Broncos at Cardinals
The matchup
Final: DEN 30, ARI 16
Final DEN 30, ARI 16
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEN | 6 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 30 |
| ARI | 0 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 16 |
Passing
DEN Bo Nix 15/29, 222 yds, 1 TD
ARI Jacoby Brissett 27/48, 272 yds, 1 TD
Rushing
DEN Bo Nix 7 car, 73 yds, 1 TD
ARI Bam Knight 7 car, 48 yds
Receiving
DEN RJ Harvey 2 rec, 54 yds, 1 TD
ARI Trey McBride 10 rec, 111 yds, 1 TD
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⚠ Low-scoring game projected for ARI: quarterback passing yards come in short more often in games like this.
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Denver Broncos
- Out · RB Tyler Badie (Thumb)
- Active (game day) · RB Jonah Coleman (Ankle)
- Out · LB Jonah Elliss (Ankle)
- Out · S Talanoa Hufanga (Ankle)
- Active (game day) · CB Pat Surtain II (Ankle)
Arizona Cardinals
- Out · RB Jeremiyah Love (Ankle)
- Active (game day) · QB Carson Beck (Back)
- Out · S Andrew Wingard (Knee)
- Out · G Jon Gaines II (Knee)
- Out · DT Walter Nolen (Ankle)
- Questionable · CB Max Melton (Knee)
- Active (game day) · S Budda Baker (Groin)
- Active (game day) · DT Darius Robinson (Back)
Game-day inactives: no skill players
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Denver Broncos
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Graded Gold · picks 5-0 · counting Bet Protect+ (Silver without it). Saved before kickoff Sun Oct 11, 12:27 PM ET.
Picks on the card (5)
- Daniel Jones 125+ passing yardsAnchorHit
- Josh Downs 3+ receptionsHit
- Keenan Allen 2+ receptionsHit
- Aaron Rodgers 150+ passing yardsAnchorHit
- Pat Freiermuth 2+ receptionsHit
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