He was generally better in the running game, but the struggles in pass protection outweigh the positives. He was also called for a holding that set the Broncos back on their first non-scoring drive. He also lined up at tight end next to Mike McGlinchey for a QB sneak.īen Powers: D+ - Lining up against a pair of Pro Bowl defensive tackles isn’t easy, but Powers struggled on Sunday. Bolles might deserve more blame for the sack at the end of the Broncos’ late-game field goal drive, when he was pushed backward into the pocket and Wilson was forced to escape. He allowed a few pressures, including a sack to Chase Young that came when Russell Wilson tried to bail out of the pocket and gave Young an angle to make the play. Garett Bolles: C- Bolles provided two key lead blocks on early tosses, first on Javonte Williams’ 15-yard run and then on Jaleel McLaughlin’s touchdown to cap off Denver’s first drive. ![]() is pushed out of bounds after a jet sweep. He made a great move to get open on the Broncos’ first offensive play of the game and pick up 11 yards, but the Broncos didn’t get enough production from Jeudy.īrandon Johnson: A+ - The second-year receiver had a nice, easy touchdown on a crosser early in the game, but it’s his Hail Mary touchdown that steals the show. He also drew a hands to the face penalty. Jerry Jeudy: D+ - Jeudy ran 38 routes but only caught three balls for 25 yards. I think all of that balances out to an average day. He couldn’t make the play on the two-point conversion, but was clearly interfered with. He had a big catch on the Broncos’ second-to-last drive and two crucial catches to set up the Hail Mary. Sutton was quiet for most of the game, but had some nice moments, like when he converted a 3rd & 2 with a crosser. Five catches for 66 yards is about an average day for a receiver getting No. ![]() Wide ReceiversĬourtland Sutton: C+ - This is a tough grade. He also deserves credit for knocking the Hail Mary up in the air before Brandon Johnson caught it. He was crucial to the running game, especially when he led the way for Russell Wilson on a designed run on an early 3rd & 2. Tight EndsĪdam Trautman: C+ - Trautman didn’t catch a pass despite playing 54 of a possible 66 snaps. He also converted a 2nd & 1 on a fullback dive. He helped convert a 2nd & 5 in the second quarter. He took out two defenders on the touchdown toss to Jaleel McLaughlin. Michael Burton: A - Burton played a limited role, and once again he excelled in it. Jaleel McLaughlin celebrates his touchdown. The run wasn’t tough, he went untouched for five yards, but you can’t ask for any more from McLaughlin. Jaleel McLaughlin: A+ - The rookie running back was only on the field for three plays and only got the ball on one. Perine played half of the Broncos snaps, more than Javonte Williams, but the Broncos used him primarily as a check-down threat. 2 back had a surprisingly light workload. He finished with 12 carries for 44 yards. Williams also had a crucial pickup in pass protection on the deep touchdown to Marvin Mims. In his defense, there weren’t many to find. Javonte Williams: C+ - Williams provided an early pop-his first two touches were a 15-yard toss and an eight-yard run up the middle-but he wasn’t able to find running lanes during the rest of the game. Wilson ran the ball six times for 56 yards and produced 107.3 passer rating and three touchdowns in a 300-yard outing, but there’s plenty that can still be cleaned up. Head coach Sean Payton indicated that Wilson struggled to get the calls out in the huddle and that left the Broncos in tough situations, but that isn’t something I can see on the tape so it isn’t factored into the grade. On a few occasions, Wilson would have been much better off throwing the ball away. That interception was the second time in a short span that he wasn’t on the same page as his receiver. ![]() Wilson’s second-quarter fumble was a crucial turning point. He missed Adam Trautman at the goal line on the second-to-last drive, just before the Broncos settled for a field goal. Those two throws helped Wilson to nearly 10 yards per pass attempt, as did the converted Hail Mary at the end of the game.īut Wilson made plenty of mistakes. Both of them hit him perfectly in stride. ![]() Russ hit Marvin Mims on a pair of deep shots. Russell Wilson: B - The deep ball is back. Here’s how the Broncos graded out… Offense Quarterback Denver is now one of nine winless NFL teams and they’re heading into a pair of road contests. The Broncos lost 35-33 to the Washington Commanders on Sunday, after blowing a 21-3 lead. Well, at least the Broncos scored some points. DNVR Buffs Tailgate at Millennium HotelĭENVER, Colo.
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