Stud(s) No. 1 – Von Miller and the Defense
The Broncos surrendered their highest point total of the season on Sunday, allowing 29 points to the Chiefs. That’s one way to look at things. But its a very short-sided look.
Speaking of short-sided, that’s how the defense had to play all day, as Kansas City had an average starting field position of their own 47.5 yard line. To their credit, the Denver defense mostly kept Kansas City out of the end zone and battled a huge time of possession differential that was nearly 2.5:1 in the first half.
Via Twitter, Andrew Mason, senior digital reporter for the team, uncovered a gem of a stat and made this observation that just about summarizes the D’s performance:
“The Broncos came into Sunday allowing 27.5 net yards/possession. They gave up 19.9 vs. KC. You’re supposed to win when you do that.”
Von Miller led the pass rush stat line, logging a sack, a tackle for a loss and three quarterback hits, while Brandon Marshall, Danny Trevathan, Darian Stewart and Vance Walker combined for 26 tackles.
