Revisiting the Denver Broncos Defense
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Every season has begun to feel like clockwork for the Denver Broncos the last few years.
Every year, they try to breathe new life into their offense, and while quarterback Russell Wilson will have the time to prove he's still elite, their offense this year is bad once again.
What remains from those efforts is a defense that has continually been one of the best in the NFL in that same time period.
It's a claim that isn't hard for the Broncos to make, as their defense is now No. 1 in fewest points allowed (16.6 per game) and are second in fewest yards allowed.
Even after Denver traded Pro Bowl defensive end Bradley Chubb, the defense still gave the team its best shot to win by allowing only 17 points to the Tennessee Titans last week.
The Broncos also had starters like cornerback Ronald Darby and defensive end Randy Gregory not available, but they've been able to overcome those injuries.
It starts in the secondary, where cornerback Patrick Surtain II has quickly become one of the best in the NFL, and safety Justin Simmons isn't far behind.
They have capable linebackers in the likes of leading tackler Alex Singleton and Josey Jewell.
The pass rush likely won't be as potent without Chubb and Gregory, but interior pass rusher Dre'Mont Jones will need to be accounted for with his team-leading 5.5 sacks.
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