Broncos 16–26 Bills: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 2017

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Buffalo Bills?

T. Siemian (Denver Broncos), 48.0% completion, +0.9% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -3.19 total passing EPA. T. Taylor (Buffalo Bills), 58.8% completion, +10.2% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +4.48 total passing EPA.

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

J. Matthews (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.14 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+2.70 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass short left to 87-J.Matthews pushed ob at DEN 42 for 28 yards (26-D.Stewart). Caught at BUF 35, crossing from middle..

Quick answer

Winner: Buffalo Bills
Final score: Buffalo Bills 26–16 Denver Broncos
Halftime: Tied 13–13 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jordan Matthews
Top passer: Trevor Siemian
Biggest EPA play: (10:55) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short right intended for 16-B.Fowler INTERCEPTED by 27…
Game date: 2017-09-24

Game summary

The Buffalo Bills beat the Denver Broncos 26–16 on 2017-09-24. Jordan Matthews posted a game-high +5.14 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 23 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Denver Broncos	3	10	3	0	0	16
Buffalo Bills	0	13	7	6	0	26

Scoring Map

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

DENDenver Broncos

+1DEN 15

BUF 12

+3DEN 31

+3DEN 37

+3BUF 10

+1DEN 15

+3DEN 34

BUFBuffalo Bills

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DENDenver Broncos
Q1 0:53FG
Brandon McManus
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 20
Score
3-0
(:53) 8-B.McManus 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 11:45TD
AHA. Holmes
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
3-6
(11:45) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass short right to 18-A.Holmes for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 9 yds. into end zone, after deflecting off hands of Z.Jones at goal line.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 11:41XP
SHS. Hauschka
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
3-7
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 10:33TD
JCJ. Charles
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 12
Score
9-7
(10:33) (Shotgun) 28-J.Charles up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 10:26XP
Brandon McManus
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 15
Score
10-7
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 2:56FG
SHS. Hauschka
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 31
Score
10-10
(2:56) 4-S.Hauschka 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:46FG
Brandon McManus
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 17
Score
13-10
(:46) 8-B.McManus 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:06FG
SHS. Hauschka
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 37
Score
13-13
(:06) 4-S.Hauschka 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 7:49FG
Brandon McManus
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 10
Score
16-13
(7:49) 8-B.McManus 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 6:25TD
CCC. Clay
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 6
Score
16-19
(6:25) 5-T.Taylor pass short middle to 85-C.Clay for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 6:20XP
SHS. Hauschka
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
16-20
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 13:56FG
SHS. Hauschka
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 34
Score
16-23
(13:56) 4-S.Hauschka 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 3:18FG
SHS. Hauschka
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 9
Score
16-26
(3:18) 4-S.Hauschka 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jordan Matthews · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +5.14 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
2Drake Thomas · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.97 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
3Tyrod Taylor · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +4.48 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
4J. Charles · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +3.88 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
5A. Holmes · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.40 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
6N. O'Leary · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.95 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.95 EPA/play
7L. McCoy · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.51 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
8C. Clay · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.44 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.24 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

Jordan Matthews — BUF · Receiving

Jordan Matthews posted the highest total EPA (+5.14) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.03 EPA per play.

Jordan Matthews's top snap (+2.70 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass short left to 87-J.Matthews pushed ob at DEN 42 for 28 yards (26-D.Stewart). Caught at BUF 35, crossing from middle.

Biggest single play (-6.35 EPA): Trevor Siemian — (10:55) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short right intended for 16-B.Fowler INTERCEPTED by 27-T.White [54-E.Yarbrough] at BUF 24. 27-T.White to BUF 38 for 14 yards (75-M.Watson). Receiver underthrown, al

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) · 50 dropbacks · 48.0% completion · +0.9% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -3.19 total EPA
Tyrod Taylor (Buffalo Bills) · 34 dropbacks · 58.8% completion · +10.2% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +4.48 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Denver Broncos	Buffalo Bills
Offensive EPA/play	-0.110	+0.003
Offensive success rate	36.3%	37.2%
Pass EPA/play	-0.064	+0.132
Rush EPA/play	-0.041	-0.306
Defensive EPA/play	-0.003	+0.110
Defensive success rate	62.8%	63.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Buffalo Bills held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.00 vs -0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Denver Broncos: -0.11 EPA/play (30th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
Buffalo Bills: +0.00 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)

Buffalo Bills: 12 drives, +0.29 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Denver Broncos: 12 drives, -10.04 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Buffalo Bills — A. Holmes (Tyrod Taylor pass) (Q2 11:45)
Denver Broncos — J. Charles (Q2 10:33)
Buffalo Bills — C. Clay (Tyrod Taylor pass) (Q3 6:25)

Field goals

Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q1 0:53)
Buffalo Bills — S. Hauschka (Q2 2:56)
Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q2 0:46)
Buffalo Bills — S. Hauschka (Q2 0:06)
Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q3 7:49)
Buffalo Bills — S. Hauschka (Q4 13:56)
Buffalo Bills — S. Hauschka (Q4 3:18)

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 BUF 20 (Q1 0:53) — (:53) 8-B.McManus 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..

The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 13–10. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the DEN 2 (Q2 11:45); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 11:41) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the BUF 12 (Q2 10:33) — (10:33) (Shotgun) 28-J.Charles up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q2 10:26) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the DEN 31 (Q2 2:56) — (2:56) 4-S.Hauschka 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the BUF 17 (Q2 0:46) — (:46) 8-B.McManus 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the DEN 37 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 4-S.Hauschka 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt..

The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the BUF 10 (Q3 7:49) — (7:49) 8-B.McManus 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the DEN 6 (Q3 6:25) — (6:25) 5-T.Taylor pass short middle to 85-C.Clay for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q3 6:20) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt..

The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 6–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the DEN 34 (Q4 13:56) — (13:56) 4-S.Hauschka 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the DEN 9 (Q4 3:18) — (3:18) 4-S.Hauschka 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Denver Broncos (Q4 10:55) — (10:55) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short right intended for 16-B.Fowler INTERCEPTED by 27-T.White [54-E.Yarbrough] at BUF 24. 27-T.White to BUF 38 for 14 yards (75-M.Watson). Receiver underthrown, al [WPA -18.4% · EPA -6.35]
Denver Broncos (Q2 10:59) — (10:59) (Shotgun) 22-C.Anderson up the middle pushed ob at BUF 40 for 32 yards (23-M.Hyde). PENALTY on BUF-23-M.Hyde, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at BUF 40. [WPA +12.0% · EPA +3.26]
Denver Broncos (Q2) — End of half - 2.34 pm [WPA -11.9% · EPA -2.91]
Buffalo Bills (Q3 7:40) — (7:40) 5-T.Taylor pass deep left to 84-N.O'Leary ran ob at DEN 38 for 31 yards. Caught along sideline at DEN 38. [WPA +10.8% · EPA +1.95]
Buffalo Bills (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass short left to 87-J.Matthews pushed ob at DEN 42 for 28 yards (26-D.Stewart). Caught at BUF 35, crossing from middle. [WPA +9.7% · EPA +2.70]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Denver Broncos (Q4 10:55) — (10:55) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short right intended for 16-B.Fowler INTERCEPTED by 27-T.White [54-E.Yarbrough] at BUF 24. 27-T.White to BUF 38 for 14 yards (75-M.Watson). Receiver underthrown, al [WPA -18.4% · EPA -6.35]
Denver Broncos (Q2 10:59) — (10:59) (Shotgun) 22-C.Anderson up the middle pushed ob at BUF 40 for 32 yards (23-M.Hyde). PENALTY on BUF-23-M.Hyde, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at BUF 40. [WPA +12.0% · EPA +3.26]
Denver Broncos (Q2) — End of half - 2.34 pm [WPA -11.9% · EPA -2.91]
Denver Broncos (Q3 0:33) — (:33) (Punt formation) 33-D.Henderson right guard to DEN 32 for 1 yard (44-D.Lacey). Direct snap to D.Henderson. [WPA -5.0% · EPA -2.80]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 0:53 · BUF 20 · Score 3-0
(:53) 8-B.McManus 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 11:45 · DEN 2 · Score 3-6
(11:45) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass short right to 18-A.Holmes for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 9 yds. into end zone, after deflecting off hands of Z.Jones at goal line.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 11:41 · DEN 15 · Score 3-7
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 10:33 · BUF 12 · Score 9-7
(10:33) (Shotgun) 28-J.Charles up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 10:26 · BUF 15 · Score 10-7
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 2:56 · DEN 31 · Score 10-10
(2:56) 4-S.Hauschka 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 0:46 · BUF 17 · Score 13-10
(:46) 8-B.McManus 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · DEN 37 · Score 13-13
(:06) 4-S.Hauschka 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 7:49 · BUF 10 · Score 16-13
(7:49) 8-B.McManus 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 6:25 · DEN 6 · Score 16-19
(6:25) 5-T.Taylor pass short middle to 85-C.Clay for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 6:20 · DEN 15 · Score 16-20
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 13:56 · DEN 34 · Score 16-23
(13:56) 4-S.Hauschka 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 3:18 · DEN 9 · Score 16-26
(3:18) 4-S.Hauschka 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.

Key takeaways

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

Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Jordan Matthews (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Tyrod Taylor (BUF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs Buffalo Bills on 2017-09-24?

The Buffalo Bills beat the Denver Broncos 26-16 in Week 3, 2017.

What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Buffalo Bills?

Q1: Denver Broncos 3, Buffalo Bills 0; Q2: Denver Broncos 10, Buffalo Bills 13; Q3: Denver Broncos 3, Buffalo Bills 7; Q4: Denver Broncos 0, Buffalo Bills 6; Final: Denver Broncos 16, Buffalo Bills 26.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Buffalo Bills?

Buffalo Bills touchdown — A. Holmes (T. Taylor pass) (Q2 11:45) Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Charles (Q2 10:33) Buffalo Bills touchdown — C. Clay (T. Taylor pass) (Q3 6:25) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q1 0:53, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — S. Hauschka (Q2 2:56, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q2 0:46, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — S. Hauschka (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q3 7:49, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — S. Hauschka (Q4 13:56, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — S. Hauschka (Q4 3:18, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Buffalo Bills?

Trevor Siemian (Denver Broncos), 48.0% completion, +0.9% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -3.19 total passing EPA. Tyrod Taylor (Buffalo Bills), 58.8% completion, +10.2% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +4.48 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Buffalo Bills?

Jordan Matthews (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.14 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+2.70 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass short left to 87-J.Matthews pushed ob at DEN 42 for 28 yards (26-D.Stewart). Caught at BUF 35, crossing from middle..

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L

Buffalo Bills

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W

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