OAKLAND, Calif. — Broncos safety Justin Simmons entered Monday night’s game against the Raiders having played all 956 defensive snaps this year
Only Philadelphia safety Malcom Jenkins, Jacksonville linebacker Myles Jack and Miami linebacker Kiki Alonso had played 100 percent of their team’s defensive snaps entering Week 16.
Simmons has set career highs in tackles (91, second on the team) and interceptions (three, tied for the team lead with cornerback Chris Harris).
In his third year, Simmons was expected to take a big leap — defensive backs coach Marcus Robertson said in the spring that double-digit takeaways was realistic.