Patriots 16–3 Broncos: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 15, 2016

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

T. Siemian (Denver Broncos), 55.6% completion, -0.5% CPOE, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -16.37 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 45.7% completion, -12.2% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.30 total passing EPA.

Quick answer

Winner: New England Patriots
Final score: New England Patriots 16–3 Denver Broncos
Halftime: New England Patriots 10–3 Denver Broncos at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: J. Edelman
Top passer: Trevor Siemian
Biggest EPA play: (15:00) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short left intended for 10-E.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 26…
Game date: 2016-12-18

Game summary

The New England Patriots beat the Denver Broncos 16–3 on 2016-12-18. J. Edelman posted a game-high +4.96 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 7 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
New England Patriots	3	7	3	3	0	16
Denver Broncos	3	0	0	0	0	3

Scoring Map

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

NENew England Patriots

+3DEN 27

+3NE 15

DEN 1

+1DEN 15

+3DEN 22

+3DEN 3

DENDenver Broncos

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

NENew England Patriots
Q1 12:32FG
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 27
Score
3-0
(12:32) 3-S.Gostkowski 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
DENDenver Broncos
Q1 7:02FG
Brandon McManus
Points+3
Yard line
NE 15
Score
3-3
(7:02) 8-B.McManus 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-T.Gafford, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
NENew England Patriots
Q2 11:05TD
LBL. Blount
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 1
Score
9-3
(11:05) 29-L.Blount up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
NENew England Patriots
Q2 11:01XP
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
10-3
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
NENew England Patriots
Q3 5:32FG
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 22
Score
13-3
(5:32) 3-S.Gostkowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
NENew England Patriots
Q4 8:19FG
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 3
Score
16-3
(8:19) 3-S.Gostkowski 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1J. Edelman · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.96 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
2Damien Lewis · New England Patriots · Rushing · +2.75 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
3Jawaan Taylor · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.43 EPA/play
4J. Heuerman · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.09 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
5J. Develin · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.42 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
6Max Mitchell · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.20 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
7T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +0.30 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.01 EPA/play
8V. Green · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.08 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.04 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

J. Edelman — NE · Receiving

J. Edelman posted the highest total EPA (+4.96) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.

J. Edelman's top snap (+2.28 EPA): (7:29) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 11-J.Edelman to DEN 28 for 17 yards (34-W.Parks).

Biggest single play (-6.94 EPA): Trevor Siemian — (15:00) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short left intended for 10-E.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 26-L.Ryan at NE 8. 26-L.Ryan to DEN 46 for 46 yards (88-D.Thomas).

Quarterback report card

Trevor Siemian led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Trevor Siemian (Denver Broncos) · 45 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · -0.5% CPOE · -0.36 EPA/play · -16.37 total EPA
T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 35 dropbacks · 45.7% completion · -12.2% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.30 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	New England Patriots	Denver Broncos
Offensive EPA/play	+0.013	-0.221
Offensive success rate	43.8%	42.3%
Pass EPA/play	+0.009	-0.364
Rush EPA/play	-0.161	-0.253
Defensive EPA/play	+0.221	-0.013
Defensive success rate	57.7%	56.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.22), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

New England Patriots: +0.01 EPA/play (53rd percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
Denver Broncos: -0.22 EPA/play (8th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)

Denver Broncos: 12 drives, -17.23 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
New England Patriots: 13 drives, +1.16 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 — L. Blount (Q2 11:05)

Field goals

New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski (Q1 12:32)
Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q1 7:02)
New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski (Q3 5:32)
New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski (Q4 8:19)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the DEN 27 (Q1 12:32) — (12:32) 3-S.Gostkowski 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the NE 15 (Q1 7:02) — (7:02) 8-B.McManus 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-T.Gafford, Holder-9-R.Dixon..

The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q2 11:05) — (11:05) 29-L.Blount up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 11:01) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..

The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 3–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the DEN 22 (Q3 5:32) — (5:32) 3-S.Gostkowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..

The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 3–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the DEN 3 (Q4 8:19) — (8:19) 3-S.Gostkowski 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Denver Broncos (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short left intended for 10-E.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 26-L.Ryan at NE 8. 26-L.Ryan to DEN 46 for 46 yards (88-D.Thomas). [WPA -18.7% · EPA -6.94]
New England Patriots (Q1 13:30) — (13:30) 6-R.Allen punts 36 yards to DEN 33, Center-49-J.Cardona. 11-J.Norwood MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by NE-31-J.Jones at DEN 31. 31-J.Jones to DEN 31 for no gain (11-J.Norwood). [WPA +16.0% · EPA +5.28]
New England Patriots (Q2 14:05) — (14:05) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 11-J.Edelman pushed ob at DEN 33 for 17 yards (52-C.Nelson). [WPA +8.3% · EPA +2.08]
Denver Broncos (Q4 11:34) — (11:34) 13-T.Siemian sacked at DEN 7 for -14 yards (90-M.Brown). [WPA -7.6% · EPA -3.17]
Denver Broncos (Q2 7:10) — (7:10) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short left to 87-J.Taylor pushed ob at NE 33 for 15 yards (25-E.Rowe). [WPA +7.5% · EPA +2.43]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Denver Broncos (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short left intended for 10-E.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 26-L.Ryan at NE 8. 26-L.Ryan to DEN 46 for 46 yards (88-D.Thomas). [WPA -18.7% · EPA -6.94]
New England Patriots (Q1 13:30) — (13:30) 6-R.Allen punts 36 yards to DEN 33, Center-49-J.Cardona. 11-J.Norwood MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by NE-31-J.Jones at DEN 31. 31-J.Jones to DEN 31 for no gain (11-J.Norwood). [WPA +16.0% · EPA +5.28]
Denver Broncos (Q4 6:04) — (6:04) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass incomplete short right to 88-D.Thomas (32-D.McCourty). [WPA -3.3% · EPA -3.19]
Denver Broncos (Q4 11:34) — (11:34) 13-T.Siemian sacked at DEN 7 for -14 yards (90-M.Brown). [WPA -7.6% · EPA -3.17]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 12:32 · DEN 27 · Score 3-0
(12:32) 3-S.Gostkowski 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 7:02 · NE 15 · Score 3-3
(7:02) 8-B.McManus 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-T.Gafford, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 11:05 · DEN 1 · Score 9-3
(11:05) 29-L.Blount up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 11:01 · DEN 15 · Score 10-3
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 5:32 · DEN 22 · Score 13-3
(5:32) 3-S.Gostkowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 8:19 · DEN 3 · Score 16-3
(8:19) 3-S.Gostkowski 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
J. Edelman (New England Patriots) 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 2016-12-18?

The New England Patriots beat the Denver Broncos 16-3 in Week 15, 2016.

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

Q1: New England Patriots 3, Denver Broncos 3; Q2: New England Patriots 7, Denver Broncos 0; Q3: New England Patriots 3, Denver Broncos 0; Q4: New England Patriots 3, Denver Broncos 0; Final: New England Patriots 16, Denver Broncos 3.

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

New England Patriots touchdown — L. Blount (Q2 11:05) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q1 12:32, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q1 7:02, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q3 5:32, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q4 8:19, 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?

Trevor Siemian (Denver Broncos), 55.6% completion, -0.5% CPOE, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -16.37 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 45.7% completion, -12.2% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.30 total passing EPA.

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

J. Edelman (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.96 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+2.28 EPA): (7:29) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 11-J.Edelman to DEN 28 for 17 yards (34-W.Parks)..

Season records after this game

New England Patriots

Entered 11-2 Now 12-2 W

Denver Broncos

Entered 8-5 Now 8-6 L

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