(Denver) For the first time in seven seasons, the Broncos will enter December with a winning record, which seemed almost impossible when they were 1-5.
In their first month with Sean Payton at the helm, the Broncos (6-5) lost at home to the Raiders, Commanders and Jets.
The combined record of these three teams against other rivals is 10-22.
In Week 3, they were blown out 70-20 at Miami, allowing 10 touchdowns.
However, for six games, the total of touchdowns allowed by Denver is nine.
The club offered its best overall effort on Sunday, securing its fifth straight win with a 29-12 victory over the Cleveland Browns.
The Broncos neutralized Myles Garrett and company and contained an excellent ground attack. They also recovered three fumbles and scored three touchdowns once inside the 20, they who have not often been so opportunistic.
“I was pleased with our performance in many aspects,” Payton said. We beat a good team. »
The Broncos only allowed two field goals and a short touchdown pass.
D. J. Jones grabbed one of the loose balls and his team were able to start the last quarter at the opposing 20 line. The result was an eight-yard touchdown connection between Russell Wilson and Adam Trautman, making it 24-12.
“We’ve been resilient for quite a while,” Wilson said. And we faced very tough, high-level clubs. The key is to stay hungry, because we still have a lot of work to do. »
For four games, the Broncos’ turnover differential is plus 12. This is their best streak of its kind since 2000.
The Broncos’ next game will take place next Sunday in Houston.
