Detroit Lions vs Denver Broncos, Week 14 2021
Detroit Lions
Away
10
Denver Broncos
HomeWon
38
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Broncos | 14 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 38 |
DET 10DEN 38 Final
Passing leader
12.6PPR pts
24/39, 215 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
Top fantasy scorer
Melvin Gordon III
23.1PPR pts
24 ATT, 111 YDS, 2 TD
Lions leader
15.3PPR pts
8 REC, 73 YDS
Defensive playmaker
Justin Simmons
1 INT, 6 TKL
Broncos 38, Lions 10: Denver leads from start to finish
Denver led 17–10 at halftime and outscored Detroit 21–0 after the break to win 38–10. The Broncos finished with a 358–316 edge in total offense and averaged 5.5 yards per play.
The gap showed up everywhere. The Lions went 5-for-14 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Broncos kept the ball for 32:07 and finished without a giveaway.
Key advantages
- +0.4 yards/play DEN 5.5 · DET 5.1
- +2 turnover margin DEN 0 turnovers
- +42 total yards DEN 358 · DET 316
Game Highlights
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Why the Broncos Won
Denver won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.
| Lions | Stat | Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | Yards per play | 5.5 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 316 | Total yards | 358 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 62 | Plays | 65 |
| 36% | Third-down conversion | 67% |
| 27:53 | Time of possession | 32:07 |
Scoring Summary
The Broncos scored five touchdowns and one field goal; the Lions scored one touchdown and one field goal.
| Time | Team | Play | DET | DEN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 9:46 | DEN | Javonte Williams 5-yard TD run Takes leadBrandon McManus XP | 0 | 7 |
| 0:53 | DEN | Melvin Gordon III 1-yard TD run Extends leadBrandon McManus XP | 0 | 14 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 12:31 | DET | Jared Goff → Kalif Raymond, 7-yard TDRiley Patterson XP | 7 | 14 |
| 6:34 | DET | Riley Patterson 36-yard FG | 10 | 14 |
| 0:00 | DEN | Brandon McManus 52-yard FG Extends lead | 10 | 17 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 11:03 | DEN | Teddy Bridgewater → Javonte Williams, 10-yard TD Extends leadBrandon McManus XP | 10 | 24 |
| 6:34 | DEN | Melvin Gordon III 14-yard TD run Extends leadBrandon McManus XP | 10 | 31 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 1:51 | DEN | Teddy Bridgewater → Albert Okwuegbunam, 4-yard TD Extends leadBrandon McManus XP | 10 | 38 |
Fantasy Points: Lions vs Broncos, Week 14 2021
Fantasy leaders
- Melvin Gordon23.1 PTSRB7
- Javonte Williams21.3 PTSRB9
- Amon-Ra St. Brown15.3 PTSWR29
- Teddy Bridgewater15.2 PTSQB18
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | 12.6 | QB21 | 24/39 | 215 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 74.2 | Start/Sit → |
| Teddy Bridgewater | 15.2 | QB18 | 18/25 | 179 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 118.6 |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melvin Gordon | 23.1 | RB7 | RB | 24 | 111 | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
| Javonte Williams | 21.3 | RB9 | RB | 15 | 73 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | 15.3 | WR29 | WR | — | — | — | 12 | 8 | 73 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Albert Okwuegbunam | 15.1 | TE5 | TE | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 41 | 1 | |
| Kalif Raymond | 13.1 | WR36 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 31 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Craig Reynolds | 11.9 | RB23 | RB | 11 | 83 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 0 | |
| Jerry Jeudy | 9.7 | WR49 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 47 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Noah Fant | 9.1 | TE15 | TE | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 51 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Josh Reynolds | 8.2 | WR56 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 52 | 0 | |
| Brock Wright | 5.0 | TE26 | TE | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 20 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Tim Patrick | 4.1 | WR74 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 21 | 0 | |
| Shane Zylstra | 3.8 | TE33 | TE | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 18 | 0 | |
| Courtland Sutton | 1.9 | WR89 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 9 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Tom Kennedy | 1.7 | WR93 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| KhaDarel Hodge | 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Diontae Spencer | 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Godwin Igwebuike | -0.5 | — | RB | 8 | 25 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Fantasy Usage
