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Denver Broncos Face Baltimore Ravens in Wild-Card Playoff Match

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The Denver Broncos, seeking their third consecutive victory, prepare to face the Baltimore Ravens in the Wild-Card playoff match on Sunday, December 31. Denver enters the game with a 11-5 record and a 14-11 playoff record, with their last playoff victory being Super Bowl 33. The Broncos are led by quarterback Brian Griese, who has thrown for 2,688 yards and 19 touchdowns this season, with a rating of 102.9 in the AFC. The Baltimore Ravens, with a 12-4 record, will be making their first playoff appearance, led by quarterback Trent Dilfer, who has thrown for 1,502 yards and 12 touchdowns.

Key Takeaways:

  • Brian Griese has led the Denver Broncos with a 64.3% completion rate, throwing for 2,688 yards and 19 touchdowns this season, with a rating of 102.9 in the AFC.
  • Gus Frerotte, Denver's backup quarterback, has thrown for 1,776 yards and 9 touchdowns, with a rating of 82.1 in the AFC.
  • Trent Dilfer has led the Baltimore Ravens with a 59.3% completion rate, throwing for 1,502 yards and 12 touchdowns this season, with a rating of 76.6 in the AFC.
  • The Broncos' top receivers are Ed McCaffrey and Rod Smith, while Shannon Sharpe leads the Ravens' top receivers.
  • The Broncos' top rusher is Mike Anderson, while Jamal Lewis leads the Ravens.

Statistics:

  • Denver Broncos' playoff record: 16-11
  • Baltimore Ravens' playoff record: 0-0
  • Brian Griese's completion percentage: 64.3%
  • Brian Griese's passing yards: 2,688
  • Trent Dilfer's completion percentage: 59.3%
  • Trent Dilfer's passing yards: 1,502
  • Ed McCaffrey's catches: 101
  • Rod Smith's catches: 100
  • Shannon Sharpe's catches: 67
  • Mike Anderson's carries: 297
  • Jamal Lewis's carries: 309

Sources:

  • "Denver-Baltimore Wild-Card playoff game: Kickoff: 12:30 p.m. EST"
  • "Denver at Baltimore, Sunday, Dec. 31"
  • "United Press International: Denver-Baltimore Wild-Card playoff game"
  • "NFL statistics: passing yards, completion percentage, rushing yards, reception statistics"
  • "Playoff records for Denver and Baltimore"
  • "Denver Broncos roster: Brian Griese, Gus Frerotte, Mike Anderson, Ed McCaffrey, Rod Smith"
  • "Baltimore Ravens roster: Trent Dilfer, Jamal Lewis, Shannon Sharpe"

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