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In 2008, any team vs. Denver Broncos, in the regular season, play type is pass or rush, in the third quarter, sorted by yards descending
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| Down | Num | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| First | 107 | 45.9% |
| Second | 78 | 33.5% |
| Third | 46 | 19.7% |
| Fourth | 2 | .9% |
Yds To Go
| ToGo | Num | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| 0-3 | 25 | 10.7% |
| 4-6 | 26 | 11.2% |
| 7-10 | 162 | 69.5% |
| 11+ | 20 | 8.6% |
| Avg | 8.52 |
Team Offense
- Totals for team as offense
| Play Results | Play Type | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tm | G | Plays | ToGo | Yds | 1st% | TO% | TD | FG | Int | Fmb | Sk | Pass | Rush | |
| ATL | 1 | 11 | 7.7 | 5.1 | 27.3% | 9.1% | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 |
| BUF | 1 | 16 | 8.8 | 4.1 | 31.3% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| CAR | 1 | 14 | 9.9 | 11.2 | 35.7% | 7.1% | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 |
| CLE | 1 | 18 | 8.3 | 6.6 | 27.8% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| JAX | 1 | 12 | 9.4 | 14.0 | 58.3% | 0.0% | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 5 |
| KAN | 2 | 24 | 9.0 | 6.5 | 25.0% | 4.2% | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 10 |
| MIA | 1 | 12 | 7.9 | 5.1 | 16.7% | 8.3% | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 5 |
| NOR | 1 | 10 | 8.3 | 12.0 | 30.0% | 0.0% | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| NWE | 1 | 19 | 7.9 | 7.7 | 36.8% | 0.0% | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 8 |
| NYJ | 1 | 17 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 47.1% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 4 |
| OAK | 2 | 30 | 8.2 | 7.6 | 36.7% | 0.0% | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 17 |
| SDG | 2 | 36 | 7.9 | 10.0 | 33.3% | 0.0% | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 16 |
| TAM | 1 | 14 | 10.7 | 4.8 | 21.4% | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 5 |
Team Defense
- Totals vs. team as defense
| Play Results | Play Type | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tm | G | Plays | ToGo | Yds | 1st% | TO% | TD | FG | Int | Fmb | Sk | Pass | Rush | |
| DEN | 16 | 233 | 8.5 | 7.9 | 33.0% | 1.7% | 10 | 0 | 77 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 129 | 104 |
Individual Plays
| Date | Tm | Opp | Quarter | Time | Down | ToGo | Location | Score | Detail | Yds | EPB | EPA | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09-21 | Saints | Broncos | 3 | 7:37 | 1 | 10 | NOR 20 | 31-19 | Drew Brees pass complete deep left to Robert Meachem for 74 yards (tackle by Marquand Manuel) | 74 | 0.280 | 5.830 | 5.55 |
| 2008-09-14 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 8:58 | 2 | 4 | SDG 28 | 31-24 | Philip Rivers pass complete short middle to Mike Tolbert for 67 yards (tackle by Nate Webster) | 67 | 0.680 | 6.060 | 5.38 |
| 2008-12-14 | Panthers | Broncos | 3 | 13:01 | 1 | 10 | CAR 44 | 26-10 | DeAngelo Williams up the middle for 56 yards, touchdown | 56 | 1.860 | 7.000 | 5.14 |
| 2008-11-23 | Raiders | Broncos | 3 | 9:12 | 1 | 10 | RAI 30 | 10-10 | JaMarcus Russell pass complete deep right to Ashley Lelie for 51 yards (tackle by Dre' Bly) | 51 | 0.940 | 4.310 | 3.37 |
| 2008-10-12 | Jaguars | Broncos | 3 | 13:56 | 1 | 10 | DEN 46 | 7-16 | Maurice Jones-Drew up the middle for 46 yards, touchdown | 46 | 2.520 | 7.000 | 4.48 |
| 2008-12-28 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 12:01 | 2 | 6 | SDG 35 | 24-13 | LaDainian Tomlinson for 45 yards (tackle by Champ Bailey) | 45 | 1.000 | 4.240 | 3.24 |
| 2008-11-30 | Jets | Broncos | 3 | 5:57 | 2 | 10 | NYJ 33 | 14-27 | Brett Favre pass complete short left to Leon Washington for 34 yards (tackle by Wesley Woodyard) | 34 | 0.590 | 3.380 | 2.79 |
| 2008-10-12 | Jaguars | Broncos | 3 | 3:56 | 2 | 5 | DEN 30 | 10-23 | David Garrard pass complete deep middle to Marcedes Lewis for 30 yards, touchdown | 30 | 3.380 | 7.000 | 3.62 |
| 2008-10-12 | Jaguars | Broncos | 3 | 14:33 | 2 | 3 | JAX 27 | 7-10 | David Garrard pass complete deep left to Marcedes Lewis for 27 yards (tackle by Marlon McCree) | 27 | 0.680 | 2.520 | 1.84 |
| 2008-10-20 | Patriots | Broncos | 3 | 7:40 | 3 | 9 | DEN 27 | 26-0 | Matt Cassel pass complete short left to Randy Moss for 27 yards, touchdown | 27 | 2.610 | 7.000 | 4.39 |
| 2008-10-20 | Patriots | Broncos | 3 | 5:02 | 2 | 5 | NWE 36 | 27-0 | Matt Cassel pass complete short left to Wes Welker for 27 yards (tackle by Karl Paymah) | 27 | 1.140 | 3.120 | 1.98 |
| 2008-11-06 | Browns | Broncos | 3 | 12:27 | 2 | 10 | DEN 44 | 20-10 | Josh Cribbs right end for 27 yards (tackle by Wesley Woodyard) | 27 | 2.110 | 4.440 | 2.33 |
| 2008-12-07 | Chiefs | Broncos | 3 | 6:49 | 1 | 10 | KAN 43 | 17-17 | Tyler Thigpen pass complete deep left to Tony Gonzalez for 24 yards | 24 | 1.800 | 3.380 | 1.58 |
| 2008-12-14 | Panthers | Broncos | 3 | 8:25 | 2 | 7 | CAR 34 | 27-10 | Jake Delhomme pass complete short middle to Muhsin Muhammad for 24 yards (tackle by Josh Bell) | 24 | 0.870 | 2.790 | 1.92 |
| 2008-09-08 | Raiders | Broncos | 3 | 2:04 | 2 | 8 | RAI 31 | 0-27 | JaMarcus Russell pass complete deep middle to Ashley Lelie for 22 yards (tackle by Marquand Manuel) | 22 | 0.600 | 2.460 | 1.86 |
| 2008-10-12 | Jaguars | Broncos | 3 | 6:33 | 1 | 10 | JAX 35 | 10-17 | David Garrard pass complete deep right to Greg Estandia for 19 yards (tackle by Marlon McCree) | 19 | 1.270 | 2.520 | 1.25 |
| 2008-11-06 | Browns | Broncos | 3 | 13:04 | 3 | 8 | CLE 37 | 20-10 | Brady Quinn pass complete short left to Donte Stallworth for 19 yards (tackle by Calvin Lowry) | 19 | 0.300 | 2.650 | 2.35 |
