Denver Post · Jan 15
Broncos’ rush defense faces stiffest challenge yet: ‘We’d better stop the (freaking) run’
Justin Strnad (40), Malcolm Roach (97) and Jonathon Cooper (0) of the Denver Broncos stop Jaret Patterson (32) of the Los Angeles Chargers during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, January 4, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)Jamar Cain knows the number, though he’d prefer not to.
A year ago, Denver entered the playoffs having not allowed more than 147 rushing yards to any team in the regular season. They were riding high off a franchise-record 63 sacks.
Then the wild-card round began.
Buffalo ran the ball at will against the Broncos.
Ran it to the tune of 210 yards in a 31-7 victory.