Detroit Lions
Snap Share
Target Share37 targets
- Amon-Ra St. Brown32%, 12 targets
- Shane Zylstra16%, 6 targets
- Kalif Raymond14%, 5 targets
- Josh Reynolds14%, 5 targets
- Brock Wright14%, 5 targets
- Other11%, 4 targets
Carry Share21 carries
- , 11 carries
- , 8 carries
- , 2 carries
Denver Broncos
Snap Share
Target Share25 targets
- Jerry Jeudy24%, 6 targets
- Tim Patrick20%, 5 targets
- Albert Okwuegbunam20%, 5 targets
- Noah Fant16%, 4 targets
- Courtland Sutton8%, 2 targets
- Other12%, 3 targets
Carry Share39 carries
- , 24 carries
- , 15 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland Sutton | 59 | 87% | 2 | 8% | 0 |
| Tim Patrick | 52 | 76% | 5 | 20% | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | 47 | 75% | 12 | 32% | 0 |
| Noah Fant | 50 | 74% | 4 | 16% | 0 |
| Josh Reynolds | 44 | 70% | 5 | 14% | 0 |
| Kalif Raymond | 42 | 67% | 5 | 14% | 0 |
| Shane Zylstra | 40 | 63% | 6 | 16% | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | 41 | 60% | 6 | 24% | 0 |
| Albert Okwuegbunam | 38 | 56% | 5 | 20% | 0 |
| Brock Wright | 35 | 56% | 5 | 14% | 0 |
| Melvin Gordon | 34 | 50% | 0 | 0% | 24 |
| Javonte Williams | 33 | 49% | 2 | 8% | 15 |
| Craig Reynolds | 29 | 46% | 2 | 5% | 11 |
| Godwin Igwebuike | 28 | 44% | 0 | 0% | 8 |
| Tom Kennedy | 17 | 27% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Eric Saubert | 17 | 25% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Kendall Hinton | 10 | 15% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| KhaDarel Hodge | 8 | 13% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Jermar Jefferson | 3 | 5% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Diontae Spencer | 3 | 4% | 1 | 4% | 0 |
| Andrew Beck | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Damarea Crockett | 1 | 1% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+8.3Javonte Williams21.3 PTS vs 13.0 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−6.3Shane Zylstra3.8 PTS vs 10.1 xFP
- Highest expected volume20.2 xFPAmon-Ra St. Brown15.3 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amon-Ra St. BrownDET · WR | 15.3 | 20.2 | −4.9 | 75% | 32% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 12 | 32% |
| Jared GoffDET · QB | 12.6 | 18.4 | −5.8 | 100% | 39 att | — | 39 | 2 | 10% | 0 | 0% |
| Melvin Gordon IIIDEN · RB | 23.1 | 15.4 | +7.7 | 50% | 62% car | — | 0 | 24 | 62% | 0 | 0% |
| Javonte WilliamsDEN · RB | 21.3 | 13.0 | +8.3 | 49% | 38% car | — | 0 | 15 | 38% | 2 | 8% |
| Teddy BridgewaterDEN · QB | 15.2 | 11.0 | +4.2 | 100% | 25 att | — | 25 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| Craig ReynoldsDET · RB | 11.9 | 10.4 | +1.5 | 46% | 52% car | — | 0 | 11 | 52% | 2 | 5% |
| Jerry JeudyDEN · WR | 9.7 | 10.1 | −0.4 | 60% | 24% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 24% |
| Shane ZylstraDET · TE | 3.8 | 10.1 | −6.3 | 63% | 16% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 16% |
| Albert Okwuegbunam Jr.DEN · TE | 15.1 | 8.4 | +6.7 | 56% | 20% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 20% |
| Brock WrightDET · TE | 5.0 | 8.4 | −3.4 | 56% | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 13% |
| Josh ReynoldsDET · WR | 8.2 | 8.4 | −0.2 | 70% | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 13% |
| Kalif RaymondDET · WR | 13.1 | 8.4 | +4.7 | 67% | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 13% |
| Tim PatrickDEN · WR | 4.1 | 8.4 | −4.3 | 76% | 20% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 20% |
| Noah FantDEN · TE | 9.1 | 6.7 | +2.4 | 74% | 16% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 16% |
| Godwin IgwebuikeDET · RB | 0.5 | 5.1 | −4.6 | 44% | 38% car | — | 0 | 8 | 38% | 0 | 0% |
| Courtland SuttonDEN · WR | 1.9 | 3.4 | −1.5 | 87% | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 8% |
| Diontae SpencerDEN · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 4% | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% |
| KhaDarel HodgeDET · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 13% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Taylor DeckerDET · — | 0.8 | 1.7 | −0.9 | — | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Tom KennedyDET · WR | 1.7 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 27% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
Team totals: Lions 38 targets and 21 carries; Broncos 25 targets and 39 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Jared Goff Unlucky
24 of 39 passing for 215 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 2 carries for 10 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 18.4 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Teddy Bridgewater
18 of 25 passing for 179 yards, 2 touchdowns.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.0 expected.
