Predominantly Orange
FanSided

Denver Broncos: Week 5 Position Grades

By Cameron Parker

Oct 9, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch (12) is sacked by Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Vic Beasley (44) in the second half at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Falcons defeated the Broncos 23-16. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch (12) is sacked by Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Vic Beasley (44) in the second half at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Falcons defeated the Broncos 23-16. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
8 of 9
Next

Secondary Grade: B+

Oct 9, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos strong safety T.J. Ward (43) celebrates his fumble recovery with cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (25) in the third quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Falcons won 23-16. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos strong safety T.J. Ward (43) celebrates his fumble recovery with cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (25) in the third quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Falcons won 23-16. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

The secondary outshined everyone on the defense against the Atlanta Falcons proving to be another nuisance. Yet, every time Tevin Coleman or Devonta Freeman reached the next level, there was no answer from Darian Stewart. Aqib Talib and Chris Harris did a great job covering the wide receivers of the Falcons. The Broncos travel to San Diego on Thursday for their Color Rush game. The Chargers do not have the weapons they once had with the loss of Keenan Allen.

Julio Jones came off a 300-yard receiving performance, but failed to get anything going offensively with Harris and Talib blanketing him all game. TJ Ward and Stewart played well, but Stewart would sometimes play soft covering Coleman on opportunities allowing Falcons’ running backs to sneak in for a touchdown. Ward forced a fumble that changed momentum at the time, but the Broncos offense added just a field goal.

Coming on Thursday, the Broncos we will be tested with the short week, but the defense prides themselves on raising their play. Look for them to respond as a group. The Broncos secondary prides itself on turning the ball over and sometimes having those plays be scores. They are still the best defense in the league. It is better to have these games early in the season versus in weeks 12-16.

Home/Broncos News