Unlocking the Mystery: What Happens When Everything You Know Is Suddenly Challenged?

Ever wonder if a defense could blitz so hard it rewrites the record books? Well, the Denver Broncos are answering that question with a thunderous “heck yes!” This 2025 squad has turned relentless quarterback pressure into an art form, piling up sacks like there’s no tomorrow. Through ten electrifying games, they’ve launched a pass-rushing campaign so ferocious it hasn’t been seen since the dawn of the 90s. Picture this: six sacks in a single Thursday night clash alone, with half of them against Geno Smith before halftime. It’s not just a stat line — it’s a seismic shift in NFL history. And honestly, watching this Broncos defense dismantle offenses feels like witnessing a storm of pure gridiron chaos that might just shatter the single-season sack record. Hold onto your helmets — this ain’t your average football season.

DENVER, COLORADO - NOVEMBER 06: The Denver Broncos stand on the field prior to the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field At Mile High on November 06, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. — (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images)

The Denver Broncos have built their 2025 season on relentless quarterback pressure.

Through nine weeks, they led the NFL with 40 sacks before adding six more in their Thursday Night Football win over the Las Vegas Raiders.

Five of those sacks came in the first half alone against quarterback Geno Smith.

That performance pushed Denver into rare territory.

The Broncos now hold an NFL record for the most dominant pass-rushing stretch through the first ten games in over three decades.

“The Broncos’ 45 sacks on the season are the most by any team in the NFL through the first 10 games of a season since 1990,” Stevens posted on X.

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The Broncos' 45 sacks on the season are the most by any team in the NFL through the first 10 games of a season since 1990. pic.twitter.com/5aoDpIRenA

— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) November 7, 2025

Denver is averaging 4.6 sacks per game this season. That pace projects to 78 total sacks by the end of the year, which would surpass the single-season record of 72 set by the 1984 Chicago Bears.

The Broncos benefit from a 17-game schedule compared to Chicago’s 16-game slate, but their current production through ten weeks remains historically impressive.

Seven different players recorded sacks in the victory over Las Vegas. Outside linebackers Nik Bonitto and Jonathon Cooper each finished with 1.5 sacks.

Defensive linemen Zach Allen and Malcolm Roach contributed one apiece. John Franklin-Myers and Eyioma Uwazurike were each credited with shared sacks.

Bonitto had been held without a sack over the previous three games but now leads the team with 9.5 on the season.

Denver entered Week 10 with 40 sacks and raised that total to 46 after Thursday’s performance.

The Broncos now hold an 18-sack lead over the second-ranked Detroit Lions in the league standings.

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