Lions 10–38 Broncos: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 14, 2021

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Denver Broncos?

J. Goff (Detroit Lions), 57.1% completion, -4.1% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -6.48 total passing EPA. T. Bridgewater (Denver Broncos), 66.7% completion, +4.5% CPOE, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +11.28 total passing EPA.

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

T. Bridgewater (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.28 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (+3.46 EPA): (2:00) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 85-A.Okwuegbunam for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Denver Broncos
Final score: Denver Broncos 38–10 Detroit Lions
Halftime: Detroit Lions 10–17 Denver Broncos at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Teddy Bridgewater
Top passer: Jared Goff
Biggest EPA play: (14:19) 67-M.Nelson reported in as eligible. 35-G.Igwebuike right end to DET 34 for 4 yard…
Game date: 2021-12-12

Game summary

The Denver Broncos beat the Detroit Lions 38–10 on 2021-12-12. Teddy Bridgewater posted a game-high +11.28 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Detroit Lions	0	10	0	0	0	10
Denver Broncos	14	3	14	7	0	38

Scoring Map

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

DETDetroit Lions

DEN 7

+1DEN 20

+3DEN 18

+3DET 34

DENDenver Broncos

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DENDenver Broncos
Q1 9:51TD
Joshua Williams
Points+6
Yard line
DET 5
Score
0-6
(9:51) 33-J.Williams up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q1 9:46XP
Brandon McManus
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
0-7
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
DENDenver Broncos
Q1 0:57TD
Melvin Gordon
Points+6
Yard line
DET 1
Score
0-13
(:57) 25-M.Gordon up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q1 0:53XP
Brandon McManus
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
0-14
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 12:38TD
Kalif Raymond
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 7
Score
6-14
(12:38) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 11-K.Raymond for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 12:31XP
Riley Patterson
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 20
Score
7-14
6-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 6:39FG
Riley Patterson
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 18
Score
10-14
(6:39) 6-R.Patterson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:02FG
Brandon McManus
Points+3
Yard line
DET 34
Score
10-17
(:02) 8-B.McManus 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 11:09TD
Joshua Williams
Points+6
Yard line
DET 10
Score
10-23
(11:09) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short left to 33-J.Williams for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [51-J.Woods].
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 11:03XP
Brandon McManus
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
10-24
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 6:38TD
Melvin Gordon
Points+6
Yard line
DET 14
Score
10-30
(6:38) 25-M.Gordon up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 6:34XP
Brandon McManus
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
10-31
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 2:00TD
Albert Okwuegbunam Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
DET 4
Score
10-37
(2:00) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 85-A.Okwuegbunam for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 1:51XP
Brandon McManus
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
10-38
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin. PENALTY on DET-53-C.Harris, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Teddy Bridgewater · Denver Broncos · Passing · +11.28 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
2Joshua Williams · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +4.46 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
3Kalif Raymond · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.29 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
4Craig Reynolds · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +3.59 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
5Albert Okwuegbunam Jr. · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.17 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
6Noah Fant · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.81 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
7Josh Reynolds · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
8Jerry Jeudy · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 6 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.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Teddy Bridgewater — DEN · Passing

Teddy Bridgewater posted the highest total EPA (+11.28) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.42 EPA per play.

Teddy Bridgewater's top snap (+3.46 EPA): (2:00) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 85-A.Okwuegbunam for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-4.76 EPA): Matt Nelson — (14:19) 67-M.Nelson reported in as eligible. 35-G.Igwebuike right end to DET 34 for 4 yards (41-K.Young; 96-S.Harris). FUMBLES (41-K.Young), RECOVERED by DEN-53-J.Cooper at DET 36.

Quarterback report card

Jared Goff led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) · 42 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · -4.1% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -6.48 total EPA
Teddy Bridgewater (Denver Broncos) · 27 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +4.5% CPOE · +0.42 EPA/play · +11.28 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Detroit Lions	Denver Broncos
Offensive EPA/play	-0.122	+0.251
Offensive success rate	41.6%	55.6%
Pass EPA/play	-0.154	+0.418
Rush EPA/play	-0.151	+0.166
Defensive EPA/play	-0.251	+0.122
Defensive success rate	44.4%	58.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Denver Broncos held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.25 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Detroit Lions: -0.12 EPA/play (24th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
Denver Broncos: +0.25 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)

Denver Broncos: 9 drives, +20.37 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Detroit Lions: 9 drives, -9.41 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Denver Broncos — Joshua Williams (Q1 9:51)
Denver Broncos — Melvin Gordon (Q1 0:57)
Detroit Lions — Kalif Raymond (Jared Goff pass) (Q2 12:38)
Denver Broncos — Joshua Williams (Teddy Bridgewater pass) (Q3 11:09)
Denver Broncos — Melvin Gordon (Q3 6:38)
Denver Broncos — Albert Okwuegbunam Jr. (Teddy Bridgewater pass) (Q4 2:00)

Field goals

Detroit Lions — Riley Patterson (Q2 6:39)
Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q2 0:02)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 14–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DET 5 (Q1 9:51) — (9:51) 33-J.Williams up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q1 9:46) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q1 0:57) — (:57) 25-M.Gordon up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q1 0:53) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–3. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DEN 7 (Q2 12:38) — (12:38) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 11-K.Raymond for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the DEN 20 (Q2 12:31) — 6-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the DEN 18 (Q2 6:39) — (6:39) 6-R.Patterson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the DET 34 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 8-B.McManus 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 14–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DET 10 (Q3 11:09) — (11:09) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short left to 33-J.Williams for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [51-J.Woods].; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 11:03) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DET 14 (Q3 6:38) — (6:38) 25-M.Gordon up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 6:34) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DET 4 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 85-A.Okwuegbunam for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 1:51).

