Broncos Defense Has Lofty Goal for 2026 NFL Season
Summary
The Denver Broncos had 68 sacks in the 2025 NFL season, just four shy of the all-time record of 72. The team aims to break this record in the 2026 season, with key players and their coach confident they will achieve it.Key Facts
- The Broncos recorded 68 sacks in 2025, close to the record of 72 set in 1984 by the Chicago Bears.
- Defensive end Zach Allen said the Broncos expect to break the sack record in 2026.
- Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph helps create opportunities for one-on-one matchups to get sacks.
- Top sack players in 2025 included Nik Bonitto (14 sacks), Jonathon Cooper (8 sacks), John Franklin-Myers (7.5 sacks), and Zach Allen (7 sacks).
- The Broncos ranked second in total yards allowed per game (278.2) in 2025.
- They also ranked third in points allowed per game (18.3).
- The Broncos will start their 2026 season with a game against the Kansas City Chiefs on September 14.
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