15.9%
Tight end Joel Dreessen corralled a deflected pass in the end zone during the fourth quarter against Houston. Dreessen ranks second in the NFL in percentage of catches resulting in touchdowns since 2010 with 11 of his 69 receptions going for scores.
28
Brandon Stokley’s 38-yard touchdown catch from Manning marked the 28th time in NFL history that two players 36-years or older connected on a touchdown pass. It last happened on Nov. 18, 2007 when Panthers quarterback Vinny Testaverde hit Christian Fauria for a touchdown. Head Coach John Fox was the coach at the time of that play as well.
64
Quarterback Peyton Manning, who completed 26-of-52 passes for 330 yards with two touchdowns (83.0 rtg.) against the Texans registered his 64th career 300-yard game to pass Dan Marino as the NFL’s all-time leader in that category.
81%
With three field goals made against Houston, Broncos kicker Matt Prater passed Jason Elam as the most accurate kicker in team history. Prater, who is 4-of-4 on field goals this season, has made 94-of-116 (80.9%) field goals as a Bronco. Prater’s 53-yard field goal with six seconds remaining in the first half helped improve his NFL-record 50-yard career field goal percentage to 76.5% (13-of-17). Prater also matched his career high with five touchbacks on kickoffs in Sunday’s game.
136
Wide receiver Eric Decker led all players with eight catches for 136 yards vs. the Texans. The 136 receiving yards marked a career high for the third-year receiver.
144
Defensive tackle Justin Bannan’s recovered an Arian Foster fumble that was forced by defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson in the fourth quarter on Sunday. The fumble recovery marked the second of his career and first since Week 2 of his rookie season – a span of 144 games.
-Stuart Zaas
Tags: Houston Texans, Inside the Numbers, Week 3
We just have to start fast! it seemed like we are better under pressure than just taking our time.. We will bounce back and learn from this!! Bronco Country for life!!
Here’s a couple of numbers for you: 59-14…..
I’d like to see our boys take all our frustrations out on the Raiders this weekend, and completely gut them on Sunday. I hope our coaching staff is using that horrible day as motivation for the younger guys, and those who weren’t on the team in 2010.
NO MERCY!!!
I mentioned before that I saw a fight to Tony Carter when he made the 53 man roster. Many questioned why he was kept and blasted his performances in pre-season games.
So far, he has faired pretty well. He still has some growing to do, but he has done well.
Ben Tate fumbled not Foster.
Sorry Bronco Country, but when I was watching from home I didn’t see enough enthusiasm from our home fans. When it was third down and woodyard was trying to pump you up I saw half the people in the audience sitting with their arms crossed. This isn’t golf! Its okay to cheer and get the players off their game. Our fans need to create a better atmosphere that takes the opponents out of the game and pumps our players up at the same time.
Westslope, did you not notice multiple false start penalties? (two back to back in the first half) Although its hard to maintain crowd noise when the other team continues to burn our DB’s for big plays. I know in my section of the south stands we try and make as much noise as possible especially when the opposing team is in 3rd down situations. Maybe the shots you were seeing were people in the 200′s/club level seats.
I believe Del Rio will be reviewing cover schemes as to not allow Carson Palmer to hit wide open receivers 60 yards (Schaub to Johnson 1st qtr) & 52 yards(Schaub to Walters 2nd qtr) down the field for TD’s! I also hope our blocking schemes will scrutinized this week so that we’ll be able to rush for more than 59 yards! Even the hardy south standers can get the wind taken out of our sails and lungs with big plays like that especially when the opposing receivers are running free.
Bottom line is it has never been the same since the team moved into the new stadium. Although it was pretty close to the old Mile high noise in the opener vs the Steelers. We need more fans like you who will make noise and cheer instead of the “wine & cheese” crowd.
Frustrating couple games. Close but yet so far! What better team to take it out on than Oakland! Go Broncos!!
It is obvious they are not getting mentally ready to get going at the first play. A little butt-kicking and motivational by the veteran leaders needs to take place on a steady basis before the start of the game so tbey are playing intense right from the gitgo. And on offense, Fox needs to shuck the reins and let Peyton start out in the no – huddle and pass first to set the defenders back on their heels a little bit. Get first blood on opening drive would set the tone to stay with them rather than watch them start to pull away. Simpler put- get your game faces put on of the f,,,ing tunnel!!! Go Broncos- Crush the Raiders!!!