Vance Joseph’s Defense Shines Early: Can the Broncos Sustain Their Success?

If the Denver Broncos end up with a winning record this season, a major factor will be the impressive job Vance Joseph is doing with the defense.

Although it’s still early in the season, after just three games, the Broncos defense ranks among the best in the league in several key areas:

– 3rd in total yards allowed per game
– 2nd in passing yards allowed per game
– 6th in points allowed per game
– 8th in 3rd down defense

Heading into the season, there were concerns about the secondary, pass rush, and run defense. While the run defense remains a concern, the pass rush and secondary have exceeded expectations, helping the team limit offensive production and get off the field in critical moments. That’s essential for success in the NFL.

One of the standout features of this defense has been its creative blitz schemes. It’s not just about who applies pressure—whether it’s corners, safeties, or linebackers—but also when they do it. Joseph has been unpredictable, like a poker player mixing in bluffs. When the defense lines up showing heavy pressure, with seven players at the line of scrimmage, they might drop back into coverage just as often as they bring the blitz.

Through three weeks, Joseph’s work has been impressive. The question now is whether the Broncos can maintain this level of performance over the remaining 14 games.

**Broncos News: Is the Pass Rush Here to Stay?**

With 11 sacks so far, the Broncos are off to their best pass-rushing start in eight years. The challenge will be keeping that momentum going.