After an incredible 19-tackle game, Denver Broncos inside linebacker Alex Singleton has been awarded AFC Defensive Player of the Week. He also added a sack, two quarterback hits, and a tackle for a loss. He is the second Broncos’ defender to earn that honor this year joining Talanoa Hufanga who got one earlier this year.
That Week 1 debacle in Kansas City is but a distant memory as the whole defense has been returning to its normal dominant form with Singleton leading the NFL in double-digit tackle games this season. Hopefully we see all of that continue in the rematch with the Chiefs on Sunday.
Statistical review of the Broncos struggles on third downs
The Denver Broncos are currently second to last in third down conversion rate at 31.1 percent. Only Washington is worse at 30.9 percent. The Broncos have converted on 28 of 90 3rd downs (not counting conversions by penalty on third down).
According to NFL Network’s lead league insider Ian Rapoport, Denver Broncos star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle suffered an aggravation of his previous chest injury during Sunday’s victory over the Cardinals. Rapoport adds that Waddle’s availability this week will be based on how practice goes.
Broncos vs Chiefs preview: Denver attempts a redo
The first game of the 2026 season for your Denver Broncos did not go according to plan. Not that anyone in Broncos Country needs a reminder. Denver was flogged 31-10 by the Kansas City Chiefs. And the Broncos defense still hasn’t tackled Kenneth Walker.
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