Amon-Ra St. Brown Volume, no payoff
12 targets (32% of the team's), 8 catches for 73 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 20.2 expected.
Craig Reynolds
2 targets (5% of the team's), 2 catches for 16 yards; 11 carries (52% of the team's) for 83 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.4 expected.
Melvin Gordon III Ran hot
24 carries (62% of the team's) for 111 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Season high in carries (24). Best fantasy game of the season.
Javonte Williams Ran hot
2 targets (8% of the team's), 1 catch for 10 yards and 1 touchdown; 15 carries (38% of the team's) for 73 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Shane Zylstra Unlucky
6 targets (16% of the team's), 2 catches for 18 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Albert Okwuegbunam Jr. Ran hot
5 targets (20% of the team's), 5 catches for 41 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Detroit Lions
- Stock up: Craig Reynolds led the backfield with 46% of the snaps after trailing Godwin Igwebuike before this game.
- Stock up: Brock Wright played 56% of the snaps, up from a 33% season average.
- Stock up: Josh Reynolds played 70% of the snaps, up from a 54% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Lions D | Broncos D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 18.2 | 15.8 |
| RBs | 26.6 | 21.4 |
| WRs | 34.4 | 29.8 |
| TEs | 14.1 | 8.5 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Denver opened at 82% win probability and passed 98% in the third quarter on the way to the win.
Broncos win probability
Key Swings
- +11Williams 5-yd TD run81% → 92%Q1 9:46
- +6Gordon 1-yd TD run92% → 98%Q1 0:53
- −6Goff → Raymond, 7-yd TD98% → 92%Q2 12:31
- +6McManus 52-yd FG86% → 92%Q2 0:00
- +7Bridgewater → Williams, 10-yd TD92% → 99%Q3 11:03
Swing in Broncos win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Detroit Lions | Measure | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| 62 | Plays | 65 |
| 66% | Pass rate | 40% |
| 4.8 | Yds / dropback | 6.7 |
| 5.6 | Yds / carry | 4.7 |
| 5/14 | Third downs | 8/12 |
Efficiency edge Denver ran 3 more plays and gained 1.9 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- DET Brown 32% · Zylstra 16% · Wright 13%
- DEN Jeudy 24% · Okwuegbunam 20% · Patrick 20%
Possession Results
| Result | DET | DEN |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 1 | 5 |
| Field goals | 1 | 1 |
| Punts | 2 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Turnovers on downs | 2 | 0 |
DEN turnover edge: +2
- The Broncos opened the scoring on their first possession, a 11-play, 75-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
- The Broncos scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives.
All 18 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEN | Q1 15:00 | 11 | 75 | 5:14 | Touchdown |
| DET | Q1 9:46 | 3 | -3 | 1:37 | Punt |
| DEN | Q1 8:09 | 12 | 74 | 7:16 | Touchdown |
| DET | Q1 0:53 | 7 | 75 | 3:22 | Touchdown |
| DEN | Q2 12:31 | 3 | 3 | 0:47 | Punt |
| DET | Q2 11:44 | 11 | 57 | 5:10 | Field goal |
| DEN | Q2 6:34 | 5 | 14 | 3:31 | Punt |
| DET | Q2 3:03 | 6 | 17 | 1:58 | Punt |
| DEN | Q2 1:05 | 9 | 44 | 1:05 | Field goal |
| DET | Q3 15:00 | 2 | 9 | 0:49 | Fumble |
| DEN | Q3 14:11 | 5 | 36 | 3:08 | Touchdown |
| DET | Q3 11:03 | 4 | 8 | 2:16 | Downs |
| DEN | Q3 8:47 | 4 | 33 | 2:13 | Touchdown |
| DET | Q3 6:34 | 16 | 71 | 8:21 | Downs |
| DEN | Q4 13:13 | 3 | 0 | 1:45 | Punt |
| DET | Q4 11:28 | 5 | 31 | 2:29 | Interception |
| DEN | Q4 8:59 | 14 | 88 | 7:08 | Touchdown |
| DET | Q4 1:51 | 9 | 45 | 1:51 | End of game |
About these numbers
Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Lions vs Broncos Head-to-Head
The Lions and Broncos first met in 1971 and have played 15 times since.
