The Broncos’ defense has been pretty spectacular this season even as the team W-L record doesn’t show it.
But it will have a big test this weekend against a surging Falcons offense that has had no problem scoring points this season. Between Julio Jones and Todd Gurley III, there’s a lot of damage to be done to an opposing defense - especially one missing its entire starting defensive line and a starting cornerback.
With Shelby Harris on the COVID-19 reserve/injured list and possibly out for Sunday, and A.J. Bouyé in concussion protocol, some backups at key defensive positions are going to be called upon.