The Denver Broncos beat the Las Vegas Raiders in potentially the least impressive fashion of any win this season. However, a win’s a win, and Denver now has the best record in football with 8-2. Pro Football Focus (PFF) released its Week 10 player grades, highlighting the best and worst individual performances.
Offense
Best
- LT Garett Bolles: 80.2
- RG Quinn Meinerz: 78.4
- FB Adam Prentice: 75.0
- OL Calvin Throckmorton: 72.2
- LG Alex Palczewski: 70.3
J.K. Dobbins (66.1) earned the sixth-highest overall grade and was the Broncos’ most productive offensive player statistically. He totaled 77 rushing yards on 18 carries, averaging 4.3 yards per attempt. It’s no surprise that the two top-graded players were offensive linemen—their strong blocking has been key to keeping Denver on pace for its first 1,000-yard rusher since 2019.
Worst
- TE Marcedes Lewis: 28.6
- TE Adam Trautman: 42.8
- RB Tyler Badie: 46.9
- WR Pat Bryant: 52.5
- TE Evan Engram: 52.8
It was a rough night for the tight end group. Lewis (19.9) earned the lowest pass-blocking grade on the team, while Trautman (42.4) struggled in run blocking. Overall, Denver’s tight ends combined for just three catches on six targets, totaling only 14 yards.
Defense
Best
- DL Zach Allen: 87.1
- DB Talanoa Hufanga: 83.3
- DL John Franklin-Myers: 79.3
- OLB Nik Bonitto: 74.9
- CB Kris Abrams-Draine: 72.8
Allen is putting together an incredible season, contributing to a sack in six straight games. According to PFF, he registered six pressures, two tackles, and three defensive stops against the Raiders. With Patrick Surtain II sidelined by a pec injury, Allen has stepped up as a dominant defensive presence in his absence.
Worst
- DL Malcolm Roach: 39.2
- DL D.J. Jones: 48.6
- CB Riley Moss: 51.9
- CB Jahdae Barron: 52.0
- CB Ja’Quan McMillian: 55.6
Speaking of Surtain’s absence, PFF didn’t look kindly on the rest of Denver’s cornerbacks. The low grades are a bit surprising, considering Geno Smith threw for just 140 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions. According to PFF, Moss, Barron, and McMillian combined to allow 10 receptions on 13 targets for 117 yards.
Special Teams
- ST JL Skinner: 90.2
- KR Michael Bandy: 61.2
- LS Mitchell Fraboni: 52.7
- P Jeremy Crawshaw: 48.3
- K Wil Lutz: 53.9 (FG) 60.0 (KO)
Crawshaw had the worst game of his NFL career. Multiple muffed punts gave the Raiders excellent field position, which they fortunately failed to capitalize on.
The Denver Broncos have a break until November 16, but their next matchup is a big one. They’ll take on the Kansas City Chiefs in a game that could decide the AFC West race. Kickoff is set for next Sunday at 2:25 p.m. MST.
