But does overall touchdown percentage in the redzone correlate to wins? Not necessarily. The Oakland Raiders rank 1st in the NFL in this category. In fact the top 10 is comprised of 6 current playoff contenders. How have the Broncos fared in each game this season?
Opponent |
Redzone |
TD/FG |
Points Possible |
Points Scored |
4 |
3/1 |
28 |
24 |
|
4 |
3/1 |
28 |
24 |
|
2 |
1/1 |
14 |
10 |
|
3 |
3/0 |
21 |
21 |
|
3 |
2/1 |
21 |
17 |
|
Niners |
3 |
3/0 |
21 |
21 |
4 |
4/0 |
28 |
28 |
|
4 |
3/0 |
28 |
21 |
|
Raiders |
4 |
2/2 |
28 |
20 |
Totals |
31 |
24/6 |
217 |
186 |
In 31 opportunities, the Broncos have scored 24 touchdowns and 6 field goals. 186 of their 286 points (65%) have come in the redzone. The past two games Denver has had 8 redzone opportunities but has only converted 5 for touchdowns (62.5%) which is below their season average of 77.4%. Heading into New England, the Broncos had converted 13/13 opportunities to points with 12 of them being touchdowns.
Defensively, the Broncos have fared much worse. They are allowing 63%of all redzone opportunities to be converted into touchdowns (25th in the league) while yielding a touchdown 90% of the time over the last three games.
Their upcoming opponent St. Louis Rams convert touchdowns in the redzone 59% of the time (12th in NFL) while allowing opponents to convert only 50% of the time (7th in NFL).
Horse Tracks
Broncos Mailbag: Might C.J. Anderson be Denver's best running back? - The Denver Post
In the Broncos Mailbag, Mike Klis tackles seven Q's, including one about Denver's choices at running back.
Hochman: Broncos' consideration of Richie Incognito displays worry for O-line - The Denver Post
Richie Incognito is a terrible person, but he could help the Denver Broncos.
Broncos pass for now on signing Richie Incognito after Monday workout - The Denver Post
For now, the Broncos have decided against signing Richie Incognito, the NFL bad boy who was suspended for bullying and kicked off the Miami Dolphins.
Richie Incognito workout shows Broncos still searching for answers - ESPN
Richie Incognito workout shows Broncos still searching for answers on revamped offensive line.
C.J's tackle-breaking trek and Thomas' TD truck
Go frame by frame through memorable sequences that team photographers Eric Lars Bakke and Ben Hays captured during Sunday's win, including C.J. Anderson's 51-yard TD and Julius Thomas running through Charles Woodson to the end zone.
Denver Broncos weekly film study - ESPN
This look at Denver Broncos film examines the team's new-look offensive line and how it could look against the St. Louis Rams.
Day-after takeaways from Broncos-Raiders
T.J. Ward in the box, Chris Harris Jr. in the slot and Will Montgomery's work at center highlight Andrew Mason's post-game observations.
The Film Don't Lie: Chiefs - AFC West Blog - ESPN
A weekly look at what the Kansas City Chiefs must fix.
The Film Don't Lie: San Diego Chargers - ESPN
A weekly look at what the San Diego Chargers must fix entering its Week 11 game against Oakland.
The Film Don't Lie: Oakland Raiders - ESPN
A weekly look at what the Oakland Raiders must fix following their Week 10 loss to Denver.
The Smart Football Glossary | Smart Football
Football is bathed in jargon. Other sports have their wonky terms but anyone who even casually watches a football game is bombarded with a cascade of code
There Will Never Be Another Randy Moss "
Is Michael Crabtree unhappy with role on 49ers? - NFL.com
Michael Crabtree doesn't sound too happy. The 49ers' receiver said Sunday after a game-saving catch he's the third option on the team. How much has San Francisco used the pass-catcher in past weeks?
Dean Blandino: Jimmy Graham should've been flagged - NFL.com
Jimmy Graham argued Sunday that he was wrongly flagged for pass interference in the final seconds of regulation in the Saints' loss to the 49ers, but NFL VP of officiating Dean Blandino thinks differently.
Chicago Bears waive Santonio Holmes - NFL.com
Santonio Holmes is no longer a member of the Chicago Bears. The team announced Tuesday that the veteran wide receiver has been given his release after only one reception since Week 3.
Brandon Mebane (torn hamstring) out for season - NFL.com
The Seattle Seahawks will almost certainly be without one of their best run-stoppers for the duration of the season, as defensive tackle Brandon Mebane tore his hamstring, Albert Breer reported Tuesday.