⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Broncos fell 8 points behind the pace we expected in the first quarter, then it evened out by full time.
Where it moved
▲ DEN better than we expected
▼ LAR better than we expected
The third quarter was where it moved most, 17 points better than our numbers for the Broncos.
Every score
- Q1 4:55
TDM.Stafford to T.Higbee, 5 yards0-7 - Q2 13:17FGH.Mevis from 36 yards0-10
- Q2 4:43FGH.Mevis from 35 yards0-13
- Q2 0:00FGH.Mevis from 40 yards0-16
- Q3 7:44
TDB.Nix to P.Bryant, 5 yards, two-point try good8-16 - Q3 2:15TDB.Nix to N.Adkins, 8 yards, two-point try good16-16
- Q4 8:40FGH.Mevis from 48 yards16-19
- Q4 4:49TDT.Hufanga took an interception back for a touchdown23-19
- Q4 3:38TDM.Stafford to K.Mumpfield, 48 yards23-26
- Q4 0:47TDB.Nix from the 130-26
⚖️What decided it
Why the Broncos won, and why the Rams did not.
From the game
- Held firm near the line, they got one touchdown from four trips inside the 20
- Got to the quarterback four times and gave up one sack
- Flagged 13 times for 91 yards
- Out-gained by 225 yards, 257 to 482
Key battles
🏈Good plays, bad plays
The plays that went each side's way, and the ones each side did to itself.
Broncos
Good plays
- TOUCHDOWN
T.Hufanga took an interception back for a touchdown
Q4 4:49 · DEN 23-19 LAR
- INTERCEPTION
T.Hufanga picked off M.Stafford at the DEN 20
Q4 0:02 · DEN 30-26 LAR
- BIG PLAY
B.Nix to P.Bryant for 39 yards
Q4 3:26 · DEN 23-26 LAR
Bad plays
- INTERCEPTION
B.Nix picked off by J.Wallace at the DEN 37
Q4 13:07 · DEN 16-16 LAR
- MISSED FG
W.Lutz missed from 43 yards
Q1 1:23 · DEN 0-7 LAR
- PENALTY
Defensive pass interference on R.Moss, 13 yards
Q2 11:03 · DEN 0-10 LAR
Rams
Good plays
- TOUCHDOWN
M.Stafford to K.Mumpfield, 48 yards
Q4 3:38 · DEN 23-26 LAR
- INTERCEPTION
J.Wallace picked off B.Nix at the DEN 37
Q4 13:07 · DEN 16-16 LAR
- BIG PLAY
M.Stafford to D.Adams for 49 yards
Q4 7:03 · DEN 16-19 LAR
Bad plays
- PICK SIX
M.Stafford picked off and run back for a touchdown
Q4 4:49 · DEN 23-19 LAR
- INTERCEPTION
M.Stafford picked off by T.Hufanga at the DEN 20
Q4 0:02 · DEN 30-26 LAR
- SACK
M.Stafford sacked on 3rd & 5
Q4 9:22 · DEN 16-16 LAR
📊The numbers
| DEN | LAR | |
|---|---|---|
| 257 | Total yards | 482 |
| 4.3 | Yards per play | 5.9 |
| -0.01 | Points added per play | +0.02 |
| 179 | Passing yards | 366 |
| 78 | Rushing yards | 116 |
| 20 | First downs | 26 |
| 54% | Third downs converted | 47% |
| 100% | Red zone trips scored | 25% |
| 4 | Big plays | 8 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 1 | Sacks taken | 4 |
| 38 | Penalty yards | 91 |
| 25:31 | Time with the ball | 34:29 |
