Final2024 Week 7

Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA

Denver Broncos vs New Orleans Saints, Week 7 2024

Denver Broncos

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33

New Orleans Saints

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10

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Broncos31310733
Saints030710

DEN 33NO 10 Final

  • Passing leader

    Spencer Rattler

    NO · QB

    6.3PPR pts

    25/35, 172 YDS

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Javonte Williams

    DEN · RB

    26.1PPR pts

    14 ATT, 88 YDS, 2 TD, 3 REC, 23 REC YDS

  • Saints leader

    Cedrick Wilson Jr.

    NO · WR

    17.7PPR pts

    6 REC, 57 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Cody Barton

    DEN

    1 TD, 1 SACK, 8 TKL

Broncos 33, Saints 10: Denver leads from start to finish

Denver led 16–3 at halftime and outscored New Orleans 17–7 after the break to win 33–10. The Broncos finished with a 389–271 edge in total offense and averaged 6.4 yards per play.

The gap showed up everywhere. The Saints went 5-for-17 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Broncos kept the ball for 33:16.

Key advantages

  • +2.3 yards/play DEN 6.4 · NO 4.1
  • +1 turnover margin DEN 1 · NO 2 turnovers
  • +118 total yards DEN 389 · NO 271

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Broncos Won

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

Team stats comparison, Broncos vs Saints
BroncosStatSaints
6.4Yards per play4.1
1Turnovers2
389Total yards271
Other team stats
61Plays66
36%Third-down conversion29%
33:16Time of possession26:44

Scoring Summary

The Broncos scored three touchdowns and four field goals; the Saints scored one touchdown and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Broncos vs Saints
TimeTeamPlayDENNO
1st quarter
5:28DENWil Lutz 46-yard FG Takes lead30
2nd quarter
13:24DENWil Lutz 32-yard FG Extends lead60
7:30DENJavonte Williams 8-yard TD run Extends leadWil Lutz XP130
1:57NOBlake Grupe 35-yard FG133
0:16DENWil Lutz 52-yard FG Extends lead163
3rd quarter
10:24DENWil Lutz 38-yard FG Extends lead193
5:53DENJavonte Williams 5-yard TD run Extends leadWil Lutz XP263
4th quarter
4:06DENCody Barton 52-yard fumble return TD Extends leadWil Lutz XP333
1:22NOJake Haener → Cedrick Wilson Jr., 12-yard TDBlake Grupe XP3310

Fantasy Points: Broncos vs Saints, Week 7 2024

Fantasy leaders

  1. Javonte WilliamsDENRB26.1 PTSRB5
  2. Cedrick WilsonNOWR17.7 PTSWR11
  3. Bo NixDENQB14.1 PTSQB19
  4. Mason TiptonNOWR10.5 PTSWR26

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Spencer RattlerNOQB6.3QB2525/3517200534082.1Start/Sit →
Bo NixDENQB14.1QB1916/26164001075079.6Start/Sit →
Jake HaenerNOQB5.5QB283/43810———143.8
Jarrett StidhamDENQB-0.2—————2-20—Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Javonte WilliamsDENRB26.1RB5RB1488233230Start/Sit →
Cedrick WilsonNOWR17.7WR11WR———76571
Mason TiptonNOWR10.5WR26WR———96450Start/Sit →
Troy FranklinDENWR10.0WR29WR———65500Start/Sit →
Alvin KamaraNORB8.4RB32RB710076140Start/Sit →
Lucas KrullDENTE7.1TE25TE———43410Start/Sit →
Bub MeansNOWR6.7WR49WR———53370
Foster MoreauNOTE5.8TE28TE———22380Start/Sit →
Kendre MillerNORB5.7RB41RB63603210Start/Sit →
Juwan JohnsonNOTE4.8TE32TE———63180Start/Sit →
Marvin MimsDENWR3.8WR67WR———32180
Jaleel McLaughlinDENRB3.5RB50RB4350————Start/Sit →
Lil'Jordan HumphreyDENWR3.2WR73WR———32120Start/Sit →
Devaughn VeleDENWR3.0WR78WR———31200Start/Sit →
Jamaal WilliamsNORB1.7RB60RB3170————
Audric EstimeDENRB0.9RB70RB5290————
Adam TrautmanDENTE0.0—TE———3000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Denver Broncos

