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Week 6

Weekly
Grade
Denver Broncos
2-4 26
20.61
 
VS
proj
GB Packers (JP)
14 3-3
31.47

Denver Broncos defeat GB Packers (JP) in 26-14 rout

Despite similar records, GB Packers (JP) held a significant season point advantage over Denver Broncos coming into this one (187-116). But the trend wouldn't continue this week with Denver Broncos cruising to a 26-14 win. The matchup was decided before it really even started, as Denver Broncos jumped out to a 25-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind impressive showings from Brandon McManus and the Denver Broncos defense. McManus made all 6 of his FG attempts for 18 points, while the Broncos defense allowed only 12 points, surrendered 264 yards, and forced 3 turnovers (9 points). Aaron Jones (6 points) and Deebo Samuel (4) carried the flag for GB Packers (JP) in defeat. Denver Broncos (2-4) will look to add to their success against New York Giants, while GB Packers (JP) (3-3) take on Seattle Seahawks in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Denver Broncos   GB Packers (JP)

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While making all 6 of his FG attempts against the Patriots, McManus tallied 18 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 7-point projection and was much higher than his 7.33-point season scoring average. McManus ranks #7 among fantasy Ks this season and will face the Dolphins next week.
Brandon McManus

Top Player Comparison

Denver Broncos
Points
% of total points 26
1
Brandon McManus
K
18
7
69.2%
2
The Denver Broncos defense
DEF
9
4.38
34.6%
3
%
4
%
GB Packers (JP)
Points
% of total points 14
1
Aaron Jones
RB
6
4.41
42.9%
2
Deebo Samuel
WR
4
1.46
28.6%
3
The San Francisco 49ers defense
DEF
3
5.51
21.4%
4
Davante Adams
WR
1
3.29
7.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Brandon McManus had a 52-yard field goal and a 54-yard field goal for Denver Broncos, while Drew Lock had a 41-yard pass, helping Denver Broncos to a 26-1 lead.

Points By Position

  Denver Broncos   GB Packers (JP)

StatSmack

Denver Broncos must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this matchup (26) than their season average (19.33).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. GB Packers (JP) has left more points on the bench this season (109) than Denver Broncos (61).
Denver Broncos play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than GB Packers (JP) (1).
Denver Broncos should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than GB Packers (JP) (4 vs 3).
GB Packers (JP) have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (1) than Denver Broncos (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Denver Broncos have outscored GB Packers (JP) at TE and DEF this season.
The starters for Denver Broncos had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for GB Packers (JP) (0).
Don't worry GB Packers (JP), just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Next Week Preview

GB Packers (JP)
A pair of teams sporting matching 3-3 records, eighth-place GB Packers (JP) will now get a date with seventh-place Seattle Seahawks in Week 7. Each side has a couple of players on bye next week, as Dan Bailey and Jonnu Smith are off for GB Packers (JP) and Philip Rivers and Jonathan Taylor for Seattle Seahawks.
Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos (2-4) go up against New York Giants (4-2) in Week 7. Denver Broncos might need to shuffle their lineup a bit with Marquise Brown out on bye next week. New York Giants won't have Lamar Jackson, the Baltimore Ravens defense, James Robinson, or Keelan Cole. Over the last three weeks, Denver Broncos have scored 18 points per game, while New York Giants have averaged 38.33 per contest.