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Lynch starts, Siemian throws TD as Broncos beat 49ers 33-14
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Vance Joseph isn't yet ready to declare a winner in the race to be Denver's starting quarterback between Paxton Lynch and Trevor Siemian.
If he is, the Broncos' head coach is keeping it to himself.
Lynch led three scoring drives in his bid for the job while Siemian, who started the preseason opener a week ago, came off the bench to throw a touchdown pass as the Broncos beat the San Francisco 49ers 33-14 on Saturday night.
''The time frame's not important,'' Joseph said. ''What's important is we get it right. It could be this week, it could be next week.''
On a night when Denver forced four turnovers in the first half, running C.J. Anderson got into the end zone and Brandon McManus kicked four field goals, the majority of focus was on the ongoing competition between the Broncos' two quarterbacks.
Despite a plea earlier this week from vice president of football operations John Elway that one of the two take control of the job, neither quarterback did much to separate himself from the other.
Lynch was 9 of 13 and showed good pocket presence by scrambling out of trouble a few times, but managed only 39 yards through the air in less than two quarters.
Denver's first-round draft pick a year ago, Lynch is trying not to get caught up in the situation.
''You can't compare your progress to somebody else's progress because when you're worried about the other guy getting better, you're wasting time not focused on yourself and making yourself better,'' Lynch said. ''That's really what I've been doing.''
Siemian put up more passing numbers (49) on his first drive and finished 8 of 11 for 93 yards. Afterward, the 2015 seventh-round pick said he feels he's done enough to be the starter.
''I think so,'' Siemian said. ''I'm not the coach but I think so.''
As good as their offense was, the Broncos' defense was better despite being without linebackers Von Miller and Brandon Marshall and cornerback T.J. Ward.
Denver converted the three turnovers - two fumble recoveries and an impressive interception by Chris Lewis-Harris, who wrestled the ball from 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin as both men fell to the turf - into 13 points.
San Francisco's Brian Hoyer was 8 of 11 for 89 yards and an interception while garnering a 58.5 passer rating. Third-round draft pick C.J. Beathard passed for 110 yards and a touchdown in his attempt to beat out Matt Barkley for the backup job.
''That whole game was concerning,'' 49ers rookie coach Kyle Shanahan said. ''Start off the first half with four turnovers. The penalties. Struggling to run the ball, too. It's really tough to win when you put your team in that situation.''
MILD MOMENTS
Multiple scuffles broke out when the teams held joint practices earlier in the week, but the game was relatively tame in comparison. After San Francisco linebacker Dekoda Watson was called for unnecessary roughness on the opening drive, both squads settled down.
ROOKIE WATCH
Broncos left tackle Garrett Boles had a forgettable first half. The 20th overall selection was whistled for three holding penalties and a false start in the first half. One of the holding calls negated a touchdown, while the false start came on third-and-1. Boles was born in nearby Walnut Creek, although he grew up in Utah.
San Francisco first-rounder Reuben Foster was mostly quiet, although the rookie linebacker showed good speed and range to bring down Anderson near the sidelines in the second quarter. Foster played despite suffering a sprain in his surgically repaired right shoulder during the practices with the Broncos.
FLAGS GALORE
The teams combined for 22 penalties for 176 yards, although it could have been much worse. During a punt return in the third quarter, five flags were thrown on the same play including four on the Broncos. When the dust settled, the penalties offset and the play was re-run. ''It was sloppy,'' Joseph said.
HOYER'S WHIFF
Hoyer fumbled in the first quarter when the ball slipped out of his hand when the 49ers' quarterback was dropping back to pass. ''My arm went forward and the ball didn't go with it,'' Hoyer said. ''It's literally the worst feeling I've had as a quarterback.''
LATE JUICE
Undrafted free agent Victor Bolden provided a late spark for the 49ers with a 104-yard kickoff return for touchdown.
