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NFL · Week 14 · December 13, 2020 · 12 min read

Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers: 2020 Week 14 Recap

Broncos defeat Panthers 32–27 in Week 14

Drew Lock led Fantasy Impact as Broncos prevailed in a 32–27 Week 14 finish.

Denver Broncos 32 5–8 Winner
Final 32–27
Carolina Panthers 27 4–9
Winner
Denver Broncos
Final score
32–27
Halftime
Denver Broncos 13–7 Carolina Panthers
Top passer
Teddy Bridgewater
FantasyHQ MVP
Drew Lock
Game date
December 13, 2020

Top fantasy performers · Broncos

  • Drew Lock
    Drew Lock 21/33 · 279 YDS · 5 TD +12.7 Fantasy Impact
  • KJ Hamler
    KJ Hamler 2 REC · 86 YDS · 2 TD +8.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Troy Fumagalli
    Troy Fumagalli 4 REC · 53 YDS · 1 TD +6.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Panthers

  • P.Cooper 3 REC · 52 YDS +3.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Teddy Bridgewater
    Teddy Bridgewater 1 CAR · 7 YDS · 1 TD +2.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Ryder Anderson
    Ryder Anderson 8 REC · 84 YDS +1.7 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Denver Broncos
Final score
Denver Broncos 32–27 Carolina Panthers
Halftime
Denver Broncos 13–7 Carolina Panthers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Drew Lock
Top passer
Teddy Bridgewater
Biggest EPA play
(6:34) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock sacked at CAR 41 for -9 yards (21-J.Chinn). FUMBLES (21-J.Chinn)…
Game date
2020-12-13

Game summary

The Denver Broncos beat the Carolina Panthers 32–27 on 2020-12-13. Drew Lock posted a game-high +12.73 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Denver Broncos67127032
Carolina Panthers07317027

Scoring Map

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

DENDenver Broncos
CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 10:39TD
    DSD. Spencer

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 73
    Score
    6-0

    (10:39) 3-J.Charlton punts 56 yards to DEN 17, Center-44-J.Jansen. 11-D.Spencer for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 6:18TD
    Michael Davis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 3
    Score
    6-6

    (6:18) (Shotgun) 28-M.Davis up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 6:15XP
    Joey Slye

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 15
    Score
    6-7

    4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.

  4. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 1:38TD
    Nick Vannett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    12-7

    (1:38) 71-A.Schlottmann reported in as eligible. 3-D.Lock pass short left to 88-N.Vannett for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 1:33XP
    Brandon McManus

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 15
    Score
    13-7

    8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  6. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 11:10TD
    KJ Hamler

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 37
    Score
    19-7

    (11:10) 3-D.Lock pass deep right to 13-K.Hamler for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 6:57FG
    Joey Slye

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 17
    Score
    19-10

    (6:57) 4-J.Slye 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.

  8. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 3:41TD
    Tim Patrick

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    25-10

    (3:41) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock pass short left to 81-T.Patrick for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 13:35TD
    Teddy Bridgewater

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 7
    Score
    25-16

    (13:35) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 13:31XP
    Joey Slye

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 15
    Score
    25-17

    4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.

  11. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 5:15FG
    Joey Slye

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 8
    Score
    25-20

    (5:15) 4-J.Slye 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.

  12. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 4:02TD
    KJ Hamler

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 49
    Score
    31-20

    (4:02) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock pass deep middle to 13-K.Hamler for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 3:54XP
    Brandon McManus

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 15
    Score
    32-20

    8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  14. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 3:30TD
    Michael Davis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 10
    Score
    32-26

    (3:30) (Shotgun) 28-M.Davis up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 3:26XP
    Joey Slye

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 15
    Score
    32-27

    4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Drew LockDrew Lock · Denver Broncos · Passing · +12.73 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
  2. 2KJ HamlerKJ Hamler · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +8.39 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.80 EPA/play
  3. 3Troy FumagalliTroy Fumagalli · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +6.00 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
  4. 4Melvin GordonMelvin Gordon · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +4.15 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
  5. 5P. Cooper · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.01 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
  6. 6Teddy BridgewaterTeddy Bridgewater · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +2.61 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.61 EPA/play
  7. 7Ryder AndersonRyder Anderson · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.68 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
  8. 8Jerry JeudyJerry Jeudy · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.61 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Drew Lock

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Drew Lock — DEN · Passing

Drew Lock posted the highest total EPA (+12.73) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.

