Broncos 17–42 Lions: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 15, 2023

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

J. Goff (Detroit Lions), 64.9% completion, +8.1% CPOE, +0.44 EPA per dropback, +16.20 total passing EPA. R. Wilson (Denver Broncos), 50.0% completion, -9.1% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.92 total passing EPA.

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

J. Goff (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.20 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+4.45 EPA): (2:26) 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 87-S.LaPorta for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Detroit Lions
Final score: Detroit Lions 42–17 Denver Broncos
Halftime: Denver Broncos 0–21 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jared Goff
Top passer: Jared Goff
Biggest EPA play: (11:49) 3-R.Wilson sacked at DET 29 for -9 yards (6-I.Melifonwu). FUMBLES (6-I.Melifonwu) …
Game date: 2023-12-16

Game summary

The Detroit Lions beat the Denver Broncos 42–17 on 2023-12-16. Jared Goff posted a game-high +16.20 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 27 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Denver Broncos	0	10	7	0	0	17
Detroit Lions	21	7	20	0	0	42

Scoring Map

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

DENDenver Broncos

+1DET 15

DEN 3

+1DET 15

DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DETDetroit Lions
Q2 12:41TD
Sam LaPorta
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 19
Score
0-6
(12:41) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 87-S.LaPorta for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 12:31XP
Michael Badgley
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
0-7
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 8:20TD
Jahmyr Gibbs
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 9
Score
0-13
(8:20) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 26-J.Gibbs for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 8:15XP
Michael Badgley
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
0-14
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:24TD
ASA. St
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
0-20
(:24) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 14-A.St. Brown for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:19XP
Michael Badgley
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
0-21
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 10:41TD
Lil'Jordan Humphrey
Points+6
Yard line
DET 3
Score
6-21
(10:41) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 17-L.Humphrey for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [34-A.Anzalone]. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 10:34XP
Wil Lutz
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
7-21
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 7:03TD
Sam LaPorta
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 3
Score
7-27
(7:03) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 87-S.LaPorta for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 7:01XP
Michael Badgley
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
7-28
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 0:46FG
Wil Lutz
Points+3
Yard line
DET 5
Score
10-28
(:46) 16-W.Lutz 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 12:17TD
Jahmyr Gibbs
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 12
Score
10-34
(12:17) 26-J.Gibbs left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 12:12XP
Michael Badgley
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
10-35
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 6:31TD
Russell Wilson
Points+6
Yard line
DET 1
Score
16-35
(6:31) (No Huddle) 3-R.Wilson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 6:28XP
Wil Lutz
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
17-35
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 2:26TD
Sam LaPorta
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 10
Score
17-41
(2:26) 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 87-S.LaPorta for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 2:21TD
Michael Badgley
Points+7
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
17-42
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jared Goff · Detroit Lions · Passing · +16.20 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
2Sam LaPorta · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +10.55 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.76 EPA/play
3A. St.Brown · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +9.73 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
4Cameron Sutton · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.83 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
5Lil'Jordan Humphrey · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.52 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
6Jahmyr Gibbs · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +3.49 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
7Jerry Jeudy · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
8Josh Reynolds · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.96 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.65 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

Jared Goff — DET · Passing

Jared Goff posted the highest total EPA (+16.20) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.44 EPA per play.

Jared Goff's top snap (+4.45 EPA): (2:26) 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 87-S.LaPorta for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-8.29 EPA): Russell Wilson — (11:49) 3-R.Wilson sacked at DET 29 for -9 yards (6-I.Melifonwu). FUMBLES (6-I.Melifonwu) [6-I.Melifonwu], RECOVERED by DET-96-I.Buggs at DET 30. 96-I.Buggs to DEN 37 for 33 yards (77-Q.Meinerz).

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) · 37 dropbacks · 64.9% completion · +8.1% CPOE · +0.44 EPA/play · +16.20 total EPA
Russell Wilson (Denver Broncos) · 36 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -9.1% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.92 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Denver Broncos	Detroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play	-0.084	+0.241
Offensive success rate	40.0%	50.0%
Pass EPA/play	+0.053	+0.438
Rush EPA/play	-0.240	+0.152
Defensive EPA/play	-0.241	+0.084
Defensive success rate	50.0%	60.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Detroit Lions held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.24 vs -0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Denver Broncos: -0.08 EPA/play (36th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
Detroit Lions: +0.24 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)

Denver Broncos: 11 drives, -6.73 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Detroit Lions: 10 drives, +19.76 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Detroit Lions — Sam LaPorta (Jared Goff pass) (Q2 12:41)
Detroit Lions — Jahmyr Gibbs (Jared Goff pass) (Q2 8:20)
Detroit Lions — A. St (Jared Goff pass) (Q2 0:24)
Denver Broncos — Lil'Jordan Humphrey (Russell Wilson pass) (Q3 10:41)
Detroit Lions — Sam LaPorta (Jared Goff pass) (Q3 7:03)
Detroit Lions — Jahmyr Gibbs (Q4 12:17)
Denver Broncos — Russell Wilson (Q4 6:31)
Detroit Lions — Sam LaPorta (Jared Goff pass) (Q4 2:26)

Field goals

Denver Broncos — Wil Lutz (Q3 0:46)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 21–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DEN 19 (Q2 12:41) — (12:41) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 87-S.LaPorta for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 12:31) — 17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DEN 9 (Q2 8:20) — (8:20) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 26-J.Gibbs for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 8:15) — 17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DEN 15 (Q2 0:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 14-A.St. Brown for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 0:19) — 17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox..

