Six historical feats to watch for in Broncos' Week 4 matchup vs. Jaguars

A few individual Broncos are on the verge of making history and it could happen this week vs. the Jaguars.

The Denver Broncos stand on the precipice. One more inch forward and the team careens off the cliff and into the oblivion of another failed season. 

Week 4 vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars is the pivot point. If the Broncos are going to turn the ship around, it has to start this week vs. Jacksonville. If Denver is going to salvage this season, starting 0-4 isn't an option.

You know how the MHH staff views this game, what our respective picks and predictions are, as well as how the Broncos can exploit Jacksonville's weaknesses. You've been apprised of the key weapon the Broncos' defense will have to take out of the game, as well as which Jacksonville defender could single-handedly destroy Denver's game-plan. 

We've even laid bare the five crucial facts to know about this week's opponent. Today, to cap off our week of previewing this matchup, I'm going to reveal what every Broncos fan should be watching for and what statistical feats and achievements are at stake. 

Let's dive in. 

1. Getting to 500 overall wins

The Broncos would become the 14th team to reach 500 overall victories with a win over the Jaguars. 

What it means: The Broncos have stood on the doorstep of their 500th win now dating back to Week 14 of last season. Alas, on the heels of seven-straight losses, Broncos Country has had to wait for that sweet distinction of seeing its team become the sixth NFL franchise since its inaugural season in 1960 to reach 500 overall wins. 

2. Harris poised to join 'The 20 Club'

With 19 career interceptions, ninth-year CB Chris Harris, Jr. needs one more to become the 12th Bronco to intercept 20 passes for the franchise.

What it means: Harris is already up there in the all-time annals as one of the Broncos' top-5 cornerbacks ever. He's in a contract year and getting into 'The 20 Club' would only cement his status as a future Ring-of-Famer. 

3. Miller so close to the century mark

With 98 career sacks (in 123 games), Von Miller needs one sack to pass Joey Porter into sole possession of 34th place on the NFL's all-time sack list, needs two sacks to become just the 34th NFL player to reach 100 career sacks and he would also become the fourth-fastest player (Reggie White 96 GP, DeMarcus Ware 113 GP, Bruce Smith 115 GP) to reach that milestone. 

What it means: The historical component is significant but at this stage, just getting a sack for the sake of quieting the noise and breaking out of his slump is the more pressing issue. Miller hasn't registered a sack since Week 15 of last season, which puts him on a five-game slide all-in. The law of averages dictates that he has to be nearing the break-out point. 

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4. Sanders poised to move into the top-4 all-time

With 18 100-yard receiving games and 392 receptions as a Bronco, WR Emmanuel Sanders needs one 100-yard receiving game to pass Hall of Fame TE Shannon Sharpe and WR Ed McCaffrey into fourth place in franchise history and Sanders needs five receptions to pass TE Riley Odoms for seventh-most receptions (396) in team annals. 

What it means: With how bad the last two and a half seasons have been, its easy to overlook how successful and how impactful Sanders has been. He was a part of a World Championship in Denver, so I can't feel too badly for him, but it would be great to see him continue to experience some individual and team success in a contract year. 

5. Sutton flirting with 1,000

With 951 receiving yards in 19 games, second-year WR Courtland Sutton needs 49 receiving yards to reach 1,000 for his career, which would make him the fourth Bronco to reach 1,000 receiving yards in his 20th game or less of his career (if it happens in Week 4). With 55 receiving yards, Sutton would reach 1,006 for his career, which would be the second-most in team history through a player's first 20 games. 

What it means: The Broncos' have had some truly great wide receivers build phenomenal careers and Sutton's start is right up there with the team's all-timers. If Jalen Ramsey is a no-go this week, I expect we'll see Sutton eclipse the 55 yards needed to cover both historical feats this week.  

6. Freeman flirting with 1,000

With 829 scrimmage yards in his brief NFL career, second-year RB Royce Freeman needs only 171 yards of offense to reach 1,000 for his career.

What it means: Freeman started off strong for Denver last year before he was sidelined and eventually hobbled with a high-ankle sprain. He's been fantastic as one half of the Broncos' two-headed rushing attack this year, with a team-high 173 rushing yards, to go along with 63 receiving yards. He would be over the 200-yard rushing mark this year and would have his first touchdown of the season had the officials not wiped a scoring romp of his off the board last week vs. Green Bay by throwing a flag on Emmanuel Sanders for a phantom holding foul. 

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