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NFL · Week 12 · November 29, 2015 · 12 min read

New England Patriots vs. Denver Broncos: 2015 Week 12 Recap

Broncos defeat Patriots 30–24 in Week 12

Eli Sanders led Fantasy Impact as Broncos prevailed in a 24–30 Week 12 finish.

New England Patriots 24 10–1
Final 24–30
Denver Broncos 30 9–2 Winner
Winner
Denver Broncos
Final score
24–30
Halftime
New England Patriots 14–7 Denver Broncos
Top passer
T. Brady
FantasyHQ MVP
Eli Sanders
Game date
November 29, 2015

Top fantasy performers · Patriots

  • Brandon Bolden
    Brandon Bolden 4 REC · 84 YDS · 1 TD +6.7 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Gronkowski 6 REC · 88 YDS · 1 TD +5.3 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Brady 23/50 · 262 YDS · 3 TD +0.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Broncos

  • Eli Sanders 6 REC · 113 YDS +8.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Calvin Anderson
    Calvin Anderson 15 CAR · 113 YDS · 2 TD +5.8 Fantasy Impact
  • O.Daniels 5 REC · 48 YDS +3.6 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Denver Broncos
Final score
Denver Broncos 30–24 New England Patriots
Halftime
New England Patriots 14–7 Denver Broncos at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Eli Sanders
Top passer
T. Brady
Biggest EPA play
(15:00) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 38-B.Bolden for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2015-11-29

Game summary

The Denver Broncos beat the New England Patriots 30–24 on 2015-11-29, overcoming New England Patriots's 14–7 halftime lead. Eli Sanders posted a game-high +8.50 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 27 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4OT—T
New England Patriots77100024
Denver Broncos07176030

Scoring Map

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

NENew England Patriots
DENDenver Broncos

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NENew England Patriots
    Q1 11:32TD
    RGR. Gronkowski

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 23
    Score
    6-0

    (11:32) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. NENew England Patriots
    Q1 11:24XP
    SGS. Gostkowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 15
    Score
    7-0

    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.

  3. NENew England Patriots
    Q2 10:45TD
    Sean Chandler

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 9
    Score
    13-0

    (10:45) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 88-S.Chandler for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. NENew England Patriots
    Q2 10:40XP
    SGS. Gostkowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 15
    Score
    14-0

    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.

  5. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 2:15TD
    RHR. Hillman

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 19
    Score
    14-6

    (2:15) 23-R.Hillman right end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 2:07XP
    Brandon McManus

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 15
    Score
    14-7

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

  7. NENew England Patriots
    Q4 15:00TD
    Brandon Bolden

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 63
    Score
    20-7

    (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 38-B.Bolden for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. NENew England Patriots
    Q4 14:50XP
    SGS. Gostkowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 15
    Score
    21-7

    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.

  9. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 12:44TD
    Calvin Anderson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 15
    Score
    21-13

    (12:44) 22-C.Anderson left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 12:34XP
    Brandon McManus

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 15
    Score
    21-14

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

  11. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 6:12FG
    Brandon McManus

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NE 3
    Score
    21-17

    (6:12) 8-B.McManus 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

  12. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 1:15TD
    ACA. Caldwell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 4
    Score
    21-23

    (1:15) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short left to 12-A.Caldwell for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 1:09XP
    Brandon McManus

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 15
    Score
    21-24

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

  14. NENew England Patriots
    Q4 0:04FG
    SGS. Gostkowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 29
    Score
    24-24

    (:04) 3-S.Gostkowski 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.

  15. DENDenver Broncos
    OT 12:42TD
    Calvin Anderson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 48
    Score
    24-30

    (12:42) 22-C.Anderson left end for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Eli Sanders · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +8.50 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
  2. 2Brandon BoldenBrandon Bolden · New England Patriots · Receiving · +6.70 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play
  3. 3Calvin AndersonCalvin Anderson · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +5.84 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
  4. 4R. Gronkowski · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.34 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
  5. 5O. Daniels · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.63 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
  6. 6Calvin AndersonCalvin Anderson · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.46 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
  7. 7B. Osweiler · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +1.28 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
  8. 8T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +0.53 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.01 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 (+8.50) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.94 EPA per play.

Eli Sanders's top snap (+2.82 EPA): (1:56) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass deep left to 10-E.Sanders to NE 8 for 39 yards (21-M.Butler).

Biggest single play (+6.91 EPA): T. Brady — (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 38-B.Bolden for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

T. Brady led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 50 dropbacks · 46.0% completion · -5.2% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.53 total EPA
  • B. Osweiler (Denver Broncos) · 46 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -7.7% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -4.19 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew England PatriotsDenver Broncos
Offensive EPA/play-0.054+0.016
Offensive success rate32.6%39.2%
Pass EPA/play+0.011-0.091
Rush EPA/play-0.371+0.171
Defensive EPA/play-0.016+0.054
Defensive success rate60.8%67.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Denver Broncos held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.05), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New England Patriots: -0.05 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Denver Broncos: +0.02 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Denver Broncos: 15 drives, +1.55 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • New England Patriots: 15 drives, -4.77 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • New England Patriots — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q1 11:32)
  • Sean ChandlerNew England Patriots — Sean Chandler (T. Brady pass) (Q2 10:45)
  • Denver Broncos — R. Hillman (Q2 2:15)
  • Brandon BoldenNew England Patriots — Brandon Bolden (T. Brady pass) (Q4 15:00)
  • Calvin AndersonDenver Broncos — Calvin Anderson (Q4 12:44)
  • Denver Broncos — A. Caldwell (B. Osweiler pass) (Q4 1:15)
  • Calvin AndersonDenver Broncos — Calvin Anderson (OT 12:42)

