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

The Broncos allowed 19 points and didn't force a turnover in Week 9's win over the Browns.

Analysis: The Broncos had the luxury of a bye week to scheme for a matchup against the 7-3 Vikings, who have run the ball 32.6 times per game -- the third-highest rate in the league. The Broncos have a middling run defense, as they've allowed 107.6 YPG (14th) and 4.0 YPC (10th). They've shown major vulnerabilities against strong run games, however, including allowing 153 and 269 to the Bears and Jaguars, respectively. Dalvin Cook is in the upper echelon of running backs, so he could be in line for a huge…read more

The Broncos held the Colts to 15 points in Week 8's loss.

Analysis: This was the Broncos third time in the last four games holding an opponent to 15 or less points, and the Chiefs were the only team to surpass the mark. They don't force many turnovers, but that floor is useful especially against a flaky Browns' offense. The Broncos' defense may be given poor field position, however, if first-time starting QB Brandon Allen coughs up the ball often. Still, they rank third in red-zone defense (40.6 percent) while the Browns' red-zone offense rings up 22nd (52.4…read more

The Broncos' defense allowed 23 points and 274 total yards to the Chiefs in Week 7.

Analysis: The Broncos got lucky that Patrick Mahomes (ankle) left early with a serious injury, or else the damage could've been worse. They'll remain relatively healthy going forward after the extended break, but there's a tough test ahead. The Colts scored 24.3 points per game and turned the ball over four times over the last four contests, but QB Jacoby Brissett showed major upside by throwing for 326 yards and four touchdowns last week. Furthermore, the Broncos have forced a turnover in just two of…read more

The Broncos shut out the Titans and forced three turnovers in Week 6.

Analysis: The Broncos' didn't force a turnover over their first four games, and they coincidentally went winless in that span. Now, they've won two straight games with three turnovers in each contest. The recent success was likely the result of favorable matchups, though, and they won't be so lucky this week against the Chiefs. Although they're on a two-game losing streak, the Chiefs are still the league's premier offense, especially with Tyreek Hill back in the fold. QB Patrick Mahomes was sacked five…read more

The Broncos forced three turnover in Week 5 against the Chargers.

Analysis: This was easily the Broncos' best defensive performance, as they forced their only turnovers of the season and held the Chargers to a season-low 13 points. It was actually quite a surprising outing, as they also kept the Melvin Gordon and Austin Ekeler tandem to just 35 combined rushing yards. It'll be hard to repeat this performance against RB Derrick Henry, but there's vulnerabilities in the Titans' passing game that the Broncos can take advantage of. QB Marcus Mariota has been sacked a…read more

LB Bradley Chubb is out for the year with a torn ACL.

Analysis: Chubb wasn't off to a great start with just one sack over the first four games, but the Broncos don't have any proven replacements right away outside of recent free-agent acquisition LB Jeremiah Attaochu. Their linebackers will need to be on top of their game with RB Melvin Gordon returning to the fold to improve upon an already dynamic backfield. Gordon won't play his normal reps, but RB Austin Ekeler proved he can handle whatever workload he's called on for. That duo should also open up the…read more

The Broncos haven't made a sack or forced a turnover through three games.

Analysis: The Broncos' defense isn't getting lit up by any measure, as they've averaged 23.3 points allowed per game. They allowed 27 in Week 3 to the Packers, but they were put in tough positions by Denver's offense turning the ball over three times. The name of the fantasy game is turnovers and sacks, though, and the Broncos have none. It's quite amazing actually considering Bradley Chubb and Von Miller combined for 26.5 sacks last year. Jaguars QB Gardner Minshew looks like a solid game manager, and…read more

The Broncos haven't recorded a sack or a turnover through two games.

Analysis: Their inability to get to the quarterback is surprising considering both Von Miller and Bradley Chubb on the outside, and their lack of turnovers is uncharacteristic considering they forced 28 (fifth in the league) last year. QB Aaron Rodgers has been sacked seven times this year, but he hasn't thrown an interception and the team has only turned the ball over twice. Furthermore, RB Aaron Jones looked like himself in Week 2 by averaging 5.0 YPC, making trouble for the Broncos, who have allowed…read more

LB Todd Davis continues to deal with a calf injury and may not play Week 2 versus the Bears.

Analysis: The Bears roll out three pass-catching running backs -- Tarik Cohen, David Montgomery and Mike Davis -- so having Davis, who made 114 tackles last year, aboard would help the Broncos' chances of stopping the Bears. The Broncos allowed 24 points to the Raiders in the season opener, and RB Josh Jacobs was impressive with 113 scrimmage yards and two scores. They'll have to focus on containing the Bears' backfield, but they'll also have to keep an eye out for wideouts Allen Robinson and Taylor…read more

LB Von Miller continues to deal with a knee issue ahead of Monday's game versus the Raiders.

