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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
19 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. SiemianÂ
13 QB
9 FPTS
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T. Siemian | 8/11 | 93 | 1 | 0 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
K. SloterÂ
1 QB
2 FPTS
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K. Sloter | 7/7 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
P. LynchÂ
12 QB
3 FPTS
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P. Lynch | 9/13 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Rushing | ATT | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
S. RidleyÂ
4 RB
4 FPTS
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S. Ridley | 14 | 40 | 0 | 12 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. HendersonÂ
33 RB
5 FPTS
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D. Henderson | 6 | 30 | 0 | 12 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
P. LynchÂ
12 QB
3 FPTS
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P. Lynch | 3 | 27 | 0 | 12 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. ThompsonÂ
40 RB
8 FPTS
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J. Thompson | 3 | 26 | 1 | 20 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. AndersonÂ
22 RB
9 FPTS
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C. Anderson | 7 | 24 | 1 | 10 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||
S. WilliamsÂ
RB
0 FPTS
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S. Williams | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. SloterÂ
1 QB
2 FPTS
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K. Sloter | 1 | -1 | 0 | -1 | 2 |
Receiving | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
M. BrownÂ
15 WR
3 FPTS
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M. Brown | 2 | 2 | 32 | 0 | 19 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
H. SharpÂ
17 WR
3 FPTS
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H. Sharp | 2 | 2 | 31 | 0 | 17 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
D. HendersonÂ
33 RB
5 FPTS
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D. Henderson | 2 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 16 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. TaylorÂ
87 WR
7 FPTS
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J. Taylor | 3 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 19 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. HeuermanÂ
82 TE
1 FPTS
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J. Heuerman | 2 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
B. FowlerÂ
16 WR
1 FPTS
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B. Fowler | 3 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 10 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
C. AndersonÂ
22 RB
9 FPTS
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C. Anderson | 3 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
S. ScheuÂ
81 TE
0 FPTS
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S. Scheu | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
S. RidleyÂ
4 RB
4 FPTS
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S. Ridley | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
A. DerbyÂ
83 TE
0 FPTS
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A. Derby | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
V. GreenÂ
85 TE
0 FPTS
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V. Green | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
K. RaymondÂ
19 WR
0 FPTS
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K. Raymond | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
De. ThomasÂ
88 WR
0 FPTS
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De. Thomas | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
A. JanovichÂ
32 FB
0 FPTS
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A. Janovich | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
I. McKenzieÂ
84 WR
0 FPTS
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I. McKenzie | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense | T-A | SACK | INT | FF |
Z. KerrÂ
92 NT
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Z. Kerr | 3-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. Lewis-HarrisÂ
39 DB
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C. Lewis-Harris | 3-0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Z. AndersonÂ
50 ILB
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Z. Anderson | 3-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
W. ParksÂ
34 DB
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W. Parks | 3-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. NelsonÂ
52 ILB
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C. Nelson | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. JarrettÂ
98 DT
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T. Jarrett | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
N. AdamsÂ
61 DE
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N. Adams | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. LangleyÂ
27 CB
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B. Langley | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. TalibÂ
21 CB
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A. Talib | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. SimmonsÂ
31 SS
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J. Simmons | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. GotsisÂ
99 DT
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A. Gotsis | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
R. DixonÂ
9 P
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R. Dixon | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. HarrisÂ
25 CB
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C. Harris | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
V. DoraÂ
59 LB
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V. Dora | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. RobyÂ
29 CB
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B. Roby | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. MasonÂ
47 LB
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D. Mason | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. EkanemÂ
66 LB
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K. Ekanem | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. PekoÂ
94 DT
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D. Peko | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
S. SotoÂ
67 DE
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S. Soto | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
O. StewartÂ
36 DB
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O. Stewart | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. RiosÂ
38 CB
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M. Rios | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Q. GauseÂ
49 LB
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Q. Gause | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. SnyderÂ
45 LB
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K. Snyder | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. StewartÂ
26 FS
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D. Stewart | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. EdebaliÂ
91 LB
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K. Edebali | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking | FG | LG | XP | PTS |
B. McManusÂ
8 K
0 FPTS
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B. McManus | 4/4 | 42 | 3/3 | 15 |
Punting | NO | AVG | IN20 | LG |
R. DixonÂ
9 P
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R. Dixon | 4 | 48.8 | 1 | 57 |
