Baron Browning

Why Sean Payton's comments on rookie QBs at the NFL meetings in March could be informative for his plans with Nix.

The Broncos have waited patiently for a chance to rush the passer like they did Sunday, when they piled up six sacks in a dominant 24-7 win.

Broncos won rushing, time-of-possession and turnover battles Sunday, beating the physical Browns at their own game.

The Broncos lead the NFL in takeaways since Week 4, and foundational defensive changes make Denver believe the turnover flurry can continue.

The Broncos believe they can make a charge during the season's second half, but path to a winning record could be too difficult.

The 23.3 percent pressure rate Browning has produced the past two games is the second-best mark in the NFL during the span.

Sixteen straight losses to Kansas City have loomed in recent years, but a win Sunday gives Denver confidence in a rocky season.

Jackson was ejected for the second time this season for a hit on Packers tight end Luke Musgrave on Sunday.

The 2 1/2 sacks by Bonitto on Sunday matched his career total to that point and came amid a larger role in Denver's pass-rush rotation.

Abysmal run defense and self-inflicted wounds on offense are major factors in Denver's 1-3 start to the season and must be fixed.

Despite bringing extra rushers frequently, the Broncos produced the league's lowest Week 1 pressure rate through Sunday's games.

The Broncos should have a stronger starting offensive line in 2023, but depth spots behind the top five are more uncertain.

New assistant Jamar Cain will help "pressure players" from all position groups hone their pass-rushing techniques.

As the Broncos balance thin draft capital with limited future salary-cap space, productive players still on rookie deals will be paramount.

After starting 2-4, the Broncos could look to rebuild some of the draft capital they lost in the Russell Wilson trade.

Baron Browning has consistently turned in 'wow' days while Malik Reed continues strong showing with the first-team defense.

Browning played only four defensive snaps through Denver's first seven games. Now, he's become the Broncos' most reliable linebacker.

The Broncos have decisions to make this offseason at inside linebacker. Browning has nine games to cement himself a role.