Broncos Poised to Shatter Records: What This Season Could Mean for the Franchise’s Future

So here we are, midway through the NFL season, and the Denver Broncos—those orange warriors once hailed as preseason kings—aren’t exactly cruising the spotlight in the way many expected. Remember the buzz? Sean Payton practically bursting with confidence, Bo Nix stepping up like a new sheriff in town, and a roster that seemed wired for a Super Bowl charge. But hold on—a plot twist unfolds. While the offense stumbled a bit out of the gate, the defense has roared louder than anyone could’ve forecasted. I mean, 30 sacks in just six games? That pace could shatter the single-season NFL record, a mark set by the legendary ’84 Chicago Bears. Could this be the “Orange Rush” that reshapes Broncos’ history? With Nik Bonitto emerging as a true force and Vance Joseph orchestrating that relentless defensive symphony, Sunday’s matchup against a rookie New York Giants QB looks to be a tantalizing showdown. So here’s my question: When your defense is this fearsome, does offense even stand a chance? Buckle up—this story’s just getting interesting.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 05: Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos talks to teammates in a huddle during the NFL 2025 game between Denver Broncos and Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on October 05, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. — (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

The Denver Broncos entered the season with high hopes and expectations.

They were, by far, the best team in the preseason.

And with the moves they had made, their success last season, and Bo Nix’s growth, they looked poised for a dominant run.

In fact, head coach Sean Payton gushed about them, stating that this was one of the few times in his career that he was fully convinced that the team could make a Super Bowl run.

Fast forward to today, and that hasn’t necessarily been the case.

Nevertheless, their defense has been as good as advertised, if not more.

According to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, they’re on pace to do something quite special this season:

“The descendants of Denver’s Orange Crush have turned into the Orange Rush: After six games, the Broncos have an NFL-leading 30 sacks, putting them on pace for 85 this season, which would set the league’s all-time single-season record that the 1984 Chicago Bears currently hold with 72 sacks,” Schefter posted on X.

The descendants of Denver’s Orange Crush have turned into the Orange Rush: After six games, the Broncos have an NFL-leading 30 sacks, putting them on pace for 85 this season, which would set the league’s all-time single-season record that the 1984 Chicago Bears currently hold… pic.twitter.com/aO2H5nhiII

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 19, 2025

Sean Payton’s teams have always been stout on defense, and with Vance Joseph leading the way at defensive coordinator, this shouldn’t be much of a surprise.

Star LB Nik Bonitto has emerged as a true game-changer, and their aggressive defense has kept its opposition on its toes week in and week out.

Notably, they might be licking their chops ahead of Sunday’s clash with the New York Giants.

They will host a rookie quarterback in Jaxson Dart, and they will look to put a lot of pressure on him on every dropback.

The Giants’ offensive line hasn’t been as bad as in previous years, but it’s far from good.

Will the Broncos wind up making NFL history this season? We shall see, but you have to like their chances on Sunday.

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