Broncos 11–27 Commanders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 16, 2017

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

K. Cousins (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.94 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (-5.08 EPA): (9:36) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle intended for 18-J.Doctson INTERCEPTED by 34-W.Parks at DEN -8. Touchback..

Quick answer

Winner: Washington Commanders
Final score: Washington Commanders 27–11 Denver Broncos
Halftime: Denver Broncos 3–10 Washington Commanders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Kirk Cousins
Top passer: B. Osweiler
Biggest EPA play: (9:36) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle intended for 18-J.Doctson INTERCEPTED by 34-…
Game date: 2017-12-24

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the Denver Broncos 27–11 on 2017-12-24. Kirk Cousins posted a game-high +10.94 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 22 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Denver Broncos	3	0	0	8	0	11
Washington Commanders	0	10	3	14	0	27

Scoring Map

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

DENDenver Broncos

+3WAS 13

+3DEN 8

+3DEN 11

DEN 48

DEN 31

WAS 5

+2WAS 2

WASWashington Commanders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DENDenver Broncos
Q1 2:10FG
Brandon McManus
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 13
Score
3-0
(2:10) 8-B.McManus 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 6:19FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 8
Score
3-3
(6:19) 3-D.Hopkins 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 2:13TD
Jamison Crowder
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
3-9
(2:13) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 80-J.Crowder for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 2:07XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
3-10
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 3:35FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 11
Score
3-13
(3:35) 3-D.Hopkins 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 12:15TD
JDJ. Doctson
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 48
Score
3-19
(12:15) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 18-J.Doctson for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 12:07XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
3-20
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 4:29TD
VDV. Davis
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 31
Score
3-26
(4:29) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 85-V.Davis for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN [48-S.Barrett].
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 4:21XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
3-27
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 1:22TD
Calvin Anderson
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 5
Score
9-27
(1:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 22-C.Anderson right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 1:18Safety
BOB. Osweiler
Points+2
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
11-27
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-B.Osweiler pass to 22-C.Anderson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Kirk Cousins · Washington Commanders · Passing · +10.94 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
2V. Davis · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.66 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.89 EPA/play
3Jamison Crowder · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.90 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
4D. Booker · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +3.43 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
5Richie Grant · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.35 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
6Calvin Anderson · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +2.10 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
7B. Quick · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.53 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
8A. Janovich · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.45 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.72 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

Kirk Cousins — WAS · Passing

Kirk Cousins posted the highest total EPA (+10.94) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.27 EPA per play.

Kirk Cousins's top snap (-5.08 EPA): (9:36) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle intended for 18-J.Doctson INTERCEPTED by 34-W.Parks at DEN -8. Touchback.

Quarterback report card

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

B. Osweiler (Denver Broncos) · 47 dropbacks · 46.8% completion · -9.4% CPOE · -0.46 EPA/play · -21.72 total EPA
Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) · 40 dropbacks · 47.5% completion · -6.2% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +10.94 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Denver Broncos	Washington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play	-0.220	-0.018
Offensive success rate	34.1%	39.8%
Pass EPA/play	-0.462	+0.274
Rush EPA/play	+0.182	-0.476
Defensive EPA/play	+0.018	+0.220
Defensive success rate	60.2%	65.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Washington Commanders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.22), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Denver Broncos: -0.22 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
Washington Commanders: -0.02 EPA/play (52nd percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)

Denver Broncos: 13 drives, -19.34 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 13 drives, -1.48 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Washington Commanders — Jamison Crowder (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q2 2:13)
Washington Commanders — J. Doctson (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q4 12:15)
Washington Commanders — V. Davis (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q4 4:29)
Denver Broncos — Calvin Anderson (Q4 1:22)

