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Denver Broncos: How defensive position groups stack up in AFC West

By Nicholas Manning

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 27: Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos warms up before the start of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Bobby Ellis/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 27: Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos warms up before the start of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Bobby Ellis/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 22: Placekicker Brandon McManus #8 of the Denver Broncos kicks a 34-yard field goal on hold from Colby Wadman #6 during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions at Empower Field at Mile High on December 22, 2019, in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

Special Teams

Denver: PK Brandon McManus, P Sam Martin, Returner Diontae Spencer

Brandon McManus provides consistency inside 50 yards and also hit several bit kicks from outside 50. Sam Marin is a solid addition and will provide the team with more opportunities to flip field position that simply hasn’t been there in the last few years. Diontae Spencer provided a spark to the return game and looks to build on that again in 2020. 7.0

Las Vegas: PK Daniel Carlson, P AJ Cole III, Returner Jalen Richard

Daniel Carlson was below-average in 2020 and needs to rebound for the team to capitalize on scoring opportunities. AJ Cole was kicked well and provided the team with a 46.0 yard average on punts in 2019. Jalen Richard was safe if unspectacular and should be in the spot again. 6.5

Los Angeles: PK Michael Badgley, P Ty Long, Returner Desmond King

Michael Badgley performed well when he was given the opportunity. Ty Long not only contributed well in the punt game with a 47.0-yard average but chipped in with 4/5 on FGA. Desmond King is one of the team’s best returners. 7.0

Kansas City: PK Harrison Butker, P Tyler Newsom, Returner Mecole Hardman

Harrison Butker provides the team with consistent kicking on the rare occasion Mahomes doesn’t find the endzone. Tyler Newsome will get the first crack after the release of Dustin Colquitt. Mecole Hardman is an electric returner who makes ST coordinators worried every time he touches the ball. 8.0

Based on the breakdown of each team’s positional group, the Denver Broncos are positioned squarely in second place in the AFC West.

There’s no surprise that the Chiefs man the top spot, but there is a noticeable gap between Denver and the Chargers at number 3 and the Raiders at number 4.

Below is a visual breakdown of how the teams stack up.

AFC West   Coach QB   RB  REC  OL   DL   LB    SEC   ST    Total
KC                 9.5      10    7.5  9.0   7.5   8.0  6.5  7 8     7.0   73.5

Denver        7.5      7.5   8.5  7.5   7.0   8.0  9.0  7.5     7.0   69

LA                 7.0      6.5   7.0  8.0   7.0   8.0  7.0   8.5    7.0   66

LV                 7.5       7.0  7.5  7.5    8.0  7.0  6.5   6.5     6.5  64.5

How the Broncos stack up on offense vs. the AFC West. dark. Next

There’s no surprise that the Chiefs man the top spot, but there is a noticeable gap between Denver and the Chargers at number 3 and the Raiders at number 4.

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