Drew Lock's top snap (-9.28 EPA): (6:34) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock sacked at CAR 41 for -9 yards (21-J.Chinn). FUMBLES (21-J.Chinn) [21-J.Chinn], RECOVERED by CAR-94-E.Obada at CAR 43. 94-E.Obada to DEN 3 for 54 yards (10-J.Jeudy).

Quarterback report card

Teddy Bridgewater led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Teddy BridgewaterTeddy Bridgewater (Carolina Panthers) · 48 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +6.5% CPOE · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.11 total EPA
  • Drew LockDrew Lock (Denver Broncos) · 33 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +12.2% CPOE · +0.39 EPA/play · +12.73 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDenver BroncosCarolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play+0.075-0.021
Offensive success rate44.7%42.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.386-0.002
Rush EPA/play-0.037+0.243
Defensive EPA/play+0.021-0.075
Defensive success rate57.6%55.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Denver Broncos: +0.07 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: -0.02 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, -1.76 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Denver Broncos: 11 drives, +5.71 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Denver Broncos — D. Spencer (Q1 10:39)
  • Michael DavisCarolina Panthers — Michael Davis (Q2 6:18)
  • Nick VannettDenver Broncos — Nick Vannett (Drew Lock pass) (Q2 1:38)
  • KJ HamlerDenver Broncos — KJ Hamler (Drew Lock pass) (Q3 11:10)
  • Tim PatrickDenver Broncos — Tim Patrick (Drew Lock pass) (Q3 3:41)
  • Teddy BridgewaterCarolina Panthers — Teddy Bridgewater (Q4 13:35)
  • KJ HamlerDenver Broncos — KJ Hamler (Drew Lock pass) (Q4 4:02)
  • Michael DavisCarolina Panthers — Michael Davis (Q4 3:30)

Field goals

  • Joey SlyeCarolina Panthers — Joey Slye (Q3 6:57)
  • Joey SlyeCarolina Panthers — Joey Slye (Q4 5:15)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 6–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 73 (Q1 10:39) — (10:39) 3-J.Charlton punts 56 yards to DEN 17, Center-44-J.Jansen. 11-D.Spencer for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DEN 3 (Q2 6:18) — (6:18) (Shotgun) 28-M.Davis up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 6:15) — 4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CAR 2 (Q2 1:38) — (1:38) 71-A.Schlottmann reported in as eligible. 3-D.Lock pass short left to 88-N.Vannett for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 1:33) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 12–3. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CAR 37 (Q3 11:10) — (11:10) 3-D.Lock pass deep right to 13-K.Hamler for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the DEN 17 (Q3 6:57) — (6:57) 4-J.Slye 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CAR 2 (Q3 3:41) — (3:41) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock pass short left to 81-T.Patrick for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 17–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DEN 7 (Q4 13:35) — (13:35) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q4 13:31) — 4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the DEN 8 (Q4 5:15) — (5:15) 4-J.Slye 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CAR 49 (Q4 4:02) — (4:02) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock pass deep middle to 13-K.Hamler for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q4 3:54) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DEN 10 (Q4 3:30) — (3:30) (Shotgun) 28-M.Davis up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q4 3:26) — 4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Denver Broncos (Q2 6:34) — (6:34) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock sacked at CAR 41 for -9 yards (21-J.Chinn). FUMBLES (21-J.Chinn) [21-J.Chinn], RECOVERED by CAR-94-E.Obada at CAR 43. 94-E.Obada to DEN 3 for 54 yards (10-J.Jeudy). [WPA -26.6% · EPA -9.28]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 10:39) — (10:39) 3-J.Charlton punts 56 yards to DEN 17, Center-44-J.Jansen. 11-D.Spencer for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -15.9% · EPA -5.82]
  • Denver Broncos (Q4 3:00) — (3:00) 6-S.Martin punts 58 yards to CAR 37, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer. 14-P.Cooper to 50 for 13 yards (97-J.Attaochu). PENALTY on CAR-30-N.Jamerson, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at CAR 37. [WPA +13.1% · EPA +0.48]
  • Denver Broncos (Q2 3:31) — (3:31) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock pass incomplete short right to 10-J.Jeudy [53-B.Burns]. PENALTY on CAR-53-B.Burns, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at DEN 38 - No Play. [WPA +9.5% · EPA +2.09]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q4 1:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short left to 10-C.Samuel to CAR 30 for 1 yard (41-D.Bausby). [WPA -9.4% · EPA -1.99]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Denver Broncos (Q2 6:34) — (6:34) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock sacked at CAR 41 for -9 yards (21-J.Chinn). FUMBLES (21-J.Chinn) [21-J.Chinn], RECOVERED by CAR-94-E.Obada at CAR 43. 94-E.Obada to DEN 3 for 54 yards (10-J.Jeudy). [WPA -26.6% · EPA -9.28]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 10:39) — (10:39) 3-J.Charlton punts 56 yards to DEN 17, Center-44-J.Jansen. 11-D.Spencer for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -15.9% · EPA -5.82]
  • Denver Broncos (Q4 4:02) — (4:02) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock pass deep middle to 13-K.Hamler for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.6% · EPA +4.77]
  • Denver Broncos (Q3 11:10) — (11:10) 3-D.Lock pass deep right to 13-K.Hamler for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.9% · EPA +4.16]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 10:39 · DEN 73 · Score 6-0
    (10:39) 3-J.Charlton punts 56 yards to DEN 17, Center-44-J.Jansen. 11-D.Spencer for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 6:18 · DEN 3 · Score 6-6
    (6:18) (Shotgun) 28-M.Davis up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 6:15 · DEN 15 · Score 6-7
    4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.
  4. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 1:38 · CAR 2 · Score 12-7
    (1:38) 71-A.Schlottmann reported in as eligible. 3-D.Lock pass short left to 88-N.Vannett for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 1:33 · CAR 15 · Score 13-7
    8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  6. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 11:10 · CAR 37 · Score 19-7
    (11:10) 3-D.Lock pass deep right to 13-K.Hamler for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 6:57 · DEN 17 · Score 19-10
    (6:57) 4-J.Slye 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.
  8. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 3:41 · CAR 2 · Score 25-10
    (3:41) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock pass short left to 81-T.Patrick for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 13:35 · DEN 7 · Score 25-16
    (13:35) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 13:31 · DEN 15 · Score 25-17
    4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.
  11. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 5:15 · DEN 8 · Score 25-20
    (5:15) 4-J.Slye 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.
  12. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 4:02 · CAR 49 · Score 31-20
    (4:02) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock pass deep middle to 13-K.Hamler for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 3:54 · CAR 15 · Score 32-20
    8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  14. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 3:30 · DEN 10 · Score 32-26
    (3:30) (Shotgun) 28-M.Davis up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 3:26 · DEN 15 · Score 32-27
    4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.

