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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Denver Broncos
2-3 160.08
186.74
 
VS
proj
Washington Commanders
126.7 0-5
125.53

Denver Broncos hand Washington Commanders fifth consecutive loss, 160.08-126.70

Denver Broncos emerged victorious with a 160.08-126.70 victory to hand Washington Commanders their fifth consecutive loss to open the season. Denver Broncos never trailed in this one after grabbing an 8.40-point lead on Thursday behind Deon Jackson (14.1 points) and Ashton Dulin (3.8). David Montgomery (20 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 62 Rec Yds) and Zach Wilson (210 Pass Yds) carried the flag for Washington Commanders in the loss. Denver Broncos (2-3) will look to keep it rolling against Dallas Cowboys, while Washington Commanders (0-5) take on Chicago Bears in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Denver Broncos   Washington Commanders

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

With 14.1 points, Jackson crushed his 2.49-point projection as the Colts beat the Broncos 12-9. He racked up 91 yards from scrimmage to beat his projection by the third-highest percentage of any RB in the league this season. In Week 6, Jackson and the Colts will square off against the Jaguars.
Deon Jackson

Top Player Comparison

Denver Broncos
Points
% of total points 160.08
1
Leonard Fournette
RB
35.9
17.16
22.4%
2
Aaron Rodgers
QB
20.88
22.57
13%
3
George Pickens
WR
14.3
8.26
8.9%
4
Deon Jackson
RB
14.1
2.49
8.8%
Washington Commanders
Points
% of total points 126.7
1
David Montgomery
RB
18.2
11.44
14.4%
2
Zach Wilson
QB
14.6
19.14
11.5%
3
Sauce Gardner
CB
11
5.41
8.7%
4
D.J. Jones
DT
9.5
2.76
7.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Zach Wilson had a 79-yard pass for Washington Commanders, while Nick Westbrook-Ikhine had a 61-yard catch for the team, who trailed 126.38-114.30 after the early slate.

Points By Position

  Denver Broncos   Washington Commanders

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Denver Broncos scored fewer points in this one (160.08) than their season average of 169.12.
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're Washington Commanders. They've lost five in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Washington Commanders need some help then, averaging just 122.96 versus Denver Broncos's 169.12.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Denver Broncos (2-3) have a better record than Washington Commanders (0-5).
Even the computers think Denver Broncos have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (193.06) than Washington Commanders (141.19).
Denver Broncos are clutch masters, with more close wins than Washington Commanders (1 vs 0).
By position, Denver Broncos have outscored Washington Commanders at RB, WR, TE, K, and IDP this season.
Hey Washington Commanders, 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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