No Von Miller? No Shelby Harris? No problem.
The Broncos’ orange rush tied its season-high with six sacks on Sunday, en route to a 20-13 win over the Dolphins at Empower Field at Mile High.
It’s the fifth time in three seasons in which Denver’s pass-rushers have reached that mark. And there’s one common result: The Broncos won.
Yes, the Broncos are on a five-game winning streak — and have won 10 of their past 11 — when they sack the opposing quarterback at least six times. The last loss was on Nov. 27, 2016, when they were defeated by the visiting Chiefs, 30-27, in overtime.
Here’s a look at the Broncos’ previous 11 games with at least six sacks:
- Nov. 22, 2020: Win vs. Miami Dolphins, 20-13.
Sacks (6): DeShawn Williams (2), Malik Reed (1.5), Bradley Chubb (1), Dre’Mont Jones (1), DeMarcus Walker (0.5). - Oct. 1, 2020: Win at New York Jets, 37-28.
Sacks (6): Chubb (2.5), Josey Jewell (2), Alexander Johnson (1), Shelby Harris (0.5). - Oct. 13, 2019: Win vs. Tennessee Titans, 16-0.
Sacks (7): Walker (2), Derek Wolfe (2), Johnson (1.5), Harris (1), Von Miller (0.5). - Oct. 18, 2018: Win at Arizona Cardinals, 45-10
Sacks (6): Chubb (2), Miller (2), Shaquil Barrett (1), Zach Kerr (1). - Sept. 9, 2018: Win vs. Seattle Seahawks, 27-24.
Sacks (6): Miller (3), Barrett (1), Chris Harris Jr. (1), Chubb (0.5), Darian Stewart (0.5). - Nov. 27, 2016: Loss vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 30-27, OT.
Sacks (6): Miller (3), Shane Ray (1), DeMarcus Ware (1), Wolfe (1). - Oct. 4, 2015: Win vs. Minnesota Vikings, 23-20.
Sacks (6): T.J. Ward (2), Corey Nelson (1), Miller (1), Ray (1), Ware (1). - Nov. 30, 2014: Win at Kansas City Chiefs, 29-16.
Sacks (6): Miller (2), Quinton Carter (1), Brandon Marshall (1), Ward (1), Ware (1). - Oct. 19, 2014: Win vs. San Francisco 49ers, 42-17.
Sacks (6): Ware (3), Miller (2), Malik Jackson (1). - Dec. 23, 2012: Win vs. Cleveland Browns, 34-12.
Sacks (6): Elvis Dumervil (2), Miller (1.5), Wesley Woodyard (1.5), Wolfe (1). - Nov. 11, 2012: Win at Carolina Panthers, 36-14.
Sacks (7): Kevin Vickerson (2), Mike Adams (1), Robert Ayers (1), Dumervil (1), Chris Harris Jr. (1), Miller (1).