Snap Share

  1. Courtland SuttonWR56 snaps86%
  2. Javonte WilliamsRB41 snaps63%
  3. Adam TrautmanTE40 snaps62%
  4. Lil'Jordan HumphreyWR33 snaps51%
  5. Troy FranklinWR33 snaps51%

Target Share25 targets

  1. Troy Franklin24%, 6 targets
  2. Lucas Krull16%, 4 targets
  3. Lil'Jordan Humphrey12%, 3 targets
  4. Adam Trautman12%, 3 targets
  5. Javonte Williams12%, 3 targets
  6. Other24%, 6 targets

Carry Share35 carries

  1. Javonte Williams40%, 14 carries
  2. Bo Nix29%, 10 carries
  3. Audric Estime14%, 5 carries
  4. Jaleel McLaughlin11%, 4 carries
  5. Jarrett Stidham6%, 2 carries

New Orleans Saints

Snap Share

  1. Bub MeansWR62 snaps89%
  2. Mason TiptonWR58 snaps83%
  3. Juwan JohnsonTE51 snaps73%
  4. Cedrick WilsonWR48 snaps69%
  5. Foster MoreauTE42 snaps60%

Target Share39 targets

  1. Mason Tipton23%, 9 targets
  2. Alvin Kamara18%, 7 targets
  3. Cedrick Wilson18%, 7 targets
  4. Juwan Johnson15%, 6 targets
  5. Bub Means13%, 5 targets
  6. Other13%, 5 targets

Carry Share21 carries

  1. Alvin Kamara33%, 7 carries
  2. Kendre Miller29%, 6 carries
  3. Spencer Rattler24%, 5 carries
  4. Jamaal Williams14%, 3 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Bub MeansNOWR6289%513%0
Courtland SuttonDENWR5686%00%0
Mason TiptonNOWR5883%923%0
Juwan JohnsonNOTE5173%615%0
Cedrick WilsonNOWR4869%718%0
Javonte WilliamsDENRB4163%312%14
Adam TrautmanDENTE4062%312%0
Foster MoreauNOTE4260%25%0
Alvin KamaraNORB4057%718%7
Lil'Jordan HumphreyDENWR3351%312%0
Troy FranklinDENWR3351%624%0
Lucas KrullDENTE2945%416%0
Devaughn VeleDENWR2843%312%0
Nate AdkinsDENTE1929%00%0
Kendre MillerNORB2029%38%6
Jaleel McLaughlinDENRB1422%00%4
Marvin MimsDENWR1218%312%0
Jamaal WilliamsNORB1217%00%3
Audric EstimeDENRB69%00%5
Dallin HolkerNOTE34%00%0
Equanimeous St. BrownNOWR11%00%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.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Spencer RattlerNO · QB6.318.8−12.593%35 att—35524%00%
Bo NixDEN · QB14.118.1−4.097%26 att—261029%00%
Alvin KamaraNO · RB8.416.6−8.257%33% car—0733%718%
Mason TiptonNO · WR10.515.4−4.983%23% tgt—000%923%
Javonte WilliamsDEN · RB26.114.3+11.863%40% car—01440%312%
Cedrick Wilson Jr.NO · WR17.712.0+5.769%18% tgt—000%718%
Juwan JohnsonNO · TE4.810.3−5.573%15% tgt—000%615%
Troy FranklinDEN · WR10.010.3−0.351%24% tgt—000%624%
Kendre MillerNO · RB5.79.1−3.429%29% car—0629%38%
Bub MeansNO · WR6.78.6−1.989%13% tgt—000%513%
Lucas KrullDEN · TE7.16.9+0.245%16% tgt—000%416%
Adam TrautmanDEN · TE0.05.1−5.162%12% tgt—000%312%
Devaughn VeleDEN · WR3.05.1−2.143%12% tgt—000%312%
Lil'Jordan HumphreyDEN · WR3.25.1−1.951%12% tgt—000%312%
Marvin Mims Jr.DEN · WR3.85.1−1.318%12% tgt—000%312%
Foster MoreauNO · TE5.83.4+2.460%5% tgt—000%25%
Audric EstimeDEN · RB0.93.3−2.49%14% car—0514%00%
Jaleel McLaughlinDEN · RB3.52.6+0.922%11% car—0411%00%
Jamaal WilliamsNO · RB1.72.0−0.317%14% car—0314%00%
Jake HaenerNO · QB5.51.8+3.77%4 att—400%00%
Jarrett StidhamDEN · QB-0.21.3−1.53%0 att—026%00%