Kickoff Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
B. LangleyÂ
27 CB
0 FPTS
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B. Langley | 1 | 17.0 | 17 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
S. ScheuÂ
81 TE
0 FPTS
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S. Scheu | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Punt Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
I. McKenzie 84 WR
0 FPTS
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I. McKenzie | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
H. Sharp 17 WR
3 FPTS
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H. Sharp | 1 | 17.0 | 17 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
K. Raymond 19 WR
0 FPTS
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K. Raymond | 1 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 |
Passing | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | FPTS |
C. BeathardÂ
3 QB
10 FPTS
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C. Beathard | 7/12 | 110 | 1 | 0 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
B. HoyerÂ
2 QB
-1 FPTS
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B. Hoyer | 8/11 | 89 | 0 | 1 | -1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
M. BarkleyÂ
7 QB
-2 FPTS
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M. Barkley | 1/2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | -2 |
Rushing | ATT | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
C. HydeÂ
28 RB
2 FPTS
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C. Hyde | 8 | 26 | 0 | 7 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. BibbsÂ
26 RB
0 FPTS
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K. Bibbs | 4 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. BeathardÂ
3 QB
10 FPTS
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C. Beathard | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. WilliamsÂ
32 RB
0 FPTS
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J. Williams | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. BarkleyÂ
7 QB
-2 FPTS
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M. Barkley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. HoyerÂ
2 QB
-1 FPTS
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B. Hoyer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. HightowerÂ
22 RB
-2 FPTS
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T. Hightower | 3 | -1 | 0 | 4 | -2 |
Receiving | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
M. GoodwinÂ
11 WR
4 FPTS
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M. Goodwin | 4 | 3 | 44 | 0 | 22 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
A. RobinsonÂ
19 WR
3 FPTS
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A. Robinson | 1 | 1 | 39 | 0 | 39 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
G. KittleÂ
85 TE
9 FPTS
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G. Kittle | 5 | 3 | 33 | 1 | 29 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
K. JuszczykÂ
44 FB
2 FPTS
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K. Juszczyk | 2 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 21 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
K. BourneÂ
6 WR
1 FPTS
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K. Bourne | 1 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
L. MurphyÂ
18 WR
1 FPTS
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L. Murphy | 2 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
V. McDonaldÂ
89 TE
1 FPTS
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V. McDonald | 3 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
P. GarconÂ
15 WR
1 FPTS
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P. Garcon | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
B. BellÂ
84 TE
1 FPTS
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B. Bell | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
K. BibbsÂ
26 RB
0 FPTS
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K. Bibbs | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
T. HightowerÂ
22 RB
-2 FPTS
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T. Hightower | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
D. CarterÂ
14 WR
0 FPTS
|
D. Carter | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
V. BoldenÂ
1 WR
0 FPTS
|
V. Bolden | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
G. CelekÂ
88 TE
0 FPTS
|
G. Celek | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense | T-A | SACK | INT | FF |
J. TarttÂ
29 FS
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J. Tartt | 6-1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
E. ReidÂ
35 FS
|
E. Reid | 5-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
L. DouzableÂ
91 DT
|
L. Douzable | 4-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
R. ArmstrongÂ
54 OLB
|
R. Armstrong | 4-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
R. RobinsonÂ
33 CB
|
R. Robinson | 3-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Q. DialÂ
92 DE
|
Q. Dial | 3-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. CarradineÂ
95 DE
|
T. Carradine | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
V. SunseriÂ
40 DB
|
V. Sunseri | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. CoyleÂ
50 LB
|
B. Coyle | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
L. JeromeÂ
49 DB
|
L. Jerome | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. ColbertÂ
38 DB
|
A. Colbert | 2-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
W. DavisÂ
4 DB
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W. Davis | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Do. JonesÂ
20 DB
|
Do. Jones | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
N. BowmanÂ
53 ILB
|
N. Bowman | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
P. TaumoepenuÂ
45 OLB
|
P. Taumoepenu | 1-1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. JacksonÂ
30 DB
|
A. Jackson | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
S. SkovÂ
56 LB
|
S. Skov | 1-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
R. FosterÂ
56 LB
|
R. Foster | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
N. NwachukwuÂ
66 DE
|
N. Nwachukwu | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. CalitroÂ
47 LB
|
A. Calitro | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
R. MostertÂ
31 RB
|
R. Mostert | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. WitherspoonÂ
41 CB
|
A. Witherspoon | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. ReaserÂ
27 CB
|
K. Reaser | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
E. MitchellÂ
90 DT
|
E. Mitchell | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. PinionÂ
5 P
|
B. Pinion | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. ArmsteadÂ
91 DE
|
A. Armstead | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. WatsonÂ
97 LB
|
D. Watson | 0-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking | FG | LG | XP | PTS |
Punting | NO | AVG | IN20 | LG |
B. PinionÂ
5 P
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B. Pinion | 4 | 44.8 | 0 | 49 |
Kickoff Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
V. BoldenÂ
1 WR
0 FPTS
|
V. Bolden | 5 | 36.8 | 104 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
R. MostertÂ
31 RB
0 FPTS
|
R. Mostert | 2 | 21.0 | 23 | 0 |
Punt Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
J. Tartt 29 FS
-2 FPTS
|
J. Tartt | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
T. Taylor 81 WR
0 FPTS
|
T. Taylor | 1 | 8.0 | 8 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. Kerley 17 WR
0 FPTS
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J. Kerley | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 |