AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post)
The Broncos’ defense has helped the team to a 6-0 record entering a bye week. It has amassed 26 sacks while allowing only 281.3 yards per game and a 31.6 percent opponent conversion rate on third downs. It has scored four defensive touchdowns and recorded a league-most 17 takeaways. And it has done it all through injuries and suspensions.
But although the Broncos’ record is perfect, their offense is not. They’ve scored only nine offensive touchdowns, and have outscored opponents by an average of only 6.2 points per game. By comparison, the Broncos were 5-1 after the first six games last season, but had recorded 23 offensive touchdowns and an 11.