MEMORIES
This was the Broncos' first appearance at Levi's Stadium since beating Carolina in Super Bowl 50.
TEAM TIES
The 49ers teams captains - Watson, linebacker Elvis Dumervil, left guard Zane Beadles and running back Kapri Bibbs - all previously played for the Broncos.
SITTING OUT
Both teams were without several key players. San Francisco sat defensive lineman DeForest Buckner (ankle), left guard Joshua Garnett (knee) and cornerback Jimmie Ward (hamstring), while Denver was missing running backs Devontae Booker (wrist) and Jamaal Charles (knee) and wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (shoulder).
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C. Anderson
26 RB 24 RuYds, RuTD, 13 ReYds, 3 RECs |
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C. Beathard
3 QB 110 PaYds, PaTD, 5 RuYds |
10
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Team Stats | ||
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Time of Pos | - | - |
1st Downs | 0 | 0 |
Rushing | 0 | 0 |
Passing | 0 | 0 |
Penalty | 0 | 0 |
3rd Down Conv | 0-0 | 0-0 |
4th Down Conv | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Total Net Yards | 0 | 0 |
Total Plays | 0 | 0 |
Avg Gain | 0 | 0 |
Net Yards Rushing | 0 | 0 |
Rush Attempts | 0 | 0 |
Avg Rush Yards | 0 | 0 |
Net Yards Passing | 0 | 0 |
Comp. - Att. | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Yards Per Pass | 0 | 0 |
Penalties - Yards | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Touchdowns | ||
Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
Other | ||
Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
Fumbles - Lost | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Int. Thrown | 0 | 0 |
Punts - Avg | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Return Yards | ||
Punts - Returns | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Kickoffs - Returns | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Int. - Returns | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Red Zone Eff. | 0-0 -0% | 0-0 -0% |
Goal to Go Eff. | 0-0 -0% | 0-0 -0% |
Safeties | 0 | 0 |
Passing | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | FPTS |
T. SiemianĀ
13 QB
9 FPTS
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T. Siemian | 8/11 | 93 | 1 | 0 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
K. SloterĀ
1 QB
2 FPTS
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K. Sloter | 7/7 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
P. LynchĀ
12 QB
3 FPTS
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P. Lynch | 9/13 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Rushing | ATT | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
S. RidleyĀ
4 RB
4 FPTS
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S. Ridley | 14 | 40 | 0 | 12 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. HendersonĀ
33 RB
5 FPTS
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D. Henderson | 6 | 30 | 0 | 12 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
P. LynchĀ
12 QB
3 FPTS
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P. Lynch | 3 | 27 | 0 | 12 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. ThompsonĀ
40 RB
8 FPTS
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J. Thompson | 3 | 26 | 1 | 20 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. AndersonĀ
22 RB
9 FPTS
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C. Anderson | 7 | 24 | 1 | 10 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||
S. WilliamsĀ
RB
0 FPTS
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S. Williams | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. SloterĀ
1 QB
2 FPTS
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K. Sloter | 1 | -1 | 0 | -1 | 2 |
Receiving | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
M. BrownĀ
15 WR
3 FPTS
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M. Brown | 2 | 2 | 32 | 0 | 19 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
H. SharpĀ
17 WR
3 FPTS
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H. Sharp | 2 | 2 | 31 | 0 | 17 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
D. HendersonĀ
33 RB
5 FPTS
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D. Henderson | 2 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 16 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. TaylorĀ
87 WR
7 FPTS
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J. Taylor | 3 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 19 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. HeuermanĀ
82 TE
1 FPTS
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J. Heuerman | 2 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
B. FowlerĀ
16 WR
1 FPTS
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B. Fowler | 3 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 10 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
C. AndersonĀ
22 RB
9 FPTS
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C. Anderson | 3 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
S. ScheuĀ
81 TE
0 FPTS
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S. Scheu | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
S. RidleyĀ
4 RB
4 FPTS
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S. Ridley | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
A. DerbyĀ
83 TE
0 FPTS
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A. Derby | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
V. GreenĀ
85 TE
0 FPTS
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V. Green | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
K. RaymondĀ
19 WR
0 FPTS
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K. Raymond | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
De. ThomasĀ
88 WR
0 FPTS
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De. Thomas | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
A. JanovichĀ
32 FB
0 FPTS
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A. Janovich | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
I. McKenzieĀ
84 WR
0 FPTS
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I. McKenzie | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense | T-A | SACK | INT | FF |
Z. KerrĀ
92 NT
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Z. Kerr | 3-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. Lewis-HarrisĀ
39 DB