| 2008-09-14 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 3:52 | 1 | 10 | SDG 34 | 31-27 | Darren Sproles left guard for 18 yards (tackle by Marquand Manuel) | 18 | 1.200 | 2.390 | 1.19 |
| 2008-09-28 | Chiefs | Broncos | 3 | 12:06 | 1 | 10 | KAN 37 | 13-13 | Larry Johnson for 17 yards | 17 | 1.400 | 2.520 | 1.12 |
| 2008-09-28 | Chiefs | Broncos | 3 | 0:18 | 3 | 9 | KAN 45 | 16-13 | Damon Huard pass complete deep left to Dwayne Bowe for 17 yards (tackle by Jack Williams) | 17 | 0.760 | 3.050 | 2.29 |
| 2008-09-14 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 12:50 | 3 | 8 | DEN 37 | 31-17 | Philip Rivers pass complete deep left to Vincent Jackson for 16 yards (tackle by Karl Paymah) | 16 | 2.020 | 4.170 | 2.15 |
| 2008-09-14 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 14:14 | 2 | 5 | SDG 46 | 31-17 | Darren Sproles right guard for 15 yards (tackle by Marlon McCree) | 15 | 1.800 | 2.980 | 1.18 |
| 2008-09-14 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 10:50 | 3 | 4 | DEN 15 | 31-23 | Philip Rivers pass complete short left to Chris Chambers for 15 yards, touchdown | 15 | 3.810 | 7.000 | 3.19 |
| 2008-09-14 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 3:11 | 1 | 10 | DEN 48 | 31-27 | Darren Sproles left tackle for 15 yards (tackle by Champ Bailey). Penalty on Chris Chambers: Offensive Holding, 10 yards | 15 | 2.390 | 3.120 | .73 |
| 2008-10-20 | Patriots | Broncos | 3 | 3:42 | 2 | 2 | DEN 29 | 27-0 | BenJarvus Green-Ellis left tackle for 15 yards (tackle by Calvin Lowry and Nate Webster) | 15 | 3.650 | 4.650 | 1.00 |
| 2008-11-06 | Browns | Broncos | 3 | 15:00 | 1 | 10 | CLE 20 | 20-10 | Brady Quinn pass complete short right to Braylon Edwards for 15 yards (tackle by Dre' Bly) | 15 | 0.280 | 1.270 | .99 |
| 2008-11-16 | Falcons | Broncos | 3 | 5:49 | 1 | 10 | ATL 40 | 13-14 | Matt Ryan pass complete short left to Michael Jenkins for 15 yards (tackle by Josh Bell) | 15 | 1.600 | 2.590 | .99 |
| 2008-09-08 | Raiders | Broncos | 3 | 14:37 | 2 | 7 | RAI 23 | 0-17 | JaMarcus Russell pass complete short middle to Ronald Curry for 14 yards (tackle by Dre' Bly) | 14 | 0.140 | 1.400 | 1.26 |
| 2008-09-28 | Chiefs | Broncos | 3 | 2:50 | 2 | 7 | KAN 30 | 16-13 | Damon Huard pass complete short right to Tony Gonzalez for 14 yards (tackle by Marquand Manuel) | 14 | 0.600 | 1.860 | 1.26 |
| 2008-10-05 | Buccaneers | Broncos | 3 | 15:00 | 1 | 10 | TAM 20 | 6-6 | Earnest Graham right end for 14 yards (tackle by D.J. Williams) | 14 | 0.280 | 1.200 | .92 |
| 2008-11-06 | Browns | Broncos | 3 | 4:50 | 3 | 9 | CLE 30 | 23-13 | Brady Quinn pass complete short middle to Kellen Winslow Jr. for 14 yards (tackle by Marquand Manuel) | 14 | -0.230 | 1.860 | 2.09 |
| 2008-11-30 | Jets | Broncos | 3 | 5:25 | 1 | 10 | DEN 33 | 14-27 | Brett Favre pass complete short left to Leon Washington for 14 yards (tackle by Wesley Woodyard) | 14 | 3.380 | 4.310 | .93 |
| 2008-11-30 | Jets | Broncos | 3 | 1:15 | 1 | 10 | NYJ 9 | 17-27 | Thomas Jones up the middle for 14 yards (tackle by Wesley Woodyard) | 14 | -0.380 | 0.480 | .86 |
| 2008-12-28 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 9:48 | 1 | 10 | DEN 14 | 37-13 | LaDainian Tomlinson left end for 14 yards, touchdown | 14 | 4.650 | 7.000 | 2.35 |
| 2008-09-14 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 4:36 | 3 | 8 | SDG 21 | 31-27 | Philip Rivers pass complete short left to Antonio Gates for 13 yards (tackle by Marquand Manuel) | 13 | -0.810 | 1.200 | 2.01 |
| 2008-09-14 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 0:33 | 3 | 11 | DEN 24 | 31-27 | Philip Rivers pass complete short left to Chris Chambers for 13 yards (tackle by Karl Paymah) | 13 | 2.680 | 4.840 | 2.16 |
| 2008-11-30 | Jets | Broncos | 3 | 0:39 | 1 | 10 | NYJ 23 | 17-27 | Thomas Jones left end for 13 yards (tackle by Vernon Fox) | 13 | 0.480 | 1.330 | .85 |
| 2008-12-14 | Panthers | Broncos | 3 | 13:41 | 2 | 9 | CAR 31 | 20-10 | Jake Delhomme pass complete short right to Steve Smith for 13 yards (tackle by Josh Barrett) | 13 | 0.530 | 1.860 | 1.33 |
| 2008-12-28 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 10:06 | 3 | 3 | DEN 13 | 30-13 | Philip Rivers pass complete short right to Darren Sproles for 13 yards, touchdown | 13 | 4.100 | 7.000 | 2.90 |
| 2008-09-08 | Raiders | Broncos | 3 | 0:35 | 2 | 10 | DEN 47 | 0-27 | JaMarcus Russell pass complete short right to Justin Fargas for 12 yards (tackle by Kenny Peterson) | 12 | 1.910 | 3.250 | 1.34 |
| 2008-10-12 | Jaguars | Broncos | 3 | 8:35 | 1 | 10 | JAX 21 | 10-17 | David Garrard pass complete short right to Maurice Jones-Drew for 12 yards (tackle by Boss Bailey) | 12 | 0.340 | 1.140 | .80 |
| 2008-11-02 | Dolphins | Broncos | 3 | 6:45 | 3 | 3 | MIA 27 | 10-16 | Chad Pennington pass complete short left to Ted Ginn Jr. for 12 yards | 12 | -0.030 | 1.530 | 1.56 |
| 2008-11-30 | Jets | Broncos | 3 | 4:51 | 1 | 10 | DEN 19 | 14-27 | Brett Favre pass complete short left to Leon Washington for 12 yards (tackle by Elvis Dumervil) | 12 | 4.310 | 5.600 | 1.29 |
| 2008-12-07 | Chiefs | Broncos | 3 | 7:30 | 2 | 5 | KAN 31 | 17-17 | Tyler Thigpen pass complete short right to Dwayne Bowe for 12 yards (tackle by Wesley Woodyard) | 12 | 0.810 | 1.800 | .99 |
| 2008-12-14 | Panthers | Broncos | 3 | 7:01 | 2 | 9 | DEN 41 | 27-10 | Jake Delhomme pass complete short middle to Muhsin Muhammad for 12 yards (tackle by D.J. Williams) | 12 | 2.380 | 3.640 | 1.26 |
| 2008-12-21 | Bills | Broncos | 3 | 7:26 | 1 | 10 | DEN 23 | 13-13 | Trent Edwards pass complete short right to Josh Reed for 12 yards (tackle by Champ Bailey) | 12 | 4.040 | 4.840 | .80 |
| 2008-10-05 | Buccaneers | Broncos | 3 | 12:36 | 1 | 10 | TAM 45 | 6-6 | Brian Griese pass complete short middle to Alex Smith for 11 yards (tackle by Boss Bailey) | 11 | 1.930 | 2.650 | .72 |
