Denver
Broncos
1-0
44
FINAL
0
New Orleans
Saints
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 14d ago
In a commanding performance, the Denver Broncos defeated the New Orleans Saints 44-0 in Week 2 of the 2028 season. This dominant victory not only solidifies the Broncos’ early-season momentum but also raises questions about the Saints' ability to compete this year. Jared Lorenzen led the charge for Denver, throwing for an impressive 320 yards and four touchdown passes, showcasing his pinpoint accuracy and deep ball ability. Brenen Thompson was his favorite target, racking up 252 receiving yards, leaving the Saints' secondary in disarray. Meanwhile, Jaxon Reinertson contributed on the ground with 21 rushing yards, adding balance to the Broncos' offensive attack. Defensively, the Broncos were relentless, stifling the Saints' attempts to move the ball. Taz Chism led the way with three tackles, while Austin Booker added two sacks, putting constant pressure on the New Orleans quarterbacks. The turning point came early in the game when Fred Warner intercepted a pass, halting any momentum the Saints hoped to build and allowing the Broncos to take control early and never look back.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Jared LorenzenQB11873%32040154.3
Jordan BakerQB201050%970324.3
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Jaxon ReinertsonHB6213.5121150
Tank BigsbyHB5173.490120
Jonathon BrooksHB2136.54090
Barion BrownWR000.0—000
CeeDee LambWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Brenen ThompsonWR425263.0973800
CeeDee LambWR55210.460200
Asher AdamsWR13737.041370
Jonathon BrooksHB2178.5140160
Tank BigsbyHB2168.080130
Mateo EspinosaTE11212.090121
Michael JacksonWR11212.070120
Eli StowersTE11010.060100
Jalen TrentWR199.06090
Defense
Box score: defensive stats by player
PlayerPosTKLSACKINTFFPD
Austin BookerREDG22000
Fred WarnerMIKE20100
Darien PorterCB20100
Markquese BellMIKE10100
Taz ChismCB30000
Dillon ThienemanSS20000
Riq WoolenCB20000
Ty OkadaFS20000
Jessie Bates IIIFS10001
Yasir AbdullahSAM10000
Marcus TillmanSAM10000
Jihaad CampbellMIKE10000
Jahdae BarronCB10000
Dre GreenlawWILL10000
Kool-Aid McKinstryCB00001
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Joey SlyeK11554
Jason MyersP0000