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NFL · Week 8 · November 1, 2015 · 12 min read

Green Bay Packers vs. Denver Broncos: 2015 Week 8 Recap

Broncos defeat Packers 29–10 in Week 8

Paul Manning led Fantasy Impact as Broncos prevailed in a 10–29 Week 8 finish.

Green Bay Packers 10 6–1
Final 10–29
Denver Broncos 29 7–0 Winner
Winner
Denver Broncos
Final score
10–29
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 7–17 Denver Broncos
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
FantasyHQ MVP
Paul Manning
Game date
November 1, 2015

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Randall Cobb
    Randall Cobb 1 CAR · 10 YDS +0.6 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Rodgers 2 REC · 16 YDS +0.4 Fantasy Impact
  • E.Lacy 1 REC · 9 YDS +0.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Broncos

  • Paul Manning 21/33 · 340 YDS · 1 TD +13.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Drake Thomas
    Drake Thomas 8 REC · 168 YDS +11.2 Fantasy Impact
  • V.Green 3 REC · 61 YDS +5.1 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Denver Broncos
Final score
Denver Broncos 29–10 Green Bay Packers
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 7–17 Denver Broncos at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Paul Manning
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
Biggest EPA play
(5:32) (Shotgun) 22-C.Anderson up the middle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2015-11-01

Game summary

The Denver Broncos beat the Green Bay Packers 29–10 on 2015-11-01. Paul Manning posted a game-high +13.01 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Green Bay Packers0730010
Denver Broncos71075029

Scoring Map

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

GBGreen Bay Packers
DENDenver Broncos

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 4:43TD
    RHR. Hillman

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 1
    Score
    0-6

    (4:43) 23-R.Hillman up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 4:39XP
    Brandon McManus

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    0-7

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

  3. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 14:10TD
    RHR. Hillman

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    0-13

    (14:10) (Shotgun) 23-R.Hillman up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 14:02XP
    Brandon McManus

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    0-14

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

  5. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 7:51FG
    Brandon McManus

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 32
    Score
    0-17

    (7:51) 8-B.McManus 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

  6. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 3:02TD
    ELE. Lacy

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    6-17

    (3:02) (Shotgun) 27-E.Lacy up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 2:58XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 15
    Score
    7-17

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  8. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 9:13FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 39
    Score
    10-17

    (9:13) 2-M.Crosby 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  9. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 5:32TD
    Calvin Anderson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 28
    Score
    10-23

    (5:32) (Shotgun) 22-C.Anderson up the middle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 5:25XP
    Brandon McManus

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    10-24

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

  11. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 12:28FG
    Brandon McManus

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 6
    Score
    10-27

    (12:28) 8-B.McManus 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

  12. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 12:21Safety
    Aaron Rodgers

    Points+2

    Yard line
    DEN 87
    Score
    10-29

    (12:21) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 4 for -9 yards (94-D.Ware). FUMBLES (94-D.Ware) [94-D.Ware], touched at GB 3, recovered by GB-82-R.Rodgers at GB 0. 82-R.Rodgers tackled in End Zone, SAFETY (97-M.Jackson).

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Paul Manning · Denver Broncos · Passing · +13.01 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
  2. 2Drake ThomasDrake Thomas · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +11.24 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
  3. 3V. Green · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.12 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.71 EPA/play
  4. 4O. Daniels · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.38 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
  5. 5Calvin AndersonCalvin Anderson · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +3.96 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  6. 6Randall CobbRandall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +0.59 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
  7. 7R. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +0.44 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
  8. 8E. Lacy · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +0.34 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.17 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 (+13.01) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.

Paul Manning's top snap (-3.35 EPA): (10:02) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right intended for 12-A.Caldwell INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Randall at GB 29. 23-D.Randall to GB 29 for no gain (12-A.Caldwell).

Biggest single play (+3.36 EPA): Calvin Anderson — (5:32) (Shotgun) 22-C.Anderson up the middle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Aaron Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 34 dropbacks · 41.2% completion · -2.2% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.16 total EPA
  • Paul Manning (Denver Broncos) · 33 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +8.6% CPOE · +0.39 EPA/play · +13.01 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatGreen Bay PackersDenver Broncos
Offensive EPA/play-0.025+0.199
Offensive success rate40.3%46.3%
Pass EPA/play-0.063+0.394
Rush EPA/play-0.079+0.061
Defensive EPA/play-0.199+0.025
Defensive success rate53.7%59.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Denver Broncos held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs -0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Green Bay Packers: -0.03 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Denver Broncos: +0.20 EPA/play (92nd percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Denver Broncos: 9 drives, +16.33 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Green Bay Packers: 9 drives, -1.67 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Denver Broncos — R. Hillman (Q1 4:43)
  • Denver Broncos — R. Hillman (Q2 14:10)
  • Green Bay Packers — E. Lacy (Q2 3:02)
  • Calvin AndersonDenver Broncos — Calvin Anderson (Q3 5:32)

