Forget all the buzzy talk about how past his prime Peyton Manning is. When it comes to the Broncos, whom the Raiders host Sunday, all the attention should be on Denver’s defense.
“It’s unbelievable,” Oakland defensive end Justin Tuck said.
The Broncos (4-0) have the top defense in the league, allowing 275.5 yards a game. Outside linebackers DeMarcus Ware and Von Miller have 25 and 24 quarterback pressures (sacks, hits and hurries combined), respectively. They lead the league, according to Pro Football Focus.
“There are guys you scheme for so that they don’t wreck the whole game for you, and the Broncos have two in Ware and Miller,” tight end Lee Smith said.