Against the #4 Defense Yesterday (#8 After Our W)

[H2o]

The Broncos came in with the #4 Total Defense in the NFL yesterday giving up 310.8 yards per game. We had 424 yards of total offense and that was with running the clock for the rest of the game after Josh's TD pass to Brown. We were right on their average of 19.7 pts per with our 20 pts scored, but again remember we coasted from just under 10 minutes on. We converted half of our 3rd downs yesterday, which is a telling stat for the time of possession, leading to 10 minute differential in controlling the ball. It was also clear the Bills wanted to exploit the weaker part of Denver's defense, being 11th against the run, and we did so to the tune of 244 yards on the ground more than doubling up what they allow on a weekly basis (they were only allowing 100.5 yds per game prior to our shellacking of that defense). This was mainly done without the services of Mitch Morse who was out with a hand injury. The reason we didn't have more points or a higher yardage total as well was because of some key penalties that negated quality gains and first downs. No, Josh didn't have big stats or his best game of the season. He had one get away from him and threw his first INT in 5 games. But he did again show that he is improved hanging in the pocket, beating the blitz, looking off defenders, using pump fakes, knowing when to take off, and this is the 2nd week in a row where he and Smoke hooked up for a long TD. Shout out to Singletary who continues to build momentum, Gore who shook off a couple of rough games to turn in a solid performance (now the #3 ALL TIME leading rusher in NFL history ), the OL for knocking people around out there, and the defense for getting after it all day long. It was probably one of our most complete performances of the season.  

 

Fixed the numbers once I realized the NFL.com stats included yesterday's totals. 

Edited November 25, 2019 by H2o

[Stank_Nasty]

3 minutes ago, H2o said:

The Broncos came in with the #8 Total Defense in the NFL yesterday giving up 321.1 yards per game. We had 424 yards of total offense and that was with running the clock for the rest of the game after Josh's TD pass to Brown. We were right on their average of 19.7 pts per with our 20 pts scored, but again remember we coasted from just under 10 minutes on. We converted half of our 3rd downs yesterday, which is a telling stat for the time of possession, leading to 10 minute differential in controlling the ball. It was also clear the Bills wanted to exploit the weaker part of Denver's defense, being 21st against the run, and we did so to the tune of 244 yards on the ground more than doubling up what they allow on a weekly basis. This was mainly done without the services of Mitch Morse who was out with a hand injury. The reason we didn't have more points or a higher yardage total as well was because of some key penalties that negated quality gains and first downs. No, Josh didn't have big stats or his best game of the season. He had one get away from him and threw his first INT in 5 games. But he did again show that he is improved hanging in the pocket, beating the blitz, looking off defenders, using pump fakes, knowing when to take off, and this is the 2nd week in a row where he and Smoke hooked up for a long TD. Shout out to Singletary who continues to build momentum, Gore who shook off a couple of rough games to turn in a solid performance (now the #3 ALL TIME leading rusher in NFL history ), the OL for knocking people around out there, and the defense for getting after it all day long. It was probably one of our most complete performances of the season.  

with the way our D was rolling and how field position was playing out 27-30 pts easily could have been had. they completely shut it down for nearly 8 minutes to end the game.

 

that was a commanding offensive and defensive performance.

[Seasons1992]

I really love our ability to convert on 3rd down. So refreshing.

[Alphadawg7]

They were referenced as the #4 D and we were the #3 Defense multiple times before and during the game.  Not sure what metric, but they were repeatedly stated as the #4 ranked defense

[Ramza86]

Just now, Seasons1992 said:

I really love our ability to convert on 3rd down. So refreshing.

 

100%. There was one play that stuck out with me against the Browns a few weeks ago. 

 

We were in a deep FG range on 3rd down. We got stopped and there was a penalty on us. They accepted and moved us back. I said to myself... not a good idea to give us another chance on 3rd down. 

 

We completed a 15 yard pass to Brown on the sideline for a first.

 

For Josh Allen 3rd and 15 is the same as 3rd and 5.

