Denver Broncos at San Diego Chargers - A Look Inside the Numbers
by John Bena on Oct 19, 2009 11:22 AM MDT
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PrintWhat do the stats tell us about tonight's game against the Chargers? Everything or nothing at all. Does past performance dictate future outcome? We'll find out!
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| BRONCOS | CHARGERS | |
| Record | 5-0 | 2-2 |
| Div. Standing | 1st(AFCW) | 2nd(AFCW) |
| Turnover Ratio(NFL Rank) | +6(4t) | +1(14t) |
| OFFENSE | ||
| Net Yards Per Game | 376.8(6) | 349.3(10) |
| Yards Per Play | 5.8(9) | 5.8(8) |
| Points Per Game | 19.8(22) | 25.3(10) |
| Poss. Average | 31:16 | 26:44 |
| Net Rushing YPG | 139.0(5) | 53.8(32) |
| Net Passing YPG | 237.8(15) | 295.5(2) |
| INTs/Yards | 1/0 | 3/19 |
| Sacks Allowed/Yards | 8/47 | 10/63 |
| Fumbles/Lost | 7/4 | 5/3 |
| 3rd Down % | 38.1%(16) | 43.1%(11) |
| Red Zone TD % | 46.7%(22t) | 35.3%(28) |
| Giveaways | 5 | 6 |
| DEFENSE | ||
| Net yards Per Game | 252.8(2) | 365.8(26) |
| Yards Per Play | 4.2(3) | 5.6(24) |
| Points Per Game | 8.6(1) | 25.5(25) |
| Net Rushing YPG | 81.0(6) | 151.0(27) |
| Net Passing YPG | 171.8(5) | 214.8(12) |
| INTs/Yards | 6/59 | 4/74 |
| Sacks For/Yards | 16/80 | 6/41 |
| Opp. Fumbles/Lost | 10/5 | 7/3 |
| 3rd Down % | 28.4%(3) | 49.0%(32) |
| Red Zone TD % | 44.4%(10) | 62.5%(26t) |
| Takeaways | 11 | 7 |
| SPECIAL TEAMS | ||
| Punts-Average Yards(Gross) | 46.3 | 47.7 |
| Punts-Average Yards(Net) | 37.8 | 42.9 |
| Punt Returns-Average Per | 7.4 | 4.2 |
| Punt Returns-Average Per Allowed | 9.8 | 9.1 |
| Kickoff Returns - Average Per | 18.7 | 27.2 |
| Kickoff Returns - Average Per Allowed | 22.8 | 20.5 |
| Field Goals Made/Attempted | 10/13 | 8/9 |
| PENALTIES | ||
| Penalties Against/Yards | 29/220 | 27/185 |
| Opp. Penalties Against/yards | 25/239 | 23/170 |
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Here are a couple more numbers
Broncos 20 Chargers 7
Lock it!
Character may be manifested in the great moments but it is made in the small ones -- Philip Brooks
I think it's payback time. Broncos, 37 - 17
If ever they were to run up the score, I hope tonight would be the night.
by Gristle McThornbody on Oct 19, 2009 12:12 PM MDT reply actions
I think my favorite one would be...
Defensive 3rd Down % (Chargers worst in the league)
If your D can’t get off the field, you lose, simple as it gets.
DONT COME OUT FLAT DENVER!!!
As the season wears on
these statistics become more relevant. Thanks Guru!
It all starts in the trenches - HT 11/11/08
Leave the hateful vitriol to the uninformed - HT 3/16/09
Might as well add my two bits . . .
Den O-line vs. SD D-line/LB: adv. Den (SD NT out, & ailing LBs)
Den Rush vs. SD Def: adv. Den
Den Pass vs. SD Def: adv. Den
SD O-line vs. Den D-line/LB: adv. Den (SD center out)
SD Rush vs. Den Def: adv. Den
SD Pass vs. Den Def: wash
SD ST vs. Den ST: wash
Intangibles: SD (home field)
Den 31, SD 17
BILLY THOMPSON GOT SHAFTED!!
Week 6 has been a total cluster****.
I am worried about this game. just about every team that should have won this week..LOST. screw that! Broncos, save this hellish week I’ve had…please!
Verbose in style, dispersion of thought, procrastination in life.
But, the Football Stars are Aligning
NFL Bookends
NFC – Saints and Vikings
AFC – Colts and _______
Therefore, Broncos win.
Nervous!
No matter how many signs/numbers are pointing towards a Broncos victory, this will still be the hardest game of the young season. It is the Chargers, at San Diego. Never take an opponent lightly, especially a division rival. And they still have one of the best QBs in the league (no matter how much it pains me to say it.)
So far this season I have every right to believe McD will have the Broncos prepared. Let’s hope for a good game!
"Some guys got drafted and they ain't played football in 15 years and I'm still waiting to get drafted. I'm still waiting to hear my name." -Rod Smith
you're right
Hardest game of the season. And one that will tell us volumes about this year’s team.
