Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 21–17 Philadelphia Eagles
- Halftime
- Denver Broncos 3–10 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Cameron Sutton
- Top passer
- Jalen Hurts
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:12) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep right to 6-D.Smith to DEN 26 for 52 yards (21-R.Moss)…
- Game date
- 2025-10-05
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the Philadelphia Eagles 21–17 on 2025-10-05, overcoming Philadelphia Eagles's 10–3 halftime lead. Cameron Sutton posted a game-high +7.83 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 18 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 21 | |
| 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Cameron Sutton · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +7.83 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play - 2

Donovan Smith · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +6.42 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play - 3

Bo Nix · Denver Broncos · Passing · +5.43 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play - 4

Saquon Barkley · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.86 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play - 5

RJ Harvey · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.42 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play - 6

Jalen Hurts · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +2.58 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play - 7

Troy Franklin · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.21 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play - 8

Evan Engram · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.03 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.17 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
Cameron Sutton — DEN · Receiving
Cameron Sutton posted the highest total EPA (+7.83) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.78 EPA per play.
Cameron Sutton's top snap (+3.95 EPA): (8:17) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short right to 14-C.Sutton to PHI 11 for 34 yards (53-Z.Baun).
Biggest single play (+4.92 EPA): Jalen Hurts — (8:12) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep right to 6-D.Smith to DEN 26 for 52 yards (21-R.Moss).
Quarterback report card
Jalen Hurts led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) · 50 dropbacks · 46.0% completion · -2.3% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.58 total EPA
Bo Nix (Denver Broncos) · 46 dropbacks · 52.2% completion · +0.8% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +5.43 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.063 | -0.005 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.4% | 41.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.118 | +0.052 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.071 | -0.135 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.005 | -0.063 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.2% | 51.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: +0.06 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
- Philadelphia Eagles: -0.01 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 11 drives, +5.95 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 12 drives, -0.36 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Philadelphia Eagles — Dallas Goedert (Jalen Hurts pass) 
Philadelphia Eagles — Saquon Barkley (Jalen Hurts pass) 
Denver Broncos — J.K. Dobbins 
Denver Broncos — Evan Engram (Bo Nix pass)
Field goals

Denver Broncos — Wil Lutz 
Philadelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott 
Denver Broncos — Wil Lutz
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the PHI 37 (Q1 6:53) — (6:53) 3-W.Lutz 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-16-J.Crawshaw.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the DEN 13 (Q1 0:32) — (:32) 4-J.Elliott 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Mann..
The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DEN 2 (Q2 7:24) — (7:24) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short right to 88-D.Goedert for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 7:20) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Mann..
The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DEN 47 (Q3 13:32); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q3 13:23) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Mann..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 18–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the PHI 2 (Q4 13:16) — (13:16) 27-J.Dobbins right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q4 13:11) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-16-J.Crawshaw.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the PHI 11 (Q4 7:43) — (7:43) (No Huddle) 10-B.Nix pass short middle to 1-E.Engram for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos registered a safety from the PHI 2 (Q4 7:36) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-B.Nix pass to 11-T.Franklin is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the PHI 18 (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) 3-W.Lutz 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-16-J.Crawshaw..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass incomplete deep right (26-D.Key, 2-P.Surtain).
- Denver Broncos (Q4 8:17) — (8:17) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short right to 14-C.Sutton to PHI 11 for 34 yards (53-Z.Baun).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 8:12) — (8:12) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep right to 6-D.Smith to DEN 26 for 52 yards (21-R.Moss).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 1:06) — (1:06) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts sacked at PHI 22 for -4 yards (15-N.Bonitto).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 0:15) — (:15) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep right to 2-J.Dotson ran ob at DEN 29 for 24 yards (2-P.Surtain).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 8:12) — (8:12) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep right to 6-D.Smith to DEN 26 for 52 yards (21-R.Moss).
- Denver Broncos (Q4 8:17) — (8:17) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short right to 14-C.Sutton to PHI 11 for 34 yards (53-Z.Baun).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 13:32) — (13:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep right to 26-S.Barkley for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DEN-98-J.Franklin-Myers was injured during the play.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 7:51) — (7:51) (Shotgun) PENALTY on PHI-98-J.Carter, Encroachment, 5 yards, enforced at PHI 39 - No Play.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 6:53 · PHI 37 · Score 3-0
(6:53) 3-W.Lutz 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-16-J.Crawshaw.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 0:32 · DEN 13 · Score 3-3
(:32) 4-J.Elliott 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Mann.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 7:24 · DEN 2 · Score 3-9
(7:24) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short right to 88-D.Goedert for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 7:20 · DEN 15 · Score 3-10
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Mann.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 13:32 · DEN 47 · Score 3-16
(13:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep right to 26-S.Barkley for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DEN-98-J.Franklin-Myers was injured during the play.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 13:23 · DEN 15 · Score 3-17
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Mann.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 13:16 · PHI 2 · Score 9-17
(13:16) 27-J.Dobbins right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 13:11 · PHI 15 · Score 10-17
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-16-J.Crawshaw.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 7:43 · PHI 11 · Score 16-17
(7:43) (No Huddle) 10-B.Nix pass short middle to 1-E.Engram for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos Safety (+2) — Q4 7:36 · PHI 2 · Score 18-17
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-B.Nix pass to 11-T.Franklin is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 1:14 · PHI 18 · Score 21-17
(1:14) 3-W.Lutz 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-16-J.Crawshaw.
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.
- Cameron Sutton (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2025-10-05?
The Denver Broncos beat the Philadelphia Eagles 21-17 in Week 5, 2025.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Q1: Denver Broncos 3, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Q2: Denver Broncos 0, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q3: Denver Broncos 0, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q4: Denver Broncos 18, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Final: Denver Broncos 21, Philadelphia Eagles 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Goedert (J. Hurts pass) (Q2 7:24) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — S. Barkley (J. Hurts pass) (Q3 13:32) Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Dobbins (Q4 13:16) Denver Broncos touchdown — E. Engram (B. Nix pass) (Q4 7:43) Denver Broncos field goal — W. Lutz (Q1 6:53, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q1 0:32, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — W. Lutz (Q4 1:14, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles), 46.0% completion, -2.3% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.58 total passing EPA. Bo Nix (Denver Broncos), 52.2% completion, +0.8% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +5.43 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Cameron Sutton (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.83 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+3.95 EPA): (8:17) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short right to 14-C.Sutton to PHI 11 for 34 yards (53-Z.Baun)..
Was Denver Broncos vs Philadelphia Eagles a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Denver Broncos won 21-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 4-0 Now 4-1 L