Denver Broncos
Regular Season Game 5
October 10, 2021
Denver 7, Baltimore 23. The game was that bad. Denver punted on 10 of their 12 possessions. Allegedly that has not happened since 1985!** **(I heard this during the game but cannot confirm it.)
Denver got the ball first and started the drive from their 25 yard line. Patrick gained 11 yards on first down. Gordon ran over the middle right of the line and gained 7 yards. Needing three yards, Gordon picked up eight. Teddy threw his first incomplete pass of the day with 13:14 remaining in the first quarter. Teddy threw another incomplete pass on second down and was sacked on third down for a ten yard loss. Teddy lost his helmet on the play. The first Bronco punt of the day came after running three minutes off the clock.
The first Raven of the drive was almost a carbon copy of the Bronco drive. The Ravens started their drive from their 20 yard line and lost one yard on a first down run by Latavius Murray #28. On second down, Murray picked up 6 yards running to the left. On second down, Lamer Jackson, #8, picked up five yards, the first down and he was oddly tackled. After the quarterback keeper, the Ravens gave the ball back to their running back on first down and Murray ran towards the right for a two yard gain. After Lamar tossed two straight incomplete passes, the Ravens punted with 9:16 left in the first quarter.
The Broncos had the ball on the 34 yard line. Teddy connected with Patrick for a 19 yard gain on first down. Then Williams gained one yard running to the left. Teddy then threw two straight incomplete passes and the Broncos punted with 7:49 left in the first quarter.
From the 20 yard line, Lamar connected with Sammy Watkins, #14, for a 20 yard gain. Lamar found Marquise Brown, #5, for a 6 yard gain. On second down, Murray ran to the right for one yard. On third down, Le’Veon Bell, #17, did the same thing, but to the left side. The Ravens punted with five minutes left in the first quarter.
Gordon gained 18 yards on the next two plays for the Broncos. Williams came in and gained three yards running to the right. Teddy threw another incomplete pass on second down. Quinn Meinerz, #77, was flagged for a false start on third down. On third down, Gordon caught a pass for a three yard gain, but he was flagged for a face mask and with 2:41 left and the Broncos punted.
The next Ravens drive was a beautiful three and out. They gained 3 yards running to the right on first down. Lamar tossed an incomplete pass on the next two downs, but on third down, he threw the ball as he was being sacked. They punted with 1:30 left in the first.
From the 43 yard line, the Broncos called a quarterback keeper and Teddy gained two yards. There was a flag on the play, the Ravens were flagged for unnecessary roughness. Williams almost took it to the house on the next play, he gained 31 yards. After the long run, Williams gained just three yards running to the left. That run ended the first quarter. On the first play after the break, Gordon ran for three yards, moving the Broncos down to the three yard line. On third down, Noah Fant caught a three yard touchdown pass from Teddy Bridgewater. With 14:17 left in the half, the score was Denver 7, Baltimore 0.
It took the Ravens less than five minutes to respond. From the 25 yard line, Devonta Freeman, #34, gained 4 yards on first down. On second down, Lamar connected with James Proche, #11, for a gain of 12 yards. Murray ran to the left of center, picking up five yards on the play. Lamar followed up an incomplete pass with a 7 yard scramble. Von Miller was flagged for offside on the play. Lamar Jackson found Mark Andrews, #89, for a gain of 24 yards. Jackson went back to Andrews on the next play for a gain of 12 yards. On first down, with 10:25 left in the half, Murray ran to the left for a touchdown. Baltimore 7, Denver 7.
The next Bronco drive was bad. The ball was on the 24 yard line. The pass on first down was tipped and incomplete. Gordon picked up three yards running to the left on second down. Teddy was sacked on third down for a six yard loss. The Broncos punted on fourth and 13.
On first down, the Jackson to Watkins connection picked up 9 yards. Murray picked up two yards and the first down. Lamar Jackson then tossed two deep balls, one of them was incomplete, the other pass was caught by Marquise Brown, #5, for a touchdown of 49 yards. The Ravens took the lead at the 7:18 mark. Denver 7 Baltimore 14.
Sutton caught a pass for a 12 yards and then Fant caught one for 14 yards. That’s it for highlights on this drive. Williams gained three yards and then lost them on the next play. Sutton caught a short pass for a three yard gain, but there was a flag on the play. Patrick was flagged for an illegal block. Denver punted from the 50 yard line with four minutes left in the half.
