The Broncos allowed 363 total yards and forced a turnover in the 34-27 loss to the Falcons in Week 9.

Analysis: The Broncos' defense has let up 30 or more points in three straight games, so the four turnovers it forced in that stretch weren't enough to salvage fantasy relevance. Now, they'll go on the road to Las Vegas in Week 10. The Raiders have surprised this season, as their ground game has been predictably good, but QB Derek Carr has been extremely consistent with 7.8 yards per attempt and a 16:2 TD:INT ratio. There's low upside here for Broncos D/ST, especially if A.J. Bouye (concussion) or Bryce…read more

The Broncos allowed 485 total yards and forced two turnovers in the 31-30 win over the Chargers in Week 8.

Analysis: The Broncos also added two sacks to bring their total on the season to 20 through seven games, seventh in the league. This pass rush continues to dominate even as it loses pieces, partially because its pass coverage has been relatively strong at 236.6 passing yards allowed per game (16th in the league). The Broncos' defense could get some relief if Calvin Ridley (foot) is unable to suit up, but otherwise, there's little upside with Broncos D/ST, as the Falcons rarely turn the ball over (seven…read more

The Broncos allowed 286 total yards and forced a turnover in the 43-16 loss to the Chiefs in Week 7.

Analysis: The Broncos D/ST was pinned with a special-teams touchdown, but QB Drew Lock accounted for a pick-six that doesn't land as a defensive responsibility. Nevertheless, the offense's inconsistencies -- four turnovers -- made it a tough day for the Broncos' defense to get a break. The matchup against the Chargers will be tough as well, as QB Justin Herbert is the real deal, averaging 300 passing yards per game and posting a 10:1 TD:INT ratio over the past three outings. He takes some rookie sacks,…read more

The Broncos allowed 288 total yards and forced three turnovers in an 18-12 win over the Patriots in Week 6.

Analysis: The Broncos held QB Cam Newton to just 157 passing yards, although he did scamper for a season-high 76 yards on the ground. This was a promising performance by the Broncos' defense, but it's time to cut the unit loose in fantasy with the Chiefs coming to town. The Chiefs have turned the ball over just four times this year, while QB Patrick Mahomes has been sacked just seven times over six games. There's minimal upside for the Broncos and a major risk, as the Chiefs have posted at least 23…read more

The Broncos allowed 321 total yards and didn't force a turnover in a 37-28 win over the Jets in Week 5.

Analysis: The Broncos should be well-rested, as they had a Thursday game in Week 4 and a Week 5 bye, and it looks like A.J. Bouye (shoulder) could return this Sunday against the Patriots. That would be a major boost against QB Cam Newton, who has averaged 7.8 yards per attempt this year. Newton's goal-line ability may be a bigger concern, as he's scored four touchdowns through three games. However, the Broncos are strong in the red zone, allowing opponents into the end zone on just 46.2 percent of trips…read more

The Broncos allowed 321 total yards in a 37-28 win over the Jets in Week 4.

Analysis: The Broncos swarmed QB Sam Darnold and sacked him six times, but they didn't force him into any major mistakes. It was still enough to salvage a respectable fantasy day considering they allowed 28 points. Their viability in Week 5 against the Patriots depends almost entirely on whether QB Cam Newton (positive for COVID-19) suits up. If Newton suits up, it's best to leave Broncos D/ST out of your lineup. But if he sits out and Brian Hoyer starts, it's a prime opportunity to start the unit since…read more

The Broncos allowed 353 total yards in Week 3's 28-10 loss to the Buccaneers.

Analysis: The Broncos' defense suffered from some tough field position due to two turnovers and a safety from their offense, but they managed to stay afloat and even sacked QB Tom Brady twice. The matchup is far better in Week 4 on Thursday night against the Jets. QB Sam Darnold tossed three picks -- two were run back for TDs -- in Week 3 against the Colts, and the offense managed just 260 total yards. Even with the Broncos banged up all across the defense, this unit is a top-tier play with the Jets…read more

The Broncos allowed 410 total yards and forced two turnovers in Week 2's 26-21 loss to the Steelers.

Analysis: The Broncos' defense hasn't been the same without LB Von Miller (ankle) and CB A.J. Bouye (shoulder), as it has recorded just two sacks and two turnovers through two weeks. QB Tom Brady and the Buccaneers are coming to town with a 1-1 record and five offensive turnovers, but Brady has been dropped just three times. He'll get WR Chris Godwin (concussion) back this week, though, and the Buccaneers' weapons are quite intriguing. As a result, Broncos D/ST is only viable in deep leagues, as it…read more

The Broncos allowed 377 total yards in Week 1's 16-14 loss to the Titans.