- All-time series
- 9–6Broncos lead, 15 meetings since 1971
- Postseason
- 0No playoff meetings
- Largest Lions win
- 44–72007
- Largest Broncos win
- 34–01987
Since 2021
1–1 Series tied
2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. L = Lions win, B = Broncos win, outlined = this game.
Recent Meetings
- 2023 Wk 15 Broncos at Lions, 2023 Wk 15 recap DET 42 DEN 17 DET W
- 2021 Wk 14 Lions at Broncos DEN 38 DET 10 DEN W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Lions | Stat | Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| 3-13-1 | Record | 7-10 |
| 19.1 | Points per game | 19.7 |
| 322.6 | Yards per game | 330.5 |
| 5.2 | Yards per play | 5.4 |
| 27.5 | Points allowed per game | 18.9 |
| 379.8 | Yards allowed per game | 326.1 |
Lions vs Broncos Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- DEN −12.5Broncos covered by 15.5
- Total
- 42Over: 48 points scored (by 6)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | 27.3 | 38 | +10.8 |
| Lions | 14.8 | 10 | −4.8 |
The Broncos beat their implied total and the Lions fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.
Betting Trends
Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Detroit Lions
- Against the spread
- 8–5
- Over/under
- 5–8
- ATS as underdog
- 8–5
- ATS on the road
- 4–3
Denver Broncos
- Against the spread
- 7–6
- Over/under
- 3–10
- ATS as favorite
- 5–3
- ATS as underdog
- 2–2
- ATS at home
- 4–3
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Lions and Broncos in Fantasy
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Lions vs Broncos Game FAQ
Who won the 2021 Lions vs Broncos Week 14 game?
The Denver Broncos beat the Detroit Lions 38–10 in Week 14 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, on December 12, 2021. See the Broncos' 2021 schedule.
What was the final score of Lions vs Broncos?
The final score was Broncos 38, Lions 10. The Broncos led 17–10 at halftime, and the second half went Lions 0, Broncos 21.
What happened in the Lions vs Broncos game?
Denver led 17–10 at halftime and outscored Detroit 21–0 after the break to win 38–10. The Broncos finished with a 358–316 edge in total offense and averaged 5.5 yards per play. Melvin Gordon led all players with 24 carries for 111 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. The Lions committed 2 turnovers, the Broncos none.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Lions vs Broncos?
Melvin Gordon led the game with 23.1 PPR fantasy points, the RB7 of Week 14, on 24 carries for 111 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. Javonte Williams was next with 21.3 (RB9).
Who led Lions vs Broncos in passing, rushing and receiving?
Jared Goff (DET) led all passers with 24 of 39 for 215 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Melvin Gordon (DEN) led in rushing with 24 carries for 111 yards and 2 touchdowns. Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) led in receiving with 8 catches for 73 yards.
How many fantasy points did Melvin Gordon score against the Lions?
Melvin Gordon scored 23.1 fantasy points against the Lions in Week 14 of the 2021 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 24 carries for 111 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Lions vs Broncos?
Javonte Williams outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 21.3 PPR points on 13.0 xFP (+8.3). Shane Zylstra fell furthest short, with 3.8 points on 10.1 xFP (−6.3). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Lions vs Broncos?
Amon-Ra St. Brown had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 20.2 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 15.3. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.
How did the Broncos beat the Lions?
The Broncos beat the Lions 38–10 because they averaged 5.5 yards per play to 5.1, won the turnover battle 2–0, and outgained them 358–316.
Which team won the turnover battle in Lions vs Broncos?
The Broncos won the turnover battle 2–0: the Lions gave the ball away 2 times and the Broncos not at all. The Broncos won the game.
What is the all-time Lions vs Broncos record?
The Broncos lead the all-time series 9–6 across 15 meetings since 1971.
When did the Lions and Broncos last play before this game?
Before Week 14 of 2021, they last met in the 2019 season on December 22, 2019, when the Broncos beat the Lions 27–17.
What was the closing spread for Lions vs Broncos?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Broncos −12.5, making the Denver Broncos 12.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 42. That implied about 27.3 points for the Broncos and 14.8 for the Lions.
Did Lions vs Broncos go over or under the total?
The game went over. The consensus closing total was 42, and the teams combined for 48 points, 6 over the number.
Who covered the spread in Lions vs Broncos?
The Broncos covered by 15.5 against the closing line of Broncos −12.5. The final margin was 28 points.