Broncos Reach 46 Sacks Through 10 Games, Putting Single-Season Record Within Reach
The current 4.6-per-game pace projects to about 78 sacks, exceeding the 1984 Bears’ 72 if maintained.
Overview
- Denver sacked Raiders quarterback Geno Smith six times on Thursday night, with five coming before halftime.
- The total makes the Broncos the first NFL team since 1989 to reach at least 45 sacks in their first 10 games.
- At 4.6 sacks per game, Denver is tracking for roughly 78, which would surpass the all-time mark of 72 set by the 1984 Bears.
- The Broncos widened their league lead to 18 sacks over the Lions after Week 10.
- Denver produced 22 pressures, 11 quarterback hits and an interception in the 10-7 win to move to 8-2.