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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Denver Broncos
2-1 35
29.66
 
VS
proj
New Orleans Saints
31 1-2
25.47

Denver Broncos earn win against New Orleans Saints, 35-31

Both teams stepped up and exceeded projections, but Denver Broncos beat New Orleans Saints. Predicted to win 30-25, Denver Broncos secured a 35-31 win over New Orleans Saints. New Orleans Saints jumped out to a 31-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind outstanding performances from the New Orleans Saints defense, who allowed only 13 points, surrendered 300 yards, and intercepted 3 passes for 14 points, and Jameis Winston, who passed for 128 yards and 2 touchdowns (6 points). But Denver Broncos held the lead the rest of the way, powered by the Denver Broncos defense (15 points) and Brandon McManus (14). Denver Broncos (2-1) will look to sustain their winning ways against Los Angeles Rams, while New Orleans Saints (1-2) will attempt to get some positive momentum against Dallas Cowboys.

Matchup Timeline

  Denver Broncos   New Orleans Saints

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Williams (29 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 33 Rec Yds) scored 5 points in a 26-0 win over the Jets in Week 3. He more-than-doubled his 2.39-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. Williams will face the Ravens next week.
Javonte Williams

Top Player Comparison

Denver Broncos
Points
% of total points 35
1
The Denver Broncos defense
DEF
15
7.37
42.9%
2
Brandon McManus
K
14
8.21
40%
3
Javonte Williams
RB
5
2.39
14.3%
4
Teddy Bridgewater
QB
1
7.03
2.9%
New Orleans Saints
Points
% of total points 31
1
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
14
5.05
45.2%
2
Jameis Winston
QB
6
6.11
19.4%
3
Alvin Kamara
RB
4
5.51
12.9%
4
Aldrick Rosas
K
4
6.55
12.9%

Points By Position

  Denver Broncos   New Orleans Saints

StatSmack

Denver Broncos must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this matchup (35) than their season average (29.33).
We heard scoring helps you win. Denver Broncos are doing a better job of that, averaging 29.33 versus New Orleans Saints's 27.33.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Denver Broncos (2-1) have a better record than New Orleans Saints (1-2).
Even the computers think Denver Broncos have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (28.57) than New Orleans Saints (25.03).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. New Orleans Saints has left more points on the bench this season (0) than Denver Broncos (0).
Denver Broncos have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than New Orleans Saints (9 vs 6).
By position, Denver Broncos have outscored New Orleans Saints at K this season.
There's not much good to say about New Orleans Saints this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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