Denver Broncos stock report: Defense trending way up

Broncos Defense

It seems like the Denver Broncos’ defense heard all of the negative things said about them. After the first three weeks with no takeaways or sacks, many jumped to the conclusion that this defense was not what everyone thought it was, and that Vic Fangio perhaps was not a defensive mastermind, after all.

Hopefully, they paid attention to yesterday’s dominating performance.

The Broncos’ defense finished yesterday with seven combined sacks on Marcus Mariota and later Ryan Tannehill, who would replace Mariota upon Mariota’s benching. They also would record two takeaways on interceptions by Chris Harris Jr, Kareem Jackson, and Justin Simmons.

Mariota would finish his day with just 63 passing yards and two of those interceptions prior to his benching. Granted, Mariota was given very little time to throw–the Broncos’ front seven absolutely dominated the Titans’ offensive line all day.

Tannehill would fare slightly better, with 144 passing yards, but no touchdowns and one interception that would put the game away for the Broncos. The run defense had themselves a day as well, limiting Derrick Henry to 15 attempts for just 28 rush yards.

It is unlikely that the defense could have played any better than they did, especially considering how much time they spent on the field, with the offense coughing up very few successful drives or drives that ate up the clock.

However, this defense will be put to the ultimate test when Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs come to Mile High on Thursday Night Football. Here’s to hoping they can continue to dominate.