On first down, Jackson connected with Brown for a gain of 32 yards. Lamar Jackson ran to the right for no gain with 3:23 left. Devin Duvernay, #13, gained 7 yards before the two minute warning. When play resumed, the Denver D held them for no gain. After an attempt to draw the Broncos offside failed, the Ravens were flagged for delay of game and they punted with 73 seconds left.
The next Denver drive started from the 16 yard line. The drive included three incomplete passes, a false start on Saubert and Spencer was injured. The Broncos punted with about 48 seconds left.
The Bronco punt was returned 32 yards. On first down, Lamar completed a pass to Andrews for a 13 yard gain. Lamar followed that up with an incomplete pass. At this point the announcers mentioned that the defense had given up more yards in one half than they did in the three previous games. After another incomplete pass, the Ravens were flagged for having 12 men in the huddle. Denver called a time out with 18 seconds left and it payed off. They sacked Lamar on third down for a four yard loss. With two seconds on the clock, the Ravens kicked a 40 yard field goal to end the half. The score at halftime: Ravens 17, Denver 7.
During halftime, the medical staff determined Teddy Bridgewater had a concussion and he would not return to the game. He followed the concussion protocol all week and will be available to play against the Steelers.
The Ravens started the second half with a three play drive that lasted about 90 seconds and gained 6 yards.
Drew Lock entered the game in the second half and there was speculation that he would start the next game in Pittsburgh. On first down, Gordon picked up six yards running to the left. The Ravens welcomed Drew back to the starting ranks with a sack and a 7 yard loss. Lock found Fant for a 12 yard gain and a first down. Lock tossed an incomplete pass on first down. Lock connected with the “Big O” for an eleven yard gain. After an incomplete pass, Lock connected with the “Big O” for another 11 yard gain. Lock was sacked again for an eight yard loss and he fumbled, but he was ruled down. On second and 18, Gordon caught a pass for an eight yard gain. On third and 10, Fant caught a pass for no gain. The Broncos punted with 8:45 left in the quarter.
Lamar found Andrews for 14 yards on first down. Brown caught a short pass for four yards. Then Lamar Jackson threw an incomplete pass. On third down, Patrick Mekari, #65, of the Ravens was flagged for a false start. On the next play, Lamar was sacked by Caden Sterns for an eight yard loss. The Ravens elected to punt on fourth and 18.
Lock started the drive off with an incomplete pass. On second down, Williams ran to the right for a first down. With 6:22 left in the quarter, Hinton was flagged for an illegal shift. Drew followed that play up with an incomplete pass that was almost intercepted. Fant caught a pass for a three yard gain on second down. Williams gained five yards after catching the ball from Lock. The Broncos punted with 4:28 left in the quarter.
From the 24 yard line, Murray picked up 3 yards. Jackson tossed an incomplete pass on second down. Jackson found Proche for an eight yard gain. Lamar Jackson connected with Watkins for a 13 yard gain. Bell picked up four yards running to the left. After an incomplete pass, Jackson connected with Duvernay for a 7 yard gain. With 60 seconds left in the quarter, Jackson tossed the ball to Proche for an eight yard gain. Murray picked up the first down running to the right and that play ended the third quarter.
To start the fourth quarter off, Lamar Jackson connected with Andrews for a touchdown but there was a flag on the play. The Ravens were flagged for a face mask. On first and 25, the Ravens gained nothing, but it looked like a sack by Von Miller. On second down, Lamar tossed another incomplete pass and it looked like Von Miller was injured. On third down, Jackson found Duvernay for 17 yards. On fourth and 8, with 13:42 left in the game, the Ravens kicked a 46 yard field goal. The Ravens lead over the Broncos increased to 13 points.
The Broncos started another three and out drive with 13:37 left in the game. Gordon lost a yard, Fant gained 6 and Drew threw an incomplete pass. The Broncos punted with 12:44 left in the game.
The Ravens matched the Broncos effort on the next drive. Murray gained nine yards before they punted with 10:42 left in the game.
