Final2024 Week 11

Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO

Atlanta Falcons vs Denver Broncos, Week 11 2024

Atlanta Falcons

Away

6

Denver Broncos

HomeWon

38

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Falcons33006
Broncos71471038

ATL 6DEN 38 Final

  • Passing leader

    Bo Nix

    DEN · QB

    28.8PPR pts

    28/33, 307 YDS, 4 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Javonte Williams

    DEN · RB

    18.7PPR pts

    9 ATT, 59 YDS, 1 TD, 4 REC, 28 REC YDS

  • Falcons leader

    Ray-Ray McCloud III

    ATL · WR

    10.6PPR pts

    6 REC, 46 YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Cody Barton

    DEN

    1 INT, 4 TKL

Broncos 38, Falcons 6: Denver leads from start to finish

Denver led 21–6 at halftime after a 14-point second quarter and outscored Atlanta 17–0 after the break to win 38–6. The Broncos finished with a 400–226 edge in total offense and averaged 6.7 yards per play.

The gap showed up everywhere. The Falcons went 4-for-13 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Broncos finished without a giveaway.

Key advantages

  • +2.7 yards/play DEN 6.7 · ATL 4.0
  • +1 turnover margin DEN 0 turnovers
  • +174 total yards DEN 400 · ATL 226

Game Highlights

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Why the Broncos Won

Denver won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Falcons vs Broncos
FalconsStatBroncos
4.0Yards per play6.7
1Turnovers0
226Total yards400
Other team stats
56Plays60
31%Third-down conversion55%
29:55Time of possession30:05

Scoring Summary

The Broncos scored five touchdowns and one field goal; the Falcons scored two field goals.

Scoring plays, Falcons vs Broncos
TimeTeamPlayATLDEN
1st quarter
10:31DENBo Nix → Nate Adkins, 12-yard TD Takes leadWil Lutz XP07
1:33ATLYounghoe Koo 41-yard FG37
2nd quarter
6:16DENJavonte Williams 14-yard TD run Extends leadWil Lutz XP314
2:48ATLYounghoe Koo 51-yard FG614
0:25DENBo Nix → Marvin Mims Jr., 12-yard TD Extends leadWil Lutz XP621
3rd quarter
9:05DENBo Nix → Troy Franklin, 7-yard TD Extends leadWil Lutz XP628
4th quarter
13:08DENWil Lutz 45-yard FG Extends lead631
9:03DENBo Nix → Lil'Jordan Humphrey, 41-yard TD Extends leadWil Lutz XP638

Fantasy Points: Falcons vs Broncos, Week 11 2024

Fantasy leaders

  1. Bo NixDENQB28.8 PTSQB3
  2. Javonte WilliamsDENRB18.7 PTSRB11
  3. Lil'Jordan HumphreyDENWR15.2 PTSWR23
  4. Courtland SuttonDENWR14.8 PTSWR26

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Bo NixDENQB28.8QB328/3330740250145.0Start/Sit →
Kirk CousinsATLQB5.9QB2718/271730110068.9Start/Sit →
Michael PenixATLQB1.0QB312/42400———68.8

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Javonte WilliamsDENRB18.7RB11RB959154280Start/Sit →
Lil'Jordan HumphreyDENWR15.2WR23WR———44521Start/Sit →
Courtland SuttonDENWR14.8WR26WR———87780Start/Sit →
Marvin MimsDENWR13.3WR31WR34022491
Devaughn VeleDENWR10.6WR38WR———54660Start/Sit →
Ray-Ray McCloudATLWR10.6WR37WR———66460
Bijan RobinsonATLRB10.3RB25RB1235044280Start/Sit →
Troy FranklinDENWR9.5WR45WR———22151Start/Sit →
Drake LondonATLWR9.1WR47WR———73610Start/Sit →
Nate AdkinsDENTE8.2TE15TE———11121Start/Sit →
Audric EstimeDENRB5.5RB34RB61603390
Darnell MooneyATLWR4.7WR68WR———42270Start/Sit →
KhaDarel HodgeATLWR4.2WR73WR———22220
Jaleel McLaughlinDENRB1.9RB50RB4190————Start/Sit →
Kyle PittsATLTE1.9TE42TE———3190
Jase McClellanATLRB1.5RB56RB8150————
Ross DwelleyATLTE1.5TE51TE———1150
Tyler AllgeierATLRB0.9RB61RB———11-10Start/Sit →
Adam TrautmanDENTE0.0—TE———1000Start/Sit →
Casey WashingtonATLWR0.0—WR———1000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Atlanta Falcons