Team totals: Broncos 25 targets and 35 carries; Saints 39 targets and 21 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

Bo Nix

DEN · QB · 14.1 pts on 18.1 expected

16 of 26 passing for 164 yards; 10 carries for 75 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.1 expected.

Start/Sit: Bo Nix →

Spencer Rattler Unlucky

NO · QB · 6.3 pts on 18.8 expected

25 of 35 passing for 172 yards; 5 carries for 34 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 18.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Spencer Rattler →

Javonte Williams Ran hot

DEN · RB · 26.1 pts on 14.3 expected

3 targets (12% of the team's), 3 catches for 23 yards; 14 carries (40% of the team's) for 88 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 14.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Javonte Williams →

Troy Franklin

DEN · WR · 10.0 pts on 10.3 expected

6 targets (24% of the team's), 5 catches for 50 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.3 expected.

Start/Sit: Troy Franklin →

Alvin Kamara Unlucky

NO · RB · 8.4 pts on 16.6 expected

7 targets (18% of the team's), 6 catches for 14 yards; 7 carries (33% of the team's) for 10 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 16.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Alvin Kamara →

Mason Tipton

NO · WR · 10.5 pts on 15.4 expected

9 targets (23% of the team's), 6 catches for 45 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.4 expected.

Start/Sit: Mason Tipton →

Cedrick Wilson Jr. Ran hot

NO · WR · 17.7 pts on 12.0 expected

7 targets (18% of the team's), 6 catches for 57 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 12.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Juwan Johnson Unlucky

NO · TE · 4.8 pts on 10.3 expected

6 targets (15% of the team's), 3 catches for 18 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Juwan Johnson →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Denver Broncos

  • Stock up: Troy Franklin played 51% of the snaps, up from a 32% season average.
  • Stock up: Adam Trautman played 62% of the snaps, up from a 46% season average.

New Orleans Saints

  • Stock up: Mason Tipton played 83% of the snaps, up from a 33% season average.
  • Stock up: Cedrick Wilson Jr. played 69% of the snaps, up from a 34% season average.
  • Stock up: Bub Means played 89% of the snaps, up from a 20% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

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

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Broncos defense and Saints defense
Points allowed toBroncos DSaints D
QBs16.416.5
RBs19.924.3
WRs30.835.9
TEs11.911.2

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

How the Game Swung

New Orleans opened at 50% win probability and fell below 2% in the third quarter.

Saints win probability

Saints win probability by game minuteSaints started at 50%, stood at 9% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 9 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −10Lutz 46-yd FG50% → 40%Q1 5:28
  2. −10Lutz 32-yd FG40% → 30%Q2 13:24
  3. −18Williams 8-yd TD run29% → 11%Q2 7:30
  4. +6Grupe 35-yd FG9% → 16%Q2 1:57
  5. −6Lutz 52-yd FG15% → 9%Q2 0:16

Swing in Saints win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Broncos vs Saints
Denver BroncosMeasureNew Orleans Saints
61Plays66
43%Pass rate68%
6.3Yds / dropback3.9
6.4Yds / carry4.6
4/11Third downs5/17

Efficiency edge Denver ran 5 fewer plays but gained 2.4 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • DEN Franklin 24% · Krull 16% · Trautman 12%
  • NO Tipton 23% · Kamara 18% · Wilson 18%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Broncos vs Saints
ResultDENNO
Touchdowns21
Field goals41
Punts36
Turnovers12
Turnovers on downs01

