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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Arizona Cardinals
2-3 219.3
222.17
 
VS
proj
Denver Broncos
183.78 1-4
195.68

Despite standout performance from Chubb, Denver Broncos fall to Arizona Cardinals, 219.30-183.78

Bradley Chubb had 21.5 points for Denver Broncos, the best total in the matchup and third-best for a LB in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome Arizona Cardinals, who earned a 219.30-183.78 win. Denver Broncos grabbed a 110.18-point lead on Thursday behind outstanding efforts from Bradley Chubb (21.5 points) and Courtland Sutton (13.4). But Arizona Cardinals held the lead the rest of the way, powered by Breece Hall (31.7 points) and Marquise Brown (23.8). Arizona Cardinals (2-3) will look to notch another W against Philadelphia Eagles, while Denver Broncos (1-4) meet Minnesota Vikings in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Arizona Cardinals   Denver Broncos

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 53 yards from scrimmage and running for a touchdown against the Eagles, Benjamin recorded 14.3 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 5.92-point projection and was much higher than his 8.66-point season scoring average. Benjamin will face the Seahawks next week.
Eno Benjamin

Top Player Comparison

Arizona Cardinals
Points
% of total points 219.3
1
Breece Hall
RB
31.7
13.55
14.5%
2
Marquise Brown
WR
23.8
15.72
10.9%
3
Jordyn Brooks
LB
19
17.77
8.7%
4
Kyler Murray
QB
18.2
20.91
8.3%
Denver Broncos
Points
% of total points 183.78
1
Bradley Chubb
LB
21.5
8.11
11.7%
2
Michael Carter
RB
17.3
10.26
9.4%
3
George Pickens
WR
14.3
8.31
7.8%
4
Courtland Sutton
WR
13.4
14.28
7.3%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Russell Wilson hit Courtland Sutton for a 51-yard pass for Denver Broncos, contributing to a 110.18-0.00 lead for Denver Broncos.
Sunday Early
Breece Hall had a 79-yard catch for Arizona Cardinals, who trailed 183.78-80.30 after the early action.
Sunday Late
Kyler Murray teamed up with Marquise Brown for a 25-yard touchdown pass for Arizona Cardinals, contributing to a 212.30-183.78 lead for Arizona Cardinals.

Points By Position

  Arizona Cardinals   Denver Broncos

Game Notes

Arizona Cardinals won despite the fact that only seven of their 20 starters exceeded their scoring projections.
Denver Broncos had only eight of their 20 starters score higher than their projected points.
Arizona Cardinals won despite starting Greg Dortch, who scored zero points.
Both teams exceeded their season scoring average.
Neither team was able to achieve its projected point total.
Not only did Arizona Cardinals earn the W, but they also covered the 26.49-point forecasted margin of victory.
In a losing effort, Bradley Chubb (21.5 points) recorded the third-best score for a LB this week.

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