Snap Share

  1. Ray-Ray McCloudWR58 snaps98%
  2. Drake LondonWR45 snaps76%
  3. Kyle PittsTE44 snaps75%
  4. Bijan RobinsonRB42 snaps71%
  5. Darnell MooneyWR34 snaps58%

Target Share29 targets

  1. Drake London24%, 7 targets
  2. Ray-Ray McCloud21%, 6 targets
  3. Darnell Mooney14%, 4 targets
  4. Bijan Robinson14%, 4 targets
  5. Kyle Pitts10%, 3 targets
  6. Other17%, 5 targets

Carry Share21 carries

  1. Bijan Robinson57%, 12 carries
  2. Jase McClellan38%, 8 carries
  3. Kirk Cousins5%, 1 carries

Denver Broncos

Snap Share

  1. Courtland SuttonWR52 snaps84%
  2. Devaughn VeleWR42 snaps68%
  3. Adam TrautmanTE37 snaps60%
  4. Javonte WilliamsRB32 snaps52%
  5. Nate AdkinsTE30 snaps48%

Target Share31 targets

  1. Courtland Sutton26%, 8 targets
  2. Javonte Williams16%, 5 targets
  3. Devaughn Vele16%, 5 targets
  4. Lil'Jordan Humphrey13%, 4 targets
  5. Audric Estime10%, 3 targets
  6. Other19%, 6 targets

Carry Share24 carries

  1. Javonte Williams38%, 9 carries
  2. Audric Estime25%, 6 carries
  3. Jaleel McLaughlin17%, 4 carries
  4. Marvin Mims13%, 3 carries
  5. Bo Nix8%, 2 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Ray-Ray McCloudATLWR5898%621%0
Courtland SuttonDENWR5284%826%0
Drake LondonATLWR4576%724%0
Kyle PittsATLTE4475%310%0
Bijan RobinsonATLRB4271%414%12
Devaughn VeleDENWR4268%516%0
Adam TrautmanDENTE3760%13%0
Darnell MooneyATLWR3458%414%0
Javonte WilliamsDENRB3252%516%9
Nate AdkinsDENTE3048%13%0
Ross DwelleyATLTE2644%13%0
KhaDarel HodgeATLWR2644%27%0
Lil'Jordan HumphreyDENWR2744%413%0
Troy FranklinDENWR2744%26%0
Lucas KrullDENTE1829%00%0
Marvin MimsDENWR1423%26%3
Audric EstimeDENRB1423%310%6
Jase McClellanATLRB1322%00%8
Jaleel McLaughlinDENRB915%00%4
Tyler AllgeierATLRB47%13%0
Casey WashingtonATLWR23%13%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+12.8Bo Nix28.8 PTS vs 16.0 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−6.8Kirk Cousins5.9 PTS vs 12.7 xFP
  • Highest expected volume16.0 xFPBo Nix28.8 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Bo NixDEN · QB28.816.0+12.895%33 att—3328%00%
Bijan RobinsonATL · RB10.314.7−4.471%57% car—01257%414%
Javonte WilliamsDEN · RB18.714.4+4.352%35% car—0935%516%
Courtland SuttonDEN · WR14.813.7+1.184%25% tgt—000%825%
Kirk CousinsATL · QB5.912.7−6.878%27 att—2715%00%
Drake LondonATL · WR9.112.0−2.976%24% tgt—000%724%
Ray-Ray McCloud IIIATL · WR10.610.3+0.398%21% tgt—000%621%
Audric EstimeDEN · RB5.59.1−3.623%23% car—0623%39%
Devaughn VeleDEN · WR10.68.6+2.068%16% tgt—000%516%
Darnell MooneyATL · WR4.76.9−2.258%14% tgt—000%414%
Lil'Jordan HumphreyDEN · WR15.26.9+8.344%13% tgt—000%413%
Marvin Mims Jr.DEN · WR13.35.4+7.923%12% car—0312%26%
Jase McClellanATL · RB1.55.2−3.722%38% car—0838%00%
Kyle Pitts Sr.ATL · TE1.95.1−3.275%10% tgt—000%310%
KhaDarel HodgeATL · WR4.23.4+0.844%7% tgt—000%27%
Troy FranklinDEN · WR9.53.4+6.144%6% tgt—000%26%
Michael BurtonDEN · RB1.03.0−2.0—8% car—028%13%
Jaleel McLaughlinDEN · RB1.92.6−0.715%15% car—0415%00%
Michael Penix Jr.ATL · QB1.01.8−0.822%4 att—400%00%
Adam TrautmanDEN · TE0.01.7−1.760%3% tgt—000%13%
Casey WashingtonATL · WR0.01.7−1.73%3% tgt—000%13%
Nate AdkinsDEN · TE8.21.7+6.548%3% tgt—000%13%
Ross DwelleyATL · TE1.51.7−0.244%3% tgt—000%13%
Tyler AllgeierATL · RB0.91.7−0.87%3% tgt—000%13%