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C. Lewis-Harris | 3-0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Z. AndersonĀ
50 ILB
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Z. Anderson | 3-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
W. ParksĀ
34 DB
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W. Parks | 3-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. NelsonĀ
52 ILB
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C. Nelson | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. JarrettĀ
98 DT
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T. Jarrett | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
N. AdamsĀ
61 DE
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N. Adams | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. LangleyĀ
27 CB
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B. Langley | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. TalibĀ
21 CB
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A. Talib | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. SimmonsĀ
31 SS
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J. Simmons | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. GotsisĀ
99 DT
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A. Gotsis | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
R. DixonĀ
9 P
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R. Dixon | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. HarrisĀ
25 CB
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C. Harris | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
V. DoraĀ
59 LB
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V. Dora | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. RobyĀ
29 CB
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B. Roby | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. MasonĀ
47 LB
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D. Mason | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. EkanemĀ
66 LB
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K. Ekanem | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. PekoĀ
94 DT
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D. Peko | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
S. SotoĀ
67 DE
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S. Soto | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
O. StewartĀ
36 DB
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O. Stewart | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. RiosĀ
38 CB
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M. Rios | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Q. GauseĀ
49 LB
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Q. Gause | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. SnyderĀ
45 LB
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K. Snyder | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. StewartĀ
26 FS
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D. Stewart | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. EdebaliĀ
91 LB
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K. Edebali | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking | FG | LG | XP | PTS |
B. McManusĀ
8 K
0 FPTS
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B. McManus | 4/4 | 42 | 3/3 | 15 |
Punting | NO | AVG | IN20 | LG |
R. DixonĀ
9 P
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R. Dixon | 4 | 48.8 | 1 | 57 |
Kickoff Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
B. LangleyĀ
27 CB
0 FPTS
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B. Langley | 1 | 17.0 | 17 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
S. ScheuĀ
81 TE
0 FPTS
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S. Scheu | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Punt Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
I. McKenzieĀ 84 WR
0 FPTS
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I. McKenzie | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
H. SharpĀ 17 WR
3 FPTS
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H. Sharp | 1 | 17.0 | 17 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
K. RaymondĀ 19 WR
0 FPTS
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K. Raymond | 1 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 |
Passing | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | FPTS |
C. BeathardĀ
3 QB
10 FPTS
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C. Beathard | 7/12 | 110 | 1 | 0 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
B. HoyerĀ
2 QB
-1 FPTS
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B. Hoyer | 8/11 | 89 | 0 | 1 | -1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
M. BarkleyĀ
7 QB
-2 FPTS
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M. Barkley | 1/2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | -2 |
Rushing | ATT | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
C. HydeĀ
28 RB
2 FPTS
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C. Hyde | 8 | 26 | 0 | 7 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. BibbsĀ
26 RB
0 FPTS
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K. Bibbs | 4 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. BeathardĀ
3 QB
10 FPTS
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C. Beathard | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. WilliamsĀ
32 RB
0 FPTS
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J. Williams | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. BarkleyĀ
7 QB
-2 FPTS
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M. Barkley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. HoyerĀ
2 QB
-1 FPTS
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B. Hoyer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. HightowerĀ
22 RB
-2 FPTS
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T. Hightower | 3 | -1 | 0 | 4 | -2 |
Receiving | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
M. GoodwinĀ
11 WR
4 FPTS
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M. Goodwin | 4 | 3 | 44 | 0 | 22 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
A. RobinsonĀ
19 WR
3 FPTS
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A. Robinson | 1 | 1 | 39 | 0 | 39 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
G. KittleĀ
85 TE
9 FPTS
