The Denver Broncos improved to 7-2 following an 18-15 comeback win over the Houston Texans on Sunday. Following that victory, here are Denver’s best (and worst) player grades from Pro Football Focus.
Broncos best offensive players
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Lewis, 41, became the oldest player in franchise history to appear in a regular or postseason game. Bandy had a costly fumble on speical teams (and a 63.9 return grade), but he stepped up at WR with Marvin Mims sidelined.
Broncos worst offensive players
Engram could have scored a touchdown, but Nix overthrew him, and the veteran tight end finished the day with no catches on three targets.
Broncos best defensive players
DL John Franklin-Myers: 74.9
Greenlaw’s back and he’s quickly made a big impact. He only played 27 snaps on Sunday, but Greenlaw’s utilization should increase in the coming weeks.
Broncos worst defensive grades
DL Eyioma Uwazurike: 54.4
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Barron “started” on Sunday with Pat Surtain (pec) sidelined, but Kris Abrams-Draine (43) and Ja’Quan McMillian (51) played more snaps than the rookie (34).
Broncos special teams grades
LS Mitchell Fraboni: 67.5
K Wil Lutz: 71.3 (FG) 60.0 (KO)
Crawshaw ended the day with eight punts for 428 yards, including a booming 76-yard long. To view more player grades from Week 9, visit the paid version of PFF’s website.
Up next on the Broncos’ schedule is a Thursday Night Football showdown with the Las Vegas Raiders at home on Nov. 6.
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