| 2008-10-20 | Patriots | Broncos | 3 | 5:59 | 1 | 10 | NWE 20 | 27-0 | Matt Cassel pass complete short left to Randy Moss for 11 yards (tackle by Dre' Bly) | 11 | 0.280 | 1.000 | .72 |
| 2008-11-16 | Falcons | Broncos | 3 | 8:53 | 2 | 12 | ATL 12 | 13-14 | Matt Ryan pass complete short left to Jerious Norwood for 11 yards (tackle by Wesley Woodyard) | 11 | -0.930 | -0.320 | .61 |
| 2008-12-21 | Bills | Broncos | 3 | 8:12 | 2 | 8 | DEN 34 | 13-13 | Trent Edwards right end for 11 yards (tackle by Jamie Winborn) | 11 | 2.910 | 4.040 | 1.13 |
| 2008-09-08 | Raiders | Broncos | 3 | 12:34 | 1 | 10 | RAI 49 | 0-17 | JaMarcus Russell pass complete short right to Justin Griffith for 10 yards (tackle by Nate Webster) | 10 | 2.190 | 2.850 | .66 |
| 2008-12-14 | Panthers | Broncos | 3 | 14:56 | 1 | 10 | CAR 20 | 20-10 | DeAngelo Williams right end for 10 yards (tackle by Mario Haggan and Josh Barrett) | 10 | 0.280 | 0.940 | .66 |
| 2008-09-08 | Raiders | Broncos | 3 | 7:23 | 3 | 20 | RAI 7 | 0-24 | Justin Fargas left end for 9 yards (tackle by Kenny Peterson) | 9 | -2.590 | -2.390 | .20 |
| 2008-09-28 | Chiefs | Broncos | 3 | 11:05 | 2 | 2 | DEN 38 | 13-13 | Larry Johnson right end for 9 yards (tackle by D.J. Williams) | 9 | 3.060 | 3.640 | .58 |
| 2008-10-12 | Jaguars | Broncos | 3 | 5:12 | 2 | 8 | DEN 44 | 10-17 | David Garrard pass complete short middle to Matt Jones for 9 yards (tackle by Boss Bailey) | 9 | 2.250 | 3.250 | 1.00 |
| 2008-11-02 | Dolphins | Broncos | 3 | 2:22 | 2 | 8 | MIA 41 | 10-16 | Chad Pennington pass complete short right to Greg Camarillo for 9 yards (tackle by Karl Paymah) | 9 | 1.260 | 2.260 | 1.00 |
| 2008-11-23 | Raiders | Broncos | 3 | 7:36 | 2 | 6 | DEN 15 | 10-10 | JaMarcus Russell pass complete short left to Darren McFadden for 9 yards (tackle by Roderick Rogers) | 9 | 4.350 | 5.830 | 1.48 |
| 2008-11-23 | Raiders | Broncos | 3 | 1:01 | 2 | 10 | DEN 48 | 10-17 | Johnnie Lee Higgins left end for 9 yards (tackle by Wesley Woodyard) | 9 | 1.850 | 2.340 | .49 |
| 2008-11-23 | Raiders | Broncos | 3 | 0:14 | 3 | 1 | DEN 39 | 10-17 | Justin Fargas right tackle for 9 yards (tackle by Roderick Rogers) | 9 | 2.340 | 3.580 | 1.24 |
| 2008-11-30 | Jets | Broncos | 3 | 12:44 | 1 | 10 | NYJ 2 | 14-27 | Brett Favre pass complete short middle to Thomas Jones for 9 yards (tackle by Wesley Woodyard). Penalty on Wesley Woodyard: Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards | 9 | -0.380 | 0.670 | 1.05 |
| 2008-09-08 | Raiders | Broncos | 3 | 13:56 | 1 | 10 | RAI 37 | 0-17 | Darren McFadden left end for 8 yards (tackle by Nate Webster) | 8 | 1.400 | 1.940 | .54 |
| 2008-09-28 | Chiefs | Broncos | 3 | 11:43 | 1 | 10 | DEN 46 | 13-13 | Damon Huard pass complete short middle to Dwayne Bowe for 8 yards (tackle by Boss Bailey) | 8 | 2.520 | 3.060 | .54 |
| 2008-10-20 | Patriots | Broncos | 3 | 14:20 | 2 | 7 | NWE 21 | 20-0 | Matt Cassel pass complete short left to Wes Welker for 8 yards (tackle by Jack Williams) | 8 | 0.010 | 0.870 | .86 |
| 2008-10-20 | Patriots | Broncos | 3 | 4:18 | 1 | 10 | DEN 37 | 27-0 | BenJarvus Green-Ellis right guard for 8 yards (tackle by Marquand Manuel and Jamie Winborn) | 8 | 3.120 | 3.650 | .53 |
| 2008-10-20 | Patriots | Broncos | 3 | 2:51 | 2 | 10 | DEN 14 | 27-0 | Matt Cassel pass complete short right to Kevin Faulk for 8 yards (tackle by D.J. Williams) | 8 | 4.000 | 4.730 | .73 |
| 2008-11-02 | Dolphins | Broncos | 3 | 8:11 | 1 | 10 | MIA 20 | 10-16 | Ronnie Brown left tackle for 8 yards (tackle by D.J. Williams) | 8 | 0.280 | 0.810 | .53 |
| 2008-11-23 | Raiders | Broncos | 3 | 1:51 | 3 | 3 | RAI 44 | 10-17 | Michael Bush pass complete short left to Zach Miller for 8 yards (tackle by Spencer Larsen) | 8 | 1.090 | 2.390 | 1.30 |
| 2008-11-30 | Jets | Broncos | 3 | 11:23 | 2 | 9 | NYJ 46 | 14-27 | Brett Favre pass complete short middle to Dustin Keller for 8 yards (tackle by Jamie Winborn) | 8 | 1.520 | 1.880 | .36 |
| 2008-12-21 | Bills | Broncos | 3 | 13:50 | 2 | 11 | BUF 43 | 13-10 | Trent Edwards pass complete short left to Robert Royal for 8 yards (tackle by D.J. Williams) | 8 | 1.180 | 1.550 | .37 |
| 2008-12-28 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 2:50 | 3 | 5 | SDG 17 | 38-13 | Philip Rivers pass complete short left to Legedu Naanee for 8 yards (tackle by Dre' Bly) | 8 | -0.840 | 0.610 | 1.45 |
| 2008-09-08 | Raiders | Broncos | 3 | 8:13 | 2 | 10 | RAI 17 | 0-24 | JaMarcus Russell left guard for 7 yards. JaMarcus Russell fumbles, recovered by Jake Grove at OAK-24. Penalty on Paul McQuistan: Unnecessary Roughness, 12 yards | 7 | -0.580 | -2.010 | -1.43 |
| 2008-09-14 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 11:29 | 2 | 11 | DEN 22 | 31-17 | Philip Rivers pass complete short left to Chris Chambers for 7 yards (tackle by Karl Paymah) | 7 | 3.490 | 3.810 | .32 |
| 2008-10-12 | Jaguars | Broncos | 3 | 15:00 | 1 | 10 | JAX 20 | 7-10 | David Garrard pass complete short left to Matt Jones for 7 yards | 7 | 0.280 | 0.680 | .40 |
| 2008-11-16 | Falcons | Broncos | 3 | 9:54 | 1 | 10 | ATL 14 | 13-14 | Michael Turner right end for 7 yards (tackle by Wesley Woodyard) | 7 | -0.280 | 0.280 | .56 |
| 2008-11-30 | Jets | Broncos | 3 | 7:03 | 1 | 10 | NYJ 20 | 14-27 | Brett Favre pass complete short right to Jerricho Cotchery for 7 yards (tackle by Jamie Winborn) | 7 | 0.280 | 0.680 | .40 |
| 2008-12-21 | Bills | Broncos | 3 | 12:00 | 2 | 5 | DEN 40 | 13-10 | Trent Edwards pass complete short left to Josh Reed for 7 yards (tackle by Champ Bailey) | 7 | 2.720 | 3.380 | .66 |
| 2008-09-14 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 9:30 | 1 | 10 | SDG 22 | 31-24 | LaDainian Tomlinson up the middle for 6 yards (tackle by Champ Bailey) | 6 | 0.410 | 0.680 | .27 |
