Game facts: Broncos at Saints

Published: Oct 01, 2016 at 12:37 PM

Next Gen Stat: Bradley Roby was one of the most targeted CBs in the NFL in Week 9. He was targeted 14 times on 29 plays in coverage, allowing eight catches for 99 yards.

Slow starters, strong finishers: The Broncos have a -44 point differential in the first quarter this season (last in NFL), but a +67 differential in the fourth quarter (best in NFL).

Siemian slumping: Trevor Siemian led the NFL in fourth quarter passer rating in Weeks 1-3, but he's ranked 27th in that category in Weeks 4-9.

Mind-blowing stat: The Broncos average 8.4 QB hits per game this season. That's the highest average number of QB hits per game since 2000.

Elite pass defense: No QB has registered a 100+ passer rating against the Broncos in 34 straight games, including playoffs (longest active streak in NFL).

Tough road ahead: The Broncos have the NFL's toughest remaining strength of schedule (remaining opponents have a 36-22 combined record this season).

This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be missing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an issue.