Broncos 24–12 Lions: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 2015

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Detroit Lions?

M. Stafford (Detroit Lions), 58.5% completion, -0.1% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -6.52 total passing EPA. P. Manning (Denver Broncos), 70.5% completion, +4.5% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +6.18 total passing EPA.

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

P. Manning (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.18 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (+6.44 EPA): (:13) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 88-D.Thomas for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DEN-88-D.Thomas, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs..

Quick answer

Winner: Denver Broncos
Final score: Denver Broncos 24–12 Detroit Lions
Halftime: Denver Broncos 14–6 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Paul Manning
Top passer: Matthew Stafford
Biggest EPA play: (:13) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 88-D.Thomas for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENAL…
Game date: 2015-09-27

Game summary

The Denver Broncos beat the Detroit Lions 24–12 on 2015-09-27. Paul Manning posted a game-high +6.18 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Denver Broncos	14	0	10	0	0	24
Detroit Lions	6	6	0	0	0	12

Scoring Map

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

DENDenver Broncos

DET 1

DEN 1

DET 45

DEN 16

+3DET 30

DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DENDenver Broncos
Q2 4:58TD
RHR. Hillman
Points+6
Yard line
DET 1
Score
6-0
(4:58) 23-R.Hillman right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-94-E.Ansah, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 4:54XP
Brandon McManus
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
7-0
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 1:07TD
Jaheim Bell
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 1
Score
7-6
(1:07) 35-J.Bell right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:13TD
Drake Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
DET 45
Score
13-6
(:13) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 88-D.Thomas for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DEN-88-D.Thomas, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:05XP
Brandon McManus
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
14-6
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 10:57TD
Ameer Abdullah
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 16
Score
14-12
(10:57) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 21-A.Abdullah for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 7:55FG
Brandon McManus
Points+3
Yard line
DET 30
Score
17-12
(7:55) 8-B.McManus 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 2:32TD
ODO. Daniels
Points+6
Yard line
DET 11
Score
23-12
(2:32) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 81-O.Daniels for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 2:28XP
Brandon McManus
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
24-12
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).

1Paul Manning · Denver Broncos · Passing · +6.18 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
2B. Fowler · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.98 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
3Eli Sanders · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.76 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
4E. Ebron · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.60 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
5T. Riddick · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.17 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
6V. Green · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.61 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.61 EPA/play
7Drake Thomas · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.93 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
8Cornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.84 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.14 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 (+6.18) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.14 EPA per play.

Paul Manning's top snap (+6.44 EPA): (:13) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 88-D.Thomas for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DEN-88-D.Thomas, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

Quarterback report card

Matthew Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 53 dropbacks · 58.5% completion · -0.1% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -6.52 total EPA
Paul Manning (Denver Broncos) · 44 dropbacks · 70.5% completion · +4.5% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +6.18 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Denver Broncos	Detroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play	-0.005	-0.172
Offensive success rate	43.0%	41.1%
Pass EPA/play	+0.141	-0.123
Rush EPA/play	-0.221	-0.346
Defensive EPA/play	+0.172	+0.005
Defensive success rate	58.9%	57.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Denver Broncos: -0.01 EPA/play (53rd percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
Detroit Lions: -0.17 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)

Denver Broncos: 12 drives, -0.42 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Detroit Lions: 12 drives, -15.44 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Denver Broncos — R. Hillman (Q2 4:58)
Detroit Lions — Jaheim Bell (Q2 1:07)
Denver Broncos — Drake Thomas (Paul Manning pass) (Q2 0:13)
Detroit Lions — Ameer Abdullah (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q3 10:57)
Denver Broncos — O. Daniels (Paul Manning pass) (Q4 2:32)

