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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
Baltimore Ravens
4-5 172.66
244.96
 
VS
proj
Denver Broncos
68.9 4-5
105.36

Offensively challenged Baltimore Ravens knock off Denver Broncos, 172.66-68.90

While they ranked only 13th in the league in points scored for the week, Baltimore Ravens earned a 172.66-68.90 victory over Denver Broncos. Baltimore Ravens never trailed in this one after taking a 16.90-point lead on Thursday behind A.J. Brown. Drue Tranquill (23 points) and Jalen Thompson (13) carried the flag for Denver Broncos in the loss. Baltimore Ravens (4-5) will look to keep it rolling against Jacksonville Jaguars, while Denver Broncos (4-5) meet New England Patriots in an effort to generate some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Baltimore Ravens   Denver Broncos

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Projected to score 9.69 points, Gordon scored 54.8% more than that amount by scoring 15 points as the Bears lost to the Dolphins 35-32. He made 8 tackles to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Baltimore Ravens this week. In Week 10, Gordon and the Bears will square off against the Lions.
Kyler Gordon

Top Player Comparison

Baltimore Ravens
Points
% of total points 172.66
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
21.36
29.11
12.4%
2
A.J. Brown
WR
16.9
20.29
9.8%
3
David Long Jr.
LB
16
14.13
9.3%
4
Kyler Gordon
CB
15
9.69
8.7%
Denver Broncos
Points
% of total points 68.9
1
Drue Tranquill
LB
23
14.3
33.4%
2
Jalen Thompson
S
13
11.49
18.9%
3
Cody Barton
LB
6
9.74
8.7%
4
Aidan Hutchinson
DE
6
6.44
8.7%

Matchup Highlights

Monday
Lamar Jackson had a 24-yard touchdown pass for Baltimore Ravens during Monday Night Football, helping to increase the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  Baltimore Ravens   Denver Broncos

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Baltimore Ravens scored less in this one (172.66) than their season average of 257.36.
We heard scoring helps you win. Baltimore Ravens are doing a better job of that, averaging 257.36 versus Denver Broncos's 235.06.
Even the machines think Baltimore Ravens have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (267.91) than Denver Broncos (234.1).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Denver Broncos has left more points on the bench this season (582.32) than Baltimore Ravens (425.06).
Baltimore Ravens don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Denver Broncos (2 vs 0).
Baltimore Ravens don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Denver Broncos (1 vs 2).
By position, Baltimore Ravens have outscored Denver Broncos at QB, WR, TE, K, and IDP this season.
Baltimore Ravens has a higher average scoring margin (13) than Denver Broncos this season (-14).
The starters for Baltimore Ravens had more big plays in their NFL games this week (1) than the starters for Denver Broncos (0).
Don't worry Denver Broncos, 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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