The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DET 3 (Q3 10:41); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 10:34) — 16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DEN 3 (Q3 7:03) — (7:03) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 87-S.LaPorta for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q3 7:01) — 17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the DET 5 (Q3 0:46) — (:46) 16-W.Lutz 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon..

The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 20–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DEN 12 (Q4 12:17) — (12:17) 26-J.Gibbs left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q4 12:12) — 17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q4 6:31) — (6:31) (No Huddle) 3-R.Wilson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 6:28) — 16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DEN 10 (Q4 2:26) — (2:26) 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 87-S.LaPorta for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DEN 15 (Q4 2:21) — 17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Denver Broncos (Q1 11:49) — (11:49) 3-R.Wilson sacked at DET 29 for -9 yards (6-I.Melifonwu). FUMBLES (6-I.Melifonwu) [6-I.Melifonwu], RECOVERED by DET-96-I.Buggs at DET 30. 96-I.Buggs to DEN 37 for 33 yards (77-Q.Meinerz). [WPA -23.7% · EPA -8.29]
Denver Broncos (Q1 12:58) — (12:58) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 10-J.Jeudy to DET 31 for 40 yards (32-B.Branch). [WPA +10.1% · EPA +2.66]
Denver Broncos (Q1 3:22) — (3:22) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 14-C.Sutton pushed ob at DEN 40 for 23 yards (30-K.Dorsey; 6-I.Melifonwu). [WPA +8.0% · EPA +2.80]
Detroit Lions (Q1 10:30) — (10:30) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff sacked at DEN 39 for -7 yards (93-D.Jones). [WPA -7.8% · EPA -3.10]
Detroit Lions (Q2 13:53) — (13:53) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 87-S.LaPorta to DEN 40 for 7 yards (47-J.Jewell) [92-J.Harris]. [WPA +6.8% · EPA +1.53]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Denver Broncos (Q1 11:49) — (11:49) 3-R.Wilson sacked at DET 29 for -9 yards (6-I.Melifonwu). FUMBLES (6-I.Melifonwu) [6-I.Melifonwu], RECOVERED by DET-96-I.Buggs at DET 30. 96-I.Buggs to DEN 37 for 33 yards (77-Q.Meinerz). [WPA -23.7% · EPA -8.29]
Denver Broncos (Q3 13:39) — (13:39) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete deep middle to 19-M.Mims. Penalty on DET-30-K.Dorsey, Illegal Contact, declined. PENALTY on DET-34-A.Anzalone, Defensive Pass Interference, 44 yards, enfor [WPA +3.0% · EPA +4.93]
Detroit Lions (Q4 2:26) — (2:26) 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 87-S.LaPorta for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +4.45]
Detroit Lions (Q2 0:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 14-A.St. Brown for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.4% · EPA +3.34]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 12:41 · DEN 19 · Score 0-6
(12:41) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 87-S.LaPorta for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 12:31 · DEN 15 · Score 0-7
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 8:20 · DEN 9 · Score 0-13
(8:20) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 26-J.Gibbs for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 8:15 · DEN 15 · Score 0-14
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 0:24 · DEN 15 · Score 0-20
(:24) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 14-A.St. Brown for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 0:19 · DEN 15 · Score 0-21
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 10:41 · DET 3 · Score 6-21
(10:41) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 17-L.Humphrey for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [34-A.Anzalone]. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on th
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 10:34 · DET 15 · Score 7-21
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 7:03 · DEN 3 · Score 7-27
(7:03) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 87-S.LaPorta for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 7:01 · DEN 15 · Score 7-28
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 0:46 · DET 5 · Score 10-28
(:46) 16-W.Lutz 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 12:17 · DEN 12 · Score 10-34
(12:17) 26-J.Gibbs left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 12:12 · DEN 15 · Score 10-35
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 6:31 · DET 1 · Score 16-35
(6:31) (No Huddle) 3-R.Wilson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 6:28 · DET 15 · Score 17-35
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 2:26 · DEN 10 · Score 17-41
(2:26) 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 87-S.LaPorta for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions TD (+7) — Q4 2:21 · DEN 15 · Score 17-42
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox.

Key takeaways

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

Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Jared Goff (DET) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Russell Wilson (DEN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs Detroit Lions on 2023-12-16?

The Detroit Lions beat the Denver Broncos 42-17 in Week 15, 2023.

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

Q2: Denver Broncos 0, Detroit Lions 21; Q3: Denver Broncos 10, Detroit Lions 7; Q4: Denver Broncos 7, Detroit Lions 20; Final: Denver Broncos 17, Detroit Lions 42.

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

Detroit Lions touchdown — S. LaPorta (J. Goff pass) (Q2 12:41) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Gibbs (J. Goff pass) (Q2 8:20) Detroit Lions touchdown — A. St (J. Goff pass) (Q2 0:24) Denver Broncos touchdown — L. Humphrey (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 10:41) Detroit Lions touchdown — S. LaPorta (J. Goff pass) (Q3 7:03) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Gibbs (Q4 12:17) Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Wilson (Q4 6:31) Detroit Lions touchdown — S. LaPorta (J. Goff pass) (Q4 2:26) Denver Broncos field goal — W. Lutz (Q3 0:46, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Jared Goff (Detroit Lions), 64.9% completion, +8.1% CPOE, +0.44 EPA per dropback, +16.20 total passing EPA. Russell Wilson (Denver Broncos), 50.0% completion, -9.1% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.92 total passing EPA.

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

Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.20 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+4.45 EPA): (2:26) 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 87-S.LaPorta for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 7-6 Now 7-7 L

Detroit Lions

Entered 9-4 Now 10-4 W

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