| 2008-09-21 | Saints | Broncos | 3 | 7:08 | 1 | 6 | DEN 6 | 31-25 | Drew Brees pass complete short right to Reggie Bush for 6 yards, touchdown | 6 | 5.830 | 7.000 | 1.17 |
| 2008-09-28 | Chiefs | Broncos | 3 | 6:29 | 1 | 10 | DEN 47 | 16-13 | Larry Johnson up the middle for 6 yards (tackle by Nate Webster) | 6 | 2.460 | 2.720 | .26 |
| 2008-10-05 | Buccaneers | Broncos | 3 | 4:29 | 3 | 16 | TAM 14 | 13-6 | Warrick Dunn up the middle for 6 yards (tackle by Nate Webster and Kenny Peterson) | 6 | -2.030 | -2.030 | .00 |
| 2008-10-20 | Patriots | Broncos | 3 | 2:27 | 3 | 2 | DEN 6 | 33-0 | Matt Cassel pass complete short left to Wes Welker for 6 yards, touchdown | 6 | 4.730 | 7.000 | 2.27 |
| 2008-11-06 | Browns | Broncos | 3 | 4:08 | 1 | 10 | CLE 44 | 23-13 | Brady Quinn pass complete short left to Jamal Lewis for 6 yards (tackle by Jamie Winborn) | 6 | 1.860 | 2.130 | .27 |
| 2008-11-06 | Browns | Broncos | 3 | 0:14 | 2 | 12 | DEN 47 | 23-13 | Brady Quinn pass complete short left to Steve Heiden for 6 yards (tackle by Jamie Winborn) | 6 | 1.770 | 1.880 | .11 |
| 2008-11-16 | Falcons | Broncos | 3 | 8:15 | 3 | 1 | ATL 23 | 13-14 | Matt Ryan pass complete short right to Jerious Norwood for 6 yards (tackle by Josh Bell) | 6 | -0.320 | 0.870 | 1.19 |
| 2008-11-23 | Raiders | Broncos | 3 | 3:51 | 2 | 5 | RAI 31 | 10-17 | Darren McFadden right tackle for 6 yards (tackle by Spencer Larsen) | 6 | 0.810 | 1.400 | .59 |
| 2008-11-30 | Jets | Broncos | 3 | 6:35 | 2 | 3 | NYJ 27 | 14-27 | Brett Favre pass complete short right to Dustin Keller for 6 yards (tackle by Jamie Winborn) | 6 | 0.680 | 1.140 | .46 |
| 2008-09-14 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 14:54 | 1 | 10 | SDG 41 | 31-17 | Darren Sproles up the middle for 5 yards (tackle by Dre' Bly) | 5 | 1.660 | 1.800 | .14 |
| 2008-10-05 | Buccaneers | Broncos | 3 | 13:55 | 2 | 9 | TAM 35 | 6-6 | Brian Griese pass complete short left to Earnest Graham for 5 yards (tackle by Dre' Bly) | 5 | 0.790 | 0.760 | -0.03 |
| 2008-10-05 | Buccaneers | Broncos | 3 | 13:16 | 3 | 4 | TAM 40 | 6-6 | Brian Griese pass complete short right to Antonio Bryant for 5 yards (tackle by Champ Bailey) | 5 | 0.760 | 1.930 | 1.17 |
| 2008-10-12 | Jaguars | Broncos | 3 | 4:33 | 1 | 10 | DEN 35 | 10-17 | Maurice Jones-Drew up the middle for 5 yards (tackle by Marquand Manuel) | 5 | 3.250 | 3.380 | .13 |
| 2008-10-20 | Patriots | Broncos | 3 | 13:21 | 2 | 6 | NWE 33 | 20-0 | Matt Cassel pass complete short left to Wes Welker for 5 yards (tackle by Nate Webster) | 5 | 0.870 | 0.830 | -0.04 |
| 2008-10-20 | Patriots | Broncos | 3 | 12:41 | 3 | 1 | NWE 38 | 20-0 | BenJarvus Green-Ellis left tackle for 5 yards (tackle by Kenny Peterson and Calvin Lowry) | 5 | 0.830 | 1.800 | .97 |
| 2008-10-20 | Patriots | Broncos | 3 | 5:37 | 1 | 10 | NWE 31 | 27-0 | BenJarvus Green-Ellis up the middle for 5 yards (tackle by Calvin Lowry) | 5 | 1.000 | 1.140 | .14 |
| 2008-11-16 | Falcons | Broncos | 3 | 7:07 | 2 | 6 | ATL 33 | 13-14 | Michael Turner right end for 5 yards (tackle by Marquand Manuel) | 5 | 0.870 | 0.830 | -0.04 |
| 2008-11-23 | Raiders | Broncos | 3 | 6:55 | 1 | 6 | DEN 6 | 10-10 | Justin Fargas left tackle for 5 yards (tackle by Elvis Dumervil) | 5 | 5.830 | 5.910 | .08 |
| 2008-11-23 | Raiders | Broncos | 3 | 4:27 | 1 | 10 | RAI 26 | 10-17 | JaMarcus Russell pass complete short right to Darren McFadden for 5 yards (tackle by Spencer Larsen) | 5 | 0.670 | 0.810 | .14 |
| 2008-12-07 | Chiefs | Broncos | 3 | 8:11 | 1 | 10 | KAN 26 | 17-17 | Larry Johnson up the middle for 5 yards (tackle by Marcus Thomas and Jamie Winborn) | 5 | 0.670 | 0.810 | .14 |
| 2008-12-21 | Bills | Broncos | 3 | 14:54 | 1 | 10 | BUF 44 | 13-10 | Marshawn Lynch up the middle for 5 yards (tackle by Ebenezer Ekuban and D.J. Williams) | 5 | 1.860 | 1.990 | .13 |
| 2008-12-21 | Bills | Broncos | 3 | 12:40 | 1 | 10 | DEN 45 | 13-10 | Marshawn Lynch right guard for 5 yards (tackle by Champ Bailey) | 5 | 2.590 | 2.720 | .13 |
| 2008-12-28 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 11:28 | 1 | 10 | DEN 20 | 24-13 | Philip Rivers pass complete short right to Brandon Manumaleuna for 5 yards (tackle by D.J. Williams) | 5 | 4.240 | 4.450 | .21 |
| 2008-09-08 | Raiders | Broncos | 3 | 13:16 | 2 | 2 | RAI 45 | 0-17 | Darren McFadden left tackle for 4 yards (tackle by D.J. Williams) | 4 | 1.940 | 2.190 | .25 |
| 2008-09-08 | Raiders | Broncos | 3 | 2:42 | 1 | 12 | RAI 27 | 0-27 | Darren McFadden up the middle for 4 yards (tackle by D.J. Williams) | 4 | 0.740 | 0.600 | -0.14 |
| 2008-09-21 | Saints | Broncos | 3 | 1:34 | 2 | 8 | NOR 26 | 34-26 | Drew Brees pass complete short right to Pierre Thomas for 4 yards (tackle by Boss Bailey) | 4 | 0.270 | 0.100 | -0.17 |
| 2008-09-21 | Saints | Broncos | 3 | 0:51 | 3 | 4 | NOR 30 | 34-26 | Drew Brees pass complete short middle to Jeremy Shockey for 4 yards (tackle by D.J. Williams) | 4 | 0.100 | 1.200 | 1.10 |
| 2008-09-28 | Chiefs | Broncos | 3 | 1:30 | 2 | 8 | KAN 46 | 16-13 | Damon Huard pass complete short left to Larry Johnson for 4 yards (tackle by Boss Bailey) | 4 | 1.590 | 1.420 | -0.17 |
| 2008-10-05 | Buccaneers | Broncos | 3 | 5:41 | 1 | 15 | TAM 15 | 13-6 | Jeff Garcia pass complete short left to Antonio Bryant for 4 yards (tackle by D.J. Williams) | 4 | -0.310 | -0.460 | -0.15 |
| 2008-10-12 | Jaguars | Broncos | 3 | 7:00 | 3 | 17 | JAX 26 | 10-17 | David Garrard for 4 yards. Penalty on Dre' Bly: Illegal Contact, 5 yards | 4 | -1.020 | 1.270 | 2.29 |
| 2008-10-20 | Patriots | Broncos | 3 | 13:55 | 1 | 10 | NWE 29 | 20-0 | BenJarvus Green-Ellis up the middle for 4 yards (tackle by Ebenezer Ekuban and D.J. Williams) | 4 | 0.870 | 0.870 | .00 |
| 2008-11-02 | Dolphins | Broncos | 3 | 14:47 | 2 | 10 | MIA 41 | 7-16 | Ricky Williams right end for 4 yards (tackle by Nate Webster) | 4 | 1.120 | 0.960 | -0.16 |
