Broncos, Giants, Browns among NFL teams winning despite point differentials
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 1:39 PM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026
The NFL season has shown a trend where teams like the Broncos, Giants, and Browns are achieving success despite unremarkable point differentials. The Giants' 19-11 victory over the Eagles emphasized their knack for clutch plays, as did the Browns, who have often come back in the final minutes of games. Meanwhile, the Broncos continue to win close contests, having secured six of their seven victories by a single score. As teams aim for playoff spots, the ability to grind out wins has emerged as a significant theme of the current season.
- •Broncos are 7-2 with a point differential of +12.
- •Giants rank 24th in DVOA but sit at No. 3 in the NFC.
- •Browns have a -35 point differential yet maintain a 5-4 record.
- •Giants rely on strong defensive plays to secure wins.
- •Broncos set an NFL record with 16 consecutive one-score game victories.
- 1:39 PMYahoo Sports — Broncos, Giants, Browns among teams proving that winning ugly might be good enough this season
"It might not be pretty for all the teams currently in the NFL playoff field, but it's working.
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