In their first five games, the Broncos’ defense missed two tackles on the same play only three times and never missed three tackles on a play.
That changed on Kansas City’s first drive Sunday.
Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire took the handoff and ran left. Safety Kareem Jackson missed a tackle at the 9-yard line and inside linebacker Alexander Johnson and cornerback Michael Ojemudia missed tackles at the 5. Edwards-Helaire scored the touchdown, giving the Chiefs a lead they wouldn’t give up in a 43-16 win.
The Broncos’ seven missed tackles Sunday were tied for the most this season with Week 2 at Pittsburgh.