| 2008-11-16 | Falcons | Broncos | 3 | 7:50 | 1 | 10 | ATL 29 | 13-14 | Michael Turner up the middle for 4 yards (tackle by Marquand Manuel) | 4 | 0.870 | 0.870 | .00 |
| 2008-11-23 | Raiders | Broncos | 3 | 2:35 | 2 | 7 | RAI 40 | 10-17 | Justin Fargas left tackle for 4 yards (tackle by Dre' Bly) | 4 | 1.260 | 1.090 | -0.17 |
| 2008-12-21 | Bills | Broncos | 3 | 13:20 | 3 | 3 | DEN 49 | 13-10 | Trent Edwards pass complete short middle to Fred Jackson for 4 yards (tackle by Dre' Bly) | 4 | 1.550 | 2.590 | 1.04 |
| 2008-12-21 | Bills | Broncos | 3 | 0:33 | 1 | 10 | BUF 28 | 20-16 | Fred Jackson right guard for 4 yards (tackle by Champ Bailey and Kenny Peterson) | 4 | 0.810 | 0.800 | -0.01 |
| 2008-12-28 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 12:41 | 1 | 10 | SDG 31 | 24-13 | Philip Rivers up the middle for 4 yards (tackle by Jamie Winborn) | 4 | 1.000 | 1.000 | .00 |
| 2008-12-28 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 3:34 | 2 | 9 | SDG 13 | 38-13 | Darren Sproles left guard for 4 yards (tackle by Elvis Dumervil) | 4 | -0.700 | -0.840 | -0.14 |
| 2008-12-28 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 1:34 | 3 | 7 | SDG 28 | 38-13 | Philip Rivers pass complete short right to Darren Sproles for 4 yards (tackle by D.J. Williams) | 4 | -0.230 | -1.240 | -1.01 |
| 2008-09-08 | Raiders | Broncos | 3 | 15:00 | 1 | 10 | RAI 20 | 0-17 | JaMarcus Russell pass complete short right to Zach Miller for 3 yards (tackle by Jamie Winborn) | 3 | 0.280 | 0.140 | -0.14 |
| 2008-09-14 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 2:30 | 2 | 5 | DEN 43 | 31-27 | LaDainian Tomlinson up the middle for 3 yards (tackle by Marquand Manuel and D.J. Williams) | 3 | 2.520 | 2.210 | -0.31 |
| 2008-09-21 | Saints | Broncos | 3 | 13:21 | 2 | 9 | NOR 37 | 24-19 | Drew Brees pass complete short right to Lance Moore for 3 yards (tackle by D.J. Williams) | 3 | 0.930 | 0.630 | -0.30 |
| 2008-09-28 | Chiefs | Broncos | 3 | 3:26 | 1 | 10 | KAN 27 | 16-13 | Larry Johnson up the middle for 3 yards (tackle by Champ Bailey and John Engelberger) | 3 | 0.740 | 0.600 | -0.14 |
| 2008-10-20 | Patriots | Broncos | 3 | 14:56 | 1 | 10 | NWE 18 | 20-0 | BenJarvus Green-Ellis right guard for 3 yards (tackle by Jamie Winborn and Calvin Lowry) | 3 | 0.040 | 0.010 | -0.03 |
| 2008-10-20 | Patriots | Broncos | 3 | 11:51 | 2 | 10 | NWE 43 | 20-0 | Matt Cassel pass complete short left to Kevin Faulk for 3 yards (tackle by D.J. Williams) | 3 | 1.250 | 0.960 | -0.29 |
| 2008-10-20 | Patriots | Broncos | 3 | 8:18 | 2 | 12 | DEN 30 | 20-0 | BenJarvus Green-Ellis up the middle for 3 yards (tackle by D.J. Williams and Jarvis Moss) | 3 | 2.900 | 2.610 | -0.29 |
| 2008-11-06 | Browns | Broncos | 3 | 11:39 | 1 | 10 | DEN 17 | 20-10 | Brady Quinn for 3 yards (tackle by John Engelberger) | 3 | 4.440 | 4.320 | -0.12 |
| 2008-11-06 | Browns | Broncos | 3 | 1:22 | 1 | 10 | DEN 45 | 23-13 | Jamal Lewis right tackle for 3 yards (tackle by Ebenezer Ekuban) | 3 | 2.590 | 2.450 | -0.14 |
| 2008-11-23 | Raiders | Broncos | 3 | 3:11 | 1 | 10 | RAI 37 | 10-17 | Darren McFadden right tackle for 3 yards (tackle by Marcus Thomas and John Engelberger) | 3 | 1.400 | 1.260 | -0.14 |
| 2008-12-14 | Panthers | Broncos | 3 | 9:05 | 1 | 10 | CAR 31 | 27-10 | Jonathan Stewart up the middle for 3 yards (tackle by Josh Bell) | 3 | 1.000 | 0.870 | -0.13 |
| 2008-12-14 | Panthers | Broncos | 3 | 1:47 | 1 | 10 | CAR 37 | 27-10 | Jonathan Stewart right tackle for 3 yards (tackle by Mario Haggan and Marquand Manuel) | 3 | 1.400 | 1.260 | -0.14 |
| 2008-12-14 | Panthers | Broncos | 3 | 1:04 | 2 | 7 | CAR 40 | 27-10 | Jonathan Stewart up the middle for 3 yards (tackle by Jamie Winborn) | 3 | 1.260 | 0.960 | -0.30 |
| 2008-12-21 | Bills | Broncos | 3 | 11:29 | 1 | 10 | DEN 33 | 13-10 | Fred Jackson right guard for 3 yards (tackle by Elvis Dumervil) | 3 | 3.380 | 3.240 | -0.14 |
| 2008-12-28 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 2:15 | 2 | 10 | SDG 25 | 38-13 | Darren Sproles left tackle for 3 yards (tackle by Nic Clemons) | 3 | 0.060 | -0.230 | -0.29 |
| 2008-09-08 | Raiders | Broncos | 3 | 11:15 | 2 | 9 | DEN 40 | 0-17 | Darren McFadden left tackle for 2 yards (tackle by John Engelberger) | 2 | 2.440 | 2.020 | -0.42 |
| 2008-09-14 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 13:27 | 2 | 10 | DEN 39 | 31-17 | Philip Rivers pass complete short right to Vincent Jackson for 2 yards (tackle by Champ Bailey) | 2 | 2.440 | 2.020 | -0.42 |
| 2008-09-14 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 8:18 | 2 | 5 | DEN 5 | 31-24 | LaDainian Tomlinson right guard for 2 yards (tackle by Boss Bailey) | 2 | 5.150 | 4.720 | -0.43 |
| 2008-09-14 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 5:16 | 2 | 10 | SDG 19 | 31-27 | LaDainian Tomlinson up the middle for 2 yards (tackle by Boss Bailey) | 2 | -0.390 | -0.810 | -0.42 |
| 2008-09-21 | Saints | Broncos | 3 | 2:14 | 1 | 10 | NOR 24 | 34-26 | Reggie Bush right tackle for 2 yards (tackle by Boss Bailey) | 2 | 0.540 | 0.270 | -0.27 |
| 2008-09-21 | Saints | Broncos | 3 | 0:04 | 2 | 10 | NOR 34 | 34-26 | Reggie Bush left guard for 2 yards (tackle by John Engelberger) | 2 | 0.660 | 0.230 | -0.43 |
| 2008-09-28 | Chiefs | Broncos | 3 | 10:37 | 1 | 10 | DEN 29 | 13-13 | Larry Johnson left tackle for 2 yards (tackle by Nate Webster) | 2 | 3.640 | 3.370 | -0.27 |
| 2008-09-28 | Chiefs | Broncos | 3 | 2:11 | 1 | 10 | KAN 44 | 16-13 | Larry Johnson left end for 2 yards (tackle by D.J. Williams) | 2 | 1.860 | 1.590 | -0.27 |
| 2008-10-05 | Buccaneers | Broncos | 3 | 8:39 | 3 | 11 | TAM 10 | 6-6 | Jeff Garcia pass complete short left to Antonio Bryant for 2 yards (tackle by D.J. Williams) | 2 | -1.540 | -2.490 | -0.95 |