DEN turnover edge: +1

  • The Broncos opened the scoring on their second possession, a 9-play, 52-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
All 23 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
DENQ1 15:006242:30Punt
NOQ1 12:304401:58Punt
DENQ1 10:329525:04Field goal
NOQ1 5:284181:49Fumble
DENQ1 3:3910425:15Field goal
NOQ2 13:243151:10Punt
DENQ2 12:148864:44Touchdown
NOQ2 7:3011625:33Field goal
DENQ2 1:5710381:41Field goal
NOQ2 0:16350:16End of half
NOQ3 15:00330:51Punt
DENQ3 14:097463:45Field goal
NOQ3 10:243-11:31Punt
DENQ3 8:535693:00Touchdown
NOQ3 5:538224:57Punt
DENQ3 0:56352:27Punt
NOQ4 13:297162:55Punt
DENQ4 10:34302:13Punt
NOQ4 8:21480:56Downs
DENQ4 7:25271:15Fumble
NOQ4 6:106-12:04Fumble
NOQ4 4:0611792:44Touchdown
DENQ4 1:222-21:22End of game
About these numbers

The Broncos' fumble touchdown is counted as a Saints lost fumble, not as a Broncos possession. 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.

Broncos vs Saints Head-to-Head

The Broncos and Saints first met in 1970 and have played 13 times since.

All-time series
10–3Broncos lead, 13 meetings since 1970
Postseason
0No playoff meetings
Largest Broncos win
31–61970
Largest Saints win
42–01988

Since 2021

1–0 Broncos lead

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

Oldest to newest. B = Broncos win, S = Saints win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

  • 2024 Wk 7 Broncos at Saints DEN 33 NO 10 DEN W

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

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

Season to date, Broncos vs Saints
BroncosStatSaints
10-7Record5-12
25.0Points per game19.9
324.6Yards per game320.1
5.2Yards per play5.3
18.3Points allowed per game23.4
317.1Yards allowed per game379.9

Broncos and Saints in Fantasy

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

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2024 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Broncos vs Saints Game FAQ

Who won the 2024 Broncos vs Saints Week 7 game?

The Denver Broncos beat the New Orleans Saints 33–10 in Week 7 of the 2024 season. The game was played at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA, on October 17, 2024. See the Broncos' 2024 schedule.

What was the final score of Broncos vs Saints?

The final score was Broncos 33, Saints 10. The Broncos led 16–3 at halftime, and the second half went Broncos 17, Saints 7.

What happened in the Broncos vs Saints game?

Denver led 16–3 at halftime and outscored New Orleans 17–7 after the break to win 33–10. The Broncos finished with a 389–271 edge in total offense and averaged 6.4 yards per play. Javonte Williams led all players with 3 catches for 23 yards, plus 14 carries for 88 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. The Saints committed 2 turnovers, the Broncos 1.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Broncos vs Saints?

Javonte Williams led the game with 26.1 PPR fantasy points, the RB5 of Week 7, on 3 catches for 23 yards, plus 14 carries for 88 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. Cedrick Wilson was next with 17.7 (WR11). See Javonte Williams's 2024 game log.

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

Spencer Rattler (NO) led all passers with 25 of 35 for 172 yards. Javonte Williams (DEN) led in rushing with 14 carries for 88 yards and 2 touchdowns. Cedrick Wilson (NO) led in receiving with 6 catches for 57 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Javonte Williams score against the Saints?

Javonte Williams scored 26.1 points in PPR leagues, 24.6 in half-PPR and 23.1 in standard scoring against the Saints in Week 7 of the 2024 season, on 3 catches for 23 yards, plus 14 carries for 88 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. He handled 40% of his team's carries.

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

Javonte Williams outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 26.1 PPR points on 14.3 xFP (+11.8). Spencer Rattler fell furthest short, with 6.3 points on 18.8 xFP (−12.5). 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 Broncos vs Saints?

Spencer Rattler had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 18.8 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 6.3. 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 Saints?

The Broncos beat the Saints 33–10 because they averaged 6.4 yards per play to 4.1, won the turnover battle 2–1, and outgained them 389–271.

Which team won the turnover battle in Broncos vs Saints?

The Broncos won the turnover battle 2–1: the Saints gave the ball away 2 times and the Broncos 1 time. The Broncos won the game.

What is the all-time Broncos vs Saints record?

The Broncos lead the all-time series 10–3 across 13 meetings since 1970.

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

Before Week 7 of 2024, they last met in the 2020 season on November 29, 2020, when the Saints beat the Broncos 31–3.