Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders 2 Drive Stats and Recap

 The 2020 season ended with one of the better all around performances form the team, as the offense looked good and gained 53% of their potential yards, while the defense held the Raiders to just 37% of theirs.  But, it did come down to opportunities, as the Broncos had 4 turnovers forced and walked away on those drives with just 10 points.  Not hitting those opportunities is going to have to be something the Broncos must do next season, or things will stay just as rough as they have been. The defense played well almost all game, until the 4th when the depleted secondary just couldn't hold on any longer, allowing a pair of long scoring drives.

 Despite the result and some frustrations with scoring opportunities, this game was probably the best overall game the team has played this year.  Lock and Jeudy finally clicked, and the defense forced turnovers and held the Raiders down most of the day.  It showcased just how talented this team is overall, and that with a little bit of luck and bit of a talent infusion in the offseason this team can compete against anyone.  Its disappointing that the season is done, but it does mean its time to start focusing on the next steps for a team that has to make some headway next year.

 

Offense	Defense	Start Line	Quarter	Result	Yards Gained	Potential Gained	Play Count
LV	DEN	75	1	Punt	4	5.3	3
DEN	LV	72	1	Field goal	68	94.4	11
LV	DEN	75	1	Field goal	60	80.0	11
DEN	LV	75	1	Touchdown	75	100.0	10
LV	DEN	75	1	Turnover	10	13.3	2
DEN	LV	39	2	Missed field goal	2	5.1	3
LV	DEN	54	2	Touchdown	54	100.0	6
DEN	LV	75	2	Turnover on downs	37	49.3	12
LV	DEN	62	2	Punt	20	32.3	5
DEN	LV	96	2	Punt	20	20.8	8
LV	DEN	56	2	Touchdown	56	100.0	8
DEN	LV	75	2	Missed field goal	23	30.7	6
DEN	LV	75	3	Field goal	57	76.0	9
LV	DEN	75	3	Punt	-4	-5.3	3
DEN	LV	61	3	Punt	9	14.8	3
LV	DEN	95	3	Turnover	25	26.3	4
DEN	LV	37	3	Field goal	30	81.1	5
LV	DEN	75	3	Turnover	14	18.7	2
DEN	LV	34	3	Touchdown	34	100.0	6
LV	DEN	75	4	Turnover	6	8.0	3
DEN	LV	31	4	Punt	-8	-25.8	3
LV	DEN	90	4	Touchdown	90	100.0	9
DEN	LV	92	4	Touchdown	92	100.0	5
LV	DEN	75	4	Punt	19	25.3	8
DEN	LV	90	4	Punt	18	20.0	9
LV	DEN	77	4	Touchdown	77	100.0	10
DEN	LV	75	4	Missed field goal	30	40.0	2

 

Denver Broncos vs LA Chargers 2 Drive Stats and Recap

 The Broncos took another loss this week in a tight game, one in which the offense had several miscues at key times that left them just out of scoring.  Denver actually gained more potential yards than the Chargers, 55.3% to LA's just 35.2%.  A turnover in the maroon zone and a missed field goal though had Denver trailing 13-0 at half.  That inefficiency has plagued the offense all year, and through most of the game it didn't help that receivers dropped passes and losing KJ Hamler meant the loss of a versatile weapon.

 The second half saw the Chargers have just two of five drives gain more than half of their potential yards, but the second one was crucial after Denver had tied the game.  The defense allowed an 11 play drive to get into field goal range, and that would be the final defecit.

The team now looks to win a final game against the Raiders.  It will be the final look at the offensive young core, to give a hopeful glance to the future.

Offense	Defense	Start Line	Quarter	Result	Yards Gained	Potential Gained	Play Count
LAC	DEN	39	1	Field goal	20	51.3	5
DEN	LAC	87	1	Turnover	71	81.6	14
LAC	DEN	94	1	Punt	14	14.9	6
DEN	LAC	55	1	Missed field goal	36	65.5	10
LAC	DEN	73	2	Touchdown	73	100.0	9
DEN	LAC	81	2	Punt	7	8.6	4
LAC	DEN	65	2	Field goal	40	61.5	9
DEN	LAC	75	2	Punt	22	29.3	5
LAC	DEN	85	2	End of half	12	14.1	5
DEN	LAC	72	3	Punt	30	41.7	8
LAC	DEN	80	3	Punt	2	2.5	4
DEN	LAC	53	3	Field goal	41	77.4	7
LAC	DEN	75	3	Field goal	68	90.7	11
DEN	LAC	79	4	Field goal	48	60.8	8
LAC	DEN	69	4	Punt	9	13.0	3
DEN	LAC	72	4	Touchdown	72	100.0	11
LAC	DEN	88	4	Punt	-3	-3.4	4
DEN	LAC	58	4	Field goal	25	43.1	6
LAC	DEN	75	4	Field goal	56	74.7	11
DEN	LAC	75	4	Turnover	25	33.3	6