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Week 10

Weekly
Grade
Denver Broncos
5-5 205.52
257.7
 
VS
proj
Pittsburgh Steelers
193.7 4-6
225.7

Denver Broncos hand Pittsburgh Steelers third consecutive loss, 205.52-193.70

Denver Broncos emerged victorious with a 205.52-193.70 win to hand Pittsburgh Steelers their third consecutive loss. Denver Broncos earned an early 6.90-point lead on Thursday. Pittsburgh Steelers bounced back to take the lead during the early round of games on Sunday, powered by Devin White (26 points) and Chris Godwin (21.1). Unphased, Denver Broncos pulled it together later that night, as Drue Tranquill (22 points) and Christian McCaffrey (20.7) put them back on top once and for all. Denver Broncos (5-5) will look to build on their success against Buffalo Bills, while Pittsburgh Steelers (4-6) try to get back on track against Tennessee Titans.

Matchup Timeline

  Denver Broncos   Pittsburgh Steelers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Barton (9 Tackles, 1 Int) scored 21 points against the Buccaneers in Week 10. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 9.83-point projection and was much higher than his 13.2-point season scoring average. Barton ranks #1 among fantasy LBs this season and will face the Raiders next week.
Cody Barton

Top Player Comparison

Denver Broncos
Points
% of total points 205.52
1
Drue Tranquill
LB
22
14.8
10.7%
2
Cody Barton
LB
21
9.83
10.2%
3
Christian McCaffrey
RB
20.7
25.21
10.1%
4
Aidan Hutchinson
DE
20
7.1
9.7%
Pittsburgh Steelers
Points
% of total points 193.7
1
Devin White
LB
26
16.08
13.4%
2
Chris Godwin
WR
21.1
16.2
10.9%
3
Leonard Williams
DE
17.5
8.48
9%
4
George Pickens
WR
17
11.39
8.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Russell Wilson had a 66-yard touchdown pass for Denver Broncos, who trailed 154.70-142.22 after the early action.

Points By Position

  Denver Broncos   Pittsburgh Steelers

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Denver Broncos scored less in this one (205.52) than their season average of 232.
Pittsburgh Steelers would be doing great, if the goal was to lose. They've lost three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Denver Broncos are doing a better job of that, averaging 232 versus Pittsburgh Steelers's 215.63.
Denver Broncos play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than Pittsburgh Steelers (1).
Denver Broncos have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Pittsburgh Steelers (1 vs 0).
Denver Broncos should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Pittsburgh Steelers (4 vs 1).
By position, Denver Broncos have outscored Pittsburgh Steelers at RB, WR, and IDP this season.
The starters for Denver Broncos had more big plays in their NFL games this week (1) than the starters for Pittsburgh Steelers (0).
Don't worry Pittsburgh Steelers, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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