Conversation nonstarters: hoping McDaniels fails, comparing Bears to Broncos, Cutler to Orton, apples to oranges, and casual drinkers to Raiders fans.
by broncosmontana on Oct 19, 2009 2:40 PM MDT up reply actions
I hate to say it but I think Denver is due for a letdown
Broncos have been terrible on Monday night. If they can win one of the next 2, I’ll be happy.
The Shannahan Broncos
Davis and Sharpe to the Hall!
"Teamwork divides the task and double the success."
- Unknown
by Jon Tollerud on Oct 19, 2009 3:01 PM MDT up reply actions
Exactly.
All those “Chargers have owned the Broncos” stats are meaningless this year. This is NOT the same team. All these intangibles are not Josh McDaniels’ weaknesses. He prepares through the intangibles. The other team might get psyched out on national TV, or in weird weather, or get psyched out by head games. But McD seems to prepare for what happens on the field. The “color of the sunshine” does not matter to him or this Broncos team. THey are winners. If they get outplayed, they will lose. But they will be in it. THey may make a few mistakes, but I haven’t seen any indication that this team is capable of imploding after a mistake. 2008 Broncos got mired in quicksand. 2009 Broncos effing PRACTICE in quicksand. I have immense faith in Josh McDaniels preparation ability, and the leadership in our lockerroom and on the field. Excitement and “need to win” are all well and good, (Merriman), but if you don’t know how to manifest the emotion, it is useless, and can cause sloppy play.
-Harvey J. Neptune
"Practice doesn't make perfect. PERFECT practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi
by HarvJNep2n on Oct 19, 2009 5:31 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
Damn
After destroying over my desk, ripping the computer out of the wall, throwing the dog through the window, and flipping over my truck….I feel better. I’m ready for the game tonight.
Give a man a fish, and he'll eat for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he'll eat for a lifetime.
"Losing stinks" - Josh McDaniels
whoops
thought I was replying to those videos. Well, I’m still ready.
Give a man a fish, and he'll eat for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he'll eat for a lifetime.
"Losing stinks" - Josh McDaniels
by azbroncomaniac on Oct 19, 2009 2:21 PM MDT up reply actions
haha classic
I was going to say you must be an accountant getting that excited over numbers
by T.Dot_Bronco on Oct 19, 2009 5:18 PM MDT up reply actions
Here's another number to fire us up
- of Hall of Famers:
Broncos: 2
Chargers: 10
Just pulling the pin and tossing it in. ; )
Conversation nonstarters: hoping McDaniels fails, comparing Bears to Broncos, Cutler to Orton, apples to oranges, and casual drinkers to Raiders fans.
hmm that was supposed to be a number sign, not a 1.
Conversation nonstarters: hoping McDaniels fails, comparing Bears to Broncos, Cutler to Orton, apples to oranges, and casual drinkers to Raiders fans.
by broncosmontana on Oct 19, 2009 2:39 PM MDT up reply actions
$)($#^%#*%&_(&*_+)*_!&^#%*^)_(*)(^&@#)_$(&*_^
You suck BM. ;)
"Precipitation, which side are you on?
Are you on the rise? Are you falling down?
Let me know, Come on let's go, yeah
Got some if you need it!" -EV
: ) It worked! Now go take it out on the Bolts, S!
Conversation nonstarters: hoping McDaniels fails, comparing Bears to Broncos, Cutler to Orton, apples to oranges, and casual drinkers to Raiders fans.
by broncosmontana on Oct 19, 2009 3:58 PM MDT up reply actions
That just says the
chargers are old.
-Harvey J. Neptune
"Practice doesn't make perfect. PERFECT practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi
Just to remind every one
McDaniels in NOT Mike Shannahan therefore trends are BS and you can not judge THIS team based on ANYTHING from last year. The only thing that is the same in Dove Valley is the paint!
“Broncos are due for a let down” – Why?
“Broncos can’t play on Monday night” – Why?
“The Chargers own the Broncos 5 of the last 6 times”- With this team and coaching staff?
If we lose it will not be because of ANY of this. A win or a loss will go to the team that is better prepared and plays better for 60+ min. Trends, Stats and anything else involving these two teams can be thrown out the window.
Davis and Sharpe to the Hall!
"Teamwork divides the task and double the success."
- Unknown
by Jon Tollerud on Oct 19, 2009 3:05 PM MDT reply actions 3 recs
you'd think all the things you've mentioned would be common sense
but some people clearly have limited capabilities in logic
by RockyMountainHigh on Oct 19, 2009 5:27 PM MDT up reply actions
Jon you are a homer. LOL
-Harvey J. Neptune
"Practice doesn't make perfect. PERFECT practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi
I dont have ESPN
Can somebody please send me a link to the game. On my email so that u dont have ti put it here. elvisalexadams@yahoo.com. Thatnk you. Really.
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