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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
AZ Cardinals (GA)
5-8 26
26.37
 
VS
proj
Denver Broncos
22 4-9
27.2

Denver Broncos succumb to AZ Cardinals (GA), 26-22

There's no sugarcoating it, Denver Broncos underperformed, at least based on projections, as AZ Cardinals (GA) came out on top with a 26-22 victory. AZ Cardinals (GA) never trailed in this one after nabbing a 1-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind the Houston Texans defense (12 points) and Matt Prater (10). The Denver Broncos defense (10 Pts Allowed, 311 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers) and Brandon McManus (1-2 FG, 29 long, 3-3 XP) carried the flag for Denver Broncos in the loss. AZ Cardinals (GA) (5-8) will look to keep it rolling against GB Packers (JP), while Denver Broncos (4-9) face off against Los Angeles Rams in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  AZ Cardinals (GA)   Denver Broncos

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Texans defense overachieved for the seventh time this season, scoring 12 points against their 5.79-point projection. In a 29-13 win over the Browns, they allowed only 13 points, surrendered 428 yards, and forced 4 turnovers. The Texans defense ranks #91 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Colts next week.
The Houston Texans defense

Top Player Comparison

AZ Cardinals (GA)
Points
% of total points 26
1
The Houston Texans defense
DEF
12
5.79
46.2%
2
Matt Prater
K
10
7.92
38.5%
3
Adam Thielen
WR
3
2.54
11.5%
4
David Johnson
RB
1
4.26
3.8%
Denver Broncos
Points
% of total points 22
1
The Denver Broncos defense
DEF
9
7.34
40.9%
2
Brandon McManus
K
6
8.23
27.3%
3
Courtland Sutton
WR
4
1.1
18.2%
4
Case Keenum
QB
4
5.73
18.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Case Keenum connected with Courtland Sutton for a 30-yard touchdown pass for Denver Broncos, who trailed 23-22 after the early action.

Points By Position

  AZ Cardinals (GA)   Denver Broncos

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. AZ Cardinals (GA) scored fewer points in this one (26) than their season average of 27.54.
We heard scoring helps you win. AZ Cardinals (GA) are doing a better job of that, averaging 27.54 versus Denver Broncos's 23.
Even the machines think AZ Cardinals (GA) have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (29.27) than Denver Broncos (22.72).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. AZ Cardinals (GA) has left fewer points on the bench this season (198) than Denver Broncos (330).
AZ Cardinals (GA) have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Denver Broncos (40 vs 33).
By position, AZ Cardinals (GA) have outscored Denver Broncos at RB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Hey Denver Broncos, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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