Denver Broncos 25, New Orleans Saints 23
Here are the top-graded players and biggest takeaways from Denver’s 25-23 win over the Saints in New Orleans.
Quarterback grade: Trevor Siemian, 44.2
Siemian battered by Saints’ pass-rush
New Orleans designed their defensive game-plan to pressure Broncos QB Trevor Siemian, sending extra pass-rushers on 22 of Denver’s 48 pass plays. The Saints’ blitzes consistently resulted in pressure; Siemian was sacked six times and knocked down on six more snaps. The constant hits took their toll on the QB, who actually earned a lower grade with a clean pocket than when under pressure.