Best statistic of the game
The Broncos defense buckled down after some early struggles in the game. In-between the Raiders touchdown and field goal they forced three turnovers and gave up zero points on six drives (excluding a kneel down at halftime).
“We ball search and fly to the ball. Everyone is hustling to the ball, trying to make that tackle, trying to get a hand on an assist, and they’re ready for anything to happen. We got guys running to the ball, knocking a thrown ball, making good tackles, interceptions…things like that happen when you have a lot of guys running free,” T.J. Ward said of the defense’s mentality Sunday.
Worst statistic of the night
The Broncos offense was terrible at critical times in Sunday’s victory. They finished 2-for-13 on third downs and went 0-for-3 inside the red zone with one interception. Through five weeks of the season they have been in the bottom third of the league on third downs. It is a problem that Kubiak is obviously concerned about.
“We have to play a hell of a lot better. It starts with me, the offensive coach,” Kubiak said. “You know, we have to get better offensively. The sad thing is that we do some good stuff, but we don’t finish anything. That’s what is disappointing.”
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