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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Cincinnati Bengals
3-1-1 25
28.18
 
VS
proj
Denver Broncos
21 2-3
25.49

Cincinnati Bengals manage to top Denver Broncos 25-21 despite coming up short of predictions

Both teams failed to bring their A game, falling short of projections, but Cincinnati Bengals did enough to take down Denver Broncos, earning a 25-21 victory. Cincinnati Bengals never trailed in this one after grabbing a 4-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind Joe Burrow (7 points) and Joe Mixon (6). Brandon McManus (7 points) and Teddy Bridgewater (6) were the leading scorers for Denver Broncos in the loss. Cincinnati Bengals (3-1-1) will look to maintain their winning ways against Cleveland Browns, while Denver Broncos (2-3) take on New England Patriots in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Cincinnati Bengals   Denver Broncos

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 6 passes for 159 yards and a touchdown against the Packers, Chase put up 5 points this week. He more-than-doubled his 2.31-point projection and overachieved for the fourth time this season. Chase ranks #30 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Lions next week.
Ja'Marr Chase

Top Player Comparison

Cincinnati Bengals
Points
% of total points 25
1
Joe Burrow
QB
7
7.34
28%
2
Joe Mixon
RB
6
2.29
24%
3
Ja'Marr Chase
WR
5
2.31
20%
4
The Cincinnati Bengals defense
DEF
3
4.12
12%
Denver Broncos
Points
% of total points 21
1
Brandon McManus
K
7
6.94
33.3%
2
Teddy Bridgewater
QB
6
6.44
28.6%
3
Courtland Sutton
WR
5
2.41
23.8%
4
The Denver Broncos defense
DEF
2
6.43
9.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were multiple players with standout moments for both teams early Sunday, but it was Cincinnati Bengals who took the lead, 25-21. Joe Burrow hit Ja'Marr Chase for a 70-yard touchdown pass for Cincinnati Bengals. Meanwhile, Teddy Bridgewater found Courtland Sutton for a 39-yard touchdown pass for Denver Broncos.

Points By Position

  Cincinnati Bengals   Denver Broncos

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Cincinnati Bengals scored less in this one (25) than their season average of 28.
We heard scoring helps you win. Denver Broncos need some help then, averaging just 23.8 versus Cincinnati Bengals's 28.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Cincinnati Bengals (3-1-1) have a better record than Denver Broncos (2-3).
Even the computers think Cincinnati Bengals have better players. They have a higher projected points average (28.69) than Denver Broncos (27.25).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. Denver Broncos has left more points on the bench this season (0) than Cincinnati Bengals (0).
Once Cincinnati Bengals put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Denver Broncos (1 vs 0).
Cincinnati Bengals have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Denver Broncos (17 vs 12).
By position, Cincinnati Bengals have outscored Denver Broncos at QB, RB, and WR this season.
Cincinnati Bengals has a higher average scoring margin (7) than Denver Broncos this season (-5).
There's not much good to say about Denver Broncos this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Next Week Preview

Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals (3-1-1) square off against Cleveland Browns (2-3) in Week 6. Through five weeks of action, Cincinnati Bengals are ranked seventh in points scored, while Cleveland Browns have put up the league's ninth-highest point total. Over the last three weeks, Cincinnati Bengals have scored 27.67 points per game, while Cleveland Browns have averaged 35.33 per contest.
Denver Broncos
Up ahead next week, Denver Broncos (2-3, 10th-place) are due to square off against New England Patriots (4-1, third-place). Through five weeks of action, Denver Broncos are ranked 13th in points scored, while New England Patriots have tallied the league's fourth-highest point total. Over the last two weeks, Denver Broncos has scored 15.5 points per game, while New England Patriots has averaged 38.5 per contest.