Atlanta Falcons (2019-2024) vs Denver Broncos (2009-2013)

A simulated 7-game series between two all-time rosters, scored by our era-adjusted rating model. Atlanta Falcons take it 4-2.

Atlanta Falcons · 2019-2024

Squad power 82.8 · headliner Jessie Bates '23 (92)

QBMatt Ryan (77) · Marcus Mariota (73) · Desmond Ridder (72)

RBBijan Robinson (85) · Cordarrelle Patterson (77) · Tyler Allgeier (74)

WRCalvin Ridley (86) · Drake London (85) · Julio Jones (84)

TEAustin Hooper (81) · Kyle Pitts (81) · Hayden Hurst (76)

EDGEVic Beasley (78) · Calais Campbell (77) · Arnold Ebiketie (75)

DTGrady Jarrett (87) · David Onyemata (76) · Tyeler Davison (70)

LBFoyesade Oluokun (82) · Kaden Elliss (82) · Deion Jones (81)

CBA.J. Terrell (81) · Desmond Trufant (75) · Dee Alford (74)

SJessie Bates (92) · Richie Grant (78) · Ricardo Allen (76)

Denver Broncos · 2009-2013

Squad power 85.7 · headliner Von Miller '12 (98)

QBPeyton Manning (87) · Kyle Orton (76)

RBKnowshon Moreno (82) · Willis McGahee (76) · Correll Buckhalter (72)

WRBrandon Lloyd (90) · Demaryius Thomas (90) · Eric Decker (86)

TEJulius Thomas (84) · Jacob Tamme (72) · Tony Scheffler (70)

EDGEVon Miller (98) · Elvis Dumervil (92) · Shaun Phillips (81)

DTMalik Jackson (83) · Justin Bannan (74) · Kevin Vickerson (74)

LBD.J. Williams (81) · Wesley Woodyard (79) · Danny Trevathan (78)

CBAndre' Goodman (83) · Champ Bailey (79) · Chris Harris (79)

SBrian Dawkins (81) · Mike Adams (75) · Renaldo Hill (72)

Series result — Atlanta Falcons win 4-2

Game 1: Atlanta Falcons 23-18

Game 2: Denver Broncos 29-22

Game 3: Atlanta Falcons 27-25

Game 4: Denver Broncos 27-22

Game 5: Atlanta Falcons 37-29

Game 6: Atlanta Falcons 26-23

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