Denver Broncos: Stock up, stock down from Raiders loss

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 09: Noah Fant #87 of the Denver Broncos is tackled for a loss by Josh Mauro #97 of the Oakland Raiders in the first quarter of the game at RingCentral Coliseum on September 09, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /

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OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 09: Joe Flacco #5 of the Denver Broncos looks to pass against the Oakland Raiders during their NFL game at RingCentral Coliseum on September 09, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Robert Reiners/Getty Images) /

Honorable Mention: Joe Flacco

Although Twitter may tell you otherwise, Joe Flacco had a pretty decent debut as QB1 of the Broncos.

Although continuously harassed by the Raiders front seven, Flacco finished 21/31 for 268 yards and 1 TD with an overall QBR of 105.3. While his stats do not appear as flashy as Derek Carr’s, Flacco played pretty well and had some pretty passes.

Besides a strip-sack that would be wiped away by a Raiders penalty, Flacco did a good job of taking care of the ball, avoiding turnovers and knowing when to throw it away, something Case Keenum greatly struggled with last season.

Although it was not the debut many hoped for, the Broncos offense will improve with Flacco at the helm if he performs in a similar manner every week.

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However, Flacco is not mobile and it is imperative that the offensive line keeps him upright.

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