Although some parts of the Broncos' season have been frustrating, much more has gone right than wrong. They're 7-1. In 24 of the last 40 years, that would have been good enough to have the league's best record after eight games.
In a stellar season to date, what have been the best moments in each phase? Let's take a look back at them and how they developed.
ON THE GROUND:
The best glimpse of what this running game can be remains Ronnie Hillman's 72-yard gallop against the Vikings in Week 4, a play that was the longest rush for a Bronco since Javon Walker's 72-yard end-around sprint for a touchdown in Pittsburgh nine years ago.