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Broncos' Defense Is on Pace for an NFL Sacks Record, but Can Their Broken Offense Get Fixed?
Denver's defense leads the league with 46 sacks after 10 games and secured a close 10-7 win despite the offense's 11 penalties and multiple turnovers.
- On Thursday, the Denver Broncos beat the Las Vegas Raiders 10-7 at Empower Field at Mile High, becoming the first team to reach eight wins this season.
- Facing repeated stalls and penalties, the Broncos offense totaled 220 yards, punted seven times, threw two interceptions, and drew boos from a sellout crowd.
- In the trenches, the Broncos defense had six sacks and a league-leading 46 after 10 games, with Nik Bonitto generating 1.5 sacks, per coach and stats.
- A blocked punt by JL Skinner set up Wil Lutz's 32-yard field goal that decided the game, while the Broncos defense allowed one score in 13 Raider possessions and leads the AFC West with a seven-game winning streak.
- Denver gets a mini-bye and returns Monday to prepare for Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, and Sean Payton said it will take a much better all-round effort to beat Kansas City.
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Broncos' defense is on pace for an NFL sacks record, but can their broken offense get fixed?
The Denver Broncos have been relying on a strong defense to maintain their 8-2 record this season. They secured a seventh straight win by defeating the Las Vegas Raiders 10-7 on Thursday night.
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(Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM) The Denver Broncos became the first NFL team to reach eight wins this season after a narrow 10-7 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. The offense struggled to generate consistency while their defenses controlled the tempo throughout the contest. Criticism quickly followed regarding the playcalling decisions and quarterback Bo Nix’s execution during key moments. Moreover, former NFL quarterback and …
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