Denver’s Defensive Difference-Makers

Denver’s Defensive Difference-Makers

Ware has his Hall of Fame game back on track after a wayward final season in Dallas. (John W. McDonough/Sports Illustrated/The MMQB)

Miller had 18.5 sacks in an All-Pro season in 2012; he could challenge that career-high this year. (John W. McDonough/Sports Illustrated/The MMQB)

While he lines up at defensive end in Denver’s 4-3, Ware plays a hybrid role and often attacks from a two-point stance as he did for most of his time with the Cowboys. (David E. Klutho/Sports Illustrated/The MMQB)

Ware and the Broncos got to Andrew Luck repeatedly in a statement Week 1 win. (John W. McDonough/Sports Illustrated/The MMQB)

Denver ranked 14th in the NFL in total defense last year; this season the Broncos are fourth. (David E. Klutho/Sports Illustrated/The MMQB)

Miller and Ware could be celebrating all the way to Glendale come February. (John Leyba/Denver Post/Getty Images)