The later into the season a team goes, the more pivotal for contenders is their health. Across the league, this is becoming incredibly apparent for a handful of contenders. Looking at the Indianapolis Colts, the injury bug ravaged their roster for a few weeks, and they are now firmly on the outside, looking in on the playoff picture. Pretty much the opposite has been the case for the Broncos, who have been one of football’s healthiest teams all year.
One of the defining characteristics of the Denver Broncos to date this season has been their health.