ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The to-do list for the Denver Broncos' defense is rather long.
The quarterback it will face this Sunday has thrown for the most yards (1,727) in the NFL after five weeks and the third-most touchdowns (12) and is behind only Drew Brees in passer rating. The running back it will face is second in the league in rushing and leads all non-quarterbacks in scoring with nine touchdowns in five games. And it will face two wide receivers who are among the league’s top 10 in both receiving yards and touchdowns.
Oh, and that offense currently leads the NFL in yards gained and is third in scoring.