Statistical breakdown: How the Commanders and Broncos stack up ahead of Week 2 game

The Washington Commanders are on the road for the first time in the 2023 season on Sunday when they head west to face the Denver Broncos. If the Commanders win, they’ll be 2-0 for the first time since 201l — Mike Shanahan’s second season in Washington and one year before Kirk Cousins and Robert Griffin III entered the NFL.

Washington defeated Arizona 20-16 in the season opener behind a terrific defensive effort. Offensively, quarterback Sam Howell did some good things but also made some mistakes that led to points for the Cardinals.

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As for the Broncos, they lost a heartbreaker at home to the Las Vegas Raiders, 17-16, in Sean Payton’s first game as head coach.

Here’s how the Commanders and Broncos stack up ahead of Week 2.

Scoring Offense

Brian Robinson Jr. #8 of the Washington Commanders celebrates after a touchdown. (Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images)

Commanders: T-15th, 20.0 PPG

Broncos: T-22nd, 16.0 PPG

Passing Offense

Sam Howell #14 of the Washington Commanders. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Commanders: 21st, 166.0 passing YPG

Broncos: 20th, 166.0 passing YPG

Rushing Offense

Antonio Gibson #24 of the Washington Commanders. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Commanders: T-18th, 92.0 rushing YPG

Broncos: 17th, 94.0 rushing YPG

Total Offense

Budda Baker #3 of the Arizona Cardinals attempts to tackle Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Commanders. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Commanders: 25th, 248.0 YPG

Broncos: 23rd, 260.0 YPG

Scoring Defense

Jonathan Allen #93 of the Washington Commanders. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Commanders: T-8th, 16.0 PPG

Broncos: T-12th, 17.0 PPG

Passing Defense

Jeremy Reaves #39 of the Washington Commanders. (Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images)

Commanders: 5th, 114.0 passing YPG

Broncos: 20th, 200.0 passing YPG

Run Defense

Jeremy Reaves #39 of the Washington Commanders tackles Greg Dortch. (Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images)

Commanders: 17th, 96.0 rushing YPG

Broncos: 3rd, 61.0 rushing YPG

Total Defense

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) and defensive end Casey Toohill (95) celebratet: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Commanders: 4th, 210.0 YPG

Broncos: 11th, 261.0 YPG

3rd-down Defense

Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio react during the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Commanders: 8th, 28.57%

Broncos: 25th, 45.45%