| 2008-10-12 | Jaguars | Broncos | 3 | 5:51 | 1 | 10 | DEN 46 | 10-17 | Maurice Jones-Drew right tackle for 2 yards (tackle by Nate Webster) | 2 | 2.520 | 2.250 | -0.27 |
| 2008-11-02 | Dolphins | Broncos | 3 | 6:16 | 1 | 10 | MIA 39 | 10-16 | Ricky Williams right end for 2 yards (tackle by Elvis Dumervil) | 2 | 1.530 | 1.260 | -0.27 |
| 2008-11-02 | Dolphins | Broncos | 3 | 2:59 | 1 | 10 | MIA 39 | 10-16 | Ricky Williams up the middle for 2 yards (tackle by Marcus Thomas) | 2 | 1.530 | 1.260 | -0.27 |
| 2008-11-06 | Browns | Broncos | 3 | 3:28 | 2 | 4 | 50 | 23-13 | Jamal Lewis left guard for 2 yards (tackle by Marquand Manuel) | 2 | 2.130 | 1.690 | -0.44 |
| 2008-11-06 | Browns | Broncos | 3 | 2:02 | 4 | 1 | DEN 47 | 23-13 | Jamal Lewis right guard for 2 yards (tackle by Marquand Manuel) | 2 | 0.130 | 2.590 | 2.46 |
| 2008-11-16 | Falcons | Broncos | 3 | 6:25 | 3 | 1 | ATL 38 | 13-14 | Matt Ryan up the middle for 2 yards (tackle by Kenny Peterson) | 2 | 0.830 | 1.600 | .77 |
| 2008-11-16 | Falcons | Broncos | 3 | 4:51 | 2 | 12 | DEN 47 | 13-14 | Michael Turner up the middle for 2 yards (tackle by Marcus Thomas) | 2 | 1.770 | 1.360 | -0.41 |
| 2008-12-21 | Bills | Broncos | 3 | 8:52 | 1 | 10 | DEN 36 | 13-13 | Fred Jackson up the middle for 2 yards (tackle by Champ Bailey) | 2 | 3.180 | 2.910 | -0.27 |
| 2008-12-28 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 10:49 | 2 | 5 | DEN 15 | 24-13 | Darren Sproles right end for 2 yards (tackle by John Engelberger) | 2 | 4.450 | 4.100 | -0.35 |
| 2008-09-08 | Raiders | Broncos | 3 | 11:52 | 1 | 10 | DEN 41 | 0-17 | Darren McFadden left end for 1 yard (tackle by Nate Webster) | 1 | 2.850 | 2.440 | -0.41 |
| 2008-09-14 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 1:16 | 2 | 12 | DEN 25 | 31-27 | Philip Rivers pass complete short right to Vincent Jackson for 1 yard (tackle by Champ Bailey) | 1 | 3.230 | 2.680 | -0.55 |
| 2008-09-21 | Saints | Broncos | 3 | 13:58 | 1 | 10 | NOR 36 | 24-19 | Drew Brees pass complete short left to Mike Karney for 1 yard (tackle by D.J. Williams) | 1 | 1.330 | 0.930 | -0.40 |
| 2008-09-28 | Chiefs | Broncos | 3 | 9:56 | 2 | 8 | DEN 27 | 13-13 | Damon Huard pass complete short left to Mike Cox for 1 yard (tackle by Dre' Bly) | 1 | 3.370 | 2.810 | -0.56 |
| 2008-09-28 | Chiefs | Broncos | 3 | 9:28 | 3 | 7 | DEN 26 | 13-13 | Damon Huard pass complete short left to Jamaal Charles for 1 yard (tackle by Boss Bailey) | 1 | 2.810 | 1.830 | -0.98 |
| 2008-09-28 | Chiefs | Broncos | 3 | 5:58 | 2 | 4 | DEN 41 | 16-13 | Larry Johnson up the middle for 1 yard (tackle by Marcus Thomas and Marlon McCree) | 1 | 2.720 | 2.150 | -0.57 |
| 2008-10-05 | Buccaneers | Broncos | 3 | 14:35 | 1 | 10 | TAM 34 | 6-6 | Earnest Graham up the middle for 1 yard (tackle by Dewayne Robertson) | 1 | 1.200 | 0.790 | -0.41 |
| 2008-10-05 | Buccaneers | Broncos | 3 | 11:57 | 1 | 10 | DEN 44 | 6-6 | Earnest Graham right tackle for 1 yard (tackle by D.J. Williams) | 1 | 2.650 | 2.250 | -0.40 |
| 2008-11-06 | Browns | Broncos | 3 | 15:00 | 1 | 10 | CLE 35 | 20-10 | Jamal Lewis left tackle for 1 yard (tackle by Wesley Woodyard) | 1 | 1.270 | 0.860 | -0.41 |
| 2008-11-06 | Browns | Broncos | 3 | 13:46 | 2 | 9 | CLE 36 | 20-10 | Brady Quinn pass complete short right to Charles Ali for 1 yard (tackle by Jamie Winborn) | 1 | 0.860 | 0.300 | -0.56 |
| 2008-11-06 | Browns | Broncos | 3 | 5:30 | 1 | 10 | CLE 29 | 23-13 | Jamal Lewis right tackle for 1 yard (tackle by Wesley Woodyard) | 1 | 0.870 | 0.460 | -0.41 |
| 2008-11-06 | Browns | Broncos | 3 | 2:50 | 3 | 2 | DEN 48 | 23-13 | Jason Wright left end for 1 yard (tackle by Elvis Dumervil) | 1 | 1.690 | 0.130 | -1.56 |
| 2008-11-16 | Falcons | Broncos | 3 | 9:21 | 2 | 3 | ATL 21 | 13-14 | Michael Turner right end for 1 yard (tackle by Wesley Woodyard). Penalty on Ovie Mughelli: Offensive Holding, 10 yards | 1 | 0.280 | -0.930 | -1.21 |
| 2008-11-23 | Raiders | Broncos | 3 | 5:32 | 3 | 1 | DEN 1 | 10-16 | Darren McFadden left end for 1 yard, touchdown | 1 | 5.170 | 7.000 | 1.83 |
| 2008-11-30 | Jets | Broncos | 3 | 12:12 | 1 | 10 | NYJ 45 | 14-27 | Thomas Jones up the middle for 1 yard (tackle by Jamie Winborn) | 1 | 1.930 | 1.520 | -0.41 |
| 2008-12-14 | Panthers | Broncos | 3 | 14:20 | 1 | 10 | CAR 30 | 20-10 | DeAngelo Williams right tackle for 1 yard (tackle by Dewayne Robertson) | 1 | 0.940 | 0.530 | -0.41 |
| 2008-12-14 | Panthers | Broncos | 3 | 7:42 | 1 | 10 | DEN 42 | 27-10 | Jonathan Stewart left guard for 1 yard (tackle by D.J. Williams) | 1 | 2.790 | 2.380 | -0.41 |
| 2008-12-21 | Bills | Broncos | 3 | 5:48 | 3 | 10 | DEN 11 | 13-13 | Trent Edwards pass complete short middle to Fred Jackson for 1 yard (tackle by Elvis Dumervil) | 1 | 3.130 | 2.760 | -0.37 |
| 2008-12-28 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 4:13 | 1 | 10 | SDG 12 | 38-13 | LaDainian Tomlinson left end for 1 yard (tackle by Nate Webster) | 1 | -0.350 | -0.700 | -0.35 |
| 2008-09-08 | Raiders | Broncos | 3 | 1:17 | 1 | 10 | DEN 47 | 0-27 | Justin Fargas right end for no gain (tackle by Nate Webster and Elvis Dumervil) | 0 | 2.460 | 1.910 | -0.55 |
| 2008-09-14 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 1:50 | 3 | 2 | DEN 40 | 31-27 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete deep middle intended for Chris Chambers (defended by Karl Paymah). Penalty on Karl Paymah: Defensive Pass Interference, 17 yards (no play) | 0 | 2.210 | 4.040 | 1.83 |
| 2008-11-23 | Raiders | Broncos | 3 | 7:42 | 2 | 11 | DEN 20 | 10-10 | JaMarcus Russell pass incomplete deep left intended for Tony Stewart. Penalty on Elvis Dumervil: Defensive Offside, 5 yards (no play) | 0 | 3.630 | 4.350 | .72 |
| 2008-11-23 | Raiders | Broncos | 3 | 6:15 | 2 | 1 | DEN 1 | 10-10 | Justin Fargas left tackle for no gain (tackle by Spencer Larsen and Jamie Winborn) | 0 | 5.910 | 5.170 | -0.74 |
| 2008-11-30 | Jets | Broncos | 3 | 12:19 | 1 | 10 | NYJ 26 | 14-27 | Brett Favre pass incomplete deep left intended for Dustin Keller. Penalty on Jamie Winborn: Defensive Pass Interference, 19 yards (no play) | 0 | 0.670 | 1.930 | 1.26 |
| 2008-11-30 | Jets | Broncos | 3 | 4:14 | 1 | 7 | DEN 7 | 14-27 | Leon Washington left tackle for no gain (tackle by Mario Haggan and Vernon Fox) | 0 | 5.600 | 4.760 | -0.84 |
| 2008-12-21 | Bills | Broncos | 3 | 10:47 | 3 | 7 | DEN 30 | 13-10 | Marshawn Lynch up the middle for no gain (tackle by Elvis Dumervil) | 0 | 2.540 | 1.410 | -1.13 |
| 2008-12-21 | Bills | Broncos | 3 | 8:58 | 1 | 10 | BUF 42 | 13-13 | Trent Edwards pass incomplete deep left intended for Lee Evans. Penalty on Dre' Bly: Defensive Pass Interference, 22 yards (no play) | 0 | 1.730 | 3.180 | 1.45 |
| 2008-12-21 | Bills | Broncos | 3 | 6:40 | 1 | 10 | DEN 11 | 13-13 | Roscoe Parrish right end for no gain (tackle by Dre' Bly) | 0 | 4.840 | 4.140 | -0.70 |
| 2008-12-21 | Bills | Broncos | 3 | 5:57 | 2 | 10 | DEN 11 | 13-13 | Trent Edwards pass incomplete short right intended for Fred Jackson. Penalty on Kirk Chambers: Offensive Holding (Declined) | 0 | 4.140 | 3.130 | -1.01 |
| 2008-09-14 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 12:09 | 1 | 10 | DEN 21 | 31-17 | Darren Sproles right guard for -1 yards (tackle by D.J. Williams) | -1 | 4.170 | 3.490 | -0.68 |
| 2008-10-05 | Buccaneers | Broncos | 3 | 9:25 | 1 | 10 | TAM 11 | 6-6 | Warrick Dunn left tackle for -1 yards (tackle by Nate Webster and Kenny Peterson) | -1 | -0.370 | -0.850 | -0.48 |
| 2008-11-02 | Dolphins | Broncos | 3 | 7:31 | 2 | 2 | MIA 28 | 10-16 | Ronnie Brown left end for -1 yards (tackle by D.J. Williams and Nate Webster) | -1 | 0.810 | -0.030 | -0.84 |
| 2008-11-23 | Raiders | Broncos | 3 | 8:27 | 1 | 10 | DEN 19 | 10-10 | Justin Fargas right tackle for -1 yards (tackle by Spencer Larsen) | -1 | 4.310 | 3.630 | -0.68 |
| 2008-11-30 | Jets | Broncos | 3 | 10:37 | 4 | 1 | DEN 46 | 14-27 | Brett Favre sacked by Mario Haggan for -1 yards | -1 | 0.200 | -2.060 | -2.26 |
| 2008-09-14 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 1:43 | 1 | 10 | DEN 23 | 31-27 | Philip Rivers pass complete short left to LaDainian Tomlinson for -2 yards (tackle by D.J. Williams) | -2 | 4.040 | 3.230 | -0.81 |
| 2008-09-28 | Chiefs | Broncos | 3 | 7:32 | 1 | 10 | DEN 43 | 16-13 | Larry Johnson right tackle for -2 yards (tackle by Champ Bailey). Larry Johnson fumbles (forced by Champ Bailey), recovered by Boss Bailey at DEN-45 (tackle by Larry Johnson) | -2 | 2.720 | -1.930 | -4.65 |
| 2008-10-20 | Patriots | Broncos | 3 | 8:47 | 1 | 10 | DEN 28 | 20-0 | BenJarvus Green-Ellis right tackle for -2 yards (tackle by Jarvis Moss) | -2 | 3.710 | 2.900 | -0.81 |
| 2008-11-06 | Browns | Broncos | 3 | 11:23 | 2 | 7 | DEN 14 | 20-10 | Jamal Lewis left tackle for -2 yards (tackle by Wesley Woodyard) | -2 | 4.320 | 3.190 | -1.13 |
| 2008-11-16 | Falcons | Broncos | 3 | 5:25 | 1 | 10 | DEN 45 | 13-14 | Michael Turner left end for -2 yards (tackle by Wesley Woodyard and John Engelberger) | -2 | 2.590 | 1.770 | -0.82 |
| 2008-12-14 | Panthers | Broncos | 3 | 11:02 | 1 | 10 | CAR 33 | 27-10 | Jonathan Stewart left end for -3 yards (tackle by Jamie Winborn and Kenny Peterson) | -3 | 1.140 | 0.190 | -0.95 |
| 2008-10-20 | Patriots | Broncos | 3 | 11:24 | 3 | 7 | NWE 46 | 20-0 | Matt Cassel sacked by Jamie Winborn and Elvis Dumervil for -5 yards | -5 | 0.960 | -0.650 | -1.61 |
| 2008-11-30 | Jets | Broncos | 3 | 3:37 | 3 | 7 | DEN 7 | 14-27 | Brett Favre sacked by Elvis Dumervil for -5 yards. Brett Favre fumbles (forced by Elvis Dumervil), recovered by Brandon Moore at DEN-12 | -5 | 3.810 | 2.630 | -1.18 |
| 2008-10-12 | Jaguars | Broncos | 3 | 7:45 | 2 | 10 | JAX 33 | 10-17 | Maurice Jones-Drew left end for -7 yards (tackle by Champ Bailey) | -7 | 0.590 | -1.020 | -1.61 |
| 2008-12-07 | Chiefs | Broncos | 3 | 6:28 | 2 | 10 | DEN 33 | 17-17 | Larry Johnson left end for -7 yards (tackle by Josh Bell) | -7 | 2.840 | 1.220 | -1.62 |
| 2008-09-08 | Raiders | Broncos | 3 | 10:35 | 3 | 7 | DEN 38 | 0-17 | JaMarcus Russell pass incomplete short left intended for Ronald Curry | 2.020 | 0.720 | -1.30 | |
| 2008-09-08 | Raiders | Broncos | 3 | 8:18 | 1 | 10 | RAI 17 | 0-24 | JaMarcus Russell pass incomplete short left intended for Ronald Curry | -0.060 | -0.580 | -0.52 | |
| 2008-09-14 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 13:34 | 1 | 10 | DEN 39 | 31-17 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete short left intended for Vincent Jackson | 2.980 | 2.440 | -0.54 | |
| 2008-09-14 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 8:24 | 1 | 5 | DEN 5 | 31-24 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete short left intended for Chris Chambers | 6.060 | 5.150 | -0.91 | |
| 2008-09-14 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 7:36 | 3 | 3 | DEN 3 | 31-24 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete short left intended for Legedu Naanee (defended by Karl Paymah) | 4.720 | 3.040 | -1.68 | |
| 2008-09-14 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 5:23 | 1 | 10 | SDG 19 | 31-27 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete | 0.150 | -0.390 | -0.54 | |
| 2008-09-14 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 2:32 | 1 | 5 | DEN 43 | 31-27 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete deep middle intended for Antonio Gates | 3.120 | 2.520 | -0.60 | |
| 2008-09-21 | Saints | Broncos | 3 | 12:44 | 3 | 6 | NOR 40 | 24-19 | Drew Brees pass incomplete short right intended for Reggie Bush | 0.630 | -0.720 | -1.35 | |
| 2008-09-21 | Saints | Broncos | 3 | 0:09 | 1 | 10 | NOR 34 | 34-26 | Drew Brees pass incomplete deep middle intended for Devery Henderson (defended by Champ Bailey) | 1.200 | 0.660 | -0.54 | |
| 2008-09-28 | Chiefs | Broncos | 3 | 5:17 | 3 | 3 | DEN 40 | 16-13 | Damon Huard pass incomplete deep left intended for Dwayne Bowe | 2.150 | 0.590 | -1.56 | |
| 2008-10-05 | Buccaneers | Broncos | 3 | 11:15 | 2 | 9 | DEN 43 | 6-6 | Brian Griese pass incomplete short right intended for Earnest Graham | 2.250 | 1.550 | -0.70 | |
| 2008-10-05 | Buccaneers | Broncos | 3 | 11:09 | 3 | 9 | DEN 43 | 6-6 | Brian Griese pass incomplete short right intended for Maurice Stovall (defended by D.J. Williams) | 1.550 | 0.400 | -1.15 | |
| 2008-10-05 | Buccaneers | Broncos | 3 | 8:46 | 2 | 11 | TAM 10 | 6-6 | Brian Griese pass incomplete | -0.850 | -1.540 | -0.69 | |
| 2008-10-05 | Buccaneers | Broncos | 3 | 4:36 | 2 | 16 | TAM 14 | 13-6 | Jeff Garcia pass incomplete deep left intended for Antonio Bryant | -1.180 | -2.030 | -0.85 | |
| 2008-10-12 | Jaguars | Broncos | 3 | 7:51 | 1 | 10 | JAX 33 | 10-17 | David Garrard pass incomplete deep left intended for Matt Jones | 1.140 | 0.590 | -0.55 | |
| 2008-10-20 | Patriots | Broncos | 3 | 12:00 | 1 | 10 | NWE 43 | 20-0 | Matt Cassel pass incomplete short middle intended for BenJarvus Green-Ellis | 1.800 | 1.250 | -0.55 | |
| 2008-10-20 | Patriots | Broncos | 3 | 2:58 | 1 | 10 | DEN 14 | 27-0 | Matt Cassel pass incomplete short right intended for Kevin Faulk (defended by Jamie Winborn) | 4.650 | 4.000 | -0.65 | |
| 2008-11-02 | Dolphins | Broncos | 3 | 14:51 | 1 | 10 | MIA 41 | 7-16 | Chad Pennington pass incomplete deep middle intended for Greg Camarillo (defended by Dre' Bly) | 1.660 | 1.120 | -0.54 | |
| 2008-11-02 | Dolphins | Broncos | 3 | 14:04 | 3 | 6 | MIA 45 | 7-16 | Chad Pennington pass incomplete short middle intended for Anthony Fasano (defended by Jamie Winborn) | 0.960 | -0.390 | -1.35 | |
| 2008-11-02 | Dolphins | Broncos | 3 | 5:35 | 2 | 8 | MIA 41 | 10-16 | Chad Pennington pass incomplete short left intended for Ted Ginn Jr. | 1.260 | 0.560 | -0.70 | |
| 2008-11-02 | Dolphins | Broncos | 3 | 5:30 | 3 | 8 | MIA 41 | 10-16 | Chad Pennington pass incomplete deep middle intended for Ted Ginn Jr. | 0.560 | -0.650 | -1.21 | |
| 2008-11-02 | Dolphins | Broncos | 3 | 1:40 | 1 | 10 | 50 | 10-16 | Chad Pennington pass incomplete deep right intended for Ted Ginn Jr. is intercepted by Karl Paymah at DEN-16 and returned for 13 yards (tackle by Lousaka Polite) | 2.260 | -0.870 | -3.13 | |
| 2008-11-06 | Browns | Broncos | 3 | 12:32 | 1 | 10 | DEN 44 | 20-10 | Brady Quinn pass incomplete short left intended for Braylon Edwards | 2.650 | 2.110 | -0.54 | |
| 2008-11-06 | Browns | Broncos | 3 | 11:13 | 3 | 9 | DEN 16 | 20-10 | Brady Quinn pass incomplete short left intended for Kellen Winslow Jr. | 3.190 | 2.380 | -0.81 | |
| 2008-11-06 | Browns | Broncos | 3 | 4:54 | 2 | 9 | CLE 30 | 23-13 | Brady Quinn pass incomplete short right intended for Braylon Edwards | 0.460 | -0.230 | -0.69 | |
| 2008-11-16 | Falcons | Broncos | 3 | 4:11 | 3 | 10 | DEN 45 | 13-14 | Matt Ryan pass incomplete short right intended for Roddy White is intercepted by Dre' Bly at DEN-33 and returned for 5 yards (tackle by Roddy White) | 1.360 | -1.470 | -2.83 | |
| 2008-11-23 | Raiders | Broncos | 3 | 1:08 | 1 | 10 | DEN 48 | 10-17 | JaMarcus Russell pass incomplete deep right intended for Tony Stewart (defended by Marquand Manuel) | 2.390 | 1.850 | -0.54 | |
| 2008-11-30 | Jets | Broncos | 3 | 10:43 | 3 | 1 | DEN 46 | 14-27 | Brett Favre pass incomplete short right intended for Brad Smith | 1.880 | 0.200 | -1.68 | |
| 2008-11-30 | Jets | Broncos | 3 | 6:01 | 1 | 10 | NYJ 33 | 14-27 | Brett Favre pass incomplete short left intended for Leon Washington | 1.140 | 0.590 | -0.55 | |
| 2008-11-30 | Jets | Broncos | 3 | 3:44 | 2 | 7 | DEN 7 | 14-27 | Brett Favre pass incomplete short right intended for Chansi Stuckey | 4.760 | 3.810 | -0.95 | |
| 2008-12-07 | Chiefs | Broncos | 3 | 6:35 | 1 | 10 | DEN 33 | 17-17 | Tyler Thigpen pass incomplete deep right intended for Devard Darling | 3.380 | 2.840 | -0.54 | |
| 2008-12-07 | Chiefs | Broncos | 3 | 5:11 | 3 | 22 | DEN 45 | 17-17 | Tyler Thigpen pass incomplete deep right intended for Will Franklin (defended by Marquand Manuel) | 0.560 | 0.270 | -0.29 | |
| 2008-12-07 | Chiefs | Broncos | 3 | 1:49 | 1 | 10 | KAN 39 | 17-17 | Tyler Thigpen pass incomplete short left intended for Tony Gonzalez (defended by Josh Barrett) | 1.530 | 0.990 | -0.54 | |
| 2008-12-07 | Chiefs | Broncos | 3 | 1:44 | 2 | 10 | KAN 39 | 17-17 | Tyler Thigpen pass incomplete deep left intended for Tony Gonzalez | 0.990 | 0.300 | -0.69 | |
| 2008-12-07 | Chiefs | Broncos | 3 | 1:37 | 3 | 10 | KAN 39 | 17-17 | Tyler Thigpen pass incomplete short left intended for Tony Gonzalez | 0.300 | -0.780 | -1.08 | |
| 2008-12-14 | Panthers | Broncos | 3 | 10:22 | 2 | 13 | CAR 30 | 27-10 | Jake Delhomme pass incomplete deep right intended for Steve Smith | 0.190 | -0.490 | -0.68 | |
| 2008-12-14 | Panthers | Broncos | 3 | 10:14 | 3 | 13 | CAR 30 | 27-10 | Jake Delhomme pass incomplete deep right intended for Dwayne Jarrett | -0.490 | -1.370 | -0.88 | |
| 2008-12-14 | Panthers | Broncos | 3 | 6:24 | 1 | 10 | DEN 29 | 27-10 | Jake Delhomme pass incomplete deep middle intended for Muhsin Muhammad is intercepted by Josh Barrett at DEN-9 and returned for 34 yards (tackle by Jonathan Stewart) | 3.640 | -1.800 | -5.44 | |
| 2008-12-21 | Bills | Broncos | 3 | 10:52 | 2 | 7 | DEN 30 | 13-10 | Trent Edwards pass incomplete deep left intended for Roscoe Parrish | 3.240 | 2.540 | -0.70 | |
| 2008-12-28 | Chargers | Broncos | 3 | 2:21 | 1 | 10 | SDG 25 | 38-13 | Philip Rivers pass incomplete short left intended for Jacob Hester | 0.610 | 0.060 | -0.55 |
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