Team totals: Falcons 29 targets and 21 carries; Broncos 32 targets and 26 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2024 season: 1.71 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Kirk Cousins Unlucky

ATL · QB · 5.9 pts on 12.7 expected

18 of 27 passing for 173 yards, 1 interception; 1 carry for 0 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 12.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Kirk Cousins →

Bo Nix Ran hot

DEN · QB · 28.8 pts on 16.0 expected

28 of 33 passing for 307 yards, 4 touchdowns; 2 carries for 5 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 16.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Bo Nix →

Bijan Robinson

ATL · RB · 10.3 pts on 14.7 expected

4 targets (14% of the team's), 4 catches for 28 yards; 12 carries (57% of the team's) for 35 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.7 expected.

Start/Sit: Bijan Robinson →

Drake London

ATL · WR · 9.1 pts on 12.0 expected

7 targets (24% of the team's), 3 catches for 61 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 12.0 expected.

Start/Sit: Drake London →

Javonte Williams

DEN · RB · 18.7 pts on 14.4 expected

5 targets (16% of the team's), 4 catches for 28 yards; 9 carries (35% of the team's) for 59 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.4 expected.

Start/Sit: Javonte Williams →

Courtland Sutton

DEN · WR · 14.8 pts on 13.7 expected

8 targets (25% of the team's), 7 catches for 78 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.7 expected.

Start/Sit: Courtland Sutton →

Lil'Jordan Humphrey Ran hot

DEN · WR · 15.2 pts on 6.9 expected

4 targets (13% of the team's), 4 catches for 52 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 6.9 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Lil'Jordan Humphrey →

Marvin Mims Jr. Ran hot

DEN · WR · 13.3 pts on 5.4 expected

2 targets (6% of the team's), 2 catches for 49 yards and 1 touchdown; 3 carries (12% of the team's) for 4 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 5.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Atlanta Falcons

  • Stock up: KhaDarel Hodge played 44% of the snaps, up from a 17% season average.
  • Stock up: Ross Dwelley played 44% of the snaps, up from a 6% season average.
  • Stock down: Darnell Mooney played 58% of the snaps, down from a 96% season average.

Denver Broncos

  • Stock up: Devaughn Vele played 68% of the snaps, up from a 49% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2024 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Falcons defense and Broncos defense
Points allowed toFalcons DBroncos D
QBs20.416.4
RBs20.019.9
WRs37.030.8
TEs12.411.9

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Denver opened at 50% win probability and passed 98% in the third quarter on the way to the win.

Broncos win probability

Broncos win probability by game minuteBroncos started at 50%, stood at 94% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 8 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +21Nix → Adkins, 12-yd TD50% → 71%Q1 10:31
  2. −9Koo 41-yd FG72% → 63%Q1 1:33
  3. +20Williams 14-yd TD run65% → 85%Q2 6:16
  4. −8Koo 51-yd FG86% → 79%Q2 2:48
  5. +14Nix → Mims, 12-yd TD80% → 94%Q2 0:25

Swing in Broncos win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Falcons vs Broncos
Atlanta FalconsMeasureDenver Broncos
56Plays60
63%Pass rate57%
5.0Yds / dropback8.7
2.4Yds / carry4.0
4/13Third downs6/11

Efficiency edge Denver ran 4 more plays and gained 3.7 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • ATL London 24% · McCloud 21% · Robinson 14%
  • DEN Sutton 25% · Vele 16% · Williams 16%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Falcons vs Broncos
ResultATLDEN
Touchdowns05
Field goals21
Punts53
Turnovers10

