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Denver's 30-26 win over the Rams was a stronger result than the small PFM score change suggests. The Broncos found enough offense to beat a top-tier opponent while keeping their defense as the foundation. PFM held Denver at No. 9 because the overall profile remains strong, even if the offense still needs more week-to-week explosiveness.
Denver eased lower despite a 30-26 win over Los Angeles. The result helped Recent Performance, but weaker offensive and defensive efficiency kept the Broncos from gaining ground overall.
Denver is still defense first, with Sean Payton trying to add enough vertical stress around Bo Nix to keep opponents from crowding the short game. Beating the Rams 30-26 showed the Broncos can create offense without waiting for the defense to hand them short fields.
Denver's opener exposed a broader problem than a lack of chunk plays. Kansas City won the run-game battle, forced an early Nix interception and kept the Broncos from controlling either side. The pressure point is getting back to manageable downs so the defense and quick passing game can support each other.
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Denver sits near the middle of the league at No. 15 in remaining road strength, with opponents averaging 80.2. San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Chargers and Seattle Seahawks create the toughest stretch, but 4 games against current top-10 teams keep the schedule from belonging at either extreme.
Toughest remaining opponent: 
Kansas City Chiefs at 90.6 PFM.
Shared profile: Coaching Direction and Offense.
Denver supports the quarterback with timing throws and quick-game answers, while Los Angeles Chargers get there with the run game and play action. That means Denver can get the ball out before pressure changes the down, while Los Angeles Chargers can pull linebackers toward the run before throwing behind them. The quarterback gap favors Los Angeles Chargers, with the run game and play action providing the steadier structure on difficult downs.
Denver Broncos sits 2nd in the division, 7.3 PFM points from Kansas City.
See the current Denver Broncos depth chart across offense, defense and special teams.
Denver owns 3 Super Bowl titles from 8 trips, with the latest coming in Super Bowl L in 2016.
