Key Broncos in Search of Historical Milestones vs. Bills
The hope is that the Denver Broncos made good use of their bye week because the 2023 schedule doesn't get any easier, as evidenced by the Monday Night Football tilt with the Buffalo Bills next up on the docket.
The bye afforded the Broncos the time to get healthy, at the very least. There are still too many players on injured reserve, including key guys like wide receiver Tim Patrick and tight end Greg Dulcich, but it's football, after all.
Entering Week 10, this Broncos squad is healthier than it's ever been in recent years. Now, can Sean Payton find a way to make hay with this healthy roster and capitalize on the momentum created by the Broncos' two-game winning streak? Time will tell.
This game is important for the 3-5 Broncos as a team, but it also carries some additional meaning for a few individuals. There are a few players approaching career milestones in Week 10.
Here's what to watch for.
Zach Allen in Search of a Sack
Allen needs a half-sack to become the fifth active defensive lineman since 2020 to record totals of at least 15 sacks and 15 passes defended.
Nik Bonitto Hoping For a Sack, Too
Bonitto needs one sack to tie Detroit Lions LB James Houston for the fifth-most sacks by a player selected in the 2022 NFL draft.
Jonathon Cooper Approaching Double Digits
Cooper needs one sack to become just the fifth Bronco selected in the seventh round or later of an NFL draft to record at least 10 sacks in a Broncos uniform.
Justin Simmons Aiming for an Interception
Simmons needs one interception to become just the fourth Broncos safety to record at least 30 INTs in his career.
Patrick Surtain II Moving Up Broncos' All-Time List
Surtain needs two passes defensed to tie cornerback Deltha O'Neal (34) for the second-most PDs by a Bronco in his first 42 career games.
Courtland Sutton Aiming for Paydirt
Sutton needs one touchdown to become the first Bronco since TE Julius Thomas in 2014 to record at least seven scores in the first 10 weeks of a season.
Alex Singleton Approaching Rarified Air
Singleton needs eight defensive tackles to become just the third player in the last 10 years to produce at least 475 defensive tackles and 30 special teams stops.
Javonte Williams in Striking Distance of Milestone
Williams needs 36 rushing yards to reach 1,500 for his career.
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