The Denver Broncos improved to 13-3 with a 20-13 win over theKansas City Chiefs on Thursday Night Football in Week 17. Following that Christmas victory, here are Denver’s best (and worst) player grades from Pro Football Focus.
Broncos best offensive players
OT Mike McGlinchey: 87.0QB Bo Nix: 82.8OG Quinn Meinerz: 80.3C Alex Forsyth: 78.0TE Adam Trautman: 71.9
Another clutch game from quarterback Bo Nix, and a strong showing from the offensive line, including center Alex Forsyth, who got his first start of the season after Luke Wattenberg landed on injured reserve.
Broncos worst offensive players
FB Adam Prentice: 35.7TE Evan Engram: 51.2WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey: 53.5WR Marvin Mims: 53.9WR Courtland Sutton: 59.0
It was a night to forget for Denver’s wide receivers, including Courtland Sutton, who dropped what should have been a touchdown.
Broncos best defensive players
DL D.J. Jones: 91.5OLB Jonah Elliss: 90.1DL Malcolm Roach: 82.1DL Eyioma Uwazurike: 77.3OLB Nik Bonitto: 74.2
Led by a strong showing from the defensive line, Denver held KC’s offense to just 139 net yards. The Chiefs went 4-of-11 (36%) on third downs.
Broncos worst defensive grades
CB Pat Surtain: 44.1OLB Dondrea Tillman: 50.6DL Zach Allen: 52.6LB Justin Strnad: 60.7CB Jahdae Barron: 61.2
Surtain was dinged for a questionable pass interference penalty that came on an overthrown pass. These grades feel a bit harsh for defenders who only allowed 13 points, and the touchdown came on a short field.
Broncos special teams grades
ST Reese Taylor: 81.9LS Mitchell Fraboni: 51.4KR Marvin Mims: 60.7P Jeremy Crawshaw: 60.9K Wil Lutz: 63.9 (FG) 60.0 (KO)
Lutz ended the night 2-of-2 on field goal attempts and 2-of-2 on extra point attempts. To view more player grades from Week 17, visit the paid version of PFF’s website.
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