DEN turnover edge: +1

  • The Broncos opened the scoring on their first possession, a 9-play, 70-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Broncos scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives, then drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to five minutes.
All 19 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
DENQ1 15:009704:29Touchdown
ATLQ1 10:3113488:58Field goal
DENQ1 1:33301:33Punt
ATLQ2 15:00682:37Punt
DENQ2 12:239776:07Touchdown
ATLQ2 6:168383:28Field goal
DENQ2 2:4810702:23Touchdown
ATLQ2 0:253380:25End of half
ATLQ3 15:00331:22Punt
DENQ3 13:3810454:33Touchdown
ATLQ3 9:054271:09Interception
DENQ3 7:565112:21Punt
ATLQ3 5:355162:50Punt
DENQ3 2:458414:37Field goal
ATLQ4 13:083-81:53Punt
DENQ4 11:154592:12Touchdown
ATLQ4 9:038244:10Punt
DENQ4 4:53391:50Punt
ATLQ4 3:035153:03End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Falcons vs Broncos Head-to-Head

The Falcons and Broncos first met in 1970 and have played 17 times since.

All-time series
10–7Broncos lead, 17 meetings since 1970
Postseason
1–0Broncos won in 1998
Largest Falcons win
35–211975
Largest Broncos win
38–62024

Since 2021

1–0 Broncos lead

1 meeting since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. B = Broncos win, F = Falcons win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

  • 2024 Wk 11 Falcons at Broncos DEN 38 ATL 6 DEN W

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2024 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Falcons vs Broncos
FalconsStatBroncos
8-9Record10-7
22.9Points per game25.0
369.8Yards per game324.6
5.8Yards per play5.2
24.9Points allowed per game18.3
345.2Yards allowed per game317.1

Falcons and Broncos in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Falcon or a Bronco, these answer the week-to-week question.

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2024 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Falcons vs Broncos Game FAQ

Who won the 2024 Falcons vs Broncos Week 11 game?

The Denver Broncos beat the Atlanta Falcons 38–6 in Week 11 of the 2024 season. The game was played at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, on November 17, 2024. See the Broncos' 2024 schedule.

What was the final score of Falcons vs Broncos?

The final score was Broncos 38, Falcons 6. The Broncos led 21–6 at halftime, and the second half went Falcons 0, Broncos 17.

What happened in the Falcons vs Broncos game?

Denver led 21–6 at halftime after a 14-point second quarter and outscored Atlanta 17–0 after the break to win 38–6. The Broncos finished with a 400–226 edge in total offense and averaged 6.7 yards per play. Bo Nix led all players with 28 of 33 passing for 307 yards and 4 touchdowns, plus 2 carries for 5 rushing yards. The Falcons committed 1 turnover, the Broncos none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Falcons vs Broncos?

Bo Nix led the game with 28.8 PPR fantasy points, the QB3 of Week 11, on 28 of 33 passing for 307 yards and 4 touchdowns, plus 2 carries for 5 rushing yards. Javonte Williams was next with 18.7 (RB11). See Bo Nix's 2024 game log.

Who led Falcons vs Broncos in passing, rushing and receiving?

Bo Nix (DEN) led all passers with 28 of 33 for 307 yards and 4 touchdowns. Javonte Williams (DEN) led in rushing with 9 carries for 59 yards and a touchdown. Courtland Sutton (DEN) led in receiving with 7 catches for 78 yards.

How many fantasy points did Bo Nix score against the Falcons?

Bo Nix scored 28.8 fantasy points against the Falcons in Week 11 of the 2024 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 28 of 33 passing for 307 yards and 4 touchdowns, plus 2 carries for 5 rushing yards.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Falcons vs Broncos?

Bo Nix outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 28.8 PPR points on 16.0 xFP (+12.8). Kirk Cousins fell furthest short, with 5.9 points on 12.7 xFP (−6.8). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Falcons vs Broncos?

Bo Nix had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 16.0 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 28.8. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Broncos beat the Falcons?

The Broncos beat the Falcons 38–6 because they averaged 6.7 yards per play to 4.0, won the turnover battle 1–0, and outgained them 400–226.

Which team won the turnover battle in Falcons vs Broncos?

The Broncos won the turnover battle 1–0: the Falcons gave the ball away 1 time and the Broncos not at all. The Broncos won the game.

What is the all-time Falcons vs Broncos record?

The Broncos lead the all-time series 10–7 across 17 meetings since 1970, including a 1–0 record in the postseason.

Have the Falcons and Broncos played in the Super Bowl?

Yes, once: the Broncos won Super Bowl XXXIII 34–19 over the Falcons after the 1998 season.

When did the Falcons and Broncos last play before this game?

Before Week 11 of 2024, they last met in the 2020 season on November 8, 2020, when the Falcons beat the Broncos 34–27.