After finishing the 2023 regular season as the 27th-ranked defense in points allowed, the unit catapulted to No. 3. There’s no question the Broncos had one of the best defenses in the NFL. Denver led the league in sacks and EPA (expected points added).
How good the Broncos defense was is one of the main reasons they finished the regular season with a winning record and qualified for the playoffs for the first time since winning Super Bowl 50.
Now, Denver’s defense could be even better this year.
An analyst for the NFL website projects the Broncos to have the best defense in the league this season.