Field goals

Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q4 7:55)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 14–6. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q2 4:58); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 4:54) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q2 1:07) — (1:07) 35-J.Bell right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DET 45 (Q2 0:13); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 0:05) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 6–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DEN 16 (Q3 10:57) — (10:57) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 21-A.Abdullah for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the DET 30 (Q4 7:55) — (7:55) 8-B.McManus 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DET 11 (Q4 2:32) — (2:32) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 81-O.Daniels for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 2:28) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Detroit Lions (Q4 10:21) — (10:21) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford sacked at DET 49 for -7 yards (48-S.Barrett). FUMBLES (48-S.Barrett) [48-S.Barrett], RECOVERED by DEN-97-M.Jackson at DET 49. 97-M.Jackson to DET 49 for no gain (71-R.Re [WPA -26.5% · EPA -5.87]
Denver Broncos (Q2 0:13) — (:13) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 88-D.Thomas for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DEN-88-D.Thomas, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +18.7% · EPA +6.44]
Detroit Lions (Q3 10:57) — (10:57) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 21-A.Abdullah for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.5% · EPA +2.40]
Denver Broncos (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle intended for 81-O.Daniels INTERCEPTED by 27-G.Quin (92-H.Ngata) at DET 9. 27-G.Quin to DET 10 for 1 yard (68-R.Harris). The Replay Official reviewed th [WPA -12.4% · EPA -5.12]
Detroit Lions (Q1 2:24) — (2:24) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 15-G.Tate INTERCEPTED by 29-B.Roby at DEN 45. 29-B.Roby to DET 36 for 19 yards (64-T.Swanson; 85-E.Ebron). [WPA -12.1% · EPA -4.88]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Denver Broncos (Q2 0:13) — (:13) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 88-D.Thomas for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DEN-88-D.Thomas, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +18.7% · EPA +6.44]
Detroit Lions (Q4 10:21) — (10:21) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford sacked at DET 49 for -7 yards (48-S.Barrett). FUMBLES (48-S.Barrett) [48-S.Barrett], RECOVERED by DEN-97-M.Jackson at DET 49. 97-M.Jackson to DET 49 for no gain (71-R.Re [WPA -26.5% · EPA -5.87]
Denver Broncos (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle intended for 81-O.Daniels INTERCEPTED by 27-G.Quin (92-H.Ngata) at DET 9. 27-G.Quin to DET 10 for 1 yard (68-R.Harris). The Replay Official reviewed th [WPA -12.4% · EPA -5.12]
Denver Broncos (Q3 13:07) — (13:07) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-D.Thomas to DEN 41 for 4 yards (31-R.Mathis) [92-H.Ngata]. Detroit challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. ( [WPA -10.2% · EPA -4.96]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 4:58 · DET 1 · Score 6-0
(4:58) 23-R.Hillman right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-94-E.Ansah, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 4:54 · DET 15 · Score 7-0
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 1:07 · DEN 1 · Score 7-6
(1:07) 35-J.Bell right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 0:13 · DET 45 · Score 13-6
(:13) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 88-D.Thomas for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DEN-88-D.Thomas, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 0:05 · DET 15 · Score 14-6
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 10:57 · DEN 16 · Score 14-12
(10:57) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 21-A.Abdullah for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 7:55 · DET 30 · Score 17-12
(7:55) 8-B.McManus 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 2:32 · DET 11 · Score 23-12
(2:32) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 81-O.Daniels for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 2:28 · DET 15 · Score 24-12
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.
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 Denver Broncos vs Detroit Lions on 2015-09-27?

The Denver Broncos beat the Detroit Lions 24-12 in Week 3, 2015.

What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Detroit Lions?

Q2: Denver Broncos 14, Detroit Lions 6; Q3: Denver Broncos 0, Detroit Lions 6; Q4: Denver Broncos 10, Detroit Lions 0; Final: Denver Broncos 24, Detroit Lions 12.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Detroit Lions?

Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Hillman (Q2 4:58) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Bell (Q2 1:07) Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Thomas (P. Manning pass) (Q2 0:13) Detroit Lions touchdown — A. Abdullah (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 10:57) Denver Broncos touchdown — O. Daniels (P. Manning pass) (Q4 2:32) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q4 7:55, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Detroit Lions?

Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 58.5% completion, -0.1% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -6.52 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Denver Broncos), 70.5% completion, +4.5% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +6.18 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Detroit Lions?

Paul Manning (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.18 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (+6.44 EPA): (:13) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 88-D.Thomas for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DEN-88-D.Thomas, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs..

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W

Detroit Lions

Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L

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