Denver Broncos: Top 10 Defense/Special Teams Plays of 2016

No. 4 – Bradley Roby’s Pick 6 vs. Chargers

Bradley Roby makes this list again. This pick six was better looking than the one he had against the Jaguars. Hence, the reason why this play is higher up on the list.

With the Broncos trailing 7-3 and failing to get anything going offensively, the Broncos needed a spark.

Did they ever get one from the defense.

Philip Rivers went to throw a pass on a first down and 20 and the ball was tipped in the air.

Somehow, someway, Bradley Roby managed to turn himself around and catch it from behind.

He turned the other way quickly and ran down the sideline for the touchdown.

No. 3 – Justin Simmons’ Blocked Extra Point is returned for two points

This is the only special teams play that made it on this list. But it was perhaps the most thrilling moment during the season.

And it was all in thanks to two members of the 2016 Rookie Class.

With just under two minutes to go, Drew Brees showed the world why he will be in Canton one day and orchestrated a drive that led to the tying touchdown.

An extra point would give the Saints a 24-23 lead.

Justin Simmons was having none of that.

In a perfectly timed jump, Simmons jumped over the long snapper and recovered in time to block the extra point.

The ball would bounce right into Will Parks’ hands and he would return the blocked kick all the way back to the end zone.

The two point return gave the Broncos a 25-23 lead that would ultimately end the game in dramatic fashion.