Broncos pass rush has returned with a fury through eight games

While the sack numbers are a bit off pace to the previous two seasons, the pressure rate is actually higher. The Denver Broncos defense is forcing quarterbacks to get rid of the ball quick or face the consequences. 144 quarterback pressures . 12 more than second place. 74 combined sacks and QB hits . 15 more than second place. 51 quarterback hits . 11 more than second place. PFF’s top ranked pass rush grade . Best pass rush win rate. The reason the sacks are off pace is due to the competition this defense has faced.