[H2o]

7 minutes ago, Alphadawg7 said:

They were referenced as the #4 D and we were the #3 Defense multiple times before and during the game.  Not sure what metric, but they were repeatedly stated as the #4 ranked defense

Ahhhhh, gotcha. These must be the updated rankings after yesterday then.

 http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorystats?tabSeq=2&defensiveStatisticCategory=GAME_STATS&conference=ALL&role=OPP&season=2019&seasonType=REG&d-447263-s=TOTAL_YARDS_GAME_AVG&d-447263-o=1&d-447263-n=1

 

 

[aristocrat]

Broncos got tight in the red zone and bills got stuck there a couple times.  Nice to see us take it to a nice defense for once and I hope this us building something going forward.  Running on that team was huge.

[RyanC883]

actually using Motor made the offense much better and more balanced.  Finally it seemed like the right plays were called at the right time, and the execution was much better as a result.  

[Juice_32]

51 minutes ago, Seasons1992 said:

I really love our ability to convert on 3rd down. So refreshing.

 

This for me has probably been the biggest improvement in Allen's game, in particular 3rd and long. Even with 10-15 yards to go on 3rd down we seem to be able to convert fairly regularly. 

[Ramza86]

Just now, RyanC883 said:

actually using Motor made the offense much better and more balanced.  Finally it seemed like the right plays were called at the right time, and the execution was much better as a result.  

 

Two games Daboll upstairs...two games the offense has looked more clean.

[RyanC883]

1 minute ago, Ramza86 said:

 

Two games Daboll upstairs...two games the offense has looked more clean.

 

must keep him upstairs!!!!

[Big Turk]

1 hour ago, H2o said:

The Broncos came in with the #8 Total Defense in the NFL yesterday giving up 321.1 yards per game. We had 424 yards of total offense and that was with running the clock for the rest of the game after Josh's TD pass to Brown. We were right on their average of 19.7 pts per with our 20 pts scored, but again remember we coasted from just under 10 minutes on. We converted half of our 3rd downs yesterday, which is a telling stat for the time of possession, leading to 10 minute differential in controlling the ball. It was also clear the Bills wanted to exploit the weaker part of Denver's defense, being 21st against the run, and we did so to the tune of 244 yards on the ground more than doubling up what they allow on a weekly basis. This was mainly done without the services of Mitch Morse who was out with a hand injury. The reason we didn't have more points or a higher yardage total as well was because of some key penalties that negated quality gains and first downs. No, Josh didn't have big stats or his best game of the season. He had one get away from him and threw his first INT in 5 games. But he did again show that he is improved hanging in the pocket, beating the blitz, looking off defenders, using pump fakes, knowing when to take off, and this is the 2nd week in a row where he and Smoke hooked up for a long TD. Shout out to Singletary who continues to build momentum, Gore who shook off a couple of rough games to turn in a solid performance (now the #3 ALL TIME leading rusher in NFL history ), the OL for knocking people around out there, and the defense for getting after it all day long. It was probably one of our most complete performances of the season.  

 

The Broncos came in with the #4 Defense yesterday, directly behind the Bills at #3.  They ended up number 8 after the Bills put up 424 yards on them.

59 minutes ago, aristocrat said:

Broncos got tight in the red zone and bills got stuck there a couple times.  Nice to see us take it to a nice defense for once and I hope this us building something going forward.  Running on that team was huge.

 

Even nicer to see the Broncos not even make it into the redzone.

Edited November 25, 2019 by matter2003

[Freddie's Dead]

1 hour ago, Alphadawg7 said:

They were referenced as the #4 D and we were the #3 Defense multiple times before and during the game.  Not sure what metric, but they were repeatedly stated as the #4 ranked defense

 

The metric was most likely yards, Broncos were down the list on scoring defense.  Bills are #3 defense in both yards and scoring.  We'll see how good we really are in the next 4 games.  

[Big Turk]

3 minutes ago, Freddie's Dead said:

 

The metric was most likely yards, Broncos were down the list on scoring defense.  Bills are #3 defense in both yards and scoring.  We'll see how good we really are in the next 4 games.  

 

It's always yards, always has been.  Bills D is #3 in both yards and scoring but in almost any other year they would be #1 giving up only 288 yards/game.  Patriot and 49er defenses are bordering on all-time defenses right now down in the upper 240's in YPG...

 

Another ridiculous stat...Patriots have 4 allowed 4 TD Passes all year so far but have 20 INT's.  That is unheard of.

Edited November 25, 2019 by matter2003