Broncos defense pursues repeat as NFL sack leader
ESPN NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
The Broncos enter the current NFL season after leading the league with 68 sacks last year. The defensive unit has now established new single-season franchise sack records in two consecutive campaigns. Analysts are examining whether the pass rush can maintain this defensive production for a third straight year. As of September 12, 2026, the team faces pressure to prove that the recent sack totals were not an outlier. The organization remains focused on sustaining the intensity of its frontline to continue influencing game outcomes. Attention stays centered on the ability of the defense to pressure opposing quarterbacks as the schedule progresses.
- •The Broncos recorded 68 sacks during the last NFL season.
- •The defense has set franchise sack records in two consecutive years.
- •The current focus is on maintaining high sack totals into the 2026 season.
- 12:53 PMESPN NFL — Can the Broncos' defense top the NFL in sacks again? What to expect
"All eyes are on the Broncos' pass rush, which set single-season franchise sack records in back-to-back years -- including a league-leading 68 last season.
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