Field goals

  • Brandon McManusDenver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q2 7:51)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q3 9:13)
  • Brandon McManusDenver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q4 12:28)
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 GB 1 (Q1 4:43) — (4:43) 23-R.Hillman up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 4:39) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the GB 15 (Q2 14:10) — (14:10) (Shotgun) 23-R.Hillman up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 14:02) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the GB 32 (Q2 7:51) — (7:51) 8-B.McManus 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DEN 2 (Q2 3:02) — (3:02) (Shotgun) 27-E.Lacy up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 2:58) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DEN 39 (Q3 9:13) — (9:13) 2-M.Crosby 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the GB 28 (Q3 5:32) — (5:32) (Shotgun) 22-C.Anderson up the middle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 5:25) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 5–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the GB 6 (Q4 12:28) — (12:28) 8-B.McManus 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos registered a safety from the DEN 87 (Q4 12:21).

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Denver Broncos (Q3 8:18) — (8:18) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 88-D.Thomas to DEN 42 for 20 yards (23-D.Randall). [WPA +7.3% · EPA +2.71]
  • Denver Broncos (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 88-D.Thomas to GB 5 for 47 yards (29-C.Hayward). [WPA +6.5% · EPA +2.99]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 9:13) — (9:13) 2-M.Crosby 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. [WPA +6.4% · EPA +2.72]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 10:01) — (10:01) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep right to 18-R.Cobb. PENALTY on GB-75-B.Bulaga, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at DEN 33 - No Play. [WPA -5.6% · EPA -1.85]
  • Denver Broncos (Q3 5:32) — (5:32) (Shotgun) 22-C.Anderson up the middle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.4% · EPA +3.36]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Denver Broncos (Q3 5:32) — (5:32) (Shotgun) 22-C.Anderson up the middle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.4% · EPA +3.36]
  • Denver Broncos (Q4 10:02) — (10:02) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right intended for 12-A.Caldwell INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Randall at GB 29. 23-D.Randall to GB 29 for no gain (12-A.Caldwell). [WPA -1.1% · EPA -3.35]
  • Denver Broncos (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 88-D.Thomas to GB 5 for 47 yards (29-C.Hayward). [WPA +6.5% · EPA +2.99]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 9:13) — (9:13) 2-M.Crosby 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. [WPA +6.4% · EPA +2.72]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 4:43 · GB 1 · Score 0-6
    (4:43) 23-R.Hillman up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 4:39 · GB 15 · Score 0-7
    8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  3. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 14:10 · GB 15 · Score 0-13
    (14:10) (Shotgun) 23-R.Hillman up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 14:02 · GB 15 · Score 0-14
    8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  5. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 7:51 · GB 32 · Score 0-17
    (7:51) 8-B.McManus 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  6. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 3:02 · DEN 2 · Score 6-17
    (3:02) (Shotgun) 27-E.Lacy up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 2:58 · DEN 15 · Score 7-17
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  8. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 9:13 · DEN 39 · Score 10-17
    (9:13) 2-M.Crosby 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  9. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 5:32 · GB 28 · Score 10-23
    (5:32) (Shotgun) 22-C.Anderson up the middle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 5:25 · GB 15 · Score 10-24
    8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  11. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 12:28 · GB 6 · Score 10-27
    (12:28) 8-B.McManus 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  12. Denver Broncos Safety (+2) — Q4 12:21 · DEN 87 · Score 10-29
    (12:21) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 4 for -9 yards (94-D.Ware). FUMBLES (94-D.Ware) [94-D.Ware], touched at GB 3, recovered by GB-82-R.Rodgers at GB 0. 82-R.Rodgers tackled in End Zone, SAFETY (97-M.Jac

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 Green Bay Packers vs Denver Broncos on 2015-11-01?

The Denver Broncos beat the Green Bay Packers 29-10 in Week 8, 2015.

What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Denver Broncos?

Q1: Green Bay Packers 0, Denver Broncos 7; Q2: Green Bay Packers 7, Denver Broncos 10; Q3: Green Bay Packers 3, Denver Broncos 7; Q4: Green Bay Packers 0, Denver Broncos 5; Final: Green Bay Packers 10, Denver Broncos 29.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Denver Broncos?

Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Hillman (Q1 4:43) Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Hillman (Q2 14:10) Green Bay Packers touchdown — E. Lacy (Q2 3:02) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Anderson (Q3 5:32) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q2 7:51, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 9:13, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q4 12:28, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Denver Broncos?

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 41.2% completion, -2.2% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.16 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Denver Broncos), 63.6% completion, +8.6% CPOE, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +13.01 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Denver Broncos?

Paul Manning (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.01 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (-3.35 EPA): (10:02) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right intended for 12-A.Caldwell INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Randall at GB 29. 23-D.Randall to GB 29 for no gain (12-A.Caldwell)..

Season records after this game

Green Bay Packers

Entered 6-0 Now 6-1 L

Denver Broncos

Entered 6-0 Now 7-0 W

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