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Week 7 · Sun, Oct 25 · Line: Broncos -4.5 (Circa)
Every number below comes from the two team pages. The highlighted side and the arrow mark the better number in each row; ties are marked even, n/a = nothing to compare yet. No predictions.
| Broncos | Cardinals | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Power rank ◀ | #26 |
| 4-2 | Record (straight up) ◀ | 2-4 |
| 4-2 | Against the spread ◀ | 3-3 |
| 1-2on the road | ATS on the road / at home ◀ | 0-2at home |
| 2-0as favorite | ATS as favorite / underdog ◀ | 3-2as underdog |
| -1.1pts per game | Avg. cover margin ◀ | -2.6pts per game |
| -11 | Point differential ◀ | -52 |
| 10.5avg. opp. rank | Strength of schedule so far ▶ | 9.3avg. opp. rank |
| #14 | Net EPA rank ◀ | #29 |
Strength of schedule: average power rank of opponents at kickoff, lower = tougher, so the tougher schedule is marked. EPA ranks: Weeks 2-6, #1 is best on both sides of the ball.
| Broncos offense | Cardinals defense | |
|---|---|---|
| #22 | EPA per play ◀ | #24 |
| #22 | Dropback EPA ◀ | #32 |
| #20 | Rush EPA ▶ | #8 |
| #27 | Success rate ▶ | #26 |
| #2430.9% of dropbacks | Pressure rate allowed vs. pressure rate ◀ | #2824.7% of dropbacks |
| Broncos defense | Cardinals offense | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | EPA per play ◀ | #26 |
| #8 | Dropback EPA ◀ | #25 |
| #14 | Rush EPA ◀ | #22 |
| #7 | Success rate ◀ | #10 |
| #632.5% of dropbacks | Pressure rate vs. pressure rate allowed ▶ | #123.2% of dropbacks |
Every game in order, Week 1 first. Opp. rank = where I had the opponent in my power rankings in effect at kickoff. Recaps are mine, word for word.
Opponent's group in my power rankings at kickoff: Group A Group B Group C Group D Group F
Denver BroncosCHIEFS 31, Broncos 10 (KC -3). Outside of one early drive, the Chiefs struggled in the first half with some shaky play from Patrick Mahomes. Kenneth Walker wore down the Broncos in the second half, and Denver could do nothing offensively with Bo Nix not scrambling at all. 392-176 KC, 5.9-3.7 KC
BRONCOS 20, Jaguars 13 (DEN -2.5). The Jaguars led for most of this game, with Denver making mistakes on offense throughout the first half. That reversed in the second half with Brian Thomas Jr. drops and a Trevor Lawrencce interception. 392-268 DEN, 6.6-4.9 DEN
BRONCOS 30, Rams 26 (DEN +2.5). The Rams were up 16-0 at halftime and were in complete control, but the Broncos caught fire in the second half. The Rams went up 26-23, but the officials gave the Broncos a win on a silver platter with a horrible call at the end. 482-257 LAR, 5.9-4.3 LAR
49ERS 24, Broncos 14 (SF -2.5). This was a punting fest in the first half, but things opened up for the 49ers when the Broncos lost Patrick Surtain and Riley Moss to injury. This was still a close game, but George Kittle broke it wide open with a long touchdown. 358-296 SF, 5.5-4.6 SF
Broncos 23, CHARGERS 17 (LAC +3.5). The Broncos had Sean Payton calling the plays, but it didn't matter. Bo Nix still struggled, only putting together touchdown drives on short fields following Charger turnovers. Justin Herbert couldn't get anything going behind an injury-ravaged offensive line. 237-224 LAC, 3.9-3.8 DEN
BRONCOS 17, Seahawks 14 (DEN +2.5). The Broncos led 14-3 for a chunk of the game. Sam Darnold saw lots of pressure and couldn't move the ball for a while, but converted two scoring drives at the end. However, an interception in overtime gave the Broncos a field goal to win.
Arizona CardinalsCardinals 26, CHARGERS 14 (LAC -8.5). The Chargers were the better team, dominating in all three facets. They controlled the clock, which frustrated Justin Herbert, especially after losing Ladd McConkey. 393-268 ARZ, 5.5-5.3 ARZ
Seahawks 31, CARDINALS 7 (ARZ +4). The Seahawks hit a big play to Jaxon Smith-Njigba to start the game, and then the Cardinals tied. Arizona could do nothing in the second half due to immense Seattle pressure, and Drew Lock once again hit Smith-Njigba twice more for touchdowns. 381-151 SEA, 5.7-3.2 SEA
49ERS 36, Cardinals 30 (SF -8.5). The 49ers had great offenive production in this game until Mike Evans and Trent Williams got hurt. The 49ers were up big, but Jacoby Brissett garbage time and a muffed punt made this game close. 437 SF, 8.7-4.5 SF
GIANTS 36, Cardinals 24 (NYG +2.5). The Giants were down 14-3 early but stormed back with the help of some Jacoby Brissett interceptions. The Cardinals and Giants then exchanged leads and it looked like the Cardinals would win at the end, but Brissett threw a pick-six on the final play of the game. 319-270 NYG, 5.2-4.3 NYG
Lions 45, CARDINALS 21 (ARZ +5.5). The Cardinals went up early with a touchdown drive and the Lions had two scoreless possessions. After that, Detroit couldn't stop scoring. The Cardinals couldn't keep up and got two touchdowns in garbage time. 412-327 DET, 6.3-4.6 DET
Cardinals 18, RAMS 16 (LAR -12.5). The Rams looked like they didn't give a damn in this game. Matthew Stafford was lethargic, and the defense didn't want to tackle. The Rams took a 16-15 lead late, but Jacoby Brissett hit a deep pass to set up the decisive field goal. 338-286 ARZ, 5.1-4.8 LAR
Key: F = Full in practice · L = Limited in practice · D = Did not practice · IR = Injured Reserve · PUP = Physically unable to perform · CE = Commissioner's Exempt List. Numbers are game weeks.
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