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How the Broncos play under each ref or ref crew

Every Broncos game grouped by individual official, or by the same seven officials on the field. Over this sample the Broncos are 64-71 (47.4%); each ref and crew win rate below is compared to that team average.

Updated Jul 10, 2026, 6:12 p.m.·Last 10 seasons (2016-09-01 – 2026-02-08)

Broncos record: 64-71 (47.4%)

Notable patterns

  • Whistle pattern

    Pattern

    In the Broncos games with Roy Ellison, the Broncos draw 2.6 more flags thrown per game than opponents (12-game sample).

    12 games in sample

    Roy Ellison profile →

  • Win rate pattern

    Pattern

    When Keith Washington officiates, the Broncos are 8-2 (80.0%) in 10 games, 32.6 pts above their 47.4% sample average.

    10 games in sample

    Keith Washington profile →

Keith Washington

10 games with the Broncos · ~8-2

Win rate

80.0%

Team baseline 47.4%

+32.6 pts vs team
Totals

41.4 avg

40.0% over 44.9

-4.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.9

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

Balanced

Alan Eck

10 games with the Broncos · ~8-2

Win rate

80.0%

Team baseline 47.4%

+32.6 pts vs team
Totals

38.9 avg

30.0% over 44.9

-7.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.8

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

Balanced

Jabir Walker

10 games with the Broncos · ~8-2

Win rate

80.0%

Team baseline 47.4%

+32.6 pts vs team
Totals

42.4 avg

60.0% over 44.9

-3.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.4

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

Balanced

Carl Cheffers

10 games with the Broncos · ~7-3

Win rate

70.0%

Team baseline 47.4%

+22.6 pts vs team
Totals

47.8 avg

70.0% over 44.9

+1.8 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.2

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

Balanced

Barry Anderson

10 games with the Broncos · ~7-3

Win rate

70.0%

Team baseline 47.4%

+22.6 pts vs team
Totals

38.6 avg

40.0% over 44.9

-7.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.9

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

Balanced

Greg Meyer

9 games with the Broncos · ~6-3

Win rate

66.7%

Team baseline 47.4%

+19.3 pts vs team
Totals

43.3 avg

33.3% over 44.9

-2.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.2

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

Balanced

Bill Vinovich

9 games with the Broncos · ~6-3

Win rate

66.7%

Team baseline 47.4%

+19.3 pts vs team
Totals

36.6 avg

11.1% over 44.9

-9.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.3

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

Balanced

Land Clark

9 games with the Broncos · ~6-3

Win rate

66.7%

Team baseline 47.4%

+19.3 pts vs team
Totals

40.4 avg

44.4% over 44.9

-5.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.7

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

Balanced

Derick Bowers

8 games with the Broncos · ~5-3

Win rate

62.5%

Team baseline 47.4%

+15.1 pts vs team
Totals

40.5 avg

25.0% over 44.9

-5.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.5

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

Balanced

Anthony Flemming

8 games with the Broncos · ~5-3

Win rate

62.5%

Team baseline 47.4%

+15.1 pts vs team
Totals

46.1 avg

50.0% over 44.9

+0.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.2

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Ryan Dickson

13 games with the Broncos · ~8-5

Win rate

61.5%

Team baseline 47.4%

+14.1 pts vs team
Totals

39.6 avg

30.8% over 44.9

-6.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.0

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

Balanced

Patrick Turner

9 games with the Broncos · ~5-4

Win rate

55.6%

Team baseline 47.4%

+8.2 pts vs team
Totals

45.6 avg

77.8% over 44.9

-0.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.0

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

Balanced

Mark Pellis

9 games with the Broncos · ~5-4

Win rate

55.6%

Team baseline 47.4%

+8.2 pts vs team
Totals

41.6 avg

44.4% over 44.9

-4.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.0

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

Balanced

Jim Quirk

9 games with the Broncos · ~5-4

Win rate

55.6%

Team baseline 47.4%

+8.2 pts vs team
Totals

40.7 avg

44.4% over 44.9

-5.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+2.3

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

DEN tendency

Scott Helverson

9 games with the Broncos · ~5-4

Win rate

55.6%

Team baseline 47.4%

+8.2 pts vs team
Totals

43.4 avg

44.4% over 44.9

-2.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-2.6

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Tony Josselyn

9 games with the Broncos · ~5-4

Win rate

55.6%

Team baseline 47.4%

+8.2 pts vs team
Totals

40.6 avg

33.3% over 44.9

-5.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.4

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

Balanced

Brad Freeman

11 games with the Broncos · ~6-5

Win rate

54.5%

Team baseline 47.4%

+7.1 pts vs team
Totals

38.2 avg

45.5% over 44.9

-7.8 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.2

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

DEN tendency

Steven Woods

11 games with the Broncos · ~6-5

Win rate

54.5%

Team baseline 47.4%

+7.1 pts vs team
Totals

41.3 avg

45.5% over 44.9

-4.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.5

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

Balanced

Tripp Sutter

13 games with the Broncos · ~7-6

Win rate

53.8%

Team baseline 47.4%

+6.4 pts vs team
Totals

39.3 avg

46.2% over 44.9

-6.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.2

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

Balanced

Rich Martinez

12 games with the Broncos · ~6-6

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 47.4%

+2.6 pts vs team
Totals

44.5 avg

50.0% over 44.9

-1.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.5

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

Balanced

Ronald Torbert

10 games with the Broncos · ~5-5

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 47.4%

+2.6 pts vs team
Totals

43 avg

40.0% over 44.9

-3.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.4

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

Balanced

Carl Johnson

10 games with the Broncos · ~5-5

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 47.4%

+2.6 pts vs team
Totals

51.6 avg

70.0% over 44.9

+5.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.7

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

Balanced

Mearl Robinson

10 games with the Broncos · ~5-5

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 47.4%

+2.6 pts vs team
Totals

34.7 avg

40.0% over 44.9

-11.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.0

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

Balanced

Tim Podraza

8 games with the Broncos · ~4-4

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 47.4%

+2.6 pts vs team
Totals

41.6 avg

37.5% over 44.9

-4.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.9

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

DEN tendency

Jeff Seeman

8 games with the Broncos · ~4-4

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 47.4%

+2.6 pts vs team
Totals

38 avg

37.5% over 44.9

-8.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.3

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

DEN tendency

Sarah Thomas

8 games with the Broncos · ~4-4

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 47.4%

+2.6 pts vs team
Totals

40.4 avg

37.5% over 44.9

-5.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.7

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

Balanced

Terry Killens Jr.