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Denver Broncos (Q1 11:50) — (11:50) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass incomplete short right to 14-C.Sutton. PENALTY on DET-1-N.Robey, Defensive Pass Interference, 14 yards, enforced at DET 42 - No Play. [WPA +11.6% · EPA +2.38]
Detroit Lions (Q3 14:19) — (14:19) 67-M.Nelson reported in as eligible. 35-G.Igwebuike right end to DET 34 for 4 yards (41-K.Young; 96-S.Harris). FUMBLES (41-K.Young), RECOVERED by DEN-53-J.Cooper at DET 36. [WPA -8.3% · EPA -4.76]
Detroit Lions (Q2 8:53) — (8:53) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 11-K.Raymond pushed ob at DEN 41 for 9 yards (23-K.Fuller). [WPA +7.1% · EPA +2.48]
Detroit Lions (Q2 12:38) — (12:38) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 11-K.Raymond for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.0% · EPA +1.89]
Denver Broncos (Q1 4:07) — (4:07) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep right to 87-N.Fant pushed ob at DET 16 for 32 yards (55-D.Barnes). [WPA +5.4% · EPA +2.54]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Detroit Lions (Q3 14:19) — (14:19) 67-M.Nelson reported in as eligible. 35-G.Igwebuike right end to DET 34 for 4 yards (41-K.Young; 96-S.Harris). FUMBLES (41-K.Young), RECOVERED by DEN-53-J.Cooper at DET 36. [WPA -8.3% · EPA -4.76]
Detroit Lions (Q4 9:04) — (9:04) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right intended for 89-B.Wright INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Simmons at DEN 12. 31-J.Simmons to DEN 12 for no gain (89-B.Wright). [WPA -1.0% · EPA -4.49]
Detroit Lions (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 14-A.St. Brown ran ob at DEN 15 for 19 yards (30-C.Sterns). PENALTY on DEN-30-C.Sterns, Unnecessary Roughness, 8 yards, enforced at DEN 15. [WPA +1.0% · EPA +4.40]
Denver Broncos (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 85-A.Okwuegbunam for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +3.46]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 9:51 · DET 5 · Score 0-6
(9:51) 33-J.Williams up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 9:46 · DET 15 · Score 0-7
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 0:57 · DET 1 · Score 0-13
(:57) 25-M.Gordon up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 0:53 · DET 15 · Score 0-14
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 12:38 · DEN 7 · Score 6-14
(12:38) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 11-K.Raymond for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 12:31 · DEN 20 · Score 7-14
6-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 6:39 · DEN 18 · Score 10-14
(6:39) 6-R.Patterson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · DET 34 · Score 10-17
(:02) 8-B.McManus 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 11:09 · DET 10 · Score 10-23
(11:09) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short left to 33-J.Williams for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [51-J.Woods].
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 11:03 · DET 15 · Score 10-24
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 6:38 · DET 14 · Score 10-30
(6:38) 25-M.Gordon up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 6:34 · DET 15 · Score 10-31
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · DET 4 · Score 10-37
(2:00) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 85-A.Okwuegbunam for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 1:51 · DET 15 · Score 10-38
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin. PENALTY on DET-53-C.Harris, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

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.
Teddy Bridgewater (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Jared Goff (DET) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Teddy Bridgewater (DEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Lions vs Denver Broncos on 2021-12-12?

The Denver Broncos beat the Detroit Lions 38-10 in Week 14, 2021.

What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Denver Broncos?

Q1: Detroit Lions 0, Denver Broncos 14; Q2: Detroit Lions 10, Denver Broncos 3; Q3: Detroit Lions 0, Denver Broncos 14; Q4: Detroit Lions 0, Denver Broncos 7; Final: Detroit Lions 10, Denver Broncos 38.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Denver Broncos?

Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Williams (Q1 9:51) Denver Broncos touchdown — M. Gordon (Q1 0:57) Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Raymond (J. Goff pass) (Q2 12:38) Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Williams (T. Bridgewater pass) (Q3 11:09) Denver Broncos touchdown — M. Gordon (Q3 6:38) Denver Broncos touchdown — A. Okwuegbunam (T. Bridgewater pass) (Q4 2:00) Detroit Lions field goal — R. Patterson (Q2 6:39, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Denver Broncos?

Jared Goff (Detroit Lions), 57.1% completion, -4.1% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -6.48 total passing EPA. Teddy Bridgewater (Denver Broncos), 66.7% completion, +4.5% CPOE, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +11.28 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Denver Broncos?

Teddy Bridgewater (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.28 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (+3.46 EPA): (2:00) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 85-A.Okwuegbunam for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Detroit Lions

Entered 1-10 Now 1-11 L

Denver Broncos

Entered 6-6 Now 7-6 W

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