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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Drew Lock (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Teddy Bridgewater (CAR) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs Carolina Panthers on 2020-12-13?

The Denver Broncos beat the Carolina Panthers 32-27 in Week 14, 2020.

What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Carolina Panthers?

Q1: Denver Broncos 6, Carolina Panthers 0; Q2: Denver Broncos 7, Carolina Panthers 7; Q3: Denver Broncos 12, Carolina Panthers 3; Q4: Denver Broncos 7, Carolina Panthers 17; Final: Denver Broncos 32, Carolina Panthers 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Carolina Panthers?

Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Spencer (Q1 10:39) Carolina Panthers touchdown — M. Davis (Q2 6:18) Denver Broncos touchdown — N. Vannett (D. Lock pass) (Q2 1:38) Denver Broncos touchdown — K. Hamler (D. Lock pass) (Q3 11:10) Denver Broncos touchdown — T. Patrick (D. Lock pass) (Q3 3:41) Carolina Panthers touchdown — T. Bridgewater (Q4 13:35) Denver Broncos touchdown — K. Hamler (D. Lock pass) (Q4 4:02) Carolina Panthers touchdown — M. Davis (Q4 3:30) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Slye (Q3 6:57, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Slye (Q4 5:15, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Carolina Panthers?

Teddy Bridgewater (Carolina Panthers), 62.5% completion, +6.5% CPOE, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.11 total passing EPA. Drew Lock (Denver Broncos), 63.6% completion, +12.2% CPOE, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +12.73 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Carolina Panthers?

Drew Lock (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.73 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (-9.28 EPA): (6:34) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock sacked at CAR 41 for -9 yards (21-J.Chinn). FUMBLES (21-J.Chinn) [21-J.Chinn], RECOVERED by CAR-94-E.Obada at CAR 43. 94-E.Obada to DEN 3 for 54 yards (10.

Was Denver Broncos vs Carolina Panthers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. Denver Broncos won 32-27 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 4-8 Now 5-8 W

Carolina Panthers

Entered 4-8 Now 4-9 L

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