Field goals

  • Brandon McManusDenver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q4 6:12)
  • New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski (Q4 0:04)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the DEN 23 (Q1 11:32) — (11:32) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q1 11:24) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the DEN 9 (Q2 10:45) — (10:45) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 88-S.Chandler for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 10:40) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the NE 19 (Q2 2:15) — (2:15) 23-R.Hillman right end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 2:07) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 17–10. New England Patriots found the end zone from the DEN 63 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 38-B.Bolden for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q4 14:50) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the NE 15 (Q4 12:44) — (12:44) 22-C.Anderson left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q4 12:34) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the NE 3 (Q4 6:12) — (6:12) 8-B.McManus 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the NE 4 (Q4 1:15) — (1:15) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short left to 12-A.Caldwell for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q4 1:09) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the DEN 29 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 3-S.Gostkowski 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..

Overtime: Denver Broncos won the period 6–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the NE 48 (OT 12:42) — (12:42) 22-C.Anderson left end for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Denver Broncos (Q4 1:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass deep left to 10-E.Sanders to NE 8 for 39 yards (21-M.Butler). [WPA +29.6% · EPA +2.82]
  • Denver Broncos (OT 12:42) — (12:42) 22-C.Anderson left end for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +28.6% · EPA +4.33]
  • New England Patriots (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 3-S.Gostkowski 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. [WPA +18.3% · EPA +0.83]
  • New England Patriots (OT 14:57) — (14:57) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 13 for -7 yards (58-V.Miller). [WPA -17.4% · EPA -1.79]
  • New England Patriots (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 38-B.Bolden for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.4% · EPA +6.91]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New England Patriots (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 38-B.Bolden for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.4% · EPA +6.91]
  • Denver Broncos (Q4 14:26) — (14:26) 4-B.Colquitt punts 45 yards to NE 35, Center-46-A.Brewer. 14-C.Harper MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by DEN-48-S.Barrett at NE 36. 48-S.Barrett to NE 36 for no gain (43-N.Ebner). [WPA +6.7% · EPA +5.41]
  • Denver Broncos (Q2 12:20) — (12:20) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short middle intended for 88-D.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 95-C.Jones (93-J.Sheard) at DEN 15. 95-C.Jones to DEN 15 for no gain (68-R.Harris). [WPA -9.8% · EPA -4.50]
  • Denver Broncos (OT 12:42) — (12:42) 22-C.Anderson left end for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +28.6% · EPA +4.33]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 11:32 · DEN 23 · Score 6-0
    (11:32) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 11:24 · DEN 15 · Score 7-0
    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
  3. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 10:45 · DEN 9 · Score 13-0
    (10:45) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 88-S.Chandler for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 10:40 · DEN 15 · Score 14-0
    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
  5. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 2:15 · NE 19 · Score 14-6
    (2:15) 23-R.Hillman right end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 2:07 · NE 15 · Score 14-7
    8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  7. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · DEN 63 · Score 20-7
    (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 38-B.Bolden for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 14:50 · DEN 15 · Score 21-7
    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
  9. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 12:44 · NE 15 · Score 21-13
    (12:44) 22-C.Anderson left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 12:34 · NE 15 · Score 21-14
    8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  11. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 6:12 · NE 3 · Score 21-17
    (6:12) 8-B.McManus 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  12. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 1:15 · NE 4 · Score 21-23
    (1:15) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short left to 12-A.Caldwell for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 1:09 · NE 15 · Score 21-24
    8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  14. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 0:04 · DEN 29 · Score 24-24
    (:04) 3-S.Gostkowski 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
  15. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — OT 12:42 · NE 48 · Score 24-30
    (12:42) 22-C.Anderson left end for 48 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.
  • Eli Sanders (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • T. Brady (NE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos on 2015-11-29?

The Denver Broncos beat the New England Patriots 30-24 in Week 12, 2015.

What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos?

Q1: New England Patriots 7, Denver Broncos 0; Q2: New England Patriots 7, Denver Broncos 7; Q4: New England Patriots 10, Denver Broncos 17; Q5: New England Patriots 0, Denver Broncos 6; Final: New England Patriots 24, Denver Broncos 30.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos?

New England Patriots touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q1 11:32) New England Patriots touchdown — S. Chandler (T. Brady pass) (Q2 10:45) Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Hillman (Q2 2:15) New England Patriots touchdown — B. Bolden (T. Brady pass) (Q4 15:00) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Anderson (Q4 12:44) Denver Broncos touchdown — A. Caldwell (B. Osweiler pass) (Q4 1:15) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Anderson (OT 12:42) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q4 6:12, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q4 0:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos?

T. Brady (New England Patriots), 46.0% completion, -5.2% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.53 total passing EPA. B. Osweiler (Denver Broncos), 50.0% completion, -7.7% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -4.19 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos?

Eli Sanders (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.50 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+2.82 EPA): (1:56) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass deep left to 10-E.Sanders to NE 8 for 39 yards (21-M.Butler)..

Was New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Denver Broncos won 30-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

New England Patriots

Entered 10-0 Now 10-1 L

Denver Broncos

Entered 8-2 Now 9-2 W

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