A lot of people are questioning the Denver Broncos quarterback situation, but it’s imperative that we remember one very important fact: This defense is really, really, really good.
Through the first half they produced six sacks and one interception, while the Bears offense totaled just 78 total yards and four first downs.
The defense couldn’t be doing much better in the first half. Haven’t lost a beat from last year as of now #Broncos
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) August 12, 2016
And it didn’t stop there. With the Bears attempting to close the gap late in the second quarter, Bennie Fowler split through the Bears’ line and blocked a punt, which immediately led to a Denver touchdown.
https://twitter.com/AllbrightNFL/status/763907142541713409
Fowler schooled DeAndre Houston-Carson, a rookie from William & Mary … broke inside and DHC didn't have a chance.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) August 12, 2016
It's not Bennie Fowler. It's Bennie Fowler III
— Vic Lombardi (@VicLombardi) August 12, 2016
Fowler with the blocked punt, Anderson with the recovery & TD #BRONCOS. they are firing on all cylinders tonight
— Mic DePinto (@c_rasta5) August 12, 2016
And after halftime, it didn’t get much better for the Bears, as the Broncos’ Dekoda Watson sacked David Fales in the end zone for a safety.
The offense, defense and special teams have all scored for the Broncos tonight. #Allthreephases
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) August 12, 2016
Defense with pressure after pressure. Safety Broncos #Broncos
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) August 12, 2016
https://twitter.com/RonnieKRadio/status/763916514038652928
Bill Kollar, Broncos defensive line coach, must be thrilled with this game. Dline has been unbelievably dominant #Broncos
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) August 12, 2016
Aaaannnnnd now the Broncos get a safety. Who got the BINGO?
— Kevin Patra (@kpatra) August 12, 2016
https://twitter.com/JoshPennock/status/763916665343979520
We have a safety. #Broncos dismantling of the Bears continues
— Arran Andersen (@arranandersen) August 12, 2016
#broncos now have a defensive touchdown, a slue of sacks, an interception & a safety in this game thanks to Watson #orangecrush
— Mic DePinto (@c_rasta5) August 12, 2016
Broncos doing it like last year- scoring through special teams, defense and kicking. This time it looks great #Broncos
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) August 12, 2016
Throughout the second half, the Broncos, no matter what unit was in, continued to dominate the Chicago Bears. And after four quarters, John Fox’s squad left Soldier Field with zero points on the board and a strong understanding of how the Denver Broncos just won the Super Bowl.
From top to bottom, Denver dominated the game, but it was the defense that really stood out.