Field goals

Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q1 2:10)
Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q2 6:19)
Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q3 3:35)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the WAS 13 (Q1 2:10) — (2:10) 8-B.McManus 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DEN 8 (Q2 6:19) — (6:19) 3-D.Hopkins 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DEN 15 (Q2 2:13) — (2:13) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 80-J.Crowder for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 2:07) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DEN 11 (Q3 3:35) — (3:35) 3-D.Hopkins 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–8. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DEN 48 (Q4 12:15) — (12:15) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 18-J.Doctson for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q4 12:07) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DEN 31 (Q4 4:29) — (4:29) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 85-V.Davis for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN [48-S.Barrett].; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q4 4:21) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the WAS 5 (Q4 1:22) — (1:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 22-C.Anderson right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos registered a safety from the WAS 2 (Q4 1:18) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-B.Osweiler pass to 22-C.Anderson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Denver Broncos (Q2 4:41) — (4:41) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler sacked at DEN 34 for -7 yards (94-P.Smith). FUMBLES (94-P.Smith), RECOVERED by WAS-56-Z.Vigil at DEN 38. 56-Z.Vigil to DEN 38 for no gain (61-M.Paradis). [WPA -11.8% · EPA -4.40]
Washington Commanders (Q3 9:36) — (9:36) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle intended for 18-J.Doctson INTERCEPTED by 34-W.Parks at DEN -8. Touchback. [WPA -10.1% · EPA -5.08]
Washington Commanders (Q2 9:42) — (9:42) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 14-R.Grant to DEN 28 for 32 yards (26-D.Stewart). [WPA +8.8% · EPA +1.91]
Denver Broncos (Q2 1:36) — (1:36) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short middle intended for 88-D.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 36-D.Swearinger [91-R.Kerrigan] at WAS 28. 36-D.Swearinger to WAS 28 for no gain (86-A.Traylor). 36 - Swearinge [WPA -7.9% · EPA -3.78]
Washington Commanders (Q2 2:13) — (2:13) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 80-J.Crowder for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.6% · EPA +2.76]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Washington Commanders (Q3 9:36) — (9:36) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle intended for 18-J.Doctson INTERCEPTED by 34-W.Parks at DEN -8. Touchback. [WPA -10.1% · EPA -5.08]
Washington Commanders (Q4 4:29) — (4:29) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 85-V.Davis for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN [48-S.Barrett]. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +4.89]
Denver Broncos (Q4 4:47) — (4:47) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass incomplete short middle to 23-D.Booker (22-D.Everett). Washington challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass sho [WPA -0.2% · EPA -4.49]
Denver Broncos (Q2 4:41) — (4:41) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler sacked at DEN 34 for -7 yards (94-P.Smith). FUMBLES (94-P.Smith), RECOVERED by WAS-56-Z.Vigil at DEN 38. 56-Z.Vigil to DEN 38 for no gain (61-M.Paradis). [WPA -11.8% · EPA -4.40]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 2:10 · WAS 13 · Score 3-0
(2:10) 8-B.McManus 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 6:19 · DEN 8 · Score 3-3
(6:19) 3-D.Hopkins 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 2:13 · DEN 15 · Score 3-9
(2:13) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 80-J.Crowder for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 2:07 · DEN 15 · Score 3-10
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 3:35 · DEN 11 · Score 3-13
(3:35) 3-D.Hopkins 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 12:15 · DEN 48 · Score 3-19
(12:15) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 18-J.Doctson for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 12:07 · DEN 15 · Score 3-20
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 4:29 · DEN 31 · Score 3-26
(4:29) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 85-V.Davis for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN [48-S.Barrett].
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 4:21 · DEN 15 · Score 3-27
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 1:22 · WAS 5 · Score 9-27
(1:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 22-C.Anderson right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos Safety (+2) — Q4 1:18 · WAS 2 · Score 11-27
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-B.Osweiler pass to 22-C.Anderson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Key takeaways

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

Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
B. Osweiler (DEN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Kirk Cousins (WAS) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs Washington Commanders on 2017-12-24?

The Washington Commanders beat the Denver Broncos 27-11 in Week 16, 2017.

What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Washington Commanders?

Q1: Denver Broncos 3, Washington Commanders 0; Q2: Denver Broncos 0, Washington Commanders 10; Q3: Denver Broncos 0, Washington Commanders 3; Q4: Denver Broncos 8, Washington Commanders 14; Final: Denver Broncos 11, Washington Commanders 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Washington Commanders?

Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Crowder (K. Cousins pass) (Q2 2:13) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Doctson (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 12:15) Washington Commanders touchdown — V. Davis (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 4:29) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Anderson (Q4 1:22) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q1 2:10, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 6:19, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q3 3:35, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Washington Commanders?

B. Osweiler (Denver Broncos), 46.8% completion, -9.4% CPOE, -0.46 EPA per dropback, -21.72 total passing EPA. Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders), 47.5% completion, -6.2% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +10.94 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Washington Commanders?

Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.94 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (-5.08 EPA): (9:36) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle intended for 18-J.Doctson INTERCEPTED by 34-W.Parks at DEN -8. Touchback..

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 5-9 Now 5-10 L

Washington Commanders

Entered 6-8 Now 7-8 W

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