The next Bronco drive started from the 47 yard line, lasted two minutes and netted zero yards. Hinton caught a pass for 13 yards on first down. Lock then tossed an incomplete pass. Williams slipped and lost three yards on second down. On third and 13, Hinton picked up 22 yards but there was a flag on the play. Garett Bolles was flagged for holding. After an incomplete pass by Lock, the Broncos punted on fourth and 23 from the 47 with 8:34 left in the game.
Jackson scrambled to the right for two yards on first down. Lamer found Patrick Ricard, #42 and Watkins for 11 yards over the next two plays. On first down, with 6:30 left in the game, Ben Cleveland, #66, was flagged for holding. This didn’t bother the Ravens and Proche picked up 14 yards on the next play. On second and six, Lamar Jackson ran to the right for 3 yards. With 4:35 left, Lamar Jackson connected with Proche for 32 yards. The Ravens then ran the clock down to the 2 minute warning. When play resumed, Lamar threw an incomplete pass. The Ravens kicked a field goal with 1:54 left in the game. The Broncos were now behind by 16 points.
On first down, Lock was sacked for a one yard loss. Lock found Patrick for a gain of 9 yards on second down. On third down, Gordon picked 12 yards running to the left. A Lock to Fant connection gained 9 yards. With 28 seconds left, Lock tossed it to Sutton for a gain of 32 yards. With 20 seconds left, Lock connected with Williams for a 9 yard gain. The ball was now on the 5 yard line. On second and goal, Lock threw an incomplete pass. With 10 seconds left, on third and 1, Lock was intercepted in the end zone.
With 3 seconds left in the game, Lamar Jackson ran to the left for a 5 yard gain and ended the game. This play caused Vic’s brain to short circuit.
Final score: Denver 7, Baltimore 23.
*AYPC is average yards per carry
PlayerCarriesAYPCLongTD(s)Fumble(s) Gordon961400 Williams773100 Bridgewater12200
PlayerReceptions%LongTD(s)Fumble(s) Fant660%1410 Williams3100%900 Patrick350%1900 Sutton338%3200 Gordon250%800 Okwuegbunam150%1100 Hinton133%1300 Spencer*00%000
compypaTD(s)INT(s)LongRating 44%4101976
TimesYards LostFumble(s) 2150
compypaTD(s)INT(s)LongRating 57%5013252
TimesYards LostFumble(s) 3150
compypaTD(s)INT(s)LongRating 59%9104996
Time(s)Yard(s) LostFumble(s) 3120
TeamGame(s) PlayedWinning %Net Los Angeles2100%+20 Kansas City10-6 Las Vegas10-14 Denver000
TeamGame(s) PlayedWinning %Net Las Vegas3100%+18 Denver367%+20 Kansas City250%+3 Los Angeles000
TeamGame(s) PlayedWinning %Net Denver1100%+14 Kansas City1100%+12 Los Angeles250%+1 Las Vegas000
Today's teams ranked by stats
The Steelers have been hit hard by father time, what a great time for the Broncos to play the Steelers! I did hear a rumor that Ben could be benched and I’m not sure who the backup quarterback is so, that could be bad news.
The Broncos changed their travel routine this week for some reason. The last time they traveled they arrived two days early, this time they arrived less than 24 hours before the game. That might end up being a factor.
Von Miller described this game as a must win game for Denver. I don’t think he has said that since the Broncos played Arizona and Vance was the head coach.
If the Broncos can only beat teams under 500, this is a must win for Denver.
I hope the offense is better prepared than they were last week!
Sunday October 10 @ 11 AM MT
Looking Ahead to Future Opponents
WeekTeamWinning %Win(s) 1Vikings0%0 2Seahawks33%1 3Rams00
WeekTeamWinning %Win(s) 1Giants25%1 2Jaguars00 3Jets25%1 4Ravens75%3
WeekTeamWinning %Win(s) 5Steelers25%1 6Raiders75%3 7Browns75%3 8Football Team50%2
WeekTeamWinning %Win(s) 9Cowboys75%3 10Eagles25%1 12Chargers75%3 13Chiefs50%2
WeekTeamWinning %Win(s) 14Lions00 15Bengals75%3 16Raiders75%3 17Chargers75%3 18Chiefs50%2
A red line, might be wavy, indicates a loss.A green line, might be double, indicates a win. *(records as of October 4,2021)