Analysis: Miller dealt with this issue through August, and it's unlikely he's actually kept out of a game considering he's suited up in 80 straight regular-season contests. With Miller on board and Chubb on the other side, the team is returning 26.5 sacks from last season between the two. The Raiders have one of the worst offensive lines in the league and no true ability to stop the duo, which could force QB Derek Carr to either take a sack or make a poor throw. He chose the latter often last season,…read more

Todd Davis is expected to miss Thursday's preseason opener against the Falcons with a calf strain.

Analysis: Davis could miss additional preseason action but is expected to be ready to go in time for Week 1. New head coach Vic Fangio takes over after employing a dominant defense in Chicago and will have his first test versus QB Matt Ryan, though top target Julio Jones (foot) is still rehabbing his injury. The Falcons ranked sixth in total offense (389.1 YPG) and 10th in scoring offense (25.9 PPG) last season. Edge rushers Von Miller and Bradley Chubb will look to wreak havoc against a Falcons…read more

The Broncos enter the season finale against the Chargers ranked 23rd in total defense (371.1 YPG).

Analysis: Denver is coming off a massively disappointing loss to the Raiders last week in which they allowed 27 points, registered only one sack and failed to force a turnover against one of the weaker offenses in the league. A much more difficult opponent awaits in Week 17 as the Chargers come in to town fresh off their own disappointing performance. Los Angeles still ranks fifth in scoring (27.0 PPG) and 10th in total offense (379.1 YPG), and also takes care of the ball well with only 15 giveaways. The…read more

The Broncos enter their Week 16 matchup with the Raiders ranked 26th in the league in total defense (378.1 YPG).

Analysis: Denver ranks much better in terms of scoring defense (10th at 21.4 PPG) and has shown solid playmaking ability, ranking sixth in takeaways (24) and sixth in sacks (42). Meanwhile, the Oakland offense ranks 29th in scoring (18.9 PPG) and 30th in sacks allowed (48) and is largely devoid of playmakers beyond TE Jared Cook. The Broncos are allowing only 16 PPG over their last four games and that total should be attainable against the Raiders in what is as good a matchup as you'll find for Week 16.

The Broncos allowed 389 total yards of offense during last week's disappointing 20-14 loss to the 49ers. They'll face the Browns in Week 15.

Analysis: The loss may have derailed Denver's hopes of securing a wild-card berth. The performance was especially gutting in that the damage came from relative unknowns, as 2017 undrafted free agent Nick Mullens torched Denver for 332 yards through the air while undrafted rookie Jeff Wilson supplied 90 yards on the ground. It's easy to overreact, but Cleveland will likely use the same formula that San Francisco used to exploit Denver's defensive holes. Budding stars Baker Mayfield and Nick Chubb will…read more

The Broncos are allowing just 16.3 PPG over their current three-game win streak.

Analysis: Denver has positioned itself for a playoff push following a strong November. It's fair to say the offense has found its rhythm, but there's no discrediting the defensive surge happening in the Mile High City. In last week's win over the Bengals, the Broncos held the Cincinnati to just 313 total yards of offense and forced three forced turnovers in the process. Seventh in the NFL in takeaways with 21, expect Denver to force errant decision-making against Nick Mullens and the 49ers come Sunday.…read more

The Broncos boast the league's 13th-ranked scoring defense (22.9 PPG) entering Week 13's tilt with Cincinnati.

Analysis: Aside from a putrid October stretch, Denver has been a surprisingly strong team throughout 2018. While the concept of moral victories is a bit ironic in a sport predicated on wins and losses, the Broncos' defense has nearly engineered two wins over Patrick Mahomes' Chiefs this season. Likewise, wins over the Chargers, Steelers and Seahawks all indicate that Denver can play with anybody in large part due to its defensive playmakers. The ever-impactful Von Miller has found his Robin with the…read more

Broncos CB Bradley Roby (concussion) and LB Brandon Marshall (knee) are nursing injuries heading into Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Analysis: Roby and Marshall both started the week not practicing, and their potential absence against Pittsburgh's high-octane offense would not be ideal. The Broncos allowed 479 yards of offense to the Chargers last week, but forced a pair of turnovers and had three sacks to help hold them to 22 points to earn the win. Denver ranks middle of the pack in points (23.5) and yardage (375.5) allowed as well as takeaways (14), but are seventh with 31 sacks. Overall the Broncos defense has fared relatively…read more