As the Broncos look to bounce back from a disappointing loss, their preparation for the Chargers and 10 games thereafter includes an emphasis on creating takeaways. Last season, the Broncos tied for seventh in the NFL with 27 total takeaways — 14 interceptions and 13 fumbles. Of their 333 total points, 117 of them were scored off takeaways.
Through five games this season, the Broncos have only four interceptions and zero forced fumbles.
“We actually had a turnover circuit in practice,” defensive coordinator Joe Woods said. “I made a cut-up tape of guys creating takeaways, just different teams throughout the NFL.