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G. Kittle | 5 | 3 | 33 | 1 | 29 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
K. JuszczykĀ
44 FB
2 FPTS
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K. Juszczyk | 2 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 21 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
K. BourneĀ
6 WR
1 FPTS
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K. Bourne | 1 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
L. MurphyĀ
18 WR
1 FPTS
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L. Murphy | 2 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
V. McDonaldĀ
89 TE
1 FPTS
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V. McDonald | 3 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
P. GarconĀ
15 WR
1 FPTS
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P. Garcon | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
B. BellĀ
84 TE
1 FPTS
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B. Bell | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
K. BibbsĀ
26 RB
0 FPTS
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K. Bibbs | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
T. HightowerĀ
22 RB
-2 FPTS
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T. Hightower | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
D. CarterĀ
14 WR
0 FPTS
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D. Carter | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
V. BoldenĀ
1 WR
0 FPTS
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V. Bolden | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
G. CelekĀ
88 TE
0 FPTS
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G. Celek | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense | T-A | SACK | INT | FF |
J. TarttĀ
29 FS
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J. Tartt | 6-1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
E. ReidĀ
35 FS
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E. Reid | 5-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
L. DouzableĀ
91 DT
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L. Douzable | 4-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
R. ArmstrongĀ
54 OLB
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R. Armstrong | 4-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
R. RobinsonĀ
33 CB
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R. Robinson | 3-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Q. DialĀ
92 DE
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Q. Dial | 3-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. CarradineĀ
95 DE
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T. Carradine | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
V. SunseriĀ
40 DB
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V. Sunseri | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. CoyleĀ
50 LB
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B. Coyle | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
L. JeromeĀ
49 DB
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L. Jerome | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. ColbertĀ
38 DB
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A. Colbert | 2-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
W. DavisĀ
4 DB
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W. Davis | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Do. JonesĀ
20 DB
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Do. Jones | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
N. BowmanĀ
53 ILB
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N. Bowman | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
P. TaumoepenuĀ
45 OLB
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P. Taumoepenu | 1-1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. JacksonĀ
30 DB
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A. Jackson | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
S. SkovĀ
56 LB
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S. Skov | 1-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
R. FosterĀ
56 LB
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R. Foster | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
N. NwachukwuĀ
66 DE
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N. Nwachukwu | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. CalitroĀ
47 LB
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A. Calitro | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
R. MostertĀ
31 RB
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R. Mostert | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. WitherspoonĀ
41 CB
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A. Witherspoon | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. ReaserĀ
27 CB
|
K. Reaser | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
E. MitchellĀ
90 DT
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E. Mitchell | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. PinionĀ
5 P
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B. Pinion | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. ArmsteadĀ
91 DE
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A. Armstead | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. WatsonĀ
97 LB
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D. Watson | 0-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking | FG | LG | XP | PTS |
Punting | NO | AVG | IN20 | LG |
B. PinionĀ
5 P
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B. Pinion | 4 | 44.8 | 0 | 49 |
Kickoff Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
V. BoldenĀ
1 WR
0 FPTS
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V. Bolden | 5 | 36.8 | 104 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
R. MostertĀ
31 RB
0 FPTS
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R. Mostert | 2 | 21.0 | 23 | 0 |
Punt Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
J. TarttĀ 29 FS
-2 FPTS
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J. Tartt | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
T. TaylorĀ 81 WR
0 FPTS
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T. Taylor | 1 | 8.0 | 8 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. KerleyĀ 17 WR
0 FPTS
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J. Kerley | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 |