Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 45–10 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Denver Broncos 35–3 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- De. Thomas
- Top passer
- J. Rosen
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:13) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass short right intended for 14-J.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 25-C.H…
- Game date
- 2018-10-18
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the Arizona Cardinals 45–10 on 2018-10-18. De. Thomas posted a game-high +3.36 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Denver Broncos | 21 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 45 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DENDenver Broncos
(14:10) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass short left intended for 86-R.Seals-Jones INTERCEPTED by 51-T.Davis (95-D.Wolfe) at ARI 20. 51-T.Davis for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman. PENALTY on ARI-21-P.Peterson, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(8:45) 4-C.Keenum laterals to 10-E.Sanders. 10-E.Sanders pass deep right to 14-C.Sutton for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman.
(5:23) 4-P.Dawson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
(2:13) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass short right intended for 14-J.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris at DEN 47. 25-C.Harris for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman.
(14:51) 4-C.Keenum pass deep right to 10-E.Sanders for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman.
(:27) 68-E.Wilkinson reported in as eligible. 28-R.Freeman up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman.
(8:38) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
(3:40) 30-P.Lindsay left tackle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman.
(5:39) 8-B.McManus 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman.
ARIArizona CardinalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 14:10TD Tyler DavisPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 83
- Score
- 6-0
(14:10) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass short left intended for 86-R.Seals-Jones INTERCEPTED by 51-T.Davis (95-D.Wolfe) at ARI 20. 51-T.Davis for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 14:01XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 7-0
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman. PENALTY on ARI-21-P.Peterson, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 8:45TD ESEli SandersPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 28
- Score
- 13-0
(8:45) 4-C.Keenum laterals to 10-E.Sanders. 10-E.Sanders pass deep right to 14-C.Sutton for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 8:38XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 14-0
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 5:23FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 25
- Score
- 14-3
(5:23) 4-P.Dawson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 2:13TD Christian HarrisPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 54
- Score
- 20-3
(2:13) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass short right intended for 14-J.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris at DEN 47. 25-C.Harris for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 2:02XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 21-3
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 14:51TD ESEli SandersPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 64
- Score
- 27-3
(14:51) 4-C.Keenum pass deep right to 10-E.Sanders for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 14:40XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 28-3
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:27TD Royce FreemanPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 1
- Score
- 34-3
(:27) 68-E.Wilkinson reported in as eligible. 28-R.Freeman up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:21XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 35-3
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 8:38TD LFL. FitzgeraldPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 4
- Score
- 35-9
(8:38) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 8:33XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 35-10
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 3:40TD PLP. LindsayPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 28
- Score
- 41-10
(3:40) 30-P.Lindsay left tackle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 3:32XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 42-10
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 5:39FG Brandon McManusPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 23
- Score
- 45-10
(5:39) 8-B.McManus 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1De. Thomas · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.36 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 2
Dyontae Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.01 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play - 3Eli Sanders · Denver Broncos · Passing · +2.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.56 EPA/play
- 4L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.38 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 5
Case Keenum · Denver Broncos · Passing · +1.65 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play - 6Eli Sanders · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.45 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 7
Cameron Sutton · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.34 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play - 8P. Lindsay · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.18 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
De. Thomas — DEN · Receiving
De. Thomas posted the highest total EPA (+3.36) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.56 EPA per play.
De. Thomas's top snap (+1.80 EPA): (11:02) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass short right to 88-De.Thomas to DEN 37 for 10 yards (57-J.Bynes) [44-M.Golden].
Biggest single play (-9.30 EPA): J. Rosen — (2:13) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass short right intended for 14-J.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris at DEN 47. 25-C.Harris for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J. Rosen led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Rosen (Arizona Cardinals) · 46 dropbacks · 45.7% completion · -10.2% CPOE · -0.81 EPA/play · -37.04 total EPA
- Case Keenum (Denver Broncos) · 27 dropbacks · 51.9% completion · +9.8% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +1.65 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.063 | -0.553 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.5% | 32.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.150 | -0.805 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.059 | -0.274 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.553 | +0.063 |
| Defensive success rate | 67.1% | 60.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.55), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: -0.06 EPA/play (36th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.55 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 15 drives, -47.03 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Denver Broncos: 15 drives, -4.77 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — Tyler Davis
- Denver Broncos — Eli Sanders (Eli Sanders pass)
- Denver Broncos — Christian Harris
- Denver Broncos — Eli Sanders (Case Keenum pass)
- Denver Broncos — Royce Freeman
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (J. Rosen pass)
- Denver Broncos — P. Lindsay
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — P. Dawson
- Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 21–3. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 83 (Q1 14:10); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 14:01); Denver Broncos found the end zone from the ARI 28 (Q1 8:45) — (8:45) 4-C.Keenum laterals to 10-E.Sanders. 10-E.Sanders pass deep right to 14-C.Sutton for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 8:38) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the DEN 25 (Q1 5:23) — (5:23) 4-P.Dawson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 54 (Q1 2:13); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 2:02) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 14–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the ARI 64 (Q2 14:51) — (14:51) 4-C.Keenum pass deep right to 10-E.Sanders for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 14:40) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q2 0:27) — (:27) 68-E.Wilkinson reported in as eligible. 28-R.Freeman up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 0:21) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the DEN 4 (Q3 8:38) — (8:38) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q3 8:33) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the ARI 28 (Q3 3:40) — (3:40) 30-P.Lindsay left tackle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 3:32) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the ARI 23 (Q4 5:39) — (5:39) 8-B.McManus 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 14:10) — (14:10) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass short left intended for 86-R.Seals-Jones INTERCEPTED by 51-T.Davis (95-D.Wolfe) at ARI 20. 51-T.Davis for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 2:13) — (2:13) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass short right intended for 14-J.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris at DEN 47. 25-C.Harris for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 11:02) — (11:02) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass short right to 88-De.Thomas to DEN 37 for 10 yards (57-J.Bynes) [44-M.Golden].
- Denver Broncos (Q1 12:19) — (12:19) 28-R.Freeman up the middle to DEN 25 for 2 yards (43-H.Reddick).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 12:34) — (12:34) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass incomplete deep right to 86-R.Seals-Jones [95-D.Wolfe].
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 2:13) — (2:13) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass short right intended for 14-J.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris at DEN 47. 25-C.Harris for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 14:10) — (14:10) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass short left intended for 86-R.Seals-Jones INTERCEPTED by 51-T.Davis (95-D.Wolfe) at ARI 20. 51-T.Davis for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 7:56) — (7:56) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen sacked at ARI 25 for -7 yards (58-V.Miller). FUMBLES (58-V.Miller), touched at ARI 23, RECOVERED by DEN-58-V.Miller at ARI 15. 58-V.Miller to ARI 12 for 3 yards (29-C.Edmond
- Denver Broncos (Q2 14:51) — (14:51) 4-C.Keenum pass deep right to 10-E.Sanders for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 14:10 · DEN 83 · Score 6-0
(14:10) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass short left intended for 86-R.Seals-Jones INTERCEPTED by 51-T.Davis (95-D.Wolfe) at ARI 20. 51-T.Davis for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 14:01 · ARI 15 · Score 7-0
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman. PENALTY on ARI-21-P.Peterson, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 8:45 · ARI 28 · Score 13-0
(8:45) 4-C.Keenum laterals to 10-E.Sanders. 10-E.Sanders pass deep right to 14-C.Sutton for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 8:38 · ARI 15 · Score 14-0
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 5:23 · DEN 25 · Score 14-3
(5:23) 4-P.Dawson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 2:13 · DEN 54 · Score 20-3
(2:13) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass short right intended for 14-J.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris at DEN 47. 25-C.Harris for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 2:02 · ARI 15 · Score 21-3
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 14:51 · ARI 64 · Score 27-3
(14:51) 4-C.Keenum pass deep right to 10-E.Sanders for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 14:40 · ARI 15 · Score 28-3
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 0:27 · ARI 1 · Score 34-3
(:27) 68-E.Wilkinson reported in as eligible. 28-R.Freeman up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 0:21 · ARI 15 · Score 35-3
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 8:38 · DEN 4 · Score 35-9
(8:38) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 8:33 · DEN 15 · Score 35-10
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 3:40 · ARI 28 · Score 41-10
(3:40) 30-P.Lindsay left tackle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 3:32 · ARI 15 · Score 42-10
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 5:39 · ARI 23 · Score 45-10
(5:39) 8-B.McManus 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman.
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.
- De. Thomas (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. Rosen (ARI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Case Keenum (DEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Arizona Cardinals on 2018-10-18?
The Denver Broncos beat the Arizona Cardinals 45-10 in Week 7, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: Denver Broncos 21, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q2: Denver Broncos 14, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q3: Denver Broncos 7, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q4: Denver Broncos 3, Arizona Cardinals 0; Final: Denver Broncos 45, Arizona Cardinals 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Arizona Cardinals?
Denver Broncos touchdown — T. Davis (Q1 14:10) Denver Broncos touchdown — E. Sanders (E. Sanders pass) (Q1 8:45) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Harris (Q1 2:13) Denver Broncos touchdown — E. Sanders (C. Keenum pass) (Q2 14:51) Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Freeman (Q2 0:27) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (J. Rosen pass) (Q3 8:38) Denver Broncos touchdown — P. Lindsay (Q3 3:40) Arizona Cardinals field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 5:23, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q4 5:39, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Arizona Cardinals?
J. Rosen (Arizona Cardinals), 45.7% completion, -10.2% CPOE, -0.81 EPA per dropback, -37.04 total passing EPA. Case Keenum (Denver Broncos), 51.9% completion, +9.8% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +1.65 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Arizona Cardinals?
De. Thomas (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.36 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+1.80 EPA): (11:02) (Shotgun) 4-C.Keenum pass short right to 88-De.Thomas to DEN 37 for 10 yards (57-J.Bynes) [44-M.Golden]..
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 1-5 Now 1-6 L
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