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 11:47TD
    CLC. Latimer

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CHI 10
    Score
    16-9

    (11:47) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short middle to 14-C.Latimer for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 11:42XP
    Brandon McManus

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CHI 15
    Score
    17-9

    8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

  9. CHIChicago Bears
    Q4 0:29TD
    JLJ. Langford

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    17-15

    (:29) 98-M.Unrein reported in as eligible. 33-J.Langford right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1B. Osweiler · Denver Broncos · Passing · +5.46 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  2. 2V. Davis · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.98 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
  3. 3O. Daniels · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.73 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
  4. 4C. Latimer · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.47 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
  5. 5J. Bellamy · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
  6. 6Calvin AndersonCalvin Anderson · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.80 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
  7. 7M. Mariani · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.63 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play
  8. 8Z. Miller · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.19 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.20 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

B. Osweiler — DEN · Passing

B. Osweiler posted the highest total EPA (+5.46) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.16 EPA per play.

B. Osweiler's top snap (+4.45 EPA): (12:26) 17-B.Osweiler pass short middle to 88-D.Thomas for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.10 EPA): J. Cutler — (7:59) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle intended for 10-M.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Trevathan at CHI 39. 59-D.Trevathan to CHI 25 for 14 yards (10-M.Wilson).

Quarterback report card

J. Cutler led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) · 40 dropbacks · 45.0% completion · -0.8% CPOE · +0.00 EPA/play · +0.13 total EPA
  • B. Osweiler (Denver Broncos) · 34 dropbacks · 58.8% completion · +9.0% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +5.46 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDenver BroncosChicago Bears
Offensive EPA/play-0.002-0.045
Offensive success rate44.3%43.2%
Pass EPA/play+0.161+0.003
Rush EPA/play-0.030-0.173
Defensive EPA/play+0.045+0.002
Defensive success rate56.8%55.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Denver Broncos -0.00, Chicago Bears -0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Denver Broncos: -0.00 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: -0.04 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Chicago Bears: 11 drives, -3.30 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Denver Broncos: 12 drives, -0.18 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Drake ThomasDenver Broncos — Drake Thomas (B. Osweiler pass) (Q1 12:26)
  • Denver Broncos — C. Latimer (B. Osweiler pass) (Q4 11:47)
  • Chicago Bears — J. Langford (Q4 0:29)

Field goals

  • Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q2 10:37)
  • Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q2 6:18)
  • Brandon McManusDenver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q2 0:04)
  • Chicago Bears — R. Gould (Q3 0:54)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CHI 48 (Q1 12:26) — (12:26) 17-B.Osweiler pass short middle to 88-D.Thomas for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q1 12:14) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 6–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DEN 28 (Q2 10:37) — (10:37) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DEN 19 (Q2 6:18) — (6:18) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the CHI 6 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.McManus 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 3–0. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the DEN 19 (Q3 0:54) — (:54) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..

The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–6. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CHI 10 (Q4 11:47) — (11:47) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short middle to 14-C.Latimer for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CHI 15 (Q4 11:42) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the DEN 2 (Q4 0:29) — (:29) 98-M.Unrein reported in as eligible. 33-J.Langford right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Chicago Bears (Q4 0:24) — (Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 33-J.Langford rushes right guard. ATTEMPT FAILS. [WPA -18.7% · EPA -0.95]
  • Chicago Bears (Q3 7:59) — (7:59) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle intended for 10-M.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Trevathan at CHI 39. 59-D.Trevathan to CHI 25 for 14 yards (10-M.Wilson). [WPA -14.1% · EPA -5.10]
  • Denver Broncos (Q4 11:47) — (11:47) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short middle to 14-C.Latimer for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.8% · EPA +3.25]
  • Chicago Bears (Q3 2:02) — (2:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 10-M.Wilson to DEN 21 for 29 yards (54-B.Marshall). [WPA +13.6% · EPA +1.65]
  • Denver Broncos (Q1 12:26) — (12:26) 17-B.Osweiler pass short middle to 88-D.Thomas for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.5% · EPA +4.45]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Chicago Bears (Q3 7:59) — (7:59) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle intended for 10-M.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Trevathan at CHI 39. 59-D.Trevathan to CHI 25 for 14 yards (10-M.Wilson). [WPA -14.1% · EPA -5.10]
  • Chicago Bears (Q4 2:30) — (2:30) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler sacked at DEN 40 for -7 yards (58-V.Miller). FUMBLES (58-V.Miller), RECOVERED by DEN-97-M.Jackson at DEN 35. 97-M.Jackson to DEN 33 for -2 yards (68-M.Slauson). [WPA -10.1% · EPA -4.79]
  • Denver Broncos (Q1 12:26) — (12:26) 17-B.Osweiler pass short middle to 88-D.Thomas for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.5% · EPA +4.45]
  • Denver Broncos (Q3 4:27) — (4:27) (Run formation) 53-J.Ferentz and 73-M.Garcia reported in as eligible. 23-R.Hillman left end to CHI 2 for no gain (59-C.Jones). Measurement. [WPA -12.0% · EPA -3.75]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 12:26 · CHI 48 · Score 6-0
    (12:26) 17-B.Osweiler pass short middle to 88-D.Thomas for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 12:14 · CHI 15 · Score 7-0
    8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  3. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 10:37 · DEN 28 · Score 7-3
    (10:37) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
  4. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 6:18 · DEN 19 · Score 7-6
    (6:18) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
  5. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · CHI 6 · Score 10-6
    (:04) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.McManus 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  6. Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q3 0:54 · DEN 19 · Score 10-9
    (:54) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
  7. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 11:47 · CHI 10 · Score 16-9
    (11:47) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short middle to 14-C.Latimer for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 11:42 · CHI 15 · Score 17-9
    8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  9. Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 0:29 · DEN 2 · Score 17-15
    (:29) 98-M.Unrein reported in as eligible. 33-J.Langford right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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.
  • B. Osweiler (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • B. Osweiler (DEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs Chicago Bears on 2015-11-22?

The Denver Broncos beat the Chicago Bears 17-15 in Week 11, 2015.

What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Chicago Bears?

Q1: Denver Broncos 7, Chicago Bears 0; Q2: Denver Broncos 3, Chicago Bears 6; Q3: Denver Broncos 0, Chicago Bears 3; Q4: Denver Broncos 7, Chicago Bears 6; Final: Denver Broncos 17, Chicago Bears 15.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Chicago Bears?

Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Thomas (B. Osweiler pass) (Q1 12:26) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Latimer (B. Osweiler pass) (Q4 11:47) Chicago Bears touchdown — J. Langford (Q4 0:29) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 10:37, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 6:18, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q3 0:54, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Chicago Bears?

J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 45.0% completion, -0.8% CPOE, +0.00 EPA per dropback, +0.13 total passing EPA. B. Osweiler (Denver Broncos), 58.8% completion, +9.0% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +5.46 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Chicago Bears?

B. Osweiler (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.46 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+4.45 EPA): (12:26) 17-B.Osweiler pass short middle to 88-D.Thomas for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Denver Broncos vs Chicago Bears a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. Denver Broncos won 17-15 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 7-2 Now 8-2 W

Chicago Bears

Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L

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