Analysis: The Broncos's defense did a decent job of containing the Titans' passing attack in the first half, but after CB A.J. Bouye dislocated his shoulder, it showed some vulnerabilities. Bouye was placed on IR, which is a bad sign with the Steelers up next. The Steelers have a strong receiver corps with JuJu Smith-Schuster, Diontae Johnson and James Washington, and QB Ben Roethlisberger proved to be effective despite last year's elbow injury. We should see how the Broncos' respond to Bouye's absence…read more

LB Von Miller (ankle) is expected to miss the 2020 season.

Analysis: This is a major blow to the Broncos' defense, as LB Bradley Chubb missed the last 12 games last year with a torn ACL and could log limited snaps Sunday. Chubb and Miller are one of the most lethal tandems in the league when they're both healthy, so the secondary will need to step up in a big way. It replaced Chris Harris with A.J. Bouye, and while CB Bryce Callahan hasn't played since 2018, he showed intriguing potential with the Bears. The pieces are there, but it'll be a difficult matchup…read more

LB Bradley Chubb (knee) is expected to be ready for the 2020 season, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: The Broncos' secondary took a hit with the departure of CB Chris Harris, but it brought in viable replacements in A.J. Bouye, and now Bryce Callahan is healthy for the 2020 season. Even if the secondary takes a step back, the return of Chubb -- who combined with Von Miller for 26.5 sacks the last time they both were healthy for 16 games -- should hurry quarterbacks enough to cover up the blemishes. This unit has the upside of finishing in the top-10 for fantasy purposes.

The Broncos allowed 17 points and 191 total yards to the Lions in Week 16's loss.

Analysis: The Broncos have been picked up their ball-hawking skills since the bye week, posting nine turnovers over six games. Their red-zone percentage (41.5) leads the league, while the Raiders rank 21st at 56.3 percent. The Raiders still have a possible playoff chance, albeit a longshot, so they won't be holding back. The Broncos' run defense is their Achilles heel, but Josh Jacobs (shoulder) is considered doubtful, so they do have some additional upside. There's limited upside since Derek Carr is…read more

The Broncos allowed 23 points and 419 total yards to the Chiefs in Week 15's loss.

Analysis: Holding the Chiefs to just 23 points on the road is something to brag about, and they forced a turnover as well. That marks five straight games with a turnover. They'll now host the Lions, who will roll out undrafted rookie David Blough. The youngster will make his fourth start, and the team has averaged 14.6 PPG with him under center while committing six turnovers. It's essentially the B Team for Detroit, as Kerryon Johnson (knee) could return but Marvin Jones (ankle) remains on IR. The…read more

The Broncos allowed 24 points and 414 total yards to the Texans in Week 14's win.

Analysis: The Broncos' defense was utterly dominant in this game despite the high yardage and points, as it recorded three sacks and three turnovers, running one back for a score. This AFC West rematch could be tough, however, as the Broncos allowed 30 points to the Chiefs earlier this year despite Patrick Mahomes missing most of the game. Besides the backfield, the Chiefs are healthy again, and they rank fourth with 288.7 passing YPG and fourth with 28.5 PPG. Don't hang your fantasy fate on Broncos D/ST.

The Broncos allowed 20 points and 359 total yards to the Chargers in Week 13's win.

Analysis: The Broncos continue to be excellent in the red zone, allowing opponents to score on only 39.4 percent of red-zone opportunities -- best in the league -- but they'll face a tall task from the Texans' offense, which ranks sixth in the category (65.0 percent). The Texans just put up 28 points on the highly-touted Patriots defense despite registering just 276 total yards. The Broncos will likely have Von Miller (knee) back in the fold, which would raise their ceiling since Deshaun Watson is sacked…read more

The Broncos allowed 20 points and 424 total yards in Week 12's loss to the Bills.

Analysis: The Broncos allowed Josh Allen to scamper for 56 yards while tossing two touchdowns. They'll find a similar amount of upside in a matchup against the Chargers, but they haven't been able to capitalize much this year. Philip Rivers has a 3:7 TD:INT ratio over the last two games, and the Chargers have struggled to make the most of their opportunities this year with a 47.5 red-zone scoring rate (26th). The Broncos match up well against that with a "bend but don't break" defense, posting the…read more

The Broncos forced two turnovers and allowed 27 points to the Vikings in Week 11's loss.

Analysis: The Broncos entered halftime with a shutout in tow, but they blew a 20-point lead in the second half. It was clear that they sold out to stop Dalvin Cook, but that revealed glaring weaknesses in their secondary, as Kirk Cousins posted 316 yards and three touchdowns. They won't need to zone in on a particular running back against the Bills, but where Josh Allen lacks as a passer (6.8 YPA), he makes up for on the ground with seven rushing scores -- the best among QBs. The Broncos haven't faced a…read more