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Takeaways could be key to Broncos playoff return in 2020

In examining the 2019 Broncos and another season without a playoff berth, one key statistic sticks out to me that separates the playoff teams from the rest: Takeaways.

The Broncos were in a three-way tie for 25th in takeaways last season with just 17. They were among 15 other teams ranked in the bottom half of the takeaway standings none of which made the playoffs. They had the fifth-fewest interceptions with 10 and seventh-fewest fumble recoveries with seven.

The fact that takeaways place every team ranked 16th or worse outside the playoffs last season would suggest that the Broncos must improve.