8 games with the Broncos · ~4-4

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 47.4%

+2.6 pts vs team
Totals

38.8 avg

37.5% over 44.9

-7.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-2.0

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Mark Perlman

8 games with the Broncos · ~4-4

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 47.4%

+2.6 pts vs team
Totals

40.6 avg

12.5% over 44.9

-5.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.4

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

Balanced

Michael Banks

8 games with the Broncos · ~4-4

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 47.4%

+2.6 pts vs team
Totals

42.8 avg

37.5% over 44.9

-3.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.0

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

Balanced

Patrick Holt

8 games with the Broncos · ~4-4

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 47.4%

+2.6 pts vs team
Totals

38.6 avg

37.5% over 44.9

-7.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.4

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

Balanced

Shawn Hochuli

11 games with the Broncos · ~5-6

Win rate

45.5%

Team baseline 47.4%

-1.9 pts vs team
Totals

44.5 avg

45.5% over 44.9

-1.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.3

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

Balanced

Julian Mapp

9 games with the Broncos · ~4-5

Win rate

44.4%

Team baseline 47.4%

-3.0 pts vs team
Totals

37.8 avg

33.3% over 44.9

-8.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.4

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

Balanced

Adrian Hill

12 games with the Broncos · ~5-7

Win rate

41.7%

Team baseline 47.4%

-5.7 pts vs team
Totals

44.8 avg

41.7% over 44.9

-1.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.8

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

Balanced

Roy Ellison

12 games with the Broncos · ~5-7

Win rate

41.7%

Team baseline 47.4%

-5.7 pts vs team
Totals

45.3 avg

50.0% over 44.9

-0.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+2.6

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

DEN tendency

Greg Steed

10 games with the Broncos · ~4-6

Win rate

40.0%

Team baseline 47.4%

-7.4 pts vs team
Totals

43 avg

70.0% over 44.9

-3.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.1

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

Balanced

Craig Wrolstad

10 games with the Broncos · ~4-6

Win rate

40.0%

Team baseline 47.4%

-7.4 pts vs team
Totals

43.1 avg

50.0% over 44.9

-2.9 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.4

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Todd Prukop

8 games with the Broncos · ~3-5

Win rate

37.5%

Team baseline 47.4%

-9.9 pts vs team
Totals

36.8 avg

37.5% over 44.9

-9.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.0

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

Balanced

David Oliver

11 games with the Broncos · ~4-7

Win rate

36.4%

Team baseline 47.4%

-11.0 pts vs team
Totals

38.8 avg

36.4% over 44.9

-7.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.6

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

DEN tendency

Kent Payne

13 games with the Broncos · ~4-9

Win rate

30.8%

Team baseline 47.4%

-16.6 pts vs team
Totals

38.6 avg

46.2% over 44.9

-7.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.1

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

Balanced

Aaron Santi

10 games with the Broncos · ~3-7

Win rate

30.0%

Team baseline 47.4%

-17.4 pts vs team
Totals

39.5 avg

50.0% over 44.9

-6.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.3

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

James Coleman

8 games with the Broncos · ~2-6

Win rate

25.0%

Team baseline 47.4%

-22.4 pts vs team
Totals

30.9 avg

12.5% over 44.9

-15.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.8

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

Balanced

Greg Bradley

8 games with the Broncos · ~2-6

Win rate

25.0%

Team baseline 47.4%

-22.4 pts vs team
Totals

51.1 avg

50.0% over 44.9

+5.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.1

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

Balanced

Thomas Eaton

8 games with the Broncos · ~2-6

Win rate

25.0%

Team baseline 47.4%

-22.4 pts vs team
Totals

39.3 avg

62.5% over 44.9

-6.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.5

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

Balanced

Brad Rogers

9 games with the Broncos · ~2-7

Win rate

22.2%

Team baseline 47.4%

-25.2 pts vs team
Totals

47.3 avg

77.8% over 44.9

+1.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.9

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

Balanced

Greg Wilson

8 games with the Broncos · ~1-7

Win rate

12.5%

Team baseline 47.4%

-34.9 pts vs team
Totals

47.9 avg

50.0% over 44.9

+1.9 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.6

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

DEN tendency

Carl Paganelli

8 games with the Broncos · ~1-7

Win rate

12.5%

Team baseline 47.4%

-34.9 pts vs team
Totals

39.5 avg

62.5% over 44.9

-6.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.2

More fouls on the Broncos's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Late-game proxy

How Denver Broncos compares in competitive late-game windows vs full games. A competitive late-game window derived from final margins, pregame spreads, or overtime, not official NBA Last Two Minute (L2M) play-by-play reports. Useful for spotting whistle/scoring shifts in tight games, with honest partial-coverage labels.A competitive late-game window derived from final margins, pregame spreads, or overtime, not official NBA Last Two Minute (L2M) play-by-play reports. Useful for spotting whistle/scoring shifts in tight games, with honest partial-coverage labels., not official NBA L2M reports.

Close games (≤7 pt margin)

7pt proxy

85 of 169 games match this window

proxy window, not official L2M play-by-play

MetricClose games (≤7 pt margin)Full gameΔ vs full
Avg combined pts4041.7-1.7
Avg flags13.112.9+0.2
Over rate35.3%37.3%-2.0 pts

Over benchmark: 44.9 combined points · Seasons: 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26 · 169 total games in sample

Pregame toss-ups

spread

112 of 169 games match this window

proxy window, not official L2M play-by-play

MetricPregame toss-upsFull gameΔ vs full
Avg combined pts41.441.7-0.3
Avg flags13.312.9+0.4
Over rate33.9%37.3%-3.4 pts

Over benchmark: 44.9 combined points · Seasons: 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26 · 169 total games in sample

What am I looking at?
  • Individual refs: stats for one official across all Broncos games they worked, even with different partners.
  • Ref crews: stats when the same seven officials worked together on the Broncos games (8+ games shown by default).
  • Team baseline: the Broncos went 64-71 (47.4%) across this sample. Ref and crew win rates show how they compare to that team average.
  • Whistle differential: flag differential. A positive number means opponents are flagged more often than the Broncos.

Ref×team W-L rebuilt from 2283 ESPN game logs. 4544/5864 ref×team pairs meet the 3+ game matrix gate. Official names canonicalized (122 slots); 0 reverse-name ghosts removed.

League-wide ref profiles

Kent Payne45.7% over 44.9Greg Wilson45.2% over 44.9Patrick Turner49.4% over 44.9Jerod Phillips48.7% over 44.9Allen Baynes48.3% over 44.9Brad Freeman51.4% over 44.9Keith Washington43.2% over 44.9Mark Pellis48.0% over 44.9Greg Meyer45.3% over 44.9Boris Cheek47.6% over 44.9Tim Podraza49.